In Comfort from the Cape to Victoria Falls

Cape Town is one of the most impressive cities in the world, with Table Mountain as its landmark. After a short briefing on your round trip from South Africa to Victoria Falls, you set off at 8 am. You drive to the harbour of Hout Bay and on south to Cape Point and the famous Cape of Good Hope. Here you have time to explore the nature reserve and enjoy the stunning views. On your way back you stop in Simon‘s Town and visit the penguin colony at Boulders Beach. In the evening you can sample some of Cape Town’s culinary delights in a restaurant at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (at your own expense). You stay at the City Lodge V&A Waterfront.

The Cederberg mountain range north of Cape Town is characterised by huge sandstone formations, shaped by wind and weather, that look like bizarre figures. In the nature reserve of the same name you go on a hike and explore the impressive landscape on foot. In the evening you settle in comfortably in the chalets (two guest rooms per chalet, sharing one bathroom).

Your round trip takes you on into the drier regions of Southern Africa. You cross the border into Namibia, and your destination is a beautifully situated camp on the banks of the Orange River. This calm and peaceful river forms Namibia’s southern border with South Africa. The riverbed is sandy and the water is clear and clean. Plenty of time is planned in the afternoon for swimming and relaxing. You stay at Felix Unite Provenance Camp.

The Fish River Canyon is one of the most impressive natural wonders of southern Namibia and, at up to 550 metres deep, the second-largest canyon in the world. Enjoy the breathtaking views. You stay at Quivertree Forest Rest Camp.

The Namib Desert fascinates with its endless orange dunes, shaped by the seasonally changing winds. Look forward to an excursion into the Namib Naukluft Park the next day. You hike into Sossusvlei and visit Sesriem Canyon. In the evening you can admire a stunning sunset over the highest dunes in the world from your accommodation outside the park. You spend two nights at Desert Camp.

After arriving at Sossusvlei, the tour leader will hike with the group into Sossusvlei (+/- 3.5 km). For guests who do not want to walk, there are 4WD vehicles that can take you there (at your own expense).

Swakopmund is a popular town on the Atlantic Ocean, with a slightly nostalgic atmosphere thanks to its many colonial-style buildings. For the adventurous and active among you, Swakopmund offers unforgettable experiences: go sandboarding, glide by kayak across the Walvis Bay lagoon and watch seals and birds from the water, or join in other adventurous activities (all optional). A whole day is at your free disposal. For dinner you visit a restaurant in town together (at your own expense). You spend two nights at Hotel Pension à la Mer.

Namibia is a land of contrasts. In Damaraland you experience wide plains and dry valleys that merge into the peaks of the Brandberg, Namibia’s highest massif. In the morning you leave Swakopmund and first drive to Cape Cross to see the seal colony. Then you continue inland to the Brandberg. You stay at Brandberg White Lady Lodge.

Where Etosha National Park lies today, there was once a large lake fed by the Kunene River. That was thousands of years ago, however, and when the river found a different course, the lake dried up. What remains is a large white pan. You go on game drives in the park surrounding the Etosha Pan to track down and observe elephants, giraffes, various antelope and, with a little luck, lions and other animals. Two nights at Tarentaal Guest Farm outside the park.

A long drive to Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, lies ahead of you today. The harmonious blend of African and European culture and the friendliness of the people make up the charm of Windhoek. In the evening you go for dinner with your travel group at one of the many restaurants in Windhoek (at your own expense). You stay at Terra Africa Guest House.

Today you leave Namibia behind, and your round trip takes you across the border into Botswana, right into the Kalahari. Characteristic of the Kalahari landscape are the kilometre-long linear dunes that run parallel to the wind direction. In the afternoon you accompany the San on a walk to learn more about their practical skills needed to survive in the bush. Today’s accommodation is owned and run by the local community.

The Okavango Delta is one of the largest inland deltas in the world. The Okavango River fans out into a vast delta, forming a fascinating labyrinth of channels and lagoons. You travel to the western side of the delta to your next accommodation, which lies on the shore of Guma Lagoon. Look forward to a bush walk and a mokoro trip into this unique watery world. Two nights at Guma Lagoon Camp.

Today you reach Maun. If you wish, you can take a scenic flight in a light aircraft in the afternoon to get a better impression of the sheer scale of the Okavango Delta (optional). In the evening you go for dinner with your travel group at a local restaurant (at your own expense). You stay at Sedia Hotel.

After breakfast you head east to the Makgadikgadi Pans. Here you can almost feel the vastness of Africa! The shimmering salt pans usually appear as gleaming, white, endless plains. But as soon as it starts to rain, a dramatic change takes place: the plain comes to life and attracts a multitude of waterbirds, zebras and springboks. Night at Nata Lodge.

Your journey continues to Kasane, the gateway for excursions into Chobe National Park. The next morning a game drive in the national park is on the programme. Look forward to exciting wildlife viewing! You spend the rest of the day on the river. During a boat trip on the Chobe River you can watch hippos frolicking in the water and, with a little luck, see elephants, buffalo and various antelope coming down to the bank to drink. Two nights at Thebe River Lodge.

The truly impressive Victoria Falls are the final destination of this varied round trip. In 1885 David Livingstone “discovered” the falls and named them after the English queen. Across a width of 1.7 kilometres, the mighty Zambezi plunges more than 100 metres. This creates a cloud of spray that, especially at high water, can be seen from twenty kilometres away. Around Victoria Falls a wide range of activities is offered, such as white-water rafting, microlight flights over the falls or bungee jumping (all optional). You stay at Shearwater Explorers Village.

After breakfast, your round trip from South Africa to Victoria Falls comes to an end. On request, we can arrange a transfer to Victoria Falls airport for you (for an additional charge).

Breakfast

Note: Solo travellers are welcome to share a room with other solo travellers of the same sex at no extra charge.