South Africa and Namibia Self-drive Adventure

Day 1

Namaqualand

Staying at Naries Namakwa Retreat

From Cape Town make your way up the west coast of South Africa. Certain times of the year this route is a rainbow of colours, with the annual blooming of the wild flowers found in the area. Travel up as far as Springbok, which is a quaint little town in the heart of Namaqualand, where you will overnight in the country. You will need to depart Cape Town early morning, contact us if you require a pre night stay in the Mother City).

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Day 2-3

Fish River Canyon

Staying at Fish River Lodge

Travel from South Africa into Namibia. There is more than one border crossing that you can make use of, and all of them are fairly easy to access. Make your way to the famous Fish River Canyon, where you will be spending the next two nights.

The lodge where you'll be staying, offers optional activities like scenic drives, sundowner drives, as well as half day and full day hikes. A half day hike has been included in this tour and extra activities can be added optionally.

If you are interested in hiking the canyon, Fish River Lodge offers 2, 3 or 5 night packages and we can amend this itinerary to accommodate the hiking option.

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Day 4-5

Aus

Staying at Klein-Aus Vista Desert Horse Gondwana Collection Namibia

Spend the next two nights just outside Aus, which is a tiny town full of history. Klein Aus Vista is a country style hotel with individual chalets, all offering views of the ever-changing Namibia landscape.

An hours drive west takes you to the coastal town of Luderitz. With a strong German influence, and if you enjoy architecture, it is worth driving through this town and stopping off at the museum. Before getting to Luderitz, be sure to stop off at the famous "Ghost" town of Kolmanskop. The living museum is only open in the morning and it's best to get there as soon as it opens.

On your way back to the hotel stop off at the viewing area of the wild horses of Namibia. There is an organisation that makes sure the horses are provided with food and water in times of drought, but for the rest, they are wild and roam the hills of the area.

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Day 6-7

Sossusvlei

Staying at Hoodia Desert Lodge

Continue with your trip today, travelling further north towards Sossusvlei and the Hoodia Desert Lodge where you will spend the next two nights exploring all that this beautifully scenic area has to offer. A guided Sossusvlei excursion including lunch in the dunes is included during your stay.

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Day 8-10

Swakopmund

Staying at The Delight Swakopmund Gondwana Collection Namibia

The last three nights of your journey are spend in Swakopmund. Built next to the ocean, Swakopmund offers a memorable experience. From excursions to the ancient Welwitschia Plains, a stop at the Moon Landscape, to the local hidden gems in terms of eateries, Swakopmund has so much to offer visitors, that we've included three nights.

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Day 11

End Of Itinerary

After breakfast, drive through to the Capital Windhoek where you drop the vehicle at the airport on time for your onward flight. Or contact us to extend your journey.