7 day Desert Explorer Tour. Cape Town to Swakopmund, Namibia

Highlights of this Namibia camping adventure tour:

Cederburg Mountain Region & Orange River (South Africa)
Fish River Canyon
Sesriem
Namib-Naukluft National Park
Sossusvlei
Walvis Bay
Swakopmund Adventure Activities

Day 1: Cederberg Mountain Region, South Africa

You depart Cape Town heading north for the Cederberg Mountain region. This area is one of the main Rooibos Tea growing areas and also offers a variety of outdoor activities. On this first afternoon you spend some time learning about tour-life, the vehicle and equipment. Lunch and Dinner.

Day 2: Namaqualand – Gariep River

You travel north through Namaqualand and head for the Gariep River. The night is spent around the campfire, getting to know one another. The Orange/Gariep River forms the border of South Africa and Namibia and is used widely for agricultural irrigation in this arid area. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 3: Fish River Canyon, Namibia

Choose between a relaxing morning on the riverbank or the half-day Canoe adventure. Alternatively, spend your time swimming, watching birds and investigating the interesting geographical features that are unique to the Richtersveld area.

After lunch you travel north to the Fish River Canyon, the second largest in the world. Enjoy optional activities such as, Orange River Half Day Canoe Adventure. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 4: Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

From the canyon you continue on into the remote Namibian hinterland. You arrive at Sesriem Camp in the afternoon and have time to go for a walk in to the smaller Sesriem Canyon. This is an excellent night to sleep out under the stars, beside the fire, surrounded by the shifting dunes and desert silence.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 5: Sossusvlei Dunes / Namib-Naukluft National Park

Taking advantage of the cooler temperatures you depart at dawn and drive into the Namib-Naukluft National Park where you will hike up Dune 45 to gain a different perspective of the desert.

You leave the truck at the 2x4 parking area where you have the option to go on a guided walk with a local expert on the area, or hike into Sossusvlei with some of the other group members. Enjoy optional activities such as, Guided walk with Local Expert. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

[ next page ]

Page: 2 Day 6 & 7: Swakopmund
A dramatic drive through the arid Namib Naukluft sees you arrive at Walvis Bay where, if you are fortunate, the resident flamingo flock can be seen. Then it's on to the seaside resort town of Swakopmund. On the evening of Day 6 you have the op ...

[more information]

Provisional Reservation System Please note that all steps marked with a * must be completed for your provisional reservation to be processed!
Tour	7 day Desert Explorer Tour. Cape Town to Swakopmund, Namibia
Step 1*	Select your departure date below.
	Click Here and Select your Departure Date
Step 2*	Indicate the amount of adults on tour below.
	Number of adults
If you are sure all steps marked with a * are complete please

Rates/Prices

Departure Dates

Reservations/ Bookings

Enquiries/ Questions

Site Search

Bookings and Enquiries

Sossusvlei Namibia
Explore the highest sand dunes in the world at Sossusvlei. The colours of these dunes change throughout the day from burnt orange through red to deepest mauve.

Cederberg Geology
The Cederberg is known for its other-worldly rock formations which have been created by acidic rain and snow eroding the quartzite sandstone cliffs and boulders.

Travel Essentials

Safari Essentials

South Africa Travel Articles

Africa Travel Links

African Safaris
Backpacker Tours
Botswana Travel
Honeymoon Holidays
Luxury Train Journey
Namibia Travel
Overland Safari Tours