Tour Summary
Duration: 25Departs from: Ends in: Destinations: Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, South AfricaTravel Style: Holiday

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The Vineyard Story spans more than two centuries.
The Hotel is ideally located just off the main Peninsula sightseeing route, 10 minutes from the city and an hour’s drive from the Cape Winelands.
Views of the shady courtyard water gardens, treed parkland and mountainscape are one feature of 211 en-suite accommodations located across the estate.
Leisure activities at the Hotel include spa treatments, guided walks and more. Top local experiences are within walking distance or a short drive away.
The Vineyard Story spans more than two centuries.
The Hotel is ideally located just off the main Peninsula sightseeing route, 10 minutes from the city and an hour’s drive from the Cape Winelands.
Views of the shady courtyard water gardens, treed parkland and mountainscape are one feature of 211 en-suite accommodations located across the estate.
Leisure activities at the Hotel include spa treatments, guided walks and more. Top local experiences are within walking distance or a short drive away.
The Vineyard Story spans more than two centuries.
The Hotel is ideally located just off the main Peninsula sightseeing route, 10 minutes from the city and an hour’s drive from the Cape Winelands.
Views of the shady courtyard water gardens, treed parkland and mountainscape are one feature of 211 en-suite accommodations located across the estate.
Leisure activities at the Hotel include spa treatments, guided walks and more. Top local experiences are within walking distance or a short drive away.
Located in Clanwilliam, South Africa, Cederberg Ridge Wilderness Lodge offers accommodation amidst the beauty of nature.
The lodge features a total of nine bright and spacious rooms and suites which come equipped with air-conditioning, underfloor heating, Wi-Fi, minibar, TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and cosy outside seating area.
Guests can enjoy meals and drinks at the on-site restaurant and bar. A swimming pool is available for guests to cool off, as well as in-room spa treatments. Activities guests can embark on include hiking and biking trails, water sports, and a range of tours in the local area.
Fish River Lodge in southern Namibia is the only lodge perched directly on the rim of the Fish River Canyon offering guests breathtaking views of the canyon from sunrise to sunset.
Experience first hand the geological forces that unfolded 300 million years ago, when the Fish River began to etch its way through hard quartzite forming a Canyon 90 kilometers long, 549 meters deep and 28 kilometers wide in some places, making it the world's second largest Canyon. The 45 000 hectare Canyon Nature Park is a natural sanctuary for Karoo succulent flora and endemic wildlife.
Incredible hiking trails meander down into the heart of the canyon affording guests spectacular scenery combined with 75 km river frontage made up of permanent water holes and rock pools that attract Hartmans Zebra, Kudu, Oryx, Springbok and many other smaller wildlife species and endemic bird life.
Fish River Lodge in southern Namibia is the only lodge perched directly on the rim of the Fish River Canyon offering guests breathtaking views of the canyon from sunrise to sunset.
Experience first hand the geological forces that unfolded 300 million years ago, when the Fish River began to etch its way through hard quartzite forming a Canyon 90 kilometers long, 549 meters deep and 28 kilometers wide in some places, making it the world's second largest Canyon. The 45 000 hectare Canyon Nature Park is a natural sanctuary for Karoo succulent flora and endemic wildlife.
Incredible hiking trails meander down into the heart of the canyon affording guests spectacular scenery combined with 75 km river frontage made up of permanent water holes and rock pools that attract Hartmans Zebra, Kudu, Oryx, Springbok and many other smaller wildlife species and endemic bird life.
Ongava Lodge is one of Namibia’s premier lodges on one of the country’s most important private game reserves.
The well-established Ongava Lodge is situated in the privately owned Ongava Game Reserve along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park. Placed as it is close to the top of a hill in the foothills of the Ondundozonanandana range, the vantage point is beautiful and overlooks a well-frequented waterhole and the plains beyond.
Ongava Lodge offers luxury accommodation in 14 rock-and-thatch en-suite chalets. There are impressive views over the camp’s waterhole from the main lounge and dining areas and there is also an inviting pool to cool off in the heat of the day. Meals are either served in the main dining area under thatch or on the dining deck under the stars.
Activities include game drives into Etosha, spending time in the camp hide, and nature drives and walks on the reserve. Ongava has resident white and black rhino, giving guests staying at Ongava the opportunity to see both species.
Welcome to the Namibian Wilderness. Welcome to Etosha Aoba Lodge - situated on a 36.000 ha private game reserve adjacent to the Etosha National Park. Nature and leisure at it's best - where you can participate in any of the memorable activities or relax in a pleasant bush atmosphere.
Onguma Etosha Aoba is located along the dry “Omuramba Owambo” riverbed close to the Lapa. All bungalows have a private terrace with seating, shower / toilet, mini safe, "bush-minibar”, ceiling fan and tea / coffee facilities. For the winter season there are heating fans available. There is a swimming pool and a thatched bar, lounge and dining area that overlooks a small waterhole and free WIFI.
The new water-level hide will provide hours of game viewing opportunities for guests.
Onguma Nature Reserve now offers guests an opportunity to start their safari from the moment they touch down at the private airstrip!
Welcome to the Namibian Wilderness. Welcome to Etosha Aoba Lodge - situated on a 36.000 ha private game reserve adjacent to the Etosha National Park. Nature and leisure at it's best - where you can participate in any of the memorable activities or relax in a pleasant bush atmosphere.
Onguma Etosha Aoba is located along the dry “Omuramba Owambo” riverbed close to the Lapa. All bungalows have a private terrace with seating, shower / toilet, mini safe, "bush-minibar”, ceiling fan and tea / coffee facilities. For the winter season there are heating fans available. There is a swimming pool and a thatched bar, lounge and dining area that overlooks a small waterhole and free WIFI.
The new water-level hide will provide hours of game viewing opportunities for guests.
Onguma Nature Reserve now offers guests an opportunity to start their safari from the moment they touch down at the private airstrip!
Build on the river banks of the Okavango river and right next to Popa Falls, Divava Okavango Resort & Spa is within 20 minutes drive to the Mahango National and Buffalo Game Parks, the perfect doorway to unparalleled adventure and a destination beyond wildlife safaris.
Namibia’s hidden wildlife paradise in the Kavango where time stands still, Divava Okavango Resort & Spa really is one of its kind in the region. Experience magical moments in the National Game Parks and the rumbling river that feeds your imagination, leaving you with tales to tell for many days and years to come. After your exhilarating journey, visit the Divava Okavango Spa, a place that evokes the perfect harmony between natural beauty and pure relaxation. All 20 rooms are luxurious with thatched roofs in the wide spread and tranquil gardens. Enjoy the delicacies of the restaurants at Divava Okavango Resort. The Resort offers an exquisite view over the Okavango River with excellent opportunities for bird watching and other activities for the young and curious explorers.
Build on the river banks of the Okavango river and right next to Popa Falls, Divava Okavango Resort & Spa is within 20 minutes drive to the Mahango National and Buffalo Game Parks, the perfect doorway to unparalleled adventure and a destination beyond wildlife safaris.
Namibia’s hidden wildlife paradise in the Kavango where time stands still, Divava Okavango Resort & Spa really is one of its kind in the region. Experience magical moments in the National Game Parks and the rumbling river that feeds your imagination, leaving you with tales to tell for many days and years to come. After your exhilarating journey, visit the Divava Okavango Spa, a place that evokes the perfect harmony between natural beauty and pure relaxation. All 20 rooms are luxurious with thatched roofs in the wide spread and tranquil gardens. Enjoy the delicacies of the restaurants at Divava Okavango Resort. The Resort offers an exquisite view over the Okavango River with excellent opportunities for bird watching and other activities for the young and curious explorers.
Nambwa Tented Lodge is within the heart of the World's largest conservation area and one the only lodges uniquely situated inside the Bwabwata National Park. The Lodge offers ten luxurious tents nestled high in the majestic Jackalberry, Sausage and Knobthorn trees. Respecting the elephants' right of way, the lodge is built in exquisite comfort above the African Wildlife. An entirely authentic walkway joins these luxurious tented suites of exquisite comfort, tastefully decorated where natural colors evoke a gentle balance of serenity. The decadently spacious tented suites open completely and emanate a feeling of vastness. From the privacy of your large open-air deck watch the sky illuminate with hues of purple and amber and reenergize for the days adventure ahead.
Counter-balancing the wilderness are restful, air conditioned, en-suite lodgings. Graceful high arches, quarry tiled floors and barrel vaulted ceilings create an atmosphere of cool tranquillity.
Other facilities include a large swimming pool with terrace, a riverside boma area, a stylish bar with an outside terrace, an expansive deck offering magnificent views over the Chobe River as well as conference facilities for business travellers. All meals are catered for in various locations throughout the lodge including the terrace, boma and riverfront deck.
Each of Chobe Game Lodge's 4 luxury suites has an individual plunge pool set on a private terrace with breathtaking panoramic views of the endless landscape and open plains. Graceful high arches, quarry tiled floors and barrel vaulted ceilings create an atmosphere of cool tranquillity. All 46 rooms are tastefully furnished, each room with hand crafted Rhodesian teak furniture and walls decorated with original African carvings and paintings.
Counter-balancing the wilderness are restful, air conditioned, en-suite lodgings. Graceful high arches, quarry tiled floors and barrel vaulted ceilings create an atmosphere of cool tranquillity.
Other facilities include a large swimming pool with terrace, a riverside boma area, a stylish bar with an outside terrace, an expansive deck offering magnificent views over the Chobe River as well as conference facilities for business travellers. All meals are catered for in various locations throughout the lodge including the terrace, boma and riverfront deck.
Each of Chobe Game Lodge's 4 luxury suites has an individual plunge pool set on a private terrace with breathtaking panoramic views of the endless landscape and open plains. Graceful high arches, quarry tiled floors and barrel vaulted ceilings create an atmosphere of cool tranquillity. All 46 rooms are tastefully furnished, each room with hand crafted Rhodesian teak furniture and walls decorated with original African carvings and paintings.
Counter-balancing the wilderness are restful, air conditioned, en-suite lodgings. Graceful high arches, quarry tiled floors and barrel vaulted ceilings create an atmosphere of cool tranquillity.
Other facilities include a large swimming pool with terrace, a riverside boma area, a stylish bar with an outside terrace, an expansive deck offering magnificent views over the Chobe River as well as conference facilities for business travellers. All meals are catered for in various locations throughout the lodge including the terrace, boma and riverfront deck.
Each of Chobe Game Lodge's 4 luxury suites has an individual plunge pool set on a private terrace with breathtaking panoramic views of the endless landscape and open plains. Graceful high arches, quarry tiled floors and barrel vaulted ceilings create an atmosphere of cool tranquillity. All 46 rooms are tastefully furnished, each room with hand crafted Rhodesian teak furniture and walls decorated with original African carvings and paintings.
The Victoria Falls Hotel, popularly known as “the grand old lady of the Falls”, is situated in the Victoria Falls National Park, and is a member of the exclusive Leading Hotels of the World group. It is one of only three IS0-accredited hotels in Zimbabwe. The Edwardian-style five-star hotel combines the charm of the old with the convenience of the new. Set in lush tropical gardens with lily ponds, palm trees and semi-tropical shrubs, it provides the tranquillity and seclusion that many guests seek. The famous Victoria Falls are just a ten-minute walk away using the hotel’s private pathway, and “the smoke that thunders” or “Mosi-O-Tunya” in the local dialect, is clearly audible and visible from this luxurious landmark.
The Victoria Falls Hotel, popularly known as “the grand old lady of the Falls”, is situated in the Victoria Falls National Park, and is a member of the exclusive Leading Hotels of the World group. It is one of only three IS0-accredited hotels in Zimbabwe. The Edwardian-style five-star hotel combines the charm of the old with the convenience of the new. Set in lush tropical gardens with lily ponds, palm trees and semi-tropical shrubs, it provides the tranquillity and seclusion that many guests seek. The famous Victoria Falls are just a ten-minute walk away using the hotel’s private pathway, and “the smoke that thunders” or “Mosi-O-Tunya” in the local dialect, is clearly audible and visible from this luxurious landmark.
The Victoria Falls Hotel, popularly known as “the grand old lady of the Falls”, is situated in the Victoria Falls National Park, and is a member of the exclusive Leading Hotels of the World group. It is one of only three IS0-accredited hotels in Zimbabwe. The Edwardian-style five-star hotel combines the charm of the old with the convenience of the new. Set in lush tropical gardens with lily ponds, palm trees and semi-tropical shrubs, it provides the tranquillity and seclusion that many guests seek. The famous Victoria Falls are just a ten-minute walk away using the hotel’s private pathway, and “the smoke that thunders” or “Mosi-O-Tunya” in the local dialect, is clearly audible and visible from this luxurious landmark.
Arrive In South Africa
Transfer to Vineyard Hotel in Newlands and relax
Consider some local activities such as climbing Table Mountain, through the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, visit Cape Point, the Waterfront and enjoy sundowners at Camps Bay
Take possession of your rental vehicle which will drive you several hundred miles
Leave Cape Town and drive north through the agricultural region of the Swartland
From Clanwilliam you will cross a desert which becomes more mountainous as you approach Springbok
If you drive this route in September / October the desert comes alive with spring flowers
Cross into Namibia !
Head north through the Namibian desert region
Climb the famous dune at Sossusvlei
Drive to the coast to Swakopmund; this will be the only town you will visit between South Africa and Victoria Falls
Second town of Namibia; this was colonised by the Germans before 1914
The surrounding area is famous for desert adventure sports
Long drive up towards northern Namibia
Safari in Etosha
Safari in Etosha
Drive up to the Namibian Caprivi Strip; a narrow but long strip of land negotiated by the then German foreign minister Caprivi in the 19th century to gain access to the Zambezi river
Drive east towards the Chobe and Zambezi rivers
Cross into Botswana!
River safari; hippos and crocs! there are also a lot of elephants around!
River and land safari
Drop off the rental vehicle at Kasane airport and be transferred into Zimbabwe
visit the famous falls and enjoy the activities
White water rafting, golf, helicopter rides, more safari
Return home via Johannesburg
International flights
Vehicle hire
22 nights accommodation
Meals & activities as more fully described herein
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