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South Africa & Namibia: Desert Road Trip to the Big Five (21 destinations)

19 days
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From Cape Town to Windhoek
4.7
87 traveler reviews
South Africa & Namibia: Desert Road Trip to the Big Five (21 destinations) - journaway
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Plan your adventure:
  • Explorer
  • Family
  • Camping
  • Self-Guided
  • Wildlife
  • Big Five
  • Private
  • Intl. Flights Included
  • Personalized
  • Sightseeing
Operator
journaway
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Guided in English
Age range up to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Cape Town
    Cape Town
  • Fish River Canyon National Park
    Fish River Canyon National Park
  • Swakopmund
    Swakopmund
  • Windhoek
    Windhoek
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Itinerary

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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 The adventure begins: road trip at its best!
  5. Day 5 Beach & Beyond: Paternoster's natural wonders
  6. Day 6 From Coast to Cactus: Cederberg Calling!
  7. Day 7 Crossing Borders: Offroad Adventure to Namibia
  8. Day 8 Fish River Canyon: And you don't believe in miracles?
  9. Day 9 Small off: Deserted in Paradise!
  10. Day 10 Wanderlust & Highway Dust: Road to Namib Desert!
  11. Day 11 Mysterious Deadvlei: Nature's white wonder!
  12. Day 12 Walvis Bay & Swakopmund: From deserts to waves
  13. Day 13 Walking Through History: In search of traces in Swakopmund!
  14. Day 14 Dreams of Damara: Herero culture & sunset afterglow!
  15. Day 15 Etosha National Park: Welcome to Namibia's Wild Side!
  16. Day 16 Roar-worthy Adventures: On the trail of the Big Five!
  17. Day 17 Safari Magic: On a game drive between lions & giraffes!
  18. Day 18 Big city fever: in the hustle and bustle of Windhoek!
  19. Day 19 Bye bye, Namibia: Sharing Unforgettable Memories
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • International Flights
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Old Bank Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2, 3

  • Gonana Guesthouse

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5

  • Piekenierskloof Mountain Resort

    Hotel
    day 6

  • Canyon Village

    Hotel
    Days 7, 8

  • Klein-Aus Vista Desert Horse Inn

    Hotel
    day 9

  • Namib Desert Camping2Go

    Hotel
    Days 10, 11

  • Giardino Boutique Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 12, 13

  • Palmwag Camping2Go

    Hotel
    day 14

  • Etosha Safari Camping2Go

    Hotel
    Days 15, 16, 17

  • Town Lodge Windhoek

    Hotel
    day 18

Operated by

journaway

4.7
(87 reviews)

Number of tours

796

Response time

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Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Franziska
    · December 22nd, 2024
    Everything was great! From booking to communication to the trip - everything was perfectly organized with reputable providers, great hotels and other service providers.
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  • Maximilian
    · November 16th, 2024
    Incredible trip. But you sit in the car a lot and, as expected, we often had stomach problems.
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  • Renska
    · September 4th, 2024
    Exceptional accommodation and great planning by the tour operator. The team was very responsive to my wishes and made my trip unforgettable. Really something very special!
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Dates & Availability

19 days
South Africa & Namibia: Desert Road Trip to the Big Five (21 destinations)
From Cape Town to Windhoek

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Tour ID: 309691

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    South Africa
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Namibia and South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Namibia and South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Namibia and South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Namibia and South Africa. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Namibia and South Africa. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • 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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