Desert Tracker

Itinerary

Days 1-2 Cape Town/Orange River

Situated between the Atlantic coastline and cloud-covered Table Mountain, Cape Town is captivating. Take a cultural tour of a city township and enjoy a traditional lunch then stay overnight on the scenic banks of the Orange River.

Day 3 Fish River Canyon

The first stop in Namibia is at one of Africa's most breathtaking natural wonders.

Days 4-5 Namib-Naukluft National Park

Rise early and scramble to the top of a soaring sand dune in the world's oldest desert to see the spectacular sunrise over shifting red sands.

Days 6-7 Swakopmund

Sandwiched between the ocean and desert, the oasis town of Swakopmund is a paradise for adventure sport enthusiasts, with a bevvy of good restaurants and bars to visit in the evening.

Day 8 Cape Cross/Spitzkoppe

Travel up the eerie Atlantic Coast past the massive seal colony on the shores of Cape Cross, before reaching the Damaraland bush camp, set amongst dramatic rock formations.

Days 9-10 Etosha National Park/Windhoek

Go on safari in the Etosha National Park, staying up late to spot nocturnal wildlife around the reserve's many waterholes.

Day 11 Windhoek

Enjoy a flagon of German ale at one of Windhoek's colonial era taverns.

Day 12 Ghanzi

Take a walk with Ghanzi bushmen, who speak in their own language of clicks - an amazing tribal experience.

Days 13-15 Okavango Delta

Cross the fringes of the Kalahari Desert on the way to the Okavango Delta. Explore the stunning watery scenery on foot or in a mokoro (dugout canoe).

Days 16-17 Chobe National Park

Game drive across the Chobe National Park and hit the river to spot huge fish eagles and maybe even crocodiles. From Livingstone, enjoy a trip to the massive Victoria Falls.

Days 18- 19 Livingstone/Victoria Falls

From Livingstone, enjoy a trip to the 'smoke that thunders', Victoria Falls.

Day 20 Chobe National Park

Back in Chobe National Park, there's one more opportunity for some close encounters with the local wildlife.

Days 21-22 Polokwane/Nata

Travel through the vast grasslands of Botswana to South Africa, stopping off to visit Polokwane and Nata on the way.

Days 23- 24 Kruger National Park

The Greater Kruger offers opportunities to see these magnificent creatures in their natural environment, as well as an optional night drive to spot some nocturnal beasts.

Day 25 Johannesburg

Leaving the Kruger National Park behind we head to Blyde River for some awesome views over the world's third largest canyon. Arrive in Johannesburg, South Africa's commercial capital, in time to head out on the town, or maybe grab a bite to eat and relive tall tales of Africa's magnificent wildlife.