Note: There have been some changes to this tour for 2025. Please contact us for the 2025 itinerary.

Cape Town to Namibia is a variety filled journey providing the best opportunities to explore the vast unique beauty of Namibia. Highlights include the spectacular Western Cape, the Fish River Canyon, the Namib Desert and Etosha NP.

Day 1 CAPE TOWN  [hotel - - -]
Cape Town is one of the most picturesque cities in the world, with the majestic Table Mountain providing its central focus. Departing, after a tour briefing, from Cape Town at 08:00am we visit Hout Bay harbour en route to Cape Point Nature Reserve and then the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach. We sample some of Cape Town’s culinary wonders at a local restaurant in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (own expense).

Day 2 CEDERBERG  [chalet BLD]
[B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner]
The Cederberg is a massive rock wilderness with giant sandstone boulders that have been sculpted by wind and rain into bizarre and artistic shapes. We head north to the Cederberg and explore the rugged landscape on foot before relaxing in chalets for the evening.

Day 3 GARIEP RIVER  [lodge BLD]
We make our way into the more arid regions and upon entering Namibia, we stay at a lodge on the Gariep River. Namibia’s southern border river flows quietly and peacefully and the river valley is hardly affected by tourism. The riverbed is sandy, the water clean and clear. Time free for swimming and relaxing or you can adventure down the river in canoes (own expense).

Day 4 FISH RIVER CANYON  [lodge BLD]
The Fish River Canyon, situated along the lower reaches of the Fish River, is one of the most impressive natural beauties in the southern part of Namibia. With its depth of up to 550 metres, the Fish River Canyon is the second largest canyon in the world. After a visit to the canyon, we make our way to our overnight accommodation.

Day 5 - 6 NAMIB DESERT  [lodge BLD]
The parched Namib Desert has endless orange dunes blown into sharp ridges by the sand-shifting wind and at Sossusvlei they form a gateway into the Namib Desert. We will walk to Sossusvlei, explore Sesriem Canyon and from the comfort of our lodge outside the national park watch dramatic sunsets over the world’s highest sand dunes.(If you prefer not to do the 4km walk to Sossusvlei there is an optional own expense 4WD transfer.)

Day 7 – 8 SWAKOPMUND  [hotel pension Bx2 Lx1-]
Swakopmund is a popular seaside resort with a slightly nostalgic atmosphere, characterized by numerous colonial buildings. In terms of flora, both the Welwitschias Mirabilis and the Kokerboom grow on the stony plains of the Namib and many beautiful specimens surround the coastal town. Swakopmund is also the adventure activity capital of Namibia. Day free to explore the town or try dune boarding (own expense).

Day 9 DAMARALAND  [chalet BLD]
Namibia is a land of great contrasts and Damaraland demonstrates this with stark plains and ancient valleys leading to rocky outcrops and the soaring peaks of the Brandberg Massive Mountains. On our way north we will visit the Cape Cross seal colony where thousands of Cape fur seals come ashore to rest and have their pups.

Day 10 - 11 ETOSHA NP  [guest lodge BLD]
Once a vast lake fed by the Kunene River, the pan that is Etosha NP dried up thousands of years ago when the river waters chose a new course. Etosha is big game country. We take game drives around the huge pan to find the elephants, herds of antelope and lions around the waterholes. We stay at a lodge on the outskirts of the national park.

Day 12 WINDHOEK  [guest house BL-]
This pretty town, beautifully situated in a valley, combines the architecture of a modern city with numerous buildings in the style of the German colonial era. The charm of the city of Windhoek lies in its harmonious blend of African and European cultures and the friendliness of its people. We visit the cosmopolitan capital and enjoy a restaurant meal (own expense).

Day 13 WINDHOEK - TOUR ENDS  [B--]
Tour ends at 08:00 at the guesthouse. Transfers to airport available on request

Highlights

	Cape Town - what's not to like!
	Fish River Canyon – walking
	Namib Desert – Sossusvlei dunes
	Swakopmund – dune boarding & quad biking
	Etosha NP – game drives

This tour departs at 08h00 from the pre-tour accommodation guest house in Cape Town, South Africa. You will therefore need to fly into Cape Town International airport (CPT), the day before the tour starts.

The tour ends at approximately 08h00 after breakfast at the overnight guest house in Windhoek, Namibia. You can therefore book your outbound flight from Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDK) for the last day of the tour. Windhoek airport is approximately 50km to the east of Windhoek city, so you will need to book an airport transfer with time to spare.

If you would like to book any pre-tour or post-tour accommodation, please indicate your required airport transfers and the number of nights required when you submit your enquiry below.

Cape Town hotel:

City Lodge V&A Waterfront
Dock Rd &, Alfred St, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
Double room (B&B) € 54 per person sharing 
Single room (B&B) € 86

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REPEAT TRAVELERS SPECIAL DISCOUNT:

If you have travelled with Sunway before and would like to return to Africa and do another safari with us, we can offer you a repeat Sunway travellers discount of 5% on any scheduled tour booked.

This discount is also available if you book through your original travel agent again. When you make your booking please make sure you tell your agent the date of your previous tour.

Safari Grade: Accommodated

	Overnight: 11 nights on safari we stay at small lodges and guest houses with en suite facilities.
	1 night in the Cederberg in chalets where two bedrooms share a bathroom.

Meals: 12 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 8 dinners are included. Of which 4 breakfasts are provided by the lodges. The remaining included meals are provided by the Sunway crew, prepared at the vehicle and eaten around the campfire or in a boma or dining area.

Transport: for the majority of this safari you travel in custom-built Sunway Safari trucks with 12 forward facing seats. There are some long stretches of gravel road in Namibia, but they are generally well maintained and cruising speed is good.

Limited Participation: An essential part of your safari is some participation. From carrying your own bag to packing the truck in the morning – it’s all part of your adventure. There are some long days with early starts so we need all to get involved to make the trip run efficiently. Where the tour leaders provide meals we ask that clients help (on rotation) with the washing up (the local polers will assist in the delta to make things easier).

Responsible Tourism

During our stay in Damaraland a local guide takes us to visit a San Bushman Rock Art site. A conservation partnership was signed in 2003 and the community benefit through employment and a percentage of the income of the lodge. Our walks to view the busman rock art are led by a local community guide. The local community directly benefits from your visit through the employment of the local guide and the entrance fees.

Conservation is not possible without the involvement of local communities and this arrangement ensures the preservation of these amazing rock art sites.

 

AGE POLICY

We accept children 12-18 with accompanying adults on scheduled tours (for private groups we can accept younger children).

 

If the clients are older than 65 years, then we require a medical certificate too (stating client is fit and healthy to embark on a multi-day tour covering long distances etc)

 

THE BEST TIME TO VISIT SOUTH AFRICA

Cape Town and the western Cape has a Mediterranean climate, meaning winter rain and long dry summer. The rest of the country has summer rains, frequently in short thunder storms that roll across the peninsula from the southern ocean fronts.

This tour, the Cape to Namibia, starts in the Cape but moves up the west coast into the Northern Cape which has a similar climate to Namibia.

THE BEST TIME TO VISIT NAMIBIA

The Namib desert landscapes form a magnificent backdrop for a spectacular safari. Lying on the Tropic of Capricorn, and flanked by the cold Atlantic Ocean, Namibia has a desert climate for the most part and there can be large differences in day and night temperatures, low rainfall and overall low humidity.

Dry season is from May to October: Wildlife gathers around remaining water resources, against starkly beautiful landscapes.  There is little to no rainfall during the entire winter and humidity is low. 
May:- is Autumn and the infrequent rains have stopped, but the vegetation is still lovely and can be green. The nights aren't cold yet and day temperatures on average are around 24-28°C/75-82°F.

June:– The nights are colder and can drop below 10°C/50°F. In desert areas, it can be freezing. Days are still pleasant around 20-24°C/68-75°F with clear blue skies.

July & August:– Winter morning game drives can be cold at an average minimum of 7°C/45°F, so dress in layers with a windproof jacket and beanie. The average daily temperature reaches 21-25°C/70-77°F but can fall to below freezing at night in the deserts and higher altitude areas.

September & October:– Spring is lovely. It isn't too hot, but the mornings are less chilly. The skies are clear and during October the green vegetation is fading as the heat builds up. October can be extremely hot.

Green season is from November to April: Photography is amazing at this time, with wonderful light,  dramatic lightning, and thunders storm cloud formations. Wildlife revels in the bounty of summer and life is good.

November:– By now it is hot, but with the humidity still low, it is pleasant. On average, the days are above 30°C/86°F, but it can be a lot higher in the desert. 

December:– The first rains arrive and the temperature drops. The landscape changes after the first rains and everything comes to life. For the lucky you might experience the rare phenomenon of rain in the Namib Desert.

January & February:– Tends to be hot and humid with temperatures around 30-35°C/86-95°F and over 40°C/104°F in the desert. There may be downpours in the afternoon but not every day. Mornings are usually clear.

March & April:– Rainfall stops around April. It cools down and the nights start to get cold. Average day temperatures are around 25-30°C/77-86°F.

Jan Glen – 12Jun24

I just wanted to drop a note to say how much I enjoyed the trip I did (12-24 June 2024). The organisation was excellent and everything ran very smoothly. The standard of the accommodation was very good and the food was great. Some of the long drives on the rough roads were challenging at times, but there were always suitable stops to break it up a bit. I loved Namibia and hope to visit again some time. What really made the trip so enjoyable was our great guides Stephen and Mayi. Nothing was ever too much trouble for them. They were both very knowledgeable and made the trip great fun. My thanks to Stephen and Mayi and the whole Sunway team

Marke and Denise Bluck - 13Sep18

On the 14 July 2018, my wife and I commenced tour SAa17 then CVa21 from Johannesburg. We were treated to a magnificent experience. The first tour had just four participants whilst the second had a full load of twelve. I am writing to express our admiration for our two guides , Pumi and Farai. Your company is blest to have two guides that not only made us enjoy our trip so much, but kept us safe, fully entertained, well fed, and on top of that their shared knowledge about the wildlife and local environment was extraordinary. No request was ever too much for them, and both guides went out of their way to enhance our safaris. During the course of the journey, Denise and I were treated to many in - depth discussions about the daily lives of the people, the difficulties they face, the cultural issues that exist in all the countries we visited. Their intelligence and empathy was a credit to them and we respected their thoughtful ideas that widened our views and made us curious to know more. The effort spent to make game drives successful was awesome. We spent many hours appreciating the habits of the animals and the vast knowledge the two guides imparted about animal behaviour expanded our knowledge and awareness of wildlife and the issues round their continued survival in the future. Sunway is fortunate to have such dedicated guides , they are a real asset to your company. Thank you for making our two expeditions unforgettable.

John Johnston - 11Feb15

A first class trip. Variety, excellent lodge, well planned driving days, good food and sensible timing.

Nancy Daniels - 06Nov14

After my Botswana trip I had high expecations but this trip was superb!! Great guides and they were very enthusiastic.

Muir Family - 09Jul14

Dear Shaun

I hope this finds you well. We have just returned home to Glasgow this morning following our trip to Namibia and it was one of the best we have been on - and we are a well travelled family! We were very fortunate to have wonderful co-travellers on this trip, but I was really keen to let to you know that the trip was made for us by your guides - Chris Van Brakel & Farai Chigwada - but esp Chris. We always felt very safe and secure when he was driving - and he did a phenomenal amount of driving!! He was also really well informed - flora, fauna & ecology - but happy to listen to others too. However, for us as a family, the most important things were his warmth, support, charm and sense of humour and we would love to travel through Africa again with him! Many thanks to Sunway Safaris and all the best from Scotland! Vimty, Keith, Indie & Krish

Susanne Schlesinger - 24Oct12

Dear Richard

I'm back home from the trip to South Africa and Namibia and settled at my desk again. It was a pity that I didn't had the chance to meeting you and hope we meet next time.

Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to travel from Capetown to Windhoek - it was a great experience!

The tour was fantastic - the route, the Safaritruck, the tour guides, the accommodation, the food, the places we visited, the game drives - it was all more than perfect! I haven't been on a tour like that and couldn't imagine how much fun it is to travel with a small group.

Capetown was a bit wet the first day, but we made the best of it and from the second day it was dry and sunny. I really enjoyed the canoeing trip on the Gariep River and also the Quadbiking at Desert Explorer in Swakopmund - this fun should not be missed, can just recommend it.

I didn't expect that Namibia has so much varieties in landscapes and deserts. Its the perfect choice for people who travel to Africa for the first time. Cannot wait to see more of South Africa and Botswana.

The truck was the perfect vehicle - we met a lot of other (bigger) groups and self drivers and I didn't want to sit in a big airconditioned coach or a car driving myself on these gravel roads. Maxwell was a fantastic driver and had such a tremendous knowledge about the countries, people, plants and animals - all of us learned so much new things. We also felt very safe all the time.

In just one accommodation (Cedar Mountains) we had a shared bathroom, all the others were en suite in most lovely places - wished we could have stayed longer. Couldn't say which I liked most - all of them were unique in perfect locations. We expected huts or other basic accommodation and were surprised every day!

We were also surprised about Jonathans cooking - the meals were just georgeous! He is a real chef - we couldn't have had better catering. I also really liked the picknick lunches and the romantic atmosphere at the Braai dinners and so did the others.

I took loads of photos and have to sort them them out. I would be happy to share them with you as a little reward for this phantastic tour! If you need further information or wish to use this mail for customers comments please go ahead.

Thanks so much again for let me taking part and say hello to Maxwell and Jonathan.

Best regards,

Susanne (also in behalf of my friend Tanja who travelled with me).

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