Vic Falls to Cape Town

22 Days | Explore the contrasting lands of southern Africa

4.9 out of 5 based on 76 reviews submitted.
Overland
Wildlife
From
NZD $3,920
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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.

Trip overview

Map of Vic Falls To Cape Town including Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe
Start
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Finish
Cape Town, South Africa
Theme
Overland, Wildlife
Destinations
Botswana, South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe
Physical rating
Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
Style
Basix
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 22
Trip code
YXOF
This trip generates 19 kg of CO2-e per person per day.
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.

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 Intrepid 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.intrepidtravel.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

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024

Map of Vic Falls To Cape Town including Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe

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 - Visit to Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust
  • 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
Add on 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
  • 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’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.

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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 based on 76 reviews submitted.
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Scott · Traveled August 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.
Review submitted 14 Sep 2024

Stuart · Traveled August 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.
Review submitted 24 Aug 2024

Liz · Traveled August 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.
Review submitted 24 Aug 2024

Nicole · Traveled August 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
Review submitted 08 Sep 2024

Jennifer · Traveled July 2024
Truly the trip of a lifetime. My top two highlights; seeing a lion in the wild for the first time, and watching an elephant elegantly appear out of the papyrus-lined grasslands of the Okavango river. And overall - I saw a bigger variety of animals than I ever knew existed!
Review submitted 24 Aug 2024
Vic Falls to Cape Town
From
NZD $3,920