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Overland

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Vic Falls to Cape Town

22 days • 4.8

Excellent

90 reviews

22 days

Start

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Finish

Cape Town, South Africa

Trip Code

YXOF

Min Age

Trip Size

1 - 22

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 £2,054(22 days)

Trip Informations

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: https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland (https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland)

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

Explore the contrasting lands of southern Africa

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.

DAY 1
Day 1 • Victoria Falls
Mhoro! Welcome to Zimbabwe. Your trip begins with a welcome meeting at 4 pm where you'll meet your local leader and fellow travellers. If you arrive early, there are many optional activities and sights to see around Victoria Falls. Tonight, maybe ask your leader for the best dinner recommendation and toast to a new adventure.
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals
There are no meals included on this day.
Special information
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
It is against company policy for leaders to facilitate the booking of any activities that have not been risk assessed or do not adhere to the company’s Responsible Travel policy and ethos. This includes organising transport to and from these activities.
Upgraded accommodation is available on this night. Upgrades are arranged and payable locally subject to availability. Please speak to your leader to help facilitate this on ground. Wi-fi is also available.

You may notice businesses offering an optional Walk with the Lions experience. We ask all Tuuur travellers to avoid this activity as it is contrary to our Responsible Travel policy. While wildlife viewing is a big part of many of our itineraries, we strive to only view animals in their natural habitats and to do so with the greatest level of respect. The lion walking industry directly contributes to the captive breeding and canned hunting of lions. Read more about animal welfare and our Born to Live Wild pledge at tuuur.com/animal-welfare
DAY 2
Day 2 • Victoria Falls
Today you have the option of visiting the magnificent Victoria Falls. Spanning about a mile wide across and falling 108 m into a narrow gorge below, the spray from the falls can sometimes be seen from kilometres away. In the dry season, the view of the falls is unobstructed by mist, and it's possible to see little islets in the river below. To fully understand the sheer force of this staggering curtain of water, it needs to be experienced in person. It's no wonder that the local name Mosi oa Tunya means the 'smoke that thunders'. Alternatively, your leader will be able to recommend a range of other activities that are available.
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional activities
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 - Village & township tour - USD61
Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls entrance - USD50
Special information
The Victoria Falls entrance fee is not included, as it’s mandatory for tour groups with pre-purchased tickets to have a local escort. We feel that seeing these waterfalls for the first time should be an uninterrupted experience.
DAY 3
Day 3 • Chobe National Park
This morning is free for you to continue enjoying all that Victoria Falls has to offer. Afterwards, travel to Chobe National Park in Botswana via the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust, one of The Tuuur Foundation’s projects. Here you can learn about the rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife, human-wildlife conflict and the Trust’s role in anti-poaching. There may also be a chance to meet any rescued or orphaned wildlife currently in their care. Continue your journey to Botswana's first national park, which is famous for its high concentration of elephants, so keep an eye out! They can often be seen swimming in the Chobe River.
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Included activities
Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust (The Tuuur Foundation partner) visit
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 3 hours.
Your camp, located outside of the park, has flush toilets, showers, wi-fi, ATMs and optional upgrades. Speak to an Tuuur booking agent before your trip or your leader on the day for information about upgrades (subject to availability).
DAY 4
Day 4 • Chobe National Park
Rise and shine for an early-morning game drive. Adventuring through the park, you will get the opportunity to get up close to the wildlife – with luck you will spot a variety of animals and any number of exotic birds. As well as the Chobe icon, the elephant, the river also attracts hippos and crocodiles – the latter like to sun themselves by the water's edge. Cheetahs also come down for a drink. The birdwatching is excellent here too – look out for eagles, kingfishers and marabou storks, among hundreds of other species. In the afternoon perhaps take an optional cruise down the Chobe River – one of the best ways to enjoy the park's animals.
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Chobe National Park - Dawn 4WD Safari
Optional activities
Chobe National Park - Boat Cruise - BWP270
DAY 5
Day 5 • Bagani
Today you will enter Namibia, driving from Kasane to Ngoma Bridge, and on to your camp at Bagani. Enjoy the journey, watching the scenery change with towns, trees and skies rolling past you. Bagani is the homestead of the local Mbukushu kings. You will have the opportunity to stop at an ATM and a market or shop today.
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 7 hours.
Your camp has flush toilets, showers and wi-fi. Upgrades are also available (subject to availability).
DAY 6
Day 6 • Okavango Delta
Cross the border into Botswana and travel south along the Okavango Panhandle to Sepopa. Leave the truck behind as you head deeper into the delta. A boat ride will take you to your mokoro team, where you’ll begin your exploration of the Okavango Delta. Each mokoro (a traditional dugout canoe) is expertly poled through the waterways by a local guide. As you glide past reeds and lily pads, the peaceful atmosphere may be interrupted by the grunt of a hippo. On your first night, camp on a secluded island, far from the reach of civilization.
Accommodation
Camping (without facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Okavango Delta - Mokoro safari
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 4 hours.
DAY 7
Day 7 • Okavango Delta
Continue exploring the delta today by mokoro and enjoy a short guided nature walk. Later, return to Sepopa Camp, where you can relax with hot showers, a swimming pool, and a small bar. For a different perspective, you have the option to take a scenic flight over the delta for an unforgettable aerial view.
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Okavango Delta - Nature walk
Okavango Delta - Mokoro Safari
Optional activities
Okavango Delta - Helicopter Scenic Flight - USD280
DAY 8
Day 8 • Bagani
Cross the border back into Namibia and return to Bagani to camp for the night. Various boat trips and guided hikes are possible from Bagani, so if you're feeling active, get out and make the most of it. Those who are feeling bold might even be able to challenge the local kids to a soccer match – don't expect to win though! Retire to your camp in the evening and enjoy this welcome break from the road.
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Optional activities
Bagani - Sunset Cruise - USD25
DAY 9
Day 9 • Grootfontein
Drive to your camp situated 50 km outside of Grootfontein. The town of Grootfontein, part of the Otavi Triangle, tends to get very green in the warmer months but dries out markedly in the winter. If it's springtime, you'll likely see jacarandas in bloom.
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 7 hours.
There is the possibility of an accommodation upgrade here, but wi-fi will not be available. Speak to an Tuuur booking agent or your leader for more information.
DAY 10
Day 10 • Grootfontein/San people
Embark on a 180-km (112-mile) round-trip to visit the San people. The oldest inhabitants of southern Africa, the San, have lived in this region for at least 20,000 years. Listen to their stories and songs and learn how those who still adhere to a traditional way of life emphasise the importance of living in harmony with the environment.
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Grootfontein - San Bushman cultural experience
DAY 11
Day 11 • Etosha National Park
Travel to Etosha National Park this morning. While Etosha National Park is home to a wide range of southern Africa's wildlife, including the big carnivores and five rare or endangered species: black rhino, Hartmann's mountain zebra, black-faced impala, roan antelope and the tiny Damara dik-dik. Game viewing in Etosha is relatively easy due to the man-made waterholes and the large, sparsely vegetated pans. The bushland surrounding the pans is difficult to see through, but there are enough clearings, pans and waterholes to usually allow for some sightings. Embark on an optional evening game drive here in the evening, then spend the night at Namutoni. Accommodation upgrades are on offer here.
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Optional activities
Etosha National Park - Evening Game Drive - ZAR750
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 6 hours.
DAY 12
Day 12 • Etosha National Park
Enjoy a full-day game drive in Etosha National Park. Namibia has protected its game reserves against poaching, which means significant numbers of elephants, antelope and other herbivores reside here. The park is also home to some 340 species of birds – keep an eye to the sky where you might spot a soaring eagle. Tonight, you will stay at the particularly spectacular Okaukuejo Camp. The camp overlooks a floodlit waterhole visited by many different species throughout the day and night. Upgrades are not available at this location tonight.
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Etosha National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Optional activities
Etosha National Park - Evening Game Drive - ZAR750
DAY 13
Day 13 • Spitzkoppe
Travel to the mountain of Spitzkoppe today. The wild lands around this superb granite peak are some of Namibia's most stunning. The mountain itself is 700 million years old and 1987 m (6519 ft) high. Although you shouldn't try to climb to the top, the area is rich in plant life and with some bush paintings to be found. Be sure to look out for the sunset from your bush camp this evening – the landscape is known to take on dazzling hues of orange and red.
Accommodation
Camping (with basic facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Optional activities
Spitzkoppe - San People rock painting guided walk - ZAR50
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 9 hours.
DAY 14
Day 14 • Swakopmund
Continue to the town of Swakopmund. Be dazzled by the sight, sound and smell of thousands of olive-coloured seals on the shores of Cape Cross while you're travelling up the Atlantic Coast. You'll be able to stop along the way to access an ATM and market if you need some supplies.
Accommodation
Chalet (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Included activities
Cape Cross Nature Reserve - Cape Cross seal colony
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 6 hours.
Your accommodation for these nights is a simple, cosy lodge. Wi-fi is not available at this location.
DAY 15
Day 15 • Swakopmund
Surrounded by the massive dune fields of the Namib Desert on three sides and the Atlantic Ocean on the other, Swakopmund is an example of the German culture found in all major settlements in Namibia. With your free time, maybe wander the streets and explore at your own pace or ask your leader for recommendations on activities and dining options.
Accommodation
Chalet (1 night)
Meals
There are no meals included on this day.
Optional activities
Swakopmund - Swakopmund Museum - USD2
Swakopmund - Seal and dolphin cruise - USD60
Swakopmund - Horse riding - USD65
DAY 16
Day 16 • Swakopmund
Today is another free day to enjoy this fun beachside town. If you're after a dose of history and culture, you can stop in at the lighthouse and visit the Swakopmund Museum. Active types and thrillseekers might like to take advantage of the many outdoor activities on offer – this town is the adventure sports mecca of Namibia.
Accommodation
Chalet (1 night)
Meals
There are no meals included on this day.
Optional activities
Swakopmund - Seal and dolphin cruise - USD60
Swakopmund - Horse riding - USD65
Swakopmund - Swakopmund Museum - USD2
DAY 17
Day 17 • Sesriem
Drive to Sesriem, your base for exploring the incredible Namib Desert region. The most famous part of the Namib Desert is its vast dune fields, the most spectacular of which are found near the Sesriem Canyon. This canyon was formed when the Tsauchab River carved a gorge 30 metres into the gravel deposits about 15 million years ago. Now, the river flows out to the dune fields that stretch for hundreds of miles up the coast and dries up in a clay pan at Sossusvlei. The dunes – the highest in the world – are stunning, with magnificent flaming tones created by the brightly coloured sands.
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 7 hours.
DAY 18
Day 18 • Sossusvlei/Konkiep River
Wake up before dawn and scramble to the top of the dunes for a dramatic sunrise view across a vast sea of sand. The colour changes are simply incredible and provide a spectacular setting for your brunch. Afterwards you will jump in the back of a pickup truck for a trip to Sossusvlei, the incredible salt and clay pan just nearby. Enjoy some time to explore this incredible and mysterious desert oddity. Later, continue to your camp past the small town of Bethanie. Your camp has basic facilities, with showers, flush toilets, wi-fi and optional upgrades.
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Sossusvlei - 4x4 Tour
Sesriem - Sand dunes visit
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 7 hours.
Your camp has basic facilities, with showers, flush toilets, wi-fi and optional upgrades. Speak to an Tuuur booking agent or your leader during the trip for more information.
DAY 19
Day 19 • Fish River Canyon
Check out the town of Bethanie before heading further south into the vast desert lands of Namibia towards Fish River Canyon. At 500 m deep and over 160 km long, Fish River Canyon is one of the very largest canyons in the world. During the dry season, the riverbed tends to dry out completely, leaving only a few puddles. In the wet season, after the summer rains, the river can turn into a spectacular raging torrent. At any time of year there are remarkable photographic opportunities here as you watch the colour of the granite rocks change as the sun goes down.
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Included activities
Fish River Canyon - Canyon entrance
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 4 hours.
Note that upgrades and wi-fi are not available at your camp tonight.
DAY 20
Day 20 • Orange River
Departing Fish River Canyon, travel to Noordoewer in southern Namibia. Pitch your tent on the scenic banks of the Gariep (Orange) River, which stretches 2200 kilometres (1367 miles) – the longest river in Lesotho. The river’s source is high up in the Drakensberg mountain range, and it flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Alexander Bay in South Africa. The Orange River is responsible for transporting diamonds and creating the deposits that can be found along the Namibian coast.
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Optional activities
Orange River - Canoe trip - NAD550
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 5 hours.
Upgrades are possible tonight (subject to availability), though there is no wi-fi available. Speak to an Tuuur booking agent or your leader during the trip for more information.
DAY 21
Day 21 • Western Cape
Depart your camp first thing in the morning and head to Klawer, a town named after the Afrikaans word for a wild clover blooming after rainfall. The surrounding countryside is beautiful, and if there's time, you’ll have the opportunity to explore some of it. Perhaps take a delightful walk around the nearby mountains and farms before settling in for a relaxing evening.
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Optional activities
Klawer - Winery visit & tasting - ZAR140
DAY 22
Day 22 • Cape Town
Head to Cape Town this morning, where your trip will come to an end. With its stunning coastline, modern cityscape, nearby mountains and a plethora of vineyards within reach, this is one of Africa's most exciting cities. There's no accommodation provided for tonight, but this can be arranged – please enquire at the time of booking this trip.
Meals
Breakfast
Optional activities
Cape Town - Harbour cruise - ZAR200
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
Special information
Your travel time today will be approximately 5 hours.
It's important not to book any outgoing international flights for earlier than 7 pm to allow for possible delays.

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)

Included 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

Okavango Delta - Mokoro Safari

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

Optional activities

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 - Village & township tour - USD61

Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls entrance - USD50

Chobe National Park - Boat Cruise - BWP270

Okavango Delta - Helicopter Scenic Flight - USD280

Bagani - Sunset Cruise - USD25

Etosha National Park - Evening Game Drive - ZAR750

Spitzkoppe - San People rock painting guided walk - ZAR50

Swakopmund - Swakopmund Museum - USD2

Swakopmund - Seal and dolphin cruise - USD60

Swakopmund - Horse riding - USD65

Orange River - Canoe trip - NAD550

Klawer - Winery visit & tasting - ZAR140

Cape Town - Harbour cruise - ZAR200

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

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Important notes

1. A single supplement is available if you prefer not to share a room, subject to availability. The supplement does not apply on Day 6 and 7 in the Okavango Delta or Days 14, 15, and 16 in Swakopmund, where you will stay in shared chalets. Contact your booking agent for more details.

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 (86)

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Lisa

Feb 04, 2025

Even though it was the start of the wet season this trip delivered what it promised. The wildlife encounters were awesome, campsites well above expectations and overland travel pretty comfy. Be prepared for early starts and long travel times but also lots of downtime.

Richard

Jan 17, 2025

A fabulous trip with safaris, landscapes, history and culture. The campsites were great especially for a non camper. Do it!

Jessie

Jan 03, 2025

From start to finish this trip exceeded all of my expectations. We saw some of the most beautiful landscapes, all of the big five as well as lots more. The planning of this trip was well thought out and all of the team made the boarder crossings a breeze. All of the camping facilities had great amenities and the campsites were all clean and spacious. Didn’t need to upgrade once. The team made us all feel like a family, especially spending Christmas and new years together. Over all this trip was absolutely incredible, I will be recommending Intrepid and this trip in the future.

Eliot

Jan 03, 2025

Utterly mind blowing. Incredible team (and group dynamic) and we had some amazing luck (and Team Leader Dan's astoundingly eagle-eyed spotting) to see a truly remarkable number of animals. Even the long driving days were so full of breathtaking landscapes and added info that the time flew by. Dan, chef OT and driver Ken deserve a medal each (and a pay rise!). Our absolute A-Team ❤️

June

Jan 02, 2025

Come with an open mind and leave rich. We had the A team Dan OT and Ken take us on an amazing journey. Thank you guys

athol

Jan 01, 2025

Our Christmas with Intrepid at Spitzkoppe, Namibia, will be a treasured memory thanks to the celebration surprise the Intrepid team put on for us, the great bunch of fellow travellers we have met and become firm friends with, and the amazing place Africa is.

Gayle

Jan 01, 2025

Intrepid VIC Falls to Cape Town was an exceptional 3 weeks of great camaraderie, incredible wildlife and landscape immersion and comfortable adventurous travel. We’ll be back for more!

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.

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