Cape Town to Namibia Tour - Adventure Safari

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Day 1: Cape Town to Cederberg Mountains
The journey begins in Cape Town with a visit to the townships on the “Cape Flats”, where we get an insight into the local culture and lifestyle. Leaving Cape Town behind, we head north to set up camp near the Cederberg Mountains. In the afternoon we have a chance to sample the local wines, relax and to meet our fellow travelers.

Meals: lunch and dinner
Included Highlight: Township tour (included in Adventure Pass)
Optional Activity: Wine Tasting

Day 2: Orange River
Tonight we set up camp on the banks of the Orange River (South Africa side) - also known as the Gariep River by locals (River of Hope). The Orange River flows through the Richtersveld, a unique area of South Africa. The afternoon is time to relax. There is an opportunity to do a canoe trip, hike up a mountain or just chill at the camp and take a swim in the river. The evening is spent around the camp fire.

Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Optional Activity: Canoe Trip

Day 3: Fish River Canyon
This morning we have time for further exploring before crossing the border into Namibia. We head to the Fish River Canyon with its spectacular scenery. The Fish River Canyon is known to be the world’s second largest and provides amazing vistas. Excellent photographic opportunities.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4: Namib Desert
The Namib Desert is definitely a highlight of any Namibia tour and a popular destination. Today we head to the Sesriem area, bordering on the Namib Naukluft National Park where we set up camp in this immense desert and spend the evening under the desert stars. The Namib Desert is the oldest desert in the world and also boasts the highest sand dunes.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5: Namib Desert
Wake up to a spectacular sunrise over the desert. We head to Dune 45 where we have an opportunity to climb this huge dune– not as easy as it sounds. A photographer’s dream as the shifting shade and colour provide incredible beauty and contrasts. The “Dead Vlei” (pan) is in the heart of the desert and the old dried out trees backed by dunes offer an airy landscape. Next we visit the Sesriem Canyon to gain some knowledge into the local geographical formations. This evening we set up camp in the quaint desert town of Solitaire.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Included Highlights: Sossusvlei 4x4 shuttle& guided “Dead Vlei” walk (included in Adventure Pass)
Optional Activity: Desert Experience

Day: 6 & 7: Swakopmund
Swakopmund – the adventure capital of Namibia. We spend the next two nights in backpacker accommodation. The town (second biggest in Namibia) offers all the modern facilities and is a welcome break from the heat of the desert. Take time out to relax, enjoy the local cuisine, take a dip in the ocean, or partake in one of the numerous activities available. Quad biking in the desert and skydiving are popular activities and recommended.

Meals: 2 x Breakfasts

Optional Activities:

• Sand boarding

• Quad biking

• Sky Diving

• Scenic flight

• Deep sea fishing

Day 8: Spitzkoppe
Leaving Swakopmund, we head to the Spitzkoppe – with its massive boulders and ancient Bushman rock paintings. We spend the afternoon exploring and there is a chance to do some rock climbing for the more active. Once again, the shadows and changing light offer fantastic photographic opportunities.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 9 & 10: Etosha National Park
An Etosha safari is another one of the draw cards of Namibia and offers excellent wildlife viewing – elephant, rhino, leopard, lion and hyena are just some of the animals that are regularly seen in the reserve. The next couple of days are spent doing game drives around the park. The guides are familiar with all the popular waterholes and time is spent watching an array of animals coming down to drink. We also visit the huge salt pan which Etosha is famous for. We spend the next two nights camp at one of the official campsites which boast flood lit waterholes and one can spend the evening watching the wildlife. This is definitely one of the highlights of any Etosha safari.

Meals: 2 x Breakfast, 2 x lunch, 2 x dinner

Day 11: Windhoek
We head to Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, where our overland adventure comes to an end. We say goodbye to our fellow travellers and head off with fond memories of this extraordinary country.

Meals: breakfast and lunch