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Namib Desert Explorer
This tour takes you from Cape Town to Windhoek in 11 days. 
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Get 15% of this tour if you book and pay in March for travel anytime before Jan 2011.Bring along a buddy and get 17.5% off the tour price. Bring along 2 mates and get 20% off the tour price and for 4 or more you get 25% off the tour price.
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ZAR 3950 More Pricing InfoDuration
11 daysType
Camping TourAccommodation
CampingCurrent Price ZAR 3950 Plus Local Payment + US$ 295 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
An exciting township tour in the mother city, giant sand dunes at Sossusvlei and adventures in Swakopmund - all this combined with excellent game viewing in Etosha!
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Tour Code
CTW11-15
A day-by-day breakdown of what to expect and where you'll be staying.
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 - South Africa
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. Tonight we camp on its banks.
Day 3, Orange River - South Africa to Fish River Canyon
An optional half day canoe trip on the calm Orange River is available here this morning. After enjoying lunch we border cross into Namibia. Our campsite is Hobas, which is only a short drive away from the Fish River Canyon.
Day 4, Fish River Canyon to Sesriem
We enter the Namib Naukluft Park and the oldest desert in the world today as we drive towards the dune fields of Sesriem and Sossusvlei. The stark but stunning landscape is worthy of some brilliant photos!
Day 5, 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!!
Day 6, 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 7, Swakopmund
A leisure day today to get the feel of this quaint German town sandwiched between the edge of a massive dune field and the ocean. Take on some adventure activities or relax in a cafe on the beachfront.
Day 8, Swakopmund to Spitzkoppe
Today we make our way to the ancient San bushman sacred site of Spitzkoppe. Explore the 1728m high formation and view the rock paintings before bush camping under the African stars.
Day 9, Spitzkoppe to Etosha National Park
We make our way north to Etosha National Park, a vast reserve of over 20,000 sq km surrounding a central salt depression or ‘pan.’ We do our first game dirve as we enter the park.
Day 10, Etosha National Park
A full day of game drives and waterhole viewing as we try to catch a glimpse of some of the plains game and Big 5 that reside in Etosha National Park.
Day 11, Etosha National Park to Windhoek
We leave the wildlife to head to the capital city of Windhoek. You may wish to explore this city steeped in German atmosphere or choose to enjoy a flagon of ale at one of the local taverns.
Meals included in your tour cost
10 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches, 8 Dinners
Highlights included in your tour cost
Cape Town Township Tour
Vibrant and colourful Dynamic history and culture Fully guided Bo-Kaap and District 6 Visit 4 different Townships
There are 9 optional activities available on this trip.
Prices shown are approximate
- TBA Game Fishing
- $30 Orange River Canoeing
- $60 Paragliding
- $35 Sossusvlei Guided Walk
- $230 Sossusvlei Scenic Flight
- $85 Swakopmund Quadbiking
- $45 Swakopmund Sandboarding
- $320 Swakopmund Sky Diving
- $70 Swakopmund Township Tour
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20 Mar 2010 |
30 Mar 2010 |
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27 Apr 2010 |
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Route Info and Logistics
This tour goes through: Cape Town, Spitzkoppe, Etosha National Park & 8 other destination(s) in Africa.
Vehicle: Overland Truck
Crew: 3 crew (including cook)
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