Wagon Trails | 14 Day Cape to Windhoek

14 Day Cape to Windhoek

Highlights:Canoe along the picturesque Orange River, Experience eerie silence in the Sossusvlei lake bed, Marvel at the Namib Desert's giant dunes and moonscapes, Venture into the rugged Kaokoland, See ancient rock paintings at Spitzkoppe, Watch seals frolic at Cape Cross

One of the most sparsely populated countries on earth, Namibia is still very much a magical place untouched by man. From its treacherously beautiful coastline to its coppery, soaring sand dunes, incredible moonscapes and savannah grasslands teeming with life, this country of contrasts is a wilderness paradise. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure and join us on a journey across this enchanting land.The imposing sandstone top of Table Mountain is Cape Town's crowning glory.

Day 1 Cape Town

The imposing sandstone top of Table Mountain is Cape Town's crowning glory.

Days 2-3 Cedarberg/ Orange River

Responsible for South Africa's famous diamond deposits, this peaceful river also forms the border with Namibia. Glide across the placid waters in a canoe and watch a sunset over the ancient Richtersveld Mountains.
Day 4 Fish River Canyon

Travel past forests of quiver trees, lofty succulents that live up to 300 years.

Day 5 Sossusvlei

Look for animals and birds including oryx and ostriches on the way to the Namib Desert. Spend a day climbing the world's highest dunes and exploring the parched landscape of the Sossusvlei.

Days 6-7 Swakopmund

Thrill to the immense silence of the desert while travelling across the moonscapes of Namib-Naukluft National Park. Enjoy Swakopmund's sandy beaches and scores of good restaurants.
Day 8 Spitzkoppe

Sleep beneath the shadow of Namibia's most striking mountain, the Spitzkoppe. Admire age-old cave paintings and catch a golden sunset.

Days 9-10 Damaraland

Be charmed by the Cape Cross seal colony then discover the breathtaking desert wilderness, volcanic mounds and tree-studded rivers that characterise Damaraland.

Days 11-12 Etosha National Park

With the largest population of black rhinos on earth, plus springboks, zebras, giraffes and more, the salt pan of Etosha is unmissable.

Day 13 Waterberg Plateau Park

Take an optional game drive across the plateau to try and spot rare Cape vultures.

Day 14 Windhoek

The journey ends in Namibia's colonial-style capital.