Itinerary
- Day 1
Departure
Your South Africa and Namibia adventure starts today. You're about to experience two countries with connected histories, incredible landscapes, wildlife encounters, and deep cultural moments across the next two weeks.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Southern Sun O.R. Tambo)
- Day 2
Johannesburg Arrival
You'll land in Johannesburg after your overnight flight and settle into your airport hotel. Since arrival times differ for everyone, there's nothing scheduled. Rest when you need to or take time to explore the city on your own if you're not too tired.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Desert Grace Lodge)
Optional Activities
- Explore Johannesburg independently
- Day 3
Johannesburg to Windhoek to Sossusvlei
Morning flight takes you to Windhoek, Namibia's capital. From there, you'll start the road journey toward Sossusvlei and check into your lodge by evening. Dinner with the group gives you a chance to meet fellow travelers before the real adventure kicks in.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at lodge with fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Desert Grace Lodge)
Included Activities
- Fly to Windhoek
- Road journey to Sossusvlei
- Dinner at lodge
Landmarks Sossusvlei Windhoek 
- Day 4
Deadvlei Experience
You're up early to tackle Deadvlei in the Namib desert. The red sand dunes lead to a stark salt pan surrounded by towering ancient petrified trees and some of the world's tallest sand formations. Watch for oryx navigating this harsh landscape and bring your camera.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Strand Hotel)
Included Activities
- Early morning visit to Deadvlei
- Climbing red sand dunes
- Viewing ancient petrified trees
- Wildlife observation (oryx and desert fauna)
Landmarks Deadvlei Namib Desert - Day 5
Sossusvlei to Swakopmund
You'll leave the desert behind for a long scenic drive to Swakopmund on the coast. This town blends German colonial buildings with desert-meets-ocean views and Skeleton Coast access. Afternoon takes you through Welwitschia Plains and Moon Valley to see plants found nowhere else on Earth.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Strand Hotel)
Included Activities
- Long scenic drive to Swakopmund
- Visit to Welwitschia Plains
- Visit to Moon Valley
Landmarks Swakopmund Skeleton Coast Welwitschia Plains Moon Valley - Day 6
Walvis Bay Marine Cruise
You're headed to Walvis Bay for a marine cruise hunting for seals, dolphins, and pelicans with expert guides. After that, Pelican Point shows you pink pelicans and views of historic shipwrecks scattered along this dramatic coastline.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Etosha Safari Lodge)
Included Activities
- Marine cruise in Walvis Bay
- Marine wildlife observation (seals, pelicans, dolphins)
- Visit to Pelican Point
- Shipwreck viewing
Landmarks Walvis Bay Pelican Point - Day 7
Swakopmund to Etosha
The longest drive of your trip takes you inland to Etosha National Park. You'll stop at a winery set against the Erongo Mountains for a tasting and lunch break. By afternoon you're settled at a rustic lodge overlooking the African bush, ready for dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at winery with tasting set against Namibia's Erongo Mountains), Dinner (Dinner at lodge overlooking the African bush)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Etosha Safari Lodge)
Included Activities
- Winery tasting and lunch
- Drive to Etosha National Park
- Dinner at lodge overlooking African bush
Landmarks Etosha National Park 
- Day 8
Etosha National Park Game Drive
Early morning starts your first game drive in open safari vehicles searching for rhino, giraffe, lions, elephants, and antelope. Ostriches and wildebeest appear throughout. Back at the lodge for lunch, then another afternoon drive to see more of Etosha's salt flats and wildlife.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at lodge)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Etosha Safari Lodge)
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in open safari vehicles
- Wildlife observation (rhino, giraffe, lions, elephants, antelopes, ostriches, wildebeest)
- Afternoon game drive in open safari vehicles
- Lunch at lodge
Landmarks Etosha National Park - Day 9
Etosha to Windhoek
Today switches to an enclosed vehicle for game drives if you prefer that option. Want more adventure? You can upgrade to open vehicles instead and get closer to the action in Etosha.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Weinberg Hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day game drive in enclosed vehicle
Optional Activities
- Upgrade to open safari vehicles for the day
Landmarks Etosha National Park - Day 10
Windhoek
You'll drive back to Windhoek for a free afternoon in the calm capital. Explore at your pace or rest at your hotel before meeting everyone for dinner to share stories about Namibia.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with fellow travelers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Cape Milner Hotel)
Included Activities
- Dinner with fellow travelers
Optional Activities
- Explore Windhoek during free afternoon
Landmarks Windhoek - Day 11
Windhoek to Cape Town
You spend the morning at Penduka, a nonprofit focused on women's empowerment and traditional craftwork. After learning about their community impact work, you'll head to the airport for your flight to Cape Town. Evening brings a special dinner at a local family's home where you'll exchange stories and get a real feel for everyday Cape Town life.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with local Capetonian family at their home)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Cape Milner Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Penduka (Impact Moment)
- Fly to Cape Town
- Dinner with local Capetonian family
Landmarks Penduka 
- Day 12
Cape Point and Penguins
Cape Point is your destination today, the southwestern tip of Africa where green hills meet bright blue water. You'll see the Cape of Good Hope and stop at Boulders Beach to watch endangered African penguins. The scenic drive back along Table Bay completes the afternoon.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Cape Milner Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cape Point
- Visit to Cape of Good Hope
- Stop at Boulders Beach
- African penguin viewing
- Return via Table Bay
Landmarks Cape Point Cape of Good Hope Boulders Beach Table Bay - Day 13
Table Mountain and City Tour
Start with a cable car ride up Table Mountain for views of Cape Town, Lions Head, and Robben Island. Then a city tour shows you heritage sites and historic landmarks. Your afternoon is free to relax at your hotel or wander the city further on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kruger Gate Hotel)
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to Table Mountain
- Views of Cape Town, Lions Head, and Robben Island
- City tour including heritage sites and historic landmarks
Optional Activities
- Explore Cape Town during free afternoon
Landmarks Table Mountain Lions Head Robben Island - Day 14
Cape Town to Kruger National Park
You'll fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg, then drive six hours to reach Kruger National Park, South Africa's largest game reserve. Your hotel sits right at the park entrance on the banks of the Sabie River.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kruger Gate Hotel)
Included Activities
- Fly to Johannesburg
- Six-hour drive to Kruger National Park
Landmarks Kruger National Park Sabie River 
- Day 15
Kruger National Park Game Drive
Full day game drive in open-air vehicles searching for the Big 5 and other wildlife across Kruger's vast landscape. A picnic lunch happens in the park, then back out for your afternoon drive to see even more.
- Meals
- Lunch (Authentic South African Braii lunch inside Kruger National Park)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kruger Gate Hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day game drive in open-air vehicle
- Big 5 wildlife observation
- Picnic lunch within the park
Landmarks Kruger National Park - Day 16
Kruger National Park Final Game Drive
One last full day game drive through Kruger to catch whatever wildlife you might have missed. That evening you'll toast with fellow travelers to all the incredible places and animals you've seen on this epic African journey.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow travelers)
Included Activities
- Full day game drive in open-air vehicle
- Dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks Kruger National Park - Day 17
Departure
You'll say goodbye to your group and leave Kruger for Johannesburg, then head to the airport for your flight home. Your two-week South Africa and Namibia adventure comes to an end today.
