Cape Town to Vic Falls Explorer

Setting off at 08:00 am following a tour briefing in Cape Town, your journey takes you to Hout Bay harbor before exploring Cape Point Nature Reserve and the enchanting African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach. Along the way, indulge in the delectable culinary delights of Cape Town at a nearby restaurant in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (own expense). Spend the night at the City Lodge V&A Waterfront in a twin room with ensuite facilities.

Today you will drive out to the Cederberg. The Cederberg unfolds as a vast rocky wilderness, its giant sandstone boulders shaped by the whims of wind and rain into captivating, almost artistic forms. Later in the day, you venture on foot to explore the rugged beauty of this landscape. This evening you will spend the night camping.

As you continue your journey North the landscape gets increasingly arid but no less spectacular. You will cross the border into Namibia and head to your campsite on the Gariep River, Felix Unite, a quirky little spot but perfect for the overnight stay. This afternoon is for leisure to relax, with many visitors choosing to swim in the river's cool waters or paddle gently down it in canoes.

This morning you will continue your adventure with a drive to the stunning Fish River Canyon, the second-largest river canyon in the world and an undoubted highlight of any trip to Namibia. Head to your campsite where you will be spending the night. After a drive to the canyon rim you will have time at leisure to relax at the camp and enjoy sundowner drinks on the deck.

Day 6 will be spent on a long day driving North, through the barren deserts of Southern Namibia until you reach the Namib Desert, a stunning land of towering orange sand dunes, desert plains, and surprisingly abundant wildlife. Arrive at your desert campsite, your home for the next two nights, in the late afternoon. On day two you will head to Sossusvlei. Enjoy a 4km walk through the dunes to reach the climbable Big Daddy (you can pay for the local 4x4 transfer if you don’t fancy the walk) and take a stroll through the eerily beautiful Dead Vlei. En route back to the campsite you will visit the Sesriem Canyon, to witness incredible views.

Depart from the Namib Desert this morning and enjoy the spectacular drive North until you reach the quirky Germanic seaside town that is Swakopmund. Swakopmund is surrounded by otherworldly lunar landscapes. The following day is yours to explore the town freely or experience the thrill of dune boarding or sea kayaking (own expense). Indulge in evening restaurant meals at your own expense for a delightful culinary experience. Spend two nights at Dunedin Star guest house in a twin-share room with ensuite facilities.

As you leave Swakopmund for Spitzkoppe, beautiful desert landscapes surround you. You move north along the arid coast to the Cape Cross seal colony before heading inland to set up camp under the Spitzkoppe, which are huge granite domes rising out of the desert. Enjoy a magnificent sunset. Take a short walk to explore the area and immerse yourself in its beauty. In the evening enjoy your campsite with basic ablution facilities under the incredible night sky near Spitzkoppe.

Your journey continues to the Brandberg, where you will camp alongside the dry Ugab River, a habitat for rare desert elephants. Accompanied by local guides, explore the mountainous terrain on foot, immersing yourself in the region's rich rock art, such as the San Rock Art in a guided walk led by a local guide. The drive, spanning approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, is a short hop on a gravel road adorned with beautiful scenery throughout the route. Your accommodation for the night is a Ugab River campsite with hot showers and a swimming pool.

Your adventure will take you to Etosha National Park today. Etosha is a large, glaring salt flat that supports an astonishing array of wildlife, but it was once a vast lake, fed by the Kunene River. There will be an afternoon game drive in Etosha on day 11, before heading to your Etosha campsite where you will spend two nights (this will be one of three camps determined closer to your arrival depending on animal movement in the area). Spend day 12 exploring the Etosha National Park with your guides, spotting the lions, leopards, elephants, and rhinos, as well as strong numbers of antelope such as oryx and springbok, zebras, and an abundance of birdlife.

Depart Etosha this morning and make your way down through central Namibia until you reach its hilltop capital city of Windhoek. You will be spending the night at Capbon Guesthouse in a twin room with an ensuite. Your afternoon will be at leisure to relax.

The Kalahari Desert occupies vast swathes of Southern Africa and today will be your chance to explore it as you drive East from Windhoek, across the border in to Botswana. Enjoy a guided walk with the local San Bushmen to learn about their fascinating way of life and how they have survived for countless centuries in this brutally harsh desert environment. Spend the night at a Botswana campsite with hot showers.

The environments you see today will change drastically as you drive, going from the harsh, featureless Kalahari Desert through to the verdant inland waterways of the Okavango Delta, one of the most renowned wildlife viewing areas in the world. Spending a night in Maun to prepare, you will embark on a captivating journey deep into the Okavango Delta aboard mekoro (dugouts) – an unmissable experience. Camping in the wild on secluded islands for two nights, you can relish bush walks, refreshing swims, and the diverse birdlife in this untouched wilderness area. You will need to bring your own towel for Delta wild camping

Drive East out of Maun as the sun rises today, heading for the shimmering salt pans known as the Makgadikgadi Pans. You will be spending the night at a Makgadikgadi campsite and will head there to drop off your bags before heading out for an afternoon tour of the pans, a stunning area the size of Switzerland, home to varied wildlife, lone baobab trees and arguably the most mesmerising views in all of Botswana.

Cross the border this morning into Zimbabwe and drive down to Victoria Falls, one of the most iconic and best-known sites in all of Africa. You will be staying at a nearby campsite for three nights with hot showers, a swimming pool, a restaurant and a bar. We can of course help book any activities that you would like to do here, including scenic flights, sunset river cruises, bungee jumping, gorge swings, or even guided tours of Victoria Falls town.

After a morning at leisure you will bid farewell to your fellow travellers and be transferred to the airport in good time to catch a flight down to Johannesburg, connecting on to an overnight flight back to London Heathrow.