Victoria Falls to Cape Town Archives

This one way trip is a blend of highlights from our three others routes. A week of safaris and animal encounters including a private plane charter and camping night in the Okavango Delta, a week of dunes and remote roads in Namibia, and a week in South Africa following the famous Garden Route into Cape Town. Popular with couples, this tour is for those who want to see as many of southern Africa’s highlights in one tour. Gravel road experiences requested.

Highlights:

New 22 day itinerary. This is our longest and most intensive African trip.
Start your tour at the 5-star colonial era Victoria Falls hotel
Optional activities in Victoria Falls include walking with lions, an elephant back safari, fishing for tiger fish, the Devil Pool, or world class whitewater rafting
Sunset cruise on Chobe River
Private planes chartered to take us into the Okavango Delta for a camping night in the bush
Many chances to see wildlife along the route
Sossusvlei dunes and guided walking tour
Diamond Mining Ghost town tour
Fish River Canyon
Ais Ais Hot Springs
Tankwa Karoo desert
Cango Caves
Ostrich farm
Southern tip of Africa
Cape of Good Hope
Finishing in beautiful Cape Town
4700 km/3000 miles

Detailed Itinerary for the Victoria Falls to Cape Town Tour

Betty-Anne Alexander and Dissipating Apprehension

Betty-Anne Alexander began riding as a passenger when she met her husband Greg Alexander in the 70s. When their daughter was fourteen, mother and daughter took their training and got their motorcycle licenses. “I’m quite short,” says Betty-Anne, “five-feet tall. [...]

Betty-Anne Alexander and Dissipating ApprehensionLiz JANSEN2018-12-12T00:01:19+00:00

Greg Alexander and Twenty-Two Days of Learning

Greg Alexander likes to challenge himself physically, emotionally, and mentally—on and off the bike—and learn how to overcome those challenges safely, effectively and comfortably. Work brought Greg and Betty-Anne Alexander to the Cold Lake/Bonnyville area of Edmonton, 300 km northeast [...]

Greg Alexander and Twenty-Two Days of LearningLiz JANSEN2018-12-12T00:04:57+00:00

Greenline Africa — Building Communities in Rural Zimbabwe
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Greenline Africa — Building Communities in Rural Zimbabwe

Greenline Africa — Building Communities in Rural Zimbabwe

“Greenline Africa (GA) is all about building community,” says Charlene (Charlie) Hewat, a Trustee of GA. Renedian guests who travel to Victoria Falls on either the Victoria Falls to Cape Town or Waterfalls and Wildlife safaris can take an optional [...]

Greenline Africa — Building Communities in Rural ZimbabweLiz JANSEN2018-10-15T18:53:41+00:00

Ariane Mather and Her Profound Dream of Africa
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Ariane Mather and Her Profound Dream of Africa

Ariane Mather and Her Profound Dream of Africa

Africa has always been a continent of mystique for Ariane Mather. Before she was born, her Dad spent two years in what was then the Congo, now Zaire, doing charity service for his church. He always wanted to go back. [...]

Ariane Mather and Her Profound Dream of AfricaLiz JANSEN2018-11-16T19:18:12+00:00

12 Top African Myths and Misconceptions
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12 Top African Myths and Misconceptions

12 Top African Myths and Misconceptions

Africa has long been a continent of mystery and intrigue. Despite the access to information and the travellers who’ve visited its countries, African myths and misconceptions abound. 12 Top African Myths and Misconceptions Africa is one big country. Africa is [...]

12 Top African Myths and MisconceptionsLiz JANSEN2018-10-12T18:04:00+00:00

Shannon Goddard and the Shortfalls of Research
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Shannon Goddard and the Shortfalls of Research

Shannon Goddard and the Shortfalls of Research

“All the research I did, you get there and it’s almost like you didn’t do any. It’s totally fresh and new.” That's was Shannon Goddard's perspective after the Victoria Falls to Cape Town safari she and partner Richard Dornik enjoyed last [...]

Shannon Goddard and the Shortfalls of ResearchLiz JANSEN2018-11-16T19:07:46+00:00

Smilin’ Ron Demyan—and Why He’s Always Smiling
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Smilin’ Ron Demyan—and Why He’s Always Smiling

Smilin’ Ron Demyan—and Why He’s Always Smiling

Smilin' Ron smiles a lot these days. Even when we invited him to share his story, he wrote back that he’d love to do so. “It makes me smile every time!” It hasn’t always been like that. From the age [...]

Smilin’ Ron Demyan—and Why He’s Always SmilingLiz JANSEN2018-10-15T18:56:12+00:00

Catherine Meade’s Connection to Ancestral Land
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Catherine Meade’s Connection to Ancestral Land

Catherine Meade’s Connection to Ancestral Land

Catharine Meade always planned to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. But when she hiked Machu Picchu in 2010, she realized her body didn’t handle the altitude very well. So she looked for another meaningful way to connect with the land. She ruled [...]

Catherine Meade’s Connection to Ancestral LandLiz JANSEN2018-10-15T18:57:03+00:00

Namibian Lore and Legends — Myth or Fact?
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Namibian Lore and Legends — Myth or Fact?

Namibian Lore and Legends — Myth or Fact?

The 55-million-year old Namib Desert is the oldest in the world. It’s no surprise then that it and its surroundings have given rise to ancient legends. Sometimes legends blur with scientific explanations. Myth or fact? You decide which one to believe. [...]

Namibian Lore and Legends — Myth or Fact?Liz JANSEN2018-10-15T17:35:48+00:00

Karen Carroll
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Karen Carroll

Karen Carroll

Karen Carroll started riding 14 years ago and hasn’t stopped. After being pillion twice, she knew if she and her date were going to be out motorcycling, she’d have to be piloting. She’s now clocked up over 187,000 km on [...]

Karen CarrollLiz JANSEN2018-10-15T18:58:11+00:00

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