Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping

G Adventures · 21 days
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping
21 Days
From AUD $3199 Was AUD $3999
Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Average

Rating

Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping

Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping

G Adventures · 21 days
Duration

21 days

Tour Type

Small Group

Accommodations

Basic

Physical Rating

Average

Guide Language

English

Experience Overview

Think sand dunes, safari drives, and unforgettable sunrises, and still you’ll only have scratched the surface of this 21-day camping adventure through southwestern Africa.

Highlights

  • Witness first-hand the vibrant culture of Cape Town
  • Search for wildlife on adrenaline-surging safari drives in Etosha National Park
  • Travel into the Okavango Delta in a traditional dugout canoe
  • Meet San people at their local village
  • Marvel at the impressive Fish River Canyon

Trip Details

Duration

21 days

Transportation

Lando (overland adventure vehicle), walking, mokoro, safari vehicle.

Tour Type

Small Group

Guide Language

English

Starts

Cape Town, South Africa

Finishes

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Accommodations

Basic

Travel Style

Classic

Physical Rating

Average

Itinerary

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Day 1: Cape Town

Arrive at any time.

Tonight, after a brief welcome meeting, attend an optional group dinner for your first night in 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.
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Day 2: Cape Town/Cederberg

Hit the road in the Lando and view the stunning Western Cape scenery on the way to the G Adventures-supported !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre. Learn about the history and culture of the ancient San people. Arrive to the campsite in the afternoon and enjoy free time in the area.
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Day 3: Cederberg/Orange River

Travel north past large plantations of rooibos tea. Camp at the scenic Orange River and arrive at the site with enough time to enjoy a late afternoon swim in the river.
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Day 4: Orange River/Fish River Canyon

Travel to Fish River Canyon today, the largest canyon in Africa. Hop out of the Lando to watch sunset over the canyon's rim. Set up camp nearby and sit around the campfire.
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Day 5: Fish River Canyon/Namib Desert

Sit back in the Lando and travel north along long, bumpy roads to the Namib Desert. Arrive and set up camp in the late afternoon, and admire the towering red sand dunes of Sossusvlei seeming to rise up towards the sky in the middle of nowhere.
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Day 6: Namib Desert

Begin the day at dawn and watch sunrise from atop the iconic Dune 45. Later, venture to the surreal Deadvlei for an optional excursion to this mesmerizing clay pan before slipping into the shadier areas of Sesriem Canyon to learn about its formation and ability to sustain wildlife with hidden pools.
Conclude your day with a scenic drive, if time allows, stopping at the quaint town of Solitaire, before settling in at the campsite. Here, you may opt for an evening activity: "Namib Desert Walk." This activity is an educational experience about bushmen's survival in the desert, the geology of sand dunes, and local wildlife, and ends with a beautiful desert sunset.
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Day 7: Namib Desert/Swakopmund

Cross over the dry mountain passes and vast empty region of the Namib Desert en route to adrenaline capital; Swakopmund. The group will spend two nights here with plenty of time for the many optional activities in the area.
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Day 8: Swakopmund

Spend a free day in Swakopmund. Try activities like skydiving and sand boarding. For an even bigger adventure, hop on a scenic flight over the Skeleton Coast.
You can pre-book your sky dive on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.
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Day 9: Swakopmund/Spitzkoppe

Jump in the Lando and travel toward the granite peaks of Spitzkoppe. Dubbed the Matterhorn of Namibia, this is the perfect place for epic outdoor adventures. Enjoy free time here upon arrival.
Explore on your own by foot, and be sure to check out the night sky—it's great for star-gazing!
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Day 10: Spitzkoppe/Etosha National Park

Soak in the strangeness of this unique landscape before moving on to Etosha National Park for some prime wildlife viewing. Enjoy a safari drive in the park on the way to your camp.
After sunset, watch animals at the watering holes near the camping area, which is safe, being well lit with flood lights. Free time at night allows for the option of a night safari in an open vehicle.
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Day 11: Etosha National Park

Embark on a full-day wildlife safari drive in Etosha National Park. Search for more than 100 different mammals that call this park home. During the dry season (May through October) the animals all gather around the waterfalls creating some of the densest wildlife viewing in the world.
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Day 12: Etosha National Park/Waterberg Plateau

Move on from Etosha today and travel further south to the Waterberg Plateau. Spend free time exploring the trails in this national park in search of more wildlife, or choose to relax at camp.
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Day 13: Waterberg Plateau/Windhoek

Travel south through the Namibian countryside to Windhoek. Lunch will be had along the way at the G Adventures-supported Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop. There will be free time in Windhoek upon arrival.
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Day 14: Windhoek/D'kar

Cross the border from Namibia into Botswana and travel east into the heart of the Kalahari to D'kar. Catch a glimpse of how the local San Bushmen adapted to this difficult landscape on an optional bushman walk.

Later, enjoy the warm hospitality of the San Bushmen as the group will be staying at the G Adventures-supported Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp.
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Day 15: D'kar/Maun

Climb in the Lando and continue towards Maun. In the afternoon, there will be free time to unwind before setting up camp with the group.
Choose to prebook a scenic helicopter ride through the Delta during your free time in Maun.
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Day 16: Maun/Okavango Delta

Dive right into nature today for an overnight excursion in the Okavango Delta. Do some birdwatching and travel in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) to the basic bush camp. Set up camp and head out for a wildlife walk in the area. Gather around the campfire for a sundowner in the evening.
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Day 17: Okavango Delta/Gweta

Set out on a morning safari walk before returning to Maun via the mokoro. Then, get back inside the Lando and travel to the ancient baobab trees of Gweta. There will be free time upon arrival.
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Day 18: Gweta/Kasane

Venture north from Gweta to Kasane. There will be time for an optional river cruise through Chobe National Park before setting up camp under a sky full of stars.
Journey to the area of Chobe National Park, home to the largest elephant population in Southern Africa. You can pre-book the Chobe River Sunset Cruise on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.
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Day 19: Kasane/Victoria Falls

Choose to go on an early safari drive in the morning before travelling with the group from Botswana across the border to Zimbabwe. Sit down for a traditional lunch at the G Adventurers-supported Lusumpuko Women's Club. Continue on to the town Victoria Falls, a great base to see the falls, and take part in some exciting activities.
Opt to prebook the Chobe National Park Safari Drive and head out early into the park before crossing the border from Botswana to Zimbabwe at the Kazungula border post.
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Day 20: Victoria Falls

Spend a free day in Victoria Falls. For the adventurous, there are activities like whitewater rafting or a scenic helicopter flight over the falls. The choice is yours!
Victoria Falls is a great base to see both natural wonders and take part in some exciting activities.
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Day 21: Victoria Falls

Depart at any time.
If you aren't ready to go home yet talk with your CEO about extending your adventure and get to know more of Zimbabwe or beyond!
Exclusions
  • 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.
Important Information
Meals

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.

Luggage

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.

Mobility

Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.

Fitness Level

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).

Sightseeing

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.

Visas

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.
Departure Dates & Surcharges: See checkout for live dates and availability.

From
AUD $3999

AUD $3,199
(Tour only)
Offer ends 21 Sep, 2025 Per Person Twin Share
20% Off

Duration: 21 days

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Average

Think sand dunes, safari drives, and unforgettable sunrises, and still you’ll only have scratched the surface of this 21-day camping adventure through southwestern Africa.

Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 23 Nov 2025

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