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Cape Town to Victoria Falls – Hotel/Lodge

Cape Town to Victoria Falls - Hotel/Lodge Trip Notes

  • Ways to Travel: Guided Group
  • Destination: Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe
  • Programmes: Culture, Wildlife
  • Activity Level:

    2 out of 7 - Easy & Moderate

  • 20 Days: Land Only
  • Ages: 16+
  • Trip Code: AZVPA
  • Carbon Footprint: 46kg CO2e

Trip Overview

Adventure through dramatic scenery in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe

Cape Town to Victoria Falls is one of the world’s great journeys. Starting in Cape Town, the most cosmopolitan city in South Africa, this trip travels through the spectacular desert landscape of Namibia, wildlife-rich game parks in Namibia and Botswana and finally to the mighty Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe-Zambia border. This is an adventure through the heart of the most dramatic scenery in southern Africa, with rich culture, diverse wildlife and the opportunity to take part in numerous activities along the way.

At a Glance

  • Accommodation: 19 Classic nights (16 hotel/lodge, 3 guesthouse)
  • Camping and lodge departures available
  • Travel in a purpose-built overland truck
  • Some long drives on rough roads and early starts

Highlights

  • Complete one of our great African expeditions, traversing four diverse nations in a small group
  • Kick off the adventure in Cape Town, sampling wine and visiting penguins
  • Marvel at the mountainous dunes of Sossusvlei in the early morning light
  • Safari in Etosha National Park, with two full days searching for elephants, lions and more
  • Cruise the wildlife-rich waterways of the Okavango River and Chobe National Park
  • Witness the mighty Victoria Falls, one of the Natural Wonders of the World

Is This Trip for You?

This trip is graded Activity Level 2 (Easy & Moderate). For more information on our trip gradings please visit the Activity Level Guidelines page. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip please do not hesitate to contact us.  

We run both camping and lodge/hotel departures for this trip, both following a similar itinerary.

Lodge/hotel departures offer an accommodated version of the camping trip, staying in a range of two- and three-star hotels, chalets and lodges. Breakfasts are eaten either at the lodge restaurant or are prepared by the local team, while lunches and dinners are typically prepared by the leaders and are enjoyed in a camp setting to capture the true open-air African experience. Some dinners are eaten in lodge/hotel restaurants too.

Transport for all departures is in a specially modified safari vehicle. All vehicles carry a reference library, fridge and/or icebox. Around 80 percent of Namibian roads are good gravel roads. However, the road conditions are completely dependent on how they are being maintained at the time and conditions can be poor on occasion. This can have an impact on journey times and comfort. Distances are long on some days, as this trip covers 3,100mi (5,000km), but take in an amazing variety of landscapes and wildlife. Game drives are completed in the vehicle we use throughout the tour (with the exception of optional game drives). Drive times stated are approximations and vary with road conditions and the number of stops.

Where we travel in South Africa is safe and the risk of crime is generally low. However, there are important steps that can be taken to minimise the risk of theft and these include leaving valuables in your hotel safe, at home, or concealed in the vehicle when not needed. Do not carry more cash than you need, as cards are widely accepted in South Africa. If using an ATM, do not do this alone and be mindful of your surroundings. It is not advisable to walk around after dark, particularly in Cape Town where you can easily and inexpensively take an Uber or ask your hotel to arrange a taxi.

There are a number of walks on this itinerary but most are short and on relatively easy terrain. The most challenging is the two hour walk to the White Lady rock paintings as the conditions can be hot and there are some boulders to navigate.

Legal note: All group members joining this tour are asked to sign an indemnity form at the start of the trip. This is a requirement of the South African Tourism Service Association, of which our local supplier is a member. As a client of Exodus Travels Ltd, your rights under the Package Travel Regulations (1992) are unaffected, and Exodus remains liable for the actions of our sub-contractors.

Group

The trip is guided by a tour leader and driver.

Adult min age: 16

Min group size: 4

Max group size: 14

Itinerary

Cape Town to Victoria Falls – Hotel/Lodge

Land Only

  • Start City: Cape Town
  • End City: Victoria Falls

Land Only Itinerary

Day 1
Start Cape Town

Welcome to Cape Town, a culture-filled port city beautifully placed between mountain and sea. This afternoon, there may be the opportunity for an optional excursion up Table Mountain via cable car, if the weather is good. The views across the city on a clear day are incredible. If the weather is not good, we have a free afternoon with the opportunity to explore the buzzy V&A Waterfront.

Accommodation: City Lodge Hotel Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (or similar)

Day 2
Visit Cape Peninsula; afternoon wine tour
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We generally begin with a drive along the spectacular Chapman’s Peak drive (occasionally this drive is closed so we have to go around it) via Houtbay. Continuing to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, we have time to walk to the lighthouse and then along the boardwalk to the Cape of Good Hope. We then take a short visit to the Boulders Beach penguin colony and enjoy lunch. In the late afternoon, we visit a wine farm – the area surrounding Cape Town is renowned for its wine and we get a chance to sample some of the local produce.

The order of activities in Cape Town is flexible as everything hinges around going up Table Mountain when the weather is best. Evening meals can be enjoyed at various beach restaurants – Cape Town is a paradise for food and drink lovers!

Accommodation: City Lodge Hotel Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 3
To Olifants River

We leave Cape Town and travel through farmlands of citrus, maize, cattle and sheep as we start the journey towards Namibia. Our first stop is in the fertile Olifants River Valley, providing a glimpse into the agricultural lifestyle of the Western Cape.

Drive: About five hours

Accommodation: Highlanders Lodge (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 4
To Orange River; afternoon optional canoeing

Today we drive to Orange River (five hours plus one-hour border crossing), where the southern border of Namibia meets South Africa. There is free time to relax this afternoon. Our accommodation for the night has a picturesque riverbank setting.

Drive: 280mi (450km), six to seven hours

Accommodation: Felix Unite Cabanas (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 5
To Fish River Canyon; afternoon walk
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In the morning, we enjoy a canoe trip on the Orange River. It is not tough on the water and the trip gives us the chance to see the flora and fauna of the region as we drift by. We then take a three-hour drive to the second largest canyon on earth: Fish River Canyon. The views from the canyon rim are spectacular and there is time for a short walk along it in the afternoon.

Accommodation: Seeheim Hotel (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6
To Sesriem

We have a day’s travel along the edge of the Namib-Naukluft National Park to Sesriem, where we stay overnight outside the park.

Drive: 341mi (550km), 7hr to 7hr 30min

Accommodation: Taleni Desert Camp (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7
Full day exploring Sossusvlei
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We leave our lodge early to spend the morning at the Sossusvlei dunes, one of the great sights of Africa. While we cannot enter the park until sunrise, the early morning light on the dunes is still a spectacular sight and worth getting up for. Those feeling energetic have the opportunity to climb Dune 45. We enjoy a picnic breakfast at the dunes and take a 1.2mi (2km) walk into the Hiddenvlei area (optional one-way shuttle transfer instead). If we’re lucky, we may see gemsbok, ostriches or black-backed jackals among the dunes, an irresistibly photogenic scene! In the afternoon, we visit Sesriem Canyon.

Accommodation: Taleni Desert Camp (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8
To Swakopmund

We have a long, spectacular drive through Namib-Naukluft National Park to Swakopmund via Walvis Bay to see flamingos in their thousands (in season: summer). This national park, one of the largest in the world, is home to one of the driest and oldest deserts on earth. It contains some of the finest desert scenery in Africa with towering, jagged rock formations and incredible lunar landscapes.

Drive: 185mi (300km), four to five hours

Accommodation: Hotel A La Mer (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 9
Free day to enjoy optional activities

Swakopmund is the adventure sports capital of Namibia, and we have a full day here to enjoy the optional adventure activities on offer: go on a dolphin cruise or township tour or take a flight over the desert! Alternatively, explore the German-style town and visit some of the excellent cake shops.

Accommodation: Hotel A La Mer (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 10
To Brandberg; visit White Lady paintings

We leave the Atlantic coast and head inland towards Brandberg, the highest mountain in Namibia. We enjoy a walk through Valley 45 for approximately two hours to the White Lady rock painting which, along with several other small paintings and engravings, are thought to have been left by indigenous San people at least 2,000 years ago.

Drive: 155mi (250km), four hours

Accommodation: Brandberg White Lady Lodge (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 11
To Etosha National Park
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In the morning, we drive north to Etosha National Park where some of the best wildlife viewing in the world can be found. We should arrive at Etosha, which means the Great White Place of Dry Water, in time for a late afternoon game drive before arriving at our camp where there is a waterhole for game viewing at night.

Drive: 250mi (400km), five to six hours

Accommodation: Etosha Park Chalets (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

Days 12 - 13
Two days of game viewing

We have two days to really enjoy this fabulous park with its mixed forest and grassland centred around a large saltpan. Etosha is home to a great variety and number of animals, which are easy to find as they congregate at different times around the waterholes. There are waterholes next to the excellent campsites, and it is not uncommon for us to spend all night watching a gala performance of animals: wildebeest, zebras, impalas, springbok, kudu, elephants, giraffes, lions and even rhinos are all common sights here. Take plenty of patience and you will be rewarded by one of the greatest game spectacles in southern Africa. Etosha is also a good place for birds, with plenty of waterbirds on the lakes and weaverbirds and hornbills in the trees. While in Etosha, we move our camps (between Okaukuejo, Halali or Namutoni) but the itinerary is kept flexible depending on where the animals are.

Accommodation: Etosha Park Chalets (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 14
To Okavango River

We have a long drive through local villages to the Okavango River – the main watercourse supplying the Okavango Delta.

Drive: 400mi (650km), eight hours

Accommodation: Rainbow River Lodge (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 15
Mokoro ride on the Okavango
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We take a mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) ride from our camp on the Okavango River. Please note, the river may be flooded in March/April and we may have to substitute our mokoros for a boat. The birdlife is prolific and, at certain times of the year, so is the game. Gliding through the waterways by mokoro is the ideal way to absorb the tranquillity of the place. We also have the option of a village tour to meet the local community.

Accommodation: Rainbow River Lodge (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 16
To Chobe River

Drive through the Caprivi Strip and into Botswana to the Chobe National Park area in Kasane, home to huge numbers of elephants and hippos.

Drive: 250mi (400km), 5hr 30min to 6hr, plus one-hour border crossing

Accommodation: Kwalape Lodge (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 17
Game drive and boat ride in Chobe National Park

Today we have an early morning game drive in Chobe National Park and an afternoon boat ride on the Chobe River where it is possible to view huge herds of elephants coming down to drink as well as many other types of game. For bird lovers, the river provides a home for the majestic African fish eagle and several species of brightly coloured bee-eaters. The area surrounding the Chobe River typically has the highest concentration of wildlife within the park as animals congregate here, particularly in the dry season (April to October).

Accommodation: Kwalape Lodge (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 18
To Victoria Falls

We drive to Victoria Falls after a leisurely breakfast, a small town on the Zimbabwean side of the glorious Victoria Falls (entrance own expense US$50). The waterfall itself is majestic, the activities enthralling and the scenery of the Upper Zambezi beautiful.

Drive: 62mi (100km), 1hr 30min to 2hr, plus a border crossing of one to two hours

Accommodation: Shearwater Explorers Village (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 19
Free day

Today you have a free day to enjoy the numerous activities on offer such as flights over the falls, white-water rafting, game viewing, or crossing into Zambia to see the falls from a different side (please note, you need a Zambian visa if you wish to see the falls from the other side).

Accommodation: Shearwater Explorers Village (or similar)

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 20
End Victoria Falls
Cape Town to Victoria Falls – Hotel/Lodge

The adventure ends in Victoria Falls. If you would like more time to explore this magnificent part of the world, speak to your sales representative about extending your stay.

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation

Lodges and guesthouses

Cape Town to Victoria Falls – Hotel/Lodge

On this Cape Town to Victoria Falls adventure, we spend 16 nights in hotels/lodges and three nights in a guesthouse. The accommodations we typically use are on the day-to-day itinerary; however, below are a few of the notable places we stay on this trip. 

Brandberg: Brandberg White Lady Lodge (night 10) 

Cape Town to Victoria Falls – Hotel/Lodge

Our Brandberg stay, which is partially run by the local Damara community, is in the middle of nowhere. From the viewpoint, you will not see another property, just the ruggedly beautiful landscape of Damaraland and possibly some desert elephants in the distance. There’s also a dining area, well-stocked bar, lounge, and two swimming pools. 

Etosha National Park: Chalets in Okaukuejo, Halali or Namutoni (nights 11-13) 

Cape Town to Victoria Falls – Hotel/Lodge

In Etosha, we stay within the national park itself – a huge plus for any animal lover. The resorts we use are either Okaukuejo, Halali or Namutoni. Each has a restaurant, swimming pool and bar but the highlights are the flood-lit waterholes where wildlife regularly stops to drink and bathe. 

Worth knowing 

  • In Cape Town, groups might be accommodated in different but similar properties. 
  • Our accommodation in Fish River Canyon is basic but the best option in a very remote area. 
  • Due to the limited amount of accommodation within Etosha National Park, it may be necessary to sleep outside the park on some or all of the nights we are there. This will not impact the number of game drives we have within the park.  
  • Wifi is available about half the time but not always very reliable. 

Single supplement from £ 750

Food & Drink

All breakfasts and four lunches are included.

We suggest you allow about US$450 for meals not included in the itinerary. Most included meals are prepared by the crew (sometimes it is not easy to get fresh meat). The general standard of food is good and vegetarians are well catered for. Please notify us of specific dietary requirements.

The water provided on this trip is safe and clean drinking water, normally from boreholes. If you would rather have bottled water then this will be at your expense, though we would encourage you to make use of the safe drinking water provided as this helps diminish plastic consumption.

Transport

The vehicle normally used for this trip is a specially modified safari truck. Seating is forward facing and the windows are large and easy to open. People are expected to move around to permit everyone a chance to have a window seat. There is plenty of legroom and packing space. All vehicles carry a reference library and icebox. The roads are generally excellent in South Africa with little traffic. Even the dirt roads are usually smooth and well maintained. Some of the areas we visit in Namibia are very remote and the roads are not always well maintained so it can be bumpy at times. There are four or five long driving days, but the scenery is breath-taking so this should not prove too much of a hardship. It can get cold on the truck in winter, so a warm, windproof jacket is recommended, though it is generally hot in summer.

Weather & Seasonality

June, July and August, while clear and warm during the day, can be cold and even drop to below freezing at night. Between September and May, it is considerably warmer with the time between October and March being the hottest, getting up to the high 30Cs (around 100F) and sometimes above. However, it is always a dry heat and the temperature does drop at night. The wet season is between November and February, but this is not a bad time to go, as it generally does not rain for very long.

Joining Instructions

­­­Key information

Start hotel: City Lodge Hotel Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Dock Rd &, Alfred St, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8012
Phone: +27 21 419 9450
Recommended arrival time: Aim to arrive around mid-afternoon
Airport: Cape Town Airport (CPT)

Getting to the start hotel

The start hotel is approximately 20 minutes’ drive from the airport. Exodus provides one group arrival transfer from the airport, which is timed to coincide with the arrival of a chosen flight from London, UK. You may join this transfer at no extra cost, provided you can be at the airport before the transfer leaves. Speak to your sales representative for the group arrival transfer times or to arrange a private transfer.

If you would like further information on joining this trip, please speak to your sales representative.

Flights via Johannesburg

If you are travelling on flights via Johannesburg, please note that you will need to collect your baggage in Johannesburg, even if your bag has been checked all the way through to Victoria Falls (and even if you are told you do not need to pick it up). After collecting the bag, you are required to clear customs, and you should then drop it off at the bag drop for the onward flight.

Catching your return flight

There’s a group departure transfer to Victoria Falls (VFA) for customers who Exodus booked onto a chosen flight to London, UK. Please speak to your sales representative if you wish to join. If the group departure transfer does not suit your flight time, speak to your sales representative to arrange an alternative transfer.

Full joining instructions including local emergency numbers will be sent to you as part of our Final Joining Instructions. If you do not receive these at least a week before departure, or require them earlier please contact our office or your travel agent.

Location start: Cape Town
Location end: Victoria Falls

What To Take

Essential Equipment

  • Torch (flashlight)
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Soft kitbag
  • Good walking shoes
  • Clothes for hot and cool (sometimes cold) weather

Water included

Plastic bottles are a big issue in many countries where recycling isn’t yet widely available; they often end up in landfill or get burned. Both processes are harmful to the environment and we would like to reduce our impact here. For your trip, we provide an alternative to single-use plastic bottles to reduce the plastic used. This means that safe drinking water will be available throughout; all you need to do is bring a bottle to refill along the way. Please add this to your packing list.

Optional Equipment

  • Waterproof bags (to protect valuables on the mokoros)

Practical Information

Passport

Remember to check the expiration date of your passport if travelling internationally. Many countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after the date of your scheduled return.

Visa

It’s your responsibility to obtain any visas required for this trip. Visa requirements vary depending on your nationality and destination, so please check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through. As a guide, some local governments provide information on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.

  • Australia: www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations
  • Canada: www.travel.gc.ca/destinations
  • United Kingdom: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
  • USA: www.travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel.html

Worth knowing

South Africa: Anyone under 18 years old travelling to South Africa needs to be in possession of an unabridged birth certificate with the names of both parents. If a child under 18 is only travelling with a single parent, they also have to have an affidavit, no less than three months’ old, from the absent parent confirming the child can travel with the other parent; a court order granting full legal guardianship of the child; or a death certificate of the deceased parent.

Zimbabwe: A 30-day single-entry visa on arrival costs US$55 for British and Irish passport holders, US$30 for US passport holders and US$75 for Canadian passport holders.

Namibia: Until the end of March 2025, travellers from the UK, US, Canada and some EU states normally do not need a visa to enter Namibia. From April 1, 2025, travellers from the UK, US, Canada, and some EU states, will need a visa to enter Namibia (see the full list here). Visas can be obtained online (https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/) or on arrival for 1,600 Namibian dollars (about US$89), though we recommend applying online as lengthy waits are expected for visas on-arrival.

Vaccinations and Health

We travel through several countries on this trip with different requirements, so it is essential you speak to your doctor or travel clinic to confirm which vaccinations or prophylaxes you need.

Please note, you may also need a yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from (or transiting through) a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. Again, please confirm before travel.

Additionally, bilharzia is known to occur in some of the lakes or rivers visited on this itinerary, we therefore advise all to take advice from your guide or leader locally before venturing for a swim.

Malaria prophylaxis is essential on this trip, and we suggest that you seek advice from your GP or travel health clinic about which malaria tablets to take.

Bilharzia is known to occur in some of the lakes or rivers visited on this itinerary, we therefore advise all to take advice from your guide or leader locally before venturing for a swim.

Local Time

Time throughout the trip: UTC +02:00

Electricity

South Africa’s electricity: Plug types C (two round pins), D (three round pins), M (three round pins) and N (three round pins) – 230V, 50Hz

Namibia’s electricity: Plug types D (three round pins) and M (three round pins) – 230V, 50Hz

Botswana’s electricity: Plug types M (three round pins) and G (three rectangular pins) – 230V, 50HzBots

Zimbabwe’s electricity: Plug types D (three round pins) and G (three rectangular pins) – 240V, 50Hz

 

While there are inverters on the trucks to charge electrical equipment, please remember there may be a queue for using them and they are not as reliable as normal plugs. We therefore recommend you make use of the charging facilities at the accommodations we use.

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Money

Botswana's currency: Botswana pula (BWP)

Namibia's currency: Namibian dollar (NAD), though South African rand (ZAR) is widely accepted

South Africa's currency: South African rand (ZAR)

Zimbabwe's currency: Zimbabwe gold (ZiG), though US dollars are primarily what is needed in Victoria Falls. South African rand is also accepted to a lesser extent.

ATM Availability

There are ATMs in the main towns and at the airport, but you should not rely on these for all your money. Credit cards are widely accepted, including at hotels, shops and restaurants.

All major denominations, including but not limited to, Pound Sterling (GBP), US dollars (USD) and Euros (EUR), are accepted at currency exchange establishments, available in all major towns and at the airport). If you prefer to exchange money before your arrival, it is recommended to buy South African rand and some US dollars (post 2017) in small denominations for spending in Zimbabwe.

Extra Expenses & Spending Money

Allow the equivalent of US$15‐US$20 per day for drinks, souvenirs and incidentals.

Many optional activities are available, and a few of these are listed below. Please note, some of these activities involve an element of risk.

Optional excursions (prices are approximate and subject to change)

There are several optional activities along the way, such as ocean fishing, white-water rafting, boat rides and scenic flights but there’s plenty to occupy you if you don’t participate. These activities can be paid in local currency or card in South Africa and Namibia, and in local currency, US dollars or card in Botswana and card or US dollars in  Zimbabwe.

Namibia

  • Deadvlei: 200 Namibian dollars (US$10)
  • Flight over Sossusvlei: 5,780-15,000 Namibian dollars (US$310-US$805) depending on numbers
  • Ocean fishing: 2,000 Namibian dollars (US$110)
  • Township tour: 750 Namibian dollars (US$40)
  • Etosha late afternoon game drive: 650 Namibian dollars (US$35)

Victoria Falls (US dollars, rates are approximate)

  • White-water rafting: US$132
  • Sunset cruise: US$65
  • Victoria Falls entry on Zimbabwean side: US$50

Please note that the Table Mountain cable car closes during winter for its annual maintenance. We advise checking their website for exact dates. The cable car at Table Mountain is approximately US$25. You can also pre‐purchase cable car tickets online  – they are valid for seven days from the chosen date.: https://www.tablemountain.net/

Tipping

Our local staff are paid well and fairly for their work, but we would still recommend for your leader and driver approximately US$5 per person per day.

Tipping is expected but not compulsory in all sub-Saharan countries visited on this trip. In most restaurants, an average of tipping 10 percent is common and service staff as well as local guides rely on tipping as part of their wages, but be sure to check. This tip is voluntary and can be declined if service was unsatisfactory.

Sustainability and Impact

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony though practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

Important Information

Optional activities and excursions

If you would like to join an optional activity or excursion outside those listed in the itinerary, your leader may be able to assist with selecting a provider. However, Exodus has not assessed the safety standards of activities or excursions that are not listed in the Trip Notes. All optional activities or excursions are undertaken at your own risk.

Water safety

This trip includes time by a lake, river or sea, where there may be opportunities to swim. You should always seek local advice before deciding whether to swim. Open-water or wild swim spots should be treated with extreme caution. Information on how to keep yourself safe while swimming is shown here.

Important Information

Your safe participation 

When booking this trip, you should be confident in your ability to participate in all activities described in these Trip Notes. If you have any doubt about your suitability, please call us and ask to speak to one of the experts on this itinerary. 

Although our leaders are well trained to deal with different capabilities, if they have any concerns about someone’s ability to safely take part in an activity, or their impact on other people’s enjoyment, we authorise them to take necessary action which, in some circumstances, may involve asking someone to miss that activity. 

By booking this trip you agree to our Booking Conditions which clearly state that our leaders have the authority to do this. In these rare instances we will ensure anyone sitting out is safely provided for and offered alternative options where possible. Refunds will not be provided for activities missed and customers may be liable for additional costs incurred. 

Seatbelts

All vehicles used by us should be equipped with working seatbelts, except where approved by us based on the vehicle type or journey. Wherever seatbelts are available, we require our customers to use them for their own safety, even where it may not be a legal requirement.

How to Book

  1. Check availability: Go online to check availability, or contact us by phone or email.
  2. Secure your place: You can provisionally hold a place on this trip, usually for between three and seven days.
  3. Complete your booking and payment

When you’re ready to book, go to our website for online bookings, book over the phone or you can complete a booking form (available online or on request by calling us). We accept all major credit and debit cards, or you can pay be cheque.

After booking

You will receive your booking confirmation letter and invoice, which includes extra information and guidance about your travel arrangements.

Full joining instructions, including local emergency numbers and details of how to reach the start point, will be sent to you approximately two to three weeks prior to departure. If you do not receive these at least a week before departure, or require them earlier, please contact our office or your travel agent.

Trip Note validity

These Trip Notes are valid from the “Current as” date on page one. They will occasionally be updated after booking and before departure; if there are any updates that significantly impact the inclusions or itinerary, customers will be written to separately. They will also receive a link to the most up-to-date Trip Notes with their Final Joining Instructions before travelling.

The information in these Trip Notes is given in good faith. Where differences exist between the Trip Notes and our current brochure or website, the Trip Notes supersede the brochure and website. All holidays can be subject to unexpected changes; to enjoy them you should be prepared to be flexible where necessary. Occasionally, it may not be possible to follow the itinerary as planned. This may be for a variety of reasons – climatic, political, physical or other. In these circumstances we will make the best-possible alternative arrangements that maintain the integrity of the original itinerary.

Licensing

Exodus is fully licensed and bonded as a tour operator. We hold Air Traffic Organisers Licence (ATOL) number 2582, issued and bonded with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). We are also bonded to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and we are members of the Federation of Tour Operators (FTO) and ABTA – The Travel Association. This means you can book your Exodus holiday with confidence, as all money paid to us for your trip is fully protected.