Namibia, South Africa · Desert Adventure

8-Day Namibia Adventure from Cape Town to Swakopmund via Sossusvlei

8 Days Round trip from Springbok Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience Goegap Nature Reserve, canyoning with Beskus Tours, and local heritage sites
  • 02 Enjoy a sunset canoeing trip on the Orange River
  • 03 Visit Ai-Ais Hot Springs and watch the sunset over Fish River Canyon
  • 04 Explore Dune 45 and Deadvlei in the Sossusvlei desert
  • 05 See flamingos in their breeding environment at Walvis Bay
  • 06 Take part in thrilling adventure activities in Swakopmund, such as quad biking, sand boarding, and sky diving

Embark on an unforgettable African adventure from Cape Town through the majestic landscapes of Namibia. Along the way, experience Goegap Nature Reserve, sunset canoeing on the Orange River, the spectacular Fish River Canyon, and desert activities in Sossusvlei. The journey ends in Swakopmund, with time for thrilling adventure experiences and a stop in Walvis Bay to see flamingos in their breeding environment.

The journey ends in Swakopmund, with time for thrilling adventure experiences and a stop in Walvis Bay to see flamingos in their breeding environment.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Cape Town, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Deadvlei, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Mariental
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Cape Town to Springbok via the N7

  • The tour starts from Cape Town's inner city, where you are expected to be ready for the African adventure by 8 am.
  • With all bags packed and the briefing completed, we proceed north on the N7 to Springbok, where we will spend our first night.
  • Please note that this is a full day's drive. If time allows, we will experience the following:
    • Goegap Nature Reserve - Nature & Wildlife Areas
    • Beskus Tours - Canyoning & Rappelling
    • Historical and heritage sightseeing
    • Aukwatowa Tour
  • Lunch will be taken en route, and dinner will be at the accommodation or a similar venue.
2
Day 02

Springbok to Orange River

  • On this day, we drive to Orange River for our second and third nights. Since this is a shorter drive, we arrive at our accommodation much earlier than on the coming days.
  • We will enjoy sunset canoeing on the Orange River before having dinner at the accommodation restaurant.
3
Day 03

Orange River to Hobas via Ai-Ais

  • Today, we drive to Hobas, an accommodation stop in the arid Namibian landscape.
  • With good weather and an early departure, we will pass by the Ai-Ais Hot Springs for lunch before continuing to our accommodation.
  • In the afternoon, we will drive to the Fish River Canyon Viewpoint to enjoy a spectacular sunset and some relaxation.
  • Dinner will be at one of the bush restaurants or prepared by your cook guide.
4
Day 04

Hobas Warm Springs and Fish River Canyon

  • On this day, we relax in the warm springs.
  • In the afternoon, we will drive to the Fish River Canyon Viewpoint to enjoy another spectacular sunset and relaxation.
  • Dinner will be at one of the bush restaurants or prepared by our cook guide.
5
Day 05

Hobas to Mariental

  • On this day, we drive to Mariental, a small town named after the first settler farmer's wife.
  • We get to experience water sports at the Hardap Dam Resort.
  • With good weather and traffic conditions, we may also visit game parks located at least 30 km away from town.
6
Day 06

Mariental to Sossusvlei

  • On this day, we drive to Sossusvlei. The roads are mainly gravel and very uneven.
  • We will unpack and prepare for our two nights of accommodation, with desert activities on arrival.
  • On this day, enjoy the following places:
    • Duwisib Castle
    • Naukluft
    • Olive Trail
    • Sesriem Canyon
7
Day 07

Sossusvlei Exploration

  • On this day, we continue with the remaining activities, such as:
    • Dune 45
    • Deadvlei
    • Hot air balloon
8
Day 08

Sossusvlei to Swakopmund via Walvis Bay

  • On this day, we drive to Swakopmund through the desert.
  • We make a short stop along the mountains for landscape pictures and another stop in Walvis Bay to view flamingos in their breeding environment. Since this is a long drive, we will relax before dinner.

End of tour.

Sossusvlei dunes, Deadvlei salt pan, Fish River Canyon Viewpoint, Walvis Bay flamingos

Where this trip takes you

Sossusvlei dunes, Deadvlei salt pan, Fish River Canyon Viewpoint, Walvis Bay flamingos

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Springbok 7 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Entrance fees
  • Accommodation
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Personalised guiding
  • Transport
  • Road taxes

What's Not Included

  • Adventure gear
  • Insect repellent
  • Souvenirs
  • Tipping
  • Visa
  • Adrenaline activities

What to bring

  • Passport in the case of foreign nationals
  • Identity document for SA citizens
  • Adventure gear
  • Insect repellent
  • Nature-blending attire

Know before you go

  • Temperatures vary from one place to another.
  • Do not expose your limbs to animals.
  • Do not feed any wild animals.
  • Always tip your waiter.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cape Town, South Africa
Tour start
Springbok, 8240, South Africa
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Springbok.

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