Overview
TransKalahari Accommodated Adventure
TransKalahari Accommodated Adventure. Experience the popular & exciting Cape Town to Victoria Falls route – Overlanding in style! We traverse the Kalahari and Namib deserts which offer an abundance of scenic, wildlife and cultural attractions. Explore the sights of Cape Town, enjoy spectacular wildlife sightings in the Okavango Delta, view the mighty Augrabies falls and Fish river canyon, see the wild animals of the Kgalagaladi and Etosha National Parks, summit the highest sand dunes in the world in the Namib desert, meet ancient Bushman tribes and relax along the Okavango, Kwando and Chobe Rivers ending at the world-famous Victoria Falls.
THE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Cape Town
- Augrabies Falls
- Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
- Fish River Canyon
- Namib desert
- Optional activities in Swakopmund
- Damaraland
- Etosha National Park
- Kavango and Kwando rivers
- Game viewing boat cruise on the Chobe river
- Victoria falls
- Okavango Delta
Accommodation: 21 nights lodge, chalet and small hotel all with en-suite facilities.
Meals: Breakfast included throughout. 14 dinners & 2 lunches included.
Group Size: 4-16 participants.
Pre / Post Accommodation & Transfers: May be pre-booked for Cape Town & Victoria Falls.
Important: This tour is recommended for healthy, active participants looking for an adventurous holiday.
LOCAL PARK FEE & ACTIVITY PAYMENT PAYABLE TO GUIDE IN CASH ON DAY OF ARRIVAL
Group Size is from four to sixteen travellers
***Prices are subject to change
*** Price is per person sharing. Excludes single supplement and any activities and meals not set out in the itinerary
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Detailed Itinerary
The tour starts on day 1 with a pre departure meeting at 18h00 in the lobby of the hotel. Set against the majestic Table Mountain, Cape Town offers scenic, historic and cultural attractions. Day 2 depart from City Lodge at 08h00, for a full day peninsula tour. Driving along the Atlantic seaboard via Hout Bay and Chapman’s Peak, we visit the Table Mountain National Park – Cape Point, returning along the Indian Ocean coastline back to our well-situated Waterfront hotel. A morning or afternoon cable car ascent up Table Mountain is included (weather dependent). Dinner can be enjoyed at the bustling Waterfront at clients’ own expense.
Accommodation:
Breakwater Lodge (or similar).
Meals:
Day 1: No Meals
Day 2: Breakfast (Lunch, Dinner own account)
DAY 3: CALVINIA (HANTAM REGION)
Departing Cape Town we pass through the picturesque Namaqualand region with spectacular views from the Van Ryns Pass. We arrive in the historic town of Calvinia, nestled on the foot of the Hantam Mountain range. During the months of August – October the landscape is transformed into an explosion of colour due to the numerous wild flowers of the region.
Accommodation:
Hantam Huis (or similar).
Meals:
Breakfast (Lunch, Dinner own account)
DAY 4: AUGRABIES FALLS NATIONAL PARK
Leaving the Little Karoo we head north to the Augrabies Falls National Park. We pass through a lush oasis area with an abundance of wine farms. Here the mighty Orange River plummets 56m into the gorge below. The local name for these majestic falls is ‘Aukoerebis’ or ‘place of great noise’. We spend the afternoon enjoying the falls from its many viewpoints.
Accommodation:
Vergelegen Guest House (or similar).
Meals:
Breakfast (Lunch, Dinner own expense)
DAY 5 & 6: KGALAGADI TRANSFRONTIER PARK
We head north into the Kalahari and the magnificent Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Covering over 3.6 million hectares this is one of the largest reserves in Africa. Due to sparse vegetation in the area excellent predator sightings are common including that of the famous black mane Lion. We enjoy morning and afternoon game drives inside the park.
Accommodation:
Kgalagadi Lodge (or similar).
Meals:
Day 5: Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch own expense)
Day 6: Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch own expense)
Leaving the Kalahari region we head west and enter Namibia arriving at our lodge situated in a scenically beautiful area. Afternoon or early next morning we visit the Fish River Canyon, which is one of the largest and most awe inspiring canyons in the world.
Accommodation:
Canyon Village (or similar).
Meals:
Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch own expense)
Our journey takes us north through ever changing scenery to our accommodation located on the edge of the Namib Desert. The following morning is an early departure for Sossusvlei, stopping in the dune belt to witness the changing colours of the world’s highest sand dunes. We undertake a 5km walk to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. In the afternoon we enjoy a short hike through the Sesriem Canyon.
Accommodation:
Desert Quiver Camp (or similar).
Meals:
Day 8: Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch own expense)
Day 9: Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch own expense)
We reach the coast at Walvis Bay and enjoy lunch while viewing the many flamingos feeding. We arrive in Swakopmund and spend the afternoon and following day exploring this German colonial town or booking one of the numerous optional excursions (own expense). Activities available include dolphin cruises or scenic flights over the vast Namib Desert.
Accommodation:
The Delight (or similar).
Meals:
Day 10: Breakfast (Lunch, Dinner own expense)
Day 11: Breakfast (Lunch, Dinner own expense)
We drive inland through the Damaraland region with its vast and rugged terrain. Its mountain ranges are intercepted by wide gravel plains, which run into sandy, vegetated riverbeds and hot, dry valleys. Our lodge is located on top of a mountain with spectacular views of the surrounding area. Spend the afternoon taking in the incredible setting or simply relaxing by the pool.
Accommodation:
Ugab Terrace Lodge (or similar).
Meals:
Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch own expense)
DAY 13: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Today we proceed to Etosha National Park where we enjoy our first game drive in open 4×4 vehicles from our lodge located just outside the park entrance. The park’s main characteristic is a salt pan so large it can be seen from space. Yet there is abundant wildlife that congregates around the waterholes.
Accommodation:
Etosha Village (or similar ).
Meals:
Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch own expense)
DAY 14: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
This Park is one of the most important reserves and game sanctuaries in Africa with thousands of wild animals such as blue wildebeest, springbok, zebra, kudu, giraffe, cheetah, leopard, lion and elephant making this area their home. The day is spent on game drive through the Park from the Western to the Eastern side of the Park.
Accommodation:
Mokuti Lodge (or similar).
Meals:
Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch own expense)
We depart Etosha and enter the Caprivi Strip where we spend the night set amongst the lush vegetation overlooking the Okavango River and Angola. An optional afternoon boat cruise on the river is available (own account).
Accommodation:
Hakusembe River Lodge (or similar).
Meals:
Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch own expense)
DAY 16 & 17: OKAVANGO DELTA
Continuing into the Caprivi we cross into Botswana and travel by road to our lodge on the edge of the Okavango Delta. The following day we travel by boat 30 minutes into the delta. We do mokoro & boat excursions in the back channels of the Nxamasire area of the delta. Game walks are also done on the smaller islands in the area subject to the water levels of the delta.
Accommodation:
Swampstop chalets (or similiar)
Meals:
Day 16: Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch own expense)
Day 17: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Departing the Delta we cross back into Namibia. We continue to the Eastern side of the Caprivi Strip and arrive at our lodge overlooking the flood plains of the Kwando River. There is an opportunity for a late afternoon game drive in the Kwando Flood Plains (own account).
Accommodation:
Namushasha River Lodge (or similar).
Meals:
Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch own expense)
Optional Extras:
Late afternoon game drive in the Kwando Flood Plains
Crossing into Botswana via the Chobe National Park we overnight on the banks of the Chobe River. Chobe is famous for its beautiful scenery, magnificent sunsets and abundance of wildlife and birdlife. We relax on a sunset game-viewing cruise on the Chobe River. Optional morning Game Drive (own account).
Accommodation:
Chobe Safari Lodge (or similar).
Meals:
Day 19 & 20: Breakfast & Dinner (Lunch own expense)
We travel across the Zimbabwean border to Victoria Falls – without doubt one of the greatest and most spectacular sights in Africa. The afternoon and following morning is spent at leisure to browse the local markets, to experience the many optional activities on offer in the adrenalin capital of Africa including white water rafting, bungi jumping, microlighting/ airplane or helicopter flights over the Falls, and to visit the Falls (own expense).
Accommodation:
Cresta Sprayview hotel (or similar).
Meals:
Breakfast (Lunch, Dinner own expense)
Optional Extras:
Many optional activities on offer in the adrenalin capital of Africa including helicopter flights over the Falls and to visit the Falls (own expense).
Tour ends after breakfast