Cape & Dunes Southbound: Desert Camping & Safari Drives

Cape & Dunes Southbound: Desert Camping & Safari Drives (G Adventures)
Duration
14 Days
Countries
2
Next Departure
22-Aug-2026
Starting at
USD 1,999
USD 1,679
Price per day
USD 120
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours

Overview

Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Participants
Tours for Young Adults
Group Size
1 - 12
Age Group
18 - 39 Years
Activities
tour category: Naturetour category: Cookingtour category: Campingtour category: Safari

Summary

Now"s the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that"s affordable for young travellers. Lions, elephants, and springboks… oh my! On this two-week adventure, you"ll experience incredible desert scenery, cosmopolitan city streets, and wonderful wildlife as you discover the diverse riches of South Africa and Namibia. Explore some of the world"s highest sand dunes, visit Africa"s largest canyon, and venture through Etosha National Park in search of the "big five." Our expert CEOs will reveal the region’s hidden gems, taking the hassle out of travel so you can sit back and soak it all in.

Map: Cape & Dunes Southbound: Desert Camping & Safari Drives (G Adventures)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Windhoek
Day 2
Windhoek/Waterberg Plateau
Day 3
Waterberg Plateau/Etosha National Park
Day 4
Etosha National Park
Day 5
Etosha National Park/Spitzkoppe
Day 6
Spitzkoppe/Swakopmund
Day 7
Swakopmund
Day 8
Swakopmund/Namib Desert
Day 9
Namib Desert
Day 10
Namib Desert/Fish River Canyon
Day 11
Fish River Canyon/Orange River
Day 12
Orange River/Cederberg
Day 13
Cederberg/Cape Town
Day 14
Cape Town

Countries (2): Namibia, South Africa

Travel Cities (7): Cape Town, Cederberg, Etosha National Park, Fish River Canyon, Namib Desert, Swakopmund, Windhoek

Highlights

Group Leader

  • 2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, local guides.
  • 2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, local guides.

Group Size Notes

  • Max 22, Avg 18

Highlights

  • Search for the Big Five in Etosha National Park, get the adrenaline pumping with adventure activities in Swakopmund, tackle the world"s largest sand dunes, appreciate beauty in the Fish River Canyon, get cultured in Cape Town

Included in Price

Accommodation

  • Participation camping (8 nts), permanent tented camp (1 nt), backpacker guesthouse (2 nts, multi-share with up to 10 people), bush camping (1 nt), hostel (1 nt multi-share up to 4 people).

Meals Included

  • 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 9 dinners

Transport

  • Lando (Overland Adventure Vehicle), walking.

What"s Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop, Windhoek Your G for Good Moment: !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre, Yzerfontein Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends. Waterberg Plateau visit. Etosha National Park entrance with wildlife safari drives. Entrance to Sossusvlei Dunes, Fish River Canyon, and Spitzkoppe. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

NOT included in price

Meal Budget

  • Allow USD135-175 for meals not included.

Optional Activities

  • Etosha National Park - Etosha Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Night Drive (750NAD per person) - Etosha Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive (1200NAD per person) Swakopmund - Sandboarding in the Namib Desert (700NAD per person) - Skeleton Coast Scenic Flight (4800NAD per person) - Swakopmund Skydiving - Mondesa Township Tour (750NAD per person) Namib Desert - Namib Desert Walk (350NAD per person) Sossusvlei - Sossusvlei Desert Walk (180NAD per person) Fish River Canyon - Swimming Orange River - Paddling on Orange River (400ZAR per person) Cederberg - Wine Tasting Cape Town - Wine Tour and Tasting (1675ZAR per person) - Cape Point Explorer Day Tour (1750ZAR per person) - Urban Explorer Day Tour (1900ZAR per person) - Two Oceans Aquarium (235ZAR per person) - West Coast Explorer Day Tour (1950ZAR per person) - Sandboarding and San Cultural Explorer Day Tour (3630ZAR per person) - Overberg Explorer Day Tour (3450ZAR per person) - Sandboarding Half Day Tour - Atlantis Dunes (1400ZAR per person) - Hout Bay Kayaking Half Day Tour (1500ZAR per person) Table Mountain - Table Mountain Cable Car (420ZAR per person) - Table Mountain Hike (2100ZAR per person)

Travel Package

 

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Cape Town

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Cape Town

Group Tours

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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Details

Memberships and Financial Protection

Membership: ABTA Membership: Planeterra Membership: ATOL Membership: ATTA


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