Cape & Dunes Southbound: Desert Camping & Safari Drives
14 days, Windhoek to Cape Town
Itinerary
Day 1Windhoek
Arrive at any time.
Please make sure you have all of the necessary visas for this tour by the time of the welcome meeting. It is very important to read the visa section in our trip details to make sure you know which visas you will need, if any. Please note that not all nationalities are able to obtain a visa on arrival at the border.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
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.
Lando
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Etosha National Park Wildlife Safari Drive (Lando)
Set off into the wilds of Etosha National Park in search of a wide variety of wildlife. More than 100 species of mammals call Etosha home, including lions, rhinos, elephants, giraffes, blue wildebeest, springbok, zebra, and hyenas. As for birds, the salt pan attracts pelicans, flamingos, and many other winged wonders. Bring your camera and go wild!
Optional Activities - Day 2 HideShow
Etosha Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive
1200NAD per personSet off in an open 4x4 safari vehicle with a naturalist guide in search of the stunning wildlife in the park. Wildlife often come to the many watering holes to drink, so keep your eyes peeled for many animals on the move.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 3Etosha National Park
Enjoy a full-day wildlife safari drive at Etosha National Park.
Etosha National Park Wildlife Safari Drive (Lando)
Set off into the wilds of Etosha National Park in search of a wide variety of wildlife. More than 100 species of mammals call Etosha home, including lions, rhinos, elephants, giraffes, blue wildebeest, springbok, zebra, and hyenas. As for birds, the salt pan attracts pelicans, flamingos, and many other winged wonders. Bring your camera and go wild!
Optional Activities - Day 3 HideShow
Etosha Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive
1200NAD per personSet off in an open 4x4 safari vehicle with a naturalist guide in search of the stunning wildlife in the park. Wildlife often come to the many watering holes to drink, so keep your eyes peeled for many animals on the move.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4Etosha National Park/Damaraland
Morning wildlife safari drive in the overland vehicle. Travel to Damaraland through beautiful desert landscapes.
Lando
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Etosha National Park Wildlife Safari Drive (Lando)
Wildlife safari drives are done in our overland vehicle.
Optional Activities - Day 4 HideShow
Prehistoric Rock Engravings Guided Tour
100NAD per personStep back in time to see prehistoric rock engravings made during the early Stone Age. Their exact origin is uncertain, but these works depicting animals and hunters are probably the work of Bushmen or Nama artists estimated to have lived near Twyfelfontein at least 5,000 years ago. Marvel at the more than 2,500 rock carvings and paintings and understand why this is Namibia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Meals included:
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.
Explore on your own by foot, and be sure to check out the night sky—it's great for star-gazing!
Our basic bush camp will have long-drop toilets and no running water.
Lando
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Damaraland Living Museum
Step into the past and learn about the lost culture of the Damara people at this museum depicting the life and customs of one of the oldest nations in Namibia.
Meals included:
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.
Lando
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 7Swakopmund
Fill free time with sandboarding, skydiving, quad-biking, or a living desert tour.
Please note that there are no remaining departures for Swakopmund Skydiving in December 2019.
Free Time
Enjoy a free day in Namibia's adventure capital.
Optional Activities - Day 7 HideShow
Dolphin Cruise
600NAD per personClimb aboard with a knowledgable skipper and head towards Walvis Bay to visit a seal colony, looking out for dolphins en route.
Sandboarding in the Namib Desert
700NAD per personHead out into the desert, grab a board, and surf the sand dunes. Choose to lie down headfirst, or stand up, surfer-style.
Skeleton Coast Scenic Flight
4800NAD per personTake in amazing views of bird life, shipwrecks, and one of the largest seal colonies in the world over the northern coastline. On the way back, see Namibia's highest mountain, Damaraland, and the picturesque Spitzkoppe rock formations from above.
Fat Tire Bike Tours
480NAD per personDiscover the beauty of Namibia’s landscapes on a fat tire bike tour, from a scenic ride through the world’s oldest desert to the historic streets of Swakopmund. Whether you choose to partake in a thrilling adventure or take your time exploring the desert’s unique flora and fauna, this is a unique way to journey through one of the most breathtaking regions of Namibia.
Swakopmund Skydiving
Buckle up your harness, practice your exit, then take a plane up and over the dunes of the Namib Desert. Take a deep breath, leap out and freefall with an instructor before he opens the parachute. Admire the view over the dunes as you descend and land safely back on the ground. Wow!
Mondesa Township Tour
750NAD per personExplore the back streets and local culture on a guided interpretive walk. Learn about the history of Swakopmund, its housing and other various topics to get a better understanding of local life. Visit a woman from the Herero ethnic group and also a Nama Medicine Woman, who will host a 'click' lesson in the local Daman language. Finish at a local pub called a 'shebeen' with the opportunity to try the local bush delicacy of Mopani worms and a drink.
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.
Lando
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Sesriem Canyon Visit
Enjoy a short stop at Sesriem Canyon, a small canyon typical of the area. The Tsauchab River flows through the canyon every five to ten years, and this creates the nearby salt and clay pan of Sossusvlei.
Meals included:
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.
We will leave early morning towards Sossuvlei campsite, where the towering red sand dunes of Sossusvlei form the gateway into the Namib Desert. Here you will really feel as though you’re in the middle of nowhere.
The afternoon is spent exploring the natural wonders of this bizarre environment. Visit Sossusvlei - a clay pan, enclosed by the world’s largest sand dunes, up to 300m (984 ft) high. Here, opt to take a guided walk in the sands dunes, or enjoy some free time to explore on your own.
Lando
Distance excludes drive to Sossuvlei.
Dune 45 Visit
Set off for a climb of the mighty Dune 45. Look out and view the surrounding desert displaying its amazing orange and yellow hues. Magic!
Optional Activities - Day 9 HideShow
Sossusvlei Desert Walk
180NAD per personVisit Sossusvlei, a clay pan enclosed by the world’s largest sand dunes and enclosing ancient dead trees.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 10Namib Desert/Fish River Canyon
Enjoy the sunset at Fish River Canyon.
Lando
Duration includes canyon visit, excludes dune 45 sunrise.
Fish River Canyon Visit
Visit Fish River Canyon, the largest canyon in Africa and, arguably, the second largest in the world. We will only have access to the rim, but the views are spectacular.
Meals included:
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.
Set up camp on the banks of Gariep River for the night. After, enjoy a late afternoon of swimming, relaxing, or possibly even canoeing on the river.
Lando
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Border Crossing (Namibia - South Africa)
Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
Optional Activities - Day 11 HideShow
Swimming
Grab your bathing suit and go for a refreshing swim.
Paddling on Orange River
400ZAR per personGrab a paddle and hop in a raft. Be sure to wave at the locals from Namibia and South Africa on either side of the river.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 12Orange River/Cederberg
Travel past large plantations of rooibos tea and view dramatic Western Cape scenery.
Lando
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Meals included:
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.
Please note that we arrive in Cape Town in the early afternoon, you might not have time to participate in lengthy activities or see many sights. If you would like to see or do anything, we recommend booking an extra night or two before your return flight home.
Lando
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 14Cape Town
Depart at any time.
We highly recommend booking an extra night in Cape Town to explore all that this area has to offer.
If you book any optional activities on the final day of your itinerary please contact your sales agent to see if booking a post-night is necessary to participate in the activity.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.