Follow the trail of the Kavango & Zambezi rivers, gazing at their abundance of wildlife from boat cruises, safaris in Moremi and Mahangu National Park, and a mokoro excursion, beginning and ending with Victoria Falls’ awe-inspiring roar.

Highlights

One of our highlight tours, this journey is packed to the brim with regional highlights of Southern Africa’s most contrasting regions. Be swept on a journey starting in Cape Town, travelling along Namibia’s desert coast up into Botswana’s Okavango Delta and finally ending in Zimbabwe at Victoria Falls. Far more than an experience, these 20 days will leave you with a piece of Africa’s wilderness.

Beginning in Cape Town, we drive through the rooibos coated mountains of the Cedarberg. Namaqualand greets us with the beginnings of the desert, though it is famous for its fluorescent orange flowers that bloom in July till September, stopping at the banks of the Gariep River which is open to be paddled the next morning. Fish River Canyon offers an opportunity to stretch your legs along its rim on day three.

A day of the desert, this is a treat of eclectic sights. Wander the Quiver Tree Forest and Giants Playground before entering the Namib-Naukluft National Park, where you’ll ascend the red sands of Dune 45 and Deadvlei. Our next stop is the coastal hub of Swakopmund, where an array of daring activities await you, such as quadbiking where the sand dunes meet the ocean. We hike the Brandberg Mountains the next day to examine ancient rock paintings. Easing off our legs, we embark through the arid Etosha National Park, packed with wildlife like the Big Five and critically endangered black rhino, all gathering to the few waterholes in the area.

For a drastic change in scenery, we cross into Botswana and the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA), home to a stunning ecosystem. Taking a morning boat cruise along the Kavango River, our next destination opens into the heart of the Okavango Delta. Entering the Khwai Conservation Area, we take to the waterways by mokoro – a traditional canoe – hoping to see the resident elephants along its banks, followed by a full day safari in Moremi Game Reserve. We take a night in Makgadikgadi Pans before transitioning to the Chobe National Park, venturing out onto its golden-lit river on a boat cruise, giving exceptional sightings of the elephant and hippos that call it home.

After all the magnificent wildlife sightings, we drive to our final destination – the enthralling Victoria Falls, where the entirety of the Zambezi empties as a curtain of water into the gorge below. Choose from a variety of thrilling activities, from white water rafting to bungee jumping, the final day is yours to seize on the backdrop of the “Smoke That Thunders”.

Defined by its otherworldly landscapes, this tour is an unforgettable tableau marked by the Okavango’s sapphire waters and Namibia’s rolling dunes.