Namibia & Cape Discovery - 11 days

Namibia & Cape Discovery - 11 days

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Namibia & Cape Discovery - 11 days

11 Days Starting in Windhoek and ending in Cape Town

Visiting: Windhoek, Etosha National Park, Spitzkoppe, Swakopmund, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Sossusvlei, Fish River Canyon, Orange River, Cederberg Municipality, Cape Town

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

2538/NMCD

Specialist Group:

Singles Solo

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

6 - 16

Age range:

18 and over. Anyone over 65 to complete a Tour Suitability Form

Trip Styles:

Camping, Small Group

Activities:

Quad Biking, Wine Tasting

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NB: Prices correct on 30-Jun-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

CAMPING SAFARI: Journey from Windhoek to Cape Town on this 11-day overland camping safari. Take in the best wildlife and scenery in Etosha National Park on a full day game drive. See the rock formations and Bushman paintings at Spitzkoppe and unwind in the resort town of Swakopmund. Make a photo stop at the Tropic of Capricorn, climb the sand dunes of the Namib Desert and admire Fish River Canyon before crossing into South Africa. Journey through the Cederberg Mountains and winelands before arriving in Cape Town, where you can opt to extend your stay.

Highlights

  • Windhoek - Start your adventure in Namibia's small but enchanting capital

  • Spitzkoppe - Admire the staggering rock formations here which change colour as the sun moves across the sky, and see the ancient Bushman paintings amongst the rocks

  • Swakopmund - Spend two nights in this German colonial resort town, with free time to visit the beach, go quad biking, shopping or dolphin-watching off the coast

  • Etosha National Park - Game drive in search of elephants, giraffe and lions, and stay at a campsite with a floodlit watering hole

  • Namib Naukluft National Park - Climb towering Dune 45, explore the Deadvlei salt pan and take in impressive Sesriem Canyon

  • Orange River - Enjoy a swim and optional canoeing in this rushing river, which marks the border between South Africa and Namibia for much of its length

  • Fish River Canyon - Marvel at the world's second largest canyon, second in size only to the grand Canyon in the USA

  • Cape Town - Finish your tour in South Africa's 'Mother City' and opt to extend your stay to further explore

Itinerary

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Day 1: Windhoek

Location: Windhoek, Etosha National Park

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Windhoek - Etosha National Park. Welcome to Namibia! We leave Windhoek early on day 1 and make our way to Etosha National Park, where we will be spending our first two nights. This 20,000 square kilometre reserve is dominated by a salt pan, which floods seasonally but is also home to a select few watering holes all year round. Wildlife is easy to spot as the animals tend to gather around these scarce water sources.





Our itinerary in Etosha is flexible depending on the conditions and the location of wildlife. We'll generally enjoy a short game drive on day 1 before spending our first night at a camp with a floodlit watering hole. Here you may be lucky enough to spot elephants, giraffe, hyenas and even lions.





Please note: The pre-departure meeting is held at 18:00 on the evening prior to departure. The tour departs at 08:00 on Day 1 so please arrive in Windhoek the day before your tour. Refer to the Joining Instructions in the Trip Notes for more information. We can book accommodation and transfers on request.

Day 2: Etosha National Park

Location: Etosha National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is spent on a full day's game drive across the park, stopping whenever we see anything of interest. We will either return to our first campsite, or perhaps a different one, depending on your tour leader's decision. Despite the dry and barren nature of the park, it supports a wide variety of mammal and bird species, and you are sure to have some amazing wildlife experiences.

Day 3: Spitzkoppe

Location: Etosha National Park, Spitzkoppe

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Etosha National Park - Spitzkoppe. Leaving Etosha, we head into the Damaraland region and our destination - Spitzkoppe. At this mountain peak, you can see incredibly well-preserved bushmen paintings and spectacular rock formations reaching 1800 metres above sea level. As the sun moves across the sky, the rocks change colour, a sight that is particularly beautiful at sunrise and sunset. We'll be staying at a campsite at the base of the mountain, so you can enjoy this sunset with a refreshing drink.

Day 4-5: Swakopmund

Location: Spitzkoppe, Swakopmund

Meals Included: Breakfast

Spitzkoppe - Swakopmund. On day 4 we drive to Swakopmund, a German colonial town located on Namibia's famous Skeleton Coast. We'll be staying in simple dormitory accommodation in Swakopmund, rather than camping.





The rest of day 4 and the following day are free for you to explore Swakopmund as you see fit. Wander around the town and indulge in the relaxed cafe culture and German colonial architecture. There are also lots of optional activities available including quad-biking, sand boarding, skydiving, and dolphin-watching cruises. See the Trip Notes for further details.

Day 6: Namib Naukluft National Park

Location: Swakopmund, Namib-Naukluft National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Swakopmund - Namib-Naukluft National Park. Heading south, we journey through Namib-Naukluft National Park, which protects large swathes of the Namib Desert. We'll stop for a photo at the Tropic of Capricorn before arriving at our desert campsite in the Khomas region.

Day 7: Sossusvlei

Location: Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning we head back into Namib-Naukluft National Park, arriving at the desert's most famous landmark - Dune 45. This towering sand dune is more than 300 metres high - you are welcome to try to climb the dune if you are up to it!





Journeying deeper into the park, we arrive at Deadvlei, a white clay pan surrounded by the rolling golden dunes and home to eerie petrified trees. You'll want to remember your camera as the area changes colour with the movement of the sun across the sky. En route to our camp for the night, we also make a stop at Sesriem Canyon.

Day 8: Fish River Canyon

Location: Namib-Naukluft National Park, Fish River Canyon

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Namib-Naukluft National Park - Fish River Canyon. If you thought Sesriem Canyon was impressive, you're in for a treat today! It's a long drive south through desert scenery to reach Fish River Canyon, second only in size to the Grand Canyon in the USA. More than 500 metres deep and scarring the land for 160km, it's a jaw-dropping sight to behold. We'll stop at a couple of viewpoints and visit the canyon's famously sharp bend, known as 'Hell's Corner'.

Day 9: Orange River

Location: Fish River Canyon, Orange River

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Fish River Canyon - Orange River. Travelling south we reach the Orange River, also known as the Gariep. For much of its length, the Orange River marks the border between Namibia and South Africa. Our campsite is located on the Namibian side, and there is an optional canoe safari for those who want to see some of the surrounding scenery.

Day 10: Cederberg

Location: Orange River, Cederberg Municipality

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Orange River - Cederberg (South Africa). Crossing the border this morning we enter South Africa. Driving south through the Namaqualand region, we will be treated to the sight of beautiful wildflowers if travelling in spring (August - September). Arriving at our riverside campsite, there is optional wine tasting for those who wish to try some of the Cederberg region's fine wines.

Day 11: Cape Town

Location: Cape Town

Meals Included: Breakfast

Cederberg - Cape Town. Today we complete our journey to Cape Town, South Africa's 'Mother City', where our tour comes to an end.





Home to Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront, and some of the world's most spectacular scenery, we strongly recommend booking post-tour accommodation to further explore this iconic city. We can arrange this accommodation for you.

Day 11: Cape Town

Location: Cape Town

Meals Included: Breakfast

Cederberg - Cape Town. Today we complete our journey to Cape Town, South Africa's 'Mother City', where our tour comes to an end.





Home to Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront, and some of the world's most spectacular scenery, we strongly recommend booking post-tour accommodation to further explore this iconic city. We can arrange this accommodation for you.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    Camping

  • 10 breakfasts, 8 lunches & 8 dinners

  • 8 nights camping in 2-person dome tents and 2 nights in dorm accommodation in Swakopmund (please refer to the trip notes for details)

  • Escorted by a licensed 2-person crew

  • Etosha National Park game drives

  • Transportation in a 24-seater overland truck with camping and cooking equipment

  • Sossusvlei shuttle, guided walk and Dune 45 excursion

  • Spitzkoppe excursion to see Bushmen paintings

  • Sleeping mattress (you will need to bring your own sleeping bag)

  • Fish River Canyon & Sesriem visit

  • All road tolls and vehicle taxes

What's Not Included

  • International flights and visas

  • Sleeping bag - please bring your own

  • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture

  • Airport transfers - can be booked on request

  • Optional activities (prices listed in Trip Notes)

Check out our Q&As

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

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