Cape Town to Namibia Desert Safari

An epic journey through South Africa & Namibia, covering Cape Town, Cedarberg, Fish River Canyon, the wildlife in, Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert, Damaraland & the awesome Etosha National Park!

Price: (Valid: Jan 2010 – Dec 2010)
€1,215 pps + local payment of ZAR 1,200 pp
14 Days Safari

Highlights * Cape Town – Cape Point tour * Fish River Canyon – walking * Namib Desert – walk Sossusvlei dunes * Swakopmund – dune boarding & quad biking * Brandberg – rock paintings * Etosha NP – game viewing from camp & on drives

Departs from: Cape Town - Ends: Namibia

Includes
* 4 nights in hotel / cabin & 9 nights camping
* Entrance fees
* Use of camping equipment (except sleeping bags & pillows)
* Transport in minibus / safari truck & 4WD
* Meals as per itinerary
* Professional guide

Cape to Namibia Desert Safari Itinerary

Meal codes [B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner]

Day 1 CAPE TOWN [Guest house]
Departing, after a tour briefing, from Cape Town at 08:00am we visit the African Penguin colony en route to Cape Point Nature Reserve and then relax on Hout Bay beach. We sample some of Cape Town’s culinary wonders at a local restaurant in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (own expense).
Includes: Entrance fees to Penguin colony & Cape Nature Point
Overnight: Guesthouse / hotel - twin rooms with en-suite facilities
Distance/time: Full day Cape Peninsular tour is 160km which takes between 6 and 8 hours.

Day 2 CEDARBERG [Camping BLD]
The Cedarberg is a massive rocky wilderness where giant sandstone boulders have been sculpted by wind and rain into bizarre and artistic shapes. In the afternoon we explore the rugged landscape on foot.
Includes: Entrance fees, and walking permit in the Cedarberg
Overnight: Campsite - good ablution facilities with hot showers.
Distance/time: 250km, ± 3½ hours, excluding stops for sightseeing

Day 3 GARIEP RIVER [Camping BLD]
We make our way into the more arid regions and upon entering Namibia, we camp at the Gariep River. Free time for swimming and relaxing or you can adventure down the river in canoes (own expense).
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Campsite - good ablution facilities with hot showers, restaurant & bar
Distance/time: 500kms, ± 7 hours, excluding stops for sightseeing & lunch
Optional Activities: Half day canoe safari

Day 4 FISH RIVER CANYON [Camping BLD]
We make our way to Fish River canyon, the second largest canyon in the world. In the afternoon we watch as a spectacular sunset slips over the canyon’s rim.
Includes: Entrance fees to Fish River Canyon, Hobas viewing point
Overnight: Campsite - good ablution facilities with hot showers, swimming pool, and shop
Distance/time: 300kms, ± 4 hours excluding stops for sightseeing & lunch

Day 5 - 6 NAMIB DESERT [Camping BLD]
Towering red sand dunes of Sossusvlei form the gateway into the Namib Desert. We will walk to Sossusvlei, explore Sesriem Canyon and watch dramatic sunsets over the world’s highest sand dunes.
Includes: Entrance fees to Sesriem Canyon and Naukluft National Park
Overnight: Campsite - good ablution facilities with hot showers, shop.
Distance/time: 550kms, ± 7½ hours excluding stops for sightseeing & lunch

Day 7 - 8 SWAKOPMUND [Chalet Bx2 Lx1]
Lunar landscapes surround the coastal town of Swakopmund as we approach the coast. Day free to explore the town or try quad biking / dune boarding (own expense). We enjoy evening restaurant meals (own expense).
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Chalets – twin rooms with en-suite facilities & restaurant.
Distance/time: 350kms, ± 5 hours excluding stops for sightseeing
Optional Activities: Quad biking, Sand boarding, Skydiving, Ocean canoe safari, Scenic flights & many more

Day 9 SPITZKOP [Camping BLD]
Beautiful desert landscapes. We move north along the arid coast to the Cape Cross seal colony before heading inland to set up camp under the Spitzkoppe, huge granite domes rising out of the desert. Enjoy a magnificent sunset. We’ll
take a short walk to explore the area.
Includes: Entrance to Cape Cross seal colony
Overnight: Campsite – basic ablution facilities.
Distance/time: 250km, ± 3½ hours, excluding stops for sightseeing

Day 10 UGAB WILDERNESS [Camping BLD]
Our next stop is the Brandberg where we camp next to the dry Ugab River, home to the rare desert elephants. We explore the mountains on foot with our local guides, who lead us through this region adorned with rock art.
Includes: Entrance to see San Rock Art and guided walk with local guide
Overnight: Campsite - good ablution facilities with hot showers, swimming pool.
Distance/time: 170km, ± 2½ hours, excluding stops for sightseeing

Day 11 – 12 ETOSHA NP [Camping BLD]
Etosha National Park, “the great white place of dry water”, in the game rich northwest corner of Namibia offers a variety of wildlife. We take game drives next to the huge dry pan to find the elephants, herds of antelope and lions
around the waterholes before we camp at Okaukuejo with its flood-lit waterhole. (Subject to animal movements we may use any of the 3 camps in Etosha.)
Includes: Entrance fees to Etosha National Park. Morning and afternoon game drives
Overnight: Campsite - good ablution facilities with hot showers, swimming pool, restaurant, bar & shop
Distance/time: 400kms, ± 5½ hours excluding stops for sightseeing + 2 x 3 hour game drives per day
Optional Activities: Night game drive in National Park vehicles

Day 13 WINDHOEK [Guest house BL]
The charm of the city of Windhoek lies in its harmonious blend of African and European cultures and the friendliness of its people. We visit the cosmopolitan capital and enjoy a restaurant meal (own expense).
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Guesthouse – twin rooms with en-suite facilities, swimming pool, restaurant & bar.
Distance/time: 500kms, ± 7 hours excluding stops for sightseeing & lunch

Day 14 TOUR ENDS [B]
Tour ends at 08:00. Transfers to airport available on request

Please note:
The distance and travel times quoted above are an estimate only, and subject to local road conditions and photo stops!

PRE & POST TOUR ACCOMMODATION:
Due to the early departure time of this safari we recommend that you stay in Cape Town the night before safari. Please indicate if you require assistance with airport transfers and hotel reservations in the vacation planner when prompted.