Cape Town to Kruger Safari – Camping or Lodge

This south africa safari tour starts with a drive north from Cape Town, passing traditional farm stalls (Padstals) selling homemade produce along rural roads. The Cederberg region is known for its mountains, orange farms, and the Rooibos bush, which grows exclusively on these slopes. In the evening, the group shares a communal dinner and first experiences of South African hospitality. Meals: Lunch, Dinner. Included: Traditional dinner.

Crossing into Namibia, the day begins with an optional canoe trip on the Gariep River before driving to the Fish River Canyon, the largest canyon in Africa and second only to the Grand Canyon worldwide. A walk along the canyon rim offers views into the gorge before the overnight stop at Keetmanshoop. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Included: Canyon rim walk. Optional: Canoeing on the Gariep River.

A rest day in the Namib-Naukluft National Park allows time to explore the desert at your own pace, take walks through the sand, or simply take in the open landscape. The stillness and scale of the Namib are a distinct part of this southern africa overland safari. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

A local guide leads a final desert excursion before the group stops at the Tropic of Capricorn and continues to Swakopmund, a coastal town on the Atlantic with German colonial architecture. A communal dinner at a local restaurant rounds out the evening. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Included: Tropic of Capricorn stop, guided desert walk, restaurant dinner.

The route heads north along the Namibian coast, stopping at lichen fields before turning inland toward Khorixas. A local guide leads a visit to the Twyfelfontein rock engravings and the Petrified Forest, a geological formation unique to this part of Namibia. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Included: Petrified Forest, Twyfelfontein rock engravings.

A full day in Etosha National Park follows the edges of the white Etosha pan, searching for lions, elephants, rhinos, and the rest of the Big Five. No two drives through this etosha safari namibia reserve are alike. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Included: Full-day safari in Nomad vehicle.

Leaving Etosha National Park, the truck drives east toward the Kavango River for an overnight stop at Divundu in northeastern Namibia. This leg marks the transition from the desert interior toward the river delta region of the namibia safari tour. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

The okavango delta safari begins with a transfer from Maun into the Khwai Conservancy in smaller 4x4 safari vehicles. The afternoon includes a Mokoro excursion in traditional dugout canoes through the waterways of the delta. Optional morning scenic flights are available (weather permitting). The Khwai Conservancy is community-managed with a focus on sustainable tourism. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Included: Sunset Mokoro excursion. Optional: Scenic flight over the Okavango Delta.

After returning to Maun to rejoin the overland truck, the drive continues east to Nata on the edge of the Makgadikgadi salt pans. This is one of the largest salt pan systems in the world and the beginning of the botswana safari tour final stretch. Wildlife sightings are possible along the way. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Crossing into Zimbabwe, the group arrives at Victoria Falls, the largest waterfall in Africa and one of the most powerful in the world. Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya (the smoke that thunders), the spray rises up to 400 meters as the Zambezi drops into the Batoka Gorge. This victoria falls safari tour stop includes time to walk the viewing paths along the falls. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Optional: Bungee jump, gorge swing, sunset boat cruise, helicopter flight.

After breakfast, the route crosses back into Botswana and heads south to Francistown, the country's second city. Known for diamond mining, Francistown serves as an overnight stop on the return leg of this cape town to kruger safari. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

The overland truck drives east through Mpumalanga's coalfields along old trade routes to Kruger National Park, Africa's largest safari reserve. The camp serves as the base for the next three days of the kruger park safari. A sunset drive is included on arrival. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Included: Sunset drive.

The morning follows the Panorama Route along the Blyde River Canyon escarpment, visiting God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes, and the Three Rondavels. A guided bush walk is included. This scenic detour adds a geological dimension to the final days of the kruger park safari. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Included: Panorama Route stops, morning guided bush walk.