Cape and Dunes Explorer
13 days Windhoek to Cape Town
Trip Code: DAWC
Fish River Canyon, Namib Desert, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Twyfelfontein Engravings, Etosha Pan National Park, Cape Town, Windhoek.
Namibia is a nature and adventure lover's dream. The world's highest sand dunes, deep canyons, exciting activities, breathtaking scenery, and great wildlife viewing combine for a memorable journey. If that is not enough, add to the mix comfortable hotels and lodges, and continue down the western edge of South Africa and complete the trip in Cape Town, one of the world's most beautiful cities!
Day 1 Arrive Windhoek
Arrive in Windhoek at any time.
Day 2-3 Etosha National Park (2B)
Etosha in waMbo means "the great white place of dry water". As one of Africa’s highlights, the Etosha National Park offers a variety of wildlife and phenomenal natural beauty. Explore the pans and the park on game drives, with excellent opportunities to spot lion, giraffe, elephant, rhino, and antelope. Spend your nights at a scenic lodge on the outskirts of the park.
Day 4 Damaraland (B)
Enjoy one last morning game drive in search of the "Big 5", and begin moving south into the stony desert landscape of Damaraland - the fascinating region of the Dama people. From our lodge near the town of Khorixas, take a unique donkey cart ride through the village to learn about culture and local traditions.
Day 5-6 Swakopmund (2B)
Heading south through Damaraland, en route we’ll have a chance to visit some of the local attractions. We will spend 2 nights in Swakopmund, an area with a lunar landscape where you can explore this historical town or try some of the numerous activities available, such as dune boarding and a dolphin cruise.
Day 7-8 Namib Desert (2B)
Travel through mountains and cross into the void regions of the Namib Desert and Sossusvlei. Day 8 is spent exploring the natural wonders of this bizarre environment; we will visit the scenic Sesriem Canyon, and have a guided walk at Sossusvlei - a clay pan, enclosed by the world’s largest sand dunes, up to 300m high. Here you can try your best to climb the largest mound of sand that you've ever seen!
Day 9 Aus (B)
We cross the incredible southern section of the Namib Desert and make a stop to visit the educational Wild Cat Project near the village of Hammerstein. Here learn about the phenomenal work of rehabilitating cheetahs.
Day 10 Fish River Canyon/Gariep River (B)
Journey to Fish River Canyon, the largest canyon in Africa, and arguably the second largest in the world. Spend some time here taking in the majestic beauty of the canyon. We take some time for lunch in the area, and continue south as we slowly leave the Namib Desert behind us. At Gariep River, which makes up the border between Namibia and South Africa, take a walk in the nearby village, have a swim, relax, or take a ride down the river in a canoe.
Day 11 Lambert's Bay (B)
Travelling from Namibia, we cross the Gariep River into South Africa. We have a good day's travel through this dry and remote portion of South Africa. In the late afternoon, we arrive at the picturesque town of Lambert's Bay on the West Coast of South Africa.
Day 12 Cape Town (B)
Travel inland, and at Clanwilliam we continue south with the Cederberg Mountains in the distance. After a few hours, we approach the famous, beautiful, and cosmopolitan city of Cape Town. Enjoy some free time to explore the historic center, the prominent Table Mountain, or just sit back and enjoy some good wine after an incredible journey.
Day 13 Depart Cape Town (B)
