10 Day Cape Town to Swakopmund Tour (Inclusive/Comfort)

Days 1 – 2: Cape Town, South Africa

Today we gather at 13h00 at the AHA’s Harbour Bridge Hotel at the Waterfront before we set off on an exploration of Cape Town. Following a briefing and some formalities, we begin our adventure by hiking up Table Mountain with our tour guide. Stunning views of the city and Atlantic Ocean can be seen from here. The following day, we explore the scenic Cape Peninsula by vehicle. We will visit Hout Bay, Cape Point, and the Cape of Good Hope. Upon returning to the hotel, we will freshen up before heading out to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront for dinner and an evening of entertainment. Our exact itinerary will be weather-dependent. We stay at a lovely lodge situated on the beachfront for both nights. Lunches and dinner will be at your own expense.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: AHA’s Harbour Bridge Hotel
Included Highlights: Table Mountain hike, Cape Point National Park, Cape of Good Hope, Scenic coastal roads, Hout Bay, Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
Distance: Day 1 – 20 km; Day 2 – 200 km Hout Bay

Day 3: West Coast, South Africa

Departing from the ‘Mother City’ we take one final view of the majestic Table Mountain from across the bay, we then journey northward through the ‘Swartland’ and along the West Coast making our way into Namaqualand. In the beginning of Spring, this normally desolate area comes to life with the blossoming of countless desert-adapted flower species.

Enjoy the contrast of scenery on our journey today. From vast open spaces to dramatic rock formations in the Cederberg. Our journey is long (570kms) to our accommodation in Springbok.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Springbok Inn
Included Highlights: Scenic Drive along West Coast, West Coast sunset
Distance: 570 km

Days 4 – 5: Orange River, Namibia

We make our way across the border and into Namibia today, then journey a brief distance to our base camp situated on the Orange River bank where we prepare for our canoe expedition. The Orange River forms an incredible sight – a green ribbon snaking its way through the desert and enormous mountains of the Richtersveld National Park. We spend two nights in comfortable accommodation and on the second day we enjoy a long canoe trip down the river. As the day winds to an end we will return to our accommodation to take in the natural beauty that surrounds us.

Meals: Breakfast x2, Lunch x2, Dinner x2
Accommodation: Felix Unite Lodge
Included Highlights: Orange River, Orange River Canoe Experience
Distance: 150 km

Day 6: Fish River Canyon –  Namib, Namibia

We make our way directly to the magnificent Fish River Canyon, the second biggest of its kind in the world. Following a visit to the numerous viewpoints and exploring the rim of the Canyon, we carry on into the true Namib for a picnic lunch en-route to our Desert Lodge.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Desert Lodge
Included Highlights: Fish River Canyon, Scenic drive through the desert region, Private desert game reserve
Distance: 580 km

Day 7: Namib Desert, Namibia

Our lodge is located on our private Nature Reserve situated within the Namib Rand Nature Reserve and is home to a variety of desert-adapted animals and plant life. The lodge is incredibly constructed against a rocky outcrop between the giant mountains and red dune-fields. During our time spent here, we will embark on guided treks and drives, including a night drive that takes place through the Reserve, granting us permission to view animals up close.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Greenfire Desert Lodge
Included Highlights: Morning Desert Walk, Afternoon Desert Drive / Night Drive
Distance: 20 km (Desert Drive)

Day 8: Sossusvlei, Namibia

We have a leisurely start today, journeying straight to the Sossusvlei dune-fields. The final part of our travels to the dunes will be through heavy sand, for which we make use of an open 4X4 vehicle with an opportunity to explore Sossusvlei and Deadvlei on foot. Once we have made our way to the dune summits for magnificent views, we head back to our vehicle and carry on to our comfortable accommodations in the desert.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Sossus on Foot – Bushman’s Lodge
Included Highlights: Dune climbing, Sossusvlei, Deadvlei, 4×4 transfer into Sossusvlei
Distance: 180 km

Day 9: Dunes – Swakopmund, Namibia

We have a brief distance to travel, crossing the Kuiseb Canyon and the Naukluft Park toward the seaside town of Swakopmund where we spend two evenings at the Amanpuri Lodge. We have a full day of exploring this town that is rich in history, culture and activities.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Amanpuri Lodge
Included Highlights: – Scenic drive through the desert, Kuiseb Canyon, Namib-Naukluft National Park
Distance: 300 km

Day 10: Swakopmund, Namibia

After breakfast, the tour will officially come to an end. In the case of the shorter tour, guests have the option of extending their stay in Swakopmund or continuing their trip independently. If you need a transfer from Windhoek to a foreign country, we can arrange that for you.

Meals: Breakfast

Onward Travel Plans

Due to circumstances beyond our control while on tour (such as border crossings, traffic, breakdowns and delays, etc), the end time on the last day cannot be guaranteed. Therefore we strongly recommend you stay the night and fly out the next day. Please consult with your booking consultant.