40 days tour

Zanzibar To Cape Town

Zanzibar To Cape Town

This tour includes:

Guide

On this trip you will be accompanied by three crew members - Group Leader, Cook and Driver who will usually be Kenyan.Your Group Leaderโ€™s role involves organizing the overall operation and smooth-running of the trip, managing trip logistics, coordinating the tipping kitty (where applicable) and will form work groups to take turns cooking, cleaning and shopping. (From time to time your leader may drive as well)Your Group Leader will work towards making the trip as safe and enjoyable as possible for all travellers. Intrepid trips are built around the coโ€“operation and participation of all the group members under the supervision of the group leader. The group leader will show the group how to set up and use the equipment.While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting, especially when tracking and identifying game - we think it's the best of both worlds. Regardless of the country of origin, our Group Leaders are chosen for their leadership skills and are wonderful ambassadors for our company and our beautiful continent and its people.Your Cook is responsible for the cooking and will help to coordinate the work groups for preparing the meals and washing up! Cooks are also responsible for organizing food shopping (they are always happy to have you on board) and most importantly, they make sure high hygiene standards are kept at all times while camping.Your Driverโ€™s main responsibility is to get you to your destination safely; they are also responsible for the maintenance of the vehicles along the way.Everyone is expected to participate and carry their share of the workload/duties, making camp chores easier. The duties Rota system is adopted where all members share in general camp duties โ€“ cooking, shopping, washing up etc.If the whole group participates it will be quicker, easier, and more fun.We endeavour to provide the services of an experienced leader and crew; however, situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders.

Meals

38 breakfasts, 24 lunches, 29 dinners

Others

South Luangwa National Park - 4x4 Dawn Game DriveMasvingo - Great Zimbabwe Ruins guided visitVictoria Falls - Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust VisitChobe National Park - Dawn 4x4 game driveOkavango Delta - Mokoro safariOkavango Delta - Nature WalkGrootfontein - San Bushman cultural experienceEtosha National Park - Full Day Game DriveCape Cross Nature Reserve - Cape Cross seal colonySossusvlei - 4x4 TourSesriem - Sand dunes visitFish River Canyon - Canyon entrance

Transport

Overland vehicle,4x4 Safari Vehicle,Ferry,Minibus,MokoroOur trucks are purpose-built, self contained safari vehicles. Our fleet of vehicles varies depending on your group size, trip route and style. Your vehicle type may differ from those listed above. It is also important to note that our overland vehicles are not air-conditioned, but all vehicles have windows that can be opened to allow for fresh air. Each seat will have access to a power socket to charge your devices. This outlet will use a UK/K:enyan 3 pronged outlet.There are many early starts with long hours spent driving on rough roads on all African itineraries. While most people love the chance to watch the changing landscape and daily village life, feedback shows that long periods of inactivity does not appeal to all clients. We provide the approximate distance covered each day and how many hours this normally takes to drive so that you can choose the safari experience that is right for you.African conditions are extremely tough on vehicles. While we fastidiously maintain our vehicles at our workshops, you should not expect Africa to be your traditional touring experience. While it's certainly our aim to avoid them, it's important that you set off on your trip knowing that the occasional breakdown can happen and are best treated as part of the African adventure. Due to wet weather there may be times when we have to take an alternative route which will mean longer travel times.South Africa has a law whereby the cross border transport agency does not allow foreign-registered vehicles to enter the country. We will be working with a local South African operator for the South African section of this tour who will be providing the services of an alternative vehicle* and driver vetted by Intrepid. Your Intrepid leader and cook will still accompany you on this section and your itinerary will remain unaffected.*The vehicle used on this section will be an overland vehicle similar in style to an Intrepid vehicle. However for smaller groups which don't require a large vehicle, smaller land cruiser style vehicles may be used.

Accommodation

Accommodation on this trip is mainly in two-person canvas dome tents with camping mattresses supplied.The type and variety of accommodation is determined by conditions on each of our routes. Each route is different - on some we use a mixture of campsites and wild camps; on others we also use hotels. In Africa it's not usually practical to camp when staying in towns and cities so we use hotel accommodation and eat out in local restaurants.There may be the occasional night stop, when we stay in the grounds of a hotel or at a campsite which may also have rooms/cabins available. In this case there may be a choice of camping or upgrading to a room. Rooms cost approximately USD60-120 per room per night for a twin room and cannot be pre-booked. Standards of these rooms vary greatly and we recommend viewing the room before purchasing the nights accommodation. The day by day itinerary advises when upgrades may be possible (subject to availability).Keep in mind that if we are staying in dormitory accommodation, you may have to share with other passengers or be split into same sex rooms.Campsites do have facilities but they usually aren't to the same standard you would find in western countries. For example the bathroom facilities can be very basic. There is rarely toilet paper provided and shower facilities can be as simple as a hose pipe spurting out cold water. Wild camps have no facilities at all.At times there may be spare tents in the vehicles. Unfortunately these cannot be used without purchase of a single supplement. This is to ensure the tents avoid wear and tear, or are clean and ready for the customers arriving on the next section of the trip.Camping (with facilities) (30 nights),Camping (without facilities) (1 nights),Bungalow (2 nights),Chalet (3 nights),Hotel (3 nights)

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services not included

Flights

International flights not included.

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).

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Itinerary of your trip Zanzibar To Cape Town

  • Day 1 Day 1: Stone Town
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Stone Town

      Catch a ferry to Africa's 'Spice Island' of Zanzibar. Filled with pristine white-sand beaches, winding cobblestone alleyways and fragrant bazaars, Zanzibar has had a colourful history โ€“ everything from slave traders to Arabian sultans and fruit exporters. The sight of traditional dhows sailing along the coast evokes what the island must have been like in centuries ago. The old part of Zanzibar's main city is known as Stone Town, and the best way to see this is on foot, exploring the markets, shops, mosques, palaces and courtyards. When the sun is setting, why not grab a drink from a bar overlooking the seafront. A seafood curry at a local restaurant is also a great choice. You'll spend the night in Stone Town at a basic inn.Accommodation: Hotel

  • Day 2 Day 2: Zanzibar Northern Beaches
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Zanzibar Northern Beaches

      Once checked out of your Stone Town accommodation, consider booking in to an optional guided tour of the island's spice plantations, learning all about the history of this town's spice trade. You will have the opportunity to smell and taste various spices, such as cinnamon, vanilla and ginger, plus sample some teas made with these spices too. After lunch, head to the Northern Beaches, where white sands and sparkling blue seas await. This is the Indian Ocean at its best.Accommodation: Bungalow

  • Day 3 Day 3: Zanzibar Northern Beaches
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Zanzibar Northern Beaches

      Enjoy free time in this beautiful archipelago today. There are many ways you can spend your day โ€“ perhaps talk to your leader for any recommendations they might have. Snorkelling in search of exotic fish is an excellent option, or you could take a traditional dhow boat on the water. You might also like to feast on a sumptuous lunch of grilled local seafood, or just relax in a hammock underneath a coconut tree with a good book. It's totally up to you!Accommodation: Bungalow

  • Day 4 Day 4: Stone Town
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Stone Town

      Spend a final morning relaxing on the sandy northern beaches before returning to Stone Town for an afternoon and evening at leisure. Maybe ask you leader where to grab a urojo, a unique and delicious street treat made from potatoes and noodles stewed in a stock of tumeric, mango, flour and more. Or maybe grab a sugarcane juice and have a wander. You've got a long day of driving ahead tomorrow so make the most of your free time while you can! Accommodation: Hotel

  • Day 5 Day 5: Mikumi National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Mikumi National Park

      Embrace an early start to catch a 7.30 am ferry to the mainland, then make tracks for Mikumi. Itโ€™s approximately an 8-hour drive to your first camp spot, but youโ€™ll get a great look at all that renowned Tanzanian landscape on the way. Gaze out at vast plains dotted with baobab and tamarind trees and maybe catch a glimpse of some of the elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, lions and leopards that call the park home. Once you arrive at your camp spot, your leader will show you the ropes (literally) and help you set up and get comfortable for your night in the tent.Accommodation: Camping (with facilities)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Iringa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Iringa

      Wake up early this morning to head off on a 4WD game drive into Mikumi National Park with local expert guides. This less touristed park is home to impressive numbers of elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, wildebeest and impalas โ€“ and maybe even a predator or two if you're lucky! Afterwards, we'll drive to Iringa (approximately 5 hours) and set up camp on the grounds of a farmhouse on the outskirts of this pleasant settlement. The area is filled with natural bush land which can make it a bird watchers paradise. Make the most of this rural setting by doing some stargazing before you retire for the night.Accommodation: Camping (with facilities)

  • Day 7 Day 7: Chitimba
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Chitimba

      Enter Malawi and travel to your campsite at Chitimba (approximately 10โ€“12 hours). Malawi, the โ€˜warm heart of Africa,โ€™ is dominated by its lake, which covers almost a fifth of the country and provides a livelihood for many Malawian people. Fishermen, fish traders and canoe and net makers all ply their trade on Lake Malawi. A common sight is that of a fisherman in a bwato (a dugout canoe made from a hollowed tree trunk) fishing on the still lake at the break of day.Accommodation: Camping (with facilities)

  • Day 8 Day 8: Lake Malawi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Lake Malawi

      Travel from Chitimba to Kande Beach on the shore of Lake Malawi (approximately 6 hours). There will be a chance to stop at a shop or market for any supplies you might need along the way. Enjoy a relaxing getaway from the commercialism and crowds with a few days on the lakeโ€™s more peaceful beaches. Your campsite at Kande Beach is right on the shore of Lake Malawi.Accommodation: Camping (with facilities)

  • Day 9 Day 9: Lake Malawi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Lake Malawi

      Enjoy free time today and soak up your idyllic surrounds. As well as chilling out on the lakeโ€™s sandy shores, make sure you take the opportunity to meet some local Malawians โ€“ easily some of the friendliest people in Africa.Accommodation: Camping (with facilities)

  • Day 10 Day 10: South Luangwa National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: South Luangwa National Park

      Journey through southern Malawi and enter Zambia, continuing to South Luangwa National Park (approximately 9โ€“10 hours). There will be border crossing formalities on the way, and a chance to stock up on goods at a shop or market and visit an ATM. The concentration of animals around the Luangwa River and its lagoons is some of the highest in Africa. Take in the beautiful scenery and the abundance of wildlife, watching out for colourful birds and herds of elephants.Accommodation: Camping (with facilities)

  • Day 11 Day 11: South Luangwa National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: South Luangwa National Park

      Rise early for an exhilarating morning game drive in a 4WD with a local guide, then head back to the camp for lunch (as this is the hottest part of the day). Return to the park for another Game Drive late this afternoon Alternatively, an optional village walk is another good option, if you'd like a snapshot of daily life in the local community.Accommodation: Camping (with facilities)

  • Day 12 Day 12: Petauke
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Petauke

      After breakfast, pay a visit to a workshop where local craftswomen take snare wire recovered from poaching traps and transform it into jewellery inspired by the African bush. The women will show you around their purpose-built workshop and give you a chance to try coiling or hammering the wire yourself. For each sale made, a donation is given to anti snare patrols dedicated to the conservation of the region. After your visit, head further south to Petauke (approximately 6 hours).Accommodation: Camping (with facilities)

  • Day 13 Day 13: Lusaka
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Lusaka

      Head for your camp just south of Lusaka City (approximately 6 hours). Arrive, stretch your legs and take a stroll to discover the town. Though it's fast developing, Lusaka retains a strong African feel, and the locals are usually up for a chat.Accommodation: Camping (with facilities)

  • Day 14 Day 14: Harare
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Harare

      Travel to Harare today (approximately 8โ€“9 hours). The first part of your journey takes you to the border with Zimbabwe. After crossing, continue to Harare. There will be a chance to explore the town, stock up on whatever you need at a market or shop and use an ATM.Accommodation: Camping (with facilities)

  • Day 15 Day 15: Great Zimbabwe Ruins / Masvingo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Great Zimbabwe Ruins / Masvingo

      Drive to Masvingo (approximately 5โ€“6 hours). This colonial settlement โ€“ the oldest in Zimbabwe โ€“ makes the perfect base for exploring the ruins of Great Zimbabwe. The ancient city, now a World Heritage site, was first constructed in the 11th century and is believed to have been the seat of power for a monarch. Spend a few hours exploring this intriguing site before heading off to camp.Accommodation: Camping (with facilities)

  • Day 16 Day 16: Bulawayo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Bulawayo

      Travel to Bulawayo (approximately 5โ€“6 hours). Known locally as the 'City of Kings', Bulawayo is Zimbabwe's second largest city. There is some impeccable colonial architecture to take in here. Enjoy free time this afternoon to explore town. You might like to browse some local markets or chat with the locals. The Natural History Museum and National Art Gallery are also worth checking out.Accommodation: Camping (with facilities)

  • Day 17 Day 17: Bulawayo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Bulawayo

      Perhaps get up early and take the option to visit Matobo National Park. Home to a significant population of black and white rhinos, this optional activity gives you the unique experience to track these magnificent animals on foot. There will also be the chance to spot other game โ€“ klipspringers, leopards, warthogs and springhares, among others โ€“ while learning about local plant and tree species. This impressive wildlife park is also the site of the grave of Cecil John Rhodes โ€“ the founder of Rhodesia and the De Beers diamond company. The Matopos area has great spiritual and cultural significance to local San communities, and there are many sites within the park where important ceremonies still take place. Take a short hike to see San paintings and learn about local history and culture.Accommodation: Camping (with facilities)

  • Day 18 Day 18: Victoria Falls
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18: Victoria Falls

      Depart Bulawayo and make the 6-hour drive towards Victoria Falls. Stretching 1.6 kilometres wide and falling 108 metres into a narrow gorge below, the falls for which the area is named are a sight to behold. Although a visit to the falls themselves is optional, it is highly recommended. The entrance fee to the falls is not included, as groups that book ahead are required to tour the site with a local guide, and we feel that seeing these waterfalls should be an uninterrupted sensory experience. In the wet season, the spray created from this feat of nature can rise 400 metres and can often be seen from kilometres away. Itโ€™s no wonder that the local name for Victoria Falls is Mosi oa Tunya, or the 'Smoke that Thunders'. Though dry season travellers should not despair! Youโ€™ll get an unobstructed view of the falls and the chance to see the islets in the river below. Your leader will take you to a local activity centre where a range of activities will be on offer.Accommodation: Camping (with facilities)

  • Day 19 Day 19: Victoria Falls
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 19: Victoria Falls

      Today is a free day to enjoy the many activities on offer. If you are interested in the optional helicopter flight (12 minutes or 25 minutes) we endorse the following operator only: Zambezi Helicopter co CAA Zimbabwe. Your local leader can help you arrange this, so feel free to ask them or find out more information at the activity centre.Accommodation: Camping (with facilities)

  • Day 20 Day 20: Victoria Falls
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 20: Victoria Falls

      Today you have the option of visiting the magnificent Victoria Falls. Spanning about a mile wide across and falling 108 metres into a narrow gorge below, the spray from the falls can sometimes be seen from kilometres away. In the dry season, the view of the falls is unobstructed by spray and it's possible to see little islets in the river below. To fully understand the sheer force of this staggering curtain of water, it needs to be experienced in person. It's no wonder that the local name Mosi oa Tunya means the 'smoke that thunders'. Alternatively, your leader will be able to recommend a range of other activities that are available.Accommodation: Camping (with facilities)

  • Day 21 Day 21: Chobe National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 21: Chobe National Park

      This morning is free for you to continue enjoying all that Victoria Falls has to offer. Afterwards, travel to Chobe National Park in Botswana (approximately 2โ€“3 hours) via the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust, one of The Intrepid Foundationโ€™s projects. Here you can learn about the rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife, human-wildlife conflict and the Trustโ€™s role in anti-poaching. There may also be a chance to meet any rescued or orphaned wildlife currently in their care. Continue your journey to Botswana's first national park, which is famous for its high concentration of elephants, so keep an eye out! They can often be seen swimming in the Chobe River.Accommodation: Camping (with facilities)

  • Day 22 Day 22: Chobe National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 22: Chobe National Park

      Rise and shine for an early-morning game drive. Adventuring through the park, you will get the opportunity to get up close to the wildlife โ€“ with luck you will spot a variety of animals and any number of exotic birds. As well as the Chobe icon, the elephant, the river also attracts hippos and crocodiles โ€“ the latter like to sun themselves by the water's edge. Cheetahs also come down for a drink. The birdwatching is excellent here too โ€“ look out for eagles, kingfishers and marabou storks, among hundreds of other species. In the afternoon perhaps take an optional cruise down the Chobe River โ€“ one of the best ways to enjoy the park's animals.Accommodation: Camping (with facilities)

  • Day 23 Day 23: Bagani
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 23: Bagani

      Today you will enter Namibia, driving from Kasane to Ngoma Bridge, and on to your camp at Bagani (approximately 7 hours). Bagani is a small, friendly town with some good hiking trails along the river. There are also plenty of nice spots in which you can simply relax and soak up the ambience. This area is the homestead of the local Mbukushu kings. You will have the opportunity to stop at an ATM and a market or shop today. Your camp has flush toilets, showers and Wi-Fi. Upgrades are also available (subject to availability).Accommodation: Camping (with facilities)

  • Day 24 Day 24: Okavango Delta
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 24: Okavango Delta

      Drive across the border into Botswana and head south along the Okavango Panhandle (the narrowest part of the delta) to Seronga. Here you'll leave your vehicle and join your transport for the journey into the delta (approximately 4 hours). Take a boat across the swamps to Gao Island to meet your mokoro team and start exploring the Okavango Delta with them. Each mokoro (small dugout canoe) takes two people and is poled along through the waterways by a local tribesman. Reeds and lily pads line the streams, and birds startled by the mokoros rise out of the long grasses. Punting along, you'll hear hippos occasionally piercing the peaceful atmosphere with their grunts. On the first night here, you'll camp on an island well away from civilisation.Accommodation: Camping (without facilities)

  • Day 25 Day 25: Okavango Delta
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 25: Okavango Delta

      Continue your trip around the delta and then return to Gao Island before heading to the relative civilisation of Umvuvu Camp. This camp usually has hot showers, and there's a small bar at which you can relax and perhaps enjoy a refreshing sundowner. Today there is an option to take a nature walk with your guide. This is a great chance to discover the beautiful natural surrounds, gain some insight into the history of the local area and look out for animals such as giraffe, zebra and elephants.Accommodation: Camping (with facilities)

  • Day 26 Day 26: Bagani
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 26: Bagani

      Cross the border back into Namibia and return to Bagani to camp for the night. Various boat trips, fishing trips and guided hikes are possible from Bagani, so if you're feeling active, get out and make the most of it. Those who are feeling bold might even be able to challenge the local kids to a soccer match โ€“ don't expect to win though! Retire to your camp in the evening and enjoy this welcome break from the road.Accommodation: Camping (with facilities)

  • Day 27 Day 27: Grootfontein
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 27: Grootfontein

      Drive to your camp situated 50 kilometres outside of Grootfontein (approximately 7 hours). The town of Grootfontein, part of the Otavi Triangle, tends to get very green in the warmer months but dries out markedly in the winter. If it's springtime, you'll likely see jacarandas in bloom.Accommodation: Camping (with facilities)

  • Day 28 Day 28: Grootfontein/San People
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 28: Grootfontein/San People

      Embark on a 180-kilometre (112-mile) round-trip to visit the San people. The oldest inhabitants of southern Africa, the San, have lived in this region for at least 20,000 years. Listen to their stories and songs and learn how those who still adhere to a traditional way of life emphasise the importance of living in harmony with the environment.Accommodation: Camping (with facilities)

  • Day 29 Day 29: Etosha National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 29: Etosha National Park

      Travel about 6 hours to Etosha National Park. While Etosha National Park is home to a wide range of southern Africa's wildlife, including the big carnivores and five rare or endangered species: black rhino, Hartmann's mountain zebra, black-faced impala, roan antelope and the tiny Damara dik-dik. Game viewing in Etosha is relatively easy due to the man-made waterholes and the large, sparsely vegetated pans. The bushland surrounding the pans is difficult to see through, but there are enough clearings, pans and waterholes to usually allow for some sightings. Embark on an optional evening game drive here in the evening, then spend the night at Namutoni. Accommodation upgrades are on offer here.Accommodation: Camping (with facilities)

  • Day 30 Day 30: Etosha National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 30: Etosha National Park

      Enjoy a full-day game drive in Etosha National Park. Namibia has protected its game reserves against poaching, which means significant numbers of elephants, antelope and other herbivores reside here. The park is also home to some 340 species of birds โ€“ keep an eye to the sky where you might spot a soaring eagle. Tonight, you will stay at the particularly spectacular Okaukuejo Camp. The camp overlooks a floodlit waterhole visited by many different species throughout the day and night. Upgrades are not available at this location tonight.Accommodation: Camping (with facilities)

  • Day 31 Day 31: Spitzkoppe
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 31: Spitzkoppe

      Travel to the mountain of Spitzkoppe, the 'Matterhorn of Namibia' (approximately 9 hours). The wild lands around this superb granite peak are some of Namibia's most stunning. The mountain itself is 700 million years old and 1987 metres (6519 feet) high. Although you shouldn't try to climb to the top, there are some excellent hikes to do in the area, rich in plant life and with some bush paintings to be found. The Spitzkoppe is known for its stunning beauty and the thousands of ancient Bushmen rock art paintings that are still viewable. Be sure to look out for the sunset from your bush camp this evening โ€“ the landscape is known to take on dazzling hues of orange and red.Accommodation: Camping (with basic facilities)

  • Day 32 Day 32: Swakopmund
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 32: Swakopmund

      Continue to the town of Swakopmund (approximately 5โ€“6 hours). Be dazzled by the sight, sound and smell of thousands of olive-coloured seals on the shores of Cape Cross while you're travelling up the eerie Atlantic Coast. You'll be able to stop along the way to access an ATM and market if you need some supplies.Accommodation: Chalet

  • Day 33 Day 33: Swakopmund
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 33: Swakopmund

      Surrounded by the massive dune fields of the Namib Desert on three sides, and the Atlantic Ocean on the other, Swakopmund is an example of the extraordinary German culture that's found in all major settlements in Namibia. It's worth wandering around town to admire the beauty of the Germanic architecture and take advantage of some excellent souvenir shopping.Accommodation: Chalet

  • Day 34 Day 34: Swakopmund
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 34: Swakopmund

      Today is another free day to enjoy this fun beachside town. If you're after a dose of history and culture, you can stop in at the lighthouse and visit the Swakopmund Museum. Active types and thrillseekers might like to take advantage of the many outdoor activities on offer โ€“ this town is the adventure sports mecca of Namibia.Accommodation: Chalet

  • Day 35 Day 35: Sesriem
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 35: Sesriem

      Drive to Sesriem, your base for exploring the incredible Namib Desert region (approximately 6โ€“7 hours). The most famous part of the Namib Desert is its vast dune fields, the most spectacular of which are found near the Sesriem Canyon. This canyon was formed when the Tsauchab River carved a gorge 30 metres into the gravel deposits about 15 million years ago. Now, the river flows out to the dune fields that stretch for hundreds of miles up the coast and dries up in a clay pan at Sossusvlei. The dunes โ€“ the highest in the world โ€“ are stunning, with magnificent flaming tones created by the brightly coloured sands.Accommodation: Camping (with facilities)

  • Day 36 Day 36: Sossusvlei/Konkiep River
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 36: Sossusvlei/Konkiep River

      Wake up before dawn and scramble to the top of the dunes for a dramatic sunrise view across a vast sea of sand. The colour changes are simply incredible and provide a spectacular setting for your brunch. Afterwards you will jump in the back of a pickup truck for a trip to Sossusvlei, the incredible salt and clay pan just nearby (approximately 30 minutes each way). Enjoy some time to explore this incredible and mysterious desert oddity. Later, continue to your camp past the small town of Bethanie (approximately 6 hours). Your camp has basic facilities, with showers, flush toilets, Wi-Fi and optional upgrades.Accommodation: Camping (with facilities)

  • Day 37 Day 37: Fish River Canyon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 37: Fish River Canyon

      Check out the town of Bethanie before heading further south into the vast desert lands of Namibia towards Fish River Canyon (approximately 3โ€“4 hours). At 500 metres deep and over 160 kilometres long, Fish River Canyon is one of the very largest canyons in the world. During the dry season, the riverbed tends to dry out completely, leaving only a few puddles. In the wet season, after the summer rains, the river can turn into a spectacular raging torrent. At any time of year there are remarkable photographic opportunities here as you watch the colour of the granite rocks change as the sun goes down.Accommodation: Camping (with facilities)

  • Day 38 Day 38: Orange River
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 38: Orange River

      Departing Fish River Canyon, travel to Noordoewer in southern Namibia (approximately 5 hours). Pitch your tent on the scenic banks of the Gariep (Orange) River, which stretches 2200 kilometres (1367 miles) โ€“ the longest river in Lesotho. The riverโ€™s source is high up in the Drakensberg mountain range, and it flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Alexander Bay in South Africa. The Orange River is responsible for transporting diamonds and creating the deposits that can be found along the Namibian coast.Accommodation: Camping (with facilities)

  • Day 39 Day 39: Western Cape
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 39: Western Cape

      Depart your camp first thing in the morning and head to Klawer, a town named after the Afrikaans word for a wild clover blooming after rainfall. The surrounding countryside is beautiful, and if there's time, youโ€™ll have the opportunity to explore some of it. Perhaps take a delightful walk around the nearby mountains and farms before settling in for a relaxing evening.Accommodation: Camping (with facilities)

  • Day 40 Day 40: Cape Town
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 40: Cape Town

      Head to Cape Town (approximately 5 hours), where your trip ends upon arrival. With its stunning coastline, modern cityscape, nearby mountains and a plethora of vineyards within reach, this is one of Africa's most exciting cities. There's no accommodation provided for tonight, but this can be arranged โ€“ please enquire at the time of booking this trip.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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