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Overland
Wildlife
Vic Falls to Cape Town
22 Days | Explore the contrasting lands of southern Africa
4.9
Excellent
79 reviews
22 days
Start
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Finish
Cape Town, South Africa
Trip Code
YXOF
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - null
Physical Rating
Meals
19 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 16 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle, 4x4 Safari Vehicle, Mokoro
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (17 nights), Camping (without facilities) (1 night), Cabin (3 nights)
From £2,505(22 days)
Trip Informations
Experience the extremes of southern Africa’s landscapes on this trip that travels from the thunderous Victoria Falls to cosmopolitan Cape Town, travel down lush waterways in the enigmatic Okavango Delta, cruise past elephants and birds on the Chobe River, climb giant sand dunes in Namibia, camp to the sounds of Africa's wildlife and spot big cats, rhinos, zebras and antelopes on Etosha National Park's arid plains. Visit the people who make their homes here, from mokoro polers on the delta to the San people of Namibia.
Why you’ll love this trip
Glide through the lily pad-filled waterways of the Okavango Delta on a mokoro (a small dugout canoe) and escape civilisation with an overnight stay at your island camp.
Be mesmerised by the staggering force and beauty of Victoria Falls, and experience firsthand why it’s known as the ‘smoke that thunders’ – a natural wonder that must be seen to be believed.
Choose to take an optional cruise down the Chobe River for the opportunity to get up close (but not too personal) to cheetahs, crocodiles and the African elephant.
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.
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.
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 (unless you’re on an Original or Comfort style trip), occasionally roughing it in the bush with no facilities, and getting the best possible views of the Big Five. For more info on this style of travel, see our Africa overland page:
As the early bird catches the worm, the early camper sights the animals. There will be many early starts either to make better use of the safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
19 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 16 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle, 4x4 Safari Vehicle, Mokoro
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (17 nights), Camping (without facilities) (1 night), Cabin (3 nights)
Activities
Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust (The Tuuur Foundation partner) visit
Chobe National Park - Dawn 4WD Safari
Okavango Delta - Mokoro safari
Okavango Delta - Nature Walk
Grootfontein - San Bushman cultural experience
Etosha National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Cape Cross Nature Reserve - Cape Cross seal colony
Sossusvlei - 4x4 Tour
Sesriem - Sand dunes visit
Fish River Canyon - Canyon entrance
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 7 (Camping) and Days 14,15,16 (Chalet) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. This trip starts in Victoria Falls on Day 1 at 4pm. This allows time after the welcome meeting to explore Victoria Falls. This trip finishes upon arrival in Cape Town on Day 22. Please do not book any flights until after 7 pm this evening.
Reviews (76)
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Sara
Nov 03, 2024
THIS TRIP IS AMAZING! Book it – you won’t regret it. Its hard to pinpoint my favorite thing – rafting the Zambezi, spotting the Big 5 on the game drives and watching the wildlife at the Etosha watering holes, sleeping under the stars in Spitzkoppe, kayaking with the seals in Swakopmund – and so many more highlights. Some of the drives are long but the changing scenery and places you get to experience are truly remarkable. Huge THANK YOU to Benson, Henry, and Patrick who ensured everything ran smoothly, fed me better than I eat at home, and safely took us to so many places I would have never experienced otherwise. I left wishing I would have booked a longer trip but this unforgettable journey has given me so many happy memories to keep my heart happy for years to come.
Sarah
Oct 17, 2024
Scott
Sep 14, 2024
This trip was an incredible way to see the highlights of Central and Southern Africa. I’d recommend this direction over the reverse because of the pacing, and the long travel days are behind you by the time you’re heading into Cape Town. The crew: Laban, Sam and Ibrahim were absolutely fantastic to be on tour with and shared openly about their culture with us, which was a real privilege. Namibia was always on my radar but wow, what a hidden gem - I will remember moments from this trip forever.
Nicole
Sep 08, 2024
Thank you so much Zack, Ken and Kim for this incredible adventure that will be engraved in our hearts forever! We experienced so many great highlights every day: breathtaking wildlife, beautiful nature, spectacular landscapes, fantastic activities and Kens great food. The camping in the tents and the bush camping offered us the ultimate Africa experience/adventure. We loved enjoying dinner with the group in the evening, having great conversations and watching the incredible nightsky by the fire. Our great group and the Intrepid team contributed a lot to this unforgettable trip! The following should be improved by Intrepid: the travel itinerary should be brought up to date regarding wifi (we had wifi at almost all campsites). Add on activities should be able to be booked and paid for before the trip to ensure that any desired activity is not fully booked on arrival (this was the case with the two evening game drives in Etosha National Park. With luck, there were still a few free places on day 1. On the 2nd day, however, everything was fully booked and we couldn't do it. According to Etosha National Park, activities can be booked together with the campsite booking). We would 100% recommend this trip to whoever wants a trip of a lifetime. We already miss our intrepid family and one of the most beautiful corners on this planet. See you soon Africa! Nicole & Sophie <3
Stuart
Aug 24, 2024
I loved every minute of this trip. The camping really connects you to the fact that you are in the real Africa more out in the wilds. Great comradery with a small group who just had fun and a great crew.
Liz
Aug 24, 2024
Great trip from Victoria Falls to Cape Town. Crew we're so helpful. Ken the Cook spoiled us with his culinary expertise. Driving was excellent. Zac the guide was the best. Itinerary was very well planned - we saw so many animals. Scenery was so different from my home country. As an older couple we enjoyed the camping with an occasional upgrade.
Mulga
Aug 21, 2024
MJ and the Intrepid team were amazing, they taught me so much and were so accepting and friendly.
Louisa
Aug 17, 2024
Incredibly real and wonderful experience with three incredible hosts - Dan, Simon and Steve. It exceeded all expectations and is a must do for any adventurous traveller.
Sara
Aug 02, 2024
Awesome landscapes and animals on this fantastic adventure through Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa
JULIA
Jul 25, 2024
A wonderful trip, filled with inspiring wildlife and cultural experiences. I travelled with my partner (49) and two kids (19 and 17). Our crew of MJ, Asaph and Rasta were highly capable, knowledgeable, fun and caring. This was our first time doing group travel, and we will definitely travel with Intrepid again.
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