Namibia & Cape Discovery (Accommodated) - 11 Days
Africa
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Windhoek - Start your adventure in Namibia's small but enchanting capital, Etosha National Park - Game drive in search of elephants, giraffe and lions, and stay at a campsite with a floodlit watering hole, Spitzkoppe - Admire the staggering rock formations here which change colour as the sun moves across the sky, and see the ancient Bushman paintings amongst the rocks, Swakopmund - Spend two nights in this German colonial resort town, with free time to visit the beach, go quad biking, shopping or dolphin-watching off the coast, Namib Naukluft National Park - Climb towering Dune 45, explore the Deadvlei salt pan and take in impressive Sesriem Canyon, Fish River Canyon - Marvel at the world's second largest canyon, second in size only to the grand Canyon in the USA, Orange River - Enjoy a swim and optional canoeing in this rushing river, which marks the border between South Africa and Namibia for much of its length, Cape Town - Finish your tour in South Africa's 'Mother City' and opt to extend your stay to further explore
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From 2025-04-10 to 2025-12-18
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What's included
10 breakfasts, 8 lunches & 8 dinners.
8 nights simple twin share accommodation & 2 nights camping in 2-person dome tents - a foam mattress, sleeping bag and pillow is provided on camping nights (please refer to the trip notes for details).
Escorted by a licensed 2-person crew.
Transportation in a 24-seater overland truck with camping and cooking equipment.
Etosha National Park game drives.
Spitzkoppe excursion to see Bushmen paintings.
Sossusvlei guided walk and Dune 45 excursion.
Fish River Canyon & Sesriem visit.
All road tolls and vehicle taxes
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Itinerary
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Day 1 so please arrive in Windhoek the day before your tour. Refer to the Joining Instructions in the Trip Notes for more information. We can book accommodation and transfers on request.no breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner included.Day 2, Etosha National ParkToday is spent on a full day's game drive across the park, stopping whenever we see anything of interest. We will either return to our first camp, or perhaps a different one, depending on your tour leader's decision. Despite the dry and barren nature of the park, it supports a wide variety of mammal and bird species, and you are sure to have some amazing wildlife experiences.1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner included.Day 3, SpitzkoppeEtosha National Park - Spitzkoppe. Leaving Etosha, we head into the Damaraland region and our destination - Spitzkoppe. At this mountain peak, you can see incredibly well-preserved bushmen paintings and spectacular rock formations reaching 1800 metres above sea level. As the sun moves across the sky, the rocks change colour, a sight that is particularly beautiful at sunrise and sunset. We'll be staying at a campsite at the base of the mountain, so you can enjoy this sunset with a refreshing drink.1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner included.Day 4-5, SwakopmundSpitzkoppe - Swakopmund. On day 4 we drive to Swakopmund, a German colonial town located on Namibia's famous Skeleton Coast. The rest of day 4 and the following day are free for you to explore Swakopmund as you see fit. Wander around the town and indulge in the relaxed cafe culture and German colonial architecture. There are also lots of optional activities available including quad-biking, sand boarding, skydiving, and dolphin-watching cruises. See the Trip Notes for further details.2 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.Day 6, Namib Naukluft National ParkSwakopmund - Solitaire Area. Continuing south, we cross over the Tropic of Capricorn, stopping for a photo opportunity en-route to our stunning desert campsite in the Khomas region of Namibia.1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner included.Day 7, Namib Naukluft National ParkSolitaire Area - Namib-Naukluft NP - Sesriem Area. This morning we head into Namib-Naukluft National Park, arriving at the desert's most famous landmark - Dune 45. This towering sand dune is more than 300 metres high - you are welcome to try to climb the dune if you are up to it! Journeying deeper into the park, we arrive at Deadvlei, a white clay pan surrounded by the rolling golden dunes and home to eerie petrified trees. You'll want to remember your camera as the area changes colour with the movement of the sun across the sky. En route to our camp for the night, we also make a stop at Sesriem Canyon.1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner included.Day 8, Fish River CanyonSesriem Area - Fish River Canyon. If you thought Sesriem Canyon was impressive, you're in for a treat today! It's a long drive south through desert scenery to reach Fish River Canyon, second only in size to the Grand Canyon in the USA. More than 500 metres deep and scarring the land for 160km, it's a jaw-dropping sight to behold. We'll stop at a couple of viewpoints and visit the canyon's famously sharp bend, known as 'Hell's Corner'.1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner included.Day 9, Orange RiverFish River Canyon - Gariep (Orange) River. Travelling south we reach the Orange River, also known as the Gariep. For much of its length, the Orange River marks the border between Namibia and South Africa. Our accommodation is located on the Namibian side, and there is an optional canoe safari for those who want to see some of the surrounding scenery.1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner included.Day 10, CederbergOrange River - Cederberg Region (South Africa). Crossing the border this morning we enter South Africa. Driving south through the Namaqualand region, we will be treated to the sight of beautiful wildflowers if travelling in spring (August - September). Arriving at our riverside accommodation, there is optional wine tasting for those who wish to try some of the Cederberg region's fine wines.1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner included.Day 11, Cape TownCederberg Region - Cape Town. Today we complete our journey to Cape Town, South Africa's 'Mother City', where our tour comes to an end. Home to Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront, and some of the world's most spectacular scenery, we strongly recommend booking post-tour accommodation to further explore this iconic city. We can arrange this accommodation for you.1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
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