Basix
Overland
Wildlife
Cape Town to Vic Falls
22 days • 4.9
5
Excellent
137 reviews
22 days
Start
Cape Town, South Africa
Finish
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Trip Code
UXOF
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 22
Physical Rating
Meals
19 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 16 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle, Open safari vehicle, Mokoro
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (15 nights), Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night), Camping (without facilities) (1 night), Cabin (3 nights), Hotel (1 night)
From £2,524(22 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Enjoy a full-day game drive in Etosha National Park – home to a wide range of Southern Africa's wildlife, including the endangered black rhino.
Glide through the lily-pad-clad waterways of the Okavango Delta on a mokoro (a small dugout canoe) and escape civilisation with an overnight stay at your island camp surrounded by hippos.
Listen to the songs and stories of Namibia’s San people, the oldest inhabitants of Southern Africa, and gain an insight into their traditional customs and beliefs.
Take an optional cruise down the Chobe River for the opportunity to get up close (but not too personal!) to hippos, crocodiles and the Chobe icon – the magnificent African elephant.
Be mesmerised by the staggering force and beauty of Victoria Falls, and experience first-hand why it’s renowned as the ‘smoke that thunders’ – a natural wonder that must be seen to be believed.
By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Tuuur Foundation partner, Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust. Donations help employ a team of Community Guardians who collaborate with locals to find sustainable solutions to human-wildlife conflict and conservation in Southern Africa.
Is this trip right for you?
This is an overland trip. That means you’ll be travelling with a group in a purpose-built vehicle, visiting remote communities, setting up your own tent, occasionally roughing it in the bush with no facilities, and getting the best possible views of Africa’s iconic wildlife. The drive days can be long, but it’s as much about the journey as the destination, and half the fun is the camaraderie. For more info on this style of travel, see our Africa Overland page: https://www.tuuur.com/au/africa/overland https://www.tuuur.com/au/africa/overland (https://www.tuuur.com/au/africa/overland)
There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.
Camping out in the amazing Okavango wilderness means digging a bush toilet and going without a shower. It's all part of the delta experience.
Itinerary
Embark on a wild South African adventure in search of elephants and antelope
Get set for an adventure packed with roaming wildlife, remote desert landscapes, semi-nomadic tribal communities and natural wonders – this is South Africa! From Cape Town, this 22-day overland adventure takes you on a ride through Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. See a burnt orange sunset over Fish River Canyon, take a river cruise through Chobe National Park and canoe down the Okavango Delta. Embark on a game drive in Etosha National Park, look out for the Big Five and the endangered black rhino and feel the raw power of Victoria Falls on a journey filled with the very best of southern Africa.
Inclusions
Meals
19 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 16 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle, Open safari vehicle, Mokoro
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (15 nights), Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night), Camping (without facilities) (1 night), Cabin (3 nights), Hotel (1 night)
Included activities
Fish River Canyon - Canyon entrance
Sossusvlei - 4x4 Tour
Sesriem - Sand dunes visit
Cape Cross Nature Reserve - Cape Cross seal colony
Etosha National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Grootfontein - San Bushman cultural experience
Okavango Delta - Mokoro safari
Okavango Delta - Boat Safari
Okavango Delta - Nature Walk
Okavango Delta - Mokoro Safari
Okavango Delta - Nature walk
Chobe National Park - Dawn 4WD Safari
Optional activities
Cape Town - Table Mountain Hike - ZAR1600
Cape Town - Table Mountain Aerial Cable - ZAR380
Cape Town - Robben Island tour - ZAR550
Cape Town - Best of the Cape Combo Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000
Cape Town - Cape Peninsula and SUP Tour - Full Day - ZAR2100
Cape Town - Robben Island Ferry & Table Mountain Tour - Full Day - ZAR1800
Cape Town - Winelands Tour - Full Day - ZAR1800
Cape Town - Winelands Tour - Half Day - ZAR1350
Cape Town - Cape Peninsula & Table Mountain Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000
Cape Town - Cape Malay Cooking Tour - Half Day - ZAR1200
Cape Town - Township Experience - Half Day - ZAR965
Cape Town - City and Waterfront Tour - Half Day - ZAR1100
Cape Town - Cape Peninsula & Kirstenbosch Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000
Cape Town - District Six & Bo-Kapp Cultural Tour - Half Day - ZAR965
Klawer - Winery visit & tasting - ZAR140
Orange River - Canoe trip - NAD550
Swakopmund - Swakopmund Museum - USD2
Swakopmund - Sea kayaking - USD85
Swakopmund - Seal and dolphin cruise - USD60
Swakopmund - Horse riding - USD65
Swakopmund – Living Desert Tour - USD60
Swakopmund – Township Tour - USD45
Spitzkoppe - San People rock painting guided walk - ZAR50
Etosha National Park - Evening Game Drive - ZAR750
Bagani - Sunset Cruise - USD25
Chobe National Park - Boat Cruise - BWP270
Chobe National Park - 4WD Safari - BWP580
Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls entrance - USD50
Victoria Falls - Canoe trail (full day) - USD185
Victoria Falls - Flying fox - USD50
Victoria Falls - Gorge swing - USD103
Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight of the Angels (12 mins - Excludes US$25 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD150
Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight (25 mins - Excludes US$30 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD284
Victoria Falls - Rafting & river boarding (half day) - USD218
Victoria Falls - Sunset cruise on the Zambezi river - USD50
Victoria Falls - Village & township tour - USD61
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip and is subject to availability. The single supplement excludes Day 7-9 in Swakopmund and Day 16-17 in the Okavango Delta, where you will be in shared accommodation. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. This trip starts with a welcome meeting at 6pm on Day 1 in Cape Town. This trip ends on Day 22 and you are free to leave at any time.
Reviews (136)
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4 stars
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David
Mar 11, 2025
Exceptional Safari Experience – Highly Recommended! Our recent tour was nothing short of amazing, thanks to an outstanding team that made every moment unforgettable. This tour exceeded all expectations! We would book it again in a heartbeat and highly recommend it to anyone looking for an incredible safari experience. And if possible, we’d love to do it all over again with the same amazing team!
Lara
Mar 11, 2025
We had an amazing experience, thanks to an incredible team! Steve, our guide, was absolutely fantastic—funny, warm-hearted, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. He made sure everyone felt included and taken care of, always bringing great energy to the trip. Henry, the chef, did an outstanding job with the food. He maintained high hygiene standards and offered a great selection, even for vegetarians. Every meal was delicious, varied, and healthy. His constant laughter and positive attitude made meal times even more enjoyable! Steve, our driver, made us feel completely safe throughout the journey. He was always ready to help and ensured a smooth and stress-free ride. Together, they make a perfect team, creating a fun and memorable trip. I would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone!
Linda
Mar 10, 2025
Cape Town to Vic Falls : an awesome trip that we would wholeheartedly recommend: lots of travel, hot and humid, but so worth it!
Jenna
Mar 10, 2025
Wonderful trip with the best crew!! Steve, Henry and Steve are all exceptional and the places you get to visit on this trip are spectacular. The crew and fellow travelers help make the camping fun - be sure you are up for lots of camping! - and it's all part of what makes this trip special. I would highly recommend Intrepid and this crew to anyone for an amazing experience in southern Africa.
Marina
Mar 09, 2025
Both my husband and I could highly recommend this trip. Most places you can do an upgrade to a room. But the camping adds another experience too the overall experience. The truck ( happily named THE BEAST ) was comfortable. The crew were very experienced and a joy to be around. The food was very good . There was three or vegetarian on this trip and they were more than happy with there meals.
Nicola
Jan 24, 2025
As a regular traveler with Intrepid, this is one of my best tours. The camping facilities were better than I expected, and the tour truck more comfortable and spacious. The amazing scenery and game drives made up for the long days on the road and the early mornings.
Jana
Jan 24, 2025
It was a very nice expirience and we saw so many amazing animals and landscapes on this tour! The guides knew a lot about culture and nature. It was a great tour to get to know a part of Africa!
Michaela
Jan 24, 2025
The.Best.Trip. Can't fault a thing. Had the most amazing time camping and our group were all so kind. There was a mixture of couples and solo traveller's of all ages. The crew are so organized and I felt so safe. Food was so so good also. I made the most amazing memories. If you're up for an adventure, book it!!
Claire
Jan 24, 2025
Having never travelled alone i was understandably slight nervous. Upon meeting our tour leader Dan, I immediately relaxed and have had the most amazing travel experience of my life. Thank you Intrepid!
Paul
Jan 24, 2025
A pan African adventure, excellently gouded by our wonderful crew, Dan, Ken and OT
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