COUNTRIES VISITED: SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA, ZIMBABWE
Day 1 South Africa – Cederberg Mountain Region
Leaving behind Cape Town, there’s one last photo stop at Table View for a spectacular panorama of the city and Table Mountain. On the way we enjoy a wine tasting at one of Cape Towns organic wine farms, Org de Rac. Heading further north into the mountainous Cederberg region, we arrive at our accommodation and your guides will give you a full briefing on the tour, truck and equipment.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 Namibia - Gariep/Orange River
Today we travel through the Northern Cape and Namaqualand, stopping at the remote town of Springbok for any last requirements. After crossing the Namibian border we check in to the lovely chalets overlooking the river that forms the border between South Africa and Namibia. Although officially renamed the Gariep River it is still generally known by the pervious name; Orange River, after the Dutch House of Orange.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Gariep/Orange River – Ai-Ais
This morning there’s the chance to paddle canoes down the Orange River or spend time relaxing. After lunch we travel north to the Ai-Ais Hot Springs and stay overnight close to the Fish River Canyon, the 2nd largest canyon in the world.
Optional Activities: Half-Day Canoe Adventure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Fish River Canyon - Kokerboom Forest
We take a scenic early morning walk along the edge of the Fish River Canyon, where photo opportunities are plentiful. Travelling into the Kalahari area of Namibia we visit the amazing Kokerboom Forest, renowned for the large concentration of Quiver Trees.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Bushman Community – Namib-Naukluft Park
The Namib National Park is one of Namibia’s geographic gems. There are massive sand dunes in the Sossusvlei desert area as well as a remarkable landscape. After a morning optional Tribal interaction with the original San people we travel to the Namib and stay the night just outside the park.
Optional Activities: African Tribal interaction.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Namib-Naukluft National Park
We have a full day in the Namib-Nakluft NP that starts by being transported in to Sossusvlei, where we are joined by a local expert guide. Exploring on foot, this local guide will share their detailed knowledge of the unique desert ecosystem with us. Later we transfer to Dune 45 where you have the chance to hike up the dune for an amazing view and photo opportunity. In the afternoon there’s a short walk into the Sesriem Canyon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7/8 Swakopmund
Today we cross the Tropic of Capricorn on our way from the desert to the Atlantic coast. Our first stop is Walvis Bay where we may see some flamingos, depending on the season. Then it’s onto Swakopmund, the adventure capital of Namibia, where you will be briefed on the many optional activities available for the next day. Take a quad bike over the dunes, try sand boarding, sky diving or maybe a cruise to see dolphin?. In the evening you can enjoy some excellent seafood at a local restaurant as well as the vibrant local nightlife.
Optional Activities: Dinner, Quad biking, Sand boarding, Sky Diving, Scenic Flights etc.
Meals: Breakfast x 2, Lunch x 1, Dinner x 1
Day 9 Himba Tribe
Heading inland, we drive north towards Kamanjab where we meet with the local people from this area. The Himba are a pastoral people and predominantly breed cattle or goats. Encountering a totally different way of life can be a moving experience for many people.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10/11 Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park is home to thousands of elephants, giraffes, zebras plus cheetahs, lions, rhinos and hyenas. The open plains allow spectacular viewing from your truck while on game drives. Our quality bungalow accommodation is inside the park at Okaukuejo and Halali which both boast floodlit night water holes where the animals come regularly to drink.
Optional Activities: Night Drive with NWR Game Ranger
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 Windhoek
Enroute to Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, we stop at a craft market where you can buy authentic African carvings and paintings. On arrival in Windhoek we take a short driving tour around the city, and there’s some free time to explore the centre before checking into our centrally located hotel. Tonight you have the chance to try game meat and enjoy a night out at one of Windhoeks excellent restaurants or German-style pubs.
Optional Activities: Dinner out
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 13 Botswana - Ghanzi
We say goodbye to Namibia and journey through the Botswana border. Namibian dollars cannot be used in Botswana so there will also be a chance to exchange left over money. Later we arrive at our lodge in Ghanzi, and this evening we experience some traditional tribal dancing from the San community.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14/15/16 Maun – Okavango Delta
Maun is well known as the gateway to the Okavango Delta, the world’s largest inland delta. The Okavango River has no outlet to the sea, so it empties into the sands of the Kalahari Desert, irrigating some 15,000 square km’s. We spend one night in Maun and prepare for this excursion. Small planes transport us over this amazing area to Gunn’s Camp for the next 2 nights. Animals are often spotted from the lodge, but we also take a nature walk and, if the water level allows, a mokoro (traditional canoe) trip. The animals in the Delta are not as familiar with people so the game viewing is totally wild, as are the hippos in the river!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 17 Gweta
A second scenic air-transfer will return us to Maun and the truck. This afternoon we drive to Gweta where our evening accommodation is set amongst the majestic Baobab trees that are indigenous to this area.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 18 Chobe National Park
After continuing north to Kasane, we take a sunset river cruise on the Chobe River where animals such as hippos, buffalo and elephant are plentiful and best viewed from the water. The Chobe NP is Botswana’s second largest National Park and well known for its large population of migratory Elephants. Our accommodation is near to the park entrance.
Optional Activities : Chobe Game Drive (next morning)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 19 Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls
An early morning optional game drive, then we cross into Zimbabwe where we have a short briefing on all the activities available here. Then we enter the much anticipated Victoria Falls NP where we will experience the might of the great Zambezi River. This is one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
Optional Activities: Zambezi Sunset Cruise, Dinner in local restaurant.
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, such a walk with lions, or a helicopter flight over the Falls. Your tour officially finishes after breakfast, but there is the option to book extra nights.
Optional Activities: White Water Rafting, Bungee Jump, Elephant Excursion, White Water rafting and many more.
Meals: Breakfast










Recent comments regarding this tour from travellers: (2009-05-22)
"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)
“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)
“From the first day we felt very safe and it intermediatly felt like home with Matt and Grietjie." - Bart (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)
“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)
“We really enjoyed the trip, the guides, the beatiful landscapes and nature and had lots of fun. We'll advice anyone to travel with Nomad!" - Marianne (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)
“Change the truck seats, it was extremely uncomfortable for such a long drive." - Monica (2009)
"I was really looking forward to this tour and it met all my expectations. It was even better than I hoped it would be." - Elly (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)
"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)
“Disappointed by canoe guide on the Orange River – no instruction and no safety info. Everything else was great." - Paige (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)
“Not one complaint about the whole tour!" - Heather (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)