Victoria Falls is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and the largest waterfall in the world. Activities include a high-wire walk across the gorge, bungee jumping, and white-water-rafting. Take a sunset boat cruise on the Zambezi river to end your first day in Africa.
Chobe National Park is home to large herds of elephants, buffalo, lions, and zebras. Take a morning game drive followed by a sunset safari. Stay overnight in the park at one of the lodges or campsites.
Okavango Delta is the largest inland delta in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Stay at a lodge or do a guided camping trip, exploring the waterways by mokoro (traditional canoe) and enjoying the wildlife.
Sossusvlei is a salt and clay pan surrounded by towering red sand dunes in the Namib Desert. Visit the Deadvlei, hike the dunes, and admire the starry night sky.
Etosha National Park is home to large herds of elephants, lions, cheetahs, and other game animals. Stay at one of the park's campsites and enjoy game drives to spot the wildlife.
Damaraland is an arid landscape with rugged mountains, rock formations and ancient rock art. Stay at a lodge and visit the Petrified Forest, Burnt Mountain, and the Organ Pipes geological formations.
Cape Town is a vibrant city at the southern tip of the African continent. Hike up Table Mountain, visit the historic Robben Island, tour the Cape Peninsula, and enjoy the food and nightlife.
Most of the travel between locations on this itinerary will be by car or truck. The cost of transportation is not included in the estimate, but a rental car or organized tour can be used. The trip will involve long drives, so consider splitting the drives over multiple days. Domestic flights are available to shorten travel times between some locations, but the cost can be high.
If you have more time, consider adding a visit to the Kruger National Park in South Africa or the Serengeti in Tanzania. If you have less time, skip Sossusvlei and Damaraland or combine them into one shorter itinerary. Be aware of the climate of the locations at different times of the year, as some locations may be too hot or rainy for certain activities.
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the main airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, and is the closest major airport to most of the locations on this itinerary. Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is located in Cape Town, South Africa. Livingstone Airport (LVI) is the closest airport to Victoria Falls in Zambia.