Overland 12 Days Best of Namibia Camping Tour

Departing Cape Town

Dates: 2010

Start End
02-May-2010 - to - 13-May-2010
05-May-2010 - to - 16-May-2010
09-May-2010 - to - 20-May-2010
12-May-2010 - to - 23-May-2010 (G)
16-May-2010 - to - 27-May-2010
19-May-2010 - to - 30-May-2010
23-May-2010 - to - 03-Jun-2010
26-May-2010 - to - 06-Jun-2010 (G)
30-May-2010 - to - 10-Jun-2010
02-Jun-2010 - to - 13-Jun-2010
06-Jun-2010 - to - 17-Jun-2010
09-Jun-2010 - to - 20-Jun-2010 (G)
13-Jun-2010 - to - 24-Jun-2010
16-Jun-2010 - to - 27-Jun-2010
20-Jun-2010 - to - 01-Jul-2010
23-Jun-2010 - to - 04-Jul-2010 (G)
27-Jun-2010 - to - 08-Jul-2010
30-Jun-2010 - to - 11-Jul-2010
04-Jul-2010 - to - 15-Jul-2010
07-Jul-2010 - to - 18-Jul-2010 (G)
11-Jul-2010 - to - 22-Jul-2010
14-Jul-2010 - to - 25-Jul-2010 (Fam)
18-Jul-2010 - to - 29-Jul-2010
21-Jul-2010 - to - 01-Aug-2010 (G)
25-Jul-2010 - to - 05-Aug-2010
28-Jul-2010 - to - 08-Aug-2010
01-Aug-2010 - to - 12-Aug-2010
04-Aug-2010 - to - 15-Aug-2010 (G)
08-Aug-2010 - to - 19-Aug-2010
11-Aug-2010 - to - 22-Aug-2010
15-Aug-2010 - to - 26-Aug-2010
18-Aug-2010 - to - 29-Aug-2010 (G)
22-Aug-2010 - to - 02-Sep-2010
25-Aug-2010 - to - 05-Sep-2010
29-Aug-2010 - to - 09-Sep-2010
01-Sep-2010 - to - 12-Sep-2010 (G)
05-Sep-2010 - to - 16-Sep-2010
08-Sep-2010 - to - 19-Sep-2010
12-Sep-2010 - to - 23-Sep-2010
15-Sep-2010 - to - 26-Sep-2010 (G)
19-Sep-2010 - to - 30-Sep-2010
22-Sep-2010 - to - 03-Oct-2010
26-Sep-2010 - to - 07-Oct-2010
29-Sep-2010 - to - 10-Oct-2010 (G)
03-Oct-2010 - to - 14-Oct-2010
06-Oct-2010 - to - 17-Oct-2010
10-Oct-2010 - to - 21-Oct-2010
13-Oct-2010 - to - 24-Oct-2010 (G)
17-Oct-2010 - to - 28-Oct-2010
20-Oct-2010 - to - 31-Oct-2010
24-Oct-2010 - to - 04-Nov-2010
27-Oct-2010 - to - 07-Nov-2010 (G)
31-Oct-2010 - to - 11-Nov-2010
03-Nov-2010 - to - 14-Nov-2010
07-Nov-2010 - to - 18-Nov-2010
10-Nov-2010 - to - 21-Nov-2010 (G)
14-Nov-2010 - to - 25-Nov-2010
17-Nov-2010 - to - 28-Nov-2010
21-Nov-2010 - to - 02-Dec-2010
24-Nov-2010 - to - 05-Dec-2010 (G)
28-Nov-2010 - to - 09-Dec-2010
01-Dec-2010 - to - 12-Dec-2010
05-Dec-2010 - to - 16-Dec-2010
08-Dec-2010 - to - 19-Dec-2010 (G)
12-Dec-2010 - to - 23-Dec-2010
15-Dec-2010 - to - 26-Dec-2010
19-Dec-2010 - to - 30-Dec-2010
22-Dec-2010 - to - 02-Jan-2011 (G)
26-Dec-2010 - to - 06-Jan-2011
29-Dec-2010 - to - 09-Jan-2011
(G) with German translator
(SP) with Spanish translator
(Fam) Family Friendly Tour

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COUNTRIES VISITED:
South Africa, Namibia.

INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS:
- Cederberg
- Orange/Gariep River
- Fish River Canyon
- Namib Naukluft NP
- Sossusvlei
- Swakopmund
- Himba Tribe
- Etosha NP

Road Map
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ITINERARY:

Leaving Cape Town we make our first stop at Table View to purchase any last minute items and take photos of Table Mountain from across Table Bay. We then travel to the Cederberg region and set up camp. Later, we take a guided walk to see San paintings and learn about the local flora and fauna. Tonight, your guide will give a full briefing on the tour.
: Meals: Lunch, Dinner

An early start, then we head north via the distant town of Springbok and then to the Namibia border. We camp on the banks of the Gariep (previously named Orange) River that forms the border between South Africa and Namibia spend another night getting to know each other.
: Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning there�s the chance to see the beautiful river valley by canoe, or you can just chill out on the riverbank with a view across to Namibia. After lunch we cross the border and travel to the 2nd largest canyon in the world, The Fish River Canyon. After a walk along the edge of the canyon we watch the sunset and enjoy a fantastic photo opportunity.
: Optional Activities: Half Day Canoe Adventure.
: Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Further north, the scenery transitions in to true desert. We arrive at the Namib-Nakluft National Park and set up camp, then enjoy a short hike into the Sesriem canyon. Tonight enjoy the star studded sky and enduring silence of the Namib desert.
: Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake before sunrise and travel the short distance to Dune 45. The sand dunes here are the largest in the world, and a hike to the top is one of the �must do� travel experiences in Africa. After marvelling at the sunrise over the dunes, a hearty breakfast awaits before we join a local expert on a guided hike of the unique Sossusvlei desert ecosystem. Later we journey onto Solitaire, one of Namibia�s smallest towns for another night under the stars.
: Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, we travel onto Namibia�s Atlantic coast and the adventure capital, Swakopmund. Here you will be briefed on the many options available for the following day. The desert setting makes a sky dive in this region unforgettable and quadbiking much more exciting. Try some fresh seafood at a local restaurant tonight and join in with the town�s vibrant nightlife.
: Optional Activities: Quadbiking, Sandboarding, Sky Diving, Dolphin Cruise, Scenic Flights, Fishing, Dinner out etc.
: Meals: Breakfast x2, Lunch x1, Dinner x1

Leaving the coast we head to Namibia�s �Matterhorn�. Spitzkoppe is a huge rocky outcrop where we set up camp in the wild, beneath the mountain. This afternoon there is an included walk to view San paintings. Many people choose to sleep outside tonight to take advantage of the wonderful blanket of stars.
: Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After some early morning exploration we continue north and drive towards Kamanjab. The Himba are a pastoral people and predominantly breed cattle or goats, they are easily recognisable by their unique style of dress. We spend some time with the Himba people learning about their unique way of life.
: Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Etosha National Park is the venue for some of the most unique game viewing experiences in Africa. The sparse grasslands allow great opportunities to see animals normally hidden in denser vegetation. We will go on various game drives, and spend our evenings at the abundant water holes for some excellent game photography. We stay at two of the campsites inside the park to maximise our time game viewing.
: Optional Activities: Night or Dawn Drives with NWR
: Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After an early morning game drive we set off towards Windhoek in the centre of Namibia. On the way we stop at a popular craft market. On arrival in Windhoek there is a short city tour. Tonight a chance to try some game meat and the local nightlife at a restaurant or bar.
: Optional Activities: Dinner out.
: Meals: Breakfast, Lunch