The famous journey from Cape Town to Victoria Falls takes in epic sights in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. From the high dunes at Sossusvlei and the riches of the Okavango Delta, it's considered one of the best routes– and rightly so.
Limited participation:
On our camping safaris we will require some participation during the tour. This includes putting up and taking down your tent (your trusty guides are never to far away to lend a helping hand), packing and unpacking the vehicle and a some help with the meals on the tour. The guides do all of the provisioning, meal planning and cooking, but a bit of help with preparation before and cleaning up after the meal is always appreciated. Our guides are phenomenal “bush chefs” and you will be amazed at the variety of the meals they will present to you. They are also well trained in catering for special diets.
Overview
Itinerary Highlights
- Enjoy a full day Cape Peninsular tour
- Quad Biking or Sand Duning in the Swakopmund
- Mokoro (dug-out canoe) through the Okavango Delta
- White Water Raft through Victoria Falls
- Game Drives through some of Africa's largest national parks
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Cape Town
- Day 2: Cederberg
- Day 3: Gariep River
- Day 4: Fish River Canyon
- Day 5-6: Namib Desert
- Day 7-8: Swakopmund
- Day 9: Spitzkop
- Day 10: Ugab Wilderness
- Day 11-12: Etosha Nip
- Day 13: Windhoek
- Day 14: Kalahari
- Day 15-17: Okavango Delta
- Day 18: Makgadikgadi Pans
- Day 19-21: Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Travelling with Eclipse
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- Our consultants are true destination experts, with firsthand experience and extensive travel in the regions we offer.
- Expect quick, professional responses and dedicated service from our knowledgeable team.
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- Tailor-made itineraries designed around your unique requirements.
- Freedom to select your preferred style and standard of accommodation.
- Unique itineraries that take you beyond the major highlights, immersing you in each location.
- Committed to responsible travel: we reinvest in the environment and local communities across our destinations.
Day 1: Cape Town
Departing, after a tour briefing, from Cape Town at 08:00am we visit Hout Bay harbour en route to Cape Point Nature Reserve and then the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach. We sample some of Cape Town’s culinary wonders at a local restaurant in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (own expense).
Day 2: Cederberg
The Cederberg is a massive rocky wilderness where giant sandstone boulders have been sculpted by wind and rain into bizarre and artistic shapes. In the afternoon we explore the rugged landscape on foot.
Day 3: Gariep River
We make our way into the more arid regions and upon entering Namibia, we camp at the Gariep River. Free time for swimming and relaxing or you can adventure down the river in canoes (own expense).
Day 4: Fish River Canyon
We make our way to Fish River Canyon, the second largest canyon in the world. In the afternoon we watch as a spectacular sunset slips over the canyon’s rim.
Day 5-6: Namib Desert
Towering red sand dunes of Sossusvlei form the gateway into the Namib Desert. We will walk to Sossusvlei, explore Sesriem Canyon and watch dramatic sunsets over the world’s highest sand dunes.
Day 7-8: Swakopmund
Lunar landscapes surround the coastal town of Swakopmund as we approach the coast. Day free to explore the town or try quad biking / dune boarding (own expense). We enjoy evening restaurant meals (own expense).
*Meals: [guest house Breakfast x2 Lunch x1 -]
Day 9: Spitzkop
Beautiful desert landscapes. We move north along the arid coast to the Cape Cross seal colony before heading inland to set up camp under the Spitzkoppe, huge granite domes rising out of the desert. Enjoy a magnificent sunset. We’ll take a short walk to explore the area.
Day 10: Ugab Wilderness
Our next stop is the Brandberg where we camp next to the dry Ugab River, home to the rare desert elephants. We explore the mountains on foot with our local guides, who lead us through this region adorned with rock art.
Day 11-12: Etosha NP
Etosha National Park, “the great white place of dry water”, in the game rich northwest corner of Namibia offers a variety of wildlife. We take game drives around the huge dry pan to find the elephants, herds of antelope and lions around the waterholes before we camp at Okaukuejo with its flood-lit waterhole. (Subject to animal movements we may use any of the 3 camps in Etosha.)
Day 13: Windhoek
The charm of the city of Windhoek lies in its harmonious blen of African and European cultures and the friendliness of its people. We arrive late in the day and enjoy a restaurant meal (own Expense).
Cape to Namibia clients end tour +/-08:00am on morning of day 14, please contact Sunway office for details, CW14.
Day 14: Kalahari
Crossing into Botswana we overnight in the heart of the Kalahari. We take a walk with the local San Bushmen to learn fascinating bush skills.
Day 15-17: Okavango Delta
We camp in Maun for a night in preparation before journeying deep into the Okavango Delta on Makoro (dugouts) - an experience not to be missed. We camp wild on remote islands for 2 nights and enjoy bush walks, swimming and the birdlife in this pristine wilderness area.
*Meals: [camping Breakfast x3 Lunch x3 Dinner x2]
Day 18: Makgadikgadi Pans
Feel the vastness of Africa under a big sky sunset. After the rains the pans fill with water and attract thousands of water birds and herds of zebra, wildebeest and springbok.
Day 19-21: Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Tour Victoria Falls, a natural wonder of the world, plunging into the Zambezi Gorge. Enjoy a sundowner river cruise on the mighty Zambezi or a spectacular “flight of angels” over the Falls (own expense). Tour ends at 08:00am at the camp.
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** Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
** Single supplements may apply
Suggested Accommodation
| City | Accommodation |
|---|---|
| Cape Town | City Lodge V&A Waterfront or similar |
| Cederberg | Highlanders campsite or similar |
| Orange River | Felix Unite Camp or similar |
| Fish River Canyon | Campsite or similar |
| Namib | Campsite or similar |
| Swakopmund | Dunedin Star Hotel or similar |
| Spitzkoppe | Spitzkoppe Campsite or similar |
| Brandberg | Campsite or similar |
| Etosha National Park | Okaukuejo Resort Camp or similar |
| Windhoek | Capbon Guesthouse or similar |
| Central Kalahari Game Reserve | Campsite or similar |
| Okavango Delta | Campsite or similar |
| Makgadikgadi Pans | Campsite or similar |
| Victoria Falls | Standard Campsite Victoria Falls or similar |
Whats included?
- Accommodation in camps or hotels and lodges
- Park/Entrance fees
- Scheduled activities as per itinerary
- Services of a professional guide
- Land transportation
- Meals as specified
What’s not included?
- International & internal airfares
- Arrival/departure taxes or reciprocity fees, visa fees where applicable
- Optional activities (please ask us for full details)
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Any items not listed as included
Notes
This tour is operating with a maximum number of 12 passengers.
The minimum age is 12 years.
Please note: Accommodation specified in the itinerary is a guide only and is subject to availability.
- Limited participation:
On our camping safaris we will require some participation during the tour. This includes putting up and taking down your tent (your trusty guides are never to far away to lend a helping hand), packing and unpacking the vehicle and a some help with the meals on the tour. The guides do all of the provisioning, meal planning and cooking, but a bit of help with preparation before and cleaning up after the meal is always appreciated. Our guides are phenomenal “bush chefs” and you will be amazed at the variety of the meals they will present to you. They are also well trained in catering for special diets.
Price Assurance
At Eclipse Travel, our expert destination knowledge and decades of travel planning experience come at no extra cost to you. While many think booking through a tour operator is more expensive than planning a trip independently, that’s not the case. We’re paid by our travel partners—such as hotels, activity operators, and cruise providers—via commissions, not by our clients.
Our team negotiates the best rates for you and ensures you receive unbiased advice, with no preference for any particular supplier. In fact, where we secure higher commissions, we often pass the savings on to you, giving us a competitive price edge.
Additionally, we lock in exchange rates at the time of your deposit, ensuring no surprise costs when it’s time for final payment. You can rest easy knowing we’ll handle the details with our suppliers. The only exceptions are national park fee increases or fuel surcharges imposed after your booking, though these are rare.
Take advantage of our team’s expertise and let us help you plan the perfect holiday—hassle-free!
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