Day 1 - 2: Cape Town
Meet at Drifters' Cape Town Inn at 13h00 to spend the afternoon exploring and visiting the sights. You have one and a half days here, in which to hike Table mountain, visit Cape Point, the Waterfront, Hout Bay, the Stellenbosch winelands and numerous other sights, weather permitting. Overnight in Drifters' Cape Town Inn on the beachfront for two nights. Breakfast included (Both lunches and evening meals are for your own expense)
Day 3: West Coast
You leave the Mother City behind, and after a visit to Blouberg Strand for a last view of Table Mountain from across the bay, then travel north through the "Swartland" and then along the West Coast into Namaqualand. In the early spring this usually barren area comes to life with the blooming of numerous desert adapted flower species. This night is spent camping. Breakfast & Dinner included.
Day 4 - 5: Orange River
Today you cross the border into Namibia, then travel the short distance to the base camp on the banks of the Orange River from where your canoe adventure begins. Once you have packed all of your gear into the two man canoes, the group sets off into the wilderness. The Orange River creates an awesome spectacle, a green ribbon winding its way through the desert and towering mountains of the Richtersvelt National Park. One night is spent camping on the banks, under the desert skies, the second night is spent back at base camp in relative comfort. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Day 6: Fish River Canyon
Go directly to Fish River Canyon today, the second largest of its kind in the world. After visiting the viewpoints for the breathtaking scenery, set up camp nearby. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.
Day 7 - 8: Namib Desert
After an early start, continue north into the true Namib, with its continually shifting barchan dunes and barren landscape. The next two nights are spent at the Drifters Desert Camp on a private game reserve. This camp is spectacularly situated against a rock outcrop between the stark mountains and the red dune-lands. Guided walks and drives, including a night drive within the reserve will be conducted during your stay here. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.
Day 9: Sossusvlei - Swakopmund
An early start, you travel directly to the dune fields of Sossusvlei, the last part of the journey to the dunes will be through the thick sand and for this an open 4x4 vehicle is used. After climbing the dunes for the spectacular view from the summit, we transfer by 4x4 back to our vehicle, and continue on to the seaside town of Swakopmund where you will spend two nights at the Drifters Swakopmund Inn. Tonight you enjoy a restaurant meal (own expense). Breakfast & Lunch
Day 10: Swakopmund
The Drifters Inn provides the ideal location for exploring the town of Swakopmund with its beaches, markets, curio shops and huge variety adventure options of dune boarding, aircraft flips, horse riding and many more. The nightlife in Swakopmund is also worth experiencing. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.
Day 11: Spitskop
Head north up the Skeleton Coast to the Cape Cross seal colony before venturing inland once again to camp wild at the impressive Spitskop where you camp wild amongst the boulders at the base of this massive rock outcrop. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.
Day 12: Brandberg
Continuing through the desert, you move on to visit the Bushman rock engravings at Brandberg, whereafter you set up camp and spend the night at the foot of the mountains. With a bit of luck, you may get to see the Desert Elephants today. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included.
Day 24: Johannesburg
Enjoy a short walk to view the magnificent bushman paintings surrounding the camp before making the journey to Johannesburg. You arrive at the Drifters Johannesburg Inn in the late afternoon. Breakfast included.
Optional Activities
quadbikinghorse ridinggame flightbungi jumpingwhite river rafting