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South Africa & Namibia: Desert Road Trip to the Big Five (24 destinations)

22 days
From Cape Town to Windhoek
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Let the Journey Begin: Welcome to Cape Town!
  2. Day 2 Cape of Good Hope: Africa's most famous tip!
  3. Day 3 Best of Cape Town: from downtown to Table Mountain
  4. Day 4 Perfect Day: From Woodstock to Signal Hill
  5. Day 5 The adventure begins: road trip at its best!
  6. Day 6 Beach & Beyond: Paternoster's natural wonders
  7. Day 7 From Coast to Cactus: Cederberg Calling!
  8. Day 8 Crossing Borders: Offroad Adventure to Namibia
  9. Day 9 Fish River Canyon: And you don't believe in miracles?
  10. Day 10 Small off: Deserted in Paradise!
  11. Day 11 Wanderlust & Highway Dust: Road to Namib Desert!
  12. Day 12 Mysterious Deadvlei: Nature's white wonder!
  13. Day 13 Walvis Bay & Swakopmund: From deserts to waves
  14. Day 14 Walking Through History: In search of traces in Swakopmund!
  15. Day 15 Good Vibes Only: Beach Break & Sea Breeze!
  16. Day 16 Dreams of Damara: Herero culture & sunset afterglow!
  17. Day 17 Palmwag: Hotter Than a Desert, Cooler Than an Oasis
  18. Day 18 Etosha National Park: Welcome to Namibia's Wild Side!
  19. Day 19 Roar-worthy Adventures: On the trail of the Big Five!
  20. Day 20 Safari Magic: On a game drive between lions & giraffes!
  21. Day 21 Big city fever: in the hustle and bustle of Windhoek!
  22. Day 22 Bye bye, Namibia: Sharing Unforgettable Memories
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  • Noah
    · May 26th, 2025
    Experiencing history firsthand through Journaway's well-crafted itinerary was phenomenal. Each stop was educational yet relaxed, especially appreciating the knowledgeable local guides and smooth logistics.
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    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Namibia and South Africa. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • Rabies - Recommended for Namibia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Namibia and South Africa. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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