About this trip
This is a 25-day overland camping trip running from Cape Town up to Victoria Falls, taking in Kruger along the way. You travel by 4WD overland vehicle through a mix of desert, wilderness and cultural stops across South Africa and beyond.
Days are built around camping — you pitch up most nights rather than staying in lodges, so this suits people happy to rough it a bit in exchange for covering a lot of ground.
With Kruger and Victoria Falls both on the route, wildlife and big landscapes are the main draw, alongside genuine time spent moving through the region rather than flying between highlights.
What you'll do
- Start in Cape Town and travel overland by 4WD
- Game drives and wildlife watching in Kruger
- Cross desert and wilderness landscapes en route
- Finish at Victoria Falls
- Camp out most nights of the trip
- Camping-based — you're setting up camp most nights, not staying in hotels or lodges
- A long trip at 25 days, with plenty of overland travel time between stops
- Suited to those happy with a more hands-on, outdoorsy style of travel
Worth it if you want authentic wildlife and landscapes with standout guides. Think twice if you need pristine facilities or prefer slower pacing.
- Guide-driver pairs (Joe & Harmony, Pilli & Kumu, Moyenda & Masaai) consistently made the trip; locals and villages access beyond typical resort tours.
- Safari vehicle condition and meal quality vary significantly between trips; some campsites poorly maintained with water and heating issues.
- Fast-paced itinerary with long driving days; winter trips mean early starts before sunrise and late camp setups in darkness.
- Exceptional food variety and dietary accommodation despite cooking from truck back; wildlife sightings and group friendships exceeded expectations consistently.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Cape Town · 14 Aug – 15 Aug
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