12 Day Coastal & Desert Tour: Cape Town to Windhoek (Mixed Accommodation)

Day 1

Cape Town, South Africa

Kick Off Your Adventure in Style! Arrive at your leisure and get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of Cape Town! Let’s connect with your awesome travel crew! The official Welcome meeting will take place with your guide and fellow globetrotters around 5 – 7 pm. During this event, you will have the opportunity to meet other travelers, ask questions about the itinerary, and plan your South African adventure together. The Me

Accommodation: Cresta Grande Cape Town (or similar)
Meals: No meals included on this day
Included Highlights: Welcome Meeting on Arrival Day
Optional Activities: Boulders Beach Visit ZAR 190 per person, Table Mountain Cable Car ZAR 420 per person, Two Oceans Aquarium ZAR 235 per person, South African Wine Tour and Tasting, Cape Town Urban Safari ZAR 1140 per person, Cape Point & Boulders Beach Tour ZAR1650 per person

Day 2

Cape Town – Lamberts Bay, South Africa

Depart from Cape Town and travel north along the scenic West Coast. Stop at the !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre to learn about the fascinating history and traditions of the San people. Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch at a beachfront restaurant in Lambert’s Bay, admiring the picturesque harbor and surrounding landscapes. Take a wine tasting tour at a local vineyard, sampling award-winning South African wines while learning about the region’s winemaking process. Relax at your hotel in Lambert’s Bay, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and stargazing under the clear night sky.

Accommodation: Sir Lambert’s Guest House (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Included Highlight:  !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre, Lambert’s Bay Wine Tasting,
Optional Activities: Bird Island Visit ZAR 40 per person

Day 3

Lamberts Bay – Orange River, Namibia

Continue your journey north, crossing the border into Namibia and stopping at the majestic Orange River. Take a refreshing swim in the cool waters or simply relax on the riverbank and soak in the stunning scenery. Explore this dry and remote region of South Africa on a full day’s journey north. Pass through Namibia in the afternoon and stop at picturesque Orange River for the evening. Relax on the riverbank in the late afternoon after getting settled.

Accommodation: Norotshama River Resort (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4

Orange River – Fish River Canyon – Keetmanshoop, Namibia

Continue on to Fish River Canyon after spending the morning relaxing along the banks of the Orange River. As you travel north towards Keetmanshoop, you’ll enjoy dramatic Namibian landscapes as you explore this breathtaking canyon. Afterwards, visit Giant’s Playground, a geological formation.

Accommodation: Quiver Inn Guesthouse (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Included Highlight: Fish River Canyon Visit, Giant’s Playground, Quiver Tree Forest

Day 5

Keetmanshoop – Namib Desert, Namibia

Travel north to Sesriem, enjoying the dramatic Namibian landscapes as you watch the sun rise over the Quiver Tree Forest. Sossusvlei is a gateway to the Namib Desert, where red sand dunes tower over you.

Accommodation: Sossus Oasis Campsite (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6

Namib Desert, Namibia

Explore the dunes of Sossusvlei and the canyons of Sesriem. For those wanting to Climb Dune 45 for a breathtaking view – You can join the crew on this optional activity.

Sossusvlei is a giant clay pan enclosed by 300m high sand dunes, making it the world’s largest sand pan. Take advantage of some free time to explore the sand dunes alone. A small canyon in the area, Sesriem Canyon, is must-see.

Accommodation: Sossus Oasis Campsite (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Highlights: Sossusvlei Dunes Visit, Sesriem Canyon Visit
Optional Activities: Deadvlei Visit NAD 200 per person

Day 7

Namib Desert – Swakopmund, Namibia

Upon arrival in Swakopmund, enjoy views of the Namib desert. It will take us hours to cross the seemingly empty land between Swakopmund and the Namib Desert today. As we travel through Solitaire, we will stop at a filling station, a general store, and a small mechanical workshop. The only town on Namibia’s coast with a deep-sea harbour is Walvis Bay, which we will pass through before reaching Swakopmund.

We will spend two nights exploring this historical town of Swakopmund, which offers a number of activities, such as sandboarding and skydiving. There are prehistoric Welwitschia plants in this region as well as a bizarre lunar landscape and an unforgettable sunset.

Accommodation: Hotel Deutsches Haus Swakopmund (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Optional Activities: Living Desert Tour NAD 900 per person

Day 8

Swakopmund, Namibia

Take advantage of the area’s many attractions by spending a day exploring it. A scenic flight, skydiving, and sandboarding are among the optional activities. Alternatively, you can speak with your guide or travel agent about pre-booking your sky dive.

Accommodation: Hotel Deutsches Haus Swakopmund (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Optional Activities: Sandboarding in the Namib Desert NAD 700 per person, Swakopmund Guided Cultural Tour NAD 750 per person, Skeleton Coast Scenic Flight NAD 4800 per person, Swakopmund Skydiving

Day 9

Swakopmund – Etosha National Park, Namibia

Our tour vehicle will take you on a wildlife safari drive through Etosha National Park in the afternoon. You can drive in an open safari vehicle if you want to explore more. Move eastward into Namibia’s interior. In the distance, you’ll see the imposing Spitzkoppe, also known as Namibia’s Matterhorn. Our touring vehicle will take you on a wildlife safari drive through Etosha National Park. Watch out for elephants, rhinos, antelopes, lions, and giraffes. Watering holes near the campground may be used by animals after sunset.

Accommodation: NWR Etosha NP Okaukuejo Restcamp (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Included Highlight: Etosha National Park Wildlife Safari Drive

Day 10

Etosha National Park, Namibia

Stay on the lookout for the vast array of incredible animals as we take you on another wildlife safari drive in our touring vehicle.

Accommodation: Etosha NP Okaukuejo Restcamp (or similar)
Meals: No meals included
Included Highlight: Etosha National Park Wildlife Safari Drive
Optional Activities: Etosha Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive NAD 1200 per person

Day 11

Etosha National Park – Windhoek, Namibia

Through the Namibian countryside, head south to Windhoek from Etosha National Park. Explore Windhoek in the afternoon and enjoy an included lunch at the Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop.

Accommodation: Auas City Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Lunch
Included Highlights: Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop

Day 12

Windhoek, Namibia

Your unforgettable 12-day adventure through South Africa and Namibia comes to an end today. Depart from Windhoek at your convenience, carrying with you cherished memories of stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and cultural experiences.

Meals: Breakfast

Onward Travel Plans

Due to circumstances beyond our control while on tour (such as border crossings, traffic, breakdowns and delays, etc), the end time on the last day cannot be guaranteed. Therefore we strongly recommend you stay the night and fly out the next day. Please consult with your booking consultant.