13 Day Ultimate Namibia Overland
From R 28650
13 DAYS
CAPE TOWN
WINDHOEK
Overland Tour
ANOUN13
This awesome overland tour takes you from Cape Town, South Africa up to Namibia’s top highlights.
Your first stop will be the beautiful Cederberg Area, known for its spectacular mountains, where you will enjoy a wine tasting and a delicious traditional dinner. The next stop is the Orange River for a canoe trip and your first experience with the desert. Travel onwards to the amazing Fish River Canyon, one of the largest canyons in the world. Next we explore the Namib-Naukluft National Park and climb up Dune 45. You will visit the massive granite formations of Spitzkoppe and visit Etosha National Park for some unique game viewing. Dont miss out. Book Now!
This trip is also available in reverse order if you wish to start in Windhoek and finish in Cape Town.
13 Day Ultimate Namibia Overland
Please Note:
- The below itinerary is for the camping version of this tour. The accommodated itinerary may be slightly different. Please contact us if you are interested in the accommodated tour’s itinerary.
- This tour is also available in reverse.
Day 1 – Etosha National Park
Before heading for Etosha National Park, we will take a short walk through the city centre and have the opportunity to view some its better known landmarks. After our city walk, we have a full day of driving ahead of us and will reach the gates of Etosha National Park in the late afternoon. We begin with our first game drive as we enter the park and travel the short distance to our overnight rest camp for the night.
Accommodation: NWR: Okaukuejo; www.nwr.com.na
Accommodated: Two per room with en-suite bathroom
Campsite: Campsite with shared ablutionsPlease visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route: Windhoek to Etosha National Park
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Walk Windhoek City Centre with your GuideDay 2 – Etosha National Park
Before heading for Etosha National Park, we will take a short walk through the city centre and have the opportunity to view some its better known landmarks. After our city walk, we have a full day of driving ahead of us and will reach the gates of Etosha National Park in the late afternoon. We begin with our first game drive as we enter the park and travel the short distance to our overnight rest camp for the night.
Accommodation: NWR: Halali; www.nwr.com.na
Campsite: Campsite with shared ablutionsPlease visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route: Windhoek to Etosha National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Full-Day Game Viewing in the overland truckDay 3 – Kamanjab
We rise early and enjoy our last game drive through Etosha as we make our way to the gates and exit the park. Sit back and enjoy the scenery of rugged mountains and dry river beds.
Accommodation: Oppikoppi; www.oppi-koppi-kamanjab.com
or
Toko Lodge; www.tokolodge.co
Campsite: Campsites with shared ablutionsPlease visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route: Etosha to Kamanjab
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Morning game drive in the overland truck as we exit the parkDay 4 – Brandberg White Lady
The Brandberg (Burning Mountains) are regarded as the highest in Namibia and home to the famous White Lady, one of more than 45,000 rock paintings in the area. After reaching our destination for the day, we will make the ±2-hour return hike to visit the painting that is said to be around 2,000 years old. (Please be advised that the hike does traverse rough terrain along the gorge of the normally dry Tsisab River).
Accommodation: Brandberg White Lady Lodge; www.brandbergwllodge.com
Campsite: Campsites with Shared AblutionsPlease visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route: Kamanjab to Brandberg
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlights: Brandberg White Lady hikeDay 5 – Swakopmund
The massive granite formations of Spitzkoppe tower 700 metres above the desert plains below and the presence of rock art indicates their significance to the San people who lived here many years ago. We will enjoy a walk and have the opportunity to view some San rock art before setting off for the seaside town of Swakopmund. Swakopmund is well known for its many adventure activities, coffee shops and rich German influence. This evening you will have the opportunity to book some of the many exciting activities on offer.
Accommodation: Haus Garnison; hausgarnison.com
or
Amanpuri Travellers Lodge; www.amanpurinamibia.com
Campsite: Campsites with Shared AblutionsPlease visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route: Brandberg to Swakopmund
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Visit and explore SpitzkoppeDay 6 – Swakopmund
Today is a free day to enjoy adventure, explore Swakopmund or simply enjoy a great bake at a local coffee shop. Swakopmund offers all the conveniences of a little city and there is something to keep everyone busy. This welcome brush with civilization is the perfect launching pad as we venture to the Namib Desert tomorrow morning.
Accommodation: Haus Garnison hausgarnison.com
or
Amanpuri Travellers Lodge www.amanpurinamibia.com
Campsite: Two per Room with en-suite bathroomPlease visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Optional Activities: Dolphin Cruise, Sky Diving, Sandboarding, Quad Biking and more
Day 7 – Swakopmund – Namib Naukluft
Leaving behind the charms of Swakopmund we continue our journey to Southern Namibia and the Namib Desert. We make a short stop in Walvis Bay this morning before turning east towards the heart of the desert. Our afternoon will be spent with a local guide who will introduce us to the wonders of the desert environment. An early night is advisable as tomorrow will see us up as the dawn breaks.
Accommodation: Hammerstein Lodge; hammersteinlodge.com
Accommodated: Two per room with en-suite bathroom
Camping: Campsite with shared ablutionsPlease visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route: Swakopmund to Solitaire
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activity: Guided Desert Excursion with Local Expert, Walvis Bay lagoon, Tropic of CapricornDay 8 – Sesriem and Sossusvlei
Rising at first light we travel to Sesriem, the gateway to the Sossusvlei dune fields. We enter the park early and make a stop to climb the famous Dune 45. Having stretched our legs we continue deeper into the Dune fields and take a 4×4 transfer to the marvels of Sossusvlei. We take time to visit both Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, before bidding the dune field farewell. Our final stop before continuing to our camp is the interesting Sesriem Canyon, a remnant of much wetter times in this dry region.
Accommodation: Hammerstein Lodge; hammersteinlodge.com
Accommodated: Two per room with en-suite bathroom
Camping: Campsite with shared ablutionsPlease visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activity: Hike up Dune 45, visit to Sossusvlei / Deadvlei and the Sesriem CanyonDay 9 – Keetmanshoop
We will have a leisurely morning before we pack up and turn east and head for Keetmanshoop. Today we spend most of the day driving onto our next destination.
Accommodation: Schuetzenhaus Guesthouse https://schuetzenhaus-namibia.com/
Accommodated: Two per room with en-suite bathroom
Campsite: Campsite with Shared AblutionsPlease visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route: Solitaire to Keetmanshoop
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDay 10 – Giants Playground/Quiver Tree Forest and Fish River Canyon
Contrary to belief, the quiver tree is not really a tree, but a plant that can grow to between 200 – 300 years old. Our exploration continues this morning with a visit to the Quiver Tree Forest and Giants Playgrounds, named for the way in which the massive dolerite boulders have been placed on each other- creating rock formations and a series of mazes. We board the truck and travel south on the gravel byways of Southern Namibia on route to Ais-Ais. Famed for its hot springs the resort and its hot pools are the perfect tonic to ease away the dust of the Namib. The Fish River Canyon is one of the largest in the world and this afternoon we take a walk along the rim of the canyon and end our day with a memorable sunset on the canyon edge.
Accommodation: NWR: Ai-Ais; www.nwr.com.na/index.php/resorts/ai-aishotsprings-spa
Campsite: Campsite with Shared AblutionsPlease visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route: Keetmanshoop to Ai-Ais
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Quiver Tree Forest and Visit Giants Playground / Visit to the Fish River Canyon / Ais-Ais Hot SpringsDay 11 – Orange River
As dawn breaks we head out making our way to the Orange River and our final stop in Namibia. Our last night in Namibia is spent on the banks of the Orange River and the best way to experience the Orange River is by canoe. This afternoon you will have the opportunity to partake in an optional canoe trip on the river.
Accommodation:
Felix Unite Cabanas; www.felixunite.com/accommodation_namibia
orBundi; www.bundi.co.za/orangeriveercanoeing
Campsite: Campsite with Shared Ablutions
Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route: Ai-Ais to Orange River
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Half-Day Canoe TripDay 12 – Orange River – Cederberg
A final border crossing sees us enter South Africa this morning as we travel through the desert landscapes of Namaqualand on our way to the Cederberg region. If you are fortunate enough to be travelling in the spring months (July to September) you may encounter the wild flowers that have made this region famous. No matter the time of year though, the strange desert vistas offer a unique backdrop to this day’s travel. Tonight we enjoy a traditional meal and celebrate the many memories we have made.
Accommodation: NWR: Okaukuejo http://www.nwr.com.na
Accommodated: Two per room with en-suite bathroom
Campsite: Campsite with Shared AblutionsPlease visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route: Orange river to Citrusdal
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerDay 13 – Cederberg – Cape Town
The Cederberg region not only boasts spectacular mountains and orange farms, but it is also the home of the Rooibos bush. Indigenous to the mountain slopes of the Cedarberg, this herbal beverage has earned an international reputation as a healthy and refreshing alternative to regular tea. The Cederberg region is known for its mountain fynbos and spectacular views of the rugged Cedarberg Mountains. Nearing Cape Town, you will notice Table Mountain appear in the distance and we will stop to look at Table Mountain from across Table Bay. Your tour ends upon arrival in Cape Town city centre.
Accommodation: Own Arrangements/Post tour accommodation can be booked through your travel agent.
Route: Citrusdal to Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast
Camping – R28650
Camping Single Supplement - R1050
Accommodated – R41250
Accommodated Single Supplement – R2750
Includes:
All meals as per itinerary which are prepared and served at the truckExcludes:
Please note that maps shown are a rough guide. Exact locations and routes might differ slightly to what is shown. Please refer to the tour itinerary for a more precise route.
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