Day 1: Cape Town

Cape Town is one of the most picturesque cities in the world, with the majestic Table Mountain providing its central focus. After a tour briefing at 8:00am, we visit the African Penguin colony en route to Cape Point Nature Reserve, and spend the rest of the day relaxing on Hout Bay beach. We sample some of Cape Town’s culinary wonders at a local restaurant at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (own expense).

Accommodation at: Sweetest Guesthouse
Includes: Entrance fees to Penguin colony & Cape Nature Point

Day 2: Cederberg

The Cederberg is a massive rock wilderness with giant sandstone boulders that have been sculpted by wind and rain into bizarre and artistic shapes. We head north to the Cederberg and explore the rugged landscape on foot before relaxing in chalets for the evening.

Accommodation at: Western Cape Town Nature Conservation
Includes: Meals (1 breakfast/ 1 lunch/ 1 dinner), entrance fees, and walk in the Cedarberg

Day 3: Gariep River

We make our way into the more arid regions and upon entering Namibia, we stay at a lodge on the Gariep River. Namibia’s southern border river flows quietly and peacefully and the river valley is hardly affected by tourism. The riverbed is sandy, the water clean and clear. Time free for swimming and relaxing or you can venture down the river in canoes (own expense).

Accommodation at: Garier River
Includes: Meals (1 breakfast/ 1 lunch/ 1 dinner)

Day 4: Fish River Canyon

The Fish River Canyon, situated along the lower reaches of the Fish River, is one of the most impressive natural beauties in the southern part of Namibia. With its depth of up to 550 metres, the Fish River Canyon is the second largest canyon in the world. We make our way to the canyon and in the afternoon watch a spectacular sunset as the sun slips over the canyon’s rim.

Accommodation at: Canon Mountain Camp – chalet
Includes: Meals (1 breakfast/ 1 lunch/ 1 dinner), entrance fees to look out point at Fish River Canyon

Day 5 – 6: Namib Desert

The parched Namib Desert has endless orange dunes blown into sharp ridges by the sand-shifting wind and at Sossusvlei they form a gateway into the Namib Desert. We will walk to Sossusvlei, explore Sesriem Canyon and from the comfort of our lodge outside the national park watch dramatic sunsets over the world’s highest sand dunes. (If you prefer not to do the 4km walk to Sossusvlei there is an optional own expense 4WD transfer)

Accommodation at: Desert Camp
Includes: Meals (2 breakfast/2 lunch /2 dinner), entrance fees to Sesriem Canyon and Naukluft National Park

Day 7 – 8: Swakopmund

Swakopmund is a popular seaside resort with a slightly nostalgic atmosphere, characterized by numerous colonial buildings. In terms of flora, both the Welwitschia Mirabilis and the Kokerboom grow on the stony plains of the Namib and many beautiful specimens surround this coastal town. Swakopmund is also the adventure activity capital of Namibia. Day free to explore the town or try dune boarding or sea kayaking (own expense).

Accommodation at: Hotel D’Avignon
Includes: Meals (2 breakfast / 1 lunch),

Day 9: Damaraland

Namibia is a land of great contrasts and Damaraland demonstrates this with stark plains, petrified forests and ancient valleys leading to rocky outcrops and the soaring peaks of the Brandberg Massif Mountains.

Accommodation at: Brandberg White Lady Lodge
Includes: Meals (1 breakfast /1 lunch /1 dinner), entrance fees to Cape Cross Seal colony, San Rock Art

Day 10 – 11: Etosha National Park

Once a vast lake fed by the Kunene River, the pan that is Etosha NP dried up thousands of years ago when the river waters chose a new course. Etosha is big game country. We take game drives around the huge pan to find the elephants, herds of antelope and lions around the waterholes. We stay at a lodge on the outskirts of the national park.

Accommodation at: Tarental Guest Forum
Includes: Meals (2 breakfast/ 2 lunch/ 2 dinner), entrance to Cape Cross seal colony

Day 12: Windhoek

This pretty town, beautifully situated in a valley, combines the architecture of a modern city with numerous buildings in the style of the German colonial era. The charm of the city of Windhoek lies in its harmonious blend of African and European cultures and the friendliness of its people. We visit the cosmopolitan capital and enjoy a restaurant meal (own expense).

Accommodation at: Klein Windhoek Geust House
Includes: Meals (1 breakfast/ 1 lunch), entrance to Okavango Delta, Mokoro excursion, morning and afternoon game walks with local guides

Day 13: Windhoek – Tour Ends

Tour ends at 08:00 at the guesthouse. Transfers to airport available on request

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  • Overnight: 11 nights on safari we stay at small lodges and guest houses with en suite facilities. 1 night in the Cederberg in chalets where two bedrooms share a bathroom.
  • Meals: 12 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 8 dinners are included. Of which 4 breakfasts are provided by the lodges. The remaining included meals are provided by the Sunway crew, prepared at the vehicle and eaten around the campfire or in a boma or dining area.
  • Transport: for the majority of this safari you travel in custom-built Sunway Safari trucks with 12 forward facing seats. On 5% of tours we may use Mercedes Sprinter minibuses with 12 forward facing seats and air conditioning. There are some long stretches of gravel road in Namibia, but they are generally well maintained and cruising speed is good.
  • Limited participation: An essential part of your safari is some participation. From carrying your own bag to packing the truck in the morning – it’s all part of your adventure. There are some
    long days with early starts so we need all to get involved to make the trip run efficiently. Where the tour leaders provide meals we ask that clients help (on rotation) with the washing
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12 nights/ 13 days
Intercontinental flights excluded? In alcuni viaggi il costo del volo è escluso.
Questo perché alcune destinazioni offrono tariffe molto variabili e offerte speciali in alcuni periodi dell’anno. Preferiamo pertanto offrire la tariffa più competitiva disponibile in fase di richiesta informazioni.
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Accommodation: Lodge, Guest house
You will travel by: Minivan, Vehicle 4x4

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  • Spostamenti: Minivan, Vehicle 4x4

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