- Complete one of our great African expeditions, traversing four diverse nations in a small group
- Kick off the adventure in Cape Town, sampling wine and visiting penguins
- Marvel at the mountainous dunes of Sossusvlei in the early morning light
- Safari in Etosha National Park, with two full days searching for elephants, lions and more
- Cruise the wildlife-rich waterways of the Okavango River and Chobe National Park
- Witness the mighty Victoria Falls, one of the Natural Wonders of the World
Cape Town to Victoria Falls - Hotel/Lodge
20 Days
Excluding Flights From
22 Days
from
Culture
Activity Level
Easy & Moderate
See our Activity Level Guidelines to check if this holiday is right for you.
Comfort Level
Classic
Adventure through dramatic scenery in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe
Cape Town to Victoria Falls is one of the world’s great journeys. Starting in Cape Town, the most cosmopolitan city in South Africa, this trip travels through the spectacular desert landscape of Namibia, wildlife-rich game parks in Namibia and Botswana and finally to the mighty Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe-Zambia border. This is an adventure through the heart of the most dramatic scenery in southern Africa, with rich culture, diverse wildlife and the opportunity to take part in numerous activities along the way.
Highlights
Key Information
- Accommodation: 19 Classic nights (16 hotel/lodge, 3 guesthouse)
- Travel by purpose-built overland truck
- Group normally 4 to 14, plus leader. Minimum age: 16
- See Victoria Falls to Cape Town for a reverse itinerary with camping
- Countries visited: Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe
What's Included
- All breakfasts, four lunches
- All accommodation
- All transport and listed activities
- Tour leader throughout
- Group arrival and departure transfers available
What's Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request)
- Visas or vaccinations
Itinerary
Cape Town Victoria Falls
Depart London
Depart London.
Start Cape Town
Welcome to Cape Town, a culture-filled port city beautifully placed between mountain and sea. This afternoon, there may be the opportunity for an optional excursion up Table Mountain via cable car, if the weather is good. The views across the city on a clear day are incredible. If the weather is not good, we have a free afternoon with the opportunity to explore the buzzy V&A Waterfront.
Accommodation: City Lodge Hotel Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (or similar)
Arrive Cape Town
Those on the group flights are taken to the hotel in Cape Town upon arrival. If you’re not on the group flights we suggest you aim to arrive at the lodge in Cape Town by mid-afternoon. If the weather is good this afternoon there may be the opportunity for an optional excursion up Table Mountain via cable car. Table Mountain is often the first image that springs to mind whenever one thinks of Cape Town – the views across the city on a clear day are incredible. If the weather is not good enough this will be a free afternoon, with the opportunity to explore the V&A Waterfront.
Accommodation: City Lodge Hotel Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (or similar)
Visit Cape Peninsula; afternoon wine tour
We generally begin with a drive along the spectacular Chapman’s Peak drive (occasionally this drive is closed so we have to go around it) via Houtbay. Continuing to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, we have time to walk to the lighthouse and then along the boardwalk to the Cape of Good Hope. We then take a short visit to the Boulders Beach penguin colony and enjoy lunch. In the late afternoon, we visit a wine farm – the area surrounding Cape Town is renowned for its wine and we get a chance to sample some of the local produce.
The order of activities in Cape Town is flexible as everything hinges around going up Table Mountain when the weather is best. Evening meals can be enjoyed at various beach restaurants – Cape Town is a paradise for food and drink lovers!
Accommodation: City Lodge Hotel Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (or similar)
To Olifants River
We leave Cape Town and travel through farmlands of citrus, maize, cattle and sheep as we start the journey towards Namibia. Our first stop is in the fertile Olifants River Valley, providing a glimpse into the agricultural lifestyle of the Western Cape.
Drive: About five hours
Accommodation: Highlanders Lodge (or similar)
To Orange River; afternoon optional canoeing
Today we drive to Orange River (five hours plus one-hour border crossing), where the southern border of Namibia meets South Africa. There is free time to relax this afternoon. Our accommodation for the night has a picturesque riverbank setting.
Drive: 280mi (450km), six to seven hours
Accommodation: Felix Unite Cabanas (or similar)
To Fish River Canyon; afternoon walk
In the morning, we enjoy a canoe trip on the Orange River. It is not tough on the water and the trip gives us the chance to see the flora and fauna of the region as we drift by. We then take a three-hour drive to the second largest canyon on earth: Fish River Canyon. The views from the canyon rim are spectacular and there is time for a short walk along it in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Seeheim Hotel (or similar)
To Sesriem
We have a day’s travel along the edge of the Namib-Naukluft National Park to Sesriem, where we stay overnight outside the park.
Drive: 341mi (550km), 7hr to 7hr 30min
Accommodation: Taleni Desert Camp (or similar)
Full day exploring Sossusvlei
We leave our lodge early to spend the morning at the Sossusvlei dunes, one of the great sights of Africa. While we cannot enter the park until sunrise, the early morning light on the dunes is still a spectacular sight and worth getting up for. Those feeling energetic have the opportunity to climb Dune 45. We enjoy a picnic breakfast at the dunes and take a 1.2mi (2km) walk into the Hiddenvlei area (optional one-way shuttle transfer instead). If we’re lucky, we may see gemsbok, ostriches or black-backed jackals among the dunes, an irresistibly photogenic scene! In the afternoon, we visit Sesriem Canyon.
Accommodation: Taleni Desert Camp (or similar)
To Swakopmund
We have a long, spectacular drive through Namib-Naukluft National Park to Swakopmund via Walvis Bay to see flamingos in their thousands (in season: summer). This national park, one of the largest in the world, is home to one of the driest and oldest deserts on earth. It contains some of the finest desert scenery in Africa with towering, jagged rock formations and incredible lunar landscapes.
Drive: 185mi (300km), four to five hours
Accommodation: Hotel A La Mer (or similar)
Free day to enjoy optional activities
Swakopmund is the adventure sports capital of Namibia, and we have a full day here to enjoy the optional adventure activities on offer: go on a dolphin cruise or township tour or take a flight over the desert! Alternatively, explore the German-style town and visit some of the excellent cake shops.
Accommodation: Hotel A La Mer (or similar)
To Brandberg; visit White Lady paintings
We leave the Atlantic coast and head inland towards Brandberg, the highest mountain in Namibia. We enjoy a walk through Valley 45 for approximately two hours to the White Lady rock painting which, along with several other small paintings and engravings, are thought to have been left by indigenous San people at least 2,000 years ago.
Drive: 155mi (250km), four hours
Accommodation: Brandberg White Lady Lodge (or similar)
To Etosha National Park
In the morning, we drive north to Etosha National Park where some of the best wildlife viewing in the world can be found. We should arrive at Etosha, which means the Great White Place of Dry Water, in time for a late afternoon game drive before arriving at our camp where there is a waterhole for game viewing at night.
Drive: 250mi (400km), five to six hours
Accommodation: Etosha Park Chalets (or similar)
Two days of game viewing
We have two days to really enjoy this fabulous park with its mixed forest and grassland centred around a large saltpan. Etosha is home to a great variety and number of animals, which are easy to find as they congregate at different times around the waterholes. There are waterholes next to the excellent campsites, and it is not uncommon for us to spend all night watching a gala performance of animals: wildebeest, zebras, impalas, springbok, kudu, elephants, giraffes, lions and even rhinos are all common sights here. Take plenty of patience and you will be rewarded by one of the greatest game spectacles in southern Africa. Etosha is also a good place for birds, with plenty of waterbirds on the lakes and weaverbirds and hornbills in the trees. While in Etosha, we move our camps (between Okaukuejo, Halali or Namutoni) but the itinerary is kept flexible depending on where the animals are.
Accommodation: Etosha Park Chalets (or similar)
To Okavango River
We have a long drive through local villages to the Okavango River – the main watercourse supplying the Okavango Delta.
Drive: 400mi (650km), eight hours
Accommodation: Rainbow River Lodge (or similar)
Mokoro ride on the Okavango
We take a mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) ride from our camp on the Okavango River. Please note, the river may be flooded in March/April and we may have to substitute our mokoros for a boat. The birdlife is prolific and, at certain times of the year, so is the game. Gliding through the waterways by mokoro is the ideal way to absorb the tranquillity of the place. We also have the option of a village tour to meet the local community.
Accommodation: Rainbow River Lodge (or similar)
To Chobe River
Drive through the Caprivi Strip and into Botswana to the Chobe National Park area in Kasane, home to huge numbers of elephants and hippos.
Drive: 250mi (400km), 5hr 30min to 6hr, plus one-hour border crossing
Accommodation: Kwalape Lodge (or similar)
Game drive and boat ride in Chobe National Park
Today we have an early morning game drive in Chobe National Park and an afternoon boat ride on the Chobe River where it is possible to view huge herds of elephants coming down to drink as well as many other types of game. For bird lovers, the river provides a home for the majestic African fish eagle and several species of brightly coloured bee-eaters. The area surrounding the Chobe River typically has the highest concentration of wildlife within the park as animals congregate here, particularly in the dry season (April to October).
Accommodation: Kwalape Lodge (or similar)
To Victoria Falls
We drive to Victoria Falls after a leisurely breakfast, a small town on the Zimbabwean side of the glorious Victoria Falls (entrance own expense US$50). The waterfall itself is majestic, the activities enthralling and the scenery of the Upper Zambezi beautiful.
Drive: 62mi (100km), 1hr 30min to 2hr, plus a border crossing of one to two hours
Accommodation: Shearwater Explorers Village (or similar)
Free day
Today you have a free day to enjoy the numerous activities on offer such as flights over the falls, white-water rafting, game viewing, or crossing into Zambia to see the falls from a different side (please note, you need a Zambian visa if you wish to see the falls from the other side).
Accommodation: Shearwater Explorers Village (or similar)
Adventure ends at Victoria Falls
You’ve cruised the wildlife-rich waterways of the Okavango River, spotted iconic safari animals and seen the mountainous dunes of Sossusvlei, but now our adventure comes to an end.
Alternatively, if you’d like more time to experience the wonder that is Victoria Falls, speak to your sales representative about extending your stay.
Depart Victoria Falls
End Victoria Falls. For those on group flights, these depart in the evening and will arrive in the UK the following day.
Arrive London
Arrive London.
Lodges and guesthouses
On this Cape Town to Victoria Falls adventure, we spend 16 nights in hotels/lodges and three nights in a guesthouse. The accommodations we typically use are on the day-to-day itinerary; however, below are a few of the notable places we stay on this trip.
Brandberg: Brandberg White Lady Lodge (night 10)
Our Brandberg stay, which is partially run by the local Damara community, is in the middle of nowhere. From the viewpoint, you will not see another property, just the ruggedly beautiful landscape of Damaraland and possibly some desert elephants in the distance. There’s also a dining area, well-stocked bar, lounge, and two swimming pools.
Etosha National Park: Chalets in Okaukuejo, Halali or Namutoni (nights 11-13)
In Etosha, we stay within the national park itself – a huge plus for any animal lover. The resorts we use are either Okaukuejo, Halali or Namutoni. Each has a restaurant, swimming pool and bar but the highlights are the flood-lit waterholes where wildlife regularly stops to drink and bathe.
Worth knowing
- In Cape Town, groups might be accommodated in different but similar properties.
- Our accommodation in Fish River Canyon is basic but the best option in a very remote area.
- Due to the limited amount of accommodation within Etosha National Park, it may be necessary to sleep outside the park on some or all of the nights we are there. This will not impact the number of game drives we have within the park.
- Wifi is available about half the time but not always very reliable.
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Reviews
Add your own reviewBucket list road trip
Great adventure and my first trip to Africa. Starting in South Africa with good wine and penguins, onto Namibia seeing the second largest canyon in the world, ancient cave paintings and sunrise at the Sossusvlei dunes. It’s a great trip if you are no rush and limited by time. Sit back and enjoy the scenery go by. Extend your trip both at the beginning and end. There’s lots to do in Cape Town and many adventure activities to try in Victoria Falls. Wildlife in Etosha and Chobe was incredible. Abundance of zebras, giraffes, elephants and special spottings of cheetahs, lions. Kanoeing on the Orange river and the mokoro ride in Botswana were also special things to mention. The long drive days are a small sacrifice to see all there is on the itinerary!
Most Inspirational Moment
Climbing the dunes at Sossusvlei, watching African sunsets and seeing a baby elephant
Thoughts on Group Leader
Peter was great. Very hard working and taking care of us from early morning hours till bed time. Great at spotting wildlife before we even knew there was any.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Prepare yourself for long days in the minibus. There are few longer days but generally it passed very quickly with help of audiobooks, podcasts and much needed napping due to early starts. First week definitely feels most on the go but it gets better with staying two nights at each place from second week. Take some warm layers as nights do get chilly. Come with an open mind and enjoy the scenery changing, all the magical places we visit and wild animals you get to see
Cape Town to Victoria Falls
The adventure was amazing. Small group of 11. Everyday was so different from the last. I really liked driving through the countries even though sometimes the roads weren’t the best (was prepared for that). The wildlife we saw was beautiful! The hotels were fine.
Most Inspirational Moment
Watching the lions walk near us and the cubs playing with each other!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Peter and Ende were great! Boy, they could spot wildlife! They were good cooks for our breakfasts and lunches!
Advice for Potential Travellers
We were advised to take a soft kit (duffle bag). Everyone had a suitcase with wheels. Leave the duffle bag at home! Credit cards worked every where and ATM’s were available.
Well planned Trip, left room for improvements
The trip was good but definitely not in Top 3 on my Exodus Trips. Despite what the Trip Notes and Exodus description might say about this trip it is actually all about Namibia with very brief drive throughs in South Africa and Botswana. So this trip is great for all those who want to see and experience Namibia as the vast majority of the trip is spent there. The itinerary for the trip was good but this time it really felt someone had decided to play the scrooge. Some of the hotels were clearly sub-standard. When you send people to a land tour at the time when it is almost 40 degrees outside and if you pay almost 5,000 pounds for the trip, you are entitled to expect working air-conditioning. Especially the Seeheim Hotel in Namibia was rubbish. Same applies to the vehicle used on this trip. Our truck broke down three times during the trip and again, no air-conditioning on the truck. If Exodus really wants to do this cheap and cheerful style, then by all means but based on my previous trips I expected more and this was disappointing. Some of the items on the Trip Notes did not materialise either, for example there was no vineyard visit in South Africa. So Exodus might check a bit better as to what to include in the Itinerary or Trip Notes. And it is a bit weird to finish the tour on Victoria Falls if you do not even include the visit / entrance in the falls. That is the main reason to go to that city in Zimbabwe. Having said that, there were plenty of good things on this trip as well and if Namibia is what you want to see, then this trip has it in abundance. Stunning country. Especially Fish River Canyon was very impressive, so was Etosha National Park. Swakopmund was great too! But do not go to this trip if it is Botswana, South Africa or Zimbabwe you want to see. There are better trips to see those countries than this one. At the end of the day, this trip is about Namibia, no matter what the Trip Notes or Exodus description might suggest. But we had a great gang on this trip and Jonathan and LeRoy did great job!
Most Inspirational Moment
Etosha National Park was great and probably my favourite part of the trip! We saw so much wildlife there. Fish River Canyon was also very impressive and I really liked the Orange River canoe trip.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jonathan and LeRoy did the best they could in sometimes tough conditions. They worked hard and were fun to travel with. No bad thing to say about them. Really nice guys both of them.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for lots of early starts / wake-ups and long days in the truck. Take some good reading or iPad with you to keep yourself entertained during the long drives in the desert. Good walking shoes will take a long way on this trip. And don't take this trip if you are more interested in Botswana or Zimbabwe or South Africa than Namibia. The first mentioned countries will be swept through on this trip.
Reply from Exodus
We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review, Juho, and particularly for sharing such positive feedback about our local team. On the other hand, we are genuinely sorry that you were disappointed with aspects of your accommodation. At the end of every season, our product managers and local managers review all feedback from clients and staff who have undertaken trips, to see where improvements can be made, and there is always scrutiny on Southern Africa as we send so many groups to this part of the world. While the majority of our clients who travelled on this tour in 2022 rated the accommodation as either “Good” or “Excellent” in our Holiday Evaluation Forms, which makes us confident that that the hotels, lodges and guesthouses used on this trip meet the 2/3* standards we expect, we have spoken to the management of the Seeheim Hotel about your comments to give them the opportunity to make changes. We have subsequently received much better feedback about this property, which, for context, is used for a one-night stopover and has a great location nearby Fish River Canyon, which means shorter driving times at the end of a busy day.
We are further sorry to learn that you felt your vehicle was unsuitable and broke down several times, as I can appreciate this must have been extremely frustrating. We highlight in our trip literature that roads in Namibia are punishing on vehicles, and we are aware that surfaces have deteriorated in recent years, but it is unusual for so many breakdowns to occur on one trip. We have followed up with our local manager on the issues your group encountered and hope that future groups will have a smoother experience; we realise this cannot change things for you, however, and we remain apologetic for the disruption caused to your trip.
John Penge, Product Manager
Cape Town to vic falls
A great full on trip seeing loads of animals, meeting many different local people.
Most Inspirational Moment
Visiting townships and meeting locals, especially the children who were genuinely pleased to see us.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very knowledgeable and caring, we were invited to a leaders home in a township for dinner, very good evening with singing and dancing.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Prepare for early starts, don’t pack non essentials, take $US and use atms.
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Lodging
Have just completed this epic journey and can honestly say it’s been one of the most memorable trips I’ve ever taken. It’s really more of an expedition than a holiday, but for that very reason delivers so much. We covered around 5600km in 3 weeks so that involves a lot of early starts and long days spent bumping about on dusty, rocky roads. The diversity of experience however makes it totally worthwhile – from the hustle and bustle of Cape Town to the red sands of Namibia and the quiet majesty of the Okavango Delta.
Most Inspirational Moment
For me, the most inspirational moment was when our guide Timon organised for us to have dinner with a local family in one of the townships in Swakopmund. I have never been made to feel so welcome by complete strangers in my entire life. The memory of the hospitality, good humour, excellent food and crazy dancing will stay with me to the end of my days.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Timon was absolutely superb, demonstrating great patience, empathy and outstanding leadership throughout. Some of my best memories are as a result of the nights we spent listening to his stories from years of experience in the tourism industry - all told with such energy and genuine enthusiasm. He was also an exceptional cook - anyone who can rustle up Chicken A La King from the back of a truck in the dust and heat in the middle of nowhere gets my seal of approval! A real asset to Exodus.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Please, please come with an open mind and prepare to step out of your comfort zone. You will stay in a variety of places - some very comfortable, some less so .... they’ll all be clean and safe. That’s all you need. Also, take the advice of your guide/s. They are all well trained and know the conditions/circumstances on the ground. You’ll get so much more out of the trip if you just go with the flow and let them lead the way.
An exciting three-week trip
This was a wonderful introduction to Southern Africa. Although there were some long days travelling, the constantly changing scenery in Namibia was a delight, and we gained an appreciation of the vastness and emptiness of the country. The bus was noisy but not uncomfortable, and with eleven members of the party, there was plenty of room for us to move around. We had a brief introduction to the Cape Town area, then travelled north firstly through farmland in South Africa, and then through the wonderful Namibian desert scenery before spending a few days observing the wild animals in Etosha (Namibia) and then in Chobe (Botswana). Victoria Falls made a spectacular end to our trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
My main reason for choosing this trip was to see the desert landscape in Namibia and visit Victoria Falls, both of which exceeded my expectations. The scenery in Sossusvlei and Deadvlei was spectacular. However, I was bowled over by the variety of wildlife we saw on game drives in Etosha, and very much enjoyed observing the interactions between animals at the waterholes.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jonathan (our leader) and Molifi (our driver) made a good team. They were well-organised and despite being on duty virtually all the time, they were both unfailingly cheerful and helpful. They prepared some excellent lunches and suppers for us, and did their best to make sure that we got the most out of our African experience.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Unemployment is very high in Zimbabwe and most people are very poor; we left all our partly-used toiletries, dressings, basic medicines and even some clothing to be distributed by a local charity. Had we realised how short most people are of basic necessities, we would have made sure we had more with us to leave there. Zimbabwe is expensive and cash is not available from ATMs. The border crossing into Zimbabwe was frustrating, and we had to queue for well over two hours in the hot sun. Make sure you are adequately prepared for the wait (sunscreen, hats, drinks).
Cape Town to Vic Falls
We thoroughly enjoyed this adventure! Our driver guides Jonathan and Ante worked long hours driving us and cooking our food, they were humorous and informative keeping 16 of us in line. Our group was a great bunch which made the driving times (which are VERY LONG) quite fun. There is a lot of “Bushy Bushy” stops along the way. All the accommodations were great. The only complaint I would have is that the “:Stevie” bus was not Air Conditioned, it was a very HOT drive in the Namibian Desert with no AC. Also no one was told there would be an extra cost for the safari drives in Etosha Park which was $100.00 US each. I also feel the amounts of money in the Trip Notes is way off base, you will need a lot more than what is recommended.
Most Inspirational Moment
Chobe and Etosha Park
Thoughts on Group Leader
Both Jonathan and Ante were Fantastic
Advice for Potential Travellers
See above notes
An Amazing and Incredibly diverse Adventure
This trip was the ultimate collection of culture, animals and sightseeing. From metropolitan Cape Town to the beauty and remoteness of Namibia’s deserts and sand dunes, the thrill of game drives and the beauty of Victoria falls, this trip has it all.
Most Inspirational Moment
Climbing Dune 45 in a sandstorm or feeling the rain of Victoria Falls covering you under a lunar rainbow were incredible highlights.
Thoughts on Group Leader
I've been on many group tours and Andrew and Ende have to be some of the best guides I've ever had. Inspiring, hard working and patient as well as able to overcome anything Africa and her bumpy roads had to throw at us. These two were excellent.
Advice for Potential Travellers
TIA. This is Africa. Be open to the fact that this country is incredibly different from where you might be from and enjoy every part of that experience. It's a completely different culture and world and embracing that gives you a one of a kind experience and memories that will last lifetime.
An amazing overland adventure
This trip lived up to our expectations and we thoroughly enjoyed it! The lodges and hotels were all very different and on the whole of a good standard. Beds were clean and comfortable. The journey is over 5000km in total, therefore includes long days, often over bumpy unmetalled roads. Included activities were varied and enjoyable. Some early starts but these were all for good reasons!
Most Inspirational Moment
Climbing dune 45 at Soussosviel in the early morning followed by an al fresco breakfast
Thoughts on Group Leader
Cesar was a genial and friendly leader who looked after us well. He helped us along the way, especially by facilitating the border crossings. His communication skills were good.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Think carefully about the distances involved. This is a classic overland trip and 5000km is what you sign up for. Check up on currencies for each country before you go. At present S Africa rand is readily accepted in Namibia. Take plenty of US dollars for Zimbabwe. It is an expensive country. Be prepared for regular early starts.
Cape Town to Victoria Falls - Lodge
This was a fantastic trip. It involved a lot of driving through the virtually uninhabited desert of Namibia, along mainly unpaved ‘corrugated’ roads which provided a great deal of ‘African massage’. Potential travelers should be prepared for this experience but the desert scenery is ever changing as are the colors. You certainly gain a very real appreciation for the size of the country.
For me the first memorable activity was canoeing on the Orange River – so peaceful with amazing scenery! Fish River Canyon was also impressive.
My only real complaint is that the Trip Notes mentioned that on Day 7 we would ‘watch the early morning light creep over the dunes’ at Sossusvlei. This proved to be impossible for two reasons – one is that the park gates do not open until 7:30 am (the sun rises at about 6 am) so it would be necessary to stay inside the park overnight, the second is that we had to drive about one hour passed the park to our lodgings, so adding two hours to our already considerable drive. We ended up climbing Dune 45 in the heat of the mid-day sun. Still an incredible (and very memorably hot) experience but definitely not what we had been lead to believe.
Etosha National Park exceeded all expectations – especially at the water hole at Halali where we saw two families of elephants, rhinoceros and a leopard! Also a couple of honey badgers. Of course on safari we saw impala, zebra, giraffe, kudu, oryx, ostrich and many, many birds.
Okavango Panhandle overwhelmed us with hippos.
Chobe National Park also provided great safaris, hippos and many, many male elephants feeding at a reed bed in the middle of the Chobe River at sunset. Not to mention more birds.
We were upgraded to a 5 star hotel in Victoria Falls and the Falls definitely lived up to their reputation.
Most Inspirational Moment
The wildlife in general, the Halali water hole and the elephants in the middle of the Chobe River in particular. Also the Sossusvlei Dunes. We stayed at some really remote lodges in the middle of the desert.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Nyasha and Sam were great leaders. It seemed they never stopped working - they shared the driving and the cooking and clean up duties, loaded and unloaded the luggage, fixed a flat tire and dealt with a vehicle that was swallowing oil at an alarming rate and had to be exchanged for another mid-trip, as well as dealing with our sometimes high maintenance fellow travelers. They seemed to have encyclopedic knowledge of the flora and fauna They always managed to be cheerful and patient with positive outlooks.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If you are looking for a real African experience and have a spirit of adventure then this trip is for you. If you need to be pampered and enjoy lot of luxuries then perhaps you should pay more and choose another trip! If you decide to go, I would recommend you take the south to north option as the trip just gets better and better every day.
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSunday Saturday
24 May 2026 23 May 2026
Friday Saturday
12 Jun 2026 13 Jun 2026
Availability Guaranteed (Available)
Land Only Trip Price £ 4129 £ 4129 Book with £ 1032 deposit Book with £ 1032 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +£ 750
Cape Town to Victoria Falls - Hotel/Lodge departure
Cape Town to Victoria Falls - Hotel/Lodge departure
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSunday Saturday
05 Jul 2026 04 Jul 2026
Friday Saturday
24 Jul 2026 25 Jul 2026
Availability Guaranteed (Available)
Land Only Trip Price £ 4129 £ 4129 Book with £ 1032 deposit Book with £ 1032 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +£ 750
Cape Town to Victoria Falls - Hotel/Lodge departure
Cape Town to Victoria Falls - Hotel/Lodge departure
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSunday Saturday
06 Sep 2026 05 Sep 2026
Friday Saturday
25 Sep 2026 26 Sep 2026
Availability Guaranteed (Available)
Land Only Trip Price £ 4149 £ 4149 Book with £ 1037 deposit Book with £ 1037 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +£ 750
Cape Town to Victoria Falls - Hotel/Lodge departure
Cape Town to Victoria Falls - Hotel/Lodge departure
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSunday Saturday
11 Oct 2026 10 Oct 2026
Friday Saturday
30 Oct 2026 31 Oct 2026
Availability Guaranteed (Available)
Land Only Trip Price £ 4099 £ 4099 Book with £ 1024 deposit Book with £ 1024 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +£ 750
Cape Town to Victoria Falls - Hotel/Lodge departure
Cape Town to Victoria Falls - Hotel/Lodge departure
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesSunday Saturday
15 Nov 2026 14 Nov 2026
Friday Saturday
04 Dec 2026 05 Dec 2026
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price £ 4099 £ 4099 Book with £ 1024 deposit Book with £ 1024 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +£ 750
Cape Town to Victoria Falls - Hotel/Lodge departure
Cape Town to Victoria Falls - Hotel/Lodge departure
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
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