22 day Cape Town to Johannesburg (Inclusive/Comfort)

Day 1: West Coast, South Africa

This tour starts at 06.30am from AHA’s Harbour Bridge Hotel located at the Cape Town Harbour Waterfront and its recommended that you book a pre night within Cape Town at the hotel, or in the area to ensure that you are in time for the start of your tour.

Departing from the ‘Mother City’ we take one final view of the majestic Table Mountain from across the bay, we then journey northward through the ‘Swartland’ and along the West Coast making our way into Namaqualand. In the beginning of Spring, this normally desolate area comes to life with the blossoming of countless desert-adapted flower species.

Enjoy the contrast of scenery on our journey today. From vast open spaces to dramatic rock formations in the Cederberg. Our journey is long (570kms) to our accommodation in Springbok.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Springbok Inn
Included Highlights: Scenic Drive along West Coast
Distance: 570 km

Days 2 – 3: Orange River, Namibia

We make our way across the border and into Namibia today, then journey a brief distance to our base camp situated on the Orange Riverbank where we prepare for our canoe expedition. The Orange River forms an incredible sight – a green ribbon snaking its way through the desert and enormous mountains of the Richtersveld National Park. We spend two nights in comfortable accommodation and on the second day we enjoy a long canoe trip down the river. As the day winds to an end we will return to our accommodation to take in the natural beauty that surrounds us.

Meals: Breakfast X2, Lunch X2, Dinner X2
Accommodation: Felix Unite Lodge
Included Highlights: Orange River Canoe Experience
Distance: Day 4 – 247 km

Day 5: Fish River Canyon, Namibia

We make our way directly to the magnificent Fish River Canyon, the second biggest of its kind in the world. Following a visit to the numerous viewpoints and exploring the rim of the Canyon, we carry on into the true Namib for a picnic lunch en route to our Greenfire Desert Lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Greenfire Desert Lodge
Included Highlights: Scenic drive through the desert region, Private desert game reserve
Distance: 580 km

Day 6: Namib Desert, Namibia

Our lodge is located on our private Nature Reserve situated within the Namibrand Nature Reserve and is home to a variety of desert-adapted animals and plant life. The lodge is incredibly constructed against a rocky outcrop between the giant mountains and red dune-fields. During our time spent here, we will embark on guided treks and drives, including a night drive that takes place through the Reserve, granting us permission to view animals up close.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Greenfire Desert Lodge
Included Highlights: Morning Desert Walk, Afternoon Desert Drive / Night Drive
Distance: 20 km (Desert Drive)

Day 7: Sossusvlei, Namibia

We have a leisurely start today, journeying straight to the Sossusvlei dune-fields. The final part of our travels to the dunes will be through heavy sand, for which we make use of an open 4X4 vehicle with an opportunity ti explore Sossusvlei and Deadvlei on foot. Once we have made our way to the dune summits for magnificent views, we head back to our vehicle and carry on to the unusual trading post of Solitaire.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Agama River Lodge
Included Highlights: Dune climbing, Sossusvlei, Deadvlei, 4×4 transfer into Sossusvlei
Distance: 180 km

Day 8: Dunes – Swakopmund, Namibia

We have a brief distance to travel, crossing the Kuiseb Canyon and the Naukluft Park toward the seaside town of Swakopmund where we spend two evenings at the Amanpuri Lodge. We have a full day of exploring this town that is rich in history, culture and activities.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Amanpuri Lodge
Included Highlights: Scenic desert drive
Distance: 300 km

Day 9: Swakopmund, Namibia

Our lodging provides the perfect location for some exploration of Swakopmund. Here you will come across many beaches, markets, curio stores and a massive range of adventure activities, including quad biking, sky diving, horse riding, dune boarding and many more! Make an effort to try out the nightlife in Swakopmund, as well as delicious dinners out at the local restaurants (own expense).

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Amanpuri Lodge
Optional Activities: Sky diving, Quad biking, Desert tours, Dune boarding

Day 10: Brandberg, Namibia

We travel north up the Skeleton Coast today, to the seal colony of Cape Cross before making our way back inland. We journey through the desert to pay a visit to the rock paintings of the Bushmen at Brandberg, after which we spend the evening at the base of the mountain. We try our best to spot the elusive desert elephant.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Brandberg (White Lady Lodge)
Included Highlights: Cape Cross Seal Colony, Brandberg White Lady Bushman Painting Walk
Distance: 325 km

Days 11 – 12: Etosha National Park, Namibia

Today we make our way into the beautiful Etosha National Park for a magnificent wildlife game-viewing experience throughout the afternoon. We head back to our accommodation and then enjoy an evening of game viewing at a floodlit waterhole. The next day we then continue through the Reserve, game driving to the other side of the Park where we will stay in relative comfort.

Meals: Breakfast X2, Lunch X2, Dinner X2
Accommodation: Etosha (Okaukuejo and Namutoni) Lodge
Included Highlights: Full day game drive
Optional Activities: Night game drive
Distance: Day 12 – 335 km; Day 13 – 130 km

Day 12: Caprivi, Namibia

Departing from the severe desert environment, we make our way north to the lush region of Caprivi. This evening will be spent on the magnificent Okavango Riverbanks at Ngepi which offers a refreshing night’s rest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ngepi Lodge
Included Highlights: Short morning game drive while we exit the park, Scenic drive through Namibia
Distance: 640 km

Days 13 – 14: Okavango Delta, Botswana

Today we cross the boarder into Botswana to make our way to the Okavango Delta. The Delta is created as water from the highlands of Angola that gush out over the flat Kalahari Desert sands, forming a lush green paradise for bird and wildlife.

We enjoy our time here exploring the area where local guides educate us about the animals and plants that call the Delta home. We will also have time to learn about the locals way of life in this wilderness.

Meals: Breakfast X2, Lunch X2, Dinner X2
Accommodation: Twin bedded tented units
Included Highlights: Motswana guided game walks
Optional Activities: Scenic Helicopter Flight over Delta
Distance: 100 km

Day 15: Maun, Botswana

Today we journey to Maun towards our accommodation for the night. You will have time to relax after the day of travelling. Maun tented lodge sits alongside the seasonal Boteti River. The lodge offers a swimming pool for you to relax next to and a cosy bar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Maun Lodge – tented units with twin beds
Included Highlights: Private Tented Lodge on the banks of the Boteti River
Distance: 354 km

Day 16: Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

This morning we enjoy lazing by the swimming pool and enjoying a midday brunch. We suggest joining the local village walk where you learn more about the daily life of the locals. Afterward, we set off east to the enormous Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. The area may look stark, but there is plenty of birdlife and other animals that have made the desert their home. Without leaving a trace we travel to a remote area and enjoy the serenity of the area. We make our way to our accommodation for the evening after exploring this magnificent area.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Elephant Sands Lodge
Included Highlights: Village Walk, Makgadikgadi Salt pans
Distance: 320 km

Day 17: Kasane – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Travelling north we head to the world famous Chobe National Park home to large amounts of elephants. We take a boat cruise in the afternoon along the river before crossing the border and heading for the highlight of our trip – Victoria Falls. We make our way to our accommodation for the night, situated within walking distance to the falls and many other attractions.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Shearwater Village
Included Highlights: Chobe Boat Cruise
Distance: 320 km

Day 18: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

We are awoken in the early morning to explore Victoria Falls, the ‘Adventure Capital of Africa’. We spend an entire day here, providing us with plenty of time to view the Falls themselves and to partake in the variety of activities available here, including white water rafting, bungee jumping from an astounding height of 111 metres, aircraft flips and more. The evening meal and lunch will be at your own expense.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Shearwater Village
Included Highlights: Victoria Falls Entry Fee
Optional Activities: Scenic helicopter flight over the falls, White water rafting, Bungee jumping and more

Day 19: Hwange – Ivory Lodge, Zimbabwe

Following some time spent at your leisure in town, we head back into the wild. We journey the brief distance to Hwange, famous as one of the finest conservation regions in Africa. Once we’ve completed a lengthy open vehicle drive, we spend our evening relaxing at our accommodation, listening to the surrounds of the bush.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Robins Camp Lodge
Included Highlights: Game drive within the park
Distance: 185 km

Day 20: Bulawayo – Matobo – Big Cave, Zimbabwe

Today we journey southward to the broad roads of Zimbabwe’s second biggest city, Bulawayo. We carry on through the Matobo region where, at midday, we embark on a trip into the National Park to observe animals and track rhino through the thickets on foot. This evening we sleep amongst cautiously balanced boulders that this area is renowned for.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Big Cave Lodge (Matobo)
Included Highlights: Matopos National Park, Rhino Tracking on Foot
Distance: 320 km

Day 21: Limpopo Valley, Botswana (Multiple entry needed for Botswana)

Continuing south today, we cross the border back into Botswana and to our accommodation situated on a private game reserve within the Limpopo valley. On arrival in the afternoon there will be time for a short walk in the surrounding bush.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Stevensford Game Reserve twin-bedded units
Included Highlights: Scenic Drive, Short walk
Distance: 450 km

Day 22: Johannesburg, South Africa

For our final day we head toward Johannesburg, the city of gold. Our trip winds to an end at the Greenfire Johannesburg Lodge in the early evening.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Post Night Accommodation
Included Highlight: Scenic Drive through SA back to Johannesburg
Distance: 480 km

Onward Travel Plans

Due to circumstances beyond our control while on tour (such as border crossings, traffic, breakdowns and delays, etc), the end time on the last day cannot be guaranteed. Therefore we strongly recommend you stay the night and fly out the next day. Please consult with your booking consultant.