Departing Cape Town from the hotel at 8.00am we will visit Hout Bay, Cape Point Nature Reserve and Boulders Beach before sampling some of Cape Town’s culinary delights at a local restaurant on the V&A Waterfront (dinner own expense).

Today we head north to the massive rocky wilderness of the Cederberg and explore the landscape that has been shaped in to bizarre and artistic shapes by the wind and rain on foot.

The landscape will become more arid as we get closer to Namibia.  We cross the border and camp at the Gariep River.  There is time to relax, swim or a canoe adventure on the river (own expense).

We make our way to Fish River Canyon, the second largest canyon in the world. In the afternoon we watch as a spectacular sunset slips over the canyon’s rim.

The towering red sand dunes of Sossusvlei form the gateway to the Namib Desert.  We will walk to Sossusvlei, explore Sesriem Canyon and enjoy some dramatic sunsets.

Lunar landscapes surround the coastal town of Swakopmund as we head to the coast.  You will have a full free day to explore or book any of number of optional activities from sea kayaking to scenic flights and sandboarding (activities own expense).

Head north along the arid coast to the Cape Cross Seal Colony before heading inland to Spitzkop.  We set up camp under the Spitzkoppe, huge granite domes that rise out of the desert and take a short work to explore further on foot.

Heading further inland we camp next to the dry Ugab River, home to the rare desert elephants.  We explore the mountains on foot with local guides who lead us through this region that is adorned with rock art.

Etosha National Park is in the game-rich north-west corner of Namibia. We game drive around the huge dry pan and waterholes to spot elephants, herds of elephants and hopefully lions.  Subject to animal movements we stay at one of three camps in Etosha, two of which have floodlit waterholes for night viewing of wildlife.

We arrive late in the day in Windhoek, Namibia’s capital which has harmonious blends of African and European cultures.  We eat at a local restaurant tonight (own expense).

Welcome to Botswana!  We overnight in the heart of the Kalahari and take time to walk with a local San Bushman and translator to learn about their fascinating bush skills that allow them to survive in this harsh environment.

We camp in Maun for a night to prepare for our two night excursion deep into the Okavango Delta.

We will glide through the channels and lagoons of the Okavango Delta on mekoro (dugout canoes).  We will camp wild on remote islands for two nights and enjoy bush walks and more with our guides from the local community.

We will feel the vastness of Africa under a big sky sunset over the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans which appear endless.  If travelling on a departure after the rains the pans fill with water and attract thousands of waterbirds, and herds of zebra, wildebeest and springbok.

Travel to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe where we will explore the falls and surrounding rainforest on foot.  There is a full free day for you to relax or book one or more the numerous optional activities on offer, from river cruises to scenic flights to ziplining.

Your safari ends at 8am after breakfast at the campsite.