Windhoek to Cape Town 14 days - Dunes and Cape Safari
Price From:
R5 250.00
Destination:
Africa Tours
Duration:
14 days
Departs From:
Windhoek
Regions Included:
Windhoek, Waterberg Plateau National Park, Etosha National Park, Swakopmund, The Namib Naukluft National Park, The Fish River Canyon, Gariep (formerly Orange River), Lamberts Bay, Cape Town
Min Persons Required:
4
The Dunes and Cape Safari departs Windhoek for the Waterberg Plateau National Park. Historically significant because it was the site of the war between the Germans and the Hereros, the area has now become a haven for many endangered species. Go on safari at Etosha National Park, Namibia's premier game park. Dominated by shimmering white saltpans you have a chance to see elephant as well as black rhino, lion and leopard.
Leaving Etosha we journey to Swakopmund, a delightful Bavarian-style town situated snugly between sea and desert. We continue on to The Namib Naukluft National Park and the giant sand dunes of Sossusvlei, before heading to the worlds second largest canyon at Fish River. This 14 day safari ends in Cape Town where you are free to sample the sights and sounds of this magical city.
Contact Details
Contact Person: Diana Tel: 27 11 791 0519
Itinerary
DAY 1 - Windhoek
Day at leisure to enjoy all there is to offer in Windhoek. All meals for your own account.
DAY 2 - Waterberg Plateau National Park (270 km - 3 hours)
After meeting your crew at around 12h00 today, we leave Windhoek for the Waterberg Plateau National Park. Historically significant because it was the site of the war between the Germans and the Hereros, the area has now become a haven for many endangered species. It is renowned for its incredible rock formations and walks. Your time in the Waterberg is your own and you are free to walk in the park at your leisure. Excellent well-marked hiking trails make for easy self-guided walks. Optional game drives and guided walks are available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
CAMPING
Bernard De La Bat (or similar)
Off route C22, route 2512, Waterberg Plateau
Tel: ++ (264) 67 305 001
Fax: ++ (264) 67 305 004
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAYS 3 & 4 - Etosha National Park (256 km - 6 hours)
Etosha National Park is Namibia's premier game park. Dominated by shimmering white saltpans you have a chance to see elephant as well as black rhino, lion and leopard. Most camps have floodlit water holes, which are excellent for after dinner game viewing, as well as swimming pools for cooling off during the heat of the day. We will enjoy 3 game drives whilst at Etosha - all taken in the WildLife Adventures vehicle. Typically we will make an early start, ideal for morning game viewing, and drive to some of the waterholes in the park before heading back to camp for brunch. Approximately 3 hours per game drive. In the afternoons we will take another game drive and return to camp before dark for dinner. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on Day 3. Breakfast and lunch on Day 4.
CAMPING
Okaukuejo Campsite (or similar)
South entrance to Etosha National Park.
Tel: ++ (264) 67 229 800
Fax: ++ (264) 67 229 852
Meals: Day 3: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Day 4: Breakfast, lunch
DAYS 5 & 6 - Swakopmund (515 km - 9 hours)
Leaving Etosha we journey to Swakopmund, a delightful Bavarian-style town, situated snugly between sea and desert. There are great beaches, activities such as deep-sea fishing, quad biking and dune boarding plus an array of shops, bars and restaurants. In Swakopmund you are free to explore at your leisure or partake in the many optional activities. This is also a chance to catch up on laundry, banks and communications. Breakfast and lunch only on Day 4. Breakfast only on Day 5.
DAYS 7 & 8 - The Namib Naukluft National Park (350 km - 5 hours)
We continue on to The Namib Naukluft National Park and the giant sand dunes of Sossusvlei. This is one of the world's oldest deserts, offering over 130 million years of natural wonder, and the highest sand dunes in the world!! Climb the dunes for an unforgettable sunrise. Optional adventure activities including guided walks, hot air ballooning and light aircraft flights. On day 14 we leave the camp very early and travel into the park. We head for Dune 45 and climb the dune for a magnificent sunrise, after which we proceed on to Sossusvlei and the 2x4 parking area. From here it is an approximate 5 km walk to the vlei where you are free to explore. There is an option for a guided walk (this is to the clients own expense). Stunning photographic opportunities are available in the dunes. In the late afternoon you will be taken to the nearby Sesriem canyon and return to camp for the evening meal. There is a small swimming pool at the camp if you wish to relax and soak up the sun. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
DAY 9 - The Fish River Canyon (580 km - 9 hours)
We head for the awesome Fish River Canyon. There will be time to take in a beautiful sunset over the canyon, or partake in an optional walk along the rim of the canyon. Breakfast and lunch included.
CAMPING
Canon Roadhouse (or similar)
Fish River Canyon National Park.
Tel: ++ (264) 61 230 066
Fax: ++ (264) 61 251 863
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
DAY 10 - The Gariep River (180 km - 2 hours)
We border cross into South Africa and head for our camp on the riverbank. You will have the opportunity to partake in an optional canoe safari or just relax at the riverside bar. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
CAMPING
Fiddlers Creek (or similar)
On banks of Gariep River, South African side
Tel: ++ 27 (27) 761 8953
Fax: ++27 (27) 761 8953
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 11 - Lamberts Bay (360 km - 5 hours)
We depart for Lambert's Bay and our camp. Here you have the option of visiting the well-known 'Bird Island' (own expense). Breakfast and lunch included.
CAMPING
Lamberts Bay Caravan Park (or similar)
Voortrekker Road, Lamberts Bay
Tel: ++ 27 (27) 432 2238
Fax: ++27 (27) 432 1517
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
DAY 12 - Cape Town (340 km - 5 hours)
Sample the sights and sounds of this magical city at the Southern end of the African continent. A host of optional activities are available including, trips to Robben Island, Peninsula tours, wine tasting, and much more. Please ask WildLife Adventures or your tour leader for assistance in booking these excursions. Breakfast included, all other meals in Cape Town will be to the client's expense.
DAY 13 - Cape Town
A day at leisure to continue enjoying all the attractions that Cape Town has to offer.
LODGE ACCOMMODATION
Saasveld Lodge (or similar)
Contact details as above.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 14 - Cape Town
Our tour ends after Breakfast.
Meals: Breakfast
Notes
Local Supplement R530
Includes
Fully equipped safari vehicle, services of tour leader and camp courier, all accommodation, all camping and catering equipment and scheduled National Park entrance fees. Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) Dinner (D) where specified. Meals not shown will be to the clients account. Occasionally breakfast and lunch may be combined into a brunch where necessary e.g. mornings with early game drives.
Excludes
International Airfares, arrival and departure transfers, travel and medical insurance, personal spending money, visas, passports, vaccinations, personal taxes (including departure and border taxes) all optional activities, unscheduled or optional National Parks/Reserves entrance fees, gratuities, sleeping bag if required, restaurant meals and all other items of a personal nature. All drinks, even on days with full board basis.
Windhoek to Cape Town 14 days - Dunes and Cape Safari
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