Cape & Dunes Northbound: Wildlife & Starry Night Skies

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  • No booking fees
  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 13 days
  • tour type Group Request as private
  • age requirement 18-39 yrs
  • max group size 22
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-4658
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Cape Town, South Africa
  • Ends Windhoek, Namibia
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Soak up cosmopolitan Cape Town.
  • Take in the breathtaking view of the immense Fish River Canyon.
  • Tackle the world's largest sand dunes.
  • Get your adrenaline going with adventurous activities.
  • Snap shots of the "big five" in Etosha National Park
The trip "Cape & Dunes Northbound: Wildlife & Starry Night Skies" starts from Cape Town and ends in Windhoek. This is a wildlife trip that takes 13 days taking you through Cape Town, Sossusvlei, Orange River, Waterberg Plateau and 7 other destinations in South Africa and Namibia. This is a guided group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Now's the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. From bustling city streets to sand dunes and safaris, the sites of Africa will have your eyes (and mouth) wide open at every turn. This quintessential 13-day adventure takes you from a thrilling wildlife safari drive through Etosha National Park to the bizarre lunar landscapes of Swakopmund and camping experiences where you'll doze off underneath big African skies. Your rugged Lando (overland adventure vehicle) will get you to the sites safely, an expert CEO (Chief Experience Officer) to take care of the hassles, and plenty of optional excursions, you’ll be free to absorb the spirit of these lively countries.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Cape Town
  • Day 2: Cape Town/Cederberg
  • Day 3: Cederberg/Orange River
  • Day 4: Orange River/Fish River Canyon
  • Day 5: Fish River Canyon/Namib Desert
  • Day 6: Namib Desert
  • Day 7: Namib Desert/Swakopmund
  • Day 8: Swakopmund
  • Day 9: Swakopmund/Spitzkoppe
  • Day 10: Spitzkoppe/Etosha National Park
  • Day 11: Etosha National Park
  • Day 12: Etosha National Park/Waterberg Plateau
  • Day 13: Waterberg Plateau/Windhoek
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Hostel (3 nts, multi-share), participation camping (9 nts)
Meals
  • 11 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 9 dinners
    Note: Allow USD60-80 for meals not included.
Transport
  • Lando (overland adventure vehicle), walking.
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
  • 2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, local guides.
Included activities
  • Your G for Good Moment: !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre, Yzerfontein
  • Your G for Good Moment: Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop, Windhoek
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
  • Fish River Canyon, Park fees for Dune 45, Sesriem Canyon, and Spitzkoppe entrance fees
  • Etosha NP entrance with wildlife safari drives
  • Waterberg Plateau visit
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Cape Town and from Windhoek are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Cape & Dunes Northbound: Wildlife & Starry Night Skies tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Cape & Dunes Northbound: Wildlife & Starry Night Skies tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 29 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Cape & Dunes Northbound: Wildlife & Starry Night Skies tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Cape & Dunes Northbound: Wildlife & Starry Night Skies tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Age Requirement

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on this tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Does this trip suit me?
  • 1. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
  • 2. Travel Style : 18-to-Thirtysomethings Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.
  • 3. Service Level : Camping Camping most nights with some hotel/hostel stays to start and throughout; affordable public and private transport.
  • 4. Physical Grading : 3 - Average Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
  • This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.
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