Cape Namibia Route

After a good early breakfast, our second day in Etosha National Park has a lot in store. Our game drive takes us on a wander of this unique and special place so. We explore and experience the indigenous wildlife and take in their mystery and beauty. Another highlight to look forward to, is a visit to Etosha Pan, a dried up ancient salt lake known as the “Great White Place”. We continue our game drive to Halali Camp, where we will be spending another wildlife filled night. Much like Okaukuejo Camp, Halali has also a welcoming waterhole teeming with wildlife.

Today we make our way to the southern Skeleton Coast area of Cape Cross on the West Coast of Namibia, which also falls within Skeleton Coast National Park. The journey today takes us through a more rural park of Namibia and true desert regions. On arrival at our accommodation, you can look forward to the magnificence and wild Skeleton Coastline, as well as another fantastic African sunset, this time over the feisty Atlantic Ocean.

Today is a free leisure day to relax and enjoy the quiet beauty of Cape Cross, with a wander along its picturesque coastline and plenty of rest and relaxation at your lovely lodge with a view. Your day can be spent at your leisure, with optional activities to explore the vicinity of the Cape Cross area, with a visit to the Cape Cross seal colony or explore the local attractions with one of the local guides if preferred.

We depart the still Skeleton Coast and make our way along the Atlantic Ocean towards the towns of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. We will be spending to lovely nights in this area, which will provide us the opportunity to explore and enjoy the sights and sounds that makes these two towns so special.

After a good breakfast, we prepare and get ready for the day. The vibey coastal towns of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay have a lot to offer in terms of optional activities and excursions, such as scenic boat cruises, amazing skydiving over desert dunes, desert quad biking and sandboarding to name but a few.

With a refreshing start to the day, we head south to the Namib-Naukluft National Park…the heart of the Namib Desert. This area is also home to some of the tallest dunes in the world and of course the main attraction Deadvlei and Sossusvlei. Along the way we pay a visit to “The Moon Landscape, as well as the “The Tropic of Capricorn. You can also look forward to our highlight of the day, a desert explorer excursion with a local desert guide.

An early start to the day as we drive further into the Namib-Naukluft National Park. Here you will get to witness the magnificence of the oldest desert in the world, showcasing its towering dunes. So, get ready for a sightseeing filled day with visits to Dune 45, Deadvlei, Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon.

Your journey continues southbound towards Hobas where we will visit the world's second biggest canyon the Fish River Canyon. We will make a few photo stops along the way and a short visit to a little secluded village for a refreshment. The canyon is a must see on any trip to Namibia and also a nice way to conclude your Namibian leg of the tour.

We say goodbye to wonderful Namibia by crossing the Orange River and making our way into the Northern Cape province of South Africa. We will break our journey to Cape Town with a stopover in the Namaqualand & Cederberg regions. While in these regions we pay a visit to the area's highlights.

After a good breakfast, we take a scenic drive towards Cape Town, with a few sightseeing spots to look forward to along the way. On arrival into Cape Town, we enjoy the sights of the “Mother City” and pay a visit to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

Today you can look forward to explore, experience & enjoy the very best that the metropolis of Cape Town has to offer. With a visit to the top of the iconic Table Mountain by modern cable car. Once at the top be at awe with 360-degree views of the Cape peninsula.

We journey around the peninsula taking a scenic world class coastal drive through Chapman's Peak, stopping at a view point along the way for a few pics. The journey continues to the naval town of Simons Town where we will visit the famous African penguin colony at Boulders Beach.