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Namib Desert Adventure

This tour takes you from Cape Town to Swakopmund in 8 days. PDFGrab the Tour Dossier PDF.

Current Price

ZAR 10650  Currency Converter + ZAR 560 Local Payment ZAR 810 Single Supplement (if needed)

Duration

8 days

Type

Accommodated Tour

Accommodation

Lodge, hostel, chalet or permanent tents
Local Payment is a portion of your total tour cost which is paid locally to your Crew, in cash, at the beginning of your tour.
Should you book this tour as a solo traveler and are happy to share a room, a single supplement may not apply (depending on availability). If you wish to have a room to yourself or can not be paired up with another same-sex traveler you would need to pay the single supplement.

Tour Summary

Experience Canoeing on the Orange River,the Fish River Canyon and exploring the Namibian Desert including Sossusvlei and the famous Dune 45.

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Tour Code

CTS(A)8-13

A day-by-day breakdown of what to expect and where you'll be staying.


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Day 1, Cape Town to Cedarberg

This morning we make our way northward out of Cape Town, passing through the beautiful wine lands. We set camp tonight in the shadow of the Cederberg Mountains.

Day 2, Cedarberg to Orange River - Namibia

Today we journey to a region that is renown for its wildflower display in the Spring, Namaqualand. We make a quick pit stop in Springbok for supplies before journeying on to the Orange River. We cross the border into Namibia and tonight we sleep on the Orange Rivers edge.

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Day 3, Orange River - Namibia to Fish River Canyon

An optional canoe trip on the calm Orange River is available here before we travel further into Namibia. Our campsite is Hobas, which is only a short drive away from the Fish River Canyon.

Day 4, Fish River Canyon to Keetmanshoop

Entering the Kalahari Desert area of Namibia we visit the Kokerboom (Quiver tree) Forest. The Kokerboom or Quiver Tree Aloe dichotoma is a tree aloe and is one of the most characteristic plants of Namibia.

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Day 5, Keetmanshoop to Sesriem

This morning those who wish to spend some time with the !Kung tribe will have the chance to do so. Later we drive west towards the massive dunes of Sossusvlei and the Namib Naukluft Park.

Day 6, Sesriem to Sesriem (via Sossusvlei)

An early start as we enter into the park and head for Dune 45. Clamber to the top for a stunning high-point view over the dunes. We continue to Sossusvlei and from here you will have your own free time to explore the vlei or the surrounding area. Stunning photographic opportunities are available in the dunes so bring those cameras!!

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Day 7, Sesriem to Swakopmund

A spectacular sunset awakens us this morning. We travel north towards Walvis Bay via some glorious desert passes, and make our way along the coast, before finally arriving in Namibia's prime adventure resort - Swakopmund.

Day 8, Swakopmund

This tour finishes after breakfast and you have the entire day free to spend relaxing or take up one of the many optional activities on offer. Skydiving, quad biking, fishing trips, desert flights, golf, water sports, sand boarding and 4WD hire are just a few!

Meals included in your tour cost

7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 6 Dinners


Highlights included in your tour cost

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Sossusvlei Guided Walk

Stunning scenery
Knowledgeable Guides
Sand dune environment
Interesting, entertaining and educational
Worlds oldest desert


There are 1 optional activities available on this trip.

Prices shown are approximate

Tour Starts Tour Ends Price Enquire or Add to Backpack

15 Feb 2012

22 Feb 2012

ZAR 10650 + ZAR 560

22 Feb 2012

29 Feb 2012

ZAR 10650 + ZAR 560

07 Mar 2012

14 Mar 2012

ZAR 10650 + ZAR 560

21 Mar 2012

28 Mar 2012

ZAR 10650 + ZAR 560

04 Apr 2012

11 Apr 2012

ZAR 10650 + ZAR 560

11 Apr 2012

18 Apr 2012

ZAR 10650 + ZAR 560

18 Apr 2012

25 Apr 2012

ZAR 10650 + ZAR 560

02 May 2012

09 May 2012

ZAR 10650 + ZAR 560

09 May 2012

16 May 2012

ZAR 10650 + ZAR 560

30 May 2012

06 Jun 2012

ZAR 10650 + ZAR 560

06 Jun 2012

13 Jun 2012

ZAR 10650 + ZAR 560

13 Jun 2012

20 Jun 2012

ZAR 10650 + ZAR 560

27 Jun 2012

04 Jul 2012

ZAR 10650 + ZAR 560

04 Jul 2012

11 Jul 2012

ZAR 10650 + ZAR 560

25 Jul 2012

01 Aug 2012

ZAR 10650 + ZAR 560

01 Aug 2012

08 Aug 2012

ZAR 10650 + ZAR 560

08 Aug 2012

15 Aug 2012

ZAR 10650 + ZAR 560

22 Aug 2012

29 Aug 2012

ZAR 10650 + ZAR 560

29 Aug 2012

05 Sep 2012

ZAR 10650 + ZAR 560

05 Sep 2012

12 Sep 2012

ZAR 10650 + ZAR 560

26 Sep 2012

03 Oct 2012

ZAR 10650 + ZAR 560

03 Oct 2012

10 Oct 2012

ZAR 10650 + ZAR 560

17 Oct 2012

24 Oct 2012

ZAR 10650 + ZAR 560

24 Oct 2012

31 Oct 2012

ZAR 10650 + ZAR 560

31 Oct 2012

07 Nov 2012

ZAR 10650 + ZAR 560

21 Nov 2012

28 Nov 2012

ZAR 10650 + ZAR 560

28 Nov 2012

05 Dec 2012

ZAR 10650 + ZAR 560

12 Dec 2012

19 Dec 2012

ZAR 10650 + ZAR 560

19 Dec 2012

26 Dec 2012

ZAR 10650 + ZAR 560

26 Dec 2012

02 Jan 2013

ZAR 10650 + ZAR 560

Route Info and Logistics

This tour goes through: Cape Town, Swakopmund & 5 other destination(s) in Africa.

Tour Detail

Crew: 2 crew (including cook)
Vehicle: Overland Truck
Other: Sleeping mats included

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