Itinerary
- Day 1
Departure
Your adventure starts with a trip to the airport for your flight to Cape Town, South Africa. Pack up and get ready for an unforgettable African road trip ahead.
- Day 2
Cape Town
After landing in Cape Town, you'll head to your accommodation to settle in. Then check out the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, a vibrant harbor filled with street performers, shops and cafés. Table Mountain provides a nice backdrop as you take in the coastal feel.
Included Activities
- Transfer to accommodation
- Visit Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
Optional Activities
- Ride on the Cape Wheel (payable locally)
- Visit Castle of Good Hope
Landmarks Victoria and Alfred Waterfront Table Mountain Castle of Good Hope 
- Day 3
Boulders Beach - Cape of Good Hope
Drive out to Boulders Beach to see the famous African penguin colony waddling between granite rocks. From there, head to Cape Point for views over False Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. You can either take a scenic walk or ride the cog railroad to reach the summit.
Included Activities
- Visit Boulders Beach with penguin colony
- Visit Cape Point
Optional Activities
- Cog railroad ride to Cape Point summit (payable on site)
Landmarks Boulders Beach Cape Point Cape of Good Hope - Day 4
Table Mountain
Start with a relaxed morning stroll through downtown Cape Town on Long Street, checking out boutiques and shops. Visit the iconic Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel before taking the gondola up Table Mountain for panoramic views of the city, sea and Lion's Head. After that, either spend time at Camps Bay Beach or head to the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
Included Activities
- Stroll through Long Street downtown
- Visit Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel (Pink Lady)
Optional Activities
- Table Mountain gondola ride (payable on site)
- Camps Bay Beach visit
- Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens visit
Landmarks Long Street Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel Table Mountain Lion's Head Camps Bay Beach Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens - Day 5
Woodstock - Signal Hill
Wander through the trendy Woodstock district, a neighborhood transformed into something vibrant with hip cafés, unique restaurants, boutiques and artist studios showing colorful street art. Later, head to Signal Hill in the evening to catch sunset views of Table Mountain, Robben Island, Bo Kaap and the Waterfront.
Included Activities
- Explore Woodstock district
- Visit Signal Hill at sunset
Landmarks Woodstock Albert Street Signal Hill Table Mountain Robben Island Bo Kaap - Day 6
Cape Town to Paternoster
Pick up your 4x4 rental and drive along South Africa's scenic west coast. Stop at Langebaan with its turquoise lagoon and beach vibes, then continue to Paternoster, a charming fishing village with white houses and slow-living atmosphere. Try fresh lobster or dine at Wolfgat, one of the world's best restaurants.
Included Activities
- Rental car pickup
- Drive to Langebaan
- Drive to Paternoster
Optional Activities
- Dinner at Wolfgat restaurant (advance booking required, costs extra)
Landmarks Langebaan Paternoster Wolfgat Restaurant - Day 7
Cape Columbine Nature Reserve
After waking to ocean sounds, explore the Cape Columbine Nature Reserve with rugged cliffs, secluded bays and hiking trails. Visit the highest lighthouse on the west coast for great views. You can optionally go kayaking where you might see seals and dolphins. Return to Paternoster for dinner with local seafood specialties like snoek and potjie, then take a magical beach walk under the stars.
Included Activities
- Explore Cape Columbine Nature Reserve trails
- Visit Cape Columbine Lighthouse
- Beach walk under stars
Optional Activities
- Cape Columbine Nature Reserve entrance (costs extra)
- Kayaking activity (optional, payable on site)
Landmarks Cape Columbine Nature Reserve Cape Columbine Lighthouse - Day 8
Paternoster to Cederberg
Drive through endless gravel roads into Cederberg with dramatic red rock landscapes and bizarre formations. No cell reception here, just pure wilderness adventure. If visiting in spring, check out massive fields of colorful wildflowers. Watch the sun set and spend the night under thousands of stars in absolute silence.
Included Activities
- Drive through Cederberg Mountains
- Explore red rock landscape
Landmarks Cederberg Mountains - Day 9
Cederberg to Fish River Canyon, Namibia
Leave the Cederberg Mountains and drive across dusty trails toward the Namibia border. Pass through wide plains and dramatic rocky landscapes dotted with wildflowers before getting your passport stamped. Reach Fish River Canyon, Namibia's version of the Grand Canyon, with 160 kilometers of dramatic canyon carved through rugged landscape. View it at sunset from the Main Viewpoint.
Included Activities
- Border crossing to Namibia
- Visit Fish River Canyon Main Viewpoint
Landmarks Fish River Canyon Fish River Canyon Main Viewpoint - Day 10
Fish River Canyon
Experience Fish River Canyon with its red rock faces and winding river. Walk along the gorge edge from Hobas to Hell's Bend, capturing great photo opportunities at every turn. The ancient rock formations are millions of years old and offer beautiful canyon landscape views from every vantage point.
Included Activities
- Walk from Hobas to Hell's Bend
- View Fish River Canyon at multiple viewpoints
Landmarks Fish River Canyon Hobas Viewpoint Hell's Bend - Day 11
Fish River Canyon to Klein-Aus
Begin with a scenic drive choosing between the gravel road along the Orange River or the route via Naute Dam and Old Lime Kilns Lodge. You'll encounter Lithops (living stones), fascinating desert plants with perfect camouflage. Arrive in Klein-Aus surrounded by the Karas Mountains in the Namib Desert. Explore granite hills and succulent karoo trails, spot wild horses in the distance. Stargaze under an incredibly clear sky.
Included Activities
- Drive through Orange River or Naute Dam route
- Explore Klein-Aus area trails
Landmarks Orange River Naute Dam Old Lime Kilns Lodge Klein-Aus Etendeka Mountains - Day 12
Klein-Aus to Sossusvlei, Namib Desert
Drive deeper into the Namib Desert through endless orange and red dunes interspersed with rugged mountain ranges. Navigate the Spreetshoogte Pass, one of Namibia's most beautiful and winding passes. Stop at Solitaire for desert vibes and supplies, then continue to your glamping site. Relax by the campfire or bar as wind sweeps across the desert.
Included Activities
- Drive through Spreetshoogte Pass
- Stop at Solitaire
Landmarks Spreetshoogte Pass Solitaire Sesriem Canyon Sossusvlei - Day 13
Sossusvlei
Rise early to experience Sossusvlei at sunrise when the Namib dunes glow in red shades. Enter Namib-Naukluft National Park and choose whether to drive through sand yourself or take the shuttle. Climb Big Daddy, the highest dune, for panoramic views worth the effort. Explore Deadvlei with its white salt pan, ancient camel thorn trees and surrounding orange dunes.
Included Activities
- Enter Namib-Naukluft National Park
- Visit Sossusvlei at sunrise
- Hike Big Daddy dune
- Visit Deadvlei
Optional Activities
- Shuttle service through sand at Sossusvlei (payable on site)
Landmarks Namib-Naukluft National Park Sossusvlei Big Daddy Dune Deadvlei - Day 14
Namib Desert to Swakopmund
Leave the desert and head toward the coast, traveling through the breathtaking gorges of Gaub and Kuiseb. Arrive at Walvis Bay where pink flamingos gather in the lagoon for perfect photo opportunities. Continue to Swakopmund where German architecture blends with African vastness, creating a unique cultural feel. Sample traditional Black Forest gateau to confirm the historic German-Namibian connection.
Included Activities
- Drive through Gaub and Kuiseb gorges
- Visit Walvis Bay lagoon with flamingos
- Explore Swakopmund old town
Landmarks Gaub Gorge Kuiseb Gorge Walvis Bay Swakopmund - Day 15
Swakopmund
Wake to fresh sea air and seagulls. Explore Swakopmund's colonial history and coastal vibes starting with the optional museum to learn about Namibia's past. Visit the iconic red and white lighthouse for photos. Spend time on the beach, then head to the jetty, the southernmost German pier, to catch the sunset over the Atlantic with a drink.
Included Activities
- Visit Swakopmund lighthouse
- Beach time
- Visit jetty at sunset
Optional Activities
- Swakopmund Museum visit (admission payable on site)
Landmarks Swakopmund Museum Swakopmund Lighthouse Swakopmund Jetty - Day 16
Swakopmund
Enjoy a relaxing day at the beach with cool sea breezes and waves providing natural stress relief. Unwind with sand under your feet and salty air refreshing your senses. End the day with a traditional African feast to celebrate your journey through Namibia.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional African feast)
Included Activities
- Beach relaxation time
- Traditional African dinner
Landmarks Swakopmund Beach - Day 17
Swakopmund to Palmwag
Return to the wilderness, driving along dusty tracks past Uis and the Brandberg. Stop to observe Herero women selling colorful handicrafts. Visit the ancient rock engravings of Twyfelfontein, a UNESCO site with indigenous art. With luck, encounter wild elephants crossing your path. Arrive at your glamping tent with steppe views, cozy beds and private bathroom. Relax by the campfire and count infinite stars.
Included Activities
- Drive past Uis and Brandberg
- Visit Twyfelfontein rock engravings
- Arrive at Palmwag glamping
Optional Activities
- Purchase handicrafts from Herero women
Landmarks Brandberg Twyfelfontein Uniab River - Day 18
Palmwag
Awaken to the wilderness as the sun bathes the Damaraland landscape in bright orange. Explore the Palmwag Conservation Area surrounded by rugged Etendeka Mountains and the Uniab dry riverbed. Spot wild elephants strolling through tall grass searching for waterholes. Cool off in the pool or enjoy refreshing drinks while soaking in the blend of relaxation and adventure.
Included Activities
- Explore Palmwag Conservation Area
- Observe wildlife and mountain scenery
- Pool/relaxation time
Landmarks Palmwag Conservation Area Etendeka Mountains Uniab River - Day 19
Palmwag to Etosha National Park
Drive into Namibia's wild heart toward Etosha National Park. Anticipation builds as you travel through dusty tracks. Upon entering the park gate, the reality hits: dusty trails, shimmering heat and animals everywhere. Keep your camera ready as you cruise slowly watching for movement. Experience safari action with elephants at waterholes, zebras, lions, giraffes and perhaps a leopard in tall grass.
Included Activities
- Enter Etosha National Park
- Wildlife game drive
- Spot multiple animal species
Landmarks Etosha National Park Etosha Pan - Day 20
Etosha National Park
Take a rental car into Etosha National Park for your own safari adventure. Head to the Etosha Pan where huge waterholes attract elephants, rhinos, lions and countless other species. Park your vehicle and watch herds of elephants bathe, or explore remote corners of the park where few tourists venture. Experience wild animals living in total freedom.
Included Activities
- Etosha Pan wildlife viewing
- Game drive exploration
Landmarks Etosha Pan Etosha National Park - Day 21
Etosha National Park
Start early and step outside your tent to find lions and elephants roaming the savannah. Head to the Okondeka waterhole on the western edge of the Etosha Pan for chances to see lions in early morning hours. Watch pride movements through tall grass for goosebump moments. Spend the day exploring the park's hidden gems and remote areas.
Included Activities
- Early morning wildlife viewing
- Visit Okondeka waterhole
- Explore remote park areas
Landmarks Okondeka Waterhole Etosha National Park Etosha Pan - Day 22
Etosha National Park to Windhoek
Leave Etosha National Park early morning as the sun rises, heading toward Windhoek. Arrive in Namibia's capital to explore vibrant markets, street food spots and cool cafés where African culture meets urban energy. Optionally tour the townships with a local guide for authentic encounters and real stories about Namibia beyond deserts and wildlife.
Included Activities
- Drive from Etosha to Windhoek
- Explore Windhoek markets and street food
- Visit local cafés
Optional Activities
- Township tour with local guide (optional)
Landmarks Windhoek - Day 23
Departure
Spend relaxing hours in your Windhoek hotel before heading to the airport for your departure flight. Reflect on your road trip adventures, desert sunsets and wild safari experiences. Board your plane as it takes off over the city lights, departing into the night with a suitcase full of unforgettable memories.
Included Activities
- Hotel checkout
- Transfer to airport
Landmarks Windhoek - Day 24
Arrival Home
You arrive home with your head full of incredible memories from your African adventure. Sort through your photos, share your stories and start dreaming about your next trip.
