About this trip
This 22-day overland journey runs from Cape Town through Namibia and Botswana to Victoria Falls, covering huge distances and some of southern Africa's most remote landscapes. You'll travel by purpose-built overland vehicle, camping most nights and pitching in with group chores along the way.
Expect desert canyons, game drives, and river cruises through national parks known for the Big Five, alongside quieter moments with semi-nomadic communities. Days often start early to catch the best wildlife activity or get ahead of long drives, and the route can shift with weather and road conditions.
This is hands-on travel — setting up your own tent, sometimes without showers or proper toilets, particularly during the Okavango Delta section. It suits people happy to rough it a bit in exchange for genuinely wild, off-the-beaten-path experiences.
What you'll do
- Watch the sunset over Fish River Canyon
- Take a river cruise through Chobe National Park
- Canoe the channels of the Okavango Delta
- Go on game drives in Etosha National Park looking for the Big Five and black rhino
- Feel the spray and power of Victoria Falls
- Participatory overland camping — you help set up tents and share camp chores
- Some early starts to catch wildlife or beat long travel days
- No facilities during parts of the Okavango Delta section, including bush toilets and no showers
Worth it if you value stellar crew and diverse activities over luxury comfort. Think twice if you need detailed campsite orientation or prefer shorter travel days.
- Chef consistently delivered excellent meals day after day throughout the 22 days.
- Driver and guide team were genuinely excellent, fun, and ran smooth, well-planned trips with flexibility.
- Large campsites lack maps; two travellers needed rescuing when disoriented, despite others having maps.
- Transport journeys were long but reasonable; trip balances well-paced activities with variety.
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Departing in Aug is cheapest — from £2,225, about 10% below the priciest month (Jun).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Cape Town · 8 Aug – 9 Aug
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