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9-Nights Active South Africa: Victoria Falls to Cape Town - Active from $3,464
G Adventures
OFFER ID 1569664
Active South Africa: Victoria Falls to Cape Town
Take one epic continent - Africa - and turn the adventure dial all the way up. This 10-day thrill ride from Vic Falls to Cape Town is packed with heart-pounding moments. Start with a bush walk in Vic Falls National Park, then gear up for a fat-tire bike ride through Namibia’s ancient desert dunes. When you hit Cape Town, don’t just gaze up at Table Mountain - strap in and abseil down its iconic cliffs! From biking to hiking, kayaking to abseiling, this trip crams in all the adrenaline you can handle.
Highlights
Explore Victoria Falls on a cycle tour, embark on a morning walking safari in Zambezi National Park, Explore the world's oldest desert on a Fat Tire Bike tour in Swakopmund, Enjoy a Pelican Point Kayaking Excursion, Abseil down Table Mountain.
Accommodation
Hotels (6 nts), Lodges (3 nts).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer), local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 16.
Meals Included
9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. Victoria Falls Morning Bike Tour. Lunch overlooking the falls. Morning Walking Safari in Zambezi National Park. Fat Tire Bike Tour of the desert in Swakopmund. Pelican Point Kayaking Excursion. Free time in Victoria Falls and Swakopmond for active optional activities. Internal flight between Victoria Falls and Windhoek. Abseiling down Table Mountain. Free time in Cape Town. Internal flight Swakopmund and Cape Town. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
9 nights from $3,464 per person
G Adventures: Active South Africa: Victoria Falls to Cape Town
Day 1: Victoria Falls
Upon arrival to Victoria Falls, please make your own way to the joining hotel and enjoy a welcome meeting before an optional group dinner. You can choose to eat in town or at the lodge.
If you're looking for something to do this evening, choose to pre-book the Simunye Theatrical show during check-out for a lively showcase of professional artists in an intimate, open-air venue.
Day 2: Victoria Falls
Discover Victoria Falls this morning on a captivating bike tour led by knowledgeable local guides. Have lunch at a cafe perched on the banks of Batoka Gorge, offering a spectacular dining backdrop overlooking the falls. Spend the remainder of the afternoon exploring on your own. Available optional activities range from ziplining and bungee jumping, to a helicopter ride.
Day 3: Victoria Falls
Depart on a morning walking safari through Zambezi National Park. You’ll drive to a suitable walking area in the park and then search for wildlife along the scenic trails through the unique flora and ecosystems of the Victoria Falls region. Return back to the lodge for lunch on your own and then spend another free afternoon partaking in various adventurous activities offered in the area.
Day 4: Victoria Falls/Windhoek
Take advantage of a final free morning in Victoria Falls. Choose to pre-book the Bamba Tram for a 90-minute ride in a vintage-style tram through the national park, or rise earlier for a sunrise cruise. In the late morning transfer to the airport and board a flight to Windhoek. Arrive at your centrally located accommodations in the town and spend time enjoying the property’s grounds and amenities. Dinner tonight is included at the restaurant.
Day 5: Windhoek/Swakopmund
After breakfast, travel by private vehicle from Windhoek to Swakopmund, Namibia's most adventurous city on the coast. Spend the afternoon exploring on your own and choose from a wide variety of optional activities available.
Day 6: Swakopmund
The adventure today begins with a Fat Bike Living Desert experience in which you will ride with a local guide through the delicate ecosystems leaving minimal impact on this important natural area due to the type of bike being used. Travel through Swakopmund, the nearby riverbed, and the dunes along the beach. Spend the afternoon on your own and choose another available optional activity like maybe skydiving or paragliding over the unforgettable landscape.
Day 7: Swakopmund
In the morning travel to Walvis Bay Waterfront and embark on a 4x4 transfer to the embarkation point of the kayaking excursion to Pelican Point. Get up close and observe resident wildlife like birds and seals in their natural habitats, and view Swakopmund from a whole new angle on the water. In the evening, choose to join your CEO and fellow travelers for a farewell dinner.
Day 8: Swakopmund/Cape Town
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and fly from Swakopmund to Cape Town. Arrive to the hotel in the late afternoon and get settled before an included group dinner.
Day 9: Cape Town
Soak up this thrilling day in Cape Town and experience the adrenaline rush of abseiling down the cliff face of iconic Table Mountain. After breakfast the group will ride a cable car up to the top of the mountain and enjoy the views of Robben Island, Lions Head, The Twelve Apostles and Camps Bay in the deep blue Atlantic. Head back to Cape Town in the early afternoon and spend the rest of the day and evening exploring on your own. From neighbourhood walks to lighthouse hikes, there are so many ways to get to know this incredible city.
Day 10: Cape Town
Depart at any time.
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
Moderate facilities have modest enhancements to amenities and décor. These hotels or resorts are dependable, comfortable and some may offer standard features, such as select business services, Continental breakfast or coffee service and may have a swimming pool or small fitness center on-site. Guestrooms are comfortable, moderately spacious, in-room telephones, televisions and limited amenities. Moderate establishments provide suitable accommodations and service for budget-minded travelers.
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
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