Accommodation

Hotels (5 nts), guesthouse (1 nt), lodges (1 nt), participation camping (4 nts).

Transport

Air-conditioned touring vehicles, walking.

Others

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: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Swakopmund. Etosha National Park entrance with wildlife safari drives in the touring vehicle. Sossusvlei Dunes and Sesriem Canyon entrance. Fish River Canyon entrance. Wine tasting in Lambert’s Bay. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Meals

10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) and driver throughout, local guides.

Hygieneprotocol

As of October 1, 2021 G Adventures’ Vaccinated Tours Policy applies:  All travelers must meet the G Adventures requirements for joining their tours.  The majority of tours require travelers to be fully vaccinated and the full/final COVID-19 vaccination must be at least 14 days before the first day of the tour.  There are some tours and departures that are only ‘Travel-Ready’ which means all travelers must be fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test within 96 hours before the first day of the tour.  Please, double check with the G Adventures Support Team about the requirements of your tour and departure date. ** Updated Vaccine Mandate Changes as of 16 December 2022 below** Travel with Confidence & Vaccinated Tours As we continue to see vaccine mandates shifting and countries evolving COVID-19 policies, we have continued to monitor and adjust our policies in line. Based on this, we will be making some adjustments to our Vaccinated Tours and Travel with Confidence policy in 2023. Tours departing on or after March 31, 2023 we will no longer be requiring all travellers to be vaccinated to travel with G Adventures. However, we still strongly recommend that all travellers are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to travelling. As per our existing policy, it is the travellers responsibility to ensure they are aware of and adhere to the regulations of the country they are visiting. Please remember to ensure that your travellers have adequate travel insurance to protect them should their travel plans change, this should include trip disruption and COVID-19 coverage. Our National Geographic Journeys, National Geographic Family Journeys and G Expedition will remain fully vaccinated for all departures . You can read more about these policies here: https://www.gadventures.com/travel-with-confidence/  Leading up to March 31, 2023 our tours will continue to be Vaccinated Tours and you can look for the Vaccinated Tours icon to indicate which departures are vaccinated and which will not require a vaccination as we move forward with this change. You can find more information on our Travel with Confidence landing page https://www.gadventures.com/travel-with-confidence/  or as well as on Sherpa.  Thank you for your continued support as we navigate these updates. ** Updated Vaccine Mandate Changes as of 16 December 2022 above**

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Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

Flights not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

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1. This is not a physically demanding journey; however, travelling can be difficult, with long drives and poor road conditions at times. Despite this, most clients feel that the diversity of the African landscape, countries, culture and wildlife are all well worth the experience. We use a comfortable and safe air-conditioned tour vehicle for the long drives. 2. It may be required to show a Yellow Fever certificate if you are traveling to South Africa from a Yellow Fever endemic country. 3. Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes. 4. Water-wise tips when visiting Cape Town: - Bring a reusable water bottle, that you can fill with Cape Town’s tasty tap water. - Reuse your towels in the hotel, for at least two days, before getting new ones. - Keep your laundry until you have a full load to do, rather than just doing a handful of items. - Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth, or shaving. - Keep your showers to two minutes or less, and don’t use the bath. - Use hand sanitizer, instead of washing hands. 5. DRONES The use of drones in national parks in Southern Africa is prohibited. 6. ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary. 7. PARTICIPATIVE CAMPING An essential part of your trip is participation - from putting up your tent (while camping) or packing it away in the morning, to helping with meal preparation and cleaning up - it is all part of your adventure and when everyone puts in a little effort the trip will run smoothly. Your CEO will do all the meal planning, but we do ask the clients to help with the preparation and washing up. Team spirit is part of the fun! All camping equipment (with the exception of your sleeping bag, pillow, and towel) is supplied.Etosha National Park - Etosha Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive (1100NAD per person) Swakopmund - Sandboarding in the Namib Desert (700NAD per person) - Swakopmund Guided Cultural Tour (750NAD per person) - Living Desert Tour (900NAD per person) - Skeleton Coast Scenic Flight (4800NAD per person) - Swakopmund Skydiving Sossusvlei - Deadvlei Visit (180NAD per person) Lambert’s Bay - Bird Island Visit (40ZAR per person) Cape Town - Cape Town Urban Safari (1140ZAR per person) - Wine Tour and Tasting (1675ZAR per person) - Cape Point Tour (1800ZAR per person) Table Mountain - Table Mountain Cable Car (420ZAR per person)

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Day 1 Day 1: Windhoek
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Windhoek

Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2 Day 2: Windhoek/Etosha National Park (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Windhoek/Etosha National Park (1B, 1L)

Visit the G Adventures supported Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop, just outside of Windhoek, to pick up a tasty packed lunch, then continue up to Etosha National Park. Enjoy an afternoon wildlife safari drive in our touring vehicle, then opt to explore more on an open vehicle night drive.
Leave Windhoek and head north through the Namibian countryside to Etosha National Park and enjoy a wildlife safari drive in our touring vehicle. Keep an eye out for lions, giraffes, elephants, and antelopes.

After sunset, some animals may head to the watering holes near the campground.

Opt to head out for more wildlife safari drives in an open safari vehicle to make the most of your time here.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Windhoek to Etosha National Park 05:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop
- Etosha National Park Wildlife Safari Drive
Day 3 Day 3: Etosha National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Etosha National Park

Enjoy another wildlife safari drive in our touring vehicle and keep your eyes peeled for some of the famous wildlife.

Included Activities:
- Etosha National Park Wildlife Safari Drive
Day 4 Day 4: Etosha National Park/Swakopmund (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Etosha National Park/Swakopmund (1B)

Sit back and watch the stunning desert landscape go by enroute to western Namibia.
Watch the beautiful desert landscape go by en route to western Namibia.

Spend two nights in the area exploring this historical town or trying some of the numerous activities available, such as sandboarding or a skydiving.

Swakopmund has bizarre lunar landscapes, unforgettable sunsets, and prehistoric Welwitchia plants.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Etosha National Park to Swakopmund 07:30 Hr(s)
Day 5 Day 5: Swakopmund (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Swakopmund (1B)

Spend a day exploring all the area has to offer. Optional activities include sandboarding, skydiving, and a township tour.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Swakopmund Skydiving
Day 6 Day 6: Swakopmund/Namib Desert (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Swakopmund/Namib Desert (1B, 1D)

Travel into the beautiful Namib Desert, stopping at Walvis Bay on the way.
Get a real feel for the Namib Desert as we spend hours crossing this empty region.

En route, take a coffee break in Solitaire, a mystical village consisting of a filling station, a general dealer/coffee shop, and a small mechanical workshop. Drive through Walvis Bay, the only town on the Namibian coastline that boasts a deep sea harbor.

Arrive in the area in the late afternoon, where the towering red sand dunes of Sossusvlei form the gateway into the Namib Desert.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Swakopmund to Namib Desert 04:30 Hr(s)
Day 7 Day 7: Namib Desert (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Namib Desert (1B, 1D)

Visit Sossusvlei Dunes and Sesriem Canyon, and climb the towering Dune 45. Opt to visit Deadvlei.
Enjoy a visit to Sossusvlei, a clay pan enclosed by the world’s largest sand dunes, up to 300m (984 ft) high. Here, use some free time to enjoy the sand dunes on your own. Visit the Sesriem Canyon, a small canyon typical of the area.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Sossusvlei Dunes Visit
- Sesriem Canyon Visit
Day 8 Day 8: Namib Desert/Keetmanshoop (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Namib Desert/Keetmanshoop (1B)

Continue south through the Namib Desert to Keetmanshoop, enjoying dramatic Namibian landscapes along the way. In the afternoon enjoy a visit to the rare Quiver Tree Forest.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 06:00 - 08:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Quiver Tree Forest
Day 9 Day 9: Keetmanshoop/Orange River (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Keetmanshoop/Orange River (1B)

Early start and visit the geological formation: Giant’s Playground. Drive South and later in the day visit the breathtaking Fish River Canyon. Then, continue on to the banks of the Orange River with time to swim or just relax. Enjoy the beautiful scenery in this part of the country.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Fish River Canyon to Orange River 06:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Giant’s Playground
- Fish River Canyon Visit
Day 10 Day 10: Orange River/Lambert’S Bay (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Orange River/Lambert’S Bay (1B)

Cross the border into South Africa and continue down the coast to Lambert’s Bay, stopping along the way for an included wine tasting. Then, opt to visit Bird Island or stroll through this charming town.
We head towards the coast again and on to Lambert’s Bay, a picturesque town on the west coast of South Africa.

Enjoy an included wine tasting at Lambert’s Bay. Learn how to analyze your palates, listen to your taste buds, and how to pair your food with the best wine raised in the foothills of the Cederburg Mountains.

In the afternoon, opt to visit the well known Bird Island where you can find more than 25,000 blue-eyed gannets at certain times of the year. Penguins also gather on this island for breeding between August and October.

Opt to stroll through this lovely town, visiting unique artisan shops and boutiques.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Orange River to Lambert’s Bay 07:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Border Crossing (Namibia - South Africa)
- Lambert’s Bay Wine Tasting
Day 11 Day 11: Lambert’S Bay/Cape Town (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Lambert’S Bay/Cape Town (1B)

Continue on the last stretch of the trip to lovely Cape Town. Stop at the G Adventures supported !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre along the way, then get ready to explore the vibrant streets of this scenic coastal city.
While travelling towards Cape Town, through Namaqualand, keep an eye out for fields of Namaqualand daisies (in season August and September).

Cape Town has many different options should you book extra time to explore after the tour.

Visit Table Mountain, explore Cape Point (Cape of Good Hope), or join a wine tour in and around Stellenbosch (45 min drive). Visit the old French Huguenot town of Franschoek and surroundings (1 hr drive). For the truly adventurous, try skydiving, abseiling, or even cage diving, for a close encounter with the great white sharks.

Opt to wander through the city centre, which has some of the oldest buildings and gardens in South Africa (Botanical Gardens and Parliament Gardens), or visit the Cultural Historical Museum, Planetarium, and numerous other small museums and theaters.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Lambert’s Bay to Cape Town 05:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre

Additional Notes: Please note that we arrive in Cape Town in the early afternoon, you might not have time to participate in lengthy activities or see many sights. If you would like to see or do anything, we recommend booking an extra night or two before your return flight home.
Day 12 Day 12: Cape Town (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Cape Town (1B)

Depart at any time.
We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to fully enjoy this city.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Optional Extras to chose from:
- South African Wine Tour and Tasting

Additional Notes: If you book any optional activities on the final day of your itinerary please contact your sales agent to see if booking a post-night is necessary to participate in the activity.

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Itinerary of your trip Cape & Dunes Discoverer

Day 1: Windhoek

Day 2: Windhoek/Etosha National Park (1B, 1L)

Day 3: Etosha National Park

Day 4: Etosha National Park/Swakopmund (1B)

Day 5: Swakopmund (1B)

Day 6: Swakopmund/Namib Desert (1B, 1D)

Day 7: Namib Desert (1B, 1D)

Day 8: Namib Desert/Keetmanshoop (1B)

Day 9: Keetmanshoop/Orange River (1B)

Day 10: Orange River/Lambert’S Bay (1B)

Day 11: Lambert’S Bay/Cape Town (1B)

Day 12: Cape Town (1B)

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