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Cape & Dunes Southbound: Desert Camping & Safari Drives

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Off-the-grid adventures with a rugged edge
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Group Size 10 - 22
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Windhoek

    You'll arrive in Windhoek whenever you get there. This evening you're meeting up with your CEO and the rest of your travel group for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. It's a chance to get to know everyone before the real adventure kicks off and to soak in the local vibe of the city.

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
    • Connect With New Friends
    Landmarks/POIs
    Windhoek
  2. Day 2

    Windhoek to Waterberg Plateau

    The group heads out by Lando to Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop to grab your packed lunch, then continues on to Waterberg Plateau National Park. Once there, you can hit the trails to look for hidden plunge pools and spot wildlife like buffalo and giraffe, or you might prefer to just hang out by the pool back at camp.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch from Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop
    • Waterberg Plateau hiking and wildlife spotting
    Landmarks/POIs
    Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop
    Waterberg Plateau National Park
  3. Day 3

    Waterberg Plateau to Etosha National Park

    Travel by Lando gets you to Etosha National Park, and there's a short safari drive right when you arrive so you can start looking for animals. After you settle into camp, there's time to rest, walk around the grounds, or take a swim in the pool before tomorrow's full day of safari.

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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Etosha National Park Wildlife Safari Drive (Lando)
    Landmarks/POIs
    Etosha National Park
  4. Day 4

    Etosha National Park

    This is a full-day wildlife safari in Etosha National Park where you'll search for over 100 different mammal species. You'll watch for animals gathering at the waterholes, which is especially productive during the dry season from May to October when wildlife viewing is at its best.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Etosha National Park Wildlife Safari Drive (Lando)
    Landmarks/POIs
    Etosha National Park
  5. Day 5

    Etosha to Spitzkoppe

    Travel south by Lando to reach Spitzkoppe, known as Namibia's Matterhorn. The day involves scrambling up rock faces, climbing the natural rock arch, catching the sunset for photos, cooking dinner around the fire, and then stargazing under the Milky Way.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner cooked around campfire)

    Included Activities

    • Spitzkoppe exploration and hiking
    Landmarks/POIs
    Spitzkoppe
  6. Day 6

    Spitzkoppe to Swakopmund

    You wake up surrounded by Mars-like landscapes before traveling through Namibia's coastal region to Swakopmund. This city sits between the Atlantic Ocean and the Namib Desert and has a strong German heritage. You're staying for two nights, so there's good time to explore.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Skydiving
    • Sandboarding
    • Skeleton Coast scenic flight
    Landmarks/POIs
    Swakopmund
  7. Day 7

    Swakopmund

    This day is completely free. You can team up with other travelers or go out on your own in this outdoor lovers' paradise. Options include trying skydiving, sandboarding, or booking a Skeleton Coast scenic flight. No meals are included, so you'll be finding your own food.

    Optional Activities

    • Swakopmund Skydiving
    • Sandboarding in the Namib Desert (700NAD per person)
    • Skeleton Coast Scenic Flight (4800NAD per person)
    • Mondesa Township Tour (750NAD per person)
    Landmarks/POIs
    Swakopmund
  8. Day 8

    Swakopmund to Namib Desert

    After leaving Swakopmund, the Lando takes you toward the world's oldest desert while you write, vlog, nap, or just hang out with your group. You'll camp on the edge of the Namib Desert, and if you want, a local expert can take you for a walk and share desert stories before you sleep under the stars.

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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Desert walk with local expert
    Landmarks/POIs
    Namib Desert
  9. Day 9

    Sossusvlei Dunes - Dune 45

    Early morning you're exploring Sesriem Canyon to find water pools and learn how it got its name. Then you head to Sossuvlei clay pan surrounded by the world's largest sand dunes, and many tackle the steep climb up Dune 45. After you return to camp, dinner happens around the braai with mountain shadows in the background.

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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner cooked on braai)

    Included Activities

    • Sesriem Canyon Visit
    • Dune 45 Visit
    • Sossuvlei Desert exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Sossusvlei Desert Walk (180NAD per person)
    • Namib Desert Walk (350NAD per person)
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    Sesriem Canyon
    Sossusvlei
    Dune 45
  10. Day 10

    Sossusvlei to Fish River Canyon

    The Lando covers serious distance to reach Fish River Canyon, Africa's largest canyon and arguably the world's second-largest. You'll have time to stretch, take in the views, watch the sunset fade over the canyon rim, then head back to camp for the evening around the fire.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Fish River Canyon Visit at Sunset

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in Fish River Canyon
    Landmarks/POIs
    Fish River Canyon
  11. Day 11

    Fish River Canyon to Orange River

    You cross into South Africa and camp at the Orange River. The vibe here is relaxed as you kick back, reflect on the journey so far, and maybe take a late afternoon swim in the river. If you're itching for more, there are optional canoe trips available.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Border Crossing (Namibia - South Africa)

    Optional Activities

    • Paddling on Orange River (400ZAR per person)
    Landmarks/POIs
    Orange River
  12. Day 12

    Orange River to Cederberg Mountains

    Traveling south by Lando, you'll pass rooibos tea plantations and dramatic Western Cape scenery. The group stops for the night in the Cederberg mountains where you can do wine tasting, relax by the pool, and gather around a campfire.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Wine Tasting
    Landmarks/POIs
    Cederberg Mountains
  13. Day 13

    Cederberg to Cape Town

    This is your last travel day. The Cederberg Mountains fade in the distance as you head toward Cape Town. You'll stop at !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre to learn about ancient San history and culture, then arrive in Cape Town early afternoon with Table Mountain views. An optional group party with your travel family can happen this evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre
    Landmarks/POIs
    !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre
    Table Mountain
    Cape Town
  14. Day 14

    Cape Town

    You're free to depart at any time. If you're not ready to leave, talk with your CEO about extending your stay and exploring more of South Africa or other destinations beyond.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Departure Day

    Optional Activities

    • South African Wine Tour and Tasting (1675ZAR per person)
    Landmarks/POIs
    Cape Town
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  • MA
    · September 13th, 2024
    Perfect tour if you want to see theses places
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    Thanks Mehdi for the five star review. We are so happy you had such a great experience, See you on another G Adventure soon, we hope.
    Trip date: April 2024
  • JA
    · April 8th, 2024
    I am very enthusiastic about the tour. I think it's great that there are groups divided for everything that have to do something different every day, such as cleaning. It is good that we have water available at all times and Privilege has cooked super good food every day. In addition, prev and Tafi were super punctual every day and always adhered to the announced times. In addition, they gave up a great team and I felt safe at all times. Especially because the two were super helpful and the well-being of us participants was super important to them. I thought it was great to learn more about the cultures or landscapes at the campfire in the evening (prev told a lot of history). The communication because of when the first meeting is, I would say rather difficult because in Emil only a time window was specified and I didn't really know who I could ask for the time. So in the future maybe set a fixed time with the guides and then, for example, write 6 p.m. in the Emil. I am absolutely enthusiastic about this type of travel and also about camping because the tents are also super easy to set up and the mattresses are really comfortable. My greatest praise goes to Tafi and Privilege. The two are punctual, respectful, empathetic, organised and good people from the ground up. Thank you for this adventure. I will recommend this tour
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    Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us, Jana! We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your time with us overall and will pass your concerns on to the appropriate teams for their review. The world deserves more you!
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    Trip date: March 2024
  • AM
    · December 31st, 2023
    The tour was just amazing, well organized and the guides were great.
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    Hi Anike, So great to hear! Thank you.
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    Trip date: December 2023
  • AL
    · July 9th, 2023
    Had the perfect time!
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    Hi Annika! This is so nice to hear. We can't wait to have you back.
    Trip date: June 2023
  • AW
    · September 24th, 2022
    Guide was annoying the tour itself great
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    Hi Anna, thank you for providing your thoughts! Much appreciated.
    Trip date: September 2022
  • CW
    · September 6th, 2022
    I had lots of fun on this trip, but it wasn't...
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your honest and open feedback, Claire!
    Trip date: August 2022
  • Cape & Dunes Southbound: Desert Camping & Safari Drives reviewer 7
    · March 3rd, 2019
    Great experience as a first G adventures trip....
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thanks for the balanced and honest review Annie, we do appreciate it.
    Trip date: February 2019
  • Cape & Dunes Southbound: Desert Camping & Safari Drives reviewer 8
    · February 26th, 2019
    Amazing tour!! Loved it.
    G Adventures commented on this review
    Wonderful - thanks Aryane!
    Trip date: February 2019
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    · September 8th, 2018
    great guides, nice mixture of optional and planned activities, great food, nice people, very well organised.
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    Trip date: August 2018
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    · September 15th, 2018
    Provided the person is aware of the style of travel I.e camping with camp chores, then I think the trip reflects the description well and they would enjoy it
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    Trip date: August 2018

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