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NEW 2012: Die accommodated version of this tour ex Cape Town is also available as a small group safari with a maximum of 12 people.
THIS IS THE ITINERARY OF THE 7 DAY CAMPING SAFARI FROM CAPE TOWN TO SWAKOPMUND
South Africa: Cederberg Mountain Region - Namibia: Orange / Gariep River - Fish River Canyon - Sesriem - Namib-Naukluft National Park - Sossusvlei - Tropic of Capricorn - Walvis Bay Flamingo - Swakopmund Adventure Activities (optional)
Activity Package:
The Activity Package amount includes the following: Kwa Ttu San experience, Guided desert walk with local expert. You can choose to pay the Activity Package upfront or you can decide to pay for individual activities while on tour.
Day 1 South Africa – Cederberg Mountain Region
Leaving Cape Town we make our first stop at Table View and take photos of Table Mountain from across Table Bay. On the way to the Cederberg we visit !Kwa ttu where we enjoy a San guided tour & museum visit. After the tour, lunch will be prepared and afterwards we continue to our campsite in the Cederberg region. We arrive at our accommodation and your guides will give you a full briefing on the tour.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 Namaqualand – Gariep (Orange) River
An early start, we head north via the distant town of Springbok, best known for its diamonds, copper and spring flowers. We then proceed to our camp located right beside the Namibian border. The camp is situated on the riverbank that forms the border between South Africa and Namibia.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Namibia – Gariep (Orange) River - Fish River Canyon
This morning there's the chance to see the beautiful river valley by canoe or just relax at camp. After lunch we cross the border and travel to the Fish River Canyon. After a scenic walk along the edge of the canyon we enjoy our dinner while watching the sunset. This is also a fantastic photo opportunity. Optional Activities: Half-Day Canoe Adventure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Namib-Naukluft National Park
We arrive at the Namib-Naukluft National Park and set up camp, then enjoy a short hike into the Sesriem Canyon. Tonight enjoy the star-studded sky and enduring silence of the Namib Desert, only occasionally interrupted by the call of a Jackal or, a rather unique lizard, the barking gecko!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Sossusvlei Dunes - Namib-Naukluft National Park
This is our earliest morning as we prepare for our hike up Dune 45 to marvel at the sunrise. After our hike, we will have the chance to visit Sossusvlei. Later, we join a local expert on a guided hike and learn more about the unique desert ecosystem and how the bushmen survived in the harsh desert conditions.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Swakopmund
After a brief photo stop while crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, we travel onto Namibia's Atlantic coast and the adventure capital, Swakopmund. Often there are flamingo's at the Walvis Bay lagoon, just before we arrive in Swakopmund. You will be briefed on the many optional activities available here and then there is time to explore the town before dinner out at one of the local restaurants. Optional Activities: Dinner out
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 Swakopmund
This morning your tour ends. Keep the day free to relax, explore or participate in one of the many activities available here. Most popular are Quadbking in the Dunes or Tandem Skydiving. On a clear day's skydiving you can see all the way to the next day's destination! Taking a walk around Swakopmund's shops and having a leisurely lunch is also a great way to spend your day. Optional Activities: Quad biking, Sand boarding, Sky Diving, Dolphin Cruise, Scenic Flights, Fishing, Dinner out etc.
Meals: Breakfast
THIS IS THE ITINERARY OF THE 7 DAY CAMPING SAFARI FROM SWAKOPMUND TO CAPE TOWN
Activity Package:
The Activity Package amount includes the following: Kwa Ttu San experience, Guided desert walk with local expert. You can choose to pay the Activity Package upfront or you can decide to pay for individual activities while on tour.
Day 1 Swakopmund
After meeting your guides, the day is free to experience the adrenalin filled atmosphere that Swakopmund offers. Most activities include a pick up and drop off service to/from your hostel. You can also take time to go to the internet café or wander through the shopping streets.
Meals: No meals
Day 2 Sesriem
After the adventure and adrenaline rush of Swakopmund, we drive south into the mysterious Namib Desert. We join a local expert on a guided hike and learn more about the unique desert ecosystem and how the Bushmen survived in the harsh desert conditions. Tonight we enjoy dinner around the campfire, do a little star gazing and listen to the calls of the Jackals and barking geckos.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Sossusvlei Dunes
Today is our earliest start as we wake before dawn for one of the highlights of the trip, hiking up Dune 45 to watch the sun rise. After our hike, we will have the chance to explore Sossusvlei and relax at camp before taking a short hike into Sesriem Canyon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Fish River Canyon
Today we travel south to the Fish River Canyon where we hike along the edge of the canyon and see the amazing sunset. (It is possible that you may see the sunrise at the canyon next morning instead due to the road conditions or time of year you are travelling).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Gariep / Orange River
We leave early on our last day in Namibia travelling south to the border with South Africa at the Gariep / Orange River. Our campsite lies on the banks of the Orange River on the South African side. In the afternoon there is an optional canoeing activity on the River or you can just chill out at the campsite and go for a swim. Optional Activities: Gariep /Orange River canoeing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Citrusdal
Today is a long drive through the Northern Cape to the fruit producing area in the Cederberg mountains of South Africa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Cape Town
Our final day on tour, we head to the mother city, Cape Town. On the way we visit !Kwa ttu where we enjoy a San guided tour & museum visit. After the tour, lunch will be prepared and afterwards we continue to Cape Town, stopping at Table View for a magnificent view of Table Mountain from the other side of the bay. This is the spot from which the most photographs are taken of Table Mountain.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
THIS IS THE ITINERARY OF THE 8 DAY ACCOMMODATED SAFARI FROM CAPE TOWN TO SWAKOPMUND
South Africa: Cederberg Mountain Region - Namibia: Orange / Gariep River - Fish River Canyon - Quiver Tree Forest - Sesriem - Namib-Naukluft National Park - Sossusvlei - Tropic of Capricorn - Walvis Bay Flamingo - Swakopmund Adventure Activities (optional)
Day 1 South Africa – Cederberg Mountain Region
Leaving Cape Town, there’s one last photo stop at Table View for a spectacular panorama of Table Mountain. On the way to the Cederberg we visit the !Kwa ttu people just outside Yzterfontein. Here we enjoy a San guided tour & museum visit. After the 3hr tour we sit down for some lunch at the restaurant and then continue to the campsite where your guides will give you a full briefing on the tour.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 Namibia – Gariep (Orange) River
Today we travel through the Northern Cape and Namaqualand, stopping at the remote town of Springbok for any last requirements. After crossing the Namibian border we check in to the lovely chalets overlooking the river that forms the border between South Africa and Namibia.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Gariep (Orange) River – Fish River Canyon
This morning there’s the optional chance to canoe down the Gariep River (in the summer) or to spend some time relaxing in the camp along the river. After lunch we travel north to the Fish River Canyon and take a scenic hike along the rim in order to gain some perspective as to just how large this natural phenomena is, later we return to Ai-Ais to check in to our accommodation and enjoy the hot springs. Optional Activities: Half-Day Canoe Adventure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Ai-Ais - Kokerboom Forest
This morning we travel into the Kalahari area of Namibia in order to visit the Kokerboom Forest. The Kokerboom is sometimes known as the Quiver Tree as it was often used by the indigenous Khoisan people for making quivers for their arrows. In the afternoon there is the option of some historical sightseeing on the farm that our guesthouse owns. Optional Activities: Kalahari Sundowner, Historical Sightseeing on farm
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Bushman Community – Namib-Naukluft Park
The Namib-Naukluft NP is one of Namibia’s geographic gems. There are massive sand dunes in the Sossusvlei desert area as well as the remarkable landscape. After an optional morning’s tribal interaction with the !Xung (San) people we travel to the Namib and stay the night outside the park. Optional Activities: African Tribal interaction.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Namib-Naukluft National Park
We have a full day in the Namib-Naukluft National Park that starts by being transported in to Sossusvlei, where we are joined by a local desert guide. Exploring on foot, this local guide will share detailed knowledge of this ecosystem. Later we transfer to Dune 45 where you have the chance to hike up the dune for an amazing view and photo opportunity. In the afternoon there’s a short walk into the Sesriem Canyon. On our return to Hammerstein it is possible to spend some time with one of the resident big cats. Optional Activities: Wild Cat Walk
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7/8 Swakopmund
We cross the Tropic of Capricorn on our way from the Atlantic Coast. Our first stop is Walvis Bay where we may see some flamingos. Then it’s on to Swakopmund, the adventure capital of Namibia, where you will be briefed on the many optional activities available. Your tour ends after breakfast on the morning of day 8. Optional Activities: Dinner, Quad biking, Sand boarding, Sky Diving, Scenic Flights etc.
Meals: Breakfast x 2, Lunch x 1, Dinner x 1
Safari Facts
Price 2012: Camping ex Cape Town EUR 595 + EUR 56 (for the Activity Package, which includes all acitivites that are mentioned as included in the itinerary, except for the optional activities)
Price 2012: Lodge ex Cape Town EUR 1065 + EUR 56 (for the Activity Package, which includes all acitivites that are mentioned as included in the itinerary, except for the optional activities)
Price 2012: Camping ex Swakopmund EUR 495 + EUR 56 (for the Activity Package, which includes all acitivites that are mentioned as included in the itinerary, except for the optional activities)
Price 2012: Lodge ex Cape Town as small group safari with a max of 12 people EUR 1195 + EUR 56 (for the Activity Package, which includes all acitivites that are mentioned as included in the itinerary, except for the optional activities)
Start in Capetown/South Africa
End in Swakopmund/Namibia
Meals B x 6, L x 6, D x 5 camping safari; B x 7, L x 7, D x 7 accommodated safari
Tour in english
Accommodation: Participatory camping in twin share tents or 24 per room/permanent tent
Transport: Overland truck
Important notes: A single supplement is available on this trip @ EUR 17 Camping; EUR 80 Accommodated safari
Departure Dates 2012 - Camping safari ex Cape Town
Departing Cape Town: 04-Mar-12 Arriving Swakopmund: 10-Mar-12
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Departure Dates 2012 - Camping safari ex Swakopmund
Departing Swakopmund: 10-Mar-12 Arriving Cape Town: 16-Mar-12
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Departure Dates 2012 - Accommodated safari ex Cape Town
Departing Cape Town: 07-Mar-12 Arriving Swakopmund: 14-Mar-12
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