Cape and Dunes Discoverer
13 days Windhoek to Cape Town
Trip Code: DNCD
Windhoek, Etosha National Park, Swakopmund, Namib Desert, Sossusvlei, Fish River Canyon, Cape Town.
Namibia is a nature and adventure lover's dream. The world's highest sand dunes, deep canyons, exciting activities, breathtaking scenery and some game viewing combine for a memorable journey. If that is not enough, 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
Day 2-3 Etosha National Park (B)
Etosha means "the great white place of dry water" in the Wambo language. 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.
Day 4 Otjiwarongo
Enjoy one last morning game drive in search of the park's incredible wildlife, and begin moving south into the stony desert landscapes of Damaraland. Explore the nature trails and look out for the resident wildlife on walks within the lodge's private reserve.
Day 5-6 Swakopmund (B)
Heading south through Damaraland for two nights in Swakopmund, an area with a lunar landscape where you can explore the historical town, or try some of the numerous activities available, such as sand boarding and a dolphin cruise.
Day 7-8 Namib Desert (B,2D)
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; you will visit 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 Keetmanshoop (B)
Relax and enjoy the morning at the desert lodge, located in a beautiful area with natural wonders. Embark on an early morning game drive, take a guided hike in the surrounding area, or just relax and enjoy the desert morning. Around midday, we cross the incredible south-eastern section of the Namib Desert en route to Keetmanshoop for the evening.
Day 10 Fish River Canyon/Gariep River (B)
Before departing Keetmanshoop, take a visit to the Quiver Tree Forest or the Giant's Playground, both unique sites and great locations for photography. Fish River Canyon is 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.
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)
