Itinerary
- Day 1
Cape Town
You'll arrive in Cape Town whenever works for your flight. Once there, you'll meet up with your CEO and the rest of the group for a welcome meeting. There's a group dinner option in the evening if you want to join. If you're doing the South African Wine Tour add-on, book an extra night before the tour starts since it gets going early the next morning.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (CURIOCITY Green Point Cape Town - Dorm room), Hotel (Hotel Sky Cape Town - Dorm Room)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Optional Activities
- South African Wine Tour and Tasting
- Group Dinner
- Day 2
Cape Town to !Khwa ttu
The day starts early with a drive through the Western Cape in the Lando vehicle, heading toward the G Adventures-supported !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre. You'll spend time learning about the history and culture of the San people. By afternoon you'll reach the campsite with the rest of the day free to wander around the surrounding area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Highlanders Campsite), Camping (Highlanders Campsite and Lodge)
Included Activities
- !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre
Landmarks !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre - Day 3
!Khwa ttu to Orange River
You'll head north through expanses of rooibos tea plantations during the drive. By late afternoon you'll arrive at camp along the Orange River with enough daylight left for a swim in the water to cool off before dinner and settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Fiddlers Creek Camping), Camping (Bushwhacked - Fiddlers Creek Camping)
Optional Activities
- Paddling on Orange River (400 ZAR per person)
Landmarks Orange River - Day 4
Orange River to Fish River Canyon
The route takes you toward Fish River Canyon, Africa's largest canyon. You'll stop to watch the sun drop over the canyon's rim, then set up camp nearby. The evening is spent relaxing by the campfire.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Hobas Lodge Campsite)
Included Activities
- Border Crossing (South Africa - Namibia)
- Fish River Canyon Visit at Sunset
Landmarks Fish River Canyon - Day 5
Fish River Canyon to Namib Desert
After heading north on bumpy roads through the landscape, you'll arrive in the Namib Desert in the late afternoon. You'll set up camp and have time to take in the towering red sand dunes of Sossusvlei before nightfall.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Sossus Oasis Camp Site)
Landmarks Sossusvlei 
- Day 6
Namib Desert
Before dawn you'll climb Dune 45 to catch the sunrise. Later there's an optional trip to Deadvlei followed by a walk through Sesriem Canyon where you'll learn about its geology and see wildlife pools. If time permits, the small town of Solitaire is on the route back. The evening offers an optional desert walk timed for sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Sossus On Foot Bushman's Desert Camp), Camping (Bushman's Desert Camp Sossus on foot Desert Walk)
Included Activities
- Dune 45 Visit
- Sesriem Canyon Visit
Optional Activities
- Deadvlei Visit (200 NAD per person)
- Namib Desert Walk (350 NAD per person)
Landmarks Dune 45 Deadvlei Sesriem Canyon Solitaire 
- Day 7
Namib Desert to Swakopmund
You'll cross over dry mountain passes and wide-open sections of the Namib Desert before reaching Swakopmund. This adventure town has plenty going on, and you'll have two nights here to settle in and check out what interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amanpuri Backpackers)
Optional Activities
- Sandboarding in the Namib Desert (700 NAD per person)
- Swakopmund Guided Cultural Tour (750 NAD per person)
- Skeleton Coast Scenic Flight (4800 NAD per person)
- Swakopmund Skydiving
Landmarks Swakopmund - Day 8
Swakopmund
Your day is completely free to choose what you want to do. Skydiving, sand boarding, and scenic flights over the Skeleton Coast are all available. You can arrange activities through the checkout page or contact your Global Connection Officer or travel agent to pre-book before the trip.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amanpuri Backpackers)
Optional Activities
- Swakopmund Skydiving
- Sandboarding in the Namib Desert (700 NAD per person)
- Skeleton Coast Scenic Flight (4800 NAD per person)
- Swakopmund Guided Cultural Tour (750 NAD per person)
Landmarks Skeleton Coast - Day 9
Swakopmund to Spitzkoppe
The drive takes you to Spitzkoppe, a set of granite peaks known locally as the Matterhorn of Namibia. You'll have time to explore on foot once you arrive. The night sky here is excellent for star-gazing if you're interested in that.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Spitzkoppe Rest Camp), Hotel (Spitzkoppe Community Restcamp)
Landmarks Spitzkoppe 
- Day 10
Spitzkoppe to Etosha National Park
You'll spend more time taking in the Spitzkoppe landscape before moving on to Etosha National Park. A safari drive gets you to your camp, and after sunset you can watch animals at the lit watering holes near the camping area. There's an option to book a night safari in an open vehicle if you want more wildlife viewing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NWR Etosha NP Okaukeujo Restcamp)
Included Activities
- Etosha National Park Wildlife Safari Drive (Lando)
Optional Activities
- Etosha Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Night Drive (750 NAD per person)
Landmarks Etosha National Park 
- Day 11
Etosha National Park
You'll spend the full day driving through Etosha National Park on a wildlife safari, traveling in a Lando adventure vehicle with your CEO guide. The dry season brings animals to the waterholes, so you'll have chances to see over 100 different mammal species throughout the day. Your guide will navigate the park looking for wildlife, and you can expect to move between different areas as you spot animals and track herds. Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and binoculars for the best viewing experience during this long safari drive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NWR Etosha NP Okaukeujo Restcamp)
Included Activities
- Etosha National Park Wildlife Safari Drive (full day in Lando)
Optional Activities
- Etosha Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Night Drive (750NAD per person)
- Etosha Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive (1100NAD per person)
Landmarks Etosha National Park - Day 12
Etosha National Park to Waterberg Plateau
You'll travel south from Etosha toward Waterberg Plateau. Once there, the day is yours to decide how to spend it. You can hike the trails in the national park looking for more wildlife or just relax at camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Waterberg Campsite)
Landmarks Waterberg Plateau - Day 13
Waterberg Plateau to Windhoek
The final drive heads south through Namibia's countryside from Waterberg Plateau to Windhoek. You'll stop at the G Adventures-supported Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop for a traditional lunch before the tour ends. If you want to keep going, talk with your CEO about extending your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch at Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop)
Included Activities
- Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop
- Departure Day
Landmarks Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop
