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South Africa & Namibia: Desert Road Trip to the Big Five

24 days
From Cape Town to Windhoek
4.7
86 traveler reviews
South Africa & Namibia: Desert Road Trip to the Big Five - journaway
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Plan your adventure:
  • Explorer
  • Camping
  • Self Drive
  • Self-Guided
  • Wildlife
  • Big Five
  • Private
  • Intl. Flights Included
  • Personalized
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Guided in German
Age range 16 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore Cape Town's vibrant Waterfront
  • Meet penguins at Boulders Beach
  • Ride the Cape Wheel for city views
  • Dine on fresh lobster in Paternoster
  • Watch sunset from Signal Hill

Itinerary

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  1. Day 1 Finally: Goodbye home, hello Africa!
  2. Day 2 Let the Journey Begin: Welcome to Cape Town!
  3. Day 3 Cape of Good Hope: Africa's most famous tip!
  4. Day 4 Best of Cape Town: From downtown to Table Mountain
  5. Day 5 Perfect Day: From Woodstock to Signal Hill
  6. Day 6 The adventure begins: road trip at its best!
  7. Day 7 Beach & Beyond: Paternoster's natural wonders
  8. Day 8 From Coast to Cactus: Cederberg Calling!
  9. Day 9 Crossing Borders: Offroad Adventure to Namibia
  10. Day 10 Fish River Canyon: And you don't believe in miracles?
  11. Day 11 Small off: Deserted in Paradise!
  12. Day 12 Wanderlust & Highway Dust: Road to Namib Desert!
  13. Day 13 Mysterious Deadvlei: Nature's white wonder!
  14. Day 14 Walvis Bay & Swakopmund: From deserts to waves
  15. Day 15 Walking Through History: In search of traces in Swakopmund!
  16. Day 16 Good Vibes Only: Beach Break & Sea Breeze!
  17. Day 17 Dreams of Damara: Herero culture & sunset afterglow!
  18. Day 18 Palmwag: Hotter Than a Desert, Cooler Than an Oasis
  19. Day 19 Etosha National Park: Welcome to Namibia's Wild Side!
  20. Day 20 Roar-worthy Adventures: On the trail of the Big Five!
  21. Day 21 Safari Magic: On a game drive between lions & giraffes!
  22. Day 22 Big city fever: in the hustle and bustle of Windhoek!
  23. Day 23 Bye bye, Namibia: Sharing Unforgettable Memories
  24. Day 24 Welcome Home: So much to tell!
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • International Flights
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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journaway

4.7
(86 reviews)

Number of tours

640

Age Range

16 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

96%

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Customer Reviews

  • Franziska
    · December 22nd, 2024
    Everything was great! From booking to communication to the trip - everything was perfectly organized with reputable providers, great hotels and other service providers.
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  • Maximilian
    · November 16th, 2024
    Incredible trip. But you sit in the car a lot and, as expected, we often had stomach problems.
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  • Renska
    · September 4th, 2024
    Exceptional accommodation and great planning by the tour operator. The team was very responsive to my wishes and made my trip unforgettable. Really something very special!
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Dates & Availability

24 days
South Africa & Namibia: Desert Road Trip to the Big Five
From Cape Town to Windhoek

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    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Namibia and South Africa. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Namibia and South Africa. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Namibia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Namibia and South Africa. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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