Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe · Safari

26-Day Cape Town to Victoria Falls Safari with Okavango and Etosha

26 Days Round trip from Cape Town Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Drive along Chapman's Peak Drive and visit the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
  • 02 See African penguins at Boulders Beach near Cape Town
  • 03 Explore Sossusvlei, Deadvlei, and Dune 45 in the Namib Desert
  • 04 Search for desert elephants in Damaraland and enjoy game drives in Etosha National Park
  • 05 Travel into the Okavango Delta by mokoro for a safari and guided walking experience
  • 06 Enjoy a boat safari in Chobe National Park and a guided tour of Victoria Falls

A spectacular Southern Africa overland journey from South Africa through Namibia and Botswana, ending at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. This 26-day camping overland adventure combines wildlife, deserts, cultures, and adventure, with highlights including the Cape Peninsula, Fish River Canyon, the Namib Desert, Swakopmund, Etosha National Park, the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, and Victoria Falls. Travel through dramatic landscapes, enjoy game drives and boat safaris, and experience cultural encounters along the way. Ideal for travelers seeking an immersive safari across Southern Africa.

Travel through dramatic landscapes, enjoy game drives and boat safaris, and experience cultural encounters along the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 26 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Victoria Falls, Maun, Cape Town, Swakopmund, Chobe National Park, Walvis Bay, Etosha National Park, Nata, Makgadikgadi Pan, Deadvlei, Sossusvlei, Twyfelfontein, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Zambezi National Park, Skeleton Coast National Park, Okavango Delta
Languages English, French, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

26-Day Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari

26-Day Cape Town - Namib Desert - Victoria Falls Safari

Camping Overland Adventure Package

A spectacular Southern Africa overland journey from South Africa through Namibia and Botswana, ending at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Ideal for travelers who want wildlife, deserts, cultures, and adventure.

Day 1 - Arrival in Cape Town

Arrival at Cape Town International Airport.

Transfer to campsite or lodge.

Welcome briefing about the overland safari.

Free time to explore the V&A Waterfront.

Accommodation: Camping / Lodge

Meals: Dinner

Day 2 - Cape Peninsula Tour

Drive along Chapman's Peak Drive.

Visit Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve.

See African penguins at Boulders Beach.

Return to Cape Town.

Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Day 3 - Cape Town Exploration

Optional activities:

  • Table Mountain cable car
  • Robben Island tour
  • Wine tasting in Stellenbosch

Afternoon free.

Accommodation: Camping / Lodge

Namibia Section

Day 4 - Cape Town to Cederberg (South Africa)

Scenic drive north through the Western Cape.

Stop for wine tasting in the Cederberg region.

Accommodation: Camping

Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Day 5 - Cederberg to Orange River (Namibia Border)

Cross the border into Namibia.

Relax at the Orange River.

Optional canoe trip.

Accommodation: Riverside camping

Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Day 6 - Fish River Canyon

Visit Fish River Canyon, Africa's largest canyon.

Scenic viewpoints and photography.

Accommodation: Camping

Day 7 - Namib Desert

Drive through the Namib-Naukluft region.

Arrive near Sesriem.

Accommodation: Desert camping

Day 8 - Sossusvlei & Deadvlei

Sunrise visit to Dune 45.

Explore Deadvlei and Sossusvlei.

Visit Sesriem Canyon.

Day 9 - Namib Desert to Swakopmund

Scenic drive via Kuiseb Canyon.

Arrive at the coastal town Swakopmund.

Accommodation: Camping / Guesthouse

Day 10 - Swakopmund Adventure Day

Optional activities:

  • Sandboarding
  • Quad biking in the dunes
  • Dolphin cruise in Walvis Bay
  • Scenic flight over Skeleton Coast

Day 11 - Skeleton Coast & Spitzkoppe

Visit the Skeleton Coast shipwrecks.

Camp at Spitzkoppe, Namibia's "Matterhorn".

Day 12 - Damaraland

Visit Twyfelfontein rock engravings.

Search for desert elephants.

Day 13 - Etosha National Park

Enter Etosha National Park.

Afternoon game drive.

Day 14 - Etosha Safari

Full day game drives.

Wildlife:

  • Lions
  • Rhinos
  • Elephants
  • Giraffes
  • Antelopes

Day 15 - Etosha to Kavango Region

Travel north to the Kavango River.

Botswana Section

Day 16 - Enter Botswana (Okavango Delta)

Cross into Botswana.

Transfer into Okavango Delta by mokoro.

Day 17 - Okavango Delta Exploration

Mokoro safari.

Guided walking safari.

Bird watching.

Day 18 - Maun

Return from Delta to Maun.

Optional scenic flight over Okavango.

Day 19 - Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

Visit Makgadikgadi Pans.

Sunset over salt flats.

Day 20 - Nata to Chobe National Park

Drive to Chobe National Park.

Afternoon boat safari.

Day 21 - Chobe Safari

Morning game drive.

Afternoon boat cruise.

Zimbabwe Section

Day 22 - Victoria Falls

Cross border into Zimbabwe.

Guided tour of Victoria Falls.

Day 23 - Victoria Falls Activities

Optional:

  • Helicopter flight
  • Bungee jump
  • Zambezi sunset cruise
  • White-water rafting

Day 24 - Zambezi National Park

Game drive in Zambezi National Park.

Day 25 - Cultural Village Visit

Visit a local village.

Cultural experience and craft market.

Day 26 - Departure

Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport.

End of safari.

Package Inclusions

  • Overland safari transport
  • Professional safari guide
  • Camping equipment
  • Park entrance fees
  • Game drives & activities listed
  • Meals (mostly breakfast & dinner)

Package Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional activities
Chapman's Peak Drive, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Sossusvlei, Okavango Delta

Where this trip takes you

Chapman's Peak Drive, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Sossusvlei, Okavango Delta

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cape Town 16 cities · 26 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees
  • Accommodation
  • Camping
  • Activities
  • Concession fees
  • Food and beverages
  • Transfers
  • Transport
  • Scenic flights

What's Not Included

  • Visa
  • International flight
  • Domestic flight

What to bring

  • Cameras
  • Sunscreens
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Safari clothes
  • Closed shoes
  • Binoculars

Know before you go

  • 26 days.
  • A spectacular Southern Africa overland journey from South Africa through Namibia and Botswana, ending at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Ideal for travelers who want wildlife, deserts, cultures, and adventure.
  • Free time to explore the V&A Waterfront.
  • Cape Peninsula Tour.
  • Drive along Chapman's Peak Drive.
  • Visit Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve.
  • See African penguins at Boulders Beach.
  • Cape Town Exploration.
  • Optional activities include Table Mountain cable car, Robben Island tour, and wine tasting in Stellenbosch.
  • Cape Town to Cederberg (South Africa).
  • Scenic drive north through the Western Cape.
  • Stop for wine tasting in the Cederberg region.
  • Swakopmund Adventure Day.
  • Optional activities include sandboarding, quad biking in the dunes, dolphin cruise in Walvis Bay, and a scenic flight over Skeleton Coast.
  • Skeleton Coast & Spitzkoppe.
  • Visit the Skeleton Coast shipwrecks.
  • Camp at Spitzkoppe, Namibia's "Matterhorn".
  • Damaraland.
  • Visit Twyfelfontein rock engravings.
  • Search for desert elephants.
  • Etosha Safari.
  • Full day game drives.
  • Wildlife may include lions, rhinos, elephants, giraffes, and antelopes.
  • Package inclusions: overland safari transport, professional safari guide, camping equipment, park entrance fees, game drives and listed activities, and meals (mostly breakfast and dinner).
  • Package exclusions: international flights, visas, travel insurance, and optional activities.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cape Town International Airport Air Traffic Control Tower, Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa
Tour start
Cape Town, South Africa
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 26 days finish where they began, in Cape Town.

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Single Room $1,608.33 — $9,650.00
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