cape town to zanzibar, cape town adventure with Acacia Africa

DAYS 1 - 7
Cape Town, Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei
We begin our safari with a township tour in cosmopolitan Cape Town. We then travel north to camp beside the beautiful Orange (Gariep) River. In Namibia we enjoy awesome views over the dramatic Fish River Canyon a ndclimb the world’s highest dunes in the Namib Naukluft Park. We relax for a few days and enjo yadventure activities on offer in the coastal town of Swakopmund – try skydiving, quad-biking or just soak up the atmosphere in one of Swakopmund’s many fine cafes.

DAYS 8 - 12
Swakopmund, Skelaton Coast, Etosha National Park, Windhoek
We continue through Damaraland and camp amongst the eerie rock formations at Spitzkoppe before arriving in Etosha National Park to glimpse Namibia’s wildlife drinking at its year-round waterholes. Heading into Botswana we then take a cultural bushman walk to learn about life in the Kalahari.

DAYS 13 - 15
Okavango Delta
We embark on an exciting wilderness experience, camping amongst the tranquil islands and watery channels of the Okavango Delta. By day we game view on foot and from our relaxing mokoro canoes. Camping in Africa is a unique experience and at night, with nothing but the nocturnal sounds of the African bush, it offers a wonderful opportunity to be at one with nature.

DAYS 16 - 22
Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls
Continuing to Chobe National Park, we have the opportunity to game drive amidst beautiful scenery and relax on a sunset River Cruise. We hope to see the African fish eagle and perhaps also elephant hippo and buffalo coming to the river to drink. From Chobe we cross into Zambia and arrive at our camp on the banks of the Zambezi, near Livingstone. We visit Victoria Falls and take time out to enjoy this, Africa’s ‘Adventure Capital’. Optional activities here include white water rafting, bungy jumping, scenic flights and elephant back safaris!

DAYS 23 - 33
Kafue River, Lake Malawi, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar
From Livingstone we drive north, pausing at the Kafue River for a cruise and visit to a local village. Continuing via Lusaka and Lilongwe we reach Lake Malawi for a day or two on the beach. There’s also the opportunity to meet the Malawi people, some of the friendliest in Africa, on a village walk. Crossing the border into Tanzania we hit the coast, passing by the Mikumi National Park to the bustling capital Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam we catch a ferry to Zanzibar - the ‘Spice Island’. This was once one of the most important centres on the East African coast – a centre of slaving and spices, and the base for many of the great 19th century explorers – David Livingstone, John Hanning Speke, Richard Burton and others. Time here is yours to enjoy at leisure. ‘Stone Town’ is the capital and entry point into the island and most people choose to spend at least one night here to explore the alleys, markets and architecture of the town – but then to venture a little farther afield to the north (or the east) coast to palmfringed beaches and the warm blue ocean for some ‘serious’ relaxation.

NB Basic shared accommodation is included on Zanzibar however meals will be for your own account allowing you to experience some of the many different options available on Zanzibar. Please refer to the tour dossier (available below) for more information.


DAY 34
Dar es Salaam
Finally we return to ‘Dar’ and our beachside campsite, where our tour ends. (You may prefer to finish your tour on Zanzibar and remain there a few days. There are regular flights to Nairobi and from there you can connect beyond).

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