14-day Cape to Windhoek Desert Tour: group camping safari
€2.530,00
This is a starting price
- overnight stays as described in the itinerary
- use of camping equipment (excluding sleeping bag and pillow)
- Entrance fees for the aforementioned National Parks and excursions
- transport during the trip in a safari minibus or safari overland truck
- meals as described
- Guidance from a professional English-speaking guide
- Digital information booklet
Travel code AOL 404
Description
In short
A magical and adventurous journey door South Africa Okay Namibia visits to Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope, the penguin colony at Boulders Beach.
hike in the Cedarbergen in search of San rock paintings, the Fish River Canyon, the red dunes of Sossusvlei, German Namib Desert, a visit to Swakopmund where you can go quad biking and surfing on the dunes.
Damaraland and the desert elephant and of course Driving game in the famous Etosha National Park Looking for the BIG FIVE!
Guaranteed departure from 4 people
Programme
Dag 1: Cape Town
Depart from Cape Town at approx. 08:00 for a day trip to the Cape Peninsula, including a visit to the village of Hout Bay, a working fishing harbour with a lovely beach.
Then drive via a beautiful coastal route to the Cape Point National Park.
After visiting the national park on the east side of the Cape Peninsula, drive to the village of Simon's Town and Boulders Beach, where a visit will be paid to the African penguin colony there.
In the evening, dine at one of the many restaurants in the V&A Waterfront (at your own expense).
Overnight stay at Citi Lodge V&A Waterfront in a twin room.
- Including: Boulders Beach penguin colony entrance fee and Cape Point National Park entrance fee
- Overnight Stay: Citi Lodge V&A Waterfront, double room with ensuite bathroom.
- Meals included: none
- Distance Full-day Cape Peninsula
- For more information, see: www.clhg.com/hotels/180/City-Lodge-Hotel-Victoria-&-Alfred-Waterfront
Day 2: Cape Town - Cederberg Mountains
Depart from Cape Town and drive north towards the Cederberg Mountains and after setting up camp, take a hike in the area in search of rock engravings from the San people who once lived here.
Overnight stay at the Highlanders Lodge campsite. (camping) (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Includes: entrance fee and hike in the Cedar Mountains
- Overnight stay: campsite, double tent with good shared shower/toilet facilities
- Distance: approx. 300 km, approx. 4 ½ hours driving excluding stops for sightseeing
- For more information, see: www.highlanderssa.co.za
Day 3: Cedarberg Mountains – Gariep River
Depart from the Cedarberg Mountains and drive north towards Namibia and the campsite on the Gariep River. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure in and around the camp.
Time to relax, swim in the river or hire a canoe for a paddle.
Overnight stay at the campsite on the Gariep River (campsite)
- Optional activities: half-day canoe trip on the Gariep River
- Overnight stay: campsite, double tent with good shared shower/toilet facilities, bar, restaurant
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Distance: 480 km, approx. 6 hours' driving excluding sightseeing and a stop for lunch en route
- For more information, see: www.felixunite.com
Day 4: Gariep River – Fish River Canyon
Depart after breakfast and drive to the famous Fish River Canyon, the second-largest canyon in the world after the Grand Canyon.
Time for a walk and, with a bit of luck, a superb sunset over the edge of the Canyon in the afternoon.
Overnight stay at the campsite near the Fish River Canyon. (campsite)
- Including: Fish River Canyon entrance fee and visit to Hobas viewpoint
- Overnight stay: campsite, twin room with good shared shower/toilet facilities, swimming pool and shop
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Distance: 200 km, approx. 2 ½ hours' drive, excluding time for sightseeing and lunch stops en route
Day 5: Fish River Canyon – Namib Desert
Depart from the Fish River Canyon and drive northwards to Sossusvlei, famous for its stunning red dunes. Sossusvlei forms the gateway to the Namib Desert.
In Sossusvlei, a walk is taken to the dunes, the Sesriem Canyon is visited and a hot air balloon ride can be taken over the dunes at sunset/sunrise (not included and therefore extra).
Overnight stay at the campsite in the Namib Desert.
- Overnight stay: campsite, double tent with good communal shower/toilet facilities and shop
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Distance: 570 km, approx. 7½ hours' drive, excluding sightseeing and lunch stops.
Day 6: Namib Desert
Day at leisure for walks and excursions.
Overnight stay at the campsite in the Namib Desert.
- Activities include: entrance fee Sesriem Canyon and Naukluft National Park, guided hike to Sossusvlei (approx. 3.5 km)
- Optional activities: for those who do not wish to or are unable to complete the 3.5 km walk, transport in a 4WD vehicle can be booked for N$ 85 per person (one-way).
- Overnight stay: campsite, double tent with good communal shower/toilet facilities and shop
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Distance: excursion to Sossusvlei
Day 7: Namib Desert - Swakopmund
Depart from Sesriem and drive via the Namib Desert to the coastal town of Swakopmund.
Rest of the afternoon free to explore the town. Swakopmund has nice shops, pavement cafes and good restaurants.
There are also many activities to do such as canoeing with seals, dune boarding, skydiving, quad biking, and much more.
Overnight stay at the Dunedin Star guesthouse in Swakopmund.
- Accommodation: Dunedin. Guest house, twin chalets with en-suite bathroom and restaurant.
- Meals included: breakfast and lunch
- Distance: 350 km, approx. 5½ hours driving, excluding sightseeing and stops for lunch en route
- Optional excursions: sandboarding, skydiving, sea kayaking, and much more
- For more information, see: www.dunedinstar.com
Day 8: Swakopmund
Day at leisure to explore Swakopmund, try sandboarding or take a quad bike tour over the dunes (not included and therefore extra).
Overnight stay in a guesthouse in Swakopmund. (guesthouse)
- Accommodation: Dunedin. Guest house, twin chalets with en-suite bathroom and restaurant.
- Meals included: breakfast
- Optional excursions: sandboarding, skydiving, sea kayaking, and much more
Day 9: Swakopmund - Spitzkoppe
Depart from Swakopmund and drive north to Cape Cross where a visit will be made to the large seal colony.
After visiting Cape Cross, we head back inland and drive to the desert area of Spitzkoppe where the camp will be set up.
In the afternoon, there's time for walks through this beautiful nature reserve.
Overnight stay at a campsite near Spitzkoppe. (campsite)
- Admission to Cape Cross Seal Colony included
- Overnight stay: campsite, two-person tent with basic communal shower/toilet facilities
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Distance: 300 km, approx. 4½ hours' drive, excluding sightseeing
Day 10: Spitzkoppe - Ugab Wilderness
After breakfast, depart from Spitzkoppe and drive towards Brandberg, where the camp will be set up on the banks of the dry Ugab River.
With a bit of luck, the Damara desert elephants which are found in this environment can be spotted here.
There are also magnificent rock drawings to be seen in the area, made by San people who lived here in the past.
A walk will be taken with a local guide in the area in search of rock carvings and local animals.
Overnight stay at The Brandberg White Lady Lodge campsite on the Ugab River. (campsite)
- Including: entrance fee San Rock Art and a guided walk with a local guide
- Overnight stay: campsite, two-person tent with good communal shower/toilet facilities and swimming pool
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Distance: 170 km, approx. 2½ hours' drive excluding sightseeing
- For more information, see: www.brandbergwllodge.com
Day 11: Ugab Wilderness – Etosha National Park
Depart from Damaraland and drive to the famous Etosha National Park.
On the way to the campsite, a game drive through the National Park to look for the animals that are found here, such as gemsbok, elephant, lion, zebra, giraffe, leopard, and many antelope and bird species.
Overnight stay at the campsite of one of the three rest camps in Etosha National Park. (campsite)
- Including: entrance fee for Etosha National Park and an afternoon game drive
- Overnight stay: campsite, two-person tent with shared shower/toilet facilities, swimming pool, restaurant, bar and shop
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Distance: 410 km, approx. 6½ hours driving excluding sightseeing and stopping for lunch en route
- Optional excursions: night game drive in Etosha National Park in NWR parksboard 4x4 vehicles
Day 12: Etosha National Park
Full day in Etosha National Park.
Game drives are conducted in search of the animals found here and you can relax at the camp.
Elsewhere, there's always something to see at the waterhole throughout the day.
Overnight stay at one of the campsites in Etosha National Park. (campsite)
- Including: entrance fee for Etosha National Park and a morning and afternoon game drive, both of approximately 3 hours
- Overnight stay: campsite, two-person tent with shared shower/toilet facilities, swimming pool, restaurant, bar and shop
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Optional excursions: night game drive in Etosha National Park in NWR parksboard 4x4 vehicles
Day 13: Etosha National Park - Windhoek
Depart from Etosha National Park and drive to Windhoek.
Arrival late in the afternoon.
Overnight stay at the Capbon guesthouse in Windhoek. (guesthouse)
- Overnight stay: Capbon guesthouse, double room with en-suite bathroom
- Optional activity: dinner with the group in Windhoek
- Meals included: breakfast and lunch
- Distance: 440 km, approx. 6 hours' drive excluding stops for sightseeing and lunch
- For more information: www.capbonguesthouse.com.na
Day 14: Windhoek
The safari ends after breakfast. If the flight departs in the evening, there is still time to visit the city of Windhoek at your own leisure.
End of arrangement.
- Meals included: breakfast
Reisom
REISSOM 14 DAAGSE CAPE TO NAMIBIA “DESERT TOUR” CAMPING GROUP SAFARI
- €2,530 per person (valid from 01-01-2026 to 31-12-2026)
This price is based on two travellers. For solo travellers; Accommodation during the safari will be shared (at no extra cost) or there will be a supplement of €210 per person (2026) for a single tent/room during the trip.
Optional extras:
- Extra overnight stay at the City Lodge V&A Waterfront in Cape Town at the start of the trip: €82 per person per night in a double room based on two people per room, including breakfast.
- Single room supplement €49 (2026) per person per night, including breakfast.
- Additional night’s accommodation at the Capbon or Terra Afrika guesthouse in Windhoek at the end of the trip: €65 (2026) per person per night in a double room, based on two people per room, including breakfast.
- Single room supplement €29 (2026) per person per night incl. breakfast. Arrival and/or departure transfer optional to book for €30 per person
Prices for departures after 31-12-2026 are not yet available. If you are interested, please send us a message. Contact form.
Flight
The stated travel sum excludes international flights. However, we can offer you flights from all airlines connected to IATA BSP.
On request, we can provide you with a price quotation for various airlines. Flight price indication for this trip: KLM from EUR 850,- per person including airport tax for the route Amsterdam – Cape Town / Johannesburg – Amsterdam plus flight Windhoek – Johannesburg from EUR 165,- per person
Extension of the journey
If you prefer a longer or shorter stay in Africa, that is possible.
A tailor-made trip to suit your personal wishes is also possible, of course. If you let us know your requirements, we will be happy to create an exciting quote for you.
Hop on Hop off
This 14-day trip is part of the 21-day Cape to Victoria Falls camping group safari (the AOL 406).
Because not everyone has such a long holiday, the trip can be made in two stages, either a 14-day or a 21-day trip.
When choosing this shortened version, the trip ends after breakfast on Day 14 in Windhoek, and the rest of the group continues to Victoria Falls.
Good2Go The tour operator is committed to sustainable and responsible travel. This is reflected in their “low impact” style of travel where all that is taken is photographs and all that is left behind are footprints.
The travel company, 100%, is South African-owned and aims to make a real difference to the lives of the people in the countries it visits.
This trip supports the following causes: Felix Unite Provenance Camp 100%, an African-owned organisation with 46 Namibian and 1 South African staff member.
Meals are sourced locally, and the camp has set up a community vegetable garden and supports a local nursery. Brandberg White Lady Lodge is 100% Namibian-owned and all staff are from Namibia.
They generate 100% of their electricity from solar power and use groundwater to grow their own fruit and vegetables.
The lodge contributes to the introduction of wild animals into the area and assists with anti-poaching programmes.
Capbon guesthouse in Windhoek employs all its staff from the local community.
The guesthouse is minimising its carbon footprint by generating electricity from solar power, with any surplus being fed back into the Windhoek city electricity grid.
Departure dates 2026:
January: 08, 15*
February 12*, 26
March 19
April: 09, 16*, 23
Mei: 21*, 28
June 04, 11
July: 02, 09*, 16
Augustus 20, 27
September 03*, 24
October: 08, 22
November: 12, 26
December: 10
Vet Printed matterGuaranteed departure regardless of the number of participants, no minimum number of participants.
*On this date, the tour will be conducted with a German-speaking tour leader. As a matter of course, the vast majority of travellers will be German-speaking.
Incl./excl. with this trip
Travel information
Number of participants:
Our camping safaris are conducted in small groups to offer the best and most flexible programme possible.
Small groups mean more time for the traveller, shorter waiting times and a cosy, personal atmosphere during the trip.
The average age on this tour is 38-45, but ages range from 20 to 60+ years. The minimum age for children is 12 years when accompanied by at least one adult. There is no upper age limit, but travellers aged 65+ are required to provide a medical “fitness to travel” certificate, available from your GP.
Guaranteed departure from 4 people/maximum 12 participants.
Language
As the participants on the above trip come from different countries, English will be spoken by the guide during the trip (with the exception of departure dates marked with a *, during which German will be spoken primarily).
The journey is guided by 2 certified guides for optimal knowledge, information and individual attention.
Visa
If you are a Dutch national, you will need a visa for travel to Namibia from April 2025, plus a passport that is valid for at least 6 months after your return from the trip.
Only if you are entering Namibia via Windhoek Airport can you apply for a “visa on arrival” at a special counter there (please allow for longer waiting times), or apply for an e-visa up to 90 days before departure via the following link: https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/.
There must also be enough blank facing pages in the passport for the required stamps (at least 3). If you hold a nationality other than Dutch, please request information from the Namibian Consulate yourself. AfrikaOnline does not provide visas.
For information, you can visit the website of, for example, the visa service at www.visumdienst.nl. Should a person not be in possession of a valid visa, passport and/or travel documents during their trip, the consequences thereof will be for their own account.
If you are travelling with children under 18 years of age, you must be in possession of a copy of the International Birth Certificate.
If you are travelling as a single parent or alone with your minor child, you must also be in possession of a consent form from the other parent.
Please inquire with Afrika Online for comprehensive information on this matter. (subject to change)
Highlights of the trip:
Cape Town – visit to Cape Point Nature Reserve and the penguin colony at Boulder Beach, Fish River Canyon – walks, Namib Desert – walk through the Sossusvlei dunes,
Swakopmund – dune surfing and quad biking (not included), Cape Cross seal colony, Spitzkoppe rock paintings, Brandberg – rock paintings and hiking, Etosha National Park – game drives. Of course, we will attempt to visit villages and make contact with the local people during the trip.
Transport
Transport during the trip is by a special safari truck with 10–12 seats. On approximately 5% of the trips, transport is by a Mercedes Sprinter minibus.
Comfortable travel and excellent for game drives.
Large sliding windows to ensure everyone has a good view. Roof rack and trailer for luggage and camping equipment.
Travel – Cancellation Insurance
Taking out travel insurance is mandatory. It is recommended to take out cancellation insurance.
If the insurance policies are not taken out via AfrikaOnline, we kindly request you to provide the name of the insurer and the policy numbers for both insurances to AfrikaOnline by email as soon as possible and well before your departure.
Participation
From 12 years old, no maximum age. However, at least 1 adult must travel for every child under 18. During the trip, there will be walks that require a certain level of stamina.
The walks are graded as easy to moderate and are always optional. For all camping trips, participation is requested in setting up the camp, preparing meals, and of course, helping with the washing up.
Teamspirit is part of the fun of travelling in a group.
Overnight stays
Camping: 9 nights at campsites in National Parks or cities. The campsites are generally excellent with good facilities such as hot and cold showers, restaurants, washing machines, post office/telephone booths, and a souvenir shop.
Some campsites have a swimming pool. Sometimes a campsite can also be beautifully situated, but the disadvantage is that there are fewer facilities. The camping equipment;
Spacious and comfortable igloo tent measuring 2.2 x 2.2 x 1.5 metres, which is easy to set up and take down. The tents have “built-in” mosquito nets. Furthermore, there are mattresses approximately 5 cm thick and comfortable camping chairs with backrests.
Guesthouse
1 night's accommodation in one of the centrally located Citi Lodge V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. All rooms have twin or double beds and an en-suite bathroom.
2 nights at the centrally located Dunedin Star guesthouse (or equivalent) in Swakopmund.
All rooms are twin rooms with separate beds and an en-suite bathroom, usually with a shower and toilet.
1 overnight stay at the centrally located Capbon in Windhoek. All rooms have twin beds and a bathroom with a shower and toilet in most cases.
Meals:
During the trip, good and healthy meals are prepared using mostly local produce.
To give you an idea of what the meals will be like: breakfast will consist of cornflakes with milk, toast with jam, and a regular English breakfast with eggs and bacon, fruit juice, coffee, and tea.
Lunch will mostly consist of cheese, cold cuts, salads and bread (picnic style). Dinner will be the most elaborate with regular BBQs, stir-fries and the typically South African Potjiekos (an all-in-one pot dish, delicious!!!!) prepared over the campfire.
If there are special dietary requirements (due to vegetarian preference and/or allergies), please state them when booking the trip so that they can be taken into account in advance.
Coffee and tea will also be served during dinner. Other drinks are not included and must be purchased separately. During this trip, 13 breakfasts, 11 lunches, and 9 dinners are included in the tour price.
Most meals are prepared by the guides with the help of the travellers and are eaten around the campfire.
Three breakfasts are served at the guesthouse.
Medical conditions:
Anyone in good health can participate in this trip.
Luggage
Travel bag (due to limited space in the car, we recommend packing your luggage in a travel bag or backpack) with a maximum of 12 kg per person. In addition, a small separate rucksack or a handy bag for personal items.
Reservations
The agent reserves the right to amend a programme if the agent deems it necessary due to certain conditions, force majeure or unforeseen circumstances.
Should the vehicle break down, the agent will not be responsible for alternative accommodation other than camping, and there will be no compensation for flights or similar.
The agent requests a release form to be signed upon arrival and before departure. failure to sign this form may result in the passenger being denied travel.
AfrikaOnline – Tel: 070 401 4092
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