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Taste of the Desert

This tour takes you from Cape Town to Swakopmund in 7 days. PDFGrab the Tour Dossier PDF.

Current Price

ZAR 5950  Currency Converter + ZAR 560 Local Payment ZAR 170 Single Supplement (if needed)

Duration

7 days

Type

Camping Tour

Accommodation

Camping
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

From the coastal beauty of Cape Town through the arid desert of Namibia this short tour explores the best of both worlds. End it off with some serious adventure in Swakopmund!

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Tour Code

CTS7-13

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 - 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.

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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!

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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.

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Day 7, 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

6 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 5 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 6 optional activities available on this trip.

Prices shown are approximate

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12 Feb 2012

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10 Nov 2012

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11 Nov 2012

17 Nov 2012

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14 Nov 2012

20 Nov 2012

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24 Nov 2012

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28 Nov 2012

04 Dec 2012

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02 Dec 2012

08 Dec 2012

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09 Dec 2012

15 Dec 2012

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12 Dec 2012

18 Dec 2012

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16 Dec 2012

22 Dec 2012

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23 Dec 2012

29 Dec 2012

ZAR 5950 + ZAR 560

26 Dec 2012

01 Jan 2013

ZAR 5950 + ZAR 560

30 Dec 2012

05 Jan 2013

ZAR 5950 + ZAR 560

Route Info and Logistics

This tour goes through: Cape Town, Swakopmund & 4 other destination(s) in Africa.

Tour Detail

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

Available in Reverse

This tour is also available in reverse.

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A short trip but packed with plenty of African highlights! The second biggest canyon in the world, the oldest desert in the world and the best sand boarding in the world, all covered by this overland tour!

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