13-Day Cape Town to Namibia

Cape Town is one of the most picturesque cities in the world, with the majestic Table Mountain providing its central focus. You will depart after a tour briefing, from Cape Town at 8:00 am, to visit Hout Bay Harbour en route to Cape Point Nature Reserve and then the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach. You will get to sample some of Cape Town’s culinary wonders at a local restaurant in the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront (at your own expense).

Main Destination: Cape Point (Cape Peninsula, South Africa)

Accommodation: City Lodge Hotel V&A Waterfront

Mid-range hotel in Cape Town (City, South Africa)

Meals & Drinks:

Meals at own expense

Drinks not included

The Cederberg is a massive rock wilderness with giant sandstone boulders that have been sculpted by wind and rain into bizarre and artistic shapes. You will head north to the Cederberg and explore the rugged landscape on foot before relaxing in chalets for the evening.

Main Destination: Cederberg Wilderness Area (Mountain Range, South Africa)

Accommodation: Algeria Cottages

Budget self catering accommodation in Cederberg (Mountain Range, South Africa)

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

Drinks not included

You will make your way into the more arid regions. Upon entering Namibia, you will stay at a lodge on the Gariep River. Namibia’s southern border river flows quietly and peacefully and the river valley is hardly affected by tourism. The riverbed is sandy, and the water is clean and clear. You will get free time for swimming and relaxing, or you can venture down the river in canoes (at your own expense).

Main Destination: Orange River (South Africa)

Accommodation: Provenance Camp

Mid-range lodge located at Orange River (South Africa)

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

Drinks not included

The Fish River Canyon, situated along the lower reaches of the Fish River, is one of the most impressive natural beauties in the southern part of Namibia. With a depth of up to 550 meters, the Fish River Canyon is the second-largest canyon in the world. You will make your way to the canyon and in the afternoon watch a spectacular sunset as the sun slips over the canyon’s rim.Main Destination:Fish River Canyon (|Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld TP, Namibia)

Accomodation: Quiver Tree Forest Rest Camp

Mid-range guest housenear Keetmanshoop (City, Namibia)

Meals & Drinks:

Drinks not included

All meals included

The parched Namib Desert has endless orange dunes blown into sharp ridges by the sand-shifting wind. At Sossusvlei, they form a gateway into the Namib Desert. You will walk to Sossusvlei and explore Sesriem Canyon. From the comfort of your lodge outside the national park, you will watch dramatic sunsets over the world’s highest dunes. If you prefer not to do the 4 km walk to Sossusvlei there is an optional own-expense 4WD transfer.

Main Destination: Namib Desert (Namibia)

Accommodation: Desert Camp

Mid-range self catering accommodationnear Sesriem (Town, Namibia)

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

Drinks not included

Swakopmund is a popular seaside resort with a slightly nostalgic atmosphere, characterized by numerous colonial buildings. In terms of flora, both the Welwitschia Mirabilis and the Kokerboom grow on the stony plains of the Namib and many beautiful specimens surround this coastal town. Swakopmund is also the adventure activity capital of Namibia. You will have the day free to explore the town or try dune boarding or sea kayaking (at your own expense).

Main Destination:Swakopmund (City, Namibia)

Accommodation: Hotel Pension A la Mer

Mid-range hotel in Swakopmund (City, Namibia)

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

Drinks not included

Namibia is a land of great contrasts and Damaraland demonstrates this with stark plains, petrified forests and ancient valleys leading to rocky outcrops and the soaring peaks of the Brandberg Massif Mountains. On this day, you will have access to the Cape Cross seal colony and San rock art.

Main Destination: Damaraland (Namibia)

Accomodation: Brandberg White Lady Lodge

Mid-range lodge bordering Damaraland (Namibia) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

Drinks not included

All meals included

Once a vast lake fed by the Kunene River, the pan that is Etosha National Park dried up thousands of years ago when the river waters chose a new course. Etosha is a big game country. You will take game drives around the huge pan to find the elephants, herds of antelopes and lions around the waterholes. You will stay at a lodge on the outskirts of the national park.

Main Destination: Etosha National Park (Namibia)

Accomodation: Tarentaal Guest Farm

Mid-range guest house located outside Etosha NP (Namibia)

Meals & Drinks:

Drinks not included

All meals included

This pretty town, beautifully situated in a valley, combines the architecture of a modern city with numerous buildings in the style of the German colonial era. 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 visit the cosmopolitan capital and enjoy a restaurant meal (at your own expense).

Main Destination: Windhoek (City, Namibia)

Accommodation: Guesthouse Terra Africa

Mid-range guest house in Windhoek (City, Namibia)

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)

Drinks not included

The tour ends at 8:00 am after breakfast at the guesthouse. Your transfers to the airport will be available on request.

Main Destination:Windhoek (City, Namibia)

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

Drinks not included