* This tour also runs in the opposite direction: NVC Victoria Falls to Cape Town (South)
COUNTRIES VISITED: SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA, ZIMBABWE / ZAMBIA
Day 1 South Africa – Cederberg Mountain Region
Leaving Cape Town we make our first stop at Table View to purchase any last minute items and take photos of Table Mountain from across Table Bay. We then travel to the Cederberg region and set up camp. Later, we take a guided walk to see San paintings and learn about the local flora and fauna. Tonight, your guide will give a full briefing on the tour.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 Namaqualand – Gariep (Orange) River
An early start, then we head north via the distant town of Springbok and then to the Namibia border. We camp on the banks of the Gariep (previously named Orange) River that forms the border between South Africa and Namibia spend another night getting to know each other.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Namibia – Gariep (Orange) River - Fish River Canyon
This morning there’s the chance to see the beautiful river valley by canoe, or you can just chill out on the riverbank with a view across to Namibia. After lunch we cross the border and travel to the 2nd largest canyon in the world, The Fish River Canyon. After a walk along the edge of the canyon we watch the sunset and enjoy a fantastic photo opportunity. Optional Activities: Half Day Canoe Adventure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Namib-Naukluft National Park
Further north, the scenery transitions in to true desert. We arrive at the Namib-Nakluft National Park and set up camp, then enjoy a short hike into the Sesriem canyon. Tonight enjoy the star studded sky and enduring silence of the Namib desert.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Sossusvlei Dunes - Namib-Naukluft National Park
Wake before sunrise and travel the short distance to Dune 45. The sand dunes here are the largest in the world, and a hike to the top is one of the ‘must do’ travel experiences in Africa. After marvelling at the sunrise over the dunes, a hearty breakfast awaits before we join a local expert on a guided hike of the unique Sossusvlei desert ecosystem. Later we journey onto Solitaire, one of Namibia’s smallest towns for another night under the stars.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6/7 Swakopmund
After crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, we travel onto Namibia’s Atlantic coast and the adventure capital, Swakopmund. Here you will be briefed on the many options available for the following day. The desert setting makes a sky dive in this region unforgettable and quadbiking much more exciting. Try some fresh seafood at a local restaurant tonight and join in with the town’s vibrant nightlife.
Optional Activities: Quadbiking, Sandboarding, Sky Diving, Dolphin Cruise, Scenic Flights, Fishing, Dinner out etc.
Meals: Breakfast x2, Lunch x1, Dinner x1
Day 8 Spitzkoppe
Leaving the coast we head to Namibia’s ‘Matterhorn’. Spitzkoppe is a huge rocky outcrop where we set up camp in the wild, beneath the mountain. This afternoon there is an included walk to view San paintings. Many people choose to sleep outside tonight to take advantage of the wonderful blanket of stars.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 Himba Tribes
After some early morning exploration we continue north 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. We spend some time with the Himba people learning about their unique way of life.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10/11 Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park is the venue for some of the most unique game viewing experiences in Africa. The sparse grasslands allow great opportunities to see animals normally hidden in denser vegetation. We will go on various game drives, and spend our evenings at the abundant water holes for some excellent game photography. We stay at two of the campsites inside the park to maximise our time game viewing.
Optional Activities: Night or Dawn Drives with NWR
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. On arrival in Windhoek there is a short city tour. Tonight a chance to try some game meat and the local nightlife at a restaurant or bar.
Optional Activities: Dinner out.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 13 Botswana - Ghanzi
An early start, then we cross into Botswana and drive to Ghanzi. After setting up camp we meet with a local San community and experience some traditional Tribal Dancing.
Optional Activity: Guided Walk, Trance Dance (min 6 x clients advance booking), Game Drives (min 6 x clients)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14/15/16 Maun – Okavango Delta
Our journey takes us from Ghanzi towards Maun. We spend the night here (Maun) and prepare for our 2-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 ride (traditional canoe) as well as nature walks with the local people. This is a true wilderness area where both animals and people co-exist.
Optional Activity: Scenic flight over the Delta (time allowing).
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 National Park. You can explore the bush around our campsite and view some of oldest Baobab trees in the area.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 18 Chobe National Park
Chobe National Park is our next destination near Kasane. This afternoon we take an included sunset boat cruise, as the animals are best spotted from the Chobe River. Our campsite has a lively atmosphere where you can meet other travellers. The next morning there is the option to go on early game drive.
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 National Park and experience the thundering of the mighty Zambezi. The popular optional sunset cruise includes dinner and drinks.
Optional Activities: Chobe morning game drive, Sunset Cruise / Dinner out.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 20 Victoria Falls
Officially your tour finishes after breakfast but 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 as a walk with lions or a bungy jump from the bridge that joins Zimbabwe with Zambia.
Optional Activities: White Water Rafting, Bungy Jump, Elephant Excursion, Walking with Lions, Horse Riding
Meals: Breakfast
* This tour also runs in the opposite direction: NVC Victoria Falls to Cape Town (South)










Recent comments regarding this tour from travellers: (2009-06-03)
"Siziba and Norman were fantastic guides!" - Ulla (2010)
"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)