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Cape Town to Johannesburg Overland Safari & Participation Camping

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Safari: Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 22
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Cape Town
Cape Town
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Sky Cape Town - Dorm Room)
Included Activities
- Meet Your CEO and Group
Optional Activities
- South African Wine Tour and Tasting
Day 2
Cape Town to Cederberg
Cape Town to Cederberg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Highlanders Campsite and Lodge)
Included Activities
- !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre
Landmarks
!Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre
Day 3
Cederberg to Orange River
Cederberg to Orange River
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Paddle Power Fiddlers Creek Campsite)
Optional Activities
- Paddling on Orange River (400ZAR per person)
Landmarks
Orange River
Day 4
Orange River to Fish River Canyon
Orange River to Fish River Canyon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Hobas Lodge Campsite)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (South Africa - Namibia)
- Fish River Canyon Visit at Sunset
Landmarks
Fish River Canyon
Day 5
Fish River Canyon to Namib Desert
Fish River Canyon to Namib Desert
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Sossus Oasis Camp Site)
Landmarks
Sossusvlei
Namib Desert
Day 6
Namib Desert
Namib Desert
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Bushman's Desert Camp Sossus on foot)
Included Activities
- Dune 45 Visit
- Sesriem Canyon Visit
Optional Activities
- Deadvlei Visit (200NAD per person - shuttle additional cost)
- Namib Desert Walk (400NAD per person)
Landmarks
Dune 45
Deadvlei
Sesriem Canyon
Day 7
Namib Desert to Swakopmund
Namib Desert to Swakopmund
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Amanpuri Backpackers)
Landmarks
Swakopmund
Day 8
Swakopmund
Swakopmund
Accommodation
Hotel (Amanpuri Backpackers)
Optional Activities
- Swakopmund Skydiving
- Skeleton Coast Scenic Flight (4800NAD per person)
- Sandboarding in the Namib Desert (700NAD per person)
Landmarks
Skeleton Coast
Day 9
Swakopmund to Spitzkoppe
Swakopmund to Spitzkoppe
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Spitzkoppe Community Restcamp)
Landmarks
Spitzkoppe
Day 10
Spitzkoppe to Etosha National Park Area
Spitzkoppe to Etosha National Park Area
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Etosha Village Campsite)
Included Activities
- Etosha National Park Wildlife Safari Drive (Lando)
Landmarks
Etosha National Park
Day 11
Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Etosha Village Campsite)
Included Activities
- Etosha National Park Wildlife Safari Drive (Lando)
Optional Activities
- Etosha Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Night Drive (750NAD per person)
Landmarks
Etosha National Park
Day 12
Etosha National Park Area to Waterberg Plateau
Etosha National Park Area to Waterberg Plateau
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Waterberg Campsite)
Landmarks
Waterberg Plateau
Day 13
Waterberg Plateau to Windhoek
Waterberg Plateau to Windhoek
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Camping (Urban Camp)
Included Activities
- Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop
Landmarks
Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop
Day 14
Windhoek to D'kar
Windhoek to D'kar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Namibia - Botswana)
Landmarks
Kalahari
Day 15
D'kar to Maun
D'kar to Maun
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Sedia Hotel Campsite)
Optional Activities
- Delta Doors-off Scenic Helicopter Flight
Landmarks
Maun
Day 16
Maun to Okavango Delta
Maun to Okavango Delta
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Okavango Delta Camp)
Included Activities
- Okavango Delta Excursion
Landmarks
Okavango Delta
Day 17
Okavango Delta to Nata
Okavango Delta to Nata
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Elephant Sands Lodge Campsite)
Landmarks
Nata
Day 18
Nata to Kasane
Nata to Kasane
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Camping (Thebe River Safari Lodge Campsite)
Optional Activities
- Chobe River Sunset Cruise (580BWP per person)
Landmarks
Chobe National Park
Day 19
Kasane to Victoria Falls
Kasane to Victoria Falls
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Camping (Explorers Village Camping)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Botswana to Zimbabwe)
- Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch
Optional Activities
- Chobe National Park Safari Drive
- Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 15 Mins
Landmarks
Victoria Falls
Day 20
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
Accommodation
Camping (Explorers Village Camping)
Optional Activities
- Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 15 Mins
- Victoria Falls Whitewater Rafting (120USD per person, only available on certain dates)
- Zambezi River Sunset Cruise
Landmarks
Victoria Falls
Day 21
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
Accommodation
Camping (Explorers Village Camping)
Optional Activities
- Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 15 Mins
- Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 25min (284USD per person)
- Victoria Falls Whitewater Rafting (120USD per person, only available on certain dates)
Landmarks
Victoria Falls
Day 22
Victoria Falls to Francistown
Victoria Falls to Francistown
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge (Woodlands Stop Over & Lodge)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Zimbabwe to Botswana)
Landmarks
Francistown
Day 23
Francistown to Mapungubwe National Park Area
Francistown to Mapungubwe National Park Area
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Mapesu Private Game Reserve)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (Botswana to South Africa)
- Guided Bush Walk at Mapesu Private Wildlife Reserve
Landmarks
Mapungubwe National Park
Day 24
Mapungubwe National Park
Mapungubwe National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Mapesu Private Game Reserve)
Included Activities
- Mapungubwe Interpretation Centre & Museum Visit
- Wildlife Safari Drive in Mapungubwe National Park
Optional Activities
- Mapesa Night Safari Drive
Landmarks
Mapungubwe National Park
Day 25
Mapungubwe National Park to Kruger National Park
Mapungubwe National Park to Kruger National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Satara Rest Campsite)
Included Activities
- Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive
Landmarks
Kruger National Park
Hippo Pool
Day 26
Kruger National Park Area
Kruger National Park Area
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Numbi Camping)
Included Activities
- Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive
- Traditional Dinner and Local Dancing
Optional Activities
- Kruger National Park Full Day Wildlife Safari Drive (860ZAR per person)
Landmarks
Kruger National Park
Day 27
Greater Kruger Area to Johannesburg
Greater Kruger Area to Johannesburg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Sky Sandton)
Landmarks
Johannesburg
Day 28
Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
!Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre

Landmarks
Orange River

Landmarks
Fish River Canyon

Landmarks
Sossusvlei
Namib Desert

Landmarks
Dune 45
Deadvlei
Sesriem Canyon

Landmarks
Swakopmund

Landmarks
Skeleton Coast

Landmarks
Spitzkoppe

Landmarks
Etosha National Park

Landmarks
Etosha National Park

Landmarks
Waterberg Plateau

Landmarks
Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop

Landmarks
Kalahari

Landmarks
Maun

Landmarks
Okavango Delta

Landmarks
Nata

Landmarks
Chobe National Park

Landmarks
Victoria Falls

Landmarks
Victoria Falls

Landmarks
Victoria Falls

Landmarks
Francistown

Landmarks
Mapungubwe National Park

Landmarks
Mapungubwe National Park

Landmarks
Kruger National Park
Hippo Pool

Landmarks
Kruger National Park

Landmarks
Johannesburg

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Hotel Sky Cape Town - Dorm Room
Hotel
day 1
Highlanders Campsite and Lodge
Camping
day 2
Paddle Power Fiddlers Creek Campsite
Camping
day 3
Hobas Lodge Campsite
Camping
day 4
Sossus Oasis Camp Site
Camping
day 5
Bushman's Desert Camp Sossus on foot
Camping
day 6
Amanpuri Backpackers
Hotel
Days 7, 8
Spitzkoppe Community Restcamp
Hotel
day 9
Etosha Village Campsite
Camping
Days 10, 11
Waterberg Campsite
Camping
day 12
Urban Camp
Camping
day 13
Sedia Hotel Campsite
Hotel
day 15
Okavango Delta Camp
Camping
day 16
Elephant Sands Lodge Campsite
Camping
day 17
Thebe River Safari Lodge Campsite
Camping
day 18
Explorers Village Camping
Camping
Days 19, 20, 21
Woodlands Stop Over & Lodge
Lodge
day 22
Mapesu Private Game Reserve
Hotel
Days 23, 24
Satara Rest Campsite
Camping
day 25
Hotel Numbi Camping
Hotel
day 26
Hotel Sky Sandton
Hotel
day 27

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Rating: 4.7 (12,809 reviews)
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Hoang4.7•October 2026
Great tour! The itinerary was just right. Nice hotels overall. Thanks to the CEO and the driver who made it a...
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Jordan5.0•September 2026
Can’t speak more highly of the tour. So well organised and run. Would recommend 100x over
Jeni4.0•September 2026
The camping Safari was great. Having travelled 5,200 kms & moving almost daily, we were lucky the weather was fine....
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Asked on February 11th, 2026
Do you have option to stay in hotels/lodges?
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  Catherine
  Traveler•Written February 2026
  Apart from the tour price, is there any local fees or incidental charges?
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  Catherine
  Traveler•Written February 2026
  Will there be a chance to visit Livingstone during the visit to Victoria Falls?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2026
  The Cape Town to Johannesburg Overland Safari tour is primarily a participation camping style trip, meaning you will be camping most nights, with some basic hotels/hostel stays at the beginning and end of the tour. Accommodation upgrades (such as all hotels/lodges) are not available as part of this itinerary, as the trip is designed around the overland and outdoor experience.
  
  If you are looking for higher comfort and more hotel/lodge stays, here are a few alternative options with different accommodation styles (some include more hotel/lodge nights):
  
  Southern Africa: Kruger, Victoria Falls & Zimbabwe National Parks – stays include hotels and safari lodges with shared tented camp nights.
  
  Signature: Southern Africa from Cape Town to Victoria Falls – includes hotel and lodge accommodation throughout (9 hotel nights, 4 lodge nights).
  
  Botswana & Victoria Falls Adventure – hotel and lodge stays with full-service camping included.
- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2026
  In addition to the tour price, you should budget for:
  
  Meals not included in the itinerary (many overland tours specify a range for these). For example, meals not covered can be around USD 270–410 on similar trips.
  
  Optional activities (such as safaris, helicopter flights, rafting, etc.). These are optional extras and are paid locally if you choose to participate.
  
  Park or local entrance fees may also apply for certain activities/locations and are usually paid on-site.
  
  Travel insurance is also recommended and often mandatory, it should cover medical, evacuation, and cancellation scenarios.
- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2026
  While the standard Cape Town to Johannesburg itinerary includes time in Victoria Falls, opportunities to visit specific areas like Livingstone Island or Devil's Pool are usually offered as optional excursions once you're there. These optional experiences are booked locally through your CEO and are subject to availability and cost.

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