Cape & Dunes Southbound: Desert Camping & Safari Drives

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 14 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 18-39 yrs
max group size 22
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-4834
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Operated in English

Starts Windhoek, Namibia
Ends Cape Town, South Africa

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Search for the Big Five in Etosha National Park.
Get the adrenaline pumping with adventure activities in Swakopmund.
Tackle the world's largest sand dunes.
Appreciate beauty in the Fish River Canyon.
Get cultured in Cape Town

Start in Windhoek and end in Cape Town, the trip "Cape & Dunes Southbound: Desert Camping & Safari Drives" is a guided wildlife tour that takes 14 days. You will be traveling through Cederberg, Waterberg Plateau, Spitzkoppe and 8 other destinations in South Africa and Namibia. "Cape & Dunes Southbound: Desert Camping & Safari Drives" is a group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others. Please see the package includes section for further details.

Now's the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Lions, elephants, and springboks… oh my! On this two-week adventure, you'll experience incredible desert scenery, cosmopolitan city streets, and wonderful wildlife as you discover the diverse riches of South Africa and Namibia. Explore some of the world's highest sand dunes, visit Africa's largest canyon, and venture through Etosha National Park in search of the "big five." Our expert CEOs will reveal the region’s hidden gems, taking the hassle out of travel so you can sit back and soak it all in.

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Day 1: Windhoek
Day 2: Windhoek/Waterberg Plateau
Day 3: Waterberg Plateau/Etosha National Park
Day 4: Etosha National Park
Day 5: Etosha National Park/Spitzkoppe
Day 6: Spitzkoppe/Swakopmund
Day 7: Swakopmund
Day 8: Swakopmund/Namib Desert
Day 9: Namib Desert
Day 10: Namib Desert/Fish River Canyon
Day 11: Fish River Canyon/Orange River
Day 12: Orange River/Cederberg
Day 13: Cederberg/Cape Town
Day 14: Cape Town

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Participation camping (8 nts), permanent tented camp (1 nt), backpacker guesthouse (2 nts, multi-share with up to 10 people), bush camping (1 nt), hostel (1 nt multi-share up to 4 people).

Meals

12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 9 dinners
Note: Allow USD75-100 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: Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop, Windhoek
Your G for Good Moment: !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre, Yzerfontein
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Waterberg Plateau visit
Etosha National Park entrance with wildlife safari drives
Entrance to Sossusvlei Dunes, Fish River Canyon, and Spitzkoppe

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Windhoek and from Cape Town 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 Southbound: Desert Camping & Safari Drives tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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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:

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Protected Travel within your own bubble.
Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Cape & Dunes Southbound: Desert Camping & Safari Drives 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 19 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 19 June 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 Southbound: Desert Camping & Safari Drives 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 Southbound: Desert Camping & Safari Drives 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. Travel Style : 18-to-Thirtysomethings Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.

2. 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.

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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