Cape & Dunes Discoverer - 12 Days

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Who is this trip for

Genders

  • Female56%
  • Male44%

Average age

46
12 Min100 Max

Start / End

  • Windhoek
  • Cape Town

Physical rating

2/5

Group size

1 - 18

Meals included

13

Highlights

  • Marvel at Fish River Canyon
  • Climb Dune 45
  • Get your adrenaline going with adventure activities in Swakopmund
  • Spot wildlife in beautiful Etosha National Park.

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Summary

From desert scenery to white-sand beaches and the cosmopolitan streets of Cape Town, witness the diversity of southwestern Africa on this 12-day nature adventure. Leave footprints on some of the world's highest sand dunes, peer deep into the heart of Africa’s largest canyon, and experience incredible wildlife safari drives through Etosha National Park. Your knowledgeable CEO will take care of the planning while you recharge in a combination of hotels, camping, and guesthouses for a cultural experience you’ll treasure forever. Have your breath taken away by incredible scenery and marvel at amazing wildlife – this is truly an only-in-Africa experience!

Itinerary

  • Day 1

    Windhoek

    There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.

  • Day 2

    Windhoek/Etosha National Park

    Leave Windhoek and head north through the Namibian countryside to Etosha National Park and enjoy a wildlife safari drive in our touring vehicle. Keep an eye out for lions, giraffes, elephants, and antelopes. After sunset, some animals may head to the watering holes near the campground.

  • Day 3

    Etosha National Park

    Enjoy another wildlife safari drive in our touring vehicle and keep your eyes peeled for some of the famous wildlife.

  • Day 4

    Etosha National Park/Swakopmund

    Watch the beautiful desert landscape go by en route to western Namibia.

    Spend two nights in the area exploring this historical town or trying some of the numerous activities available, such as sandboarding or a skydiving.

    Swakopmund has bizarre lunar landscapes, unforgettable sunsets, and prehistoric Welwitchia plants.

  • Day 5

    Swakopmund

    Spend a day exploring all the area has to offer. Optional activities include sandboarding, skydiving, and a township tour.

  • Day 6

    Swakopmund/Namib Desert

    Get a real feel for the Namib Desert as we spend hours crossing this empty region.

    En route, take a coffee break in Solitaire, a mystical village consisting of a filling station, a general dealer/coffee shop, and a small mechanical workshop. Drive through Walvis Bay, the only town on the Namibian coastline that boasts a deep sea harbor.

    Arrive in the area in the late afternoon, where the towering red sand dunes of Sossusvlei form the gateway into the Namib Desert.

  • Day 7

    Namib Desert

    Enjoy a visit to Sossusvlei, a clay pan enclosed by the world’s largest sand dunes, up to 300m (984 ft) high. Here, use some free time to enjoy the sand dunes on your own. Visit the Sesriem Canyon, a small canyon typical of the area.

  • Day 8

    Namib Desert/Keetmanshoop

    Continue south through the Namib Desert to Keetmanshoop, enjoying dramatic Namibian landscapes along the way. In the afternoon enjoy a visit to the rare Quiver Tree Forest.

  • Day 9

    Keetmanshoop/Orange River

    Early start and visit the geological formation: Giant's Playground. Drive South and later in the day visit the breathtaking Fish River Canyon. Then, continue on to the banks of the Orange River with time to swim or just relax. Enjoy the beautiful scenery in this part of the country.

  • Day 10

    Orange River/Lambert's Bay

    We head towards the coast again and on to Lambert’s Bay, a picturesque town on the west coast of South Africa.

    Enjoy an included wine tasting at Lambert’s Bay. Learn how to analyze your palates, listen to your taste buds, and how to pair your food with the best wine raised in the foothills of the Cederburg Mountains.

    In the afternoon, opt to visit the well known Bird Island where you can find more than 25,000 blue-eyed gannets at certain times of the year. Penguins also gather on this island for breeding between August and October.

    Opt to stroll through this lovely town, visiting unique artisan shops and boutiques.

  • Day 11

    Lambert's Bay/Cape Town

    While travelling towards Cape Town, through Namaqualand, keep an eye out for fields of Namaqualand daisies (in season August and September).

    Cape Town has many different options should you book extra time to explore after the tour.

    Visit Table Mountain, explore Cape Point (Cape of Good Hope), or join a wine tour in and around Stellenbosch (45 min drive). Visit the old French Huguenot town of Franschoek and surroundings (1 hr drive). For the truly adventurous, try skydiving, abseiling, or even cage diving, for a close encounter with the great white sharks.

    Opt to wander through the city centre, which has some of the oldest buildings and gardens in South Africa (Botanical Gardens and Parliament Gardens), or visit the Cultural Historical Museum, Planetarium, and numerous other small museums and theaters.

  • Day 12

    Cape Town

    We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to fully enjoy this city.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Hotels (5 nts), guesthouse (1 nt), lodges (1 nt), serviced camping (4 nts).

  • Meals

    Breakfasts: 10, Lunches: 1, Dinners: 2

    Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.

    Vegetarian options available

  • Local Guide

    Guided

    This adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.

  • Wifi

    Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.

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Customer reviews & ratings

(4.65 out of 5)
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  • The tour was great for us but it was a little bit difficult than expected. Your tour itinerary

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