Cape Town to Namibia Overland Safari & Participation Camping

Cape Town to Namibia Overland Safari & Participation Camping

• Trip code: 457X012
• Dauer: 13
• Stil: Classic

From bustling city streets to sand dunes and safaris, the sites of Africa will no doubt leave their unforgettable impressions. Join this 13-day adventure and experience safaris in Etosha National Park and encounter the wildly bizarre landscapes of Swakopmund all while camping under the big African skies. Your rugged Lando (overland adventure vehicle) will get you to the sites safely, and your expert CEO (Chief Experience Officer) will take care of all the hassles so that you will be free to delve deep into these magnificent countries worry-free.

Übersicht

Accommodation

Hostel (3 Nacht, Mehrbettzimmer), Mitmach-Camping (9 Nächte)

Checklist

Additional Items:
• Sleeping bag (required)

Cold Weather:
• Long-sleeved shirts or sweater
• Scarf
• Warm gloves
• Warm hat
• Warm layers
• Warm waterproof jacket

Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)

Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket

Health & Safety:
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Hand sanitizer
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)

Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear

Bitte beachte: Seasons in Southern Africa are quite extreme. Winters can be really cold and summers will be really hot. If you travel during winter months (May to October) please ensure that you bring warm clothing and a suitable sleeping bag

Group Leader

2 englischsprachige CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) während des gesamten Trips als Head Guide/Koch und Fahrer, lokale Guides

Group Size Notes

Max. 22, im Schnitt 18

Highlights

Lerne das kosmopolitische Kapstadt kennen, bewundere die atemberaubende Aussicht über den riesigen Fischfluss-Canyon, überwinde die größten Sanddünen der Welt, spüre den Adrenalinschub auf abenteuerlichen Aktivitäten, mache im Etosha-Nationalpark Schnappschüsse von den „Big Five“

Introduction

From bustling city streets to sand dunes and safaris, the sites of Africa will no doubt leave their unforgettable impressions. Join this 13-day adventure and experience safaris in Etosha National Park and encounter the wildly bizarre landscapes of Swakopmund all while camping under the big African skies. Your rugged Lando (overland adventure vehicle) will get you to the sites safely, and your expert CEO (Chief Experience Officer) will take care of all the hassles so that you will be free to delve deep into these magnificent countries worry-free

Meals Included

11 Frühstück, 11 Mittagessen, 9 Abendessen

Optional Activities

Cape Town
- Two Oceans Aquarium (235ZAR pro Person)
- Südafrikanische Weintour und -Verkostung
- Cape Point Explorer Day Tour (1750ZAR pro Person)
- Urban Explorer Day Tour (1900ZAR pro Person)
- Overberg Explorer Day Tour (3450ZAR pro Person)
- West Coast Explorer Day Tour (1950ZAR pro Person)
- Sandboarding and San Cultural Explorer Day Tour (3630ZAR pro Person)
- Sandboarding Half Day Tour - Atlantis Dunes (1400ZAR pro Person)
- Hout Bay Kayaking Half Day Tour (1500ZAR pro Person)

Table Mountain
- Wanderung auf den Tafelberg (2100ZAR pro Person)
- Seilbahn auf den Tafelberg (420ZAR pro Person)

Cederberg
- Weinprobe

Orange River
- Kanufahrt am Oranje (400ZAR pro Person)

Namib Desert
- Spaziergang in der Namib-Wüste (350NAD pro Person)

Sossusvlei
- Deadvlei (200NAD pro Person)

Swakopmund
- Sandboarding in der Wüste Namib (700NAD pro Person)
- Kulturelle Tour in Swakopmund (750NAD pro Person)
- Rundflug über die Skelettküste (4800NAD pro Person)
- Fallschirmspringen

Etosha National Park
- Etosha Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Night Drive (750NAD pro Person)
- Safarifahrt im offenen Fahrzeug durch den Etosha-Nationalpark (1200NAD pro Person)

Packing Note

Seasons in Southern Africa are quite extreme. Winters can be really cold and summers will be really hot. If you travel during winter months (May to October) please ensure that you bring warm clothing and a suitable sleeping bag

Start / Finish

Cape Town nach Windhoek

Transport

Lando (Overland-Fahrzeug), zu Fuß

What's Included

Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Kultur- und Ausbildungszentrum !Khwa ttu San, Yzerfontein
Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Restaurant & Shop im Dorf Penduka, Windhoek
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen. Fish River Canyon, Park fees for Dune 45, Sesriem Canyon, and Spitzkoppe entrance fees. Etosha NP entrance with a full day safari drive in the Lando. Waterberg Plateau visit. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Meal Budget

Plane USD120-160 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein

Internationale Flüge

Check-in-Zeiten und Freigepäck/Einschränkungen können je nach Fluggesellschaft variieren und sich jederzeit ändern. Für die aktuellsten Informationen zu deinem Flug wende dich bitte an deine Fluggesellschaft. Wir empfehlen Online-Check-in, um mögliche Verzögerungen am Flughafen zu vermeiden

Minimum Age

Um ohne Begleitperson mit G Adventures zu reisen, musst du mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Das Mindestalter für Kinder in Begleitung eines Erziehungsberechtigten (über 21) beträgt 12 Jahre

Itinerary

Day 1 Kapstadt

Arrive at any time.

Tonight, after a brief welcome meeting, attend an optional group dinner for your first night in Cape Town

Day 2 Kapstadt/Cederberg

Hit the road in the Lando and view the stunning Western Cape scenery on the way to the G Adventures-supported !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre. Learn about the history and culture of the ancient San people. Arrive to the campsite in the afternoon and enjoy free time in the area

Day 3 Cederberg/Am Oranje

Travel north past large plantations of rooibos tea. Camp at the scenic Orange River and arrive at the site with enough time to enjoy a late afternoon swim in the river

Day 4 Am Oranje/Fischfluss-Canyon

Travel to Fish River Canyon today, the largest canyon in Africa. Hop out of the Lando to watch sunset over the canyon’s rim. Set up camp nearby and sit around the campfire

Day 5 Fischfluss-Canyon/Wüste Namib

Sit back in the Lando and travel north along long, bumpy roads to the Namib Desert. Arrive and set up camp in the late afternoon, and admire the towering red sand dunes of Sossusvlei seeming to rise up towards the sky in the middle of nowhere

Day 6 Wüste Namib

Begin the day at dawn and watch sunrise from atop the iconic Dune 45. Later, venture to the surreal Deadvlei for an optional excursion to this mesmerizing clay pan before slipping into the shadier areas of Sesriem Canyon to learn about its formation and ability to sustain wildlife with hidden pools

Day 7 Wüste Namib/Swakopmund

Cross over the dry mountain passes and vast empty region of the Namib Desert en route to adrenaline capital; Swakopmund. The group will spend two nights here with plenty of time for the many optional activities in the area

Day 8 Swakopmund

Spend a free day in Swakopmund. Try activities like skydiving and sand boarding. For an even bigger adventure, hop on a scenic flight over the Skeleton Coast

Day 9 Swakopmund/Spitzkoppe

Jump in the Lando and travel toward the granite peaks of Spitzkoppe. Dubbed the Matterhorn of Namibia, this is the perfect place for epic outdoor adventures. Enjoy free time here upon arrival

Day 10 Spitzkoppe/Etosha National Park

Soak in the strangeness of this unique landscape before moving on to Etosha National Park for some prime wildlife viewing. Enjoy a safari drive in the park on the way to your camp

Day 11 Damaraland/Etosha Nationalpark

Embark on a full-day wildlife safari drive in Etosha National Park. Search for more than 100 different mammals that call this park home. During the dry season (May through October) the animals all gather around the waterfalls creating some of the densest wildlife viewing in the world

Day 12 Etosha Nationalpark

Move on from Etosha today and travel further south to the Waterberg Plateau. Spend free time exploring the trails in this national park in search of more wildlife, or choose to relax at camp

Day 13 Etosha Nationalpark/Windhoek

Today involves travelling south from the Waterberg Plateau National Park through the Namibian countryside to Windhoek. Along the way make a stop at the G Adventures supported Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop for a delicious traditional lunch before the trip ends

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Kapstadt

Get the most out of your time in Cape Town by pre-booking the South African Wine Tour and Tasting extra. If you do, we recommend booking accommodation for an extra night pre-tour as this activity has an early start time. Please note, due to the timings of this activity, there is a possibility you may miss the welcome meeting on day 1 of your tour - in this case, your CEO will leave you a message detailing what time and where you should meet the next morning. Bitte vergewissere dich, dass du bis zum Begrüßungstreffen alle erforderlichen Visa für die Reise besorgt hast. Lies dir bitte die Visa-Informationen in den Trip-Details durch, damit du weißt, ob du Visa benötigst, und wenn ja, welche. Beachte bitte auch, dass an der Grenze nach Namibia keine Visa ausgestellt werden.


Wenn Sie an Tag 1 optionale Aktivitäten buchen, wenden Sie sich an Ihren Vertriebsmitarbeiter, um zu erfahren, ob eine Vorabendbuchung erforderlich ist, um an der Aktivität teilzunehmen

Day 2 Kapstadt/Cederberg

Wir verlassen die Stadt, um unsere Überlandfahrt mit einem Zwischenstopp für ein Mittagessen an der Küste zu beginnen. Wir erreichen unseren ersten Campingplatz am Nachmittag. Hier hast du Zeit zur freien Verfügung, um etwas regionalen Wein zu probieren und zu kaufen, ein wenig mit den einheimischen Kindern zu kicken oder die Gegend in der Nähe des Campinglagers in diesem schönen Teil Südafrikas zu erkunden. Wenn du möchtest, kannst du auch einfach am Pool des Campingplatzes entspannen und den Blick auf die Weinberge genießen. The !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre is closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day

Day 3 Cederberg/Am Oranje

Day 4 Am Oranje/Fischfluss-Canyon

Day 5 Fischfluss-Canyon/Wüste Namib

Wir kommen an den kleinen und verlassenen Ortschaften Bethanien und Helmeringhausen vorbei und fahren weiter über lange und holprige Straßen in nördlicher Richtung zur Wüste Namib. Wir erreichen die Gegend am späten Nachmittag, wo die hochaufragenden roten Sanddünen von Sossusvlei den Eingang zur Wüste Namib bilden. Hier wirst du so richtig das Gefühl haben, als würdest du dich mitten im Nirgendwo befinden.

Day 6 Wüste Namib

Conclude your day with a scenic drive, if time allows, stopping at the quaint town of Solitaire, before settling in at the campsite. Here, you may opt for an evening activity: "Namib Desert Walk." This activity is an educational experience about bushmen's survival in the desert, the geology of sand dunes, and local wildlife, and ends with a beautiful desert sunset. *Please note, while park fees for Dune 45 and Sesriem Canyon are included, the shuttle to Deadvlei is an additional cost

Day 7 Wüste Namib/Swakopmund

Gewinne einen echten Eindruck von der Wüste Namib, während wir mehrere Stunden damit verbringen, diese triste Region zu durchqueren.

Day 8 Swakopmund

You can pre-book your sky dive on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent. Mahlzeiten während unseres Aufenthalts in Swakopmund sind nicht inbegriffen, um unseren Reisenden die Freiheit zu bieten, die vielen Restaurants und Bars in der Stadt zu erkunden

Day 9 Swakopmund/Spitzkoppe

Du kannst auf eigene Faust zu Fuß auf Erkundungstour gehen. Außerdem solltest du dir auch den Nachthimmel nicht entgehen lassen – eine tolle Gelegenheit zum Sternebeobachten! In unserem einfaches Busch-Camp gibt es Plumpsklos und kein fließendes Wasser

Day 10 Spitzkoppe/Etosha National Park

After sunset, watch animals at the watering holes near the camping area, which is safe, being well lit with flood lights. Free time at night allows for the option of a night safari in an open vehicle.

Day 11 Damaraland/Etosha Nationalpark

Day 12 Etosha Nationalpark

Day 13 Etosha Nationalpark/Windhoek

If you aren't ready to go home yet, talk with your CEO about extending your adventure and get to know more of Namibia or beyond!