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All Around Africa: Desert Dreams & Safari Wonders (15 destinations)

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From Windhoek to Cape Town
4.6 (109 reviews)

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Plan your adventure:
Road Trip & Self-Drive
Hit the open road and travel at your own pace
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in German
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Windhoek

    Windhoek
    Landmarks
    Windhoek
  3. Day 2

    Windhoek to Kalahari Desert

    Windhoek to Kalahari Desert

    Included Activities

    • Self-drive through the Kalahari Desert landscape
    Landmarks
    Kalahari Desert
  4. Day 3

    Kalahari Desert

    Kalahari Desert

    Included Activities

    • Self-guided desert exploration on foot
    • Pool access at glamping tent

    Optional Activities

    • Wildlife spotting (oryx antelopes)
    Landmarks
    Kalahari Desert
  5. Day 4

    Kalahari Desert to Namib Desert

    Kalahari Desert to Namib Desert

    Included Activities

    • Self-drive through Tsaris Pass with wildlife viewing
    Landmarks
    Tsaris Pass
    Namib Desert
    Sesriem Canyon
    Sossusvlei
    Namib-Naukluft Park
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  6. Day 5

    Namib Desert - Sossusvlei & Deadvlei

    Namib Desert - Sossusvlei & Deadvlei

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sossusvlei at sunrise
    • Hike up Big Daddy dune

    Optional Activities

    • Shuttle service through sand (payable on site)
    • Self-drive through sand
    Landmarks
    Sossusvlei
    Deadvlei
    Big Daddy Dune
    Namib-Naukluft National Park
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  7. Day 6

    Namib Desert to Swakopmund

    Namib Desert to Swakopmund

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Gaub and Kuiseb gorges
    • View flamingos at Walvis Bay lagoon
    Landmarks
    Gaub Gorge
    Kuiseb Gorge
    Walvis Bay
    Swakopmund
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  8. Day 7

    Swakopmund

    Swakopmund

    Included Activities

    • Beach time in Swakopmund
    • Sunset at the jetty

    Optional Activities

    • Swakopmund Museum visit (admission payable on site)
    • Photography at red and white lighthouse
    Landmarks
    Swakopmund Museum
    Swakopmund Lighthouse
    Swakopmund Jetty
  9. Day 8

    Swakopmund to Windhoek

    Swakopmund to Windhoek

    Included Activities

    • Explore Windhoek markets
    • Visit street food spots and cafés

    Optional Activities

    • Windhoek City & Township Tour with local guide
    Landmarks
    Windhoek
  10. Day 9

    Windhoek to Victoria Falls

    Windhoek to Victoria Falls

    Included Activities

    • Experience Victoria Falls spray and viewpoints
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
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  11. Day 10

    Victoria Falls

    Victoria Falls

    Included Activities

    • Experience Victoria Falls viewpoints

    Optional Activities

    • Helicopter flight over Victoria Falls
    • Bungee jumping from Victoria Falls Bridge
    • Rainforest hike along the falls edge
    • Sunset cruise on the Zambezi
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Victoria Falls Bridge
    Zambezi River
  12. Day 11

    Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park

    Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch with a view of the river)

    Included Activities

    • Game drive in Chobe National Park with English-speaking guide
    • Safari cruise on Chobe River
    • Lunch with river views
    Landmarks
    Chobe National Park
    Chobe River
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  13. Day 12

    Victoria Falls to Johannesburg

    Victoria Falls to Johannesburg

    Included Activities

    • Explore Johannesburg's vibrant culture

    Optional Activities

    • Nelson Mandela Square dining
    • Neighbourgoods Market visit (weekends)
    • Maboneng exploration
    • Rooftop bar experience
    Landmarks
    Nelson Mandela Square
    Neighbourgoods Market
    Maboneng
    Johannesburg
  14. Day 13

    Johannesburg to Kruger National Park

    Johannesburg to Kruger National Park

    Included Activities

    • Self-drive through scenic South African landscape
    • Viewpoint stops for photography

    Optional Activities

    • Blyde River Canyon detour
    Landmarks
    Blyde River Canyon
    Kruger National Park
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  15. Day 14

    Kruger National Park - Northern

    Kruger National Park - Northern

    Included Activities

    • Self-drive safari through Kruger National Park
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
  16. Day 15

    Kruger National Park - Northern

    Kruger National Park - Northern

    Included Activities

    • Lodge pool access with wilderness views

    Optional Activities

    • Full day safari through Kruger National Park
    • Spa treatments and self-care
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
  17. Day 16

    Kruger National Park - Northern

    Kruger National Park - Northern

    Included Activities

    • Lodge access with Crocodile River views

    Optional Activities

    • Safari through Kruger National Park
    • Panoramic route with waterfalls and canyons
    • Three Rondavels visit
    • Bourke's Luck Potholes visit
    • God's Window visit
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
    Three Rondavels
    Bourke's Luck Potholes
    God's Window
    Crocodile River
  18. Day 17

    Kruger National Park - Northern

    Kruger National Park - Northern

    Included Activities

    • Self-drive safari through Kruger National Park
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
  19. Day 18

    Kruger National Park to Pretoria

    Kruger National Park to Pretoria

    Included Activities

    • Visit Union Buildings
    • Experience Pretoria's historic significance
    Landmarks
    Union Buildings
    Pretoria
  20. Day 19

    Pretoria to Cape Town

    Pretoria to Cape Town

    Included Activities

    • Visit Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

    Optional Activities

    • Cape Wheel ride (payable locally)
    • Castle of Good Hope visit
    Landmarks
    Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
    Table Mountain
    Cape Wheel
    Castle of Good Hope
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  21. Day 20

    Cape Town

    Cape Town

    Included Activities

    • Beach time in Cape Town

    Optional Activities

    • Surfing lesson or surfing (payable locally)
    • Signal Hill sunset experience
    Landmarks
    Signal Hill
    Table Mountain Frame
    Robben Island
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  22. Day 21

    Cape Town

    Cape Town

    Included Activities

    • Explore Cape Town downtown and Long Street
    • Visit boutiques and shops

    Optional Activities

    • Table Mountain gondola ride (payable on site)
    • Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel visit
    • Camps Bay Beach sunset
    • Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
    Landmarks
    Long Street
    Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
    Table Mountain
    Lion's Head
    Camps Bay Beach
    Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
  23. Day 22

    Cape Town - Cape of Good Hope

    Cape Town - Cape of Good Hope

    Included Activities

    • Visit Boulders Beach with penguins
    • Experience Cape Point viewpoint

    Optional Activities

    • Cog railroad to Cape Point summit (payable on site)
    • Walk to Cape Point summit
    Landmarks
    Boulders Beach
    Cape Point
    Cape of Good Hope
    False Bay
  24. Day 23

    Cape Town

    Cape Town

    Included Activities

    • Beach time in Cape Town

    Optional Activities

    • Neighbourgoods Market visit (weekends)
    • Clifton Beach visit
    • Muizenberg Beach visit
    Landmarks
    Old Biscuit Mill
    Neighbourgoods Market
    Clifton Beach
    Muizenberg Beach
  25. Day 24

    Cape Town to Home

    Cape Town to Home
    Landmarks
    Cape Town
  26. Day 25

    Home Arrival

    Home Arrival

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