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Cape & Dunes Southbound: Desert Camping & Safari Drives
14 days, Windhoek to Cape Town
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Experience incredible desert scenery and cosmopolitan city streets as you discover the diverse riches of South Africa and Namibia on this two-week adventure. Beginning in Namibia and continuing down the western edge of South Africa, this tour is a nature and adventure lover's dream. Explore some of the world's highest sand dunes, visit Africa's largest canyon, and explore Etosha National Park in search of the "big five". Our expert CEOs will reveal the region’s hidden gems, taking the hassle out of travel so you can focus on breathtaking scenery and incredible wildlife. This is truly an African experience.
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Trip Code: DNDO
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings
Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.
Service Level: Camping
Camping most nights with some hotel/hostel stays to start and throughout; affordable public and private transport.
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 22, Avg 18
Age requirement: 18-39
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Places visited
Africa Safari aboard the Lando
Introducing a new way to experience Africa. Get a closer look at the Lando, our purpose built OAV.
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Day 1Windhoek
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Windhoek/Etosha National Park
Enjoy a wildlife safari drive in the overland vehicle in Etosha National Park. Opt to take an open vehicle wildlife safari night drive.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 3Etosha National Park
Enjoy a full-day wildlife safari drive at Etosha National Park.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4Etosha National Park/Damaraland
Morning wildlife safari drive in the overland vehicle. Travel to Damaraland through beautiful desert landscapes.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Damaraland/Spitzkoppe
Visit the Damaraland Living Museum to learn more about the lost culture of the Damara people, then travel south and enjoy the granite peaks of Spitzkoppe.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Spitzkoppe/Swakopmund
Wake up and feel like you crash landed on Mars. Gaze in wonder at this wild landscape and let peace wash over you (trust us you’re going to need it) before the group travels through the coastal region of Namibia to the adrenaline capital of Swakopmund.
Sandwiched between the Atlantic Ocean and the mighty Namib desert this coastal city has strong German heritage which is reflected in the architecture around town. The group will spend two nights in Swakopmund so fear not you have time for all of the things you may want to try.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 7Swakopmund
Fill free time with sandboarding, skydiving, quad-biking, or a living desert tour.
Day 8Swakopmund/Namib Desert
Arrive in the area in the afternoon where we will be camping on the edge of the Namib Desert. Opt to walk with a local expert who will explain the desert and its mysteries.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 9Namib Desert
Explore the Sesriem Canyon, a small canyon typical of the area. Then continue on to the Sossusvlei Dunes and climb up breathtaking Dune 45.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 10Namib Desert/Fish River Canyon
Enjoy the sunset at Fish River Canyon.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 11Fish River Canyon/Gariep (Orange) River
Head to the border and cross into South Africa. Camp at the scenic Gariep River and opt to go canoeing.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 12Orange River/Cederberg
Travel past large plantations of rooibos tea and view dramatic Western Cape scenery.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 13Cederberg/Cape Town
Arrive in vibrant Cape Town and enjoy beautiful views of Table Mountain. Opt for a final night out with the group.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 14Cape Town
Depart at any time.
Meals included:
BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Etosha National Park entrance with wildlife safari drives
- Entrance to Sossusvlei Dunes, Fish River Canyon, and Spitzkoppe
- Damaraland Living Museum visit
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Participation camping (8 nts), permanent tented camp (1 nt), guesthouse (2 nts, multi-share), bush camping (1 nt), hostel (1 nt, multi-share).
Meals
12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 9 dinners
Allow USD75-100 for meals not included.
Transportation
Lando (Overland Adventure Vehicle), walking.
Staff & experts
2 Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, local guides.
Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)
My Own Room - From $199.00
If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.
Departures
Make it a private tour
Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.