Tim S.
The technical preparation during the Namibia adventure trip was particularly well thought out, thanks to the daily briefings before the stages. The route throug...
ADVENTURE-TOURS · SOUTH AFRICA
Namibia Safari Tour – Camping or Lodge
Namibia safari tour from Cape Town to Windhoek covering the most dramatic landscapes in southern Africa across 11 days.
How long?
11 Days
When?
Summer, Autumn, Winter
Price
$ 2,109
/ Person
The Journey
Cape Town to Windhoek Overland Safari
This namibia safari tour runs from Cape Town to Windhoek, linking South Africa and Namibia across 12 days. The route includes the culture of the Himba, the Namib Desert dunes, Fish River Canyon, and two full days in Etosha National Park for an etosha national park safari with elephants, lions, and giraffes. The namibia adventure tour crosses Damaraland and the coastal town of Swakopmund. Available as a namibia lodge safari in permanent lodges or as a namibia camping safari under the open sky. Groups travel by 4x4 overland truck with a qualified English-speaking guide.
Key Highlights of the Trip
Key Highlights of the Trip
01
Cederberg & Orange Farm
01
Cederberg & Orange Farm
The route begins in the Cederberg region, passing Rooibos farms and citrus orchards along the back roads north of Cape Town before reaching the banks of the Orange River on this cape town namibia safari.
02
Fish River Canyon Hike
02
Fish River Canyon Hike
Namibia's Fish River Canyon is the second largest canyon in the world. This fish river canyon tour includes a walk along the rim with views across the dramatic gorge carved over millions of years.
03
Sossusvlei Dunes at Dawn
03
Sossusvlei Dunes at Dawn
Rise early for the sossusvlei tour highlight: climbing Dune 45 as the rising sun turns the red sand orange. The 4x4 transfer into the pan reaches Deadvlei, where ancient dead trees stand against white clay.
04
Swakopmund Desert Walk
04
Swakopmund Desert Walk
A guided namib desert tour with a local expert reveals the lichen fields, desert-adapted plants and small creatures of the namibia desert safari before arriving at the colonial coastal town of Swakopmund.
05
Etosha Game Drives
05
Etosha Game Drives
Two days of etosha safari tour in Etosha National Park offer the best chance to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras and leopards. The vast salt pan creates open sightlines ideal for namibia wildlife safari.
South Africa
The namibia safari tour begins in South Africa, heading north from Cape Town through the Cederberg and along the Orange River toward the Namibian border.
Days 1–2
Cape Town – Cederberg Region
This namibia safari tour departs Cape Town heading north. A last view of Table Mountain from across Table Bay marks the start of the overland journey. The route passes traditional farm stalls on South Africa's back roads before reaching the Cederberg region, home to Rooibos tea plantations and scenic mountain passes. The evening brings a first experience of South African hospitality at the overnight stop.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Namaqualand – Orange River Camp
The cape town namibia safari continues north through Namaqualand, entering the first true desert landscape of the route. A supply stop in Springbok is followed by the drive to camp on the banks of the Orange River, the largest river in South Africa. In spring months (July to September), wildflowers transform the roadside. The riverside camp sets the tone for the namibia overland tour ahead.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Namibia
The main section of this namibia overland tour crosses Namibia from south to north, covering Fish River Canyon, the Namib Desert, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland, and Etosha National Park before finishing in Windhoek.
Days 3–12
Orange River – Fish River Canyon
After an optional morning canoe trip on the Orange River, the group crosses into Namibia and drives to the Fish River Canyon. This fish river canyon tour stop reveals the second largest canyon in the world and the longest river in Namibia cutting through ancient rock. The canyon rim offers wide views across the gorge, one of the defining sights of any namibia adventure tour.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Quiver Tree Forest – Namib Desert
The day begins with a walk through the quiver tree forest and a visit to the Giants Playground, where massive dolerite boulders form a natural labyrinth. The group then drives deep into the Namib Desert, passing vast open farmland before reaching the red dune region. This section of the namib desert tour offers the first real sense of the desert's scale and silence.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Namib-Naukluft National Park
A rest day in the Namib-Naukluft National Park dedicated to slowing down and absorbing the desert. The silence of the dune landscape is one of the defining features of a namibia desert safari — the scale, the stillness, and the light across the sand create a space for reflection. Guests can explore on foot or simply rest at camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sossusvlei Dunes – Sesriem Canyon
An early start brings the group to the world-famous dunes of Sossusvlei for this sossusvlei tour highlight. Dune 45 is the main climb, with sunrise turning the red sand vivid orange. A 4x4 transfer reaches the white salt pan at Deadvlei, where ancient dead trees stand against bleached clay. The day ends with a visit to Sesriem Canyon, 1 km long and up to 30 metres deep.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Included Highlight: Sesriem Canyon, Dune 45, 4x4 Transfer to Sossusvlei/Deadvlei
Questions about the tour itinerary?
Our tour guide is happy to answer any questions about the day-by-day route, stops, and details.
Namib Desert – Swakopmund
The final desert morning begins with a guided namib desert tour led by a local expert who explains the desert's ecosystem: slow-growing lichen fields, fog-adapted beetles, and desert-dwelling plants. The group then drives to Swakopmund, stopping at the Tropic of Capricorn and Walvis Bay Lagoon on the way. Dinner in a local restaurant rounds off the first evening in town.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Included Highlight: Walvis Bay Lagoon, Tropic of Capricorn, guided desert walk
Swakopmund – Free Day
A free day in Swakopmund allows time to explore this coastal town built in German colonial style. The namibia small group tour format means there is flexibility here: options include sandboarding, quad biking, dolphin boat trips, or simply walking the seafront. German bakeries, local restaurants, and a relaxed pace make Swakopmund a natural midpoint in the namibia adventure tour.
Meals: Breakfast. Optional Activity: Dolphin boat trip, skydiving, sandboarding, quad tour
Swakopmund – Damaraland (Khorixas)
The route leaves the coast and heads inland along the rugged Atlantic shoreline, stopping briefly at Wlotzkasbaken before reaching the lichen fields — a rare ecosystem where slow-growing lichens cover the ground across wide plains. The drive continues to Khorixas in Damaraland, where ancient rock engravings at Twyfelfontein and the petrified forest tell the story of the region's early inhabitants.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Included Highlight: Visit Spitzkoppe with local guide
Damaraland – Etosha National Park
The group reaches Etosha National Park for the etosha national park safari — one of Africa's most important conservation areas. The vast salt pan at the heart of the park stretches for hundreds of kilometres, creating open terrain where wildlife congregates at waterholes. The afternoon game drive begins the search for elephants, lions, giraffes, and other species of the namibia wildlife safari.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Included Highlight: Brandberg White Lady Hike
Etosha National Park Safari
A second full day of etosha safari tour in Etosha deepens the wildlife experience. Waterholes draw zebras, rhinos, wildebeest, and predators throughout the day. No two drives are the same in a namibia lodge safari or camping format — every sighting is different, and the open salt pan landscape makes this one of the best settings for game viewing in southern Africa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Included Highlight: Safari in Etosha National Park
Etosha – Windhoek (End)
The final morning at camp closes this namibia safari tour before the drive to Windhoek. The cape town to windhoek tour ends in Namibia's capital, a city that blends African and European character. Guests have time to reflect on the route: the Cederberg, the Orange River, Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland, and two days in Etosha. The namibia camping safari and lodge safari versions both conclude here.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Verified Reviews
What participants say about Adventure-tours in South Africa
4.7
Jürgen R.
The organization and the course of the Namibia tour were clearly structured. The daily planning included informative briefings and well-coordinated trips to the...
Rainer F.
The tour through Namibia, starting in Cape Town, requires precise technical preparation, especially when traversing the Sossusvlei dunes in the Namib-Naukluft N...
PRICE
from
$ 2,109
/ person
Price Options
Camping safari per person (with double occupancy)
$ 2,109
Additional Options
Lodge (with double occupancy)
/ Person
$ 797
Single room
$ 1,117
single tent
$ 79
Small group trip (with double occupancy)
/ Person
$ 1,367
Small group trip (single room)
$ 1,664
Trip includes
- Meals as described in the itinerary (prepared & served on the Overland truck)
- Accommodation in permanent structures/lodges/rigid tents
- Qualified, English-speaking tour guide (unless otherwise noted)
- Entry fees for the national parks
- Transport in a 4x4 Overland truck
- Information for trip preparation & tour folder
- Included highlights according to the trip description
FAQS
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No, these are not possible for logistical reasons.
OVERCROSS note on itinerary
The above travel description is a non-binding online proposal and does not represent a binding travel itinerary. We expressly reserve the right to make changes to the route, schedule, and accommodations (§ 651d BGB in conjunction with Art. 250 EGBGB). The terms and conditions of OVERCROSS apply.Terms and Conditions of OVERCROSS
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