Erlebnis-Reisen Sudafrika, Kalahari-Wüste, Namibia

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South Africa Namibia Camping Safari

South Africa Namibia camping safari takes you on a 7-day overland journey from Cape Town to Swakopmund in a 4x4 overland truck. The route crosses the Cederberg region, the Orange River, and the Namibian desert, passing through Namib-Naukluft National Park.


How long? 7 Days
Price $ 1,331 / Person

The Journey

7-Day Namibia Camping Safari Adventure

This namibia camping safari runs from Cape Town to Swakopmund over seven days in a 4x4 overland truck. The route heads north through the Cederberg region, visiting a working Rooibos tea farm, then reaches the Orange River. The group crosses into Namibia to walk the rim of the fish river canyon namibia before continuing through the Namib-Naukluft National Park. A full day at Sossusvlei includes climbing Dune 45 and a 4x4 transfer to Deadvlei. This south africa namibia tour ends in Swakopmund, with a flamingo stop at Walvis Bay Lagoon and optional activities in the coastal town.
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Key Highlights of the Trip

Key Highlights of the Trip

01 Cape Town Departure
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Cape Town Departure
Begin this south africa namibia tour in Cape Town with views of Table Mountain across Table Bay before heading north through the Cederberg region on the first day of the overland route.
02 Namaqualand Desert Views
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Namaqualand Desert Views
Travel through Namaqualand on this namibia overland tour, stopping at Springbok before reaching the Orange River camp. Spring travelers (July to September) may witness the region's famous wildflower bloom.
03 Fish River Canyon Walk
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Fish River Canyon Walk
Walk the rim of Fish River Canyon on this fish river canyon tour — the second largest canyon on earth. An optional half-day canoe trip on the Orange River adds a water-level perspective to the canyon landscape.
04 Quiver Tree Forest Visit
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Quiver Tree Forest Visit
Visit the quiver tree forest namibia near Keetmanshoop, plus the Giants Playground rock formations. The morning starts with sunrise at Fish River Canyon before heading west to this unique desert landscape.
05 Sossusvlei Camping & Dunes
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Sossusvlei Camping & Dunes
Climb Dune 45 on this sossusvlei camping experience, then reach Deadvlei by 4x4 transfer deep into the dune fields of Namib-Naukluft National Park. Spend the night under the clear African sky at the desert camp.

South Africa

This south africa namibia camping safari begins in Cape Town and travels north through the Cederberg region and Namaqualand before crossing into Namibia.

Days 1–2
Kap Agulhas

Cape Town – Cederberg Mountains

This south africa namibia camping safari departs Cape Town in the morning with a brief stop for views of Table Mountain from across Table Bay. The group then heads into the Cederberg region, home to dramatic mountains, orange farms, and the native Rooibos bush. A visit to an operating Rooibos tea farm introduces travelers to the plants in their natural environment. The first night is spent at a local accommodation, with dinner offering a first chance to meet fellow travelers.

Namaqualand – Orange River

Heading north on this namibia safari tour, the landscape shifts toward desert as the truck passes through Namaqualand. A brief stop in Springbok for supplies precedes arrival at the camp on the banks of the Orange River. Travelers in the spring months (July to September) may encounter the famous wildflower bloom that turns this arid region vivid with color. The desert views along the way offer an early preview of what lies ahead in Namibia.

Namibia

The Namibia leg of this namibia camping safari crosses the Fish River Canyon, the Namib-Naukluft National Park, and the Sossusvlei dune fields before ending in Swakopmund on the Atlantic coast.

Days 3–7
Fish River Canyon

Fish River Canyon – Orange River Crossing

An optional morning canoe trip on the Orange River is available before the group crosses the border into Namibia. The route leads to the fish river canyon namibia — the second largest canyon in the world. An afternoon walk along the canyon rim delivers wide views into the gorge below. The day ends at sunset on the canyon edge, marking the first full evening in Namibia on this fish river canyon tour.

Quiver Tree Forest – Giants Playground

The group rises early for a final look at Fish River Canyon in the morning light before driving west toward Keetmanshoop. The afternoon includes a visit to the quiver tree forest namibia, where ancient aloe trees stand against a rocky desert backdrop, followed by the Giants Playground — a field of massive, uniquely shaped dolomite rock formations. This stretch of the namibia overland safari covers classic southern Namibian desert scenery.

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Namib-Naukluft National Park – Free Day

Today is a rest and exploration day inside Namib-Naukluft National Park, one of the largest conservation areas in Africa. Travelers on this namib naukluft camping stay have the option to take a self-guided desert walk from camp into the surrounding landscape. The open schedule allows time to absorb the silence and scale of the Namib, and to prepare for the early start required the following morning for the dunes.

Sossusvlei Dunes – Deadvlei

An early start leads to the climb of Dune 45, the highest dune in Namibia, on this sossusvlei camping day. After a hearty breakfast, the group transfers deeper into the dune fields by 4x4 to reach Sossusvlei and the iconic clay pan of Deadvlei. This sossusvlei dunes tour gives ample time to explore both locations before returning to camp for a final night sleeping under the Namibian sky.

Swakopmund – Atlantic Coast Arrival

The final day of this cape town to swakopmund route heads west across the Tropic of Capricorn toward the Atlantic coast. A guided desert walk with a local guide is followed by a stop at Walvis Bay Lagoon, where flamingos feed in the shallow waters. Upon reaching the coastal city of Swakopmund, travelers can book optional activities before the namibia camping tour concludes. This end point completes the full overland arc of the south africa namibia camping safari.

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Jürgen S.

The camping safari in South Africa and Namibia offers a demanding level of difficulty that is clearly felt on the road. The passage through the Cederberg Mounta...

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Frank K.

The camping safari in South Africa and Namibia offered clear technical preparation through daily structured briefings and precise GPS-guided routes. What stood...

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Oliver W.

The camping safari through South Africa and Namibia in a 4x4 Overland truck offers a well-structured route that starts in Cape Town and leads through the Cederb...

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$ 1,331 / person

Price Options

Camping safari per person $ 1,331
Lodge safari per person $ 1,951

Additional Options

Surcharge for single room / Person $ 79

Trip includes

  • Meals (6x breakfast, 4x lunch, 6x dinner)
  • Overnight stay in fixed tents
  • Trained, Multilingual tour guide (unless otherwise noted)
  • Transport in a 4x4 overland truck
  • Information for trip preparation & tour folder
  • National park entrance fees
  • No, the meals are prepared in the truck and served there, unless stated otherwise in the itinerary.
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