Detailed ItineraryThe word SAFARI is a Swahili word meaning ‘The Journey’. To us in Africa this means, it is not the end destination that matters as much as the journey to get there. So sit back and enjoy ‘the journey’ as we spend the next few weeks exploring this unique part of Africa. Meet people on the way, take lots of photos and soak in the vast expanse of beauty and few people.

DAY 1 (650km)

An early start from Cape Town, allows us time to cover as much distance as possible before reaching our overnight destination which is set the banks of the Orange River, that forms the border between South Africa and Namibia. Enjoy a barbeque around a traditional campfire with the sound of the flowing river below.

DAY 2

After completing the normal formalities we cross the border form South Africa into Namibia. Our next stop is a visit to the second largest canyon in the world and the largest in Africa. Luch will be taken at the most amazing ‘Roadhouse’ you have to see it to believe it. In the middle of the desert is this oasis with ice cold beer and goof food.

We make our way to our Luderitz a quaint German coastal town noted for its distinctive German atmosphere and colonial style buildings. We will overnight here and also take a walk around town to view the amazing colonial architecture.

DAY 3

Breakfast in Luderitz and than a quick stop & walk through the Ghost Town of Kolmanskop before heading for the desert at Soussesvlei-Nauklift National Park

Kolmanskop residents built the village in the architectural style of a German town, with amenities and institutions including a hospital, ballroom, power station, skittle-alley, theatre, sport hall , casino, ice factory and the first x-ray station in the southern hemisphere, as well as the first tram in Africa. It had a railway link to Luderitz.

We overnight in one of the most unique and beautiful settings in the world. The area we will be visiting is a vast desert wilderness with great contrasts and beauty.Soussusvlei is a salt and clay pan surrounded by high red dunes, located in the southern part of Namibia Desert, the Namib-Naukluft National Park. The name "Sossusvlei" is of mixed origin and roughly means "dead-end marsh".

DAY 4 & 5

An early morning start, to be in time for sunrise and an ascent of the famous Dune 45, that will offer you great views, amazing photographic opportunities and time for introspection & reminiscing.

We than make our way to Swakopmund a beautiful coastal town set on the edge of the Namib Desert where we will spend the next 2 days.

We explore the area on foot, Quad Bikes (ATV’s) and kayaking with seals and dolphins (not guaranteed) and ofcourse weather permitiing. Both activities cater for inexperienced and experienced clients. We also enjoy a lovely picnic lunch on the beach at Pelican Point after our kayaking.

DAY 6, 7 & 8

A picturesque journey in this vast arid space of Northern Namibia lays one of Southern Africa's best loved wildlife sanctuaries. Etosha National Park offers excellent game viewing. We will be staying outside the National Park in a private game reserve and will also enjoy a 4 x 4 open safari in Etosha Game Park as well as a night game drive on the private reserve.

DAY 9

Time for us, to turn around and head back south toward Cape Town, this will take us another 3 nights sleepover while on-route. Our first night on the return journey we will sleep over in the capital city of Namibia i.e. ‘Windhoek’ which is the social, economic, political, and cultural centre of the country

DAY 10 & 11

Our next overnight stop will be about 150km from the South African border post at a majestic 6,000 hectare sheep farm near the small town of Grünau in the far South of Namibia that has been in the family since 1942. Grünau is a tiny settlement with only one fuel station and no shops. For us an oasis in the dessert for a well deserved rest with a traditional farm dinner and hospitality than a good nights sleep.

Day 11we cross the border, back into South Africa and our next overnight stop, will be in the small town of Vanrynsdorp at a quaint Bed & Breakfast.

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DAY 12, 13 & 14

We end off our last 3 days of this magnificent tour enjoying the sights, sounds, tastes of the ‘Mother City’ i.e. Cape Town. Some of the activities you can participate in while we stay at our comfortable & clean accommodation are :A visit to the top of table mountain, Boulders beach with its resident Penguins, Cape Point, Kirstenbosch botanical gardens, Camps Bay, Bo-Kaap museum, VA Waterfront, Robben Island and so much more if time would allow you. Please check which activities are included with the tour.

We will take you on an evening of fun, music and dinner ‘a theatrical dinner’ where the locals visit. Not to be missed, by the end of the night we will be dancing on the tables. Well that’s it an unforgettable 2 weeks that will last for generations.

1. Listed Activities

On the water Orange River Entrance fee Fish River Canyon Entrance fee Kolmanskop Ghost town Entrance fee Soussesvlei – Naukluft National Park Quad Bike adventure in Namib Desert (1 hour) Kayak Adventure in Walvis Bay Safari in Etosha National Park Night Game drive in Private Game reserve bordering Etosha Entrance fee up Table Mountain Entrance Fee Boulders beach to view the Penguins (in season) Entrance fee Cape Point and funicular Theatrical Dinner in Woodstock Entrance fee Kirstenbosch Gardens Sightseeing All transport while on tour in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle Baggage is

limited. All accommodation in guest houses. lodges or equivalent. 13 x Breakfasts (bring a packed breakfast for the first day 11 x lunches (last meal is breakfast on day 14). 13 x dinners

2. Tour Price Includes Listed Activities above Entrance Fees into listed Parks Accommodation Costs Transport Costs Meals as Specified

3. Tour Price Excludes

Visas for Namibia All Drinks while on tour Meals not specified Travel Insurance Optional Activities