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Cape Town to Victoria Falls - Hotel/Lodge Trip Notes
- Ways to Travel: Guided Group, Private Group Adventures
- Destination: Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe
- Programmes: Culture, Wildlife
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Activity Level:
2 out of 7 - Leisurely / 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
- Seven nights in hotels/lodges, three guesthouse nights, nine nights in chalets
- Camping and lodge departures available
- Travel in a purpose-built overland truck
- Some long drives on rough roads and early starts
Highlights
- Visit Cape Town, the most exciting city in Africa
- Discover the mountainous dunes of Sossusvlei
- See the fantastic wildlife of Etosha National Park
- Visit the Okavango Panhandle and Chobe National Park
- Marvel at the mighty Victoria Falls
Is This Trip for You?
This trip is graded Activity Level 2 (Leisurely/Moderate). For more on our trip gradings, visit our Activity Level Guidelines page.
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: 6
Max group size: 14
Itinerary
Land Only
- Start City: Cape Town
- End City: Victoria Falls
Land Only Itinerary
Depart London
Depart London.
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)
Arrive Cape Town
Those on the group flights are taken to the hotel in Cape Town upon arrival. If you’re not on the group flights we suggest you aim to arrive at the lodge in Cape Town by mid-afternoon. If the weather is good this afternoon there may be the opportunity for an optional excursion up Table Mountain via cable car. Table Mountain is often the first image that springs to mind whenever one thinks of Cape Town – the views across the city on a clear day are incredible. If the weather is not good enough this will be a free afternoon, with the opportunity to explore the V&A Waterfront.
Accommodation: City Lodge Hotel Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (or similar)
Visit Cape Peninsula; afternoon wine tour
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)
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)
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)
To Fish River Canyon; afternoon walk
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)
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)
Full day exploring Sossusvlei
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)
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)
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)
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)
To Etosha National Park
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)
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)
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)
Mokoro ride on the Okavango
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
End Victoria Falls
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.
Depart Victoria Falls
End Victoria Falls. For those on group flights, these depart in the evening and will arrive in the UK the following day.
Arrive London
Arrive London.
Accommodation
Lodges and guesthouses
We spend 16 nights in a hotel or lodge and three nights in a guesthouse. We stay in a range of properties, usually two to three-star lodges or chalets. Our accommodation in Fish River Canyon is basic but is our best option in a very remote area. All rooms have private bathrooms and we upgrade to superior rooms in Etosha.
The location of the accommodation means there are slight variations in the itinerary between the lodge and camping departures. Because accommodation is very oversubscribed, we cannot always guarantee a particular lodge or hotel, but in Cape Town we stay within walking distance of restaurants and it is easy to catch a taxi to the V&A Waterfront (please note, in Cape Town the group might be accommodated in different but similar properties). Wifi is available about half the time but not always very reliable. Single supplement available.
Please note, 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.
Single supplement from £ 320
Food & Drink
All breakfasts and four lunches are included.
We suggest you allow about US$320 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.
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.
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
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.
Money
Botswana's currency: Botswana pula (BWP)
Namibia's currency: Namibian dollar (NAD)
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
Credit cards are widely accepted. There are also ATMs in the main towns, but you should not rely on these for all your money.
Extra Expenses & Spending Money
Allow the equivalent of US$10‐US$15 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. These are approximate prices and are subject to change.
Optional excursions
Namibia
- Deadvlei: 185 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
The cable car at Table Mountain is approximately US$25. You can pre‐purchase cable car tickets online at www.tablemountain.net/content/page/rates – they are valid for seven days from the chosen date.
Tipping
Tipping is entirely optional but we recommend approximately US$40 per person for the leader and crew. You may also want to tip some of the local guides in places such as Chobe and the Okavango.
People, Places & Planet
We work hard to create trips that have a positive impact on the people and places we visit and look after the planet we explore. Learn more about our sustainable travel ethos and practice here and find out about the work of the Exodus Travels Foundation here.
Some sustainable travel highlights of this trip include:
People
How this trip helps improve life for local communities.
- Local guides keep you well informed about local traditions and cultural-social sensitivities.
- This trip brings income and opportunity to the destination community through the inclusion of locally owned hotels, restaurants, and other enterprises, and by championing locally produced food wherever possible.
- Read more about our other initiatives here.
Places
How this trip helps protect and conserve local landscapes and nature.
- By travelling in a small group, we ‘tread lightly’ to minimise our impact on local resources and the environment.
- We work with our partners on the ground to proactively reduce waste; this includes eliminating all single-use plastic water bottles by providing refills for reusable bottles.
- The payment of entrance fees to natural reserves generates income which is used to upkeep and develop these important sites. On this trip, we travel to the Okavango River and Chobe and Etosha national parks.
- Our trips adhere to ABTA’s industry-leading animal welfare guidelines to ensure the best possible practices regarding working animals and wildlife viewing. Our animal welfare policy can be found here.
- We rewild 1,075sqft (100sqm) per passenger to compensate for all trip and flight emissions.
- Read about our commitment to nature protection and restoration here, including our rewilding commitment for every customer who travels with us.
- Our local partners support the Save Our Sausage Trees initiative in Botswana, which aims to address the issue of depleting forests in the area. The mokoro is a canoe used by the people of the Okavango Delta and it is crafted traditionally from a single mature kigelia Africana tree (or sausage tree). Although increased tourism has had some obvious benefits to the area, it has also brought a higher demand for mokoro boats and therefore more trees are being cut down. As a wooden mokoro only lasts about five years, there are hundreds of these trees being felled per year and there are not enough trees to sustain this. We have consulted with the Okovango community, and have agreed to pay half the price of a fibreglass mokoro if a poler wants to purchase the other half to save the trees.
Planet
How we seek to keep the carbon footprint of this trip low.
- Accommodation and restaurants in the itinerary use locally sourced food which has not been transported long distances.
- Read about our climate action here, including our carbon reduction and compensation commitments.
Tips for sustainable travel on this trip
- Leave no trace: We do all we can to ensure we leave no rubbish in the wild and beautiful places we visit; we ask that you do the same. If there are no recycling facilities in-country, consider bringing recyclable materials home with you.
- Plastic waste reduction: Please bring a reusable water bottle on this trip, also consider avoiding single-use hotel toiletries, which generate a large amount of plastic waste.
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 the Exodus office 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.
How to Book
- Check availability: Go online to check availability, or contact us by phone or email.
- Secure your place: You can provisionally hold a place on this trip, usually for between three and seven days.
- 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.