About this trip
This is a long overland journey through southern Africa, starting at Victoria Falls and ending in Cape Town, camping for most of the 20 days.
You travel through game parks in Botswana and Namibia known for their wildlife, then into Namibia's desert landscapes, before finishing in the more cosmopolitan surrounds of Cape Town.
It's a guided group trip covering a lot of ground, with plenty of optional activities along the way and a real mix of scenery — from waterfalls and bush to open desert and coastline.
What you'll do
- Stand by Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe-Zambia border
- Spot wildlife in game parks across Botswana and Namibia
- Cross Namibia's desert landscapes
- Camp out most nights as you move through the region
- Arrive in Cape Town at the journey's end
- Camping-based trip, so expect to help set up and pack down most days
- 20 days covering multiple countries — a long, ground-covering itinerary rather than a slow-paced one
- Fully guided in a group, with a set route through Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa
Worth it if you crave intense wildlife encounters and don't mind gruelling travel days. Think twice if you need comfort or dislike early starts and long bus journeys.
- Wildlife encounters genuinely exceptional: leopards at waterholes, elephants you can hear, hippos charging boats, big five sightings throughout.
- Guide and driver quality transforms the trip; Emma and Alf's wildlife spotting, meal preparation, and border management earned consistent praise.
- Serious travel demands: 5000km+ on untarmaced roads, frequent early starts, long bus days with minimal scenery between stops initially.
- Camping trips mean insect bites are real; exchange currency commission-free in UK beforehand to avoid 4-6% local charges.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Victoria Falls · 31 Oct – 1 Nov
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