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The Most Picturesque Landscapes of Southern Africa

PRIVATE TOUR - 12 DAY SAMPLE ITINERARY

FROM £$ 9474

Private Tour Highlights

  • Combine Namibia’s most scenic attractions with Cape Town
  • Take excursions in the most interesting landscapes of the region
  • Visit Africa’s premier wildlife viewing destinations
  • Relax and taste some of Cape Town’s delicious wine
  • See some of the most picturesque landscapes in Africa
  • Travel to the famed red dunes of Sossuvlei
  • Waste no time by traveling exclusively on light aircraft
  • Visit Namibia’s premier wildlife hub in Etosha National Park
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Tour Overview

With a combination of Namibia’s most scenic attractions and Cape Town, this trip will produce some of the most picturesque landscapes in all of Southern Africa. While in Namibia, you will travel by light aircraft for excursions to the great red dunes of Sossusvlei, the coastal town of Swakopmund, and the wildlife packed Etosha National Park. Afterwards, travel south for several days of relaxing in hospitable city of Cape Town. Spend your days exploring the city and the dramatic Cape Peninsula, while taking time to relax with some wine tasting in the Cape Winelands.

While in Namibia, you will be visiting each destination via light aircraft. This trip will begin with a visit to Etosha National Park, Namibia’s premier wildlife viewing destination and the largest salt pan in all of Africa. With plentiful window shopping, local restaurants, bars, and open air markets, you will then explore Swakopmund and the surrounding Skeleton Coast. Your final stop in Namibia will bring you to the country’s most visited attraction the dunes of Sossusvlei. Towering over 200 meters, you will have plenty of time to explore the dunes in the photographic paradise of the Namib Desert.

After your tour of Namibia, take pleasure in returning to the luxuries of civilization back in Cape Town, on the southwestern coast of South Africa. In this European-like city, you will be able to dive into the local culture and natural history with guided tours of the city center (including Table Mountain), as well as the highlights of the Cape Peninsula. Some of these include a visit to the Jackass Penguin Colony, Cape Point, and some of the areas best beaches. Finally, escape the city to unwind with some of the world’s finest winetasting in the wine regions north of the city.

Inclusions
Price Includes:
One way local airfare from Johannesburg to Windhoek, Windhoek to Cape Town, and Cape Town to Johannesburg, All Namibia air transfers, Hotel accommodation including continental or buffet breakfast, Meals where specified, Activities where specified
All transfers between airports and hotels with assistance and baggage handling, Guided tours in English including all entrance fees, Local airport taxes that are payable in the country of destination are not included. Taxes and security fees that can be paid at time of ticketing are already included in the quote (if airfare has been included in the quote)

Notes:
* For the air transfers in Namibia, restrictions are as follows: Up to 20 kg soft luggage including camera equipment and hand luggage per person only. Only soft bags will be accepted. No hard suitcases or soft bags with wheels can be transported – they physically will not fit into the aircraft. Weight planning for a male passenger is done using 90 kgs (198 lbs) and a female is 72 kgs (158 lbs). Please be advised: If your client weighs more than the above, there may be aircraft weight limitation issues. Please notify the supplier if this is the case
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Package Price: From £$ 9474

Prices shown above are per person. Hotel categories do not adhere strictly to international ratings; Yampu has evaluated the hotels according to destination and availability. Prices include local airfare (where applicable), hotel accommodation including daily breakfast; all transfers with baggage handling, all guided tours in English and all entrance fees.

Please note that prices are subject to change based on availability and seasonality, especially during the holiday season from December 20th through January 5th each year. Please contact a Yampu Travel Specialist for more information on best times to travel.

Trip Type:

All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!

Tour Itinerary

Day
1

International flight to Windhoek

Overnight flight to Windhoek via Johannesburg.

Overnight flight to Windhoek via Johannesburg.

Day
2

Arrival in Etosha

Upon arrival, light aircraft transfer is approximately 1 hour 40 minutes. Depending on arrival time, take the opportunity to join a game drive into the park in the afternoon. The luxury camp is situated on the border of Etosha and beyond the park gates are the richest concentrations of protected wildlife in Namibia, including lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, rhino, giraffe, hartebeest, kudu and oryx. If relaxation is preferred, the camp has a lovely pool, a game viewing hide and excellent hospitality.

Upon arrival, light aircraft transfer is approximately 1 hour 40 minutes. Depending on arrival time, take the opportunity to join a game drive into the park in the afternoon. The luxury camp is situated on the border of Etosha and beyond the park gates are the richest concentrations of protected wildlife in Namibia, including lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, rhino, giraffe, hartebeest, kudu and oryx. If relaxation is preferred, the camp has a lovely pool, a game viewing hide and excellent hospitality.

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Safari in Etosha

The park gates open at 6 a.m. for those that are keen enough for an early start. The open Land Rovers are ideal platforms for watching wildlife and in Etosha time can be divided between the waterholes which are always busy with thirsty animals and the open areas around the great pan itself. If planning to spend the day inside the park, either take a picnic hamper or stop at the small restaurant inside Fort Namutoni, a former German colonial outpost, which has become a tourist attraction. Get some exercise, visit the small book store and enjoy lunch in the courtyard of the fort. After lunch, take the trails around the eastern edge of the pan and look for species that frequent the open plains and pan fringe. The gates to Etosha close at sunset; transfer back to camp will depart before then. ...read less

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Final game drive in Etosha

In the morning take a final game drive into Etosha or choose to relax at camp before departing. Transfer to Swakopmund. Upon arrival, spend the afternoon in town at leisure. Some things to visit include the towns many small shops, the beachfront promenade, the museum and aquarium, and some of the informal open air markets.

In the morning take a final game drive into Etosha or choose to relax at camp before departing. Transfer to Swakopmund. Upon arrival, spend the afternoon in town at leisure. Some things to visit include the towns many small shops, the beachfront promenade, the museum and aquarium, and some of the informal open air markets.

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Day
5

Etosha – Walvis Bay

This day will start with an early 30-minute road transfer to Walvis Bay, a working harbor just south of the town. Here, embark on a half day marine cruise that will enable viewing of the rich marine life and sample the local oysters and wine. Upon arrival back to land, return to town for a day of leisure or choose an afternoon activity of choice, such as a local township tour. Alternative half and full day activities (at added cost) include a desert tour, a day on the coastal dunes, or an ocean kayak tour.

This day will start with an early 30-minute road transfer to Walvis Bay, a working harbor just south of the town. Here, embark on a half day marine cruise that will enable viewing of the rich marine life and sample the local oysters and wine. Upon arrival back to land, return to town for a day of leisure or choose an afternoon activity of choice, such as a local township tour. Alternative half and full day activities (at added cost) include a desert tour, a day on the coastal dunes, or an ocean kayak tour.

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Day
6

Walvis Bay – Swakopmond

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Depending on departure time from Swakopmond, this would be a good opportunity to experience whichever activity has yet to be tried. Perhaps an early morning ride in the dunes, or possibly just enjoy breakfast overlooking the ocean.

Then transfer to the Mountain Homestead. After arriving and settling into a comfortable room, enjoy a late afternoon sundowner drive on the private Kulala Wilderness Reserve, which has 22 000 hectares of pristine desert habitat to explore. This is a relaxing way to settle into this unique habitat and end the day with truly beautiful views before heading back to the Homestead for dinner.
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7

Exploring Namib – Naukluft

Take an early morning guided trip into the Namib-Naukluft National Park to visit the dunes around Sossusvlei. Perhaps even climb the dunes and marvel at the sweeping views of the sea of red sand. During the heat of the day, head to a shady spot for a refreshing drink and a picnic.

After lunch, return to the Mountain Homestead for time to relax and a chance to swim in the pool. Then, meet the guide for refreshments, before taking part in an afternoon activity. There will be the choice of exploring the nearby desert environment via a guided walk or a guided horseback tour.
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8

Mountain Homestead – Cape Town

Depending on departure time, an early morning option (at extra cost) is available for a ballooning safari at first light. This offers a truly unique experience to soar silently above the magnificent sand dunes and desert, with a champagne breakfast being served at the landing site.

Depart to Windhoek International Airport for a flight to Cape Town. Upon arrival at the airport transfer in a private vehicle to the hotel.

Depending on departure time, an early morning option (at extra cost) is available for a ballooning safari at first light. This offers a truly unique experience to soar silently above the magnificent sand dunes and desert, with a champagne breakfast being served at the landing site.

Depart to Windhoek International Airport for a flight to Cape Town. Upon arrival at the airport transfer in a private vehicle to the hotel.

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Day
9

City tour of Cape Town & Cable Car Station

Today, begin with a private city tour. Keep an eye open for seldom seen sights and seldom heard stories of the city’s former inhabitants, previous visitors, beautiful architectural heritage, social, cultural, religious, and political history and its international links and connectivity.

In the afternoon head over to the Cable Car Station for a memorable trip to the top of Table Mountain. This is one of the Natural Wonders of the World and the views of the city, coastline and Cape Peninsula are truly breathtaking. Enjoy one of the many walks on top of the mountain before enjoying a hard earned cocktail and watching the sun set.
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10

Tour of the Cape Peninsula

After breakfast go on a private tour of the Cape Peninsula. This is a full day tour that takes in some of Cape Town’s best scenery and attractions. Stop at the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens – situated on the Eastern Slopes of Table Mountain, these beautiful gardens are home to over 6000 plant species.

Travel on to visit the Jackass Penguin Colony at Boulders Bay and perhaps have a swim on the beach next door. After a stop for lunch overlooking False Bay, where one can keep an eye out for whales, move on to Cape Point, which is the Southwestern point of Africa and one of the most dangerous points to sail around in the World. On the way back, look for wildlife while traveling through Cape Point National Park, before going round Chapman’s Peak Drive and home for a sun downer!
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Winelands tour

After breakfast, take a trip to the Winelands region just North of Cape Town. South African wine is one of the fastest growing in popularity with some of the best wine makers in the country. Experience several tastings as well as a private cellar tour. The Winelands region is also incredibly beautiful, with the vineyards woven through spectacular mountain ranges. Stop for lunch in Franschhoek, which is the gourmet capital of South Africa, and soak up the surroundings while enjoying some first rate cuisine. This is a fantastic day out. ...read less

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International flight home

After breakfast transfer to the airport for a flight home or optional Yampu Tours add-on.

After breakfast transfer to the airport for a flight home or optional Yampu Tours add-on.

Etosha National Park, Oshikoto, Namibia

Walvis Bay, Erongo, Namibia

Swakopmund, Erongo, Namibia

Naukluft Mountains, Hardap, Namibia

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Places You'll See

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    Swakopmund

    Revel in the heavily German influenced Swakopmund with a great assortment of activities to choose from, here in the capital of adventure. Walk along the streets taking in the German Colonial architecture while enjoying the ocean breeze. Take flight with skydiving lessons, visit elephants at the Elephant conservation, or take a trip with a friendly camel with a desert safari.

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    Cape Town

    As Africa’s most popular tourist destination, Cape Town has much to offer. From its natural features such as Table Mountain, or Hout Bay with its views of the Atlantic Ocean, to its cultural attractions and several hundred shops, it has something for everyone. The Two Oceans aquarium is a popular destination, with its large viewing windows and seven exhibition galleries.

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Testimonials

Michele

Traveled April, 2015

et again I find myself compelled to thank Yampu for organising another amazing holiday for me

Yet again I find myself compelled to thank Yampu for organising another amazing holiday for me! As a solo female traveller venturing to Africa for the first time I wanted a company I could trust to look after me. That is why I chose Yampu. Having had a great experience with them in Central America it seemed sensible to see if they could help me again. I gave them my brief: Scenery, animals, horse riding suitable for an experienced rider and the chance to visit a wild animal charity . As I had hoped, they delivered on each and every count & gave me the BEST guide I could have ever wished for! From airport taxi pick up to drop off I was looked after impeccably.The accommodation was perfect and the brief about animals could not have been better fulfilled .My guide was an inspiration to be around & her ability to find wild animals was verging on mystic! Her in depth knowledge and obvious passion for all things Namibian was the lynch pin of my holiday and I can’t recommend her highly enough. Yampu are genuinely able to fulfill the customised brief you give them as opposed to cobbling together existing packages….They keep in touch throughout the process and I like the way they link in with local operators & guides as opposed to trying to take complete control. I have two regrets …1.I had to leave Namibia. 2. Yampu doesn’t quite cover the whole world (yet)!

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Bill

Traveled May, 2012

We had an amazing time

We had an amazing time. Africa exceeded every expectation that we had. The weather was outstanding, the food was good. The guides (with the exception of Johannesburg) were great. I only wound up taking 687 pictures. I’m now trying to get these into my computer and into a file that I can send to my friends. They all want to see what we experienced. I have mentioned Yampu several times to friends, telling them how pleased we were with your services. We won’t hesitate to recommend you and Yampu in the future. Thanks for playing such a great role in making this a most unforgettable vacation.

Peter H.

Traveled January, 2016

It is difficult to put into words how much we enjoyed our holiday

It is difficult to put into words how much we enjoyed our holiday. We were both a little nervous having heard a number of negative reports about potential problems in South Africa, but we never felt ill at ease, and the people we met were all extremely friendly and helpful. The scenery is breathtaking, and we both want to go back and explore some more. Thank you again for organizing another fantastic holiday for us!

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