Cape Town to Namibia Overland Safari

Day 1 : Cape Town

Arrive at any time.

Tonight, after a brief welcome meeting, attend an optional group dinner for your first night in Cape Town.

Get the most out of your time in Cape Town by pre-booking the South African Wine Tour and Tasting extra. If you do, we recommend booking accommodation for an extra night pre-tour as this activity has an early start time. Please note, due to the timings of this activity, there is a possibility you may miss the welcome meeting on day 1 of your tour - in this case, your CEO will leave you a message detailing what time and where you should meet the next morning.

Please make sure you have all of the necessary visas for this tour by the time of the welcome meeting. It is very important to read the visa section in our trip details to make sure which visas you will need, if any.
Please also note that no visa can be obtained at the border to Namibia. 


If you book any optional activities on day 1 please contact your sales agent to see if booking a pre-night is necessary to participate in the activity.

Optional Activities - Day 1

Acommodation

CURIOCITY Green Point Cape Town

Day 2 : Cape Town/Cederberg

Hit the road in the Lando and view the stunning Western Cape scenery on the way to the G Adventures-supported !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre. Learn about the history and culture of the ancient San people. Arrive to the campsite in the afternoon and enjoy free time in the area.

The !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre is closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day.

Optional Activities - Day 2

Acommodation

Highlanders Campsite

Day 3 : Cederberg/Orange River

Travel north past large plantations of rooibos tea. Camp at the scenic Orange River and arrive at the site with enough time to enjoy a late afternoon swim in the river.

Optional Activities - Day 3

Acommodation

Fiddlers Creek Camping

Day 4 : Orange River/Fish River Canyon

Travel to Fish River Canyon today, the largest canyon in Africa. Hop out of the Lando to watch sunset over the canyon’s rim. Set up camp nearby and sit around the campfire.

Acommodation

Hobas Lodge Campsite

Day 5 : Fish River Canyon/Namib Desert

Sit back in the Lando and travel north along long, bumpy roads to the Namib Desert. Arrive and set up camp in the late afternoon, and admire the towering red sand dunes of Sossusvlei seeming to rise up towards the sky in the middle of nowhere.

Acommodation

Sossus Oasis Camp

Day 6 : Namib Desert

Begin the day at dawn and watch sunrise from atop the iconic Dune 45. Later, venture to the surreal Deadvlei for an optional excursion to this mesmerizing clay pan before slipping into the shadier areas of Sesriem Canyon to learn about its formation and ability to sustain wildlife with hidden pools.

Conclude your day with a scenic drive, if time allows, stopping at the quaint town of Solitaire, before settling in at the campsite. Here, you may opt for an evening activity: "Namib Desert Walk." This activity is an educational experience about bushmen's survival in the desert, the geology of sand dunes, and local wildlife, and ends with a beautiful desert sunset.

*Please note, while park fees for Dune 45 and Sesriem Canyon are included, the shuttle to Deadvlei is an additional cost.

Optional Activities - Day 6

Acommodation

Sossus On Foot Bushman's Desert Camp

Day 7 : Namib Desert/Swakopmund

Cross over the dry mountain passes and vast empty region of the Namib Desert en route to adrenaline capital; Swakopmund. The group will spend two nights here with plenty of time for the many optional activities in the area.

Acommodation

Amanpuri Backpackers

Day 8 : Swakopmund

Spend a free day in Swakopmund. Try activities like skydiving and sand boarding. For an even bigger adventure, hop on a scenic flight over the Skeleton Coast.

You can pre-book your sky dive on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.

Meals are not included while we are in Swakopmund in order to give our travellers the freedom to try out the many restaurants and bars in town.

Optional Activities - Day 8

Acommodation

Amanpuri Backpackers

Day 9 : Swakopmund/Spitzkoppe

Jump in the Lando and travel toward the granite peaks of Spitzkoppe. Dubbed the Matterhorn of Namibia, this is the perfect place for epic outdoor adventures. Enjoy free time here upon arrival.

Explore on your own by foot, and be sure to check out the night sky—it's great for star-gazing!

Our basic bush camp will have long-drop toilets and no running water.

Acommodation

Spitzkoppe Rest Camp

Day 10 : Spitzkoppe/Etosha National Park

Soak in the strangeness of this unique landscape before moving on to Etosha National Park for some prime wildlife viewing. Enjoy a safari drive in the park on the way to your camp.

After sunset, watch animals at the watering holes near the camping area, which is safe, being well lit with flood lights. Free time at night allows for the option of a night safari in an open vehicle.

Optional Activities - Day 10

Acommodation

NWR Etosha NP Okaukeujo Restcamp

Day 11 : Etosha National Park

Embark on a full-day wildlife safari drive in Etosha National Park. Search for more than 100 different mammals that call this park home. During the dry season (May through October) the animals all gather around the waterfalls creating some of the densest wildlife viewing in the world.

Acommodation

NWR Etosha NP Okaukeujo Restcamp

Day 12 : Etosha National Park/Waterberg Plateau

Move on from Etosha today and travel further south to the Waterberg Plateau. Spend free time exploring the trails in this national park in search of more wildlife, or choose to relax at camp.

Acommodation

Waterberg Campsite

Day 13 : Waterberg Plateau/Windhoek

Today involves travelling south from the Waterberg Plateau National Park through the Namibian countryside to Windhoek. Along the way make a stop at the G Adventures supported Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop for a delicious traditional lunch before the trip ends.

If you aren't ready to go home yet, talk with your CEO about extending your adventure and get to know more of Namibia or beyond!