You depart Cape Town heading north for the spectacular Cederberg mountain region. On this first afternoon you spend some time learning about tour life, the vehicle and equipment.

You travel north through Namaqualand and head for the Gariep River. The night is spent sitting around the campfire getting to know one another.

In the morning you have the opportunity to experience the Gariep River by canoe. Choose between a relaxing morning on the riverbank or the half-day canoe adventure. After lunch you travel north to the Ai-Ais Hot Springs.

Optional Activities: Half-Day Canoe Adventure.

After an early breakfast your journey takes you to the mighty Fish River Canyon. After visiting the canyon you travel further inland to the Kalahari area of Namibia. On the way you will visit the Kokerboom Forest.

This morning those who wish to spend some time with the !Kung tribe will have the chance to do so. This activity is a local community project and all fees are payable directly to the community. Later you drive west towards the massive dunes of Sossusvlei.

Optional Activities: African Tribal interaction.

Taking advantage of the cooler temperatures you depart at dawn and drive into the Namib-Naukluft National Park where you will hike up Dune 45 to gain a different perspective of the desert. After this you have the option a guided hike with fellow group members into Sossusvlei.

Optional Activities: Guided walk with Local Expert.

A dramatic drive through the arid Namib-Naukluft, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn sees you arriving at Walvis Bay. You stop to view the flamingos before you head towards the seaside resort town of Swakopmund. Here you will be briefed on the many optional activities available for the following day.

Dinner will be for your own account on Day 7.

Day 8 is left free for each individual to pursue their own interests including many adventure activities.

Optional Activities: Sky diving, scenic flights, fishing.

Heading inland again you drive north towards Kamanjab where you will meet with some of the local people of the area. The Himba are easily recognisable by their unique style of dress. Encountering a totally different way of life is a moving experience for many people.

An early rise sees you on your way to Etosha National Park and some of most unique game viewing experiences in Africa. You spend your days visiting the abundant water holes for some excellent game photography. After your evening meal you relax at some of the finest floodlit waterholes in the world.

Occasionally it is not possible to stay inside the park at night, in which case you overnight at a local guest farm.

After an early morning game drive you set off for Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. On the way you will stop at a local craft market for some shopping.

Optional Activities: Dinner at Joe's Beer House, Township Excursion.

Leaving Windhoek behind you, you head towards the Botswana border. Here you have the opportunity to interact with the local Bushmen community as well as other activities.

Optional Activities: Bushman Walk.

You cross the border into Botswana and, after arriving in Maun, you board a small plane that transports you over the Delta to your destination. The flight is both practical and scenic.

During your 3 days in the Okavango Delta you will go on a nature walk and a mokoro ride with the local people.

You travel through the Caprivi National Park en-route to your destination next to the Chobe River. You spend the night relaxing next to this mighty river.

This afternoon is spent on boat cruise on the Chobe River watching the game come down to the riverbank to drink. Viewing game from a boat is one of the most successful ways to see the animals in their own environment.

Optional Activities: Chobe Game Drive.

Arriving early at your final destination, you head off to visit the spectacular Victoria Falls and experience the thundering sound of the mighty Zambezi. The popular optional sunset cruise includes dinner and drinks.

Optional Activities: Zambezi Sunset Cruise.

Most people will spend the day white water rafting, a not-to-be-missed experience of a lifetime. Vic Falls offers many exciting alternatives.

Optional Activities: White Water Rafting, Bungee Jump, Elephant Excursion