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Cape to Kruger
Price: From ZAR 17355 per person
- Start: Cape Town
- End: Johannesburg
- Type: Camping
- Comfort: Standard
- Vehicle: Overland Truck
- Duration: 26 days
DAY 1: Cederberg Mountains, South Africa- DAY 2: Orange River, South Africa
- DAY 3: Fish River Canyon, Namibia
- DAYS 4-5: Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia
- DAYS 6-7: Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, Namibia
- DAY 8: Spitzkoppe, Namibia
- DAY 9: Himba people, Namibia
- DAYS 10-11: Etosha National Park, Namibia
- DAY 12: Windhoek, Namibia
- DAY 13: San Bushman, Botswana
- DAY 14: Maun, Botswana
- DAYS 15-16: Okavango Delta, Botswana
- DAY 17: Gweta, Botswana
- DAY 18: Chobe National Park, Botswana
- DAYS 19-20: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
- DAY 21:Palapye, Botswana
- DAY 22: Johannesburg, South Africa
- DAY 23: Kwa Madwale Reserve, South Africa
- DAYS 24-25: Kruger National Park, South Africa
- DAY 26: Panorama Route, South Africa
- Highlights: Cederberg Mountains
- Accommodation: Camping
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Highlights: Orange River
- Accommodation: Camping
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Highlights: Fish River Canyon
- Accommodation: Camping
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Highlights: Sossusvlei
- Accommodation: Camping
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Highlights: Swakopmund
- Accommodation: Camping
- Meals Day 6:Breakfast, Lunch
- Meals Day 7:Breakfast, Dinner
- Highlights: Spitzkoppe Mountain
- Accommodation: Camping
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Highlights: Himba village
- Accommodation: Camping
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Highlights: Etosha National Park
- Accommodation: Camping
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Highlights: Windhoek
- Accommodation: Camping
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
- Highlights: Ghanzi, San Bushman
- Accommodation: Camping
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Highlights: Maun
- Accommodation: Camping
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Highlights: Okavango Delta
- Accommodation: Camping
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Highlights: Gweta
- Accommodation: Camping
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Highlights: Chobe River
- Accommodation: Camping
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Highlights: Victoria Falls
- Accommodation: Camping
- Meals per day 19:Breakfast, Lunch
- Meals per day 20:Breakfast
- Highlights: Palapye
- Accommodation: Camping
- Meals: None
- Highlights: Johannesburg
- Accommodation: Camping
- Meals: None
- Highlights: Kwa Madwale Game Reserve
- Accommodation: Camping
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Highlights: Kruger National Park
- Accommodation: Camping
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Highlights: Panorama Route
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
- SEASONAL DATES: TOUR PRICE: LOCAL PAYMENT
- 01 January 2013 - 31 December 2013 ZAR 17355 ZAR 4340
- Departure Month: Start Date: End Date:
- December 30 December 2012 24 January 2013
Cape to Kruger
Experience some of the best highlights in southern Africa on this 26-day safari overland adventure.
Fast Facts
Tour Summary
25 Nights - For the detailed itinerary, click here
Meals: 23 Breakfasts 22 Lunches 19 Dinners
Day 1: Last shot of Table Mountain
Departing Cape Town, stop in Table View to get one last panoramic shot of Table Mountain from across Table Bay. Along the way, a second stop gives you the opportunity to visit with the !Kwa ttu people and have a tour of their village and museum. After the tour and lunch, continue on to the campsite in the Cederberg and relax for the evening.
Day 2: Rest on the Orange River
An early wake up has you heading north through big sky country to the Orange River – a natural border with Namibia. In the spring the drive is quite picturesque with millions of wild flowers blossoming. Spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing down by the river, and if the current isn’t too strong, go for a swim.
Day 3: Watch the sunset over Fish River Canyon
This morning you can float down the Orange River, known as the Gariep River in the Nama language, in a canoe on an optional morning excursion. After lunch, get back in the truck and cross the border to Namibia and travel to the impressive Fish River Canyon.
Once at the canyon, take the time to wander around the rim before enjoying a delicious meal as the sunsets over the canyon. Return to the camp afterwards for the night.
Days 4-5: Marvel at the dunes of Sossusvlei
Today arrive at the Namib-Naukluft National Park and set up camp. Enjoy a short hike later in the afternoon to the Sesriem Canyon. Though not as big as the Fish River Canyon, the Sesriem is still quite impressive and you have the opportunity to wander down to the canyon floor.
After an early wake up, head to the massive sand dunes of Sossusvlei. Some of these immense attractions can reach up to 300m making them some of the highest dunes in the world. Climb Dune 45, and watch from the top as the sun rises turning the red sands to shades of orange and apricot.
Days 6-7: Get your heart pumping in Swakopmund
After a brief photo opportunity at the Tropic of Capricorn, travel through the moon-like valley of Kuiseb to the Atlantic coast and the town of Swakopmund. Sometimes there are flamingos in the lagoon at Walvis Bay, the town just before we arrive in Swakopmund.
The next day is yours to organise your activities. Swakopmund is Namibia’s adventure capital and has several adrenalin filled activities for you to do – quad biking, skydiving, sand boarding, or scenic flights. See how many you can pack together in the day before rejoining your group for dinner.
Day 8: Check out Spitzkoppe Mountain
Leaving the coast behind make your way inland to the enormous monolith of Spitzkoppe Mountain. This large natural attraction dominates an otherwise flat landscape. Explore the unique rock formations in the afternoon and check out some San rock art. Those who are inclined can climb the mountain to get some stunning views of the landscape.
Day 9: Meet the Himba People
This morning after some more exploration of the area, continue north towards Kamanjab where you can visit with the Himba people at a local village. Predominantly cattle and goat herders, the Himbas are easily recognisable by their unique style of dress. Later, you’ll head back to your camp site and relax under the star-studded sky.
Days 10-11: Game viewing in Etosha National Park
Your journey takes you further north to one of the most exceptional game parks in Africa – Etosha National Park. The unique feature of sparse vegetation allows visitors a much better chance to see the wildlife in the park.
Your days will be filled with game drives in your tour vehicle as you search for elephants, lions, and giraffes. Visit the camp’s floodlit water hole for some excellent game photography.
Day 12: Overnight in Windhoek
Following an early morning game drive exit the park and make your way south to Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. Stop on the way at a local craft market for gifts to take home to the family. Venture out in the evening into Windhoek to have an excellent dining experience.
Day 13: Travel to Ghanzi
An early start sees you crossing into Botswana and continuing on to Ghanzi. At the camp site, meet some local bushman (San people) as they entertain you with a traditional tribal dance show.
Day 14: Arrive in Maun
Today, leave Ghanzi and travel to Maun – the gateway to the Okavango Delta. Book, if time permits, a scenic flight over the Delta as its a great way to observe where you’ll be staying for the next two nights.
Days 15-16: Float through the Okavango Delta
Boarding a large 4x4 truck, begin your journey into the world’s largest inland delta – the Okavango Delta – as you drive to the poling station. Here you meet some of the local community who will take you further into the Delta by mokoros (traditional dugout canoes).
Spend the next two days exploring the Delta on foot for wildlife such as zebra, giraffe, and elephants, while bush camping in the wild at night. If the water levels are right, your guides may take you for a tour of the delta along the waterways. This is a unique way of getting to see the Delta and the wildlife. At night sit by the camp fire talking about your day as you listen to the sounds of the wild all around you.
Day 17: Make your way to Gweta
Say goodbye to the Delta as you make your way to Gweta and the camp site – Planet Baobab. This afternoon you can explore the area around the camp, lounge by/in the pool, or take photos of the unique Baobab trees. The camp has some of the region’s oldest trees.
Day 18: Cruise up the Chobe River
This morning drive north, along what some call ‘elephant alley’ as it’s very possible to see the majestic beasts by the side of highway, to Kasane – the gateway to the Chobe National Park.
Enjoy an evening sunset cruise along the Chobe River as you spot the wildlife that come down to the riverbank for a drink or to cool off. Very often you’ll see elephants, hippos, crocodiles so keep your camera ready.
Days 19-20: Raft down the Zambezi
In the morning you have the opportunity to go on a game drive in Chobe National Park before you make you way into Zimbabwe and Victoria Falls. Visit in the afternoon the mighty Victoria Falls before cruising up the Zambezi on another sunset cruise.
The next day is yours to experience any of the adventure activities offered. Spend the morning on an once-in-a-lifetime experience of rafting down the Zambezi, or bungee jumping off the border bridge between Zimbabwe and Zambia, or take a micro-flight over the Falls.
Day 21: Cross into Botswana
Departing early in the morning cross back into Botswana and head south to Palapye. Today is mainly a driving day. Once at the camp site, you can sit back and unwind from the long day.
Days 22: Overnight in Johannesburg
After another early departure, cross into South Africa and make your way to Johannesburg as early as possible. If time permits, you can try to organise a tour of the city or Soweto. Otherwise enjoy an evening out at one of Johannesburg’s excellent restaurants.
Day 23: Discover the Kwa Madwale Game Reserve
Your journey continues with a scenic drive through the province of Mpumalanga towards the Kwa Madwale Game Reserve near the Kruger National Park. Following your setting up of camp, enjoy an evening game drive in the reserve in search of the nocturnal wildlife before dinner and a local dancing show.
Days 24-25: Search for the Big 5 in Kruger National Park
Today start your day with a morning game walk in the reserve before heading to the world-famous Kruger National Park. In the afternoon embark on a game drive in your overland truck in search of the renowned Big 5. By being in the larger truck you’ll have a more elevated view thus giving you a better chance to spot the wildlife hiding in the vegetation.
Spend the next day driving around the park in a 4x4 vehicle in search of the wildlife you didn’t get to see the day before. Continue your game viewing experience by booking an optional night game drive.
Day 26: Look through God’s Window
This morning after a small game drive out of the park, journey back to Johannesburg along the Panorama Route. Stop along the way to get some photos of the breathtaking view of God’s Window and the Three Rondavels from the Blyde River Canyon lookout.
Your tour ends in Johannesburg, but you may want to have one last dinner (not included) with your group at a local restaurant.
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