Cape & Dunes Discoverer
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Duration: 12 days
Begins: Windhoek
Ends: Cape Town
Trip Code: DNCD
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Overview
From desert scenery to white-sand beaches and the cosmopolitan streets of Cape Town, 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 safari drives through Etosha National Park. Your knowledgeable CEO 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 only-in-Africa 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.
What's Included
- 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 Discover Moment: Swakopmund
- Etosha National Park entrance with wildlife safari drives in the touring vehicle
- Sossusvlei Dunes and Sesriem Canyon entrance
- Fish River Canyon entrance
- 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
10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Allow USD245-320 for meals not included.
Transportation
Air-conditioned touring vehicles, walking.
Staff & experts
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and driver throughout, local guides.
Full Itinerary
Departure Dates
Day 1 : Windhoek
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
1h
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Acommodation
Auas City Hotel
Acommodation
Auas City Hotel
Day 2 : Windhoek/Etosha National Park
Visit the G Adventures supported Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop, just outside of Windhoek, to pick up a tasty packed lunch, then continue up to Etosha National Park. Enjoy an afternoon wildlife safari drive in our touring vehicle, then opt to explore more on an open vehicle night drive.
Leave Windhoek and head north through the Namibian countryside to Etosha National Park and enjoy a wildlife safari drive in our touring vehicle. Keep an eye out for lions, giraffes, elephants, and antelopes. After sunset, some animals may head to the watering holes near the campground.
Private Vehicle
Windhoek - Etosha National Park 5h30m 450km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop
Windhoek
Penduka works with women from the Katutura township, and surrounding rural communities, by helping them develop livelihoods through working in their handicraft workshops and cafe. Penduka trains and employs women disadvantaged through poverty, disability, ill-health, or lack of education, empowering them to develop skills in textiles, beading and pottery. Pick up a fresh-packed lunch at the cafe to help support the centre before touring the facilities and purchasing some of these crafts.
Acommodation
NWR Etosha NP Okaukeujo Restcamp
Acommodation
NWR Etosha NP Okaukeujo Restcamp
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch
Day 3 : Etosha National Park
Enjoy another wildlife safari drive in our touring vehicle and keep your eyes peeled for some of the famous wildlife.
Acommodation
NWR Etosha NP Okaukeujo Restcamp
Acommodation
NWR Etosha NP Okaukeujo Restcamp
Day 4 : Etosha National Park/Swakopmund
Sit back and watch the stunning desert landscape go by enroute to western Namibia.
Watch the beautiful desert landscape go by en route to western Namibia.
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.
Private Vehicle
Etosha National Park - Swakopmund 7h30m 610km
On this route, we pass through a moon landscape and see the imposing Spitzkoppe, also known as the “Matterhorn” of Namibia in the distance.
Acommodation
Hotel Deutsches Haus Swakopmund
Acommodation
Hotel Deutsches Haus Swakopmund
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 5 : Swakopmund
Spend a day exploring all the area has to offer. Optional activities include sandboarding, skydiving, and a township tour.
Free time:
Swakopmund Full day
Don't waste a minute—get exploring in this desert city.
Acommodation
Hotel Deutsches Haus Swakopmund
Optional Activities - Day 5
Sandboarding in the Namib Desert
Swakopmund
Head out into the desert, grab a board, and surf the sand dunes. Choose to lie down headfirst, or stand up, surfer-style.
Swakopmund Guided Cultural Tour
Swakopmund 2h
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.
Living Desert Tour
Swakopmund 2h - 2h
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.
Skeleton Coast Scenic Flight
Swakopmund 3h
Take in amazing views of bird life, shipwrecks, and one of the largest seal colonies in the world over the northern coastline. On the way back, see Namibia's highest mountain, Damaraland, and the picturesque Spitzkoppe rock formations from above.
Swakopmund Skydiving
Swakopmund 3h - 4h
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!
Acommodation
Hotel Deutsches Haus Swakopmund
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 6 : Swakopmund/Namib Desert
Travel into the beautiful Namib Desert, stopping at Walvis Bay on the way.
Get a real feel for the Namib Desert as we spend hours crossing this empty region.
En route, take a coffee break in Solitaire, a mystical village consisting of a filling station, a general dealer/coffee shop, and a small mechanical workshop. Drive through Walvis Bay, the only town on the Namibian coastline that boasts a deep sea harbor.
Arrive in the area in the late afternoon, where the towering red sand dunes of Sossusvlei form the gateway into the Namib Desert.
Private Vehicle
Swakopmund - Namib Desert 4h30m 260km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Acommodation
Sossus Oasis Campsite
Acommodation
Sossus Oasis Campsite
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Dinner
Day 7 : 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.
Free time:
Namib Desert Full day
Head out and start exploring this unusual environment.
Sossusvlei Dunes Visit
Namib Desert
This area is famous for its high, red sand dunes. This clay and salt pan is surrounded by the dunes, making it a spectacularly beautiful sight with a remote and isolated feel.
Sesriem Canyon Visit
Namib Desert
Enjoy a short stop at Sesriem Canyon, a small canyon typical of the area. The Tsauchab River flows through the canyon every five to ten years, and this creates the nearby salt and clay pan of Sossusvlei.
Acommodation
Sossus Oasis Campsite
Optional Activities - Day 7
Deadvlei Visit
Sossusvlei 1h30m
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.
Acommodation
Sossus Oasis Campsite
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Dinner
Day 8 : Namib Desert/Keetmanshoop
Continue south through the Namib Desert to Keetmanshoop, enjoying dramatic Namibian landscapes along the way. In the afternoon enjoy a visit to the rare Quiver Tree Forest.
Private Vehicle
Namib Desert - Keetmanshoop 6h - 8h 500km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Quiver Tree Forest
Keetmanshoop
The Quiver Tree takes its name from its Afrikaans name, Kokerboom, which is a reference to the indigenous San peoples’ practice of hollowing out the tubular branches to make quivers for their arrows (they’re known as choje in the San language). All of the trees in the forest are naturally occurring and self-propagating. You’ll find young trees growing out of rock crevasses. The oldest trees in the forest are estimated to be between 200 and 300 years old. The unusual micro-ecosystem this forest creates also attracts a surprising abundance of wildlife, most notably a large population of rock hyrax, which hikers will almost certainly find (or hear) scurrying among the rocks.
Acommodation
Quiver Inn Guesthouse
Acommodation
Quiver Inn Guesthouse
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 9 : Keetmanshoop/Orange River
Early start and visit the geological formation: Giant's Playground. Drive South and later in the day visit the breathtaking Fish River Canyon. Then, continue on to the banks of the Orange River with time to swim or just relax. Enjoy the beautiful scenery in this part of the country.
Giant's Playground
Keetmanshoop
Close your eyes for a moment and imagine a group of young giants frolicking amongst stone formations. Leaping from pedestal to pedestal and crouching behind the stones during a game of hide and seek. This geological phenomenon is named Giant's Playground because of the way the series of dolerite boulders have been packed as though someone was playing a really over-the-top version of Jenga. Visit this series of formations and a rock maze just outside of Keetmanshoop.
Private Vehicle
Keetmanshoop - Fish River Canyon 2h 150km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Fish River Canyon Visit
Fish River Canyon
Visit Fish River Canyon, the largest canyon in Africa and, arguably, the second largest in the world. We will only have access to the rim, but the views are spectacular.
Private Vehicle
Fish River Canyon - Orange River 6h 250km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free time:
Orange River
Relax on the river bank or go for a swim in one of the longest river in southern Africa.
Acommodation
Norotshama River Resort
Acommodation
Norotshama River Resort
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 10 : Orange River/Lambert's Bay
Cross the border into South Africa and continue down the coast to Lambert's Bay, stopping along the way for an included wine tasting. Then, opt to visit Bird Island or stroll through this charming town.
We head towards the coast again and on to Lambert’s Bay, a picturesque town on the west coast of South Africa.
Enjoy an included wine tasting at Lambert’s Bay. 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.
In the afternoon, opt to visit the well known Bird Island where you can find more than 25,000 blue-eyed gannets at certain times of the year. Penguins also gather on this island for breeding between August and October.
Opt to stroll through this lovely town, visiting unique artisan shops and boutiques.
Private Vehicle
Orange River - Lambert's Bay 7h 450km
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Border Crossing (Namibia - South Africa)
Noordoewer - Vioolsdrift
Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
Lambert's Bay Wine Tasting
Lambert's Bay
Enjoy an included wine tasting at Lambert’s Bay. This small coastal town is named after a senior navy officer who championed the principles of conservation as he monitored the marine life here. During the tasting you will learn how to analyze your palates and listen to your taste buds. You’ll learn how to pair your food with the best wine raised in the foothills of the Cederburg Mountains.
Acommodation
Sir Lambert's Guest House
Optional Activities - Day 10
Bird Island Visit
Lambert's Bay
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.
Acommodation
Sir Lambert's Guest House
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 11 : Lambert's Bay/Cape Town
Continue on the last stretch of the trip to lovely Cape Town. Stop at the G Adventures supported !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre along the way, then get ready to explore the vibrant streets of this scenic coastal city.
While travelling towards Cape Town, through Namaqualand, keep an eye out for fields of Namaqualand daisies (in season August and September).
Cape Town has many different options should you book extra time to explore after the tour.
Visit Table Mountain, explore Cape Point (Cape of Good Hope), or join a wine tour in and around Stellenbosch (45 min drive). Visit the old French Huguenot town of Franschoek and surroundings (1 hr drive). For the truly adventurous, try skydiving, abseiling, or even cage diving, for a close encounter with the great white sharks.
Opt to wander through the city centre, which has some of the oldest buildings and gardens in South Africa (Botanical Gardens and Parliament Gardens), or visit the Cultural Historical Museum, Planetarium, and numerous other small museums and theaters.
Please note that we arrive in Cape Town in the early afternoon, you might not have time to participate in lengthy activities or see many sights. If you would like to see or do anything, we recommend booking an extra night or two before your return flight home.
Private Vehicle
Lambert's Bay - Cape Town 5h30m 350km
Travelling from Lambert's Bay to Cape Town, with a stop along the way at !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre.
!Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre
Yzerfontein
The San people of Southern Africa have historically faced centuries of political and cultural oppression. The !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre provides tailor-made training for young San women and men of Southern Africa. Travellers learn about San culture and history at the interpretive museum. Visits help trainees gain experience with international clients while garnering support for the centre's efforts to preserve San culture and history.
Acommodation
Cresta Grande Cape Town
Acommodation
Cresta Grande Cape Town
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Day 12 : Cape Town
Depart at any time.
We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to fully enjoy this city.
If you book any optional activities on the final day of your itinerary please contact your sales agent to see if booking a post-night is necessary to participate in the activity.
Optional Activities - Day 12
Cape Town Urban Safari
Cape Town 6h - 7h
Take an alternative tour of Cape Town. Journey to District Six, a former inner-city residential area where over 60,000 of its residents were forcibly removed during the Apartheid regime, and to the infamous suburb of Woodstock. See the colourful graffiti murals that line the walls and tell stories of the local people. Head to Devil’s Peak Tap Room to sample their craft beers and enjoy a delicious lunch as you admire the view of the Devil’s Peak mountain. After lunch, experience the vibrant colours of the Bo-Kaap neighbourhood and visit a winery. Take the scenic Chapman’s Peak drive for spectacular views of views of Noordhoek, Hout Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean. End the day with a drink overlooking the ocean.
Wine Tour and Tasting
Cape Town 9h - 10h
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.
Cape Point Tour
Cape Town 6h - 7h
Embark on a scenic drive to Cape Point and enjoy a stunning vista. Cape Point National Park is filled with varied wildlife. Many different kinds of birdlife, from sea birds to giant raptors wheeling overheard, can be easily seen. In the summer months (November-February) keep an eye out for southern right whales out to sea. Stop for a packed lunch at Buffels Bay and then visit the penguins at Boulders Beach. Pay a visit to the seals at Kalk Bay’s pier before travelling to Muizenberg to see the colourful beach houses.
Table Mountain Cable Car
Table Mountain 1h - 2h
Take the five-minute cable car trip to the top of Table Mountain, 1,085m (3,562ft) above Cape Town, and explore the summit. This is a great spot to sit and soak up the commanding 360-degree views of Cape Town, Table Bay, the peaks of surrounding mountains, and the rest of Table Mountain National Park. The operation of the cable car is weather dependent. This activity is self-guided. Please note that the cable car is closed every year for a 2 week period between July and August for annual maintenance.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
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