Solo & Independent Adventure Tours - G.A.P Adventures

Cape and Dunes Experience

13 days Cape Town to Windhoek

Trip Code: DCC

Cape Town, Gariep River, Fish River Canyon, Namib Desert, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Etosha National Park, Windhoek.

Explore cosmopolitan Cape Town and the scenic Gariep River in South Africa. So different than its southern neighbor, Namibia is one of the world's most fascinating countries. Camp under the sesert stars, and spot lions and elephants in Etosha Park.

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Day 1 Arrive Cape Town
Arrive in Cape Town at any time.
Day 2 Gariep River (B,L,D)
Travelling past large plantations of Rooibos tea and through dry and remote portions of South Africa. Set up camp at scenic Gariep River, the natural border between South Africa and Namibia.
Day 3 Fish River Canyon (B,L,D)
Crossing into Namibia, we 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 some time in the area, and even marvel at a spectacular sunset slip over the canyon's rim.
Day 4-5 Namib Desert (2B,2L,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 6-7 Swakopmund (B,L)
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, here you can explore this historical town, the surrounding lunar landscape, and try some of the numerous activities available, such as sand boarding or a dolphin cruise.
Day 8 Damaraland (L,D)
Travel up the Skeleton Coast to the Cape Cross seal colony for some marine wildlife viewing, then continue through the beautiful desert landscapes as we move north into the stony desert landscapes into Damaraland.
Day 9-10 Etosha National Park (2B,2L,2D)
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 herds antelope.
Day 11 Waterberg Plateau Game Park (B,L,D)
Enjoy one last morning game drive in search of the Etosha's incredible wildlife, and begin moving south to Waterberg Plateau Game Park, where in the afternoon you can take a scenic forest walk to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
Day 12 Windhoek (B,L)
Journey through the Namibian countryside to Windhoek, the historic capital of Namibia, where we stay in a hotel for the final evening of the tour.
Day 13 Depart Windhoek (B)
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