Cape Town to Victoria Falls Overland Safari & Participation Camping

21 Days
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Experience Overview

Think sand dunes, safari drives, and unforgettable sunrises, and still you’ll only have scratched the surface of this 21-day camping adventure through southwestern Africa. Start in Victoria Falls, visit wildlife-rich areas, and pitch a tent overnight in the Okavango Delta. Our Landos (overland adventure vehicles) get you close to all the action, while local guides and Chief Experience Officers ensure your time destination goes off without a hitch.

Highlights

  • Witness first-hand the vibrant culture of Cape Town
  • Search for wildlife on adrenaline-surging safari drives in Etosha National Park
  • Travel into the Okavango Delta in a traditional dugout canoe
  • Meet San people at their local village
  • Marvel at the impressive Fish River Canyon

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 8898

Tour TypeTour Type: Small Group

AccommodationAccommodation: Basic

TransportTransport: Lando (overland adventure vehicle), walking, mokoro, safari vehicle.

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Travel StylesTravel Styles: Classic

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: DSCV

StartStarts: Cape Town, South Africa

FinishFinishes: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

DurationDuration: 21 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical rating: Average

Includes

Activities

  • Your G for Good Moment: !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre, Yzerfontein Your G for Good Moment: Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop, Windhoek Your G for Good Moment: Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp, Dekar Your G for Good Moment: Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch, Victoria Falls Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Victoria Falls
  • Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei Dunes, and Spitzkoppe entrance fees
  • Etosha National Park entrance with wildlife safari drives
  • Okavango Delta overnight bush camping excursion
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

  • Participation camping (14 nts), permanent tented camp (1 nt), backpackers guesthouses (2 nts, multi-share with up to 10 people), basic bush camping (2 nts), hostel (1 nt, multi-share with 3 people).
  • 18 breakfasts, 17 lunches, 12 dinners

Transport

  • Lando (overland adventure vehicle), walking, mokoro, safari vehicle.

Group Leader

  • 2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook, driver, local guides.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2736 (CAD $130 /day)

Itinerary

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Day 1: Cape Town

Arrive at any time.

Tonight, after a brief welcome meeting, attend an optional group dinner for your first night in Cape Town.
Get the most out of your time in Cape Town by pre-booking the South African Wine Tour and Tasting extra. If you do, we recommend booking accommodation for an extra night pre-tour as this activity has an early start time. Please note, due to the timings of this activity, there is a possibility you may miss the welcome meeting on day 1 of your tour - in this case, your CEO will leave you a message detailing what time and where you should meet the next morning.


Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Hotel Sky Cape Town - Dorm Room

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Day 2: Cape Town/Cederberg

Hit the road in the Lando and view the stunning Western Cape scenery on the way to the G Adventures-supported !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre. Learn about the history and culture of the ancient San people. Arrive to the campsite in the afternoon and enjoy free time in the area.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Relax or get out and explore this beautiful part of South Africa.Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - The San people of Southern Africa have historically faced centuries of political and cultural oppression. The !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre provides tailor-made training for young San women and men of Southern Africa. Travellers learn about San culture and history at the interpretive museum. Visits help trainees gain experience with international clients while garnering support for the centre's efforts to preserve San culture and history.Accommodation - Highlanders Campsite and Lodge

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Day 3: Cederberg/Orange River

Travel north past large plantations of rooibos tea. Camp at the scenic Orange River and arrive at the site with enough time to enjoy a late afternoon swim in the river.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Bushwhacked - Fiddlers Creek Camping

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Day 4: Orange River/Fish River Canyon

Travel to Fish River Canyon today, the largest canyon in Africa. Hop out of the Lando to watch sunset over the canyon's rim. Set up camp nearby and sit around the campfire.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Visit Fish River Canyon, the largest canyon in Africa and, arguably, the second largest in the world. Watch as a stunning sunset slips over the canyon's rim in the early evening. We will only have access to the rim, but the views are spectacular.Accommodation - Hobas Lodge Campsite

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Day 5: Fish River Canyon/Namib Desert

Sit back in the Lando and travel north along long, bumpy roads to the Namib Desert. Arrive and set up camp in the late afternoon, and admire the towering red sand dunes of Sossusvlei seeming to rise up towards the sky in the middle of nowhere.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Sossus Oasis Camp Site

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Day 6: Namib Desert

Begin the day at dawn and watch sunrise from atop the iconic Dune 45. Later, venture to the surreal Deadvlei for an optional excursion to this mesmerizing clay pan before slipping into the shadier areas of Sesriem Canyon to learn about its formation and ability to sustain wildlife with hidden pools.
Conclude your day with a scenic drive, if time allows, stopping at the quaint town of Solitaire, before settling in at the campsite. Here, you may opt for an evening activity: "Namib Desert Walk." This activity is an educational experience about bushmen's survival in the desert, the geology of sand dunes, and local wildlife, and ends with a beautiful desert sunset.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Set off for a climb of the mighty Dune 45. Look out and view the surrounding desert displaying its amazing orange and yellow hues. Magic!Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Enjoy a short stop at Sesriem Canyon, a small canyon typical of the area. The Tsauchab River flows through the canyon every five to ten years, and this creates the nearby salt and clay pan of Sossusvlei.Accommodation - Bushman's Desert Camp Sossus on foot Desert Walk

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Day 7: Namib Desert/Swakopmund

Cross over the dry mountain passes and vast empty region of the Namib Desert en route to adrenaline capital; Swakopmund. The group will spend two nights here with plenty of time for the many optional activities in the area.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Amanpuri Backpackers

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Day 8: Swakopmund

Spend a free day in Swakopmund. Try activities like skydiving and sand boarding. For an even bigger adventure, hop on a scenic flight over the Skeleton Coast.
You can pre-book your sky dive on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.


Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy a free day in Namibia's adventure capital.Accommodation - Amanpuri Backpackers

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Day 9: Swakopmund/Spitzkoppe

Jump in the Lando and travel toward the granite peaks of Spitzkoppe. Dubbed the Matterhorn of Namibia, this is the perfect place for epic outdoor adventures. Enjoy free time here upon arrival.
Explore on your own by foot, and be sure to check out the night sky—it's great for star-gazing!

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Spitzkoppe Community Restcamp

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Day 10: Spitzkoppe/Etosha National Park

Soak in the strangeness of this unique landscape before moving on to Etosha National Park for some prime wildlife viewing. Enjoy a safari drive in the park on the way to your camp.
After sunset, watch animals at the watering holes near the camping area, which is safe, being well lit with flood lights. Free time at night allows for the option of a night safari in an open vehicle.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Set off into the wilds of Etosha National Park in search of a wide variety of wildlife. More than 100 species of mammals call Etosha home, including lions, rhinos, elephants, giraffes, blue wildebeest, springbok, zebra, and hyenas. As for birds, the salt pan attracts pelicans, flamingos, and many other winged wonders. Bring your camera and go wild!Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Okaukeujo Restcamp

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Day 11: Etosha National Park

Embark on a wildlife safari drive in Etosha National Park. Search for more than 100 different mammals that call this park home. During the dry season (May through October) the animals all gather around the waterfalls creating some of the densest wildlife viewing in the world.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Set off into the wilds of Etosha National Park in search of a wide variety of wildlife. More than 100 species of mammals call Etosha home, including lions, rhinos, elephants, giraffes, blue wildebeest, springbok, zebra, and hyenas. As for birds, the salt pan attracts pelicans, flamingos, and many other winged wonders. Bring your camera and go wild!Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Okaukeujo Restcamp

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Day 12: Etosha National Park/Waterberg Plateau

Move on from Etosha today and travel further south to the Waterberg Plateau. Spend free time exploring the trails in this national park in search of more wildlife, or choose to relax at camp.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Free time to relax, take a hike, or opt for another wildlife safari drive.Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Waterberg Campsite

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Day 13: Waterberg Plateau/Windhoek

Travel south through the Namibian countryside to Windhoek. Lunch will be had along the way at the G Adventures-supported Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop. There will be free time in Windhoek upon arrival.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Penduka works with women from the Katutura township, and surrounding rural communities, by helping them develop livelihoods through working in their handicraft workshops and cafe. Penduka trains and employs women disadvantaged through poverty, disability, ill-health, or lack of education, empowering them to develop skills in textiles, beading and pottery. Pick up a fresh-packed lunch at the cafe to help support the centre before touring the facilities and purchasing some of these crafts.Accommodation - Urban Camp

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Day 14: Windhoek/D'kar

Cross the border from Namibia into Botswana and travel east into the heart of the Kalahari to D'kar. Catch a glimpse of how the local San Bushmen adapted to this difficult landscape on an optional bushman walk.

Later, enjoy the warm hospitality of the San Bushmen as the group will be staying at the G Adventures-supported Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Activity - Immerse yourself in the culture and history of the Naro San when you stay at Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp tonight. This campsite and wildlife area is the only land-owned freehold by an Indigenous community in all of Southern Africa. The San are known throughout the continent for their warm hospitality, and tonight you have the opportunity to be immersed in their history and culture with a bush walk and dance around the campfire. Dqae Qare San Lodge provides much-needed employment for the nearby village of D'kar, and revenue from the lodge is invested in the nearby preschool, art program, museum, and community projects that bring clean water and other resources to the village. Everything for the lodge is community-sourced, including the labour, materials, artwork and ingredients for meals.

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Day 15: D'kar/Maun

Climb in the Lando and continue towards Maun. In the afternoon, there will be free time to unwind before setting up camp with the group.
Choose to prebook a scenic helicopter ride through the Delta during your free time in Maun.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Sedia Hotel Campsite

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Day 16: Maun/Okavango Delta

Dive right into nature today for an overnight excursion in the Okavango Delta. Hop in a 4x4 and ride to your basic bush camp, then do some birdwatching in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe and head out for a wildlife walk in the area. Gather around the campfire for a sundowner in the evening.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb into a traditional canoe for a closer view of the shoreline.Activity - Step into the heart of Botswana’s wilderness on an unforgettable journey into the Okavango Delta. Your adventure begins with a scenic drive in an open 4x4 safari vehicle, travelling deep into the Sankoyo Concession, a pristine area teeming with wildlife and rich in natural beauty. Our secluded camp offers a true bush experience, with comfortable, fully-set-up tents and the sounds of nature all around. From here, you’ll explore the Delta the traditional way, gliding quietly through the waterways in a mokoro canoe, steered by skilled local polers who know the channels like the back of their hand. Back on land, a guided walking safari gives you the rare opportunity to connect with the bush on foot. Learn about the plants, animal tracks, and smaller wildlife often missed from a vehicle, while keeping an eye out for the Delta’s bigger residents. Evenings are spent relaxing by the campfire under a sky scattered with stars, swapping stories and listening to the night sounds of Africa. This is more than a trip, it’s an immersion into one of the world’s most remarkable ecosystems, guided by the people who call it home.Transport - Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride.Accommodation - Tamog Tours & Safaris Okavango Delta Camping

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Day 17: Okavango Delta/Nata

Set out on a morning safari walk before returning to Maun. Then, get back inside the Lando and travel to the ancient baobab trees of Nata. There will be free time upon arrival.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb into a traditional canoe for a closer view of the shoreline.Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Transport - Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride.Accommodation - Elephant Sands Lodge Campsite

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Day 18: Nata/Kasane

Venture north from Nata to Kasane. There will be time for an optional river cruise through Chobe National Park before setting up camp under a sky full of stars.
Journey to the area of Chobe National Park, home to the largest elephant population in Southern Africa. You can pre-book the Chobe River Sunset Cruise on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Thebe River Safari Lodge Campsite

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Day 19: Kasane/Victoria Falls

Choose to go on an early safari drive in the morning before travelling with the group from Botswana across the border to Zimbabwe. Sit down for a traditional lunch at the G Adventurers-supported Lusumpuko Women's Club. Continue on to the town Victoria Falls, a great base to see the falls, and take part in some exciting activities.
Opt to prebook the Chobe National Park Safari Drive and head out early into the park before crossing the border from Botswana to Zimbabwe at the Kazungula border post.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Start your visit to Victoria Falls off on the right foot by sitting down to a traditional, Zimbabwean meal, cooked by the Lusumpuko Women’s Club, a group of women from a nearby township. A demonstration by the ladies will show you exactly how Zimbabweans traditionally eat their food, and you’ll be served a farm-to-table meal made with traditional, local, in-season ingredients. This meal provides much-needed income to the cooperatives’ 20 members – changing their lives and families in the process.Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Some nationalities do require a visa for Zimbabwe, and many visas are available for purchase right at the border. See our visa section for further information. Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Explorers Village Camping

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Day 20: Victoria Falls

Spend a free day in Victoria Falls. For the adventurous, there are activities like whitewater rafting or a scenic helicopter flight over the falls. The choice is yours!
Victoria Falls is a great base to see both natural wonders and take part in some exciting activities.


Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out and explore the many things on offer in the Victoria Falls area.Accommodation - Explorers Village Camping

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Day 21: Victoria Falls

Depart at any time.
If you aren't ready to go home yet talk with your CEO about extending your adventure and get to know more of Zimbabwe or beyond!

Meals included: Breakfast

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Tour Operator

G Adventures

G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.

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Reviews

 

Natalie L.   -  Traveled, June 2025

Incredible trip that I'll never forget.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/06/2025

 

Edward R.   -  Traveled, June 2025

I not a camping person. But I really enjoyed the experience of being so close to nature. Once I got used to the organization and daily routine, turned out to be one of my best travel experiences ever. I recommend this tour to those who loves nature.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/06/2025

 

Laura M.   -  Traveled, June 2025

Just a wonderful trip, with breathtaking experiences almost everyday. Cannot recommend Namibia enough and the Okavango Delta was stunning. One of the best G Adventures trips I have done. I even loved the camping!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/06/2025

 

Mia B.   -  Traveled, June 2025

A beautiful tour where we got to see a lot of wildlife and well taken care of by our great guides.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 07/06/2025

 

Gail T.   -  Traveled, May 2025

Excellent. Thoroughly recommended. Don't expect to lose weight, our CEO Francious was an excellent tour guide and chef, very knowledgeable and entertaining.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/18/2025

 

Elisabeth R.   -  Traveled, May 2025

Great trip.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/18/2025

 

Christopher R.   -  Traveled, April 2025

Memorable!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/18/2025

 

Caoimhe C.  -  Traveled, August 2025

A once in a lifetime trip met incredible people and couldn’t recommend this trip enough. I will definitely be travelling with G adventures again!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 08/18/2025

 

Andrea K.  -  Traveled, August 2025

It was the trip of a lifetime, made unforgettable by G Adventures and its amazing CEOs!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 08/18/2025

 

Sofie R.  -  Traveled, July 2025

Awesome trip where you get to see a lot of Africa in 21 days. The guides were very nice and knowledgeable, making the experience so much more than I could hope for. Camping life was comfortable with good tents, enough facilities at the camping spots, and the dinners cooked by the CEOs were 10/10!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 08/18/2025

 

Ciara N.  -  Traveled, August 2025

Absolutely fantastic! The CEO’s made this such a memorable trip from start to finish. I’d like to give a special mention to Elke who was on her training trip. Sje was so professional and already so knowledgeable of everything we needed to know on the trip. In fact for the first 8 days, I didn’t even realise she was on a training trip and thought she was another CEO. She will be a real asset to the GAdventures team. This was a trio of a lifetime for me and was so special. The activities, culture, animals, people, food and everything else was to the highest standard thanks to the CEO’s. I will be booking another trip with G Adventures soon for sure!!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 08/17/2025

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