9 Day Desert Explorer Student Tour

1 – 9 April 2012
R5,950 per person sharing + R560 Optional Activity Package

Day 1 South Africa – Cederberg Mountain Region

Leaving Cape Town we make our first stop at Table View and take photos of Table Mountain from across Table Bay. On the way to the Cederberg we visit !Kwa ttu where we enjoy a San guided tour & museum visit. After the tour, we continue to our campsite in the Cederberg region.

Day 2 Namaqualand – Gariep (Orange) River

An early start, we head north via the distant town of Springbok, best known for its diamonds, copper and spring flowers.  Our camp is situated on the riverbank that forms the border between South Africa and Namibia.

Day 3 Namibia – Gariep (Orange) River – Fish River Canyon

This morning there’s the chance to see the beautiful river valley by canoe or just relax at camp. After lunch we cross the border and travel to the Fish River Canyon, and enjoy a scenic walk along the edge of the canyon. This is also a fantastic photo opportunity. Optional Activities: Half-Day Canoe Adventure.

Day 4 Namib-Naukluft National Park

We arrive at the Namib-Naukluft 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, only occasionally interrupted by the call of a Jackal or, a rather unique lizard, the barking gecko!

Day 5 Sossusvlei Dunes – Namib-Naukluft National Park

This is our earliest morning as we prepare for our hike up Dune 45 to marvel at the sunrise. After our hike, we will have the chance to visit Sossusvlei.  Later, we join a local expert on a guided hike and learn more about the unique desert ecosystem and how the Bushmen survived in the harsh desert conditions.

Day 6/7 Swakopmund

After a brief photo stop while crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, we travel onto Namibia’s Atlantic coast and the adventure capital, Swakopmund.  You will be briefed on the many optional activities available here and then there is time to explore the town before dinner out at one of the local restaurants. Optional Activities: Dinner out

Day 8 Namaqualand – Gariep (Orange) River

Today is an early start for an all day drive to the Orange River.

Day 9 Cape Town

Our final day on tour, we head to the Mother City, Cape Town.  Travelling along the coast road, we stop at Table View for a magnificent view of Table Mountain, from the other side of the bay.

Activity Package
This is an optional payment that covers what we consider to be ‘essential activities’ on our tours.  Ideally we would include all of these, but not everyone can afford this.  This payment is 100% transparent and is listed below. The Activity Package can be pre-purchased prior to your arrival or through your guide on day 1 of your tour.  This itinerary has been written with the inclusion of the Activity Package items.

Activity                                   Price
Kwa Ttu San Experience         R260.00
Guided Desert Walk               R300.00