Journeys: Cape Town, Kruger & Namibia Tour with 5 Reviews by G Adventures

19 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

12 peopleMaximum group size

12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Cape Town, South Africa

Ends

Windhoek, Namibia

Highlights

Explore vibrant Cape Town.

Enjoy a traditional South African barbecue.

Look out for the Big Five on wildlife safaris.

Experience a traditional dinner.

Visit the Cheetah Conservation Fund

Itinerary

Discover the soul of southern Africa on the Journeys: Cape Town, Kruger & Namibia tour—a 19-day exploration from vibrant Cape Town to the wilds of Namibia. This tour offers a rich tapestry of experiences, from scaling Table Mountain’s heights to tracking the famed Big Five in Kruger’s private reserves, guided by researchers from the National Geographic–sponsored Big Cats Initiative.

Beyond the wildlife, the journey takes you to the world’s oldest desert, where you’ll embark on a Sandwich Harbour and Skeleton Coast excursion, experiencing Namibia’s dramatic landscapes first-hand. With seamless transport, comfortable accommodations, and immersive excursions, this trip balances adventure with ease.

What sets this tour apart is its access to conservation experts and unique excursions across two of Africa’s most captivating countries, making it an exceptional journey for those seeking both iconic sights and meaningful encounters.

day 1 - Cape Town

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.

Accomodation:The Portswood Hotel (or similar)

Transport:Transport Duration : 1.0 hr

Included Activity:Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2 - Cape Town

Begin the Day with an exploration of vibrant Cape Town, wandering through the multicultural Bo-Kaap neighborhood. Then enjoy an exclusive guided tour of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, named by National Geographic Travel as one of the world’s 10 most magnificent gardens. Later, stop by Boulders Beach to see the resident population of African penguins, and continue to the Cape Point lighthouse and the Cape of Good Hope, the southwesternmost point in Africa.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:The Portswood Hotel (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle

Included Activities:Kirstenbosch Guided Walk Duration : 2.0 hr, Guided Cape Town Orientation Tour and Excursion to Cape Point Duration : 7.0 hr

day 3 - Cape Town

Enjoy a Day of leisure in Cape Town, choosing from a variety of optional activities. Hop on a cable car to the summit, taking in extraordinary views of the city and the Atlantic seaboard. Or explore the Cape Winelands, visiting the historical city of Stellenbosch, touring wine estates with expert guides, and indulging in a variety of tastings and pairings.
There is something for everyone in Cape Town. Visit Table Mountain, walk the V&A Waterfront or embark on a wine tour in and around Stellenbosch. For the adventurous, opt to go, abseiling. Wander through the city centre, which has some of the oldest buildings and gardens in South Africa. Check out the Cultural Historical Museum, Planetarium, and many other museums and theatres.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:The Portswood Hotel (or similar)

Optional Activities:Two Oceans Aquarium , South African Wine Tour and Tasting , Table Mountain Cable Car , Whale and Bird Watching at Dyer Island

day 4 - Cape Town/Johannesburg

Fly to Johannesburg, then take a guided tour of Soweto township. Soweto was an important center of South Africa’s anti-apartheid movement and home to its leader, Nelson Mandela. Visit the Mandela House Museum and learn about this painful chapter in the country’s history.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Southern Sun Rosebank (or similar)

Transport:Plane Duration : 2.0 hr

Included Activity:Soweto Tour Duration : 1.0 hr - 2.0 hr

day 5 - Johannesburg/Greater Kruger Area

Set out towards Kruger National Park via the magnificent Panorama Route, one of the world’s most picturesque drives. Make stops at the dramatic Blyde River Canyon and Bourke's Luck Potholes, and take in panoramic views of the forest-covered valley from the God's Window viewpoint. Continue to our lodge near Kruger National park, savour a delicious South African Dinner in this picturesque location.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Umbhaba Eco Lodge (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 7.0 hr - 8.5 hr Distance : 500 km

Included Activity:Panorama Route Scenic Drive

day 6 - Kruger National Park

Rise early and climb aboard an open jeep for a full-day safari in Kruger National Park—home to an extraordinary array of large mammals. Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and perhaps elusive leopards as we explore this breathtaking wilderness of savanna and scrubland. Return to our lodge in the evening, where you can take some time to relax and enjoy the nocturnal sounds of the bush.
At over 19,000 sq km (7,500 sq mi), South Africa’s Kruger National Park is one of the largest and most impressive animal reserves in the world. With 147 species, Kruger has more species of large mammals than any other park on the continent.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Umbhaba Eco Lodge (or similar)

Included Activity:Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive - Full day Duration : 6.0 hr - 7.0 hr

day 7 - Greater Kruger Area/Karongwe Private Game Reserve

Travel to the Karongwe Private Game Reserve, a pristine wildlife sanctuary located in the Greater Kruger area. Meet with a researcher from the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Cheetah Range Expansion Project—a program funded in part by National Geographic’s Big Cats Initiative. Sit back for a lecture and learn about efforts to protect the region’s cheetahs and other carnivores. After, the researcher then joins us for a wildlife-viewing excursion through the reserve.
For the next two days, enjoy ranger-led morning and evening wildlife safari drives in an open safari vehicle in Karongwe Nature Reserve, searching for Africa's famed Big Five. With over 9,000 hectares (22,240 acres) of supreme African bushveld, Karongwe Private Game Reserve is home to many creatures, and our safari drives provide several opportunities for wildlife viewing.

We use various accommodations within the reserve (the location is based on availability). During your time here, you will either stay in lodge rooms or very comfortable permanent tents (both of equal quality and with similar amenities).

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Karongwe Portfolio - Chisomo Safari Camp (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 3.0 hr Distance : 150 km

Included Activity:Carnivore Conservation Experience

day 8 - Karongwe Private Game Reserve

Spend the Day exploring Karongwe on morning and afternoon safaris with our local guides. Search for Africa's famed "big five" as we drive through the shrublands of the bushveld. Back at camp, relax on deck or take a walk around the grounds before enjoying a traditional South African dinner with your fellow travellers.
Wake up before the sun (around 5am) and sip your morning coffee before heading out on a morning wildlife safari drive. Return to the lodge for brunch and some leisure time. Converse on the deck, walk the grounds and gardens, and enjoy high tea. Following tea, it's time for a late afternoon safari drive. After spotting tons of wildlife, it’s time to return to camp and freshen up before dinner, a traditional braai.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Karongwe Portfolio - Chisomo Safari Camp (or similar)

Included Activities:Karongwe Private Reserve Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive Duration : 3.0 hr, Boma Braai

day 9 - Karongwe Private Game Reserve/Johannesburg

Embark on one last safari this morning, keeping a lookout for Karongwe’s iconic inhabitants. Then head back to the city, where you’ll enjoy dinner in our lodge.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Southern Sun Rosebank (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 7.0 hr Distance : 500 km

Included Activity:Karongwe Private Reserve Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive Duration : 3.0 hr

day 10 - Johannesburg/Windhoek

Fly to Windhoek and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy free time to explore the Namibian capital this afternoon.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Windhoek Country Club Resort (or similar)

Transport:Plane Duration : 2.0 hr

day 11 - Windhoek/Sesriem

Set off from the Namibian capital towards Sesriem, the gateway to jaw-dropping Namib-Naukluft National Park. Drive past red-hued desertscapes, stark camel thorn trees, and dramatic curved dunes while keeping an eye out for the astonishing creatures that call these arid lands home—the oryx, springbok, jackal, hyena, and more. Settle in to our lodge and relax poolside, watching a fiery crimson sunset over the desert.
Enjoy postcard perfect desert scenery around Sesriem and Sossusvlei - vast desertscapes of reds and orange, stark camel thorn trees and towering dunes with dramatic curved ridges. Also keep an eye out for the surprising amount of wildlife that call this area home such as oryx, springbok, jackal, ground squirrel and hyena.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Sossusvlei Lodge (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 5.0 hr - 6.0 hr Distance : 340 km

Optional Activities:Sossusvlei Sundowner & Nature Drive

day 12 - Sesriem

Embark on a thrilling excursion into one of Africa’s largest national parks. Explore the Namib desert, the oldest desert in the world; and venture to the massive dunes at Sossusvlei and the white clay pan of Deadvlei. Capture dramatic images of dead camel thorn trees against a backdrop of orange dunes and a crisp blue sky. Then visit the Sesriem Canyon, a natural gorge carved out by the Tsauchab River over millions of years.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Sossusvlei Lodge (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle, 4x4

Included Activities:Sossusvlei Dunes Visit, Deadvlei Visit Duration : 1.5 hr, Sesriem Canyon Visit

Optional Activities:Sossusvlei Sundowner & Nature Drive

day 13 - Sesriem/Swakopmund

Continue by road through changing desert landscapes towards the coastal city of Swakopmund. Look out for roaming zebra, kudu, springbok, and oryx on the way and stop at a local bakery renowned for its delicious homemade apple pies. Enjoy one of these tasty, fresh baked treats before the group gathers with our local guide for the bushman walk through the desert. Along the walk, learn about the survival strategies of bushmen who lived in this inhospitable area thousands of years ago and search for the smaller wildlife that has managed to survive here, such as snakes, geckos, spiders, and an array of insects. Continue on to Swakopmund later in the Day for free time, or join an orientation walk. Dinner will be at your leisure with options in town and at the hotel.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Hansa Hotel (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 7.0 hr - 8.0 hr Distance : 375 km

Included Activity:Living Desert Walk Duration : 2.0 hr

day 14 - Swakopmund

Rise early for breakfast at the hotel. Our local guide will meet the group there before beginning our excursion to Sandwich Harbour and the Skeleton Coast. Travel on scenic roads to Walvis Bay while our guide provides background information on the Namib Desert landscape and wildlife. After stopping at a few different viewpoints the group will enter Namib Naukluft Park, and depending on the tide, drive along the beach to Sandwich Harbour. Enjoy a deeper immersion into this ever shifting environment on an exhilarating 4x4 ride through the towering dunes. Stop for lunch along the route at a private location in the park to fully appreciate the desert meeting the ocean.

This afternoon, take a tour of Mondesa township with a local guide, learning about its people and history. Visit the local market for an introduction to traditional foods such as wild spinach, mopane worms, and dried sardines or kapenta. Stop by an arts and crafts shop; chat with the locals; and round off the Day with dinner and a performance at a cozy family-run establishment.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Hansa Hotel (or similar)

Included Activities:Sandwich Harbour & Skeleton Coast Excursion Duration : 6.0 hr, Mondesa Township Walk

day 15 - Swakopmund

Enjoy a free morning in Swakopmund, getting a taste of the town’s unique Afro-German culture; or opt to try different activities like, sandboarding in the Namib desert, sea kayaking, or a fat tire bike tour of Old City Swakopmund. In the evening, come together as a group for an included dinner at the hotel.
Explore the town's unique mix of German and African culture and opt to visit curio shops, the museum and restaurants. Optional activities include sandboarding.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Hansa Hotel (or similar)

Optional Activities:Fat Tire Bike Tours , 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., Sea Kayaking

day 16 - Swakopmund/Etosha National Park Area

Depart from Swakopmund right after breakfast and travel towards Etosha National Park, arguably Namibia’s most spectacular wildlife sanctuary. Stop in Outjo for a refreshing break in this charming town before continuing your journey to Etosha National Park. Opt to enjoy lunch at one of the local cafes or restaurants, savor a taste of Namibian hospitality, and stretch those legs. Continue onwards to our lodge, located outside of the park and spend the evening at leisure, or on an optional wildlife drive in the surrounding area.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Taleni Etosha Village (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 7.5 hr Distance : 610 km

day 17 - Etosha National Park Area

Spend a full Day on safari in Etosha National Park, where open grasslands converge on a massive salt pan. Etosha harbours some of the largest populations of lions, elephants, and other endangered species, so keep your camera on the ready as you explore in your open vehicle. Enjoy lunch at one of the park’s rest areas, where you can also take a swim; and sit back and watch all manner of creatures—including hundreds of species of birds—flock to the nearby watering hole.
After the vast desert, Etosha National Park, offers a contrast of wide open grasslands, a massive salt pan that covers 4731km² and tall camel thorn trees intermixed with Mopani trees. With a combination of natural waterholes, and diverse vegetation, wildlife flock to the park. Some of the largest elephants in Africa can be found in areas of thicker vegetation, as well as leopards. Lions, giraffe, ostrich and many antelope species can be found in the grasslands, while birders will love the salt pans which attract flamingos in the rainy season. More than 340 bird species have been counted in Etosha National Park including the European bee-eater, the kori bustard and numerous migratory birds.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Taleni Etosha Village (or similar)

Included Activity:Etosha Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive Duration : 7.0 hr - 8.0 hr

day 18 - Etosha National Park Area/Windhoek

After breakfast, visit the Cheetah Conservation Fund, a global research and education center founded by National Geographic Grantee Dr Laurie Marker. Tour the facility to learn about the important conservation and community outreach work they do to protect the world’s fastest land animal, and enjoy a talk by one of the researchers. Then head out on a drive through the grounds to meet some of the center’s rescued and rehabilitated cheetahs. Continue to Windhoek for our final evening.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Windhoek Country Club Resort (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 5.0 hr - 6.0 hr Distance : 415 km

Included Activity:Cheetah Conservation Experience Duration : 2.0 hr - 3.0 hr

day 19 - Windhoek

Depart at any time.

Meal:Breakfast

Included Activity:Departure Day

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Accommodation

Hotel – 9 nts, Lodge – 7 nts, Comfortable tent or chalets – 2 nts.

Meals

18 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 12 dinners
Note: Allow USD330-430 for meals not included.

Transport

Air-conditioned touring vehicle, 4x4, open safari vehicle, plane, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer), local CEO in Cape Town, local guides/rangers.

Included activities

Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Kirstenbosch Guided Walk, Cape TownYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Carnivore Conservation Experience, Karongwe Private Game ReserveYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Mondesa Township Walk, SwakopmundYour Journeys Highlight Moment: Cheetah Conservation Experience, OtjiwarongoYour Foodie Moment: Boma Braai, Karongwe Private Game ReserveYour Discover Moment: SwakopmundArrival transferOrientation drive of Cape TownExcursion to Cape Point and Boulders BeachSoweto tourPanorama Route scenic drive with entrancesKruger National Park and private nature reserve wildlife safari drives in open vehiclesSossusvlei desert excursionDesert excursion with a localSandwich Harbour & Skeleton Coast ExcursionFull-day open-vehicle wildlife safari drive in EtoshaInternal flights

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