Southern Africa Northbound: Dunes, Deltas & Falls
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Southern Africa Northbound: Dunes, Deltas & Falls
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21 days
Small Group
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English
Experience Overview
Now's the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Sand dunes, safari drives, and epic sunrises. all that and we've only scratched the surface on this 21-day tour of southwestern Africa.
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre, Yzerfontein Your G for Good Moment: Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop, Windhoek Your G for Good Moment: Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp, Dekar Your G for Good Moment: Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch, Victoria Falls Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Discover Moment: Victoria Falls
- Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei Dunes, and Spitzkoppe entrance fees
- Etosha National Park entrance with wildlife safari drives
- Okavango Delta overnight bush camping excursion
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Participation camping (14 nts), permanent tented camp (1 nt), guesthouses (2 nts, multi-share with up to 10 people), basic bush camping (2 nts), hostel (1 nt, multi-share with 3 people).
- 18 breakfasts, 17 lunches, 12 dinners
Transport
- Lando (overland adventure vehicle), walking, mokoro, safari vehicle.
Group Leader
- 2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook, driver, local guides.
Highlights
- Experience the culture of Cape Town
- Spot wildlife on safari drives in Etosha National Park
- Cruise the Okavango Delta in a traditional canoe
- Meet the San people
- Marvel at the Fish River Canyon and Victoria Falls
Trip Details
21 days
Lando (overland adventure vehicle), walking, mokoro, safari vehicle.
English
Cape Town, South Africa
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Basic
18 - 39 Year Olds Only, Budget
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Cape Town
Tonight, get to know your group on your first night out together in Cape Town. After a brief welcome meeting and optional dinner out together, head to the clubs on Long Street to explore the vibrant nightlife. Put those dancing shoes on and get to know your fellow travel buddies as the adventure begins!
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.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Activity - Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.Accommodation - Hotel Sky Cape Town - Dorm Room
Day 2: Cape Town/Cederberg
In the afternoon the group will arrive at your first campsite where you can enjoy free time to sip on some local wine, or simply chill out by the campsite's swimming pool overlooking the vineyards.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - The San people of Southern Africa have historically faced centuries of political and cultural oppression. The !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre provides tailor-made training for young San women and men of Southern Africa. Travellers learn about San culture and history at the interpretive museum. Visits help trainees gain experience with international clients while garnering support for the centre's efforts to preserve San culture and history.Free_time - Relax or get out and explore this beautiful part of South Africa.Accommodation - Highlanders Campsite and Lodge
Day 3: Cederberg/Orange River
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Bushwhacked - Fiddlers Creek Camping
Day 4: Orange River/Fish River Canyon
The next stop is Fish River Canyon, the largest canyon in Africa, and arguably the second largest in the world. Hop off the Lando, do some stretches, take in the majestic beauty of the canyon and together watch as the vibrant sunset slips over the canyon's rim. Then it's on to camp to enjoy each other's company around the campfire as the stars begin to rise.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Activity - Visit Fish River Canyon, the largest canyon in Africa and, arguably, the second largest in the world. Watch as a stunning sunset slips over the canyon's rim in the early evening. We will only have access to the rim, but the views are spectacular.Accommodation - Hobas Lodge Campsite
Day 5: Fish River Canyon/Namib Desert
Pass by the small and desolate towns of Bethanien and Helmeringhausen and continue north along long and bumpy roads, en route to the Namib Desert. Then, embrace the bizarreness of this environment by really taking the time to enjoy it. The group will arrive in the area in the late afternoon, where the towering red sand dunes of Sossusvlei make you really feel as though you're in the middle of nowhere.
Set up camp and get some rest for the fun days ahead!
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Sossus Oasis Camp Site
Day 6: Namib Desert
After soaking in the desert's raw beauty, retreat to the cooler confines of Sesriem Canyon. Wander through this natural wonder in the afternoon when the shade provides a respite from the sun. Learn about the canyon's formation and discover hidden pools that sustain wildlife in this arid region.
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.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Set off for a climb of the mighty Dune 45. Look out and view the surrounding desert displaying its amazing orange and yellow hues. Magic!Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Enjoy a short stop at Sesriem Canyon, a small canyon typical of the area. The Tsauchab River flows through the canyon every five to ten years, and this creates the nearby salt and clay pan of Sossusvlei.Accommodation - Bushman's Desert Camp Sossus on foot Desert Walk
Day 7: Namib Desert/Swakopmund
Sandwiched between the Atlantic Ocean and the mighty Namib Desert, this coastal city has strong German heritage which is reflected in the architecture around town. The group will spend two nights in Swakopmund so fear not, you have time for all of the fun activities you want to try.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Amanpuri Backpackers
Day 8: Swakopmund
You can pre-book your sky dive on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy a free day in Namibia's adventure capital.Accommodation - Amanpuri Backpackers
Day 9: Swakopmund/Spitzkoppe
What is Spitzkoppe you ask? Great question! It's been dubbed the Matterhorn of Namibia. But basically, if you are the type of person who loves epic climbing, hiking, camping, stargazing, sunrises, and sunsets then Spitzkoppe will have a very special place in your heart.
Upon arrival, the rest of the day is yours to explore as you wish. This mountaineering paradise will have you breaking out of your comfort zones in no time. Scramble up rock faces to get that perfect view, take selfies under the natural rock arch, and get some artsy photos as the sun sets. Then after cooking up some grub around the campfire, get ready to see the milky way light up the night sky.
Explore on your own by foot, and be sure to check out the night sky—it's great for star-gazing!
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Spitzkoppe Community Restcamp
Day 10: Spitzkoppe/Etosha National Park
As you drive look out over the beautiful landscape as far as the eye can see. After sunset, watch animals at the watering holes near the camping area, which is safe, being well lit with flood lights. Free time this evening allows for the option of a night safari in an open vehicle.
Look out over beautiful desert landscapes as far as the eye can see. There are Himba, Herero, and Damara people along the way selling local arts, and we'll be sure to make a few stops to find out more about their offerings.
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.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Set off into the wilds of Etosha National Park in search of a wide variety of wildlife. More than 100 species of mammals call Etosha home, including lions, rhinos, elephants, giraffes, blue wildebeest, springbok, zebra, and hyenas. As for birds, the salt pan attracts pelicans, flamingos, and many other winged wonders. Bring your camera and go wild!Accommodation - Okaukeujo Restcamp
Day 11: Etosha National Park
Today, your group will embark on a full-day wildlife safari drive in Etosha NP. It's crazy the amount of animal species that occupy this smaller protected area (more than 100 different mammals call Etosha home). Try not let your attention wander as you move further and further into the wild lands of Etosha. Play some eye-spy with your travel buddies and go crazy with those cameras because we can't wait to see what you experience!
The coolest thing about this national park is that, because of its size and the large amount of animals within, it's almost as if the wildlife comes directly to you; especially during the dry season (May through October) when the animals all gather around the waterholes creating some of the densest wildlife viewing opportunities in the world.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Set off into the wilds of Etosha National Park in search of a wide variety of wildlife. More than 100 species of mammals call Etosha home, including lions, rhinos, elephants, giraffes, blue wildebeest, springbok, zebra, and hyenas. As for birds, the salt pan attracts pelicans, flamingos, and many other winged wonders. Bring your camera and go wild!Accommodation - Okaukeujo Restcamp
Day 12: Etosha National Park/Waterberg Plateau
Once the Lando pulls to a stop you'll be itching to stretch those legs so hit the trails in this gorgeous national park searching for secret plunge pools and wildlife such as buffalo and giraffe along the way. Or if you are looking to relax, chill out at camp, write in your travel journal, or take a dip in the pool of the group campsite.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Free_time - Free time to relax, take a hike, or opt for another wildlife safari drive.Accommodation - Waterberg Campsite
Day 13: Waterberg Plateau/Windhoek
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Penduka works with women from the Katutura township, and surrounding rural communities, by helping them develop livelihoods through working in their handicraft workshops and cafe. Penduka trains and employs women disadvantaged through poverty, disability, ill-health, or lack of education, empowering them to develop skills in textiles, beading and pottery. Pick up a fresh-packed lunch at the cafe to help support the centre before touring the facilities and purchasing some of these crafts.Accommodation - Urban Camp
Day 14: Windhoek/D'kar
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 (can you say best camping spot yet?)
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Activity - Immerse yourself in the culture and history of the Naro San when you stay at Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp tonight. This campsite and wildlife area is the only land-owned freehold by an Indigenous community in all of Southern Africa. The San are known throughout the continent for their warm hospitality, and tonight you have the opportunity to be immersed in their history and culture with a bush walk and dance around the campfire. Dqae Qare San Lodge provides much-needed employment for the nearby village of D'kar, and revenue from the lodge is invested in the nearby preschool, art program, museum, and community projects that bring clean water and other resources to the village. Everything for the lodge is community-sourced, including the labour, materials, artwork and ingredients for meals.
Day 15: D'kar/Maun
Then you have two options for your afternoon. You can take advantage of some leisure time around camp, catch up on some journaling, take some photos, and simply relax in this beautiful setting, or you can take to the air and book a scenic helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta for a bird's-eye view of the fertile lands at your feet. Search for wildlife as you soar through the sky and feel the rush of excitement in your veins.
In the evening set up camp, unwind with your friends and as the night settles around you search for shooting stars above from the comfort of your sleeping bag.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Sedia Hotel Campsite
Day 16: Maun/Okavango Delta
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride.Transport - Climb into a traditional canoe for a closer view of the shoreline.Activity - Step into the heart of Botswana’s wilderness on an unforgettable journey into the Okavango Delta. Your adventure begins with a scenic drive in an open 4x4 safari vehicle, travelling deep into the Sankoyo Concession, a pristine area teeming with wildlife and rich in natural beauty. Your secluded camp offers a true bush experience, with comfortable, fully set-up tents and the sounds of nature all around. From here, explore the Delta the traditional way, gliding quietly through the waterways in a mokoro canoe, steered by skilled local polers who know the channels like the back of their hand. Back on land, enjoy a guided walking safari for the rare opportunity to connect with the bush on foot. Learn about the plants, animal tracks, and smaller wildlife often missed from a vehicle, while keeping an eye out for the Delta’s bigger residents. Evenings will be spent relaxing by the campfire under a sky scattered with stars, swapping stories and listening to the night sounds of Africa. This is more than a trip, it’s an immersion into one of the world’s most remarkable ecosystems, guided by the people who call it home.Accommodation - Tamog Tours & Safaris Okavango Delta Camping
Day 17: Okavango Delta/Nata
The group will arrive to the campsite mid- to- late afternoon. Have a walk around, take pictures of the baobabs, swim in the pool and enjoy a proper shower after the night in the bush.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb into a traditional canoe for a closer view of the shoreline.Transport - Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride.Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Elephant Sands Lodge Campsite
Day 18: Nata/Kasane
Journey to the area of Chobe National Park, home to the largest elephant population in Southern Africa. The best way to appreciate the area's thousands of resident elephants, crocodiles and hippos, is with an optional sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River.
You can pre-book the Chobe River Sunset Cruise on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Thebe River Safari Lodge Campsite
Day 19: Kasane/Victoria Falls
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.
Continue on to the town Victoria Falls, a great base to see falls, and take part in some exciting activities.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Some nationalities do require a visa for Zimbabwe, and many visas are available for purchase right at the border. See our visa section for further information. Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Start your visit to Victoria Falls off on the right foot by sitting down to a traditional, Zimbabwean meal, cooked by the Lusumpuko Women’s Club, a group of women from a nearby township. A demonstration by the ladies will show you exactly how Zimbabweans traditionally eat their food, and you’ll be served a farm-to-table meal made with traditional, local, in-season ingredients. This meal provides much-needed income to the cooperatives’ 20 members – changing their lives and families in the process.Accommodation - Explorers Village Camping
Day 20: Victoria Falls
For the adventurous we recommend going whitewater rafting, taking a scenic helicopter flight over the falls (epic selfies anyone?), or taking the plunge (literally) while bungee jumping with Victoria Falls in sight. (Oh man... just thinking of that makes our heads spin and our palms sweat!) Not looking to turn your hair gray today? Either way the choice is yours, but remember you're here now so why not escape those comfort zones?
Victoria Falls is a great base to see both natural wonders and take part in some exciting activities. Get up close (and wet from the spray) while awing at the immense Victoria Falls, raft the whitewater of the mighty Zambezi, and for the more adventurous, bungee jump with the Victoria Falls in view.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out and explore the many things on offer in the Victoria Falls area.Accommodation - Explorers Village Camping
Day 21: Victoria Falls
Meals included: Breakfast
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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.
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AUD $3999
Duration: 21 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Now's the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Sand dunes, safari drives, and epic sunrises. all that and we've only scratched the surface on this 21-day tour of southwestern Africa.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 07 Jun 2026
Customer Reviews
12/23/2023
Very good quality of trips what G Adventures always offers
12/23/2023
Everything was so well organized und I felt really safe.
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
12/23/2023
Very good quality of trips what G Adventures always offers
12/23/2023
Everything was so well organized und I felt really safe.
12/23/2023
I really enjoyed the Tour, for me it was the perfect fit to discover Southern Africa, I would definitely do it again, maybe to see the other Africans countries.
12/16/2023
Camping, because it's not the type of travel for everyone especially for older people
12/16/2023
This trip was amazing, with knowledgeable guides, I threshing places, and a lot of opportunities to learn about the local cultures and to try their cuisine
12/16/2023
It was a very well run trip, the CEO were amazing, I always felt safe and it was an incredible experience
12/15/2023
very superficial trip, little information about the different countries and the local people living there, very authoritarian tour guides
12/16/2023
Meeting new friends and doing awesome activities
12/16/2023
You meet lots of wonderful people on the trip, everything is organized for you and you see the most beautiful places!
12/02/2023
Great tour and amazing guides. I also feel that G Adventures often attracts more like-minded travelers making it a fun experience. Although the camping can be a bit rough at times, it was way better than I expected. The quality of the CEOs/drivers (Kirsti and JP) also made it an amazing experience
12/02/2023
Good tours at value prices, affordable for backpackers.
12/02/2023
Just did my first G tour and it was the best experience I've ever had
11/25/2023
We did a camping trip and it would be to much for some of our family but I would assume that the same trip staying in hotels would be better for them
11/25/2023
Nice to travel with people from all over the world. But the pace is really fast.
11/25/2023
I like the possibility to see as much as you can within a short amount of time. Nonetheless going through 4 countries in Africa within 3 weeks has been quite exhausting as well, especially when it comes to putting up/down camp almost every day. Retrospective I would have preferred to stay longer than 1 night at a place more often. But I loved the camping, that way you got to truly experience the African wildlife and nature
11/25/2023
Tour was well organized, driver and guide were awesome, good vibes
11/11/2023
It is a very safe way to travel and see the world as well as to meet new people.
11/04/2023
The tour leaders were amazing and all of the activities and overall experience was great!
11/04/2023
The whole experience was amazing. The CEO/ guides were incredible and beyond my expectations. The itinerary was even better than I thought!
11/04/2023
Pricing, availability, experience
11/04/2023
Francois & Eddy were the key to making this trip as fantastic as it was. Their knowledge and assistance throughout the entire time was second to none and made it super easy for us as travelers.
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