Cape & Dunes Southbound: Desert Camping & Safari Drives
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Cape & Dunes Southbound: Desert Camping & Safari Drives
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14 days
Small Group
Basic
Average
English
Experience Overview
Now's the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers.
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop, Windhoek Your G for Good Moment: !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre, Yzerfontein Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
- Waterberg Plateau visit
- Etosha National Park entrance with wildlife safari drives
- Entrance to Sossusvlei Dunes, Fish River Canyon, and Spitzkoppe
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Participation camping (8 nts), permanent tented camp (1 nt), backpacker guesthouse (2 nts, multi-share with up to 10 people), bush camping (1 nt), hostel (1 nt multi-share up to 4 people).
- 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 9 dinners
Transport
- Lando (Overland Adventure Vehicle), walking.
Group Leader
- 2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, local guides.
Highlights
- Search for the Big Five in Etosha National Park
- Get the adrenaline pumping with adventure activities in Swakopmund
- Tackle the world's largest sand dunes
- Appreciate beauty in the Fish River Canyon
- Get cultured in Cape Town
Trip Details
14 days
Lando (Overland Adventure Vehicle), walking.
English
Windhoek, Namibia
Cape Town, South Africa
Basic
18 - 39 Year Olds Only, Budget
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Windhoek
Tonight, get to know your group on a night out together in Windhoek. Choose to venture to your CEO's favourite local spot, enjoy dinner with everyone, and experience the unique atmosphere and community vibe of Windhoek. As you sip on a cold drink you'll meet strangers who share your love of stories, exploration, and living life to the fullest as you prepare for your greatest adventure yet!
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Activity - Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.Accommodation - Urban Camp
Day 2: Windhoek/Waterberg Plateau
You'll be itching to stretch those legs so hit the trails in this gorgeous national park searching for secret plunge pools and wildlife such as buffalo, and giraffe along the way. Or if you are looking to relax chill out by the pool of the group campsite.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Penduka works with women from the Katutura township, and surrounding rural communities, by helping them develop livelihoods through working in their handicraft workshops and cafe. Penduka trains and employs women disadvantaged through poverty, disability, ill-health, or lack of education, empowering them to develop skills in textiles, beading and pottery. Pick up a fresh-packed lunch at the cafe to help support the centre before touring the facilities and purchasing some of these crafts.Free_time - Free time to relax, take a hike, or opt for a wildlife safari drive.Accommodation - Waterberg Campsite
Day 3: Waterberg Plateau/Etosha National Park
Tonight, rest up for the day ahead, explore the campgrounds, write in your travel journal, or take a dip in the pool.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Set off into the wilds of Etosha National Park in search of a wide variety of wildlife. More than 100 species of mammals call Etosha home, including lions, rhinos, elephants, giraffes, blue wildebeest, springbok, zebra, and hyenas. As for birds, the salt pan attracts pelicans, flamingos, and many other winged wonders. Bring your camera and go wild!Accommodation - Okaukeujo Restcamp
Day 4: Etosha National Park
Today, your group will embark on a full-day wildlife safari drive in Etosha NP. It's crazy the amount of animal species that occupy this smaller protected area (more than 100 different mammals call Etosha home). Try not to let your attention wander as you move further and further into the wild lands of Etosha. Play some eye-spy with your travel buddies and go crazy with those cameras because we can't wait to see what you experience!
The coolest thing about this national park is that because of its size and the large amount of animals within it's almost as if the wildlife comes directly to you; especially during the dry season (May through October) when the animals all gather around the waterholes creating some of the densest wildlife viewing opportunities in the world.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - Set off into the wilds of Etosha National Park in search of a wide variety of wildlife. More than 100 species of mammals call Etosha home, including lions, rhinos, elephants, giraffes, blue wildebeest, springbok, zebra, and hyenas. As for birds, the salt pan attracts pelicans, flamingos, and many other winged wonders. Bring your camera and go wild!Accommodation - Okaukeujo Restcamp
Day 5: Etosha National Park/Spitzkoppe
What is Spitzkoppe you ask? Great question! It's been dubbed the “Matterhorn” of Namibia, but basically if you are the type of person who loves epic climbing, hiking, camping, stargazing, sunrises, and sunsets then Spitzkoppe will have a very special place in your heart.
Once the Lando comes to a stop the day is yours to explore as you will. This mountaineering paradise will have you breaking out of your comfort zones in no time. Scramble up rock faces to get that perfect view, take selfies under the natural rock arch, get some artsy photos as the sun sets, and after cooking up some grub around the campfire get ready to see the milky way light up the night sky.
Explore on your own by foot, and be sure to check out the night sky—it's great for star-gazing!
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Spitzkoppe Community Restcamp
Day 6: Spitzkoppe/Swakopmund
Sandwiched between the Atlantic Ocean and the mighty Namib desert this coastal city has strong German heritage which is reflected in the architecture around town. The group will spend two nights in Swakopmund so fear not you have time for all of the things you may want to try.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Amanpuri Backpackers
Day 7: Swakopmund
You can pre-book your sky dive on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy a free day in Namibia's adventure capital.Accommodation - Amanpuri Backpackers
Day 8: Swakopmund/Namib Desert
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Bushman's Desert Camp Sossus on foot Desert Walk
Day 9: Namib Desert
After this taste of exploration you will probably want to continue so choose to embark on the Sossuvlei Desert Walk to visit a clay pan enclosed by the world's largest sand dunes and conquer climbing up the breathtaking (literally) Dune 45.
Return to your campsite and gather round for some dinner on the braai before falling asleep with the shadow of the mountains as your view in the distance.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Distance excludes drive to Sossuvlei.Activity - Enjoy a short stop at Sesriem Canyon, a small canyon typical of the area. The Tsauchab River flows through the canyon every five to ten years, and this creates the nearby salt and clay pan of Sossusvlei.Activity - Set off for a climb of the mighty Dune 45. Look out and view the surrounding desert displaying its amazing orange and yellow hues. Magic!Accommodation - Sossus Oasis Camp Site
Day 10: Namib Desert/Fish River Canyon
The next stop is Fish River Canyon, the largest canyon in Africa, and arguably the second largest in the world. Hop off the Lando, do some stretches, take in the majestic beauty of the canyon, and together watch as the vibrant sunset slips over the canyon's rim. Then it's on to camp to enjoy each other's company on a night around the fire.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Duration includes canyon visit, excludes dune 45 sunrise. Activity - Visit Fish River Canyon, the largest canyon in Africa and, arguably, the second largest in the world. Watch as a stunning sunset slips over the canyon's rim in the early evening. We will only have access to the rim, but the views are spectacular.Accommodation - Hobas Lodge Campsite
Day 11: Fish River Canyon/Orange River
If you are still in need of some activity choose to book a canoe excursion on the river. Other than that your job today is to enjoy yourself and have a relaxing time.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Bushwhacked - Fiddlers Creek Camping
Day 12: Orange River/Cederberg
You'll be stopping for the night amidst the Cederberg mountains, where you can enjoy wine tasting, relaxing by the pool, and a camp fire.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Accommodation - Highlanders Campsite and Lodge
Day 13: Cederberg/Cape Town
Then enjoy the beautiful views of Table Mountain as you arrive into vibrant Cape Town. And hey a little party never hurt anyone so why not choose to head out for a final night of good times with your G travel family?
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!Activity - The San people of Southern Africa have historically faced centuries of political and cultural oppression. The !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre provides tailor-made training for young San women and men of Southern Africa. Travellers learn about San culture and history at the interpretive museum. Visits help trainees gain experience with international clients while garnering support for the centre's efforts to preserve San culture and history.Accommodation - Hotel Sky Cape Town - Dorm Room
Day 14: Cape Town
But why would you want to right? If you aren't ready to go home just yet that's totally fine, simply talk with your CEO about extending your adventure and get to know more of South Africa or beyond!
We highly recommend booking an extra night in Cape Town to explore all that this area has to offer.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
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From
AUD $3199
Duration: 14 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Now's the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 04 Jul 2026
Customer Reviews
05/28/2024
I would say the trip was throughly enjoyable and showcased Namibia in a brilliant light. It was full of wildlife which I enjoyed and our CEO’s JP and KB really added to the tour and made it even more enjoyable.
05/27/2024
It was an amazing tour with the best crew.
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
05/28/2024
I would say the trip was throughly enjoyable and showcased Namibia in a brilliant light. It was full of wildlife which I enjoyed and our CEO’s JP and KB really added to the tour and made it even more enjoyable.
05/27/2024
It was an amazing tour with the best crew.
05/06/2024
Big adventure, especially the camping experience, sometimes hard but always worth it
05/04/2024
I really enjoyed my trip. I saw beautiful wildlife, landscapes and people. I experienced the tour with people all over the world and made great connections. I thought both CEOs were really good and added to my experience on the trip.
04/17/2024
Amazing trip led by two fantastic CEOs. I couldn’t imagine a better way to experience Namibia for the first time.
04/01/2024
Unbelievable, the landscapes are breathtaking and so much fun
03/26/2024
The CEO and driver did a fantastic Job. I loved the time with them and the group. But next time a wish for a working Lando
07/08/2024
Amazing!
06/23/2023
One of the best experience of all my life, Angelica and Farai was simply exceptional, The Lando was SUPER! Unfortunately you can't choose your travel group but was anyway good! Hope to travel with G adventures again in the future!
06/12/2024
Amazing. Will do it again any time :)
06/10/2024
Great itinerary, great people and overall an unforgettable trip!
06/10/2024
I had an amazing time with great people in some of the most beautiful places in the world. A trip ill never forget
06/09/2024
amazing experience, nice people good food and lots of adventure!
06/08/2024
What an amazing trip. My CEO angelica and fairi did such a great job. They made my trip soo enjoyable. These memories i will cherish forever, cannot wait to come back.
06/08/2024
Fantastic experience, but above all dynamic. Relaxation is not part of this holiday. Suitable for young people who want to travel and explore new places. Absolutely recommended to do at least once in a lifetime.
06/05/2024
I had an amazing time on the Namibia - South Africa trip. The guides were very knowledgeable and fun to be around and made the whole trip a great experience. The Lando was very well equipped and it was a comfortable way to get around.
05/28/2024
I would say the trip was throughly enjoyable and showcased Namibia in a brilliant light. It was full of wildlife which I enjoyed and our CEO’s JP and KB really added to the tour and made it even more enjoyable.
05/27/2024
It was an amazing tour with the best crew.
05/06/2024
Big adventure, especially the camping experience, sometimes hard but always worth it
05/04/2024
I really enjoyed my trip. I saw beautiful wildlife, landscapes and people. I experienced the tour with people all over the world and made great connections. I thought both CEOs were really good and added to my experience on the trip.
04/17/2024
Amazing trip led by two fantastic CEOs. I couldn’t imagine a better way to experience Namibia for the first time.
06/05/2024
I had an amazing time on the Namibia - South Africa trip. The guides were very knowledgeable and fun to be around and made the whole trip a great experience. The Lando was very well equipped and it was a comfortable way to get around.
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