Overview
Tour Overview
This is an epic journey through South Africa and Namibia, covering Cape Town, Cedarberg, Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert, Damaraland, and the
Day by Day
Itinerary
Cape Town and Cape Point
Day 1Cape Town and Cape Point Cape Town and Cape Point You will be departing (from City Lodge V&A Waterfront), after a tour briefing, from Cape Town at 8:00 a.m. You will visit Hout Bay harbor en route to Cape Point Nature Reserve and then the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach. You will sample some of Cape Town’s culinary wonders at a local restaurant in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (own expense). Main Destination: Cape Town (City, South Africa) Accommodation: City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront Mid-range hotel in Cape Town (City, South Africa) +6 Photos +5 Photos Meals & Drinks: Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Cederberg Wilderness Area
Day 2Cederberg Wilderness Area Cederberg Wilderness Area The Cederberg is a massive rocky wilderness where giant sandstone boulders have been sculpted by wind and rain into bizarre and artistic shapes. In the afternoon, you will explore the rugged landscape on foot. An essential part of your safari is some participation. From putting up your tent to packing the truck in the morning – it’s all part of your adventure. There are some long travel days which means early morning starts so you all need to get involved to make the day run efficiently. Your tour leaders will do all the meal preparation but we ask you to help (on rotation) with the washing up. Main Destination: Cederberg Wilderness Area (Mountain Range, South Africa) Accommodation: Budget camping Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included
Gariep River
Day 3Gariep River Gariep River You will make your way into the more arid regions upon entering Namibia. You will camp at the Gariep River. After setting up camp for the night there is some free time for swimming and relaxing. Alternatively, you can adventure down the river in canoes (own expense). Main Destination: Fish River Canyon (|Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld TP, Namibia) Best Time To Visit August to September (Spring flowers) High Season July to November (The park is rarely crowded) Best Weather May to September (Less hot during the day) Wildlife in |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld TP ZebraOccasional LeopardVery Rare HyenaRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone LionNone Show more ElephantNone GiraffeNone CheetahNone BuffaloNone WildebeestNone HippoNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Budget camping Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included
Fish River Canyon
Day 4Fish River Canyon Fish River Canyon You will make your way to Fish River Canyon, the second-largest canyon in the world. In the afternoon, you will watch as a spectacular sunset slips over the canyon’s rim. The campsite, like most of them on this trip, has good ablution facilities with hot showers, a swimming pool, and a shop. Main Destination: Fish River Canyon (|Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld TP, Namibia) Accommodation: Budget camping Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included Day 5-6Namib Desert Namib Desert Towering red sand dunes of Sossusvlei form the gateway into the Namib Desert. You will walk to Sossusvlei, explore Sesriem Canyon, and watch dramatic sunsets over the world’s highest sand dunes. Day 6: On arrival at Sossusvlei, the guide will walk with the group into Sossusvlei (+/- 3.5km). For those who do not want to walk, there are 4WD vehicles that can drive you in. The 4WD is an own expense (+/- N$85 each way) and is optional. Main Destination: Namib Desert (Namibia) Accommodation: Budget camping Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included Day 7-8Swakopmund Swakopmund Lunar landscapes surround the coastal town of Swakopmund as you approach the coast. The next days are free to explore the town or try dune boarding or sea kayaking (own expense). You will enjoy evening restaurant meals (own expense). A host of optional activities are available in the adventure capital of Namibia - sandboarding, skydiving, ocean canoe safari, scenic flights,
Spitzkoppe
Day 9Spitzkoppe Spitzkoppe Beautiful desert landscapes. You will move north along the arid coast to the Cape Cross seal colony before heading inland to set up camp under the Spitzkoppe, huge granite domes rising out of the desert. You will enjoy a magnificent sunset. You’ll take a short walk to explore the area. Main Destination: Spitzkoppe (Damaraland, Namibia) Best Time To Visit May to October (Animals are easier to see) High Season July to November (Some places can get quite busy) Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day) Wildlife in Damaraland ElephantOccasional GiraffeOccasional Black RhinoRare LionRare LeopardVery Rare ZebraRare Show more CheetahVery Rare HyenaVery Rare White RhinoNone BuffaloNone WildebeestNone HippoNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Budget camping Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included
Ugab Wilderness
Day 10Ugab Wilderness Ugab Wilderness Our next stop is the Brandberg, the highest mountain in Namibia. Here you will camp next to the dry Ugab River, home to the rare desert elephants. You will explore the mountains on foot with our local guides, who lead you through this region adorned with San rock art. Main Destination: Brandberg Mountain (Rock Art, Namibia) Accommodation: Budget camping Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included Day 11-12Etosha National Park Etosha National Park Etosha National Park, “the great white place of dry water”, in the game-rich northwest corner of Namibia offers a variety of wildlife. You will take game drives around the huge dry pan to find the elephants, herds of antelope, and lions around the waterholes before you camp at Okaukuejo with its flood-lit waterhole. (Subject to animal movements we may use any of the 3 camps in Etosha.). Main Destination: Etosha National Park (Namibia) Best Time To Visit May to October (Animals come to water) High Season July to November (The park gets crowded) Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day) Wildlife in Etosha NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Black RhinoOccasional LionOccasional Show more HyenaOccasional White RhinoVery Rare LeopardVery Rare CheetahVery Rare BuffaloNone HippoNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Etosha NP (Namibia) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included
Windhoek
Day 13Windhoek Windhoek The charm of the city of Windhoek lies in its harmonious blend of African and European cultures and the friendliness of its people. You will arrive late in the day and enjoy a restaurant meal (own expense). On your final evening, you will spend time reflecting on the wonders of the Cape Town to Windhoek journey. Main Destination: Windhoek (City, Namibia) Accommodation: Capbon Guesthouse Mid-range guest house in Windhoek (City, Namibia) +7 Photos +6 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included
Windhoek - Tour Ends
Day 14Windhoek - Tour Ends Windhoek - Tour Ends The tour ends at 8:00 a.m. at the guesthouse. The transfers to the airport are available on request. Main Destination: Windhoek (City, Namibia) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Sunway Safaris, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. This group tour requires a minimum of 4 people to run. The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability. If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative. This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Sunway Safaris. $2,989 pp (USD) This tour is offered in EUR. Show rate in
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- A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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