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Cape and Namibia Adventure

12 days, Cape Town to Windhoek

From the cosmopolitan streets of Cape Town to the desert and lunar scenery of Namibia, witness the diversity of southwestern Africa on this 12-day nature adventure. Leave footprints on some of the world's highest sand dunes, peer deep into the heart of Africa’s largest canyon, and experience incredible wildlife drives through Etosha National Park. Your knowledgeable CEO (Chief Experience Officer) will take care of the planning while you recharge in a combination of hotels, camping, and guesthouses for a cultural experience you’ll treasure forever. Have your breath taken away by incredible scenery and marvel at amazing wildlife — this is truly an African experience!

12 days

Cape Town to Windhoek

From$2024USD
was $2699
Valid on Apr 10 2024
Trip Code: DACD

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From the cosmopolitan streets of Cape Town to the desert and lunar scenery of Namibia, witness the diversity of southwestern Africa on this 12-day nature adventure. Leave footprints on some of the world's highest sand dunes, peer deep into the heart of Africa’s largest canyon, and experience incredible wildlife drives through Etosha National Park. Your knowledgeable CEO (Chief Experience Officer) will take care of the planning while you recharge in a combination of hotels, camping, and guesthouses for a cultural experience you’ll treasure forever. Have your breath taken away by incredible scenery and marvel at amazing wildlife — this is truly an African experience!

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 18, avg 14.

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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12 days

Cape Town to Windhoek

From$2024USD
was $2699
Valid on Apr 10 2024
Trip Code: DACD

Need a flight? We can help.

Call us to book your flights! We'll find you the best option!

See how your trip uplifts communities

In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

Trees for Days

Help us spread love around the world — with trees! Together with Planeterra, we'll plant one tree in your name for every travel day.

Trees planted for this trip: 12

Ripple Score

Want to create ripples that change lives? The higher the Ripple Score percentage, the more money stays in the local communities you visit.

Ripple Score for this trip: 100

Map of the route for Cape and Namibia Adventure

Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1Cape Town

Arrive at any time.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2Cape 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.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 3Lambert's Bay/Orange River

Continue north and cross into Namibia. Settle in by the banks of the Orange River with time to swim or just relax.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 4Orange River/Fish River Canyon/Keetmanshoop

Spend the morning relaxing on the banks of the Orange River, then 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.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 5Keetmanshoop/Namib Desert

Start early with a visit to the Quiver Tree Forest, then travel north, enjoying dramatic Namibian landscapes as you head up towards Sesriem.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 6Namib Desert

Visit Sossusvlei Dunes and Sesriem Canyon, and climb the towering Dune 45. Opt to visit Deadvlei.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 7Namib Desert/Swakopmund

Enjoy the views of the Namib desert before arriving in the historical town of Swakopmund.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 8Swakopmund

Spend a day exploring all the area has to offer. Optional activities include sandboarding, skydiving, and a scenic flight.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 9Swakopmund/Etosha National Park

Enter Etosha National Park and enjoy an afternoon wildlife safari drive in our touring vehicle. Opt to explore more on an open safari vehicle drive.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 10Etosha National Park

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

Day 11Etosha National Park/Windhoek

Arrive in Windhoek and visit the G Adventures supported Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop for an included lunch, then spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the German-influenced capital city.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop

Meals included:

Lunch

Day 12Windhoek

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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Reverse Itinerary

This trip also runs in reverse from Windhoek to Cape Town. See Cape & Dunes Discoverer

What's Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre, Yzerfontein
  • Your G for Good Moment: Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop, Windhoek
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Discover Moment: Swakopmund
  • Fish River Canyon entrance
  • Sossusvlei Dunes and Sesriem Canyon entrance
  • Etosha National Park entrance with wildlife safari drives
  • Wine tasting in Lambert's Bay
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotels (5 nts), guesthouse (1 nt), lodges (1 nt), participation camping (4 nts).

Meals

9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Allow USD250-325 for meals not included.

Transportation

Air-conditioned touring vehicle, walking.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer)/driver throughout, local guides.

Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)

South African Wine Tour and Tasting - From $76.00

Take a day trip into the wine lands of South Africa with an expert guide. Visit iconic estates and lesser-visited farms only known to locals in the Stellenbosch area. Indulge in tastings and pairings with cheeses, chocolate, and local delicacies such as Biltong (salted meat). Walk through vineyards and cellars for an all encompassing look at wine production, and learn about the history of this region. Gesondheid! PLEASE NOTE that if this activity is listed on the first or last day of the itinerary you will need to book a pre-night or post-night with a sales representative as the wine tour begins at 8 am.

Swakopmund Skydiving - Ground Rush Adventures - From $224.00

Buckle up your harness, practice your exit, then take a plane up and over the dunes of the Namib Desert. Take a deep breath, leap out and freefall with an instructor before he opens the parachute. Admire the view over the dunes as you descend and land safely back on the ground. Wow!

Make it a private tour

Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.

Cape and Namibia Adventure

| 12 days - Cape Town to Windhoek - from $2024 USD