Namibia Discovery

Explore the coastlines, sand dunes and wildlife-filled savannas of Namibia

Take a wildlife-fueled adventure through Namibia – one of the most sparsely populated countries on earth! Crossing the border from South Africa, you’ll travel along Namibia's beautiful coastline, to sand dunes, moonscapes and savanna grasslands teeming with wildlife. This is a country of contrasts and a paradise for nature lovers! Walk through the desert, savour local dishes and relax on seldom-visited beaches. Soak up African sunsets, birdwatch and go on game drives through Etosha National Park – all with a local leader who’s armed with fascinating insights.

Trip code: UBKN

Start: Cape Town, South Africa

End: Windhoek, Namibia


Duration
14 days
Group size
1 to 13
Minimum age
15 years old
Style

Basix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time

Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time

Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities

Premium: Our best accommodation, exclusive inclusions and our most experienced leaders

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AUD $6,485

Why you'll love this trip

  • Set off on a full day of game drives through Etosha National Park – one of the best places in Africa for wildlife spotting.
  • Go birdwatching in Fish River Canyon and see the African sunset that makes this place so much more than just one of the world's largest gorges.
  • Enjoy plenty of free time in Swakopmund, amid the dramatic breakers of the Atlantic Ocean. Maybe visit the local markets or relax on the beach in your free time.
  • Take in the panoramic views over Cape Town and the surrounding ocean at sunset hike to Signal Hill in Table Mountain National Park.
  • Dine in Lambert's Bay in the open-air restaurant, Muisbosskerm. National Geographic rated this spot as having one of the top ten sea views!
This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2026 to 31 December 2026.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025

Itinerary

Map of Namibia Discovery including Namibia and South Africa

Inclusions and activities

Destinations
South Africa, Namibia
Meals

13 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 9 dinners

Transport

Overland Vehicle, 4WD Safari Vehicle

Accommodation

Lodge (7 nights), Hotel (4 nights), Desert Camp (2 nights)

Included activities
  • Complimentary Arrival Transfer
  • Cape Town - Signal Hill Sunset Hike (weather dependent)
  • Fish River Canyon - Canyon entrance
  • Sesriem - Sesriem Canyon Visit
  • Sossusvlei - Dune 45
  • Damaraland - Petrified Forest
  • Damaraland - Twyfelfontein Bushman Paintings
  • Damaraland - Burnt Mountain
  • Damaraland - Living Museum
  • Etosha National Park - Overland Vehicle Game drives
  • Etosha National Park - 4x4 Vehicle Game Drive

Optional activities
  • Cape Town - Cape Peninsula and SUP Tour - Full Day - ZAR2100
  • Cape Town - Robben Island Ferry & Table Mountain Tour - Full Day - ZAR1800
  • Cape Town - Best of the Cape Combo Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000
  • Cape Town - Cape Peninsula & Kirstenbosch Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000
  • Cape Town - District Six & Bo-Kapp Cultural Tour - Half Day - ZAR965
  • Cape Town - Winelands Tour - Full Day - ZAR1800
  • Cape Town - Township Experience - Half Day - ZAR965
  • Cape Town - City and Waterfront Tour - Half Day - ZAR1100
  • Cape Town - Cape Malay Cooking Tour - Half Day - ZAR1200
  • Cape Town - Winelands Tour - Half Day - ZAR1350
  • Cape Town - Harbour cruise - ZAR200
  • Cape Town - Table Mountain Aerial Cable - ZAR380
  • Cape Town - Table Mountain Hike - ZAR1600
  • Cape Town - Robben Island tour - ZAR550
  • Orange River - Canoe trip - NAD550
  • Swakopmund - Swakopmund Museum - USD2

This trip generates 24 kg of CO2-e per person per day

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Important notes

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

2. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.

3. This trip finishes on arrival in Windhoek on Day 14. Please do not book any flights out this evening. The Airport is located 1hr drive out of Windhoek, and although we generally make it back to the hotel in Windhoek by 5:00pm, it can be difficult to get to the airport in time for flights.

4. The weight of baggage that can be brought on this tour is limited by the packing space and weight restrictions of the truck. The weight limit for luggage on all of our trucks is a maximum of 15-20kgs per person, plus a maximum of 5kgs for your day pack. Backpacks shouldn’t have an external frame unless it can easily be removed and stored separately to avoid damaging other people’s luggage. We strongly advise passengers to travel with a backpack or a duffel bag, and it is essential that no hard suitcases be brought on tour. For valuables, like passports, we offer a safe on each vehicle that is shared by all passengers to keep their documentation safe during their journey.

5. The minimum age for this trip is 15 at the time of travel. Any travellers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian, or in lieu of a legal guardian, by an escort over the age of 18, appointed by their legal guardian. The legal guardian or their designee will be responsible for the traveller under the age of 18 day to day’s care. If a legal guardian elects to designate an escort in their lieu, they will be required to complete and sign a relevant document to delegate their authority.

6. Border crossing delays in the region are sporadic and difficult to predict. What takes an hour one day may take four hours the next. This may affect the order of activities in the itinerary. We understand this uncertainty can be frustrating, and we strongly recommend packing a bit of patience and flexibility.

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