Cape Town to Victoria Falls Adventure
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Cape Town to Victoria Falls Adventure
18 days
Small Group
Budget
Light
English
Experience Overview
This 18-day journey through four African countries hits the highlights and is perfect for the adventurer who wants to discover the region’s diversity.
This 18-day journey through four African countries hits the highlights and is perfect for the adventurer who wants to discover the region’s diversity. Explore the Okavango Delta by traditional mokoro canoe, marvel at some of the highest sand dunes in the world in the Namib Desert, and meet the San Bushmen of the Kalahari. Your knowledgeable CEO (Chief Experience Officer) will take care of the hassles and planning while you recharge in hotels, local lodges, and camps for an unforgettable cultural experience you'll forever treasure.
Highlights
- Marvel at the Fish River Canyon
- Explore giant sand dunes and Victoria Falls
- Track the "Big Five"
- Take wildlife walks and traditional canoe rides
Trip Details
18 days
Air-conditioned touring vehicle, walking, mokoros, safari vehicle.
Small Group
English
Cape Town, South Africa
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Budget
Classic
Light
Itinerary
Day 1: Cape Town
Get the most out of your time in Cape Town by pre-booking the South African Wine Tour and Tasting extra. If you do, we recommend booking accommodation for an extra night pre-tour as this activity has an early start time. Please note, due to the timings of this activity, there is a possibility you may miss the welcome meeting on day 1 of your tour - in this case, your CEO will leave you a message detailing what time and where you should meet the next morning.
Day 2: Cape Town/Lambert's Bay
Today's journey takes you to Lambert's Bay, a picturesque town on the west coast of South Africa, where you will enjoy an included wine tasting. Learn how to analyze your palates, listen to your taste buds, and how to pair your food with the best wine raised in the foothills of the Cederburg Mountains.
Day 3: Lambert's Bay/Orange River
Travelling north, the group will enjoy a full day's travel through this dry and remote part of South Africa.
In the mid-afternoon, cross into Namibia and a more arid region with a stop at scenic Orange River for the evening. After getting settled, choose to enjoy the late afternoon by the river bank.
Day 4: Orange River/Fish River Canyon/Keetmanshoop
Day 5: Keetmanshoop/Namib Desert
Arrive in the area in the late afternoon, where the towering red sand dunes of Sossusvlei form the gateway into the Namib Desert.
Day 6: Namib Desert
Enjoy a visit to Sossusvlei, a clay pan enclosed by the world's largest sand dunes, up to 300m (984 ft) high. Here, use some free time to enjoy the sand dunes on your own. Visit the Sesriem Canyon, a small canyon typical of the area.
Day 7: Namib Desert/Swakopmund
Get a real feel for the Namib Desert as we spend hours crossing this empty region.
En route to the Namibian coast, take a coffee break in Solitaire, a mystical village consisting of a filling station, general dealer/coffee shop, and small mechanical workshop. Before arriving to Swakopmund, drive through Walvis Bay, the only town on the Namibian coastline that boasts a deep-sea harbor.
Spend two nights in the area exploring this historical town or trying some of the numerous activities available, such as sandboarding or a skydiving.
Swakopmund has bizarre lunar landscapes, unforgettable sunsets, and prehistoric Welwitchia plants.
Day 8: Swakopmund
You can pre-book your sky dive on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.
Day 9: Swakopmund/Etosha National Park
Begin moving east into the interior of Namibia. On this route, pass through a lunar landscape and see the imposing Spitzkoppe, also known as the “Matterhorn” of Namibia, in the distance. Visit Etosha National Park on a wildlife safari drive in our touring vehicle. Keep an eye out for lions, giraffes, elephants, rhinos, and antelopes. After sunset, some animals may head to the watering holes near the campground.
Day 10: Etosha National Park
Day 11: Etosha National Park/Windhoek
Leave Etosha National Park and head south through the Namibian countryside to Windhoek.
Day 12: Windhoek/Ghanzi
Then while the day comes to an end, enjoy the warm hospitality of the San Bushmen as the group will be staying at the G Adventures-supported Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp. The best part? You are making a difference in the lives of this community just by enjoying your time at camp. So sit back, allow yourself to become immersed in their history and culture, sit around the fire, and simply enjoy the moment.
Continue through the eastern part of Namibia and cross into Botswana before travelling into the heart of the Kalahari.
Arrive in the late afternoon and camp in the Ghanzi area.
Day 13: Ghanzi to Maun
Travel along the northern portions of the Kalahari Desert throughout the day – this is a severely arid and barren landscape, though very beautiful.
After arrival in Maun, the biggest town in the Okavango Delta area, pick up any supplies needed and prepare for the journey into the Okavango Delta.
Choose to prebook a scenic helicopter ride through the Delta during your free time in Maun.
Day 14: Okavango Delta
The excursion begins with a drive in customized safari vehicles for about 1-2 hrs to the "dock" to board a mokoro (canoe) that takes us deep into the delta. After a 1-2 hrs in the mokoro, arrive to the camp.
In the evening, watch a traditional dance performance.
Day 15: Okavango Delta/Nata
Travel to Nata. Opt for a sunset wildlife safari drive or bush walk in the area. Watch elephants drink from the camp's watering hole at night.
Day 16: Nata/Kasane
Travel to Kasane outside the gates of Chobe National Park, home to the largest elephant population in Southern Africa.
Opt to pre-book a Chobe River Sunset Cruise on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.
Day 17: Kasane/Victoria Falls
Cross the border to enter into Zimbabwe and continue on to Victoria Falls, arriving in the early afternoon. This is a great base to see natural wonders and take part in some adventure activities.
Opt to get up close (and wet from the spray) while visiting the immense Victoria Falls, raft the whitewater of the mighty Zambezi, or, for the more adventurous, bungee jump with Victoria Falls in view.
Day 18: Victoria Falls
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $6979
Duration: 18 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
This 18-day journey through four African countries hits the highlights and is perfect for the adventurer who wants to discover the region’s diversity.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 15 Oct 2025
Customer Reviews
12/16/2023
My favorite trip yet!
12/16/2023
Saw many amazing things, well organized, long distances
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
12/16/2023
My favorite trip yet!
12/16/2023
Saw many amazing things, well organized, long distances
12/16/2023
It's the people who made it fun. Our fearless leader Arthur was beyond amazing. Easygoing yet very organized keeping us on track, full of knowledge teaching us history and culture, all around lovely. We had a good group of people and age range too!!!! However it was disruptive to have a third of our group leave at the 2 week mark and was awkward picking up 4 newcomers ? I would have gone a different time if I knew that ahead of time. I would forgo Victoria Falls - tourist gouge and stupidly expensive and spend more time in South Africa. The bus was kept clean but the seats are old and need replacing. I would also forgo the campsite at Sousselvea ? brutally hot and no shade.
12/16/2023
I was going to go for 10 as the trip was great but I took off 2 points due to the price being so high.
12/16/2023
The main reason I recommend guided tours is because you get to know in deep the destination chosen, because you are with an experienced local guide that knows in detail the best spots to visit
12/16/2023
Excellent overall experience.
12/09/2023
I was very satisfied with the holiday
12/09/2023
Meeting people with the same interest of travelling and enjoying new adventures.
12/09/2023
I have been very satisfied with my trips with you
12/09/2023
All my trips have completely fulfilled my expectations and I like the overall idea how G Adventures is working
12/09/2023
Everything taken care of by a wonderful CEO and sever. Getting to see all of the top sights in a condensed amount of time.
12/09/2023
Well organized, enjoyed the fact that it was not 5 star and had the opportunity to experience some more 'out of the way' places
12/09/2023
I have enjoyed trips in the past
12/09/2023
My CEO (Vitalise) and the driver (Peter) made the experience everything I'd hope for
11/11/2023
Our guide was excellent. The tour was amazing
11/11/2023
It was well organized, great travel companions and mostly good accommodations. But I personally think the group size (everyone is there, everyone has peed, etc.) is too big and the journey in proportion to the experiences was very long. I would plan a few more days to have more time to enjoy.
11/11/2023
Braison our tour leader was incredible. He was so fascinating, knowledgeable and skillful. He was always kind, considerate and he worked so very hard throughout the entire trip, not least in collaboration with Seth, who drove our bus with marvelous skill, sometimes when there was no longer an actual road! Together they made an awesome team, which enabled us as travelers to be an incredibly strong team too. I did not go higher than eight, because G Adventures could have made some easy, but significant changes, which would have helped a lot.
11/11/2023
Some of the very long journeys might be off putting for some people.
11/04/2023
I have been on 7 G Adventures trips and other than one in Italy have had fantastic experiences. I love the way they immerse you in the culture of the country you bare in and love the ethical way of travelling using local hotels and providers.
11/04/2023
G Adventures offers a good product at a good price
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