On arrival into Victoria Falls, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day may be spent at leisure or partaking in one of the many activities on offer (at own expense). Your guide will take you on a tour of the mighty Victoria Falls, known by the local Kololo tribe as Mosi oa Tunya- “the Smoke that thunders”. In the afternoon we have a relaxing sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River, basking in the afterglow of the day. This evening you will meet your guide and the rest of the group for your pre-departure meeting.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES IN VICTORIA FALLS
Below is a list of some of the most popular optional activities on offer in Victoria Falls. Pre-booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. All activities are subject to availability and may require a minimum amount of passengers to operate. Certain activities only operate at specific times of the year. Please contact the reservation office for further information.

15 Minute Helicopter Flight
22 Minute Helicopter Flight
Boma Dinner incl. transfers
Guided Tour of the Victoria Falls
Dinner Cruise
Bungee Jump
Bridge Swing
Bridge Slide
Historical Bridge Tour
Canopy Tour
Flying Fox (Cable Slide)
Gorge Swing
Zip Line
Horse Back Safaris (novice)
Canoeing (full day)
Rafting (full day, low water)
Rafting (full day, high water)
Batoka Gorge Hike and Ndebele Village Tour
Traditional Village Tour

Departure: 08h00
Distance: 90 km

This morning is available to explore Victoria Falls and all it offers. A mid-morning departure takes you on to Botswana for the next two nights. You will have the remainder of the day at leisure or to partake in optional activities. (BLD)

The next day, you will rise early for a morning game drive in the Chobe National Park, the second largest park in Botswana covering 10,566 km2. Chobe has one of the greatest concentrations of elephant found on the African continent. In the afternoon you will go on a cruise on the Chobe River, a truly unforgettable experience and one of the best ways to view the wildlife and the spectacular sunset. (B)

Departure: 08h00
Distance: 265 km

Leaving Botswana, you will travel through Chobe National Park before crossing over into Namibia and driving through the Caprivi to your camp on the banks of the Kwando River. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure, sit back, relax and take in the sights and sounds of the Kwando River. (BLD)

Departure: 08h00
Distance: 385 km

Today you will leave your camp on the Caprivi for Etsha 13, on the western border of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Unlike other deltas, it flows into the Kalahari Desert without reaching the coast, which makes it unique. Enroute to camp you will go on a game drive to the Mahangu National Park which is rich in fauna and flora. In the park you have the chance of spotting game such as sable and roan, elephants, hippos, buffalos, and many types of antelope. For bird watchers the Mahangu National Park offers more than 420 different bird species. (BLD)

The next day is spent exploring the network of water pathways floating through thick vegetation in mokoros (traditional dugout canoes), discovering a variety of birds and wildlife. You will stop at a secluded island to take a 1½ hour guided walk hoping to spot elephants, waterbuck or other animals living in this water filled paradise. (BLD)

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES AT GUMA LAGOON
Pre-booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. All activities are subject to availability and may require a minimum amount of passengers to operate. Certain activities only operate at specific times of the year. Please contact the reservation office for further information.

Scenic Helicopter Flight 30 Minute One Person
Scenic Helicopter Flight 30 Minute Two Persons
Scenic Helicopter Flight 30 Minute Three Persons

Departure: 07h00
Distance: 380 km

Today you will leave Botswana and make your way into Namibia and head along the Caprivi to Rundu. You will make your way to Kaisosi River Lodge and spend a relaxing afternoon at your lodge on the banks of the Kavango River. Optional activities such as a visit to the Mbunza Living Museum, a traditional cultural school and communal business for the local Kavango people, or a sunset cruise are available (at own expense). Alternatively just relax by the pool with a sundowner listening to the sounds of Mother Nature. (BL)

Departure: 08h00
Distance: 435 km

The following morning you will travel to Etosha National Park. The next 3 days are spent on game drives in the hopes of spotting lion, leopard, elephant and rhino as well as cheetah, giraffe, zebra and the numerous different types of antelope the park has to offer. Your nights are spent at the flood lit waterholes encountering the park’s various nocturnal animals as they come to drink. Etosha Game Park was declared a National Park in 1907 and it is home to approximately 114 mammal species, 340 bird species, 110 reptile species, 16 amphibian species and, surprisingly, one species of fish. (BL)

Departure: 08h00
Distance: 100 km

Enjoy scheduled game viewing activities. (BL)

Departure: 08h00
Distance: 100 km

Enjoy scheduled game viewing activities. (BLD)

Departure: 07h00
Distance: 280 km

Today you will leave the wild animals of Etosha behind and move onto the spectacular scenery of Damaraland. Your final destination for the day will be Kamanjab. In the afternoon explore a Himba village, which will be a journey of culture exchange, learning and understanding the ways of the last traditional tribe in Namibia, the Ova-Himba. (BLD)

Departure: 07h00
Distance: 330 km

After your cultural experience in Kamanjab you will travel southwards to Omaruru. Once a mission station, the settlement has great historic significance and has evolved into an artistic hub for local crafts and small industries. You will stop at local distillery and small wine cellar to taste some of its home-grown produce before arriving out your accommodation in the afternoon. (BL)

Departure: 08h00
Distance: 560 km

Today you will move westwards across the desert plains travelling to Spitzkoppe, an iconic group of curved granite mountains with vivid colours. After a walk amongst the boulders to view the ancient Bushmen paintings and engravings, you will head towards the Atlantic coast. As you follow the Skeleton Coast on your way to Swakopmund you will visit Cape Cross – the largest breeding place of the Cape Fur Seals. Arrive into the charming coastal town of Swakopmund, where you will have the opportunity to partake in a few of the many optional activities that are offered, over the next two days. Alternatively just soak up the atmosphere of this little quaint German town and enjoy its beauty and beaches. (BL), (B)

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES IN SWAKOPMUND
Below is a list of some of the most popular optional activities on offer in Swakopmund. Pre-booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. All activities are subject to availability and may require a minimum amount of passengers to operate. Certain activities only operate at specific times of the year. Please contact the reservation office for further information.

Quad biking (2 hour)
Sand boarding lie-down
Sand boarding standing up
Living Desert Tour
Township Tour
Tandem Sky Diving
Scenic flights (various)
Shore fishing
Boat fishing
Kayaking
Dolphin, Seal & Whale Cruise

Departure: 08h00
Distance: 295 km

The day is spent driving through the Namib Naukluft National Park on your way to Sossusvlei. The Namib-Naukluft Desert is an ancient land with an ageless spirit. It is home to some of the rarest plant and animal species in the world and sightings of this flora and fauna on a Namibian safari are a must. The animals of this harsh landscape include the oryx, springbok and Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra. (BL)

The next morning you need to wake up early to visit the world’s highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. These dunes, which can reach heights of over 300m, are absolutely spectacular and provide for a fantastic photo opportunity. With luck, there may even be water in the vlei (lake). You will also stop to view the Sesriem Canyon, which was carved millions of years ago by the Tsauchab River. (BLD)

Departure: 07h00
Distance: 600 km

Today is a long driving day, you will travel south to your accommodation which is situated close to the Fish River Canyon, the second largest canyon on earth. Later in the evening take in another perfect African sunset with the magnificent views and scenery along the edge of the canyon. (BLD)

Departure: 09h00
Distance: 220 km

Today you will travel to your camp on the banks of the Orange River, the natural border between South Africa and Namibia. You will stop at Ai-Ais, where thermal water rich in sulphates and fluorides and with a temperature of approximately 60°C gushes forth from the springs. In the Nama language, “Ai-Ais” means “burning water”. The next day the only travelling is done in a canoe. Put your feet up and relax as the currents take you downstream the Orange River – mind the rapids though! (BLD)

Departure: 08h00
Distance: 470 km

Today you will cross the border into South Africa and make your way down the West Coast. If you are travelling in spring you will see the spectacular carpets of wildflowers in the famous Namaqualand region. You will arrive in Clanwilliam in the late afternoon, one of the ten oldest towns in the country, nestled at the foot of the Cedarberg Mountains. (BLD)

Departure: 10h00
Distance: 230 km

This morning, before heading off you can enjoy a local favourite of Rooibos tea tasting. Rooibos is indigenous to the Western Cape and has major nutritional and health benefits. A day drive through the mountains takes you to your final destination, Cape Town. You will stop at the beach on the Atlantic Ocean to view Table Mountain across the bay. (BL)

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES IN CAPE TOWN
Below is a list of some of the most popular optional activities on offer in Cape Town. Pre-booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. All activities are subject to availability and may require a minimum amount of passengers to operate. Certain activities only operate at specific times of the year or certain days of the week. Please contact the reservation office for further information.

Full Day Cape Winelands Tour
Winelands with Bicycles
Half Day City Tour
Cape Town City Cycle Tour
Township Tour
Shark Cage Diving (Gansbaai)
Whale Route Tour
Give Back Cultural Field Trip

Departure: 08h00
Distance: 50 km

This morning you will be collected and taken by cable car, up the legendary Table Mountain for spectacular views of the Mother City and the surrounding peninsula. Back to the city, you will see the Company Gardens, Greenmarket Square, the SA Museum and colourful and picturesque Malay Quarter known Bo-Kaap. In the afternoon enjoy a wine tasting and lunch at a local wine estate in Constantia. We also suggest a visit to the V&A Waterfront, situated in the heart of Cape Town’s working harbour, offering an abundance of indoor shopping and entertainment. (BL)

Departure: 08h00
Distance: 250 km

Today you will explore the Cape Peninsula. Travelling along the Atlantic Seaboard via Sea Point, Clifton and Camps Bay, stop at Maiden Cove look-out point before continuing to Hout Bay. Here you have the option to take a boat trip to Seal Island (seasonal and at own expense). Continue travelling to Chapman’s Peak, one of the world’s most breath-taking coastal drives, to Cape Point and the Good Hope Nature Reserve. In the afternoon travel on to Simon’s Town, a village with charming Victorian architecture, a naval base and a large penguin colony at the beautiful Boulders Beach. Entrance to Boulders Beach is optional and at your own expense. (B)

Your safari ends after breakfast when you will be transferred to Cape Town International Airport for your onward flight. (B)