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Tour highlights: Depart from Cape Town, Cederberg Mountains, Namaqualand, Fish River Canyon, Naukluft National Park, Sossusvlei dunes, Namib Naukluft, Swakopmund. |
Day 1: South Africa – Cederberg Mountain Region |
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We will leave Cape Town heading north for the Cederberg Mountain Region. This area offers a variety of outdoor activities. On this first afternoon we will spend some time learning about tour-life, the vehicle and equipment. |
Day 2: Namaqualand – Gariep River |
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We will travel north through Namaqualand and head for the Gariep River. The night is spent around the campfire, getting to know one another. |
Day 3: Namibia – Gariep River / Fish River Canyon |
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You can choose between a relaxing morning on the riverbank or the half-day Canoe adventure. Alternatively, you can spend your time swimming, watching birds and investigating the interesting geographical features that are unique to the Richtersveld area. After lunch we travel north to the Fish River Canyon, the second largest canyon in the world.
Optional Activities: Orange River Half day Canoe Adventure. |
Day 4: Namib – Naukluft National Park |
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From the Canyon we continue on into the remote Namibian hinterland. We will arrive at Sesriem Camp in the afternoon and have time to go for a walk in to the smaller Sesriem Canyon. This is an excellent night to sleep beside the fire out under the stars surrounded by the shifting dunes and desert silence. |
Day 5: Sossusvlei Dunes / Namib-Naukluft Np |
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We will take advantage of the cooler temperatures and will depart at dawn. We will drive into the Namib-Naukluft National Park where we will hike up Dune 45 to gain a different perspective of the desert. We leave the truck at the 2x4 parking area where you have the option to go on a guided walk with a local expert on the area, or hike into Sossusvlei with some of the group members. In the later afternoon we drive to camp and take time to relax.
Optional Activities: Guided walk with Local Experts. |
Day 6: Swakopmund |
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We will take dramatic drive through the arid Namib Naukluft and arrive at Walvis Bay where, if we are fortunate, the resident flamingo flock can be seen. Then it’s onto the seaside resort town of Swakopmund. In the evening we have the option to enjoy dinner at a local restaurant, serving the catch of the day from the local fisherman, or dining at the lodge, both at your own expense. |
Day 7: Swakopmund |
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Today is left totally open for each person to pursue their own interests including many adventure activities.
Optional Activities: Quad biking, Sand boarding, Sky Diving, Scenic Flights, Fishing ECT |
7 Day Desert Explorer
