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A complete tour of Namibia with the bonus of a Cape Town start. Discover the desert of Namibia, including Fish River Canyon, awesome red sand dunes of Sossusvlei, wildlife in Etosha National Park, and adventure activities in Swakopmund!    
The Route
Cape Town - Cedarberg - Gariep River - Fish River Canyon - Namib Desert - Swakopmund - Spitzkop - Ugab Wilderness - Etosha National Park - Windhoek
Departures
Tours depart Cape Town on Wednesday at 08:00. Tour ends in Windhoek on Tuesday at 08:00. Scheduled departure dates can be found below. Guests
Minimum 4 - Maximum 12
 | Tour Cost - Fully Guided | 01 Jan 2010 - 31 Dec 2010 | 01 Jan 2011 - 31 Dec 2011 | | Per Person Sharing - Euro's | €1215 | €1415 | | Cash Payment (Pay Guide on Day 1) - SA Rand | R1200 | R1200 | | Single Supplement - Euro's | €90 | €85 |
Day 1 of the tour
Departing, after a tour briefing, from Cape Town at 08:00 we visit the African Penguin colony en route to Cape Point Nature Reserve and spend the rest of the day relaxing on Hout Bay beach. We sample some of Cape Town’s culinary wonders at a local restaurant in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (own expense).
Overnight: Guest House - Cape Town (Bed & Breakfast)
Day 2 of the tour
The Cedarberg is a massive rocky wilderness where giant sandstone boulders have been sculpted by wind and rain into bizarre and artistic shapes. In the afternoon we explore the rugged landscape on foot.
Overnight: Camping - Cedarberg (Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)
Day 3 of the tour
We make our way into the more arid regions and entering Namibia, we camp at the Gariep River. You will have free time for swimming and relaxing or you can adventure down the river in canoes (own expense).
Overnight: Camping - Gariep River (Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)
Day 4 of the tour
We make our way to the Fish River Canyon, the second largest canyon in the world. In the afternoon we watch as a spectacular sunset slips over the canyon’s rim.
Overnight: Camping - Fish River Canyon (Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)
Days 5-6 of the tour
Towering red sand dunes of Sossusvlei form the gateway into the Namib Desert. We will walk to Sossusvlei, explore Sesriem Canyon and watch dramatic sunsets over the world’s highest sand dunes.
Overnight: Camping - Namib Desert (Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)
   
Days 7-8 of the tour
Lunar landscapes and the prehistoric Welwitchia plants surround the coastal town of Swakopmund. Day free to explore the town or try quad biking/ dune boarding (own expense). We enjoy evening restaurant meals (own expense) and overnight in a guest house.
Overnight: Chalet - Swakopmund (2 x Bed & Breakfast, 1 x Lunch)
Day 9 of the tour
Two days of beautiful desert landscapes. We move north along the arid coast to the Cape Cross seal colony before heading inland to set up camp under the Spitzkoppe, huge granite domes rising out of the desert. Enjoy a magnificent sunset. We will take a short walk to explore the area.
Overnight: Camping - Spitzkop (Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)
Day 10 of the tour
Our next stop is the Brandberg where we camp next to the dry Ugab River bed, home to the rare desert elephants. We explore the mountains on foot with our local guides, who lead us through this region adorned with rock art.
Overnight: Camping - Ugab Wilderness (Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)
Days 11-12 of the tour
Etosha National Park, “the great white place of dry water”, in the game rich northwest corner of Namibia offers a variety of wildlife. We take game drive around the huge dry pan to find the elephants, herds of antelope and lions around the waterholes before we camp at Okaukuejo with its flood-lit waterhole. (Subject to animal movements we may use any of the 3 camps in Etosha).
Overnight: Camping - Etosha National Park (Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)
Day 13 of the tour
The charm of the city of Windhoek lies in its harmonious blend of African and European cultures and the friendliness of its people. We visit the cosmopolitan capital and enjoy a restaurant meal (own expense).
Overnight: Guest House - Windhoek (Lunch, Bed & Breakfast)
Day 14 of the tour
Tour ends in Windhoek at the guest house after breakfast. Transfers to local airports are available.
Included
* 9 Nights Camping Accommodation
* 4 Nights Chalet/ Guest House Accommodation
* Entrance Fees
* Use of equipment (except sleeping bags and pillows)
* Meals as per itinerary
* Transportation in minibus/ safari truck and 4WD
* Professional Guide Excluded
* International & Domestic Flights
* Unspecified Meals
* All Beverages
* Sleeping Bags (and small pillow) for camping
* Optional Extra Activities & Entrance Fees
* Visas
* Curio's, Gratuities, Telephone calls etc.
* Travel Insurance Please Note
* This tour is operated as a Scheduled Tour. Departure dates can be found below.
* There are only two single tents available for this tour, which attracts the single supplement charge. On the nights that the camping tours stay in Guest Houses or Chalets the single travellers will be roomed with another same sex single traveller. Should there be no single tents available single guests will pay the sharing rate and then be accommodated in a twin share tent with another traveller of the same sex.
* Please feel free to add on to this tour with any of the other possible tours we offer in the Namibia area.
* The Euro rate is just an indication of the price at the current exchange rate, it cannot be guarenteed until a confirmed booking is made.
Scheduled Departure Dates 2010
Jan 10 | Feb 10 | Mar 10 | Apr 10 | May 10 | Jun 10 | Jul 10 | Aug 10 | Sep 10 | Oct 10 | Nov 10 | Dec 10 | 14 | 04 | 04 | 29 | 13 | 17 | 01 | 05 | 23 | 07 | 11 | 30 | | | 25 | | | | | 19 | | | 25 | |
Scheduled Departure Dates 2011
Jan 11 | Feb 11 | Mar 11 | Apr 11 | May 11 | Jun 11 | Jul 11 | Aug 11 | Sep 11 | Oct 11 | Nov 11 | Dec 11 | 13 | 17 | 03 | 07 | 05 | 09 | 28 | 18 | 15 | 06 | 03 | 22 | | | | 21 | | 30 | | | | | 24 | |
The "Cape to Namibia Desert Tour" can be combined after all "South Africa Scenic Route" departures to create a comprehensive safari in Southern Africa.
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