Day 1 Arrive Cape Town
Arrive in Cape Town at any time.
Day 2 Lambert's Bay (B)
Travel to the picturesque Lambert's Bay area, on the west coast of South Africa, and visit the well known “Bird Island” where you can find more than 25,000 Blue-eyed Gannets.
Day 3 Gariep River (B)
Travelling north, we have a good day's travel through this dry and remote portion of South Africa. In the mid-afternoon, we cross Namibia into a more arid region, and we stop at scenic Gariep River for the evening. Swim, relax, or take a ride down the river in a canoe.
Day 4 Fish River Canyon/Keetmanshoop (B)
Journey to Fish River Canyon, the largest canyon in Africa, and take in the majestic beauty of the canyon, arguably the second largest in the world. Enjoy lunch in the area, and once in Keetmanshoop, explore the Quiver Tree Forest or the Giant's Playground, both unique sites and great locations for photography.
Day 5-6 Namib Desert (2B,2D)
Head towards the incomparable Sossusvlei, a clay pan enclosed by the world’s largest sand dunes. Spend a full day exploring the dunes, and the natural wonders of this bizarre environment. Here you will really feel as though you’re in the middle of nowhere, or even on another planet!
Day 7-8 Swakopmund (B)
Today you will really get a feeling for the Namib Desert, as you spend hours crossing this void region en route to the west coast of Namibia. We will spend two nights in the area, where you can explore this historical town, the surrounding lunar landscape, or try some of the numerous activities available, such as sand boarding or a dolphin cruise.
Day 9 Otjiwarongo
Look out over the beautiful desert landscapes as far as the eye can see as we begin moving north into the stony desert landscapes into Damarland. Explore the nature trails and look out for the resident wildlife on walks within the lodge's private reserve.
Day 10-11 Etosha National Park (B)
Etosha in waMbo means "the great white place of dry water". As one of Africa’s highlights, the Etosha National Park offers a variety of wildlife and phenomenal natural beauty. Explore the pans and the park on game drives, with excellent opportunities to spot lion, giraffe, elephant, rhino, and antelope.
Day 12 Windhoek
Enjoy one last morning game drive in search of the "Big 5", and begin moving south to the capital of Namibia. Tour the historic city or visit one of Windhoek's many handicraft markets.
Day 13 Depart Windhoek (B)
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