Basix
Cape Town to Vic Falls
4.9
Excellent
167 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, 4WD 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 £2,319(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 civilization 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 mesmerized 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.
Is this trip right for you?
No two journeys in Africa are identical. 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. Be prepared for travel times to be longer or shorter than advised. Weather and road conditions can change things significantly, so embrace the detours, shortcuts, and unforgettable moments along the way.
This is a participatory overland camping trip. That means you’ll be travelling with a group in a purpose-built vehicle, visiting remote communities, setting up your tent, helping out with camp chores, occasionally roughing it in the bush with no facilities, and getting the best possible views of iconic African wildlife. For more info on this style of travel, see our Africa overland page at tuuur.com/africa/overland.
The day-to-day itinerary features a selection of optional activities. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and is intended only as a guide. Prices are approximate and may change at the discretion of the local provider. All activities are subject to availability.
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.
No two journeys in Africa are identical. 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. Be prepared for travel times to be longer or shorter than advised. Weather and road conditions can change things significantly, so embrace the detours, shortcuts, and unforgettable moments along the way.
This is a participatory overland camping trip. That means you’ll be travelling with a group in a purpose-built vehicle, visiting remote communities, setting up your tent, helping out with camp chores, occasionally roughing it in the bush with no facilities, and getting the best possible views of iconic African wildlife. For more info on this style of travel, see our Africa overland page at tuuur.com/africa/overland.
The day-to-day itinerary features a selection of optional activities. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and is intended only as a guide. Prices are approximate and may change at the discretion of the local provider. All activities are subject to availability.
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, 4WD 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 and ends on Day 22, and you are free to leave at any time.
3. Since this is part of a combination trip, some of your fellow travellers may be continuing their journey. If you have more time to explore Africa, you may want to check out our Southern Africa Adventure tour.
Reviews (168)
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Elle
Sep 06, 2025
Absolutely phenomenal trip! From stunning landscapes to daily animal viewing...this trip exceeded all my expectations Big shout out to our crew OG Dan and Steve, we were educated, well fed and felt safe at all times Be prepared for early mornings, big days and dusty roads but so worth it This trip will change your life for the better! Oh Africa...you are embedded in my heart forever! ❤️
Caitlin
Sep 02, 2025
OG, Daniel and Steve were absolutely incredible and made this trip something I will never forget. The food was excellent and dietary needs were very well catered for. OG in particular was incredibly knowledgeable, thoughtful and organised, and made the trip special for the whole group. I could not recommend this trip highly enough.
Mwl
Aug 31, 2025
The trip was very inspiring and had a lot of knowledge the team went above and beyond what they could of done could not fault them
Jenny
Aug 31, 2025
The trip was inspiring and the crew was amazing.
Madeleine
Aug 23, 2025
A spectacular trip with a lot of variety! As an infrequent camper, I had the best time and always felt safe and comfortable.
Emma
Aug 22, 2025
This was a fantastic trip and great introduction to Africa! The MJ, Henry and Ben were a fantastic team who took great care of us during the trip. We would love to travel with them again!
Louise
Aug 21, 2025
Amazing trip from start to finish! Couldn’t recommend highly enough. The crew (MJ, Henry and Ben) were incredible and made this trip the best it could be. Very full and brilliant itinerary. Saw so much and had so many varied and amazing experiences in a short space of time.
Brendan
Aug 12, 2025
This is a very effective trip for visiting Namibia and parts of Botswana and Victoria Falls. Food, transport and camping facilities excellent. Intrepid crew friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. Itinerary very good although I felt maybe a few too many free afternoons. Plan something for Swokopmund as 2.5days is too long. Do every optional game drive and activity and you will have a great adventure! Enjoy!
Alison
Aug 11, 2025
Experiencing South Africa by camping is a really exceptional experience. The stars, the pink/red sunrises/sunsets, the landscapes, the nightly grunting hippos, the sounds of a myriad of birds and hyenas lulling you to sleep and waking you up. And, the luxury of time spent on the bus talking to other like minded people, our local guides sharing their experiences of Africa or just staring out the window as the scenery unfolds around you. Like I said, special.
Lindsay
Jul 31, 2025
I chose this trip for my first time to Africa because of all the positive reviews, and I can now say, they are spot on! I can't speak highly enough about this tour. I felt prepared from beginning and well taken care of all throughout the trip. Zach, Nico, and Kim were fantastic people to guide, drive, and cook for us. The way they were able to work together created a cohesive environment from day one.
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