The Adventure travel | Group travel | Overland tours | Road trips programmes in Africa and Namibia
From Price: 795.00EUR / GBP717.00
Discover the highlights of Namibia on an unforgettable 12 day overland truck tour. Starting in Cape Town you will discover beautiful desert landscapes, Himba tribes and amazing national parks. Finishing in the capital Windhoek.
Cederberg, Namib Naukluft NP, Himba Tribe, Etosha NP, Sossusvlei, Orange/Gariep River, Fish River Canyon, Swakopmund
Xtreme gap year exciting Africa overland truck tours are ideal for the budget conscious traveller, will a strong craving for adventure! The Tour comprises of an all inclusive experience, with integrated cultural interaction, game viewing, and social interaction, with the opportunity to book additional adrenaline based experiences such as white water rafting, Skydiving, walking with lions and swimming with dolphins!
Accommodation
Accommodation is included based on shared camping and hostels. Single person suppliment available at 30
Getting There
The programme begins in Cape Town.
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When To Go
The tour runs all year please contact us for dates.
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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
Day 2 Namaqualand Gariep (Orange) River
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
Day 3 Namibia Gariep (Orange) River - Fish River Canyon
This morning theres 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
Day 4 Namib-Naukluft National Park
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
Day 5 Sossusvlei Dunes - Namib-Naukluft National Park
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 Namibias smallest towns for another night under the stars.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6/7 Swakopmund
After crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, we travel onto Namibias 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 towns vibrant nightlife.
Optional Activities: Quadbiking, Sandboarding, Sky Diving, Dolphin Cruise, Scenic Flights, Fishing, Dinner out etc.
Meals: Breakfast x2, Lunch x1, Dinner x1
Day 8 Spitzkoppe
Leaving the coast we head to Namibias 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
Day 9 Himba Tribes
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
Day 10/11 Etosha National Park
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
Day 12 Windhoek
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.
