Cape & Namibia Discovery (Accommodated) - 11 Days
Africa
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Cape Town - Take in the Cape Flats and a local township, then head out of the city into the Western Cape, 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, Fish River Canyon - Marvel at the world's second largest canyon, second in size only to the grand Canyon in the USA, Namib Naukluft National Park - Climb towering Dune 45, explore the Deadvlei salt pan and take in impressive Sesriem Canyon, 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, 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, Etosha National Park - Game drive in search of elephants, giraffe and lions, and stay at a campsite with a floodlit watering hole, Windhoek - Finish your adventure in Namibia's small but enchanting capital, and opt to stay for a few days extra in order to explore
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From 2025-04-12 to 2025-12-20
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What's included
10 breakfasts, 9 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.
Cape Town Township Tour.
Fish River Canyon & Sesriem visit.
Sossusvlei guided walk and Dune 45 excursion.
Spitzkoppe excursion to see Bushmen paintings.
Etosha National Park game drives.
All road tolls and vehicle taxes
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Itinerary
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Day 1 so please arrive in Cape Town 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, Orange RiverCederberg - Orange River (Namibia). Continuing north, we pass through drier, rockier territory until we reach the Namibian border, crossing at Vioolsdrift. Tonight's campsite is beside the Gariep (AKA Orange) River, which marks the border between South Africa and Namibia for much of its length. The river is safe for swimming, and you can also enjoy an optional canoe trip on this important waterway on day 3. The dark skies in this isolated area are also great for stargazing.1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner included.Day 3, Fish River CanyonOrange River - Fish River Canyon. There is time for the optional canoe safari this morning, if we didn't have time yesterday. Then we drive north to 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 4, SesriemFish River Canyon - Sesriem Area. We have a long drive today as we journey to the edge of Namib-Naukluft National Park, which protects great swathes of the Namib Desert and the Naukluft mountains. We'll camp on the edge of the park, ready to explore tomorrow.1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner included.Day 5, Namib Naukluft National ParkSesriem Area - Namib-Naukluft National Park - Solitaire. It's time to explore the Namib Desert! Our first stop is mighty Dune 45, one of the tallest sand dunes in the region. It's a dazzling sight, and the reward for climbing to the top is incredible views over the surrounding area. Then it's on to Deadvlei, a barren salt pan with petrified trees, completely surrounded by rolling sand dunes. Our last stop is Sesriem Canyon, which isn't as impressive as Fish River Canyon, but it is worth a visit nonetheless. Tonight's campsite is in the tiny desert settlement of Solitaire.1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner included.Day 6-7, SwakopmundSolitaire - Swakopmund. On day 6 we drive to Swakopmund, a German colonial town located on Namibia's famous Skeleton Coast. We'll be staying in simple dormitory accommodation in Swakopmund, rather than camping. The rest of day 6 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 8, SpitzkoppeSwakopmund - Spitzkoppe. Leaving coastal Swakopmund, 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. Please note that some travellers may be joining the tour in Swakopmund. 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner included.Day 9-10, Etosha National ParkSpitzkoppe - Etosha National Park. The next two days will be spent exploring Namibia's iconic Etosha National Park. This 20,000 square kilometre reserve is dominated by a salt pan, which floods seasonally but is also home to a select few watering holes all year round. Wildlife is easy to spot as the animals tend to gather around these scarce water sources. We spend two nights in the park, and our itinerary is flexible depending on the conditions and the location of wildlife. We'll generally enjoy a short game drive on day 9 before spending our first night at a camp with a floodlit watering hole. Here you may be lucky enough to spot elephants, giraffe, hyenas and even lions.
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Day 10 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 campsite, or perhaps a different one, depending on your tour leader's decision.2 breakfast, 2 lunch, 2 dinner included.Day 11, WindhoekEtosha National Park - Windhoek. Today we arrive in Namibia's charming capital. Windhoek is a tiny capital by global standards, with a population of just 470,000 people. It has lots of German architecture, a reminder of Namibia's early colonial past. Our tour ends on arrival in the city. If you would like to stay for a few days to explore, then we can book post-tour accommodation for you.1 breakfast, 1 lunch, no dinner included.
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