Vic Falls to Cape Town

22 Days | Explore the contrasting lands of southern Africa

4.9 out of 5 based on 55 reviews submitted.
Overland
Wildlife
From
ZAR  44,540
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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. Get ready for this unforgettable tour through a land of contrasts.

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
Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Physical rating
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Style
Basix
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 22
Trip code
YXOF
This trip generates 20.64 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 Okovango 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 magnificent 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.

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
  • To get to your Okavango Delta campsite, you'll travel by mokoro – a dugout canoe – to pass over the shallow waterways. They're small but stable craft, and local tribesman will be there to guide you.
  • 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.
  • Some passengers on this trip will have been travelling together prior to the start of your trip on a combination tour. To see what you're missing out on check out our Zanzibar to Cape Town trip by entering code YXOBC on the website.

Itinerary

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2023.

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 - Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust Visit
  • Chobe National Park - Dawn Open 4x4 Game Drive
  • 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 - Fishing trip - USD120
  • Swakopmund - Swakopmund Museum - USD2
  • Swakopmund - Seal and dolphin cruise - USD60
  • Swakopmund - Horse riding - USD65
  • Orange River - Canoe trip - NAD525
  • 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 - ZAR1600
  • Cape Town - Winelands Tour - Half Day - ZAR1000
  • 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 55 reviews submitted.
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Hermann · Traveled October 2023
Nice and tiring. A group of 22 different people is far too large in my opinion. I would no longer choose or recommend Intrepid.
Review submitted 19 Nov 2023

Robert · Traveled October 2023
I loved this trip. It was the third leg of a Nairobi to Cape Town 48-day adventure, and I knew the least about the VIc Falls to Cape Town part. Namibia was kind of a revelation, and Botswana with Chobe and the Okavanga Delta were fantastic. So glad I signed up for this section.
Review submitted 17 Nov 2023

Mark · Traveled September 2023
Great overland trip travelling through 4 African countries and seeing and experiencing highlights of each. The crew and leader we had were a great set of guys all experts in their field providing a great experience to all the group.
Review submitted 17 Oct 2023

Anna · Traveled September 2023
This trip was more than i could have imagined! It was the trip of a lifetime, i saw and learned so many new things, be it animals, traditions or culture. I never felt unsafe and the team made sure we not only had the best food but always the best time!
Review submitted 13 Oct 2023

Siew mee Nancy · Traveled September 2023
I am so glad l did trip and the crew made it even more fantastic. Thanks again for all the efficient and wonderful service.
Review submitted 13 Oct 2023
Vic Falls to Cape Town
From
ZAR  44,540