11 Days Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari Cape Town Tour

Your Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari begin with an early morning departure from Windhoek, traveling approximately 400km north (4-5 hours) to Etosha National Park, known locally as "Great White Place" referring to the enormous salt pan. The Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari experience continues with check-in at your lodge located near Anderson Gate, followed by an afternoon game drive introducing you to the park's diverse wildlife. Your first day on this Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari concludes with dinner under the stars while nocturnal animals visit the lodge's illuminated waterhole.

Rise early for a full-day Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari adventure through Etosha's eastern section, covering approximately 150km on game drives through varying habitats. Your Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari experience today focuses on tracking the park's famous elephant herds and predators around Halali and Namutoni regions, spending approximately 7-8 hours in the field with breaks at scenic viewpoints. The highlight of your Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari Day will likely be visiting the expansive Etosha Pan, where mirages dance across the horizon and wildlife congregates at precious waterholes.

After a final morning, Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari game drive in Etosha, depart for the 350km (5-hour) journey south to the dramatic granite peaks of Spitzkoppe, rising 1,728 meters above the Namib Desert floor. This portion of your Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari introduces you to the ancient landscape of Damaraland, home to desert-adapted wildlife and the indigenous Damara people. Your Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari evening features a guided walk around the base of these 120-million-year-old rock formations to view ancient San rock art and witness the granite turning fiery red at sunset.

Today your Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari continue with a 175km (3-hour) journey westward to the coastal town of Swakopmund, where the desert dramatically meets the Atlantic Ocean. The Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari route takes you through the stark gravel plains of the Namib Desert, with the opportunity to spot desert-adapted wildlife like ostriches and springbok. Your Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari experience transition from the arid interior to the foggy coast, arriving in the German colonial town of Swakopmund with its distinctive architecture and refreshing sea breeze.

Spend the day exploring this unique coastal segment of your Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari in the charming town of Swakopmund, with options for adventure activities including quad biking, sandboarding, or scenic flights over the nearby dunes (optional extras). Your Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari guide will lead you on a cultural walking tour through the town's colonial center and vibrant township of Mondesa, approximately 3km from the city center. The afternoon of your Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari offers free time to sample fresh seafood at local restaurants or join a dolphin cruise from Walvis Bay, located just 30km south.

Departing Swakopmund, your Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari journey continues south along the scenic Atlantic coast before turning inland across the Namib Desert, covering approximately 300km (5-6 hours). A highlight of today's Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari drive is stopping at the Tropic of Capricorn marker for photos before continuing to the tiny settlement of Solitaire, famous for its apple pie and being the only service station in a 150km radius. Tonight's Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari accommodation is situated near the Namib-Naukluft National Park entrance, perfectly positioned for tomorrow's early morning desert exploration.

Today represents a pinnacle of your Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari experience with a pre-dawn departure to capture the sunrise over Sossusvlei's massive red dunes, some towering over 300 meters high. Your Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari adventure includes a 4x4 transfer into the dune field, followed by an opportunity to climb "Big Daddy" dune for panoramic views over Deadvlei, a white clay pan dotted with 900-year-old petrified camel thorn trees. The afternoon portion of your Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari features a guided walk through the stunning Sesriem Canyon, carved by the Tsauchab River over millions of years, descending about 30 meters into the earth.

Embark on a longer driving day of your Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari, covering approximately 550km (7-8 hours) south through changing desert landscapes toward Fish River Canyon. The Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari route passes through the small town of Aus, where you might glimpse Namibia's wild desert horses, a mysterious population whose origin remains contested among historians. Your Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari Day concludes with arrival at your accommodation near Hobas, the main viewpoint area for Fish River Canyon, in time to watch the sunset cast dramatic shadows across Africa's largest canyon.

Begin your Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari Day with a morning exploration of Fish River Canyon's main viewpoints, admiring this massive geological feature measuring 160km long, up to 27km wide, and 550m deep. The Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari journey then continues 200km (3-4 hours) south to the Gariep River (formerly Orange River), forming the natural border between Namibia and South Africa. Your Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari experience now transitions to riverside relaxation at a lodge on the northern bank, with optional afternoon activities including canoeing on the river's gentle current or hiking in the surrounding lunar-like landscape.

After breakfast, your Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari crosses into South Africa at Vioolsdrif border post, beginning the 450km (6-7 hour) journey through the spectacular Northern Cape and into the Cederberg Mountains. This transitional day of your Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari showcases dramatic changes in landscape from desert to the fertile Olifants River Valley, famous for its citrus farms and rooibos tea plantations. The final evening of your Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari includes accommodation at a working rooibos farm in the Cederberg region, where you'll enjoy a wine tasting featuring local South African vintages alongside a farewell dinner under the remarkably clear Southern Hemisphere stars.

The final day of your Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari begins with a morning nature walk in the Cederberg Mountains, home to unique fynbos vegetation and ancient San rock art sites. Your Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari journey continues with the 250km (3-4 hour) drive to Cape Town, passing through the wheat fields of the Swartland region and catching your first glimpse of iconic Table Mountain as you approach the city. This unforgettable Namibia Safari and Southern Africa Safari concludes with drop-off in Cape Town by late afternoon, where you can extend your stay to explore this vibrant city or connect with onward travel arrangements.