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Travel Day 1. South Africa - Cederberg Mountain Region
Our tour begins when we depart from Cape Town. We stop one last time near Table View so you can take spectecular pictures of Table Mountain. Our route takes us to an organic winery, where we will enjoy a wine tasting session. After the tasting, we invite you to take a walk with a local guide. When we reach our accommodation in the afternoon, you get a full briefing for the tour by the tour guide.
Lunch, Dinner
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Travel Day 2. Namaqualand - Gariep (Orange) River
On the 2nd travel day, we drive through the Northern Cape, Namaqualand, with a short stop in the remote town of Springbok for the last few errands. Just past the Gariep River, which forms the border between South Africa and Namibia, our beautiful accommodation is located.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Travel Day 3. Namibia - Gariep (Orange) River - Fish River Canyon
This morning we invite you to either a canoe trip on the Gariep River* (during the summer) or spend some relaxing hours at the camp. After lunch, we continue north to the Fish River Canyon. There we have a scenic walk along the cliff edge to get an idea of how big this natural phenomena actually is. After the walk, we drive back to Ai-Ais, arrive at the accommodation, where you can enjoy the hot springs.
optional activities at additional cost: 1/2 day canoe-adventure
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Travel Day 4. Namib-Naukluft-National Park
Today, we continue towards one of the gems of Namibia: the Namib-Naukluft National Park. Once there, we pitch our tents and go on a short walk in the Sesriem Canyon. In the evening, you will a sky full of starts - truly amazing!. The Milky Way seems like just a minute away and with luck we'll see a few shooting stars.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Travel Day 5. Sossusvlei Dünen - Namib-Naukluft-Nationalpark
This morning, we need to get up very early to prepare for a desert trek. We visit the dune 45 at sunrise and a little later we meet a desert expert who will explain the flora and fauna of this unique ecosystem. He will explain how the Bushman has survived in this region and the survival tactics he developed during the ages.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Travel Day 6. Swakopmund
We drive the Tropic of Capricorn and then continue along the Atlantic Ocean. If we are lucky, we might be able to observe flamingos in the lagoon of Walvis Bay. From there we drive to Swakopmund, the adventure capital of Namibia. Here you have the opportunity to inform yourself about the many other activities that are being offered. After a stroll through the city we will visit one of the restaurants where you can sample local specialties*.
* optional activities at additional cost: Dinner at a local restaurant
Breakfast, Lunch
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Travel Day 7. Swakopmund
Today, the tour ends after breakfast. You can use this day to relax or take part in one of the many activities that are offered*. Go quad biking in the dunes or maybe try out sky-diving.
* optional activities at additional cost: Quad Biking, Sandboarding, Sky Diving, Dolphin Tour, Flight Tours, Fishing
Breakfast
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Desert Safari: Tour Dates
Here you will find all the important tour dates for the Desert safari starting in Cape Town and ending in Swakopmund. Please plan your holiday accordingly.
Desert Safari: Route Map
On this map you can follow the route you will be taking on your Desert safari from Cape Town to Swakopmund.
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