Leaving the vibrant city of Cape Town, we travel to the arid desert of Namibia and the beautiful wildlife sanctuaries of Botswana and Zimbabwe. We will canoe down the Orange River, hike up towering sand dunes, game drive through some of Africa’s most famous Parks and witness the cascades of the incredible Victoria Falls.
Beginning in Cape Town, also known as "The Mother City," near the southernmost tip of Africa, this journey is the master of tours, offering breathtaking scenery and well-known landmarks. As we move up the west coast, we pass through some of the largest sand dunes on the earth, into Namibia's expansive panoramas, and up to the OkavangoDelta, which is a true wilderness. We proceed to the remote MakgadikgadiSalt Pans and then head north through Kasane to the magnificent VictoriaFalls. As we descend, we stop in Hwange, home to sizable herds of elephants, then follow the rhino in Matobo. The voyage comes to a close in Johannesburg, the City of Gold.
Discover the wildlife, culture, and scenery of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe in three weeks. The itinerary combines all the comforts of hotel and lodge accommodation with an unforgettable safari experience of Namibia's dunes and big game interaction at the Victoria Falls.
Embark on an exhilarating journey through the magnificent nations of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe when you travel to Africa on this 22 Day Cape Town to Victoria Falls Tour. There is an array of wildlife, culture, and landscapes to be explored and enjoyed in Southern Africa. Experience breathtaking scenery as lush green landscapes turn into harsh desert dunes and rugged mountain peaks. Enjoy thrilling game drives, canoe and houseboat excursions, immersion in unique ecosystems, and the sheer force of Victoria Falls. The trip is filled with surprises around every corner as well as welcoming locals.
Prepare yourself for an experience filled with breathtaking wildlife, far-off desert vistas, semi-nomadic tribal cultures, and breathtaking natural features. This adventure will make memories that will last a lifetime, from the breathtaking beauty of Cape Town to a burned orange sunset above Namibia's Fish River Canyon to a river cruise through Chobe National Park. On this voyage through the greatest of southern Africa, you canoe along the Okavango Delta in Botswana, go on a game drive in Etosha National Park, and experience the raw force of Victoria Falls.
This trip takes you through the extremes of southern Africa's landscapes, from the thunderous VictoriaFalls to the vibrant CapeTown. You'll see big cats, rhinos, zebras, and antelopes on the arid plains of EtoshaNationalPark; cruise past elephants and birds on the ChobeRiver; climb enormous sand dunes in Namibia; and camp under the sounds of Africa's wildlife. See the people who live here, from Namibia's San people to the mokoro polers on the delta. Prepare yourself for an incredible journey in a country rich in contrasts.
Leave all the planning to us while you immerse in one of Africa's most exciting overland routes. The adventure kicks off in the city of Cape Town at the spectacular Table Mountain and sees you on a 2698 km journey up to the thundering Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Along the way you’ll get a chance to discover Bushmen paintings in Cederberg, bask in the majesty of the Fish River Canyon, and watch the sun set silhouette Africa’s giants as they wade through the Chobe River.
Embark on an unforgettable 21 day adventure through the iconic landscapes of Namibia and Botswana, where breathtaking experiences await at every turn. Wander Namibia’s legendary Sossusvlei dunes, explore the wildlife-packed plains of Botswana’s game reserves, and marvel at the majestic Victoria Falls. Immerse yourself in the rich biodiversity of EtoshaNationalPark, trek the towering dunes of the NamibDesert, and connect with the San Bushmen on an insightful bush walk. Glide through the serene OkavangoDelta in a traditional dug-out canoe and finish your journey with a spectacular cruise through ChobeNationalPark’s wildlife haven.
Embark on the adventure of a lifetime through SouthernAfrica, where the verdant OkavangoDelta meets the striking beauty of the NamibDesert. Encounter exhilarating wildlife in Etosha National Park, trek the iconic red dunes of Sossusvlei, and glide through the tranquil waters of the OkavangoDelta in a traditional mokoro. A journey rich with breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable experiences awaits!
Safari drives, sand dunes, and epic sunrises... this is just the beginning of our 21-day tour of Southwest Africa. You can explore the wildlife-rich deltas and camp overnight in the wilderness while visiting the thunderous Victoria Falls. Taking advantage of our overland adventure vehicles, you will get close to all the action while local guides and drivers ensure that the day is a success.
There is no better way to experience southwestern Africa than on this 21-day tour. Besides experiencing wildlife safari drives, you can also leave your mark on the world's highest sand dunes, marvel at the magnificence of Victoria Falls, or canoe through wildlife-rich deltas. Camping in the wilderness provides a more intimate encounter with the wildlife of the region than overland adventure vehicles. The call of cranes will lull you to sleep and the rustle of elephants grazing near the riverbank will awaken you in the morning.
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Travel to Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe for three weeks and experience the wildlife, culture and scenery that only Africa can provide. It combines all the comforts of lodge accommodation with an unforgettable experience of safari, including a magnificent view of the Victoria Falls and the vastness of Namibia's dunes.
Previously known as South West Africa, Namibia used to be a German settlement. Since World War I it came under the administration of South Africa, but the German heritage is still very evident in the architecture traditions and dress of the Herrero tribe’s womenfolk. This tribe still copy the dress of the 19th century German missionaries’ wives.
Namibia is a land of rich natural resources and overflows with diamonds, uranium, copper, silver, tin and other minerals.
Etosha National Park is a 22 000-square kilometre area of wilderness set around a salt pan. It is one of Africa’s best safari destinations, especially in the dry winter months of May to October when the animals congregate around the waterholes. Simply wait for herds of zebra, springbok and elephants to arrive along with lion and the occasional rhino. The three camps inside the park have their own waterholes too. If you’re camping at one of them you don’t even need to go for game drives, just sit and watch the wildlife on your doorstep!
The landscapes of Namib Desert
The Namib Desert stretches across much of Namibia and provides some of the country’s most spectacular scenery. This desert is renowned for its giant red sanded dunes. Known to be some of the highest dunes in Africa, making it both the oldest and most beautiful desert in the world. You can climb the dunes at Sossusvlei and ride down on sand boards at Swakopmund.
The best way to take in the epic scenery of the Namib is by doing a hot air balloon ride at dawn, which allows you to watch the sunrise above a desert wonderland. Take in the scenery of Oceanic vistas of undulating terracotta sand dunes, set against rugged mountains. The Namib is also home to desert animals such as oryx and springbok
Layers of history at Kolmanskop
Located in the southwest corner of Namibia, Kolmanskop was once a prosperous diamond mining town. However it was abandoned a few decades ago and was thereafter reclaimed by the desert. Half of the ghost town is submerged in sand, while the other half crumbles away year by year. Walking around the ruins is one of Namibia’s most eerie and photogenic experiences.
The otherworldly beauty of Deadvlei
In the Namib-Naukluft National Park, Deadvlei is one of Namibia’s most visited places. Deadvlei was once covered in water and trees but when the water dried up, the trees died too leaving blackened skeletons among the cracked puzzle pieces of the dry pan. Surrounded by huge dunes, Deadvlei looks impossibly cinematic.
Hiking the Fish River Canyon
In southern Namibia lies the Fish River Canyon. Africa’s largest canyon at 500 meters deep and 27 kilometers wide. The best way to experience the canyon is to do the challenging Fish River Canyon hike, a seven-day and 90-kilometer long trek that covers half the length of the canyon. Taking in some spectacular landscapes and unbeatable camping spots under the stars.
The desert-adapted animals of Damaraland
Namibia is famous for its desert-adapted elephants and rhino, which can be found in the north west of the country. Damaraland is where they roam freely in this unofficially designated wilderness area of rugged mountains and cliffs rising up from the desert. Desert elephants cover a vast territory in search of water, so tracking them down is part of the experience and the thrill of finding them on game drives beats easy sightings of elephants on your usual safari. Desert rhinos also have vast ranges and aren’t easy to find. Luckily you can track them on foot with a guide from the ‘Save the Rhino organisation’ which has been working to protect these animals for the last 30 years.
4x4ing the Skeleton Coast
Much of the the Skeleton Coast, a 500-kilometre stretch of dune-swept coastline in northern Namibia, is largely uninhabited and inaccessible. Part of the southern section is open, but only to 4x4s. Going on a 4×4 adventure in this desolate but beautiful part of Namibia rewards you with epic dune drives, eerie shipwrecks and ancient river canyons. Colonies of Cape fur seal and sightings of dolphins and whales in the Atlantic Ocean add to the appeal.
Water-based safari in the Zambezi Region
A narrow strip of land wedged between Angola and Botswana, the Zambezi Region offers a totally different safari experience to the rest of Namibia. This region was formerly known as the Caprivi Strip. It’s rivers and lush vegetation support animals such as hippos, crocodiles and buffaloes. For a unique safari experience you can spot these animals among others such as lion, elephant and kudu from small river boats. Alternatively gliding on a mokoro or traditional dug out canoe is just as peaceful and beautiful.
Road tripping through vast uninhabited landscapes
Namibia is one of the best countries in Africa for road tripping, see mind-blowing desert and mountain scenery. The areas has amazing campsites in remote locations and countless diverse attractions to see along the way. Although many roads are gravel, they are in excellent condition and ensure an enjoyable adventure.
Adrenaline activities
Apart from game viewing and hiking, Namibia has a whole host of exciting outdoors activities to get your adrenaline pumping. You could go sandboarding down the world’s tallest dunes or see the vast desert landscapes from the air on a skydive or para-glide in Swakopmund. Or rather go rock climbing on the Spitzkoppe and Brandberg Massif mountains or even cave diving in the Dragon’s Breath Cave. Try kite surfing with southwesterly winds at Walvis Bay or raft the rapids of the Kunene River in the north. Must Read our Thrilling Activities to do in Namibia.
Wildlife Highlights on a Namibia Safari
Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park is the country’s flagship park and offers terrific game viewing opportunities. The landscape of bush and grasslands provide a home for 114 mammal species and 340 bird species. The dry winter months are ideal when animals congregate around waterholes, making them incredibly easy to spot. Four of the Big Five (elephant, rhino, leopard and lion) are in the park. If you are lucky you may catch sight of a cheetah. In addition expect to see giraffe and herds of zebra, blue wildebeest and springbok. Black-faced impala and the damara dik-dik are special antelopes of Etosha.
Namibia is largely a desert country, so many of its animals adapted to survive the harsh dry climate. These include oryx, springbok, meerkat, ostrich and bat-eared fox as well as the desert-adapted elephants and rhino.
A strong contrast to the white terrain is when the flamingos flock to the salt pan’s edge creating a pink hue. It is also known as ‘place of dry water’ because the pan is usually very dry, occasionally filling with water for brief periods in the summer. During this time it attracts pelicans and flamingos.
The Namib-Naukluft National Park
The National Park is bordered by the Namib Desert in the west and the Kalahari Desert in the east. This expansive wilderness is bigger than Germany, reaching the size of around 49,768 square kilometers. Thereby making it the biggest game park in all of Africa and the fourth biggest in the world.
It includes Sossusvlei, Sesriem, the Welwitschia Trail, Sandwich Harbour, the Naukluft Mountains and the Kuiseb Canyon. The Naukluft Mountains are located in the northeast of Sesriem, where the primary slope juts out into the desert. These mountains were guarded within the Park in 1968 in order to protect a rare breeding concentration of Hartmann’s mountain zebra. Briefly following this, land was purchased to the west of the mountains and was joined to the reserve. Thereby creating a corridor that links the mountains to the Park. This permitted oryx, zebra and other wildlife to migrate between the two regions and in 1979 the reserves were eventually combined to form the Namib-Naukluft National Park.
An astonishing assortment of animals inhabit this arid area. Here you will see hyena, gemsbok, jackal, snakes, geckos and intriguing insects such as the Namib desert beetle. The beetle is unique as it collects water on its back. Along with plenty of kudu, klipspringer, duiker, steenbok, leopard, baboon, black-backed jackal, bat-eared fox, African wild cat, caracal and aardwolf. Naukluft’s steep escarpments are the nesting lands for numerous cliff-breeding bird species, including majestic Black eagles.
The rain falls between the months of February and April in this region. A wind that brings the fog and rain is also responsible for forming the Park’s massive sand dunes. Sossusvlei’s dunes are among the highest in the world, rising to heights of over 400 meters high.
Damaraland
Located in the northwest of the country and is home to free-roaming desert elephant and desert rhino. Desert elephants which are found only in northern Namibia and Mali. They are not a distinct species, but rather African elephants that have adapted to surviving in desert conditions. Similarly desert rhinos are adapt