13 day Desert and Sea. Cape Town to Windhoek

Days 5 & 6 – The Namib Naukluft National Park, Namibia

You 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.

Adventure activities including guided walks, hot air ballooning and light aircraft flights. On day 5 you leave the camp very early and travel into the park. You head for Dune 45 and climb the dune for a magnificent sunrise, after which you 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.  Stunning photographic opportunities are available in the dunes. In the late afternoon you will be taken to the nearby Sesriem canyon – and then will return to camp for the evening meal. There is a small swimming pool in the camp if you wish to relax and soak in the sun. Overnight camp (Sesriem). Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Days 7 & 8: Swakopmund, Namibia

Two nights in simple hotel accommodation at Swakopmund. A delightful Bavarian-style town, situated snugly between sea and desert. Great beaches, deep-sea fishing, quad biking, dune boarding, flights over the desert, plus an array of shops, bars and restaurants await you.

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. Tonight you overnight at Grunen Kranz Hotel. Breakfast and Lunch on day 6. Breakfast only on Day 7.

Days 9 & 10: Etosha National Park, Namibia

Leaving Swakopmund you journey to 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.

All 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.
You will enjoy 3 game drives whilst at Etosha – all taken in your vehicle.

Typically you will make an early start, which is 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 you will take another game and return back to camp before dark for dinner. Lunch only on day 8. Brunch and Dinner on day 9.

Day 11: Waterberg Plateau National Park, Namibia

You leave Etosha bound for the stunning 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. Camping overnight (Bernard De La Bat – Waterberg Plateau). Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.