Namibia & South Africa: Epic Landscapes & Wildlife - 2025
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- Experience an authentic South African Braai lunch inside Kruger National Park.
- Enjoy a tasting and lunch at a winery set against Namibia’s Erongo Mountains.
- Visit a local non-profit in Windhoek dedicated to empowering women through traditional craftwork and skill sharing.
- Join a local Capetonian family at home and learn about their daily life.
- Explore three distinct natural parks and search for the "Big 5".
- Be whisked away to the top of Table Mountain on an aerial cable car.
- Witness the otherworldly landscape of Sossusvlei’s dunes.
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You’re on your way to South Africa and Namibia, two nations with intertwined histories and some of the most incredible landscapes, wildlife, and cultural diversity in the world. Get ready for a truly unique experience, from the dunes of Sossusvlei to the coasts of Cape Town.
Arrive in Johannesburg after your overnight flight. Get settled at your airport hotel and rest before tomorrow’s morning flight to Namibia.
Today, fly to Windhoek, Namibia’s capital city. One of Southern Africa’s most fascinating destinations, Namibia is one of the youngest countries in Africa and one of the least populated in the world. With its recent independence from South Africa, this frontier nation...
Embark on the experience of a lifetime. Start the day early to ensure the best experience at one of Namibia’s most dramatic landscapes – the red sand dunes of Deadvlei in the Namib desert. A landscape reminiscent of science fiction movies, the Sossusvlei region is hom...
Say farewell to the Namib desert and travel to the coastal town of Swakopmund. With its German colonial architecture, marine wildlife, and access to the Skeleton Coast, Swakopmund is a unique desert oasis. This afternoon, visit the Welwitschia Plains and Moon Valley f...
This morning, drive to Walvis Bay and join a marine cruise to search for seals, pelicans, and dolphins. Learn from your cruise guides what makes this area so unique for these marine animals. Continue your exploration to Pelican Point for a glimpse of some pink feathered friends and a view of what makes this coastline so famous – its numerous ship wrecks.
Leave this coastal beauty behind as we head to your second Namibian National Park – Etosha. On the way, stop for a tasting and lunch at a winery paving the way for Namibian wines and spirits. Later this afternoon, check in to your rustic lodge and settle in before dinner overlooking the African bush.
Early this morning, depart for your first game drive. In open safari vehicles, search for rhino, giraffe, lions, elephants, and several types of antelopes. Ostriches will welcome you at every corner and wildebeest will greet you at watering holes. Return to your lodge...
Today, take a break from safari vehicles and join a full day game drive in an enclosed vehicle. If you wish, you may choose to upgrade to open vehicles (if your adventurous side has not yet been satiated!).
Travel your last Namibian leg of this journey and arrive back in its capital city, Windhoek. Despite it being the capital, enjoy its calm atmosphere during your free afternoon before you join your fellow travelers at dinner to reminisce about your adventure in Namibia.
End your time in Namibia with a meaningful visit to Penduka during an Impact Moment. With its mission to support gender equality and empower women, learn how Penduka supports the local community through traditional craftwork and skill sharing. Then, travel to the airp...
Get to see the natural side of Cape Town today. Travel to Cape Point, the southwestern tip of Africa. Marvel at the vibrant green foliage blanketing the rocky outcrops, contrasting the bright blue waves below. Visit the Cape of Good Hope and stop at Boulders Beach for the rarest of black-tie events – a rendezvous with endangered African penguins! Return to the city via Table Bay.
Today, explore South Africa’s eclectic cultural mecca. Rise gently over the South African landscape in a cable car to Table Mountain,* taking in views of Cape Town, Lions Head, and historic Robben Island. Then, view the city’s heritage sites, historic landmarks, and b...
Say goodbye to city life and hello to South Africa’s stunning natural beauty. Board your flight to Johannesburg as you make your way to Kruger National Park, the largest game reserve in South Africa. Check in to your hotel, ideally located at the entrance of the park on the banks of the Sabie River.
Pack your camera as you head off on a full day game drive! Search for the “Big 5” from your open-air vehicle and experience some iconic South African scenery. Relax with an authentic South African Braai lunch featuring local meats, before gathering again for your afternoon game drive.
Head out again on another full-day game drive for your last opportunity to see all the majestic scenery and animals you have come this far to experience. Tonight, join your fellow explorers for dinner and toast farewell to all the extraordinary places you’ve encountered during this epic African adventure.
Bid farewell to your fellow travelers when you leave Kruger for Johannesburg and head back home.**
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