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Desert Explorer South camping 7 days

Desert Explorer South camping 7 days

Overland Tours

 

dune-45-namibia

Price from: R4950

Single Supplement : R170
Activity Package: R560

Tour Summary : Get ready for a journey to the oldest desert in the world. Departing from Swakopmund,
Namibia's adrenaline capital. Why not start your trip off with a sky dive and glide with the seagulls taking in the uninterrupted views of the Atlantic and Namib desert. 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. Make a stop at the Fish river canyon, the 2nd largest canyon in the world.Canoe down the Orange river, which is the border between Namibia and Sout Africa , then on to the Cederberg Mountains for a hike in this unique rocklands area, then on to the Mother City - Cape Town.

 

Highlights : Cederberg, Bushman Paintings, Gariep/Orange River, Namib - Naukluft National Park, Fish River Canyon, Sesriem Canyon, Guided walk in Sossusvlei

Itinerary

Day 1 Swakopmund
After meeting your guides, the day is free to experience the adrenalin filled atmosphere that Swakopmund offers. swakopmundMost activities include a pick up and drop off service to/from your hostel. You can also take time to go to the internet café or wander through the shopping streets.
Meals: No meals

Day 2 Sesriem
After the adventure and adrenaline rush of Swakopmund, we drive south into the mysterious Namib Desert. We join a local expert on a guided hike and learn more about the unique desert ecosystem and how the Bushmen survived in the harsh desert conditions. Tonight we enjoy dinner around the campfire, do a little star gazing and listen to the calls of the Jackals and barking geckos.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 Sossusvlei Dunes
Today is our earliest start as we wake before dawn for one of the highlights of the trip, hiking up Dune 45 to watch the sun rise. After our hike, we will have the chance to explore Sossusvlei and relax at camp before taking a short hike into Sesriem Canyon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

dude-at-fish-river-canDay 4 Fish River Canyon
Today we travel south to the Fish River Canyon where we hike along the edge of the canyon and see the amazing sunset. (It is possible that you may see the sunrise at the canyon next morning instead due to the road conditions or time of year you are travelling).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Gariep / Orange River
We leave early on our last day in Namibia travelling south to the border with South Africa at the Gariep / Orange River. Our campsite lies on the banks of the Orange River on the South African side. In the afternoon there is an optional canoeing activity on the River or you can just chill out at the campsite and go for a swim. Optional Activities: Gariep /Orange River canoeing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 Citrusdal
Today is a long drive through the Northern Cape to the fruit producing area in the Cederberg mountains of South Africa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 Cape Town
Our final day on tour, we head to the mother city, Cape Town. On the way we visit !Kwa ttu where we enjoy a San guided tour & museum visit. After the tour, lunch will be prepared and afterwards we continue to Cape Town, stopping at Table View for a magnificent view of Table Mountain from the other side of the bay. This is the spot from which the most photographs are taken of Table Mountain.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Included

Accommodation: Permanent erected tents with built in mosquito netting over the door and windows and two proper single bed mattresses

Max Group Size: 20 pax

All transport
All accommodation
Qualified and registered guide
All camping and other equipment
Meals as specified below

Excluded


Activity Package - R560
Kwa Ttu San experience
Guided desert walk with local expert

All drinks (except coffee and tea with meals)
Meals not specified below
Optional game walk inside Kruger national park

Departures

Starts: Swakopmund  Finishes: Cape Town
Departs: 01-Jan-2012 Returns: 07-Jan 2012
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