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Cape and Namibia Adventure

4.9Based on
12 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers
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 the Fish River Canyon.

Climb Dune 45.

Get your adrenaline going with adventure activities in Swakopmund.

Spot wildlife in beautiful Etosha National Park

Itinerary

From the cosmopolitan buzz of Cape Town to Namibia’s stark desert beauty, the Cape and Namibia Adventure offers a rich 12-day exploration for experienced travelers. Journey through Sossusvlei’s towering dunes, witness Africa’s deepest canyon, and spot wildlife in Etosha National Park. With a mix of hotels, camping, and guesthouses, and all logistics handled by a Chief Experience Officer, you’ll enjoy a seamless blend of adventure and comfort. The USP: experiencing Southern Africa’s jaw-dropping contrasts in scenery and wildlife, all within a thoughtfully curated tour package.

day 1 - Cape Town

Arrive at any time.
Get the most out of your time in Cape Town by pre-booking the South African Wine Tour and Tasting extra. If you do, we recommend booking accommodation for an extra night pre-tour as this activity has an early start time. Please note, due to the timings of this activity, there is a possibility you may miss the welcome meeting on day 1 of your tour - in this case, your CEO will leave you a message detailing what time and where you should meet the next morning.

Accomodation:Cresta Grande Cape Town (or similar)
Included Activity:Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr
Optional Activities:Hout Bay Kayaking Half Day Tour , Table Mountain Cable Car , Two Oceans Aquarium , South African Wine Tour and Tasting , Cape Point Explorer Day Tour , 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

day 2 - Cape Town/Lambert's Bay

Head up the Cape's west coast, stopping at the G Adventures supported !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre. Arrive in Lambert's Bay and enjoy an included wine tasting. Then, opt to visit Bird Island, or stroll through this charming town.
Today's journey takes you to Lambert’s Bay, a picturesque town on the west coast of South Africa, where you will enjoy an included wine tasting. 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.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Sir Lambert's Guest House (or similar)
Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 5.5 hr Distance : 350 km
Included Activities:!Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre, 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 3 - Lambert's Bay/Orange River

Continue north and cross into Namibia. Settle in along the banks of the Orange River with time to enjoy your surroundings.
Travelling north, the group will enjoy a full day's travel through this dry and remote part of South Africa.

In the mid-afternoon, cross into Namibia and a more arid region with a stop at scenic Orange River for the evening. After getting settled, choose to enjoy the late afternoon by the river bank.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Norotshama River Resort (or similar)
Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 7.0 hr Distance : 450 km
Included Activity:Border Crossing (South Africa - Namibia)

day 4 - Orange River/Fish River Canyon/Keetmanshoop

This morning, leave the banks of the Orange River behind as you continue on to Fish River Canyon. Visit this breathtaking canyon, then travel north, enjoying dramatic Namibian landscapes as you head up towards Keetmanshoop. In the afternoon visit the geological formation: Giant's Playground and the Quiver Tree Forest.

Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:Quiver Inn Guesthouse (or similar)
Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 2.0 hr Distance : 124 km, Private Vehicle Duration : 2.0 hr Distance : 150 km
Included Activities:Fish River Canyon Visit, Quiver Tree Forest, Giant's Playground

day 5 - Keetmanshoop/Namib Desert

Start early and travel north enjoying the dramatic Namibian landscape as you head up towards Sesriem.
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 : 6.0 hr - 8.0 hr Distance : 500 km

day 6 - 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
Optional Activities:Deadvlei Visit Venture out into Deadvlei. These drylands boast incredible contrasts of black dead trees amidst the white clay soil, surrounded by red sand dunes reaching up to 300 meters high. We don't want to spoil too much; go and see this unique site for yourselves - it's a must for any traveller to Namibia.

day 7 - Namib Desert/Swakopmund

Enjoy the views of the Namib desert before arriving in the historical town of Swakopmund.
Get a real feel for the Namib Desert as we spend hours crossing this empty region.

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

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 : 4.5 hr Distance : 260 km
Optional Activities: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.

day 8 - Swakopmund

Spend a Day exploring all the area has to offer. Optional activities include sandboarding, skydiving, and a scenic flight.
You can pre-book your sky dive on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.

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., Skeleton Coast Scenic Flight , Swakopmund Skydiving , 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.

day 9 - Swakopmund/Etosha National Park

Enter Etosha National Park and enjoy an afternoon wildlife safari drive in our touring vehicle.
Begin moving east into the interior of Namibia. On this route, pass through a lunar landscape and see the imposing Spitzkoppe, also known as the “Matterhorn” of Namibia, in the distance. Visit Etosha National Park on a wildlife safari drive in our touring vehicle. Keep an eye out for lions, giraffes, elephants, rhinos, and antelopes. After sunset, some animals may head to the watering holes near the campground.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner
Accomodation:NWR Etosha NP Okaukeujo Restcamp (or similar)
Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 7.5 hr Distance : 610 km
Included Activity:Etosha National Park Wildlife Safari Drive

day 10 - Etosha National Park

Enjoy another wildlife safari drive in our touring vehicle and keep your eyes peeled for the vast array of incredible animals.

Meal:Dinner
Accomodation:NWR Etosha NP 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 11 - Etosha National Park/Windhoek

Arrive in Windhoek and visit the G Adventures supported Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop for an included lunch.
Leave Etosha National Park and head south through the Namibian countryside to Windhoek.

Meal:Lunch
Accomodation:Auas City Hotel (or similar)
Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 5.0 hr - 6.0 hr Distance : 415 km
Included Activity:Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop

day 12 - Windhoek

Depart at any time.

Meal:Breakfast
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What's Included

Accommodation
Hotels (5 nts), guesthouse (1 nt), lodges (1 nt), serviced camping (4 nts).
Meals
9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Note: Allow USD250-325 for meals not included.
Transport
Air-conditioned touring vehicle, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
CEO (Chief Experience Officer)/driver throughout, local guides.
Included activities
Your G for Good Moment: !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre, YzerfonteinYour G for Good Moment: Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop, WindhoekYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Discover Moment: SwakopmundFish River Canyon entranceSossusvlei Dunes and Sesriem Canyon entranceEtosha National Park entrance with wildlife safari drivesWine tasting in Lambert's Bay

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Bhavesh DVerified Traveler
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Really great

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Chloe RVerified Traveler
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Excellent

Wild landscapes, intrepid activities and all the laughs - what an epic trip! Taffy was an incredible guide - communicative, knowledgeable on local culture, and the best laugh! We felt safe in his presence, he's an amazing cook, and he's a credit to G Adventures!

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MonaVerified Traveler
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Really good experience for a first impression into african culture! Beautiful nature!

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Robert CVerified Traveler
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Excellent

Great way to explore Namibia.

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Andrea KVerified Traveler
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Excellent

The trip was amazing! My highlights were definitely the Namib desert including our climb on Dune 45 and the waterhole in Etosha National Park, where we could watch different animals drink in the evening. There was a good balance between activities and spare time and even the bus rides went by fast as we could watch the amazing landscapes in South Africa and Namibia. The crew including our CEO Taffy and the bus drivers Larry and Barry were super nice and supportive and our group was amazing!

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