Cape Town to Johannesburg via Victoria Falls

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Our South Africa escorted holidays tours are available in different lengths and in a wide combination of places to visit. A South Africa-escorted-tour-package gives you the security of an experienced guide, small groups, and the opportunity to meet with travelers from around the world. Some of the places that are normally visited on our South Africa escorted small group holiday and tours is Cape Town, the Kruger National Park, Garden Route, Cape Winelands, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Durban, etc. These South Africa-escorted-accommodated-tours are aimed at the adventure traveler looking for an outdoor experience but with the comforts of small, friendly hotels and guest-houses, situated in scenic locations. Traveling in comfortable vehicles, an experienced South Africa Tour Leader guides small international groups. The highlights of the tour includes the following sightseeing and activities: Cape Town, Table Mountain & the Cape of Good Hope. Scenic beauty of the Namaqualand region. Historic Hantam area of Calvinia. Augrabies Falls National Park. Game drives in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Fish River Canyon. Walking in the giant dunes of Sossusvlei and the Namib Desert. Optional activities in Swakopmund. Rock engravings in Twyfelfontein. Visit to a traditional Himba village. Game drives & night observation of animals at waterholes in Etosha National Park. Mokoro excursion on the Okavango River. 2 nights in Livingstone/ Victoria Falls. Game viewing cruise on the Chobe River. Sunset on Makgadikgadi Pans (weather permitting).

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - Cape Town, South Africa

 
Sightseeing

Set against the majestic Table Mountain, Cape Town offers scenic, historic and cultural attractions. Depart from Breakwater Lodge at 08h00, for a full day peninsula tour. Driving along the Atlantic seaboard via Hout Bay and Chapman’s Peak, we visit the Cape Point Nature Reserve, returning along the Indian Ocean coastline back to our well situated Waterfront hotel. A morning or afternoon cable car ascent up Table Mountain is included (weather dependent).

Cape Town, South Africa Sightseeing picture
Food and Dining

Dinner can be enjoyed at the bustling Waterfront at clients’ own expense.

Hotels

Stay at Breakwater Lodge (or similar accommodation). (Lunch & dinner own expense).


Day 2 - Cape Town, South Africa

 
Calvinia (Hantam region).
Sightseeing

Departing Cape Town we pass through the picturesque Namaqualand region arriving in the historic town of Calvinia, nestled on the foot of the Hantam Mountain range. During the months of August – October the landscape is transformed into an explosion of colour due to the numerous wild flowers of the region.

Hotels

Stay at Hantam Huis (or similar accommodation). (B)


Day 3 - South Africa

 
Augrabies Falls National Park.
National Parks

Leaving the Little Karoo we head north to the Augrabies Falls National Park. Here the mighty Orange River plummets 56m into the gorge below. The local name for these majestic falls is ‘Aukoerebis’ or ‘place of great noise’. We spend the afternoon enjoying the falls from its many viewpoints.

Hotels

Stay at Augrabies Falls Restcamp chalets (or similar accommodation). (B)


Day 4-5 - Kgalagadi, Botswana

 
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.
Safari

Leaving Augrabies Falls National Park we head north into the Kalahari and the magnificent Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Covering over 3.6 million hectares this is one of the largest reserves in Africa. Due to sparse vegetation in the area, excellent predator sightings are common including that of the famous black maned Lion.

Hotels

Stay at Kgalagadi Restcamp chalets (or similar accommodation). (B)


Day 6 - Namibia

 
Fish River Canyon.
Sightseeing

Leaving the Kalahari region we head west and enter Namibia. We visit the Fish River Canyon, which is one of the largest and most awe inspiring canyons in the world.

Hotels

Overnight Canyon Village (or similar accommodation). (B)


Day 7 - Sesriem, Namibia

 
Sightseeing

Our journey takes us north through ever-changing scenery to our accommodation located on the edge of the Namib Desert. Enjoy a sunset walk in the dunes surrounding our camp. The following morning is an early departure for Sossusvlei, stopping in the dune belt to witness the changing colors of the world’s highest sand dunes. We undertake a 5km walk to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei.

Hiking

In the afternoon we enjoy a short hike through the Sesriem Canyon.

Hotels

Stay at Weltevrede Guest Farm (or similar accommodation). (B)


Day 8-10 - Swakopmund, Namibia

 
Adventure

We reach the coast at Walvis Bay and enjoy lunch while viewing the many flamingos feeding. We arrive in Swakopmund and spend the afternoon and following day exploring this German colonial town or booking one of the numerous optional excursions (own expense). Activities available include sandboarding, quad biking, skydiving, kayaking, hot air ballooning or scenic flights over the vast Namib Desert.

Hotels

Stay at Dunedin Star Guest House (or similar accommodation). (B)


Day 11 - Namibia

 
Damaraland- Twyfelfontein.
Sightseeing

We drive inland through the Damaraland region with its vast and rugged terrain. Its mountain ranges are intercepted by wide gravel plains, which run into sandy, vegetated riverbeds and hot, dry valleys. We visit the Twyfelfontein area for walks to the Bushmen paintings/ rock engravings as well as the Organ Pipes.

Hotels

Stay at Igowati Lodge (or similar accommodation). (B)


Day 12 - Namibia

 
Himba Visit-Etosha National Park.
Sightseeing

In the morning we visit the Himba tribe, a semi-nomadic tribe, living in scattered settlements throughout the region. They are characterized by their proud, yet friendly stature and the women are noted for their unusual beauty, enhanced by intricate hairstyles and traditional dress. A few hours are spent learning more about these fascinating people.

Safari

After our visit we proceed to Etosha National Park where we enjoy our first game drive.

Camping

Stay at Etosha Restcamp Chalets (or similar accommodation). (B)


Day 13 - Namibia

 
Etosha National Park.
Adventure

This Park is one of the most important reserves and game sanctuaries in Africa with thousands of wild animals such as blue wildebeest, springbok, zebra, kudu, giraffe, cheetah, leopard, lion and elephant making this area their home. Floodlit waterholes at Okaukuejo and Namutoni campsites attract an abundance of animals throughout the evening, providing us with many amazing wildlife sightings.

Safari

We enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives.

Camping

Stay at Etosha Restcamp Chalets (or similar accommodation). (B)


Day 14-15 - Okavango, Namibia

 
Okavango River.
Safari

We enter the Caprivi Strip where we spend the night set amongst the lush vegetation overlooking the Okavango River. Enjoy sunset on the deck or a swim in the famous “river pool”. The following afternoon we relax on a sunset mokoro excursion whilst enjoying the prolific bird and animal life of the Okavango.

Hotels

Stay at Ngepi Camp (or similar accommodation).(B)


Day 16-17 - Livingstone, Zambia

 
Livingstone-Victoria Falls.
Adventure

We travel across the Zambia (or Zimbabwe) border to Victoria Falls - without doubt one of the greatest and most spectacular sights in Africa. Days are spent at leisure to browse the local markets, to experience the many optional activities on offer in the adrenalin capital of Africa including white water rafting, bungi jumping, microlighting/ airplane or helicopter flights over the Falls, rhino walks, elephant back safaris, and to visit the Falls (own expense).

Hotels

Stay at Bushfront chalets (or similar accommodation). (B)


Day 18 - Chobe, Botswana

 
Chobe River.
National Parks

Crossing into Botswana via the Zambezi River pontoon, we enter Botswana heading for Chobe National Park. Chobe is famous for its beautiful scenery, magnificent sunsets and abundance of wildlife and birdlife.

River Cruises

We relax on a game-viewing cruise on the Chobe River.

Hotels

Stay at Chobe Safari Lodge (or similar accommodation). (B)


Day 19 - Botswana

 
Nata (Makgadikgadi Pans).
Sightseeing

After arriving at Nata, we visit the Makgadikgadi Pans (weather permitting) for a truly unforgettable sunset over what remains of an ancient 6500km2 lake.

Hotels

Stay at Nata Lodge (or similar accommodation). (B)


Day 20 - South Africa

 
Limpopo Area.
Sightseeing

We travel across the border into South Africa and overnight in this picturesque region of the country.

Hotels

Overnight chalets or guest house. (or similar accommodation). (B)


Day 21 - Pretoria, South Africa

 
Sightseeing

We travel via the ‘Jacaranda City’ of Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa and home of the famous Union Buildings, ending at +-16h00. (B)


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