Desert Explorer North camping 7 Days
Price from: R5950
Single Supplement: R170
Activity Package: R560 (see Excluded tab below)
Tour Summary: Get ready for a journey to the oldest desert in the world. Departing from Cape Town, you're first stop is the Cereberg mountains for a hike in this unique rocklands area. Go on an optional half day canoe trip on the Orange river before entering Namibia, the land of contrast! Make a stop at the Fish river canyon, the 2nd largest canyon in the world. Then take one step up, slide two down as you walk up Dune 45 to reach the top in time and see the sun light up the desert dunes of Sossisvlei right in front of your eyes. The safari ends in Swakopmund, Namibia's adrenaline capital. Why not end you trip off with a sky dive and glide with the seagulls taking in the uninterrupted views of the Atlantic and Namib desert.
Highlights: Cederberg, Bushman Paintings, Gariep/Orange River, Namib - Naukluft National Park, Fish River Canyon, Sesriem Canyon, Guided walk in Sossusvlei
Itinerary
Day 1 South Africa – Cederberg Mountain RegionLeavin
g Cape Town, there’s one last photo stop at Table View for a spectacular panorama of Table Mountain. On the way to the Cederberg we visit the !Kwa ttu people just outside Yzterfontein. Here we enjoy a San guided tour & museum visit. After the 3hr tour we sit down for some lunch at the restaurant and then continue to the campsite where your guides will give you a full briefing on the tour.Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 Namaqualand – Gariep (Orange) River
An early start, then we head north via the distant town of Springbok, best known for its diamonds, copper and spring flowers. We then proceed to our camp located right beside the Namibian border. The camp is situated on the riverbank that forms the border between South Africa and Namibia. If the current is not too strong you may be able to swim across into Namibia, but you’ll have to come back and get your passport stamped if you intend on travelling through the country!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Namibia – Gariep (Orange) River - Fish River Canyon
This morning there’s the chance to see the beautiful river valley by canoe, or just relax in the sun. After lunch we cross the border and travel to the Fish River Canyon. After a walk along the edge of the canyon we watch the sunset and enjoy a fantastic photo opportunity. Optional Activities: Half Day Canoe Adventure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Namib-Naukluft National Park
We arrive at the Namib-Naukluft National Park and set up camp, then enjoy a short hike into the Sesriem Canyon. Tonight enjoy the star-studded sky and enduring silence of the Namib Desert, only occasionally interrupted by the call of a Jackal or, a rather unique lizard, the barking gecko!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Sossusvlei Dunes - Namib-Naukluft National ParkWe wake up early to hike up Dune 45 to marvel at the sunrise. Later, we join a local expert on a guided hike of the unique desert ecosystem.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Swakopmund
After a brief photo stop while crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, we travel onto Namibia’s Atlantic coast and the adventure capital, Swakopmund. Often there are flamingo’s at the Walvis Bay lagoon, just before we arrive in Swakopmund. You will be briefed on the many optional activities available here and then there is time to explore the town before dinner out at one of the local restaurants
. Optional Activities: Dinner outMeals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 Swakopmund
This morning your tour ends. Keep the day free to relax, explore or partake in one of the many activities available here. Most popular are Quadbking in the Dunes or Tandem Skydiving. On a clear day’s skydiving you can see all the way to the next day’s destination! Taking a walk around Swakopmund’s shops and having a leisurely lunch is also a great way to spend your day. Optional Activities: Quad biking, Sand boarding, Sky Diving, Dolphin Cruise, Scenic Flights, Fishing, Dinner out etc.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
Accommodation:
Max Group Size: no more than 22 passengers
Transport in specialised vehicle
The service of two qualified guides
Meals, accommodation and activities as specified in the itinerary
Most National Park Fees
Cederberg
Bushman Paintings
Gariep/Orange River
Namib - Naukluft National Park
Fish River Canyon, Sesriem Canyon
Guided walk in Sossusvlei
Excluded
Activity Package - R560
Kwa Ttu San experience
Guided desert walk with local expert
Optional Activities
South Africa - Gariep/Orange River - Half Day Canoe Trip - R250 to R300
Namibia - Namib-Naukluft NP - Wild Cat Walk - R80 to R100
Namibia - Swakopmund - Dinner at local restaurant - R150 to R300
Namibia - Swakopmund - Quadbiking (1 x Hour) - R300 to R400
Namibia - Swakopmund - Sandboarding - R250 to R400
Namibia - Swakopmund - Sky Diving - R2050 to R2100
Visas
Vaccinations
Items of a personal nature
Alcohol
Snacks
Sleeping bag and towel
Departures
Starts: Cape Town - Finishes: Swakopmund
Departs: 25-Dec-2011 - Returns : 31-Dec-2011
Departs: 28-Dec-2011 - Returns : 03-Jan-2012
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