Namibia & South Africa in 18 days - From the Naukluft Mountains to Cape Town - Superior

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Discover Southern Africa on a journey through Namibia and South Africa. Go wildlife-spotting in Etosha National Park, admire the ancient rock carvings of Twyfelfontein and explore Swakopmund. See the red dunes of Sossusvlei and the dramatic Naukluft Mountains before heading south to discover vibrant Johannesburg. Take a safari in Kruger National Park and fall...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Etosha National Park
    • Namib Desert
    • Swakopmund
    • Windhoek
    • Cape Town
    • Johannesburg
    • Kruger National Park

What's this trip about?

    Discover Southern Africa on a journey through Namibia and South Africa. Go wildlife-spotting in Etosha National Park, admire the ancient rock carvings of Twyfelfontein and explore Swakopmund. See the red dunes of Sossusvlei and the dramatic Naukluft Mountains before heading south to discover vibrant Johannesburg. Take a safari in Kruger National Park and fall in love with cosmopolitan Cape Town.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 9 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityOtjiwarongo
End CityOtjiwarongo

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 9

Trip includes

    • Departures from main US airports.
    • International flights: US - Windhoek, Windhoek - Johannesburg, Cape Town - US.
    • Domestic flights: Johannesburg - Cape Town. *
    • 17 nights hotel accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels.
    • 17 breakfasts and 5 dinners.
    • Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles.
    • Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary. **
    • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
    • Game Drive in Etosha National Park in an open-sided 4x4 vehicle and Safari in Kruger National Park with an English-speaking guide.

Itinerary

Day 1: US - Night on board

Arrive at your US departure airport ready to board a flight to Windhoek, the Namibian capital. Night on board.* * If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

Day 2: Windhoek - Otjiwarongo

Touch down in Windhoek and meet your guide at the airport. If you arrive early in the day, enjoy a short city tour and stop for a coffee whilst waiting for the rest of the group to arrive before departing to Otjiwarongo. Arrive in Otjiwarongo, set in beautiful country...

Day 3: Otjiwarongo - Etosha National Park

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, set off for Etosha National Park, home to a diverse array of wildlife. On the way, stop at a traditional Himba Village to experience the culture of this unique community.* Continue into the wilds of Etosha and enjoy spectacular ga...

Day 4: Etosha National Park

After breakfast at the lodge, set off on an unforgettable full-day game drive through abundant Etosha National Park in a special open-sided 4x4 safari vehicle. Keep an eye out for large predators, beautiful game species as well as colorful and unique bird species. Sna...

Day 5: Etosha National Park - Damaraland

Breakfast at the lodge. Continue your adventure the morning as you depart for Damaraland, an untamed, rugged and beautiful desert landscape. Known for its spectacular rock formations, see the regions most iconic sights such as the ancient rock engravings of Twyfelfont...

Day 6: Damaraland - Swakopmund

After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, set off to Swakopmund, Namibia's most famous coastal city, known for its charming German colonial architecture. Along the way, pay a visit to the settlement of Uis and continue along the coast. Arrive at the hotel in Swakopmund a...

Day 7: Swakopmund

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure in Swakopmund. Explore this unique coastal oasis, nestled between the Atlantic and the dunes of the Namib desert. See the half-timbered Woermannhaus, a relic of German architecture and today a public library, examine...

Day 8: Swakopmund - Soussusvlei - Naukluft Mountains

Breakfast at the hotel. It's time to explore Namibia's most famous landscapes in Sossusvlei, a photographer's paradise known for its huge red sand dunes. Pass through Namib Naukluft Park, between the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and the edge of the Great Escarpment, an...

Day 9: Naukluft Mountains - Soussusvlei - Naukluft Mountains

After breakfast at the lodge, set off early into the vast landscapes of Soussusveli to explore the Sesriem Canyon, shaped by the Tsauchab River over millions of years. Appreciate the breathtaking rock formations and learn about how the canyon has been an important sou...

Day 10: Naukluft Mountains - Windhoek

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free morning before transferring back to the lively city of Windhoek. This afternoon, enjoy a city tour to learn more about the capital. See its most emblematic sights such as the Old Fort before visiting a local township, a vibrant neighborhood where you can experience authentic Namibian culture. Overnight stay in Windhoek.

Day 11: Windhoek - Johannesburg

Breakfast at the hotel.* It's time to leave Namibia behind as you head to South Africa! At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight to Johannesburg. Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure exploring the city and ...

Day 12: Johannesburg - Mpumalanga - Kruger

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time transfer by road to Mpumalanga. You're headed for Kruger, home to some of the most iconic wildlife in South Africa. Along the way, see some of the most iconic sights of the Panorama Route such as Blyde River Canyon and the...

Day 13: Kruger National Park

Enjoy a Full-Day 4x4 Game Drive at Kruger National Park. Begin the day early on safari in the southern area of South Africa's most famous game reserves with breakfast on the go. The game viewing area is known as the 'Southern Circle' and is renowned for its rhinos and...

Day 14: Kruger National Park

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure to explore the beautiful natural landscapes of Kruger and the White River. We recommend an optional day trip to Kruger National Park to experience more of its wildlife-rich eco-systems.* Dinner and overnight stay in ...

Day 15: Kruger - Johannesburg - Cape Town

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by road back to Johannesburg, stopping to see the exterior of the Union Buildings in Pretoria, the official headquarters of the South African government. * Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Cape To...

Day 16: Cape Town

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the ticket hop-on hop-off tour in Cape Town. South Africa's capital combines cosmopolitanism, culture, architecture, and the best of nature. With the hop-on and hop-off ticket, you will be able to do over 30 stops to enjoy some of the mos...

Day 17: Cape Town

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day by discovering the city further. We recommend taking the optional Cape Winelands excursion, especially if you're a wine lover as this region is known for its award-winning whites and reds.* Overnight stay in Cape Town. * Option...

Day 18: Cape Town

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day by discovering the city further. We recommend taking the optional Full-Day tour of the Cape Peninsula, a paradise of natural beauty, vineyards and coastal seal and penguin colonies!* Overnight stay in Cape Town. * Optional Full...

Day 19: Cape Town - Night on board

Breakfast at the hotel.* Sadly, it's time to bring your journey through Southern Africa to an end. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the US. Night on board. * Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.

Day 20: US

Arrive in the US and end your trip.

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Last Updated: 10/16/2024

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Meals Included
17 breakfasts and 5 dinners.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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