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*** This tour also runs in the opposite direction: Vic Falls to Cape Town
COUNTRIES VISITED: SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA, ZIMBABWE ZAMBIA
DAY 1 SOUTH AFRICA – CEDERBERG MOUNTAIN REGION
After a short stop to view Table Mountain we drive north to the Cederberg region. In the afternoon (weather permitting) we go on a guided walk to see Bushmen paintings and learn about the native fauna and flora.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2 NAMAQUA LAND – ORANGE/GARIEP RIVER
Today we travel to the Gariep/Orange River. We spend the night under the stars and sit at the campfire getting to know each another.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 NAMIBIA – ORANGE/GARIEP RIVER - FISH RIVER CANYON
You can choose between a morning on the riverbank or the half day canoe on the river. After lunch we travel north to the Fish River Canyon. Optional Activities: Orange/Gariep River Half Day Canoe Adventure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 NAMIB-NAUKLUFT NATIONAL PARK
From the Fish River Canyon we continue into the remote hinterland. We arrive at camp in the afternoon and enjoy a short hike at Sesriem Canyon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5 SOSSUSVLEI DUNES - NAMIB-NAUKLUFT NATIONAL PARK
We wake before dawn so we can hike up Dune 45 and watch the sunrise. After breakfast we join a local expert on a guided tour explaining the desert ecosystem.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6/7 SWAKOPMUND
Today we cross the Tropic of Capricorn (where we stop for a photo) on our way to Namibia’s Atlantic coast. In Swakopmund you will be briefed on the optional activities available here. Day 7 is free for you to explore the town or try one of the many adventure activities. Optional Activities: Quadbiking, Sandboarding, Sky Diving, Dolphin Cruise, Scenic Flights, Fishing etc.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, (Dinner on day 7 only)
DAY 8 SPITZKOPPE
We leave all the trappings of modern life behind us and drive inland to the mysterious Spitzkoppe. Tonight we camp in the wild.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9 HIMBA TRIBES
After some early morning exploration we continue inland and drive towards Kamanjab. The Himba are a pastoral people and predominantly breed cattle or goats, they are easily recognisable by their unique style of dress.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10/11 ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Etosha NP is the venue for some of the most unique game viewing experiences in Africa. We will go on various game drives, and spend our evenings at the abundant water holes for some excellent game photography.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12 WINDHOEK
After an early morning game drive we set off towards Windhoek in the centre of Namibia. On the way we stop at a popular craft market. In the afternoon we go on a short city tour. Optional Activities: Dinner out at Joe’s Beer House.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 13 BOTSWANA, GHANZI
It is a scenic drive to the Buitepos border, where we cross into Botswana. Once at camp we will meet with a local Bushmen community and experience some traditional Tribal Dancing.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 14/15/16 MAUN – OKAVANGO DELTA
Another early day! Our journey takes us from Ghanzi towards Maun. We spend the night here and prepare for our two night bush-camping experience. Your guides will provide you with a briefing about the next few days’ activities and the community run tourism operation. From here we will enter the Delta using local transport. If the water level allows we will take a mokoro (traditional canoe) trip a well as a nature walk with the local people.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 17 GWETA
We leave the Delta behind us and travel east to Gweta, which is located halfway between Maun and Nata, near the Makgadikgadi Pans NP.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 18 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
When we arrive at Kasane we set up camp on the bank of the Chobe River. The afternoon is spent game viewing from a boat in the Chobe NP. This is an excellent opportunity to view Africa’s spectacular wildlife. You will have the chance to experience an early morning game drive the following day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 19 ZIMBABWE - VICTORIA FALLS
On arrival in Victoria Falls we have time to plan the next day’s adventure activities before we visit the spectacular Victoria Falls NP and experience the thundering of the mighty Zambezi. The popular optional sunset cruise includes dinner and drinks.
Optional Activities: Chobe morning game drive, Zambezi Sunset Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 20 VICTORIA FALLS
Most people will spend the day White Water Rafting, a not -to-be-missed experience of a lifetime! Vic Falls offers many exciting alternatives. Optional Activities: White Water Rafting, Bungee Jumping, Elephant Excursion, Dinner out.
Meals: Breakfast
* Specials may be available for this tour: Click here to view.
** See this tour with 2010 dates: Click here
*** This tour also runs in the opposite direction: Vic Falls to Cape Town






































































































Recent comments regarding this tour from travellers:
"This is the best tour to see as much as possible within 20 days. Siziba and Norman were fantastic, we also met brother Thulani on the road. The three best words each day: Dinner is ready! Each day was full of surprises, it was the time of our lives. Do not miss the quadbiking and white water rafting, I dare you to taste, feel, explore what you have never done before!" - Jono (28th Sept 2009)
"Amazing tour, awesome guides (Philile, Eric and Maureen) We saw lots of animals, beautiful scenery!" - Bouke (3rd Sept 2009)
"I want to say booking through Chris du Preez (AATO / Nomad online) in your office was very easy. He was extremely helpful, quick to respond and patient. Thank you for a wonderful trip! I really enjoyed the tour." - Sonia (3rd July 2009)
"Sometimes moving camp everyday is not preferable because you can see, absorb and remember more if the pace were a bit slower. Otherwise this tour was jam-packed full of great experiences – leopard plus lion sightings, bush walks and plants plus more animals. Giom was an excellent wildlife guide. He answered many questions and Mike stopped the truck whenever we wanted. Jabu kept us all in great spirits with home-cooked meals and great funny stories!" - Beth (2009)
”I had a great time but there are some things to work with: Waterproof tents. Our tents were not waterproof. Even though the rain cover didn’t touch the inner tent, water was dripping into the tents. That’s not good enough.” - Carolina (2009)
"I think that one day in Svakopmund is enough. So one more day bush camping." - Thomas (2009)
"I enjoyed everything except visiting the Himba – it was too uncomfortable. I would have prefered to have learned about them in a less voyeuristic way." - Zahara (2009)
"Loved this trip. Would do it again or similar with Nomad and with this guide team. Unbelievably beautiful itinerary, safe, smooth, relatively comfortable. And food was also a highlight." - Edward (2009)
"I am very glad that our guides came from Zimbabwe/Africa, so they knew a lot. I want to do the East Africa Tour one day, but only with Charles as a guide." - Jessica (2009)
"We started in Swakop instead of Cape Town. There was no welcome or introducing of people. For the overall integration it is definitely better to do that." - Tessa (2009)
"I adore the patience and tolerance of especially George, when it comes to deal with all us different people. He tried to make the best out of it. And Michelle was always able to give us must-knows about environment and people of the country, we were in." - Carla (2009)
”I liked the food the guides cooked very much, but I think for a vegetarian it could be a bit one-sided.” - Anita (2009)
“It was a wonderful tour. The guides were okay, but with 24 persons the truck was overloaded.” - Stephen (2009)
“Overall was very good. We had a great time and saw a lot of beautiful + wonderful things. The food during the trip was amazing. The guides were so helpful and knowledgeable about the stops and local customs and so on. Thank you for a great trip!”" - Jennifer (2009)
“It would be nice if you inform your clients before the departure about the fact that there are different tour-routes in one truck. All people think they're doing the same tour but the group splits." - Sarah (2009)
“More physical activities..." - Dorothy (2009)
“I was so impressed with everything on the tour. Bjorn went above and beyond in every way. Every detail he knew and informed us about. I even had fun in the truck while driving! I never thought time would fly by that fast!" - Jessie (2009)
“I was the best trip of my life. I can't give any negative comments about it! I felt like I was in heaven the whole time. It was just a dream. We had the best group I could imagine. I'll never forget it and you will see me back on another tour!" - Annelies (2009)
“Please apply the rules about the lugage – 1 per person and no big suitcase with weels!" - Will (2009)
“This tour far exeeded my expectations in every way. In terms of value for money, without question the best tour I've ever taken. Much of the credit for this to Novel and Pule. Their proffessionalism, people skills and good sense of humour were fundamental to making this tour such a succes." - Peter (2009)
“This was my first tour but I'm sure it will be my best! George is the craziest guide ever and Terese the best and sweetest! Next time I'll ask for them! The game drives could be better with bigger windows or an open truck." - Julia (2009)
"I did the Township Tour and I liked it a lot. Maybe it would be possible to offer more options like this." - Agnes (2009)
“Expected to see more animals, but because of rain we saw very few. Obviously this is nobodys fault." - Louise (2009)