Desert Explorer- Accommodated

Vlaams Nederlands


The trip highlights include Spectacular Nature landscapes and Diverse Cultures and if you are lucky you might see some wild animals along the way! International Groups. Two experienced Guides, one Overland Truck, Unlimited Travel Adventure!

Tour price:  € 1065 Currency converter
Single supplement:   € 85 If you wish not to share a tent or room with someone on tour, you can request to pay the single supplement and we will try our best to arrange a private tent or room. (Almost everyone on our tours shares a tent with someone from the same sex)
Activity package: ± € 50 Activity Package: This is an OPTIONAL additional payment that covers what we consider to be the “essential activities” on our tours. If you want to include all the activities in the Activity Package to your tour, you can pay for the complete package when you book the tour, or pay for it in cash on the day the tour departures. If you don’t want to include it in your tour, you can still pay for the activities on the spot during your tour- just keep in mind that it will be subject to availability. 
Duration: 8 days, 7 nights
Meals: B, L, D x 7
Start point: Cape Town, South Africa
End point: Swakopmund, Namibia
Accommodation: Hotels/ lodges/ safari tents
Countries visited:  South Africa, Namibia
Departure dates: 

Included in the group tour price: Accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary, transport, registered guides and selected activities as per itinerary.
Excluded from the tour price: Flights, all items of a personal nature, alcohol, snacks, souvenirs, tips and optional activities etc.

   Detailed tour dossier 
                          Pre departure information

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 !Kwa ttu where we enjoy a San guided tour & museum visit. After the 3hr tour lunch will be prepared and afterwards we continue to Piketberg for wine tasting at a local wine farm. We arrive at our accommodation and 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. Later we travel 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. Optional Activities: Wild Cat Walk
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7/8 Swakopmund
We are joined by an expert local guide for a 3-hour nature walk. Exploring on foot, this local guide will share his detailed knowledge of the ecosystem. Afterwards 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

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