4-Week Africa Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 4-week Africa tour itineraries

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• 28 Day Southern Africa Itinerary, incl. Cape Town and Victoria Falls

  A grand 28-day route spans 17 destinations across 5 countries. Time is well-spent with 3 days in Kruger National Park, 2 days at Victoria Falls, and nights under stars in the Okavango Delta. The route includes UNESCO sites like Fish River Canyon and cultural immersion at !Khwa ttu San Centre.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Cape Town & Cederberg

    Begin your journey in Cape Town with time to explore the V&A Waterfront. The next day takes you to the Cederberg region and the !Khwa ttu San Culture Centre. As one traveler said, "The stunning landscapes of Western Cape were the perfect start to our African adventure."

    
  • Days 3-4

    Orange River & Fish River Canyon

    Your journey continues into Namibia with camping along the Orange River where you can take a sunset canoe trip. Next comes Fish River Canyon, the largest in Africa. A recent visitor advises: "Get to the viewpoint about 30 minutes before sunset and grab a spot on the western edge."

    
  • Days 5-6

    Namib Desert & Sossusvlei

    Venture into the Namib Desert where an early morning climb up Dune 45 rewards you with spectacular sunrise views. You'll also visit Deadvlei where ancient dead trees stand against bright orange dunes. Remember to pack lots of water and sun protection since temperatures often rise above 40°C/104°F by mid-morning.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Swakopmund

    This coastal German colonial town offers plenty of adventure activities. One traveler shares: "If you're debating whether to skydive just do it. The views over the desert meeting the ocean are unreal." First-time sandboarders will find this an ideal spot to try the sport.

    
  • Days 9-11

    Spitzkoppe & Etosha National Park

    Sleep under starlit skies at Spitzkoppe's granite peaks before exploring Etosha National Park. The park's lit waterhole near camp provides excellent nighttime wildlife viewing if you're patient.

    
  • Days 14-17

    Botswana's Highlights

    Your Botswana experience starts in the Kalahari Desert before reaching Maun and the Okavango Delta. Take a mokoro trip into the delta for wilderness camping. One visitor recalls: "Watching elephants walk past our mokoro while hippos grunted nearby was surreal."

    
  • Days 18-21

    Chobe & Victoria Falls

    See Chobe National Park's famous elephant herds then spend time at Victoria Falls. Optional activities include rafting and helicopter flights. A recent guest suggests: "Book the sunset cruise on the Zambezi. We saw hippos crocodiles and elephants while enjoying sundowners."

    
  • Days 22-28

    Matobo & Kruger

    Track rhinos on foot in Zimbabwe's Matobo National Park then finish with game drives in South Africa's Kruger National Park before reaching Johannesburg.

    

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• Cape Town to Johannesburg Overland Safari & Participation Camping

  The 28-day route visits 22 cities across South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. Notable stops include 3 days at Victoria Falls, wildlife encounters in Kruger and Etosha, plus cultural exchanges at !Khwa ttu San Centre and traditional dancing in Greater Kruger Area.

  

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  • Cape Town South Africa

    117 mi

  • Cederberg Wildnerness Area South Africa

    300 mi

  • Orange River South Africa

    91 mi

  • Fish River Canyon National Park Namibia

    356 mi

  • Namib-Naukluft Park Namibia

    115 mi

  • Sossusvlei Namibia

    115 mi

  • Namib-Naukluft Park Namibia

    104 mi
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  • Sesriem Namibia

    43 mi

  • Solitaire Namibia

    76 mi

  • Namib-Naukluft Park Namibia

    49 mi

  • Swakopmund Namibia

    72 mi

  • Spitzkoppe Namibia

    207 mi

  • Etosha National Park Namibia

    112 mi

  • Waterberg Plateau Park Namibia

    153 mi

  • Windhoek Namibia

    576 mi

  • D'kar Botswana

    357 mi

  • Maun Botswana

    55 mi

  • Okavango Delta Botswana

    55 mi

  • Maun Botswana

    185 mi

  • Nata Botswana

    189 mi

  • Kasane Botswana

    80 mi

  • Chobe National Park Botswana

    80 mi

  • Kasane Botswana

    80 mi

  • Chobe National Park Botswana

    107 mi

  • Victoria Falls Zimbabwe

    248 mi

  • Francistown Botswana

    132 mi

  • Mapungubwe National Park South Africa

    181 mi

  • Kruger National Park South Africa

    269 mi

  • Johannesburg South Africa

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• 28-day Game Parks, Gorillas & Zanzibar (Camping)

  The African expedition spans 28 days across 15 destinations in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The route includes 4 major national parks, with 28 breakfasts, 23 lunches, and 22 dinners, staying at 24 different campsites from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam.

  

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  • Nairobi Kenya

    75 mi

  • Lake Nakuru Kenya

    85 mi

  • Eldoret Kenya

    187 mi

  • Kampala Uganda

    180 mi

  • Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda

    78 mi

  • Lake Bunyonyi Uganda

    215 mi

  • Kampala Uganda

    46 mi
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  • Jinja Uganda

    142 mi

  • Eldoret Kenya

    160 mi

  • Nairobi Kenya

    106 mi

  • Maasai Mara National Reserve Kenya

    106 mi

  • Nairobi Kenya

    146 mi

  • Arusha Tanzania

    129 mi

  • Serengeti National Park Tanzania

    34 mi

  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area Tanzania

    94 mi

  • Arusha Tanzania

    260 mi

  • Bagamoyo Tanzania

    31 mi

  • Dar es Salaam Tanzania

    44 mi

  • Zanzibar Tanzania

    27 mi

  • Kendwa Tanzania

    27 mi

  • Zanzibar Tanzania

    44 mi

  • Dar es Salaam Tanzania

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