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Cape Town to Malawi Overland Truck Tour

Cape Town to Malawi Overland Truck Tour

COUNTRIES VISITED: SOUTH AFRICA, NAMIBIA, BOTSWANA, ZIMBABWE, ZAMBIA, MALAWI, TANZANIA

Cape Town to Malawi Overland Truck Tour is the perfect version of the longer Cape to Kenya tour for those who want to spend either a lot or no time on Zanzibar. Covering six countries and unforgettable features like the Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls and Lake Malawi, it will ensure that your African vacation is an epic adventure of a lifetime.

AFRICA OVERLAND CAPE TOWN TO MALAWI TRUCK TOUR HIGH LIGHTS

Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, Lake Malawi

Xtreme Gap's Africa overland truck adventure tours are ideal for the budget conscious traveller, will a strong craving for adventure! The Africa tourcomprises of an all inclusive experience, with integrated cultural interaction, game viewing, and social interaction, with the opportunity to book additional adrenaline based experiences such as white water rafting, Skydiving, walking with lions and swimming with dolphins!

FLEXIBLE ITINERARY

Cape Town to Malawi Overland Truck Tour

DAY 1 SOUTH AFRICA, CEDERBERG MOUNTAIN REGION

After a short stop to view Table Mountain we drive north to the Cederberg region. In the afternoon (weather permitting) we go on a guided walk to see Bushmen paintings and learn about the native fauna and flora.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

DAY 2 NAMAQUALAND – ORANGE/GARIEP RIVER

Today we travel to the Gariep/Orange River. We spend the night under the stars and sit at the campfire getting to know each another.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 3 NAMIBIA, ORANGE/GARIEP RIVER - FISH RIVER CANYON

You can choose between a morning on the riverbank or the half day canoe on the river. After lunch we travel north to the Fish River Canyon. Optional Activities: Orange/Gariep River Half Day Canoe Adventure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4 NAMIB-NAUKLUFT NATIONAL PARK

From the Fish River Canyon we continue into the remote hinterland. We arrive at camp in the afternoon and enjoy a short hike at Sesriem Canyon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5 SOSSUSVLEI DUNES - NAMIB-NAUKLUFT NATIONAL PARK

We wake before dawn so we can hike up Dune 45 and watch the sunrise. After breakfast we join a local expert on a guided tour explaining the desert ecosystem.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6 / 7 SWAKOPMUND

Today we cross the Tropic of Capricorn (where we stop for a photo) on our way to Namibia’s Atlantic coast. In Swakopmund you will be briefed on the optional activities available here. Day 7 is free for you to explore the town or try one of the many adventure activities. Optional Activities: Quadbiking, Sandboarding, Sky Diving, Dolphin Cruise, Scenic Flights, Fishing etc.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner on day 7 only)

DAY 8 SPITZKOPPE

We leave all the trappings of modern life behind us and drive inland to the mysterious Spitzkoppe. Tonight we camp in the wild.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9 HIMBA TRIBES

After some early morning exploration we continue inland and drive towards Kamanjab. The Himba are a pastoral people and predominantly breed cattle or goats, they are easily recognisable by their unique style of dress.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10/11 ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK

Etosha NP is the venue for some of the most unique game viewing experiences in Africa. We will go on various game drives, and spend our evenings at the abundant water holes for some excellent game photography.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 12 WINDHOEK

After an early morning game drive we set off towards Windhoek in the centre of Namibia. On the way we stop at a popular craft market. In the afternoon we go on a short city tour. Optional Activities: Dinner out at Joe’s Beer House.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 13 BOTSWANA, GHANZI

It is a scenic drive to the Buitepos border, where we cross into Botswana. Once at camp we will meet with a local Bushmen community and experience some traditional Tribal Dancing.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 14 / 15 / 16 MAUN AND OKAVANGO DELTA

Another early day! Our journey takes us from Ghanzi towards Maun. We spend the night here and prepare for our two night bush-camping experience. Your guides will provide you with a briefing about the next few days’ activities and the community run tourism operation. From here we will enter the Delta using local transport. If the water level allows we will take a mokoro (traditional canoe) trip a well as a nature walk with the local people.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 17 GWETA

We leave the Delta behind us and travel east to Gweta, which is located halfway between Maun and Nata, near the Makgadikgadi Pans NP.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 18 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK

When we arrive at Kasane we set up camp on the bank of the Chobe River. The afternoon is spent game viewing from a boat in the Chobe NP. This is an excellent opportunity to view Africa’s spectacular wildlife. You will have the chance to experience an early morning game drive the following day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 19 ZIMBABWE, VICTORIA FALLS

On arrival in Victoria Falls we have time to plan the next day’s adventure activities before we visit the spectacular Victoria Falls NP and experience the thundering of the mighty Zambezi. The popular optional sunset cruise includes dinner and drinks.

Optional Activities: Chobe morning game drive, Zambezi Sunset Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 20 / 21 VICTORIA FALLS

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 Jumping, Elephant Excursion, Dinner out.

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 22 ZAMBIA, LUSAKA

Leaving behind the excitement of Victoria Falls we begin our expedition. The journey towards the bustling Zambian capital of Lusaka takes us along an interesting route.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 23 CHIPATA

We begin today with some shopping in Lusaka before heading northeast towards Chipata. This is an interesting area full of friendly locals.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 24 / 25 SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK

Early in the morning we drive from Chipata to the border of the South Luangwa NP where we spend two nights on the riverbank. The next day we visit the community run tribal textile project and a local village. Later this afternoon we enjoy a guided sunset game drive in South Luangwa NP. On occasion, in the rainy season it is impossible or inadvisable to attempt to reach South Luangwa NP, if this happens an alternative itinerary will be chosen. Optional Activities: Guided Morning Game

Walk in South Luangwa NP

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 26 / 27 MALAWI – LUWAWA FOREST

Today we cross the Zambia-Malawi border after leaving South Luangwa NP in the early morning. Heading north we enter the highlands of Malawi and spend the night at Luwawa Forest. Optional Activities: Fishing, Mountain Biking, Hiking.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 28 / 29 / 30 / 31 LAKE MALAWI

We will spend the next couple of carefree days relaxing on the white sandy beaches. For the more adventurous there are endless leisure and water sport activities. Alternatively, soak up the atmosphere and relax in one of the most memorable holiday destinations. Optional Activities: Scuba diving, parasailing, windsurfing, fishing, canoeing, horse riding

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 32 TANZANIA, IRINGA

As we ascend out of the Great Rift Valley through some spectacular mountain passes, we pass the vast tea plantations in the highlands to our camp outside Iringa.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 33 IRINGA TO DAR ES SALAAM

It is a long drive from Iringa to the historical port city of Dar es Salaam. We actually transit through Mukumi NP, but we do not have time to stop and explore. Tour Ends

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Included in the program

Services of a tour leader

All transportation by private adventure vehicle

42 nights camping fees & equipment

Most Meals: B x 31, L x 30, D x 27

Not included in the program

Flights

Visas

Insurance

THIS TRIP CONTAINS A LOCAL PAYMENT OF US$ 535 (The amount this is subject to fluctuations)

LP covers expenses including national park entrance fees, flights,, and ensures a reliable amount of hard currency during the tour. Fee subject to changes, although these are very rare.