Kruger, Falls, Delta & Cape (Accommodated) - 25 days
Kruger, Falls, Delta & Cape (Accommodated) - 25 days
Kruger, Falls, Delta & Cape (Accommodated) - 25 days
25 Days Starting in Pretoria, South Africa and ending in Cape Town, South Africa
Visiting: Pretoria, Kruger National Park, Bulawayo, Matobo National Park, Livingstone, Chobe National Park, Maun, Okavango Delta, Gobabis, Windhoek, Etosha National Park, Spitzkoppe, Swakopmund, Namib Naukluft National Park, Sossusvlei, Fish River Canyon, Orange River, Cederberg, Cape Town
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Specialist Group:
Family/Kids
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 16
Age range:
18-75
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Tour Overview
Embark on a 25-day adventure through the heart of Southern Africa with the "Kruger, Falls, Delta & Cape" tour. This journey takes you across five countries, starting in Pretoria and ending in Cape Town. Experience the thrill of game drives in Kruger, Matobo, Chobe, and Etosha National Parks, where you'll search for the Big Five and other wildlife. Marvel at the natural wonder of Victoria Falls and paddle through the Okavango Delta in traditional mokoro canoes. Discover the cultural richness of Swakopmund and the breathtaking landscapes of the Namib-Naukluft and Fish River Canyons. With a mix of simple accommodations, camping, and a permanent tented camp, this small group safari tour offers an authentic and immersive experience, complete with guided excursions and cultural encounters. Enjoy the vibrant city life of Cape Town as your journey concludes in South Africa's iconic 'Mother City'.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Pretoria
Location: Pretoria
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Pretoria - Hazyview. Departing South Africa's administrative capital of Pretoria aboard our overland truck, we head through the scenic Mpumalanga region to reach Kruger National Park. Fences in the area were removed several years ago to create the Greater Kruger ecosystem, one of Africa's best wild places. We'll enjoy Shangaan tribal dancing and singing tonight before we head into the park tomorrow.
Please note: Please arrive in Pretoria at least one night before your tour. There will be a pre-departure meeting at 18:00 on the evening prior to departure and the tour departs at 7am on day 1. Refer to the Joining Instructions for more information. We can book an airport transfer from Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport and Pretoria pre-tour accommodation upon request.
Day 2: Kruger National Park
Location: Kruger National Park
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we'll head into Kruger National Park on safari, making use of specialized 4X4 vehicles and a resident local guide. Kruger is home to all of the Big Five (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, buffalo) and is an African stronghold for the white rhino and the critically endangered black rhino. Our game drive lasts all day, with a break for lunch.
Returning to our hotel, you will have the option to head back out into the park at night, when creatures such as leopards become more active.
Day 3: Kruger National Park
Location: Kruger National Park
Accommodation Name: resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kruger National Park - Tshipise. Leaving the Greater Kruger area aboard our overland truck, we head north through the South African countryside to Tshipise, in the Limpopo province.
Tonight's accommodation is in a picturesque resort next to a nature reserve, surrounded by thick woodland. There is free time to relax by the pool or in a nearby hot spring, and you may want to go and have a look at one of the biggest baobab trees in South Africa.
Day 4: Bulawayo
Location: Bulawayo
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tshipise - Bulawayo (Zimbabwe). We say farewell to South Africa today, crossing the border into Zimbabwe. Our destination is Bulawayo, a pleasant city with tree-lined avenues and lots of open spaces. We'll stop for supplies before arriving at our accommodation, and the rest of today is free to relax or head into the city and explore.
Day 5: Matobo N.P.
Location: Matobo National Park
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Located just outside Bulawayo is Matobo National Park, one of Zimbabwe's premier wildlife reserves. We'll be joined by a resident guide for our game drive and will also enjoy a walking safari into the park, which is home to the largest concentration of rhinos in Africa. Matobo also has a huge leopard population, and we'll keep our eyes peeled in the treetops for one of these elusive cats. Our tour ends at lunchtime and the rest of today is at leisure.
Alternatively, you can book an optional extension to today's tour. Head into the Matobo Hills to see some of the ancient Bushmen paintings in the area, and visit the grave of Cecil Rhodes, an important but controversial historical figure who ruled as Prime Minister of the colonial Cape Colony from 1890 - 1896. Rhodes grew up as a diamond magnate before entering politics. As Prime Minister of Britain's colony, he was a believer in Empire, and cruelly expropriated land from black Africans, as well as barring many non-white citizens from voting. His grave remains a controversial place in modern Zimbabwe today.
Day 6-7: Livingstone
Location: Livingstone
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Livingstone (2)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Bulawayo - Victoria Falls - Livingstone (Zambia). Leaving Bulawayo, we drive via the town of Victoria Falls before crossing the border into Zambia and arriving in Livingstone on day 6. Named after the explorer David Livingstone, this is our base for visiting the Zambian side of Victoria Falls, the world's largest sheet of falling water and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Known locally as 'Mosi Oa Tunya', the 'Smoke that Thunders', we will enjoy an included visit to see the falls.
Day 7 is free to enjoy optional activities such as rafting, canoeing, abseiling or scenic flights over the cascade. See the Trip Notes for more details.
Day 8: Kasane
Location: Chobe National Park
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Livingstone - Chobe National Park (Botswana). Say goodbye to Zambia as we cross into Botswana today and make the short journey to Kasane, gateway to Chobe National Park.
Botswana's premier game reserve is home to all of the Big Five as well as abundant bird life, including the rare African Fish Eagle. We'll enjoy a cruise on the Chobe River, hoping to see elephants, hippos, and crocodiles. And there is also an included game drive in specialized open safari vehicles, where we hope to spot more of Chobe's land-based residents.
Day 9: Chobe National Park
Location: Chobe National Park
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Chobe National Park - Nata. This morning we enjoy another included game drive in Chobe National Park before packing up and heading to the Nata region of Botswana. We will likely still spot species such as buffalo as we drive through this sparsely populated region. Our accommodation tonight is unfenced, meaning local wildlife is free to wander through - our groups often enjoy some of their best wildlife experiences here.
Day 10: Maun
Location: Maun
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Nata - Maun. Today sees us travelling to Maun, our base for exploring the famed Okavango Delta. If time allows, there is the opportunity for you to take a scenic flight over the delta - if we haven't got time today then this opportunity will be offered on day 30 instead.
Day 11-12: Okavango Delta
Location: Okavango Delta
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Okavango Delta (1), Maun (1)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Maun - Okavango Delta - Maun. On day 11 we enjoy our overnight excursion in specialized safari vehicles into the Okavango Delta. The delta is a natural wetland spread out over more than 1.6 million hectares, home to an incredible diversity of life. Reaching the mokoro polers station, we transfer to these traditional canoes and paddle along the waterways of the delta to our accommodation, which is located in the delta itself.
Day 12 sees us enjoying another mokoro ride back out of the delta before returning to Maun, where there is time for the optional scenic flight if we didn't have time for this on day 10.
Day 13: Gobabis
Location: Gobabis
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Gobabis region
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Maun - Gobabis (Namibia). Boarding our overland truck, we travel to the Namibian border via Ghanzi, skirting the edge of the barren Kalahari Desert. Having crossed the border, we reach our chalets, and there is an included bush walk with the local San Bushmen, during which we can learn about the way of life for this ancient tribe and discover how they work with, rather than against nature - something we can all learn from! Please note this activity may take place on day 8 instead, depending on our arrival time.
Day 14: Windhoek
Location: Windhoek
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Gobabis - Windhoek. Today we arrive in Namibia's charming capital. Windhoek is a tiny capital by global standards, with a population of just 470,000 people. It has lots of German architecture, a reminder of Namibia's early colonial past. Our accommodation is located on the edge of the city, and it is easy to head in to grab a bite to eat and have a wander around if you wish. We recommend a drink at Joe's Beerhouse, perhaps the most famous restaurant in Namibia. Please note that some group members may be starting their tour in Windhoek.
Day 15-16: Etosha National Park
Location: Etosha National Park
Accommodation Name: chalet
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Windhoek - Etosha National Park. The next two days will be spent exploring Namibia's iconic Etosha National Park. This 20,000 square kilometre reserve is dominated by a salt pan, which floods seasonally but is also home to a select few watering holes all year round. Wildlife is easy to spot as the animals tend to gather around these scarce water sources.
We spend two nights in the park, and our itinerary is flexible depending on the conditions and the location of wildlife. We'll generally enjoy a short game drive on day 9 before spending our first night at a chalet with a floodlit watering hole. Here you may be lucky enough to spot elephants, giraffe, hyenas and even lions.
Day 10 is spent on a full day's game drive across the park, stopping whenever we see anything of interest. We will either return to our first accommodation, or perhaps a different one, depending on your tour leader's decision.
Day 17: Spitzkoppe
Location: Spitzkoppe
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Spitzkoppe
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Etosha National Park - Spitzkoppe. Leaving Etosha, we head into the Damaraland region and our destination - Spitzkoppe. At this mountain peak, you can see incredibly well-preserved bushmen paintings and spectacular rock formations reaching 1800 metres above sea level. As the sun moves across the sky, the rocks change colour, a sight that is particularly beautiful at sunrise and sunset. We'll be staying at a campsite at the base of the mountain, so you can enjoy this sunset with a refreshing drink.
Day 18-19: Swakopmund
Location: Swakopmund
Accommodation Name: dormitory
Meals Included: Breakfast
Spitzkoppe - Swakopmund. On day 18 we drive to Swakopmund, a German colonial town located on Namibia's famous Skeleton Coast. We'll be staying in simple dormitory accommodation in Swakopmund.
The rest of day 18 and the following day are free for you to explore Swakopmund as you see fit. Wander around the town and indulge in the relaxed cafe culture and German colonial architecture. There are also lots of optional activities available including quad-biking, sand boarding, skydiving, and dolphin-watching cruises. See the Trip Notes for further details.
Day 20: Namib Naukluft National Park
Location: Namib Naukluft National Park
Accommodation Name: desert lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Swakopmund - Namib-Naukluft National Park. Heading south, we journey through Namib-Naukluft National Park, which protects large swathes of the Namib Desert. We'll stop for a photo at the Tropic of Capricorn before arriving at our desert lodge in the Khomas region.
Day 21: Sossusvlei
Location: Sossusvlei
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning we head back into Namib-Naukluft National Park, arriving at the desert's most famous landmark - Dune 45. This towering sand dune is more than 300 metres high - you are welcome to try to climb the dune if you are up to it!
Journeying deeper into the park, we arrive at Deadvlei, a white clay pan surrounded by the rolling golden dunes and home to eerie petrified trees. You'll want to remember your camera as the area changes colour with the movement of the sun across the sky. En route to our accommodation for the night, we also make a stop at Sesriem Canyon.
Day 22: Fish River Canyon
Location: Fish River Canyon
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Namib-Naukluft National Park - Fish River Canyon. If you thought Sesriem Canyon was impressive, you're in for a treat today! It's a long drive south through desert scenery to reach Fish River Canyon, second only in size to the Grand Canyon in the USA. More than 500 metres deep and scarring the land for 160km, it's a jaw-dropping sight to behold. We'll stop at a couple of viewpoints and visit the canyon's famously sharp bend, known as 'Hell's Corner'.
Day 23: Orange River
Location: Orange River
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Fish River Canyon - Orange River. Travelling south we reach the Orange River, also known as the Gariep. For much of its length, the Orange River marks the border between Namibia and South Africa. Our accommodation is located on the Namibian side, and there is an optional canoe safari for those who want to see some of the surrounding scenery.
Day 24: Cederberg
Location: Cederberg
Accommodation Name: riverside lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Orange River - Cederberg (South Africa). Crossing the border this morning we enter the seventh and final country of our adventure: South Africa. Driving south through the Namaqualand region, we will be treated to the sight of beautiful wildflowers if travelling in spring (August - September). Arriving at our riverside lodge , there is optional wine tasting for those who wish to try some of the Cederberg region's fine wines.
Day 25: Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cederberg - Cape Town. Today we complete our journey to Cape Town, South Africa's 'Mother City', where our tour comes to an end.
Home to Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront, and some of the world's most spectacular scenery, we strongly recommend booking post-tour accommodation to further explore this iconic city. We can arrange this accommodation for you.
What's Included
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Meals
The tour includes 24 breakfasts, 19 lunches, and 19 dinners.
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Accommodation
Accommodation includes 21 nights in simple accommodation, 2 nights camping in 2-person dome tents, and 1 night in a permanent tented camp in the Okavango Delta.
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Tour Crew
The tour is escorted by a licensed 2-person crew.
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Transportation
Transportation is provided in a 24-seater overland truck with camping and cooking equipment.
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Cape Town Township Tour
A township tour in Cape Town is included.
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Sesriem & Fish River Canyon Visit
Visits to Sesriem and Fish River Canyon are included.
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Sossusvlei Shuttle, Guided Walk and Dune 45 Excursion
A shuttle, guided walk, and excursion to Dune 45 in Sossusvlei are included.
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Spitzkoppe Excursion
An excursion to Spitzkoppe to see Bushmen paintings is included.
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Etosha National Park Game Drives
Game drives in Etosha National Park are included.
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Kalahari Bushman Walk
A walk with the Kalahari Bushmen is included.
What's Not Included
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International Flights and Visas
International flights and visas are not included.
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Airport Transfers
Airport transfers are not included but can be booked on request.
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Tipping
Tipping is not included and is an entirely personal gesture.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities are not included, and prices are listed in the Trip Notes.
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Local Payment
A local payment of $490 per person, paid in USD, is not included.
Age Policy
18 and over. Anyone over 65 to complete a Tour Suitability Form.Maximum age 75.Â
Mode of Transport
Travel in a 24-seater overland truck equipped with camping and cooking gear, ensuring a comfortable and convenient journey across diverse landscapes and national parks.
Accommodation
Enjoy 21 nights in simple accommodations, 2 nights camping in 2-person dome tents, and 1 night in a permanent tented camp in the Okavango Delta, offering a blend of comfort and adventure throughout your journey.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 21 nights of simple accommodation, 2 nights of camping in 2-person dome tents, and 1 night in a permanent tented camp in the Okavango Delta.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 24 breakfasts, 19 lunches, and 19 dinners.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
Transportation is provided in a 24-seater overland truck equipped with camping and cooking equipment.
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Is there a guide accompanying the tour?
Yes, the tour is escorted by a licensed 2-person crew.
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What activities are included in the Okavango Delta excursion?
The Okavango Delta excursion includes paddling traditional mokoro canoes and a walking safari.
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What wildlife can be expected to see in Kruger National Park?
In Kruger National Park, you can expect to see the Big Five: lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, and buffalo, as well as other wildlife.
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What is the age policy for this tour?
The tour is for individuals aged 18 and over. Anyone over 65 must complete a Tour Suitability Form, and the maximum age is 75.
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What optional activities are available in Livingstone?
In Livingstone, optional activities include rafting, canoeing, abseiling, and scenic flights over Victoria Falls.
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What is the local payment required for the tour?
A local payment of $490 per person, paid in USD, is required for the tour.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of on the go tours charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.