Active South Africa: Victoria Falls & Namibia

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Duration: 8 days

Begins: Victoria Falls

Ends: Swakopmund

Trip Code: DZVS

From

£2,299 per person

Angebot anfordern

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    Think there’s only one way to experience Africa? Think again. This eight-day active adventure is designed for the thrill-seekers and go-getters. From the jaw-dropping Vic Falls to the wild heart of Namibia, this trip will keep your pulse racing. Picture yourself fat-tire biking across the world’s oldest desert, kayaking with seals at Pelican Point, and still having time to customize the fun with adrenaline-pumping skydiving or white-water rafting. Ready to roll? Buckle up — this is the adventure of a lifetime, and it's going to be unforgettable.
    Is this tour for me?
    Travel Style
    Active
    Hiking, trekking, biking, rafting, and kayaking adventures all over the world, made for outdoor types.
    Service Level
    Basic
    Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.
    Physical Rating
    3 - Average
    Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
    Trip Type
    Small Group
    Small Group experience; Max 16.
    Age requirement
    12+
    All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
    What's Included
    • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
    • Victoria Falls Morning Bike Tour
    • Lunch overlooking the falls
    • Morning Walking Safari in Zambezi National Park
    • Fat Tire Bike Tour of the desert in Swakopmund
    • Pelican Point Kayaking Excursion
    • Free time in Victoria Falls and Swakopmond for active optional activities
    • Internal flight between Victoria Falls and Windhoek
    • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
    Accommodations

    Hotels (4 nts), Lodges (3 nts).

    Meals

    7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

    Allow USD120-160 for meals not included.

    Transportation

    Private vehicle, plane, walking.

    Staff & experts

    CEO (Chief Experience Officer), local guides.

    Day 1 : Victoria Falls

    Upon arrival to Victoria Falls, please make your own way to the joining hotel and enjoy a welcome meeting at 4:30pm before an optional group dinner. You can choose to eat in town or at the lodge.

    If you're looking for something to do this evening, choose to pre-book the Simunye Theatrical show during check-out for a lively showcase of professional artists in an intimate, open-air venue.

    Please make sure your flight lands no later than 2pm if you are planning to pre-book the Simunye Theatrical Show. This will ensure you have enough time to arrive, check in to your hotel, and get settled before the show.

    Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

    1h

    Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

    Free time:

    Victoria Falls Evening

    The evening is free to do as you choose. Attend an optional group dinner or choose to pre-book the Simunye Theatrical Show for a fun night out in town featuring a performance of local artists.

    Optional Activities - Day 1

    Simunye Theatrical Show

    Victoria Falls

    Enjoy a lively theatre performance directed by the acclaimed handspring Puppeteer Mongiwekhaya, showcasing local professional artists in an intimate, open-air venue. This captivating fusion of dance, puppetry, music, and visuals delivers a powerful message of love and community and the universal spirit of togetherness.

    Day 2 : Victoria Falls

    Discover Victoria Falls this morning on a captivating bike tour led by knowledgeable local guides. Have lunch at a cafe perched on the banks of Batoka Gorge, offering a spectacular dining backdrop overlooking the falls. Spend the remainder of the afternoon exploring on your own. Available optional activities range from ziplining and bungee jumping, to a helicopter ride.

    Choose to pre-book the helicopter ride in Victoria Falls for an unforgettable experience from above the rushing water.

    Victoria Falls Morning Bike Activity

    Victoria Falls 2h 10km

    Meet with your local guides this morning and pedal through the region’s scenic landscapes. Pass by landmarks including Victoria Falls, the Big Tree (a baobab estimated to be 3,500 years old), while taking in the mesmerizing views of the Zambezi River and Batoka Gorge below the falls.

    Free time:

    Victoria Falls Afternoon

    The afternoon is yours to enjoy Victoria Falls. The activities you choose range from adrenaline pumping to truly unforgettable. Think ziplining above the surging river below, or going to the famous Victoria Falls Bridge for a tour, bungee jumping, or perhaps booking yourself an evening cruise with dinner or drinks. If you're feeling extra indulgent, pre-book the must-do helicopter ride over the massive falls.

    Optional Activities - Day 2

    Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 15 Mins

    Victoria Falls 0h15m

    You don't want to miss the opportunity to see Victoria Falls from above. Watch the Zambezi River make its way toward the gorge and form the largest waterfall in the world. During your 15-minute ride, you will have time to take in the incredible views over the falls, Livingstone Island, and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park while snapping as many pictures as you like. You may be lucky enough to see some giraffes and elephants in the surrounding landscape and even catch a rainbow over the falls. Includes pick-up and drop-off from hotel and a 12-15min flight. Please note there is a cost for an additional park fee paid for on-site at time of the activity.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch

    Day 3 : Victoria Falls

    Depart on a morning walking safari through Zambezi National Park. You’ll drive to a suitable walking area in the park and then search for wildlife along the scenic trails through the unique flora and ecosystems of the Victoria Falls region. Return back to the lodge for lunch on your own and then spend another free afternoon partaking in various adventurous activities offered in the area.

    Morning Walking Safari - Zambezi National Park

    Victoria Falls 3h - 4h

    Venture out with expert guides into the 250 square mile Zambezi National Park to see the resident wildlife in their natural environment. Spend about an hour driving total as your guides find a suitable walking place for the group. Then spend 2-3 hours walking through the park following in the footsteps of elephants, giraffes, antelopes, and colourful bird species. As you walk learn about the diverse array of flora and ecosystems of the Victoria Falls region of Zimbabwe.

    Free time:

    Victoria Falls Afternoon

    Choose from a wide range of available activities in the area that will get you out into the beautiful surroundings. Try whitewater rafting or maybe today you've convinced yourself to try bungee jumping.

    Optional Activities - Day 3

    Victoria Falls River Rafting (Zambia)

    Livingstone 5h - 7h

    Take the opportunity to go whitewater rafting on the Zambezi River while Victoria Falls roars above. Depart in the morning and head to the river, spend the morning navigating through the canyon that forms the famous falls. This adrenaline filled day will be one to remember. Please note: River conditions and activity pricing vary depending on the seasons. High water season is from about February to July. Low water season generally runs from August to January each year - this is when the Zambezi is at its very wildest. The "closed season" is dependent on the season’s rains, and usually is from March to April; during this time rafting on the river is not permitted. This activity price excludes a $10 park entrance fee.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 4 : Victoria Falls/Windhoek

    Take advantage of a final free morning in Victoria Falls. Choose to pre-book the Bamba Tram for a 90-minute ride in a vintage-style tram through the national park, or rise earlier for a sunrise cruise. In the late morning transfer to the airport and board a flight to Windhoek. Arrive at your centrally located accommodations in the town and spend time enjoying the property’s grounds and amenities. Dinner tonight is included at the restaurant.

    Free time:

    Victoria Falls Morning

    Spend the morning free in Victoria Falls for optional activities like the Bamba Tram ride through the national park, or a sunrise cruise on the nearby river.

    Private Vehicle

    Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls International Airport 0h30m 20km

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Plane

    Victoria Falls International Airport - Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport

    Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.

    Private Vehicle

    Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport - Windhoek 0h45m 45km

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle between the airport in Windhoek and your accommodations for the evening.

    Optional Activities - Day 4

    Bamba Tram

    Zimbabwe 1h30m

    Witness the captivating atmosphere of Victoria Falls in a unique way aboard the iconic Bamba Train! Enjoy a 90-minute ride in a vintage-style tram for breathtaking views of Victoria Falls and the Batoka Gorge from the famous suspension bridge. Listen to your guide's stories and facts about the area's fascinating history as you journey through Zambezi National Park. Light refreshments will be available at the bridge while you admire the raging river below. During this experience there will also be time to visit the rail and bridge museum on the Zambian side of the water.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Dinner

    Day 5 : Windhoek/Swakopmund

    After breakfast, travel by private vehicle from Windhoek to Swakopmund, Namibia's most adventurous city on the coast. Spend the afternoon exploring on your own and choose from a wide variety of optional activities available.

    Choose to pre-book the sandboarding optional activity during check-out and cruise down the nearby dunes of the mighty Namib Desert.

    Private Vehicle

    Windhoek - Swakopmund 4h30m 360km

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Free time:

    Swakopmund Afternoon

    Enjoy a free afternoon for optional activities in Swakopmund. Try sandboarding down the nearby desert dunes or maybe try something even more epic like skydiving.

    Optional Activities - Day 5

    Swakopmund Sandboarding

    Swakopmund 4h

    Enjoy a must-try sandboarding experience in Swakopmund with the options to try both Lie Down and Stand Up boarding, making this activity suitable for all levels of experience. Lying down provides higher speeds (up to 80km per hour) and an intense adrenaline rush. Standing up is more like modified snowboarding using special soft boots and bindings that create a smooth but thrilling ride. Whether you're looking for high-speed excitement or a more controlled adventure, this experience caters to all preferences and gives you the opportunity to fully enjoy all that the dunes have to offer.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 6 : Swakopmund

    The adventure today begins with a Fat Bike Living Desert experience in which you will ride with a local guide through the delicate ecosystems leaving minimal impact on this important natural area due to the type of bike being used. Travel through Swakopmund, the nearby riverbed, and the dunes along the beach. Spend the afternoon on your own and choose another available optional activity like maybe skydiving or paragliding over the unforgettable landscape.

    Swakopmund Fat Tire Bike Tour

    Swakopmund 3h - 4h 12km

    Discover the beauty of Namibia’s landscapes on a fat tire bike tour. Enjoy a scenic ride through the world’s oldest desert. Explore the vast flora and fauna found in this unique habitat and get close to nature the ecological way without additional air or noise pollution. Travel along the Swakop riverbed, over dunes, and along the beach for an intimate experience with the landscape.

    Free time:

    Swakopmund Afternoon

    You'll have a free afternoon after the bike activity to partake in any active optional activities you can find. You can choose to pre-book the Swakopmund skydiving for this day and put your love of adrenaline to the test.

    Optional Activities - Day 6

    Swakopmund Skydiving

    Swakopmund 3h - 4h

    Buckle up your harness, practice your exit, then take a plane up and over the dunes of the Namib Desert. Take a deep breath, leap out and freefall with an instructor before he opens the parachute. Admire the view over the dunes as you descend and land safely back on the ground. Wow!

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 7 : Swakopmund

    In the morning travel to Walvis Bay Waterfront and embark on a 4x4 transfer to the embarkation point of the kayaking excursion to Pelican Point. Get up close and observe resident wildlife like birds and seals in their natural habitats, and view Swakopmund from a whole new angle on the water. In the evening, choose to join your CEO and fellow travelers for a farewell dinner.

    We suggest pre-booking the Sandwich Harbour/Skeleton Coast Tour for this particular afternoon.

    Pelican Point Kayaking

    Swakopmund 4h30m 10km

    Pelican Point is home to around 50,000 Cape Fur seals and many bottlenose dolphins, black-backed jackals, flamingos, and of course, pelicans. Set off on a 4x4 drive to the kayaking site and begin paddling towards the wetlands and salt mine seen from Walvis Bay. Observe the resident wildlife and glimpse Swakopmund from the water on this exciting wildlife focused paddle along the Skeleton Coast. Most of the time the seals will come right up and playfully splash the water by the boats.

    Free time:

    Swakopmund Afternoon

    Spend a final free afternoon in Swakopmund. Choose between active optional activities like, skydiving, sandboarding, scenic flights, paragliding, or pre-book the Sandwich Harbour/Skeleton Coast tour.

    Optional Activities - Day 7

    Sandwich Harbour & Skeleton Coast Tour

    Swakopmund 6h

    Hop in your included transfer and drive along scenic roads to Walvis Bay. Spend time at the nearby salt pans and pink lakes for photographs of the unique environment. Continue driving along the beach and listen as your guide delivers a mini living desert tour if the lower Kuiseb Delta, and search for resident wildlife as you go like, geckos, sidewinder snakes, chameleons, scorpions, and toktokkies. Learn more about the Namib Desert from your guide as you approach the entrance to Naukluft Park and continue towards Sandwich Harbour. If it’s high tide, the drive will be through the dunes above the ocean. Pause at various viewpoints and admire the wonder of desert meeting the ocean—a truly remarkable sight. Cap off the experience with a thrilling 4x4 ride through the towering dunes and search for wildlife as you exit the park back to Swakopmund. Lunch is included during this activity while near Sandwich Harbour.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 8 : Swakopmund

    Depart at any time.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

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