Tour 19 Day Desert Tracker | Visit South Africa, Zambia

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+ Cape Town Township tour See Sossusvlei and Dune 45 See the Spitzkoppe Bushman paintings Visit Etosha National Park Kalahari Bushman walk Okavango Delta mokoro/walking safari Visit Chobe National Park Fish eagle boat cruise Visit Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park (Victoria Falls)

Transport

Overland safari vehicle

Guide

Awesome Trip Leader + Driver

Accommodation

18 nights in 2-person dome tents or twin-share accommodation

Meals

18 breakfasts 15 lunches 14 dinners

Not included:

Others

Sandboarding Quad biking Skydiving Deep sea fishing Scenic flight Victoria Falls bungy jump Chief Mukumi Village tour Gorge Swing Zambezi jetboating and cable car Half-day canoe safari Zambezi sunset cruise Whitewater rafting Fishing

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Cape Town, South Africa To Cederberg Region
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Cape Town, South Africa To Cederberg Region

Bust out the chic safari attire – our overland adventure begins in cosmopolitan Cape Town! Overlooked by Table Mountain and bordered by the Atlantic, Cape Town is one of the world’s most picturesque cities. Before we leave, we’ll take a tour of the Cape Flats, one of the city’s intriguing townships. After that, we’ll head to our campsite on the Western Cape, where we’ll spend our first night under the huge African sky. This is gonna be one for the books!

Included today:
- Cape Town Township tour

Meals:
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 2 Day 2: Cederberg Region To Gariep (Orange) River
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Cederberg Region To Gariep (Orange) River

Tonight we’ll set up camp on the South African side of the Gariep (Orange) River. If you’re looking for a few creature comforts, you’re in luck – our site provides hot showers, flush toilets, grassy floors and even a bar. Hello, sundowners!

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 3 Day 3: Gariep (Orange) River To Fish River Canyon, Namibia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Gariep (Orange) River To Fish River Canyon, Namibia

One of the natural wonders of Africa, Fish River Canyon is around 500 metres deep and over 160 kilometres long, and is the second largest canyon in the world after the Grand Canyon. Prep your camera lens for amazing photos this afternoon, especially when the sun begins to set over the sharp bend in the river known as ‘Hell’s Corner’. Trust us, it’s friendlier than its name implies.

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 4 Day 4: Fish River Canyon To Namib Naukluft National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Fish River Canyon To Namib Naukluft National Park

After a night near the canyon we’ll continue north until we reach Namib Naukluft Park, which is home to the world’s oldest and highest desert sand dunes. With an overall area of 49,768 square kilometres, the park is larger than Switzerland!

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 5 Day 5: Namib Naukluft National Park To Solitaire
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Namib Naukluft National Park To Solitaire

This morning we’ll trek to the top of the famous Dune 45 and check out the amazing views of the open desert. It’s a spectacular sight, but be warned – it’s an energy-sapping climb to the top (some dunes are over 300 metres high)! After a well-deserved breakfast, we’ll continue deeper into the park. Be sure to bring your camera – the shifting colours of the desert as the sun climbs higher in the sky make for some great photo opportunities. After a day of exploring, we’ll rest our heads in Solitaire.

Included today:
- See Sossusvlei and Dune 45

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 6 Day 6: Solitaire To Swakopmund
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Solitaire To Swakopmund

Next up: a few days of adventure activities in Swakopmund. Wanna tick off some bucket list items? This is the place to do it!

Optional activities:
- Sandboarding
- Quad biking
- Skydiving
- Deep sea fishing
- Scenic flight

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 7 Day 7: Swakopmund
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Swakopmund

Swakopmund is Namibia’s main seaside resort, sandwiched slap bang between the desert and the ocean. Make the most of your time here with a spot of quad biking, sandboarding or skydiving (weather permitting). Not your thing? Steal a moment to yourself and take a look at the town’s many shops, restaurants, museums and art galleries – or simply stroll along the promenade admiring the ocean. #beaut

Optional activities:
- Sandboarding
- Quad biking
- Skydiving
- Deep sea fishing
- Scenic flight

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 8 Day 8: Swakopmund To Spitzkoppe
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Swakopmund To Spitzkoppe

Our next stop is Spitzkoppe, where we’ll take a closer look at the ancient bushman paintings that are still visible on the area’s peculiar rock formations. The rocks peak at approximately 2,000 metres above sea level, making for some ah-mazing views – one of the most impressive being the ’Bushman Paradise’ cave (Google it).

Included today:
- See the Spitzkoppe Bushman paintings

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 9 Day 9: Spitzkoppe To Etosha National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Spitzkoppe To Etosha National Park

Today we’ll make our way north to Etosha National Park. After pitching our tents near a floodlit waterhole (OMG), we’ll embark on a short afternoon game drive. As dusk falls, keep your eyes peeled for a range of nocturnal visitors – including elephants, giraffes, zebras, hyenas... and even lions!

Included today:
- Etosha National Park game drive

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 10 Day 10: Etosha National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Etosha National Park

Etosha National Park = the ultimate game viewing destination. Picture this: a barren landscape full of flamingos and pelicans, surrounded by nothing but native bush, scrubland and saline lakes. Trust us, this place is magical! Keep watch for more of the local residents on today’s game drive.

Included today:
- Etosha National Park game drive

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 11 Day 11: Etosha National Park To Windhoek
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Etosha National Park To Windhoek

Departing epic Etosha, we’ll head south to Windhoek – the capital of Namibia. Quick fact: Windhoek is home to approximately 200,000 people (an extremely small capital by global standards). Pro tip: take the opportunity to check out one of the local restaurants or visit the famous Joe’s Beer House tonight.

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Day 12 Day 12: Windhoek To Ghanzi, Botswana
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Windhoek To Ghanzi, Botswana

In Ghanzi, we’ll head out on a guided Kalahari Bushman walk and discover how the locals manage the resources around them to the max. Tsamma melon, anyone? FYI: Your support of this ecotourism venture will give the Bushmen a sustainable income (plus, it helps keep their culture alive). It’s a win-win!

Included today:
- Kalahari Bushman walk

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 13 Day 13: Ghanzi To Maun
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Ghanzi To Maun

Maun is the fifth largest town in Botswana, and is packed with an eclectic mix of modern buildings and native huts. We’ll stay here for the night before pressing on to the Okavango Delta tomorrow.

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 14 Day 14: Maun To Okavango Delta
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Maun To Okavango Delta

When we get to the Okavango Delta, we’ll travel by mokoro (dugout canoe) past giant lily pads and tall grasses in search of hippos, crocodiles and a variety of birds. After settling into our island tented camp, we’ll explore the area on a walking safari. Anyone for critter bingo?

Included today:
- Okavango Delta mokoro/walking safari

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 15 Day 15: Okavango Delta To Maun
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Okavango Delta To Maun

Back to Maun! Spend the rest of your time here on your own watch, taking in the awesome natural scenery from camp.

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 16 Day 16: Maun To Nata
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Maun To Nata

Onwards to our bush lodge in Elephant Sands. We’ll give you one guess what you’ll see here! As there are no fences, the animals roam freely from one waterhole to the next. Ah-mazing. Trust us – observing wild elephants at such close proximity will 100% be one of the most amazing experiences you’ll have in Africa.

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 17 Day 17: Nata To Kasane
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Nata To Kasane

By size, Chobe is the third largest game park in Botswana – and it’s home to a huge variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, buffaloes and hippos. It’s got heaps of birdlife, too (keep an eye out for the famous African fish eagle). During our time here, we’ll cruise down the Chobe River trying to spot hippos, elephants and buffaloes bathing in the water. Cameras at the ready!

Included today:
- Fish eagle boat cruise

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 18 Day 18: Kasane To Livingstone, Zambia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: Kasane To Livingstone, Zambia

Bye bye, Chobe National Park. Today we’ll be making tracks to Livingstone – where the almighty Victoria Falls awaits. Not only that, but we’ve got some awesome optionals for you to get involved in, too. How about a bungy jump over the falls? Or a spot of gorge swinging? Or some abseiling? Or whitewater rafting? If you’d rather go for something a little less heart-pumping, you could always opt in to take it easy with a fishing trip or sunset cruise down the river.

Included today:
- Chobe National Park game drive
- Visit Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park (Victoria Falls)

Optional activities:
- Victoria Falls bungy jump
- Chief Mukumi Village tour
- Gorge Swing
- Zambezi jetboating and cable car
- Half-day canoe safari
- Zambezi sunset cruise
- Whitewater rafting
- Fishing

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 19 Day 19: Livingstone
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 19: Livingstone

Noooo! Today your African adventure comes to an end. If you’re keen to stay on longer (and honestly, who wouldn’t be?) your trusty guide can help you sort out some post-trip accommodation.

Meals:
- Breakfast

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Itinerary of your trip 19 Day Desert Tracker

Day 1: Cape Town, South Africa To Cederberg Region

Day 2: Cederberg Region To Gariep (Orange) River

Day 3: Gariep (Orange) River To Fish River Canyon, Namibia

Day 4: Fish River Canyon To Namib Naukluft National Park

Day 5: Namib Naukluft National Park To Solitaire

Day 6: Solitaire To Swakopmund

Day 7: Swakopmund

Day 8: Swakopmund To Spitzkoppe

Day 9: Spitzkoppe To Etosha National Park

Day 10: Etosha National Park

Day 11: Etosha National Park To Windhoek

Day 12: Windhoek To Ghanzi, Botswana

Day 13: Ghanzi To Maun

Day 14: Maun To Okavango Delta

Day 15: Okavango Delta To Maun

Day 16: Maun To Nata

Day 17: Nata To Kasane

Day 18: Kasane To Livingstone, Zambia

Day 19: Livingstone

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