Leaving Cape Town, you head north through the wine growing regions and cross the Piketberg pass into the rich fruit growing area of Citrusdal.

You will make camp tonight in the area of Citrusdal or Clanwilliam, both towns being shadowed by the beautiful Cederberg Mountain range.

From the Ceres region you travel North through the region known as Namaqualand. This region is well known for its prolific display of Namaqua wildflowers that occurs each spring.

After stopping for supplies in Springbok you will continue on to the Orange River, the natural land border between South Africa and Namibia.

Tonight you will camp at a beautiful campsite on the South African bank of the river.

This morning you have the option of a half-day canoe trip on the beautiful Orange River. The canoe trip provides the opportunity for some bird watching as well as a scenic and relaxing ride.

After lunch you cross into Namibia and drive a short distance to Hobas campsite and the Fish River Canyon, the 2nd largest in the world, although reputed to be the most spectacular. 161km long, up to 27km wide and about 550m deep, the outer canyon was formed by tectonic activity whilst the erosion of the Fish River formed the inner canyon.

A road running near the eastern rim gives access to several viewing points with spectacular views across the rift.

After a leisurely morning at Fish River Canyon you head North into the southern farming area of Namibia.

You will stop for supplies in the small, former missionary town of Bethanie. From there you will choose your camp for the evening - no matter where you camp around here, it is a wilderness experience.

Heading North you enter the Namib Naukluft Park, considered to be one of the oldest deserts in the world and a major tourist destination.

Sesriem is a good place to experience the Namib and its many moods. A short distance away is Sossusvlei, surrounded by a dramatic sea of sand dunes reputed to be the highest in the world. Magnificent views of the desert can be seen from the top of the dunes, some over 300m high. The afternoon will be spent exploring this amazing area.

An optional but 'must do' excursion is walking the area with the highly specialised local guides of Sossus on foot.

The guide will bring the amazing history, geology, flora, fauna and cultural legacy of the Bushman to you. Tonight you will view the sunset from the top of Dune 45 - a truly memorable experience.

After watching the sunrise across this beautiful area you leave the serenity of the dunes and head in a North-easterly direction to meet the Atlantic Ocean at Walvis Bay.

Following the coast for some 35km, you arrive at Namibia's prime holiday resort - Swakopmund, where you will enjoy 3 nights of rest and relaxation. Accommodation will be in dormitories. Upgrades are available.

Founded in 1892 during the German colonial rule, the distinct colonial character has been well preserved. Swakopmund has several excellent restaurants, bars and coffee shops, as well as many arts & crafts shops selling Namibian rural art.

There are fine beaches to walk along, a great museum, aquarium and galleries to visit.

Optional excursions include fishing trips, quad biking, sand boarding, skydiving, desert flights, water sports, golf and 4x4 hire.

Your departure from Swakopmund will see you follow the Atlantic Coast North to visit the Cape Cross Seal Colony.

Of the 23 breeding colonies of Cape Fur Seals along the coast of South Africa and Namibia, Cape Cross is the largest.

Seals are present throughout the year, and numbers fluctuate between 80 000 and 100 000 individuals, rising to around 200 000 during the breeding season.

A short drive takes you to Spitzkoppe, the 1728m high rock formation, one of Namibia's most recognised landmarks. There are opportunities to explore the bushman paintings and the surrounding area.

Today is a day's drive from the rock paintings to the Cheetah Park, a private farm where you will learn about the conservation of the cheetah population in Namibia and have a chance to meet the resident cheetahs up at the house.

A photo opportunity not to be missed!

Stopping briefly in Outjo to get supplies, it is on to Etosha. You will game drive your way into Okaukuejo rest camp before setting up camp and heading out for an afternoon game drive.

Etosha is the major nature reserve of Namibia, covering over 20 000 sq km with a large variety of animal and bird species. The park is situated around the Etosha Pan, and has an extensive network of gravel roads that enable you to reach remote areas of the park.

A feature of the park is the floodlit waterholes at both Okakuejo and Namutoni. Evenings can be spent sitting on the specially constructed viewing benches, watching the game as it comes in to drink.

Another full day of game driving as you make your way the 150km across the park from West to East.

After a full day of game driving, you will then have another opportunity to spend the evening watching the game at Namutoni's floodlit waterhole.

Departing Etosha, you head in a North-easterly direction towards the lush Kavango region of northern Namibia. You will stop at Rundu for supplies before reaching your campsite, nearby.

This spectacular campsite is located right on the banks of the Kavango River, complete with 'open air' facilities, and the occasional hippo grazing on the lawn.

Continuing along the Kavango River, you enter Botswana and travel East along the course of the Okavango River to the southern reaches of the Okavango Delta and your destination, Maun.

It is from here that you set off to explore the Okavango Delta.

Here you have the opportunity to take the optional 3-day/2-night excursion into the Delta.

This drive-in trip to the Okavango Delta takes you approximately 1-2hr North to the Mokoro polers station. From there you hire a mokoro - a local dug-out canoe - which is poled by local guides through the winding waterways.

Your guides will select a place to set up camp. An afternoon game walk will allow you to experience the Delta wilderness.

The Delta is a huge expanse of water, which has travelled from the Angolan highlands, spreading out to form the largest inland Delta in the World. Studded with exotic islands, the Delta is renowned for its incredible variety of birdlife as well as many other animals unique to Southern Africa.

A day of rest, relaxation and Delta experiences await.

Today you will have the opportunity to partake in a number of activities, including game walks, mokoro cruises, swimming, and even a chance to try your hand at poling your own mokoro!

A final opportunity for a morning game walk before packing up camp and setting off back to Maun.

After arriving back in the early afternoon you have the opportunity to complete your picture of the Okavango Delta by taking an optional sunset scenic flight over the Delta region.

You travel East and then North through Botswana to the town of Kasane where you set up camp on the banks of the Chobe River.

The Chobe River forms a border between Botswana and Namibia, as well as Botswana and Zambia. Listen out for the resident hippos!

This morning you depart on an early-morning game drive into Chobe National Park. Chobe is one of Botswana's premier game parks, renowned for the large herds of elephant around the Chobe River.

After your game drive you return to the camp for lunch. There is an opportunity for those who wish to partake in a boat cruise along the Chobe River to do so in the afternoon (optional), or you can relax on the banks of the Chobe River and watch the renowned Chobe sunset from the campsite.

You pack up camp and depart for your final destination, Victoria Falls. Leaving Botswana you enter Zimbabwe and drive to the nearby Victoria Falls where you set up camp in the municipal town campsite.

Afternoon at leisure to explore the many sights and delights of this town!

The Victoria Falls constitute one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world. See this wonderful sight from the air, or tumble over the bridge on a bungee jump.

White water rafting on the Zambezi is considered to be world class. Besides the excitement of the Grade 5 rapids, there are the "floats" where there is time to admire the scenic cliffs and the occasional wildlife on the riverbanks.

Bungee jumping enthusiasts can take the plunge from the Zambezi Bridge, which connects Zimbabwe and Zambia. There is also the option to abseil in the Batoka Gorge. Neither activity is for the fainthearted!

Your African overland tour ends with breakfast this morning.