Overland from Cape to Falls 21 days

What's Included

• Gecko’s experienced English-speaking local safari leader, professional driver, and camp cook who will prepare all included meals.

• Gecko’s specialist English-speaking local site guides in Langa Township, Deadvlei, the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park.

• Transport in a custom-built safari vehicle with large opening windows for unrestricted game viewing (maximum of just 24 clients).

• 16 nights camping in large dome tents, with mosquito netting and a foam mattress provided. Camp sites include: in the Cederberg Region; in Fish River Canyon – the second largest (and one of the least-visited) canyon in the world; near the ‘Matterhorn of Africa’ – Spitzkoppe; and on the banks of the Okavango and Chobe Rivers.

• Half a day at Fish River Canyon, 2 days in Namib-Naukluft National Park, 2 days in Etosha National Park, 2 days in the Okavango Delta and 1 day in Chobe National Park (including all park entrance fees, where applicable):

• 3 days exploring the Okavango Delta guided by an expert poler from the Okavango Polers Trust. One night camping, two nights on a houseboat and an excursion by mokoro (dugout canoe).

• Game drives in Etosha National Park – the third largest wildlife sanctuary in the world and Chobe National Park, including a boat cruise.

• Full day to explore the highest sand dunes in the world in Namib-Naukluft National Park.

• Sightseeing (including entrance fees where relevant): Cape Town; the largest seal colony in Africa at Cape Cross; Brandberg Massif – the highest peak in Namibia; Sesriem Canyon

• Visits to the villages of the Himba people and the Setswana people.

• Walk in Langa Township to see a number of community projects.

• 1 night at the Otjitotongwe Lodge, with a visit to Cheetah Park.

• Bungalow accommodation on the coast at Swakopmund.

• Free time to explore Swakopmund, Spitzkoppe and Livingstone/Victoria Falls.

Highlight of Highlights - Pick of the bunch

Etosha National Park

Etosha National Park is the third largest wildlife sanctuary in the world. Explore it on morning and afternoon game drives, traversing the southern flank of the pan, observing zebra, gemsbok, elephant and rhino, and enjoying a relaxing swim in the heat of the day.

Gecko's Nuts & Bolts

Transport

• Custom-built safari vehicle
• Ferry
• Houseboat
• Mokoro
• Open 4WD vehicles

Accommodation

• 16 nights Camping
• 1 night Houseboat
• 1 night Hotel
• 2 nights Bungalow

Meals

• 20 breakfasts
• 16 lunches
• 15 dinners

Equipment Included

• camping equipment
• sleeping mat

Not Included

International flights, local payment, arrival and departure transfers, airport/departure taxes, visas, pre-tour or post-tour accommodation, all other meals, drinks, sleeping bag, pillow, all optional additional tours or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips and items of a personal nature, laundry and flights (unless specified).

Optional Extras

• Livingstone - Entry to the falls
  US$30
• Livingstone - Full-day white water rafting
  from US$155
• Livingstone - Lion Cub Interaction
  from US$90
• Livingstone - Steam Train
  US$160
• Livingstone - Walk with the Lions
  from US$140
• Maun - Scenic flight over the Okavango Delta
  US$200 (dependant upon numbers in plane)
• Swakopmund - 1 hour Quad Biking
  N$300
• Swakopmund - 2 hour Quad Biking
  N$500
• Swakopmund - Sandboarding
  N$350
• Swakopmund - Sandboarding & Quad Biking
  N$600

Fitness

You need to be in good health. You also need to be able to get in and out of the mokoros (canoes) and game vehicles without extra assistance.