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Swakopmund to Cape Town
This tour takes you from Swakopmund to Cape Town in 7 days. 
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Current Price
US$ 490 Currency Converter + US$ 240 Local PaymentDuration
7 daysType
Short BreakCamping TourAccommodation
CampingLocal 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
A short trip that is packed with plenty of African highlights! The oldest desert in the world, the second biggest canyon in the world, and the best sand boarding in the world, all covered by this overland tour!
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General Notes
Your arrival airport transfer and pre-trip accommodation in a dorm bed is included in your trip price. Please advise flight details to book transfers - flight number, route, date and time.
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Tour Code
SCT7-11
A day-by-day breakdown of what to expect and where you'll be staying.
Day 1, 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 2, Swakopmund to Sesriem
Today we head south, past Walvis Bay enroute to Sesriem. Close by and surrounded by a sea of sand dunes, is Sossusvlei. The top of the dunes, some over 300m high, offers fantastic views of the desert. We spend the afternoon exploring and can enjoy the glorious sunset from the top of a big dune should the weather permit.
Day 3, Sesriem to Fish River Canyon
After a stunning sunrise we leave the Namib - Naukluft Park area and head south to the Fish River Canyon. The second largest canyon in the world was forming by a mixture of both tectonic activity and water erosion. A road follows the canyon rim allowing us access to several viewing points from where we can take in the spectacular view.
Day 4, Fish River Canyon to Orange River - South Africa
Further south we cross over the Orange River, the natural land border of Namibia, and enter South Africa. Our gorgeous campsite rests on the bank of the river. An option this afternoon is to take a canoe trip on the peaceful Orange River and check out the bird life.
Day 5, Orange River - South Africa to Cedarberg
An early morning start sees us travelling south through Namaqualand - well known for its glorious Namaqua wildflowers flooding the fields with colour for miles and miles each spring. We stop for the night in 'Wine Country' and our lovely campsite is surrounded by local wine farms. The stunning scenery ranges from the towering Cederberg Mountains to the flat fields of maize on the plain.
Day 6, Cedarberg Mountains to Cape Town
After passing through the fruit growing area of Citrusdal we cross the Picketberg Pass and head into the Cape's main wine growing regions. On a clear day we will see Table Mountain from afar - assuming the 'Table Cloth' doesn't hamper our efforts - arriving in the 'Mother City' in the afternoon.
Day 7, Cape Town
Your tour ends this morning after breakfast. Make sure to spend a few extra days exploring this cosmopolitan city - the Mother City of South Africa.
Meals included in your tour cost
6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners
There are 9 optional activities available on this trip.
Prices shown are approximate
- TBA Game Fishing
- $40 Orange River Canoeing
- $80 Paragliding
- $35 Sossusvlei Guided Walk
- $350 Sossusvlei Scenic Flight
- $85 Swakopmund Quadbiking
- $65 Swakopmund Sandboarding
- $350 Swakopmund Sky Diving
- $75 Swakopmund Township Tour
| Tour Starts | Tour Ends | Price | Enquire or Add to Backpack |
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26 May 2013 |
01 Jun 2013 |
US$ 490 + US$ 240 |
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09 Jun 2013 |
15 Jun 2013 |
US$ 490 + US$ 240 |
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23 Jun 2013 |
29 Jun 2013 |
US$ 490 + US$ 240 |
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07 Jul 2013 |
13 Jul 2013 |
US$ 490 + US$ 240 |
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21 Jul 2013 |
27 Jul 2013 |
US$ 490 + US$ 240 |
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04 Aug 2013 |
10 Aug 2013 |
US$ 490 + US$ 240 |
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18 Aug 2013 |
24 Aug 2013 |
US$ 490 + US$ 240 |
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01 Sep 2013 |
07 Sep 2013 |
US$ 490 + US$ 240 |
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15 Sep 2013 |
21 Sep 2013 |
US$ 490 + US$ 240 |
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29 Sep 2013 |
05 Oct 2013 |
US$ 490 + US$ 240 |
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13 Oct 2013 |
19 Oct 2013 |
US$ 490 + US$ 240 |
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27 Oct 2013 |
02 Nov 2013 |
US$ 490 + US$ 240 |
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10 Nov 2013 |
16 Nov 2013 |
US$ 490 + US$ 240 |
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24 Nov 2013 |
30 Nov 2013 |
US$ 490 + US$ 240 |
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08 Dec 2013 |
14 Dec 2013 |
US$ 490 + US$ 240 |
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22 Dec 2013 |
28 Dec 2013 |
US$ 490 + US$ 240 |
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Route Info and Logistics
This tour goes through: Swakopmund, Cape Town & 4 other destination(s) in Africa.
Tour Detail
Crew: 3 crew (including cook)
Vehicle: Overland Truck
Available in Reverse 
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