Cape & Dunes Discoverer

5.0Based on
12 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
18 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Highlights

Marvel at Fish River Canyon.

Climb Dune 45.

Get your adrenaline going with adventure activities in Swakopmund.

Spot wildlife in beautiful Etosha National Park.

Itinerary

The "Cape & Dunes Discoverer" tour offers a captivating 12-day wildlife and nature adventure from Windhoek to Cape Town, perfect for experienced travelers seeking variety and comfort. Traverse the dramatic landscapes of Etosha National Park, Lambert’s Bay, and Africa’s largest canyon, while alternating between hotels, camping, and guesthouses for a well-rounded experience. Safari drives, hikes on towering dunes, and cultural encounters are all orchestrated by a knowledgeable CEO, ensuring seamless exploration and plenty of time to recharge. The unique selling point? A thoughtfully curated itinerary blending stunning scenery, wildlife spectacles, and cultural charm—delivering a truly only-in-Africa experience.

day 1 - Windhoek

Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.

Accomodation:Auas City Hotel (or similar)
Included Activity:Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2 - Windhoek/Etosha National Park

Visit the G Adventures supported Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop, just outside of Windhoek, to pick up a tasty packed lunch, then continue up to Etosha National Park. Enjoy an afternoon wildlife safari drive in our touring vehicle, then opt to explore more on an open vehicle night drive.
Leave Windhoek and head north through the Namibian countryside to Etosha National Park and enjoy a wildlife safari drive in our touring vehicle. Keep an eye out for lions, giraffes, elephants, and antelopes. After sunset, some animals may head to the watering holes near the campground.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation:Okaukeujo Restcamp (or similar)
Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 5.5 hr Distance : 450 km
Included Activities:Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop, Etosha National Park Wildlife Safari Drive
Optional Activities:Etosha Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive Set off in an open 4x4 safari vehicle with a naturalist guide in search of the stunning wildlife in the park. Wildlife often come to the many watering holes to drink, so keep your eyes peeled for many animals on the move.

day 3 - Etosha National Park

Enjoy another wildlife safari drive in our touring vehicle and keep your eyes peeled for some of the famous wildlife.

Meal:Dinner
Accomodation:Okaukeujo Restcamp (or similar)
Included Activity:Etosha National Park Wildlife Safari Drive
Optional Activities:Etosha Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive Set off in an open 4x4 safari vehicle with a naturalist guide in search of the stunning wildlife in the park. Wildlife often come to the many watering holes to drink, so keep your eyes peeled for many animals on the move.

day 4 - Etosha National Park/Swakopmund

Sit back and watch the stunning desert landscape go by enroute to western Namibia.
Watch the beautiful desert landscape go by en route to western Namibia.

Spend two nights in the area exploring this historical town or trying some of the numerous activities available, such as sandboarding or a skydiving.

Swakopmund has bizarre lunar landscapes, unforgettable sunsets, and prehistoric Welwitchia plants.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Hotel Deutsches Haus (or similar)
Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 7.5 hr Distance : 610 km

day 5 - Swakopmund

Spend a Day exploring all the area has to offer. Optional activities include sandboarding, skydiving, and a township tour.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Hotel Deutsches Haus (or similar)
Optional Activities:Sandboarding in the Namib Desert Head out into the desert, grab a board, and surf the sand dunes. Choose to lie down headfirst, or stand up, surfer-style., Living Desert Tour Hop into a 4x4 vehicle and set out into the desert. An expert guide will point out signs of animal life and emphasize survival in the harsh desert landscape for both humans and animals., Skeleton Coast Scenic Flight , Mondesa Township Tour Explore the back streets and local culture on a guided interpretive walk. 


Learn about the history of Swakopmund, its housing and other various topics to get a better understanding of local life. Visit a woman from the Herero ethnic group and also a Nama Medicine Woman, who will host a 'click' lesson in the local Daman language. Finish at a local pub called a 'shebeen' with the opportunity to try the local bush delicacy of Mopani worms and a drink. , Swakopmund Skydiving

day 6 - Swakopmund/Namib Desert

Travel into the beautiful Namib Desert, stopping at Walvis Bay on the way.
Get a real feel for the Namib Desert as we spend hours crossing this empty region.

En route, take a coffee break in Solitaire, a mystical village consisting of a filling station, a general dealer/coffee shop, and a small mechanical workshop. Drive through Walvis Bay, the only town on the Namibian coastline that boasts a deep sea harbor.

Arrive in the area in the late afternoon, where the towering red sand dunes of Sossusvlei form the gateway into the Namib Desert.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Sossus Oasis Camp Site (or similar)
Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 4.5 hr Distance : 260 km

day 7 - Namib Desert

Visit Sossusvlei Dunes and Sesriem Canyon, and climb the towering Dune 45. Opt to visit Deadvlei.
Enjoy a visit to Sossusvlei, a clay pan enclosed by the world’s largest sand dunes, up to 300m (984 ft) high. Here, use some free time to enjoy the sand dunes on your own. Visit the Sesriem Canyon, a small canyon typical of the area.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Sossus Oasis Camp Site (or similar)
Included Activities:Sossusvlei Dunes Visit, Sesriem Canyon Visit

day 8 - Namib Desert/Keetmanshoop

Continue south through the Namib Desert to Keetmanshoop, enjoying dramatic Namibian landscapes along the way. In the afternoon enjoy a visit to the rare Quiver Tree Forest.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Quiver Inn Guesthouse (or similar)
Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 6.0 hr - 8.0 hr Distance : 500 km
Included Activity:Quiver Tree Forest

day 9 - Keetmanshoop/Orange River

Early start and visit the geological formation: Giant's Playground. Drive South and later in the Day visit the breathtaking Fish River Canyon. Then, continue on to the banks of the Orange River with time to swim or just relax. Enjoy the beautiful scenery in this part of the country.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Norotshama River Resort (or similar)
Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 2.0 hr Distance : 150 km, Private Vehicle Duration : 6.0 hr Distance : 250 km
Included Activities:Giant's Playground, Fish River Canyon Visit

day 10 - Orange River/Lambert's Bay

Cross the border into South Africa and continue down the coast to Lambert's Bay, stopping along the way for an included wine tasting. Then, opt to visit Bird Island or stroll through this charming town.
We head towards the coast again and on to Lambert’s Bay, a picturesque town on the west coast of South Africa.

Enjoy an included wine tasting at Lambert’s Bay. Learn how to analyze your palates, listen to your taste buds, and how to pair your food with the best wine raised in the foothills of the Cederburg Mountains.

In the afternoon, opt to visit the well known Bird Island where you can find more than 25,000 blue-eyed gannets at certain times of the year. Penguins also gather on this island for breeding between August and October.

Opt to stroll through this lovely town, visiting unique artisan shops and boutiques.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Sir Lambert's Guest House (or similar)
Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 7.0 hr Distance : 450 km
Included Activities:Border Crossing (Namibia - South Africa), Lambert's Bay Wine Tasting
Optional Activities:Bird Island Visit Enjoy a visit to aptly-named Bird Island; you can find more than 25,000 blue-eyed gannets at certain times of the year here. Penguins also gather on this island for breeding between August and October.

day 11 - Lambert's Bay/Cape Town

Continue on the last stretch of the trip to lovely Cape Town. Stop at the G Adventures supported !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre along the way, then get ready to explore the vibrant streets of this scenic coastal city.
While travelling towards Cape Town, through Namaqualand, keep an eye out for fields of Namaqualand daisies (in season August and September).

Cape Town has many different options should you book extra time to explore after the tour.

Visit Table Mountain, explore Cape Point (Cape of Good Hope), or join a wine tour in and around Stellenbosch (45 min drive). Visit the old French Huguenot town of Franschoek and surroundings (1 hr drive). For the truly adventurous, try skydiving, abseiling, or even cage diving, for a close encounter with the great white sharks.

Opt to wander through the city centre, which has some of the oldest buildings and gardens in South Africa (Botanical Gardens and Parliament Gardens), or visit the Cultural Historical Museum, Planetarium, and numerous other small museums and theaters.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Cresta Grande Cape Town (or similar)
Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 5.5 hr Distance : 350 km
Included Activity:!Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre

day 12 - Cape Town

Depart at any time.
We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to fully enjoy this city.

Meal:Breakfast
Optional Activities:Cape Point Explorer Day Tour , Table Mountain Cable Car , Urban Explorer Day Tour , Overberg Explorer Day Tour , West Coast Explorer Day Tour , Sandboarding and San Cultural Explorer Day Tour , Sandboarding Half Day Tour - Atlantis Dunes , Hout Bay Kayaking Half Day Tour , Wine Tour and Tasting
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What's Included

Accommodation
Hotels (5 nts), guesthouse (1 nt), lodges (1 nt), serviced camping (4 nts).
Meals
10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Note: Allow USD245-320 for meals not included.
Transport
Air-conditioned touring vehicles, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and driver throughout, local guides.
Included activities
Your G for Good Moment: Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop, WindhoekYour G for Good Moment: !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre, YzerfonteinYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Discover Moment: SwakopmundEtosha National Park entrance with wildlife safari drives in the touring vehicleSossusvlei Dunes and Sesriem Canyon entranceFish River Canyon entranceWine tasting in Lambert's Bay

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