Begin your expedition in Cape Town with a spectacular view from Table Mountain. Visit Cape Town’s notable sights, then see the Cape of Good Hope to experience its natural beauty and rich history. Enjoy the Cape Winelands with tastings in some of the area’s many vineyards. Next stops are Knysna’s beautiful lagoon and Plettenberg Bay. Explore Tsitsikamma National Park featuring some of South Africa’s most spectacular coastal scenery. Fly to Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert where the Red Dunes rise 1,000 feet above the plains and are known for their changing hues. Continue on to Damaraland Camp. View a variety of wildlife on game drives and bushwalks. See petroglyphs and paintings carved in the sandstone 6,000 years ago at Twyfelfontein. Conclude your expedition in Etosha National Park, Namibia’s premier wildlife reserve.
Language
South Africa: Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English
Namibia: Afrikaans, German, English, Oshiwambo
Time Zone
GMT +2
Currency
South Africa: South African Rand (ZAR)
Namibia:
Namibian Dollar (NAD)
South African Rand (ZAR)
Average Temp
South Africa: 63° F
Namibia: 68° F
South Africa & Namibia Expedition
Stellenbosch to Sossusvlei
Inspire Your Expedition with Our Sample Itinerary
Day 1 – CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
Arrive in Cape Town
Private transfer to hotel
Afternoon private tour of Table Mountain
Accommodations: Vineyard Hotel
Day 2 – CAPE TOWN
Morning private tour:
- Houses of Parliament
- Castle of Good Hope
- District Six
- Greenmarket Square
Afternoon excursion – choice of:
- Robben Island OR
- Kirstenbosch Gardens
Accommodations: Vineyard Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 – CAPE PENINSULA
Full-day private Cape Point & Peninsula tour:
- Chapman’s Peak drive
- Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
- Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
- Seal Island cruise
Accommodations: Vineyard Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 – CAPE TOWN / WINELANDS
Full-day Winelands private tour:
- Franschhoek walking or bicycling tour with wine-tasting
- Stellenbosch walking tour with wine tasting
Accommodations: River Manor Boutique Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 – GARDEN ROUTE / KNYSNA & PLETTENBERG BAY
Private transfer to airport
Morning flight to George
Private transfer along the Garden Route
- Stroll around Knysna and visit the Heads
Transfer to Plettenberg Bay
Afternoon excursion – choice of:
- Dolphin & whale-watching cruise OR
- Robberg Nature & Marine Reserve hike
Accommodations: Hog Hollow Country Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 – GARDEN ROUTE – TENIKWA
Morning excursion – choice of:
- Monkeyland Sanctuary OR
- Scenic coastal or rainforest hike
Afternoon tour:
- Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness & Rehabilitation Center
Accommodations: Hog Hollow Country Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 – TSITSIKAMMA NATIONAL PARK
Morning & afternoon scenic hikes
Accommodations: Hog Hollow Country Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8 – GEORGE / JOHANNESBURG
Morning transfer to George
Fly to Johannesburg
Shuttle to hotel
Accommodations: Peermont D’Oreale
Meals: Breakfast
Days 9-10 – JOHANNESBURG / WINDHOEK, NAMBIA / SOSSUSVLEI
Transfer to airport for flight to Windhoek, Namibia
Short air transfer to Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert
- Game drives among sand dunes and canyons
- Optional hot-air ballooning (supplement applies)
Accommodations: Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 11-12 – DAMARALAND
Scenic flight to Swakopmund then along the Skeleton Coast and inland to Damaraland Camp
- Game drives among sand dunes and canyons
- Optional hot-air ballooning (supplement applies)
Accommodations: Damaraland Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 13-14 – ONGAVA RESERVE / ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Short flight to Ongava Reserve bordering Etosha National Park
- Game drives & rhino tracking
- Bird watching & nature walks
Accommodations: Ongava Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15 – ETOSHA / JOHANNESBURG / HOMEWARD BOUND
Fly to Johannesburg via Windhoek
Connect with flight home
Meals: Breakfast
Starting at $11,300.00 per person
(two travelers, double occupancy, international airfare not included)
Itineraries are customized to travelers’ interests and preferences.
Final prices will vary based on dates of travel and number of travelers.
Everything was perfect! I’ve traveled before with NEI and plan to again. We really appreciate the ability to customize our trips and the variety of soft adventures. Next to marrying my husband, traveling with NEI was the best thing I’ve ever done in my life!
Linda M.
Los Angeles , CA
When to go:
Year-round (May through December is best for wildlife viewing)
What to eat:
South Africa: Biltong (dried, cured meat), Cape Malay Curry (sweet & savory meats & vegetables), Malva Pudding (sweet, spongy pudding with apricot jam) Namibia: Wild game (kudu, oryx, ostrich, etc.), Potjiekos (meat & vegetable stew), Pap (porridge made from ground maize)
What to pack:
Neutral colored clothing: long-sleeved shirts & t-shirts, jeans, safari trousers & shorts, jackets & sweaters; swimwear; comfortable walking shoes; sunscreen, sunglasses, hat; insect repellent; camera equipment & binoculars; universal adapter
