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South Africa & Namibia: Desert Road Trip to the Big Five

19 days
From Cape Town to Windhoek
4.8
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cape Town

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Old Bank Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

    Optional Activities

    • Cape Wheel ride (payable locally)
    • Visit Castle of Good Hope
    Landmarks
    Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
    Table Mountain
    Castle of Good Hope
    Cape Wheel
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  2. Day 2

    Cape Town to Cape of Good Hope

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Old Bank Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Boulders Beach and see African penguins
    • Explore Cape Point

    Optional Activities

    • Cog railroad to Cape Point summit (payable on site)
    Landmarks
    Boulders Beach
    Cape Point
    False Bay
  3. Day 3

    Cape Town

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Old Bank Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Long Street downtown
    • Visit Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Table Mountain gondola ride (payable on site)
    • Relax at Camps Bay Beach
    • Visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
    Landmarks
    Long Street
    Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
    Table Mountain
    Lion's Head
    Camps Bay Beach
    Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
  4. Day 4

    Cape Town to Paternoster

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Gonana Guesthouse)

    Included Activities

    • Self-drive to Langebaan
    • Visit Paternoster fishing village

    Optional Activities

    • Fine dining at Wolfgat restaurant (booking required, extra cost)
    Landmarks
    Langebaan
    Paternoster
  5. Day 5

    Paternoster

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Gonana Guesthouse)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cape Columbine Nature Reserve
    • Visit Cape Columbine Lighthouse

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking in Cape Columbine area (payable on site)
    Landmarks
    Cape Columbine Nature Reserve
    Cape Columbine Lighthouse
  6. Day 6

    Cederberg

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Piekenierskloof Mountain Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Self-drive through Cederberg landscape
    Landmarks
    Cederberg
  7. Day 7

    Cederberg to Fish River Canyon, Namibia

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Canyon Village)

    Included Activities

    • Self-drive Cederberg to Fish River Canyon
    • View Fish River Canyon from Main Viewpoint
    Landmarks
    Fish River Canyon
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  8. Day 8

    Fish River Canyon

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Canyon Village)

    Included Activities

    • Walk along Fish River Canyon rim from Hobas to Hell's Bend
    • View Hell's Bend viewpoint
    Landmarks
    Fish River Canyon
    Hell's Bend
    Hobas
  9. Day 9

    Klein-Aus

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Klein-Aus Vista Desert Horse Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Self-drive through Orange River region or Naute Dam route
    • Explore Klein-Aus and surrounding trails

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking trails over granite hills
    • Succulent karoo exploration
    Landmarks
    Klein-Aus
    Orange River
    Naute Dam
    Old Lime Kilns Lodge
  10. Day 10

    Sossusvlei

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Namib Desert Camping2Go)

    Included Activities

    • Self-drive through Spreetshoogte Pass
    • Stop at Solitaire
    Landmarks
    Spreetshoogte Pass
    Solitaire
    Sesriem Canyon
    Sossusvlei
  11. Day 11

    Sossusvlei

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Namib Desert Camping2Go)

    Included Activities

    • Sossusvlei sunrise viewing
    • Hike to Big Daddy dune
    • Visit Deadvlei

    Optional Activities

    • Shuttle service through sand to Sossusvlei (payable on site)
    Landmarks
    Namib-Naukluft National Park
    Sossusvlei
    Big Daddy
    Deadvlei
  12. Day 12

    Swakopmund

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Giardino Boutique Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Self-drive through Gaub and Kuiseb gorges
    • View flamingos at Walvis Bay lagoon
    • Explore Swakopmund old town
    Landmarks
    Gaub Gorge
    Kuiseb Gorge
    Walvis Bay
    Swakopmund
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  13. Day 13

    Swakopmund

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Giardino Boutique Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Swakopmund Lighthouse
    • Beach time in Swakopmund

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Swakopmund Museum (admission payable on site)
    Landmarks
    Swakopmund Museum
    Swakopmund Lighthouse
    Swakopmund Jetty
  14. Day 14

    Palmwag

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Palmwag Camping2Go)

    Included Activities

    • Self-drive through Uis and Brandberg
    • Visit Twyfelfontein rock engravings

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase Herero handicrafts at Brandberg
    • Wildlife spotting including elephants
    Landmarks
    Uis
    Brandberg
    Twyfelfontein
    Uniab River
  15. Day 15

    Etosha National Park

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Etosha Safari Camping2Go)

    Included Activities

    • Self-drive safari in Etosha National Park
    • Wildlife viewing at waterholes
    Landmarks
    Etosha National Park
  16. Day 16

    Etosha National Park

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Etosha Safari Camping2Go)

    Included Activities

    • Safari at Etosha Pan
    • Wildlife viewing at waterholes
    • Explore remote areas of Etosha National Park
    Landmarks
    Etosha National Park
    Etosha Pan
  17. Day 17

    Etosha National Park

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Etosha Safari Camping2Go)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Okondeka waterhole
    • Safari wildlife viewing
    • Explore Etosha Park hidden areas
    Landmarks
    Etosha National Park
    Okondeka Waterhole
  18. Day 18

    Windhoek

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Town Lodge Windhoek)

    Included Activities

    • Self-drive from Etosha to Windhoek
    • Explore Windhoek markets and street food
    • Visit Windhoek cafés

    Optional Activities

    • Township tour with local guide (optional, extra cost)
    Landmarks
    Windhoek
  19. Day 19

    Tour Conclusion

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    August 1st, 2025
    A raw, rich journey from savannah to desert. First, wildlife sightings at dawn; then, the grandeur of Namib dunes and...
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    Your words capture beautifully how Namibia’s contrasts came together—from dawn safaris to the vastness of the dunes and peaceful nights under the stars. We’re delighted that the blend of nature and comfort made your journey so memorable. Best regards, Renska from journaway
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    September 19th, 2024
    Absolute magic in motion—gliding past cheetahs and elephants, pausing for Namibia’s dusty panoramas, then sleeping...
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    What a joy to hear that your journey through Namibia unfolded like an epic story—from wildlife encounters to sweeping desert views and star-filled nights. We’re delighted that each stop felt unique yet seamlessly connected. Best regards, Renska from journaway
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    May 30th, 2024
    From roaring wildlife in South Africa to sunrise over the Namib’s dunes—it was cinematic in every sense. Guided days,...
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    It sounds like your journey through Southern Africa blended adventure, beauty, and comfort in the most cinematic way. We’re delighted that the mix of guided days, warm nights, and desert sunrises created such lasting memories. Best regards, Renska from journaway
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  • A
    February 29th, 2024
    This tour was a masterpiece of planning. Kruger’s wildlife, Fish River Canyon’s rugged vastness, and the haunting...
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    Traveled in February 2024
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    We’re delighted that your journey through Southern Africa brought together such striking contrasts—from Kruger’s wildlife to Fish River Canyon and the glowing Namib Desert. It’s wonderful to know that the comfort of the lodges made the wild feel so welcoming. Best regards, Renska from journaway
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  • A
    August 1st, 2025
    An unforgettable desert-safari blend! We chased the Big Five across iconic bushlands, then ventured into Namibia’s...
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    Traveled in June 2025
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    So lovely to read that your journey combined the thrill of safari with the beauty of Namibia’s dunes. We’re delighted that the contrasts of wildlife and desert landscapes made the experience so sensational. Best regards, Renska from journaway
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