Table Mountain to Victoria Falls - 20 days

Table Mountain to Victoria Falls - 20 days

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Tour Overview

Embark on a 20-day adventure from the iconic Table Mountain in Cape Town to the majestic Victoria Falls, traversing the diverse landscapes of Southern Africa. This small group wildlife tour takes you through four countries: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Cape Peninsula, the thunderous Augrabies Falls, and the vast Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Marvel at the world's second-largest canyon, Fish River Canyon, and explore the towering dunes of Sossusvlei in Namib-Naukluft National Park. Discover the charming town of Swakopmund, the rugged terrain of Damaraland, and the wildlife-rich Etosha National Park. Navigate the serene waters of the Okavango Delta and enjoy a sunset cruise on the Chobe River. Conclude your journey at the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, with opportunities for thrilling optional activities. This tour promises unforgettable encounters with nature and wildlife, all while staying in comfortable mid-range lodges. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Cape Town - Explore South Africa's captivating Mother City and the beautiful Cape Peninsula.

  • Augrabies Falls National Park - Marvel at the magnificent Augrabies Falls where the Orange River plummets 56m into the gorge below.

  • Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - Spot the famous black maned lion on game drives in this vast reserve.

  • Fish River Canyon - Admire the world's second largest canyon.

  • Namib-Naukluft National Park - Scramble up the giant dunes of Sossusvlei, explore Deadvlei and hike through the Sesriem Canyon.

  • Etosha National Park - Spend two days exploring Namibia's premier game reserve and head out in search of lions, elephants and more on game drives.

  • Okavango Delta - Explore the world's largest inland delta on guided nature walks, mokoro and boat excursions.

  • Victoria Falls - Finish your tour in this charming Zimbabwean town which is home to the spectacular Victoria Falls.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Cape Town

Ilse Wiespointner
Abd Abo naser

Location: Cape Town

Accommodation Name: Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge

Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport you'll be met and transferred to our centrally located Waterfront hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or head out and explore South Africa's captivating Mother City. At 18.00hrs this evening meet your guide and the rest of the group at our pre departure meeting in the hotel lobby. ...more ...less

Day 2: Cape Peninsula Tour

Ilse Wiespointner
Abd Abo naser

Location: Cape Town

Accommodation Name: Protea Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today we enjoy a full day tour of the beautiful Cape Peninsula. Driving along the Atlantic seaboard via Hout Bay and Chapman’s Peak, taking in Table Mountain National Park and Cape Point before returning along the Indian Ocean coastline back to our hotel. A morning or afternoon cable car ascent up iconic Table Mountain is included (weather dependent). This evening why not sample the wonderful selection of restaurants and bars in Cape Town's bustling Waterfront.

Day 3: Namaqualand

Location: Namaqualand

Accommodation Name: Highlanders Lodge & Campsite

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Cape Town - Namaqualand. Bidding farewell to Cape Town we begin our overland journey, travelling through the beautiful Namaqualand region, which is truly spectacular between August and October when there's an explosion of colourful wild flowers. We spend the night at a guesthouse which is located the foot of the Van Ryns Pass. At the guesthouse there's the opportunity to partake in an optional wine tasting session where you can sample the local wines of the area.

Day 4: Augrabies Falls National Park

Location: Augrabies Falls National Park

Accommodation Name: Kakamas Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Namaqualand - Augrabies Falls National Park. We head north to the beautiful Augrabies Falls National Park today, passing an abundance of lush wine farms en route. Reaching the national park we spend the afternoon admiring the spectacular Augrabies Falls from various viewpoints. At these thundering falls, known locally ‘Aukoerebis’ or ‘place of great noise’, the mighty Orange River plummets 56m into the gorge.

Day 5-6: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Location: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Accommodation Name: Kgalagadi Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Augrabies Falls National Park - Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. On day 5 we continue our journey north to the magnificent Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in the Kalahari. This vast reserve covers over 3.6 million hectares and is home to the famous black mane lion. Here we enjoy morning and afternoon game drives and the sparse vegetation is ideal for spotting wildlife, particularly predators and the resident black mane lion.

Day 7: Fish River Canyon

Location: Fish River Canyon

Accommodation Name: Canyon Village

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - Fish River Canyon (Namibia). We leave the Kalahari region this morning and head west, crossing the border into Namibia where we spend the night at a lodge in an incredibly scenic area. This afternoon (or early tomorrow morning) we visit the famous Fish River Canyon which is the second largest canyon in the world. At its deepest point this spectacular canyon is 549 metres deep.

Day 8-9: Sesriem

Location: Sesriem

Accommodation Name: Desert Quiver Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Fish River Canyon - Sesriem. Our journey on day 8 takes us north through ever-changing scenery to our accommodation located on the edge of the Namib Desert. Our lodge here is just a few kilometres from the mighty dunes of Sossusvlei. The following morning we head into the desert to appreciate the beauty of the dunes, which are the highest in the world. Enjoy a leisurely 5km walk to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, and a hike through the staggering Sesriem Canyon. Springbok, oryx and ostrich are some of the hardy species you may be able to spot living out in the desert.

Day 10: Swakopmund

Wesley Rosenblum
Olivier Armani

Location: Swakopmund

Accommodation Name: The Delight

Meals Included: Breakfast

Sesriem - Swakopmund. We head to the coast today, stopping for lunch at Walvis Bay where we can see the huge flock of flamingos that gather here to feed. This afternoon we arrive in the German colonial town of Swakopmund. The rest of the day is free to relax or enjoy some of the optional activities available. You could head out to sea on a dolphin-watching cruise, or take to the skies with a scenic flight over the Namib Desert (book and pay locally).

Day 11: Damaraland

Location: Damaraland

Accommodation Name: Ugab Terrace Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Swakopmund - Damaraland. After a leisurely morning, we continue our journey north through the incredible mountainous terrain of Damaraland. Our accommodation for the night is a lodge located on top of a mountain with spectacular views of the surrounding area, as well as a pool carved out of the natural rock face.

Day 12-13: Etosha National Park

Nrupesh Soni
Peter Schmid
András Szőllősy

Location: Etosha National Park

Accommodation Name: Etosha Village

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Damaraland - Etosha National Park. On day 12 we travel on to Etosha, Namibia's flagship national park where we enjoy our first game drive in the park, in our overland vehicle. Dominated by a giant salt pan, it is easy to the spot wildlife that gathers around the few watering holes to drink. Some of the species you may spot in the park include lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, zebra and giraffe. Our lodge is located just outside the park entrance and this evening you can sit on your private patio and listen to the sounds of the bush. The following day we enjoy a full day game drive in open 4x4 vehicles from our lodge.





Day 14: Zambezi Region (Caprivi Strip)

Location: Zambezi Region

Accommodation Name: Hakusembe River Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Etosha National Park - Rundu. It's a long drive today as we leave Etosha National Park, travel north and enter the Caprivi Strip, a narrow stretch of Namibian territory between Botswana and Angola. We spend the night at a lodge near the Okavango River and this afternoon there's an optional boat cruise on the river (book and pay locally) or you can simply relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.

Day 15-16: Okavango Delta

Arefin Gaming
Oriol R
kashweka lemmy
Allan Kaitila

Location: Okavango Delta

Accommodation Name: Swamp Stop Okavango River Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Rundu - Okavango Delta (Botswana). On day 15 we travel further into the Caprivi Strip, before crossing into Botswana and arriving at our lodge on the edge of the Okavango Delta. The next day we explore the lush Okavango Delta by boat and on foot. We enjoy a mokoro (traditional canoe) cruise and guided nature walks on land (water levels permitting).

Day 17-18: Chobe National Park

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travel.maddy
travel.maddy

Location: Chobe National Park

Accommodation Name: Chobe Safari Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Okavango Delta - Chobe National Park. Heading back into Namibia on day 17 we continue along the Caprivi Strip before crossing back into Botswana via Chobe National Park to our lodge on the banks of the Chobe River. Not far away is a point where four countries (Namibia, Bolivia, Zambia and Zimbabwe) all converge.





The next day we go in search of wildlife on a morning game drive in Chobe National Park and in the afternoon we enjoy a sunset game viewing cruise on the Chobe River. Keep your eyes peeled for elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and other animals coming to the river's edge to drink.

Day 19: Victoria Falls

Location: Victoria Falls

Accommodation Name: Cresta Sprayview Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Chobe River - Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe). Today marks the final leg of our journey as we cross the border into Zimbabwe and travel on to Victoria Falls. The rest of the day is free for you to browse the local markets, visit the spectacular Victoria Falls and enjoy some of the optional activities on offer. You could take a helicopter ride over the falls, or get up close to the mighty cascade on a sunset cruise.

Day 20: Victoria Falls

Location: Victoria Falls

Accommodation Name: Cresta Sprayview Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today our overland adventure comes to an end after breakfast and hotel check out. A departure transfer to Victoria Falls Airport is included. We can also book post tour accommodation upon request.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    Mid Range lodges

  • 19 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 14 dinners

    The tour includes 19 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 14 dinners.

  • 19 nights mid-range (3-4 star) lodges with en suite facilities

    Accommodation for 19 nights in mid-range lodges with en suite facilities is included.

  • Cape Town International Airport transfer on day 1 in a private vehicle

    A private vehicle transfer from Cape Town International Airport on day 1 is included.

  • Cape Peninsula full day tour

    A full day tour of the Cape Peninsula is included.

  • Victoria Falls International Airport departure transfer on day 20

    A departure transfer to Victoria Falls International Airport on day 20 is included.

  • Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - morning and afternoon game drives

    Morning and afternoon game drives in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park are included.

  • Etosha - afternoon game drive and full game drive through the park in 4x4 open vehicles

    An afternoon game drive and a full game drive through Etosha National Park in 4x4 open vehicles are included.

  • Okavango Delta - mokoro trip, scenic boat tour and nature walk

    A mokoro trip, scenic boat tour, and nature walk in the Okavango Delta are included.

  • Sesriem - 5km guided walk to Dead Vlei

    A 5km guided walk to Dead Vlei in Sesriem is included.

  • Chobe National Park - morning game drive in 4x4 open vehicles and afternoon Chobe River game viewing sunset cruise

    A morning game drive in 4x4 open vehicles and an afternoon Chobe River game viewing sunset cruise in Chobe National Park are included.

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What's Not Included

  • International flights and visas

    International flights and visas are not included in the tour.

  • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture

    Tipping is not included and is considered a personal gesture.

  • Optional activities

    Optional activities are not included in the tour.

  • Victoria Falls NP entrance fee and excursions

    The entrance fee and excursions at Victoria Falls National Park are not included.

  • Local payment - ZAR 3500, to be paid in cash

    A local payment of ZAR 3500 is required to be paid in cash.

Accommodation

Experience a diverse range of accommodations from the modern Protea Hotel by Marriott in Cape Town with stunning views of Table Mountain, to the luxurious Highlanders Lodge in Namaqualand, and the scenic Canyon Village in Fish River Canyon. Enjoy unique stays at Desert Quiver Camp near Sossusvlei and the charming Ugab Terrace Lodge in Damaraland, each offering comfortable amenities and breathtaking surroundings. ...more ...less

Age Policy

Average age 40s - 70s but flexible age policy. Minimum age 10.If travelling with children parents need to be aware of the very long driving days (distances noted in the trip notes). Rooms for families - one child up to 17 yrs old can share a room with 2 adults. We have child rates for 12 and under. Children 13 + pay full price.     IMPORTANT: South Africa and Botswana regulations aimed at fighting child trafficking:'All parents travelling with children into or out of SA and/or Botswana may be asked to show the child’s unabridged (full) birth certificate, and where only one parent is accompanying, parental or legal consent for the child to travel (eg an affidavit from the other parent, a court order or – if applicable – a death certificate). Tell pax they must contact the South African High Commission, South African Department of Home Affairs and/or the Botswana High Commission for the most up to date information. ...more ...less

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort aboard a 16-seater overland truck, with private airport transfers in Cape Town and Victoria Falls. Enjoy guided excursions including game drives in 4x4 open vehicles and mokoro trips in the Okavango Delta, ensuring a seamless and adventurous journey through Southern Africa.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of wildlife can I expect to see during the tour?

    During the tour, you can expect to see a variety of wildlife including the famous black maned lions in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, and giraffes in Etosha National Park, and elephants, hippos, and crocodiles in Chobe National Park.

  • Are there any unique activities included in the tour?

    Yes, the tour includes unique activities such as a mokoro trip and scenic boat tour in the Okavango Delta, a sunset game viewing cruise on the Chobe River, and a guided walk to Dead Vlei in the Namib Desert.

  • What is the accommodation like during the tour?

    The tour includes 19 nights in mid-range (3-4 star) lodges with en suite facilities. Accommodations range from modern hotels in Cape Town to lodges in scenic areas like the Fish River Canyon and the banks of the Okavango River.

  • Is there a guide accompanying the tour?

    Yes, the tour is escorted by a licensed African tour guide who also serves as the driver.

  • What is the transportation mode during the tour?

    Transportation during the tour is provided in a 16-seater overland truck.

  • Are there any optional activities available during the tour?

    Yes, there are optional activities available such as wine tasting in Namaqualand, a dolphin-watching cruise or scenic flight in Swakopmund, and a helicopter ride over Victoria Falls.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

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Nicola Hodgkinson (Google Reviewer)  

Recently returned from Greece, a...

07-May-2024

Recently returned from Greece, a 5 day tour with OTG. Unfortunately, I had a negative experience on day 2 where I needed local support to get me out of a tricky situation. Thank you to Alexandra Z from Hetco Tours in Athens for helping me continue on with the trip, to the Hotel Zafolia staffing team and to Danielle and team here in the UK for supporting me with the aftermath. Your kindness will not be forgotten and I will pay it forward. I've now booked 3 trips with yourselves and will continue to go back. Thank you all. Honestly, I am SO grateful. Blessings to you all. Nicola ...more ...less

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Wonderful experience

05-Jan-2023

Jamal is our tour guide. Right from the start, he created a group chat in whatsapp and if any issues to make sure we contact him. He was on the ball with every issue thrown at him. Luggage being left behind, stragglers wondered off in a different path, hotel room etc. He explains the various site along our route to give us a better understanding of the local cultures. We had a great time, thanks to Jamal. ...more ...less

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I have just returned from my tour with On The Go and it was an amazing trip! From arriving at the airport and meeting the OTG representative, everything was well organised and hassle free.  Our tour guide was Amir. He is awesome!! From the beginning he was so friendly and enthusiastic about showing us around Egypt, giving us loads of information at each place and time to explore ourselves. Learnt so much from him about this fascinating place, and he was always happy to answer more questions.   The trip itself was amazing. There's lots of travelling on this trip, but it's really not too bad, and the sights you see when you get to where you are going are worth it. I'm not a big fan of boats, but the Felluca ride across the Nile was pretty fun too.  On the first day I also did the optional tour of Cairo with Ahmed Helal - another excellent guide from OTG. It's worth doing this add on as you don't spend much time in Cairo, and you go to three very different places.  I'm so glad that I decided to do this trip. It was just ace.  If you're thinking about it too, you should probably just book it. And hopefully you get Amir as your guide. ...more ...less

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26-Nov-2024

This company doesn’t deserve even 1 star. I would not recommend this company. There are hidden fees which means the cost of the holiday ends up being very expensive. We recently came back from our trip to China where it is not customary to tip in restaurants & hotel staff. Yet we had to make a payment upfront in cash to to the guide for more than £100. The hotel service was appalling. Just think £100 from each person. The trip was suppose to be a Tour yet we had to pay for all entrance fees. We complained about the poor condition of the hotels but no one responded to our emails to date. The after sales service is non existent. Do not use this company. Far far too expensive for what you get. Not competitive at all. They messed up our booking; repeatedly asked for the same information. We spent so much time correcting their errors. Very difficult to get hold of anyone because they all work in S Africa or New Zealand. Absolute nightmare ...more ...less

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Saturday - Thursday

Feb 08, 2025 - Feb 27, 2025
$4865 $4379

Operator discount: -$487

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  • Low Deposit

    On The Go Tours requires a minimum deposit of 600 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of on the go tours charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

Table Mountain to Victoria Falls - 20 days

20 Days Starting in Cape Town, South Africa and ending in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Visiting: Cape Town, Namaqualand, Augrabies Falls National Park, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Fish River Canyon, Sesriem, Swakopmund, Damaraland, Etosha National Park, Zambezi Region, Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls ...more ...less

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

2410/TMVF

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 16

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

10-

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural, Wildlife Tours

From: $4865 $4379 Operator discount: -$487

NB: Prices correct on 07-Jan-2025 but subject to change.