19 Day Cape Town - Kruger - Namibia 3/4 *

This tour takes you around the “Mother City” with all it’s diverse cultures.  Enjoy some scenic drives along the coastal routes and visit some of the highlights Cape Town has to offer.  You will visit Soweto, a township in Johannesburg and the home town of Former President Nelson Mandela.  Visit the White River area where it’s the perfect place to rest and rejuvenate.  Experience wildlife & safari at Karongwe – Makutsi Game Reserve.  Explore the natural wonders of the bizarre desert environment of Sossusvlei/Namib Desert & the Sesriem Canyon.  You have options to explore the breathtaking Dunes.  Get a chance to visit a clay pan surrounded by the worlds largest sand dunes.  You will visit the coastal town of Swakopmund with its spectacular sunsets.  You will get a chance to visit Twyfelfontein, it is an ‘open-air gallery’ with the largest single concentration of rock art engravings in southern Africa.  There are over 2000 rock engravings and a few rock paintings at Twyfelfontein.  You visit Etosha and enjoy some game drives.  This tour ends in Windhoek.

ACCOMMODATIONS

• Azamare Luxury Guest House (Camps Bay – Cape Town) – 3 Nights – VIEW FACT SHEET
• Peech Boutique Hotel (Melrose North – Johannesburg) 1 Night – VIEW FACT SHEET
• Muluwe Lodge (White River/Nelspruit – Mpumalanga) 2 Nights – VIEW FACT SHEET
• Karongwe River Lodge (Hoedspruit – Mpumalanga) – 2 Nights – VIEW FACT SHEET
• Peech Boutique Hotel (Melrose North – Johannesburg) 1 Night 
• Windhoek Country Club Resort & Casino (Windoek – Namibia) 1 Night – VIEW FACT SHEET
• Sossusvlei Lodge (Sesriem – Namibia) – 2 Nights – VIEW FACT SHEET
• Atlantic Garden Boutique Hotel (Swakopmund – Namibia) – 2 Nights – VIEW FACT SHEET
• Desert Rhino Camp (Palmwag – Namibia) – 1 Night – VIEW FACT SHEET
• Etosha Village Lodge (Kunene – Etosha – Namibia) – 2 Nights – VIEW FACT SHEET
• Windhoek Country Club Resort & Casino (Windoek – Namibia) 1 Night – VIEW FACT SHEET

KEYS

• BB – Bed & Breakfast
• DBB – Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
• L – Lunch
• LD – Lunch & Dinner
• D – Dinner
• FB – Full Board (Breakfast; Lunch & Dinner)
• AI – All Inclusive (All Meals, selected drinks, Game Drives/Walk)
• G/Drive – Open Safari Vehicle Game Drive

Camps Bay – Cape Town
HOTEL:  AZAMARE LUXURY GUESTHOUSE

Camps Bay is an affluent suburb of Cape Town, South Africa, and the small bay on the west coast of the Cape Peninsula after which it is named.  In summer it attracts many South African and foreign visitors. Upmarket Camps Bay draws crowds to its namesake beach, known for its fine white sand, natural rock swimming pool and views of the Twelve Apostles mountains.  Behind the beach, posh seafood restaurants, mellow cafes and cocktail bars with patios overlook the promenade.  Nearby, Promenade Mall has boutiques selling fashion and beachwear, while the intimate Theatre on the Bay stages drama, musicals and comedy.  Close to Cape Town City Centre for all the top attractions Cape Town has to offer from Table Mountain which you can access via Cable Car OR Hiking, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Boulders Beach with Penguins, Robben Island, Cape Point and many more.  You will also have a chance to visit the wonderful Winelands of Stellenbosch.

Melrose North – Johannesburg
HOTEL:  THE PEECH BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Melrose North, regarded as a suburb of Sandton, lies perfectly sandwiched between Rosebank and Sandton City.  The Lodge is Located in Melrose, a short stroll from the hustle and bustle of the city, The Peech is a truly boutique property with bedrooms spread across 2 acres of lush gardens.  With design and comfort the core essense of The Peech DNA, combined with flawless service and an illustrious history of satisfied guests, this marks Johannesburg’s top rated Boutique hotel as a landmark hotel.  An icon.

Nelspruit – Mpumalanga
LODGE:  MULUWE LODGE

Mbombela, formerly Nelspruit, is the capital of South Africa’s Mpumalanga Province.  It’s a gateway to Kruger National Park, home to elephants, zebras, rhinos and other wildlife.  The city’s Lowveld National Botanical Garden features a man-made rainforest. Northwest are the prehistoric Sudwala Caves, with unusual rock formations. South, Umhloti Nature Reserve contains the Jane Goodall Institute’s Chimp Eden sanctuary.  The perfect place to rest and rejuvenate or from where to explore the Lowveld and Kruger National Park.  Muluwa Lodge is ideally situated in the Mpumalanga Lowveld region of South Africa, boasting incredible views out and over the valleys and mountains of the area.  The view, beautiful sunrises and sunsets, as well as a wonderful array of “plains” game species that graze close by creates a wonderful “Serengeti” type ambience.  Located just 10 minutes’ drive from Kruger International Airport (KMI), and 4 hours from OR Tambo Interntional Airport, between the small artistic town of White River (10 minutes’ drive to the north), and the larger city of Nelspruit/Mbombela (20 minutes’ drive to the south).  They are a 35minute drive from the “Numbi” Kruger Park entrance.  This unique location provides the perfect base for relaxation, and exploration of some of Southern Africa’s most precious natural attractions, including the world-renowned Kruger National Park, the Blyde River Canyon and the scenic and historical – Panorama Route.

Hoedspruit – MPUMALANGA
LODGE:  KARONGWE RIVER LODGE

Hoedspruit is a town situated at the foot of the Klein Drakensberg, in the Limpopo province of South Africa.  At Karongwe, allow the African bush to rejuvenate your senses and become one with nature inspired by our tranquil riverfront setting.  At Karongwe River Lodge, a delicious food experience awaits you.  Dining under the stars has never been so romantic as you enjoy our Pan African cuisine in a rustic outside Boma or, on alternate evenings, in the beautifully appointed dining room.  To compliment your meal, choose from their extensive selection of top South African and imported beers and wine, together with a variety of spirits and soft drinks.  Spend the afternoon relaxing beside the pool or watching the game from your private deck before being whisked away on a late afternoon safari in an open game drive vehicle.
The enchanting view over the Makhutsi River is a natural treasure providing insight into the secret river life.  The spacious lounge area leading onto a vast deck allows for endless opportunity to view elephant, as well as grazing antelope.

Windhoek – Nambia
HOTEL:  WINDHOEK COUNTRY CLUB RESORT & CASINO

Windhoek is the capital of Namibia, in the country’s central highlands.  South of the city, the sprawling Heroes’ Acre war memorial commemorates Namibia’s 1990 independence.  On a hilltop in the city center are the 1890s Alte Feste, a former military headquarters with historical exhibits, and Independence Memorial Museum.  Colonial influences are visible in nearby buildings like the sandstone Lutheran Christus Church.  Windhoek lies in a pretty valley, with buildings very much in the German architectural style.  The four-star Windhoek Country Club Resort is the final word in luxury and entertainment in Namibia. Exceptional service, luxury accommodation and a tranquil desert setting, have ensured that the hotel maintains its premier position in the Namibian tourism industry.

Sesriem – Namibia
LODGE:  SOSSUSVLEI LODGE

Sesriem is a small settlement located in the Namib Desert, in Namibia, close to the southern end of the Naukluft Mountains.  It is especially known because the “Sesriem gate” is the main access point to the Namib-Naukluft National Park for visitors entering the park to visit the nearby tourist attraction of Sossusvlei.  Sesriem is also known for Sesriem Canyon, about 4 km from Sesriem itself, which is the second most important tourist attraction in the area after Sossusvlei.  It is a natural canyon carved by the Tsauchab river in the local sedimentary rock, about a kilometre (0.6 mile) long and up to 30 meters (100 feet) deep.  The name Sesriem is Afrikaans and means “six rawhide thongs”, given by settlers on the Dorsland Trek who had to join six such thongs in order for a bucket to reach the water.  Sesriem Canyon is only two metres (6.5 feet) wide in some places, and has a portion that permanently contains water, which many animals use.  Situated at the Entrance Gate to the Namib Naukluft Park, Sossusvlei Lodge offers direct access to the towering red sand dunes, the famous pan of Sossusvlei, the scorched black trees of Dead Vlei and the remarkable depths of the Sesriem Canyon.  The Sossusvlei Lodge Adventure Centre provides a range of activities including Guided Excursions to Deadvlei and Sossusvlei, Elim dune walks, Sundowner Trips, Quad Buggy Nature Drives, Hot Air Ballooning, Scenic Flights and much more to explore the area’s natural beauty.

Swakopmund – Namibia
LODGE:  ATLANTIC GARDEN BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Swakopmund is a coastal city in Namibia, west of the capital, Windhoek.  Its sandy beaches face the Atlantic Ocean.  Established by German colonists in 1892, the city’s colonial landmarks include the Swakopmund Lighthouse and the Mole, an old sea wall.  Next to the lighthouse, the Swakopmund Museum documents Namibian history.  Inland, the elegant Swakopmund Railway Station, now a hotel, also dates to the colonial era.  Swakopmund is known as activity center of Namibia, nowhere else in the country travelers will find such a variety of possible activities.  Atlantic Garden Boutique Hotel is conveniently situated in the center of Swakopmund next to the historical “Altes Amtsgericht” building, on the corner of Theo-Ben Gurirab & Tobias Hainyeko Street.  The modern hotel with a fresh and feel-good atmosphere is within walking distance of the beach (approx. 185 m) and is the only hotel in the area with a beautiful garden to relax in after an action-packed day.

Damaraland – NAMIBIA
LODGE:  DESERT RHINO CAMP – Wilderness Safaris

The breathtaking mountainous region of Damaraland is situated on the eastern side of the Skeleton Coast National Park and southwest of Etosha. Damaraland is perfectly located to act as a stop over and boasts several unique highlights such as the petrified forest and desert adopted wildlife. A must see!  Palmwag is a nature reserve in northern Namibia. It is located in the Kunene region, in northwestern Damaraland, halfway between Swakopmund and the Etosha National Park. It covers an area of 400,000 hectares. An interesting tree species that are being found there palm tree hyphaena pertesiana.  In a wide valley sometimes flush with grass, Desert Rhino Camp lies in the enormous Palmwag Concession, where trackers patrol and protect one of Africa’s largest free-ranging populations of Critically Endangered desert-adapted black rhino. Rhino tracking on foot and by vehicle with these dedicated conservationists is a unique and exclusive wilderness experience; other activities include exploring the area on full-day outings, nature drives or walks.  The camp has eight comfortable Meru-style tents and a main area that overlooks a sweeping plain dotted with Namibia’s national plant, the welwitschia. The campfire inspires storytelling under Namibia’s star-studded skies.

Etosha – Okaukuejo – Namibia
LODGE:  ETOSHA VILLAGE LODGE

Since Etosha National Park is the gateway to Northern Namibia and Ovamboland, it’s a very popular stop on any Namibian tour.  Above all, it is known as Namibia’s foremost wildlife sanctuary.  The landscape is unique and varied and subsequently home to a wide variety of animals.  For example lion, elephant, leopard, giraffe, cheetah, hyena, springbok, two kinds of zebra, eland and many more species of wildlife are found here.  What makes this park unique is the floodlit waterholes at all the main camps.  Some of the camps even have photography hides near the waterholes.  Of course, Etosha National Park is any photographer or nature lover’s dream.  Most of the lodges have private decks or verandas to observe the pristine landscape.  You can see the white salt etched against the desert backdrop on this Etosha National Park satellite map.  Because of the salt, animals can get a lot of nutrients from the earth here.  Also, the wildlife is quite easily spotted because the plant life is so sparse.  To sum up, Etosha is a unique landscape and travelers will tell you it’s an unforgettable experience.  Prime destination for nature lovers combined with excellent service and cuisine!  Etosha Village uniquely combines affordability with comfort and delivers the perfect safari style experience in a private and protected reserve directly adjacent to the Etosha National Park, near Okaukuejo.  At Etosha Village nature and luxury are in perfect harmony through design and comfort.  Besides the 55 accommodation units and camping facilities, Etosha Village has three restaurant seating areas, a unique bar with a big screen television, a sparkling pool plus two kiddies pools as well as a well-stocked utility and curio shop.  The individual units offer a spacious air-conditioned bedroom and a modern en-suite bathroom with shower.  The patio and outside seating area create an ideal space to sit back, relax and enjoy the beauty that surrounds you.  The Etosha Village Camp Site is nestled in the spectacular green and gold Mopane forests surrounding Etosha National Park, and caters for both Groups as well as individual travellers.

NOTE:   Optional Add On’s & Room Upgrades –  Available at an Additional Costs – see day to day info below.

DAY 1:  AZAMARE LUXURY GUEST HOUSE – Camps Bay – CAPE TOWN

On arrival in Cape Town.    Car Rental.  You collect your rental car & transfer to your hotel.  Do City Tour with Red Bus (Hop-on-hop off) or visit Table Mountain Cable Car – own account (ticket will be valid for all 3 days in Cape Town, so clients can decide when to go).  Dinner @ the Guest House included

• Included:  DBB and overnight in a Luxury Sea View Room
• Optional/Add On:  Car Rental

DAY 2:  AZAMARE LUXURY GUEST HOUSE – Camps Bay – CAPE TOWN

Begin the day with an exploration of vibrant Cape Town, wandering through the multicultural Bo-Kaap neighborhood.  Then enjoy the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, named by National Geographic Travel as one of the world’s 10 most magnificent gardens.  Later, stop by Boulders Beach to see the resident population of African penguins, and continue to the Cape Point lighthouse and the Cape of Good Hope, the southwestern most point in Africa. (entrance fees at own cost).  There are many restaurants to choose from in Cape Town.  Contact us for suggestions.

• Included:  BB and overnight in a Luxury Sea View Room

DAY 3: AZAMARE LUXURY GUEST HOUSE – Camps Bay – CAPE TOWN

Today you are free at Leisure.  Maybe visit the Waterfront or the Winelands (can be pre-booked by us).  You can also visit Robben Island or do Wine Tastings – own account.  If you feel adventurous, why not do Tandem Paragliding from Signal Hill.  

• Included:  BB and overnight in a Luxury Sea View Room
• Optional/Add On:  Tandem Paragliding from Signal Hill

DAY 4:  PEECH BOUTIQUE HOTEL – Melrose North – JOHANNESBURG

Depart to Airport for flight from CPT – JNB – Domestic Flight included.  Arrival JNB.   Car Rental – Collect Car and continue to Soweto for Soweto Tower visit.  Visit the Mandela House Museum (entrance fees at own cost).  Dinner @ Hotel included

• Included:  DBB + Domestic Flight from CPT-JNB and overnight in a Luxury Room
• Optional/Add On:  Car Rental

DAY 5:  MULUWE LODGE – White River/Nelspruit – MPUMALANGA

Set out towards Kruger National Park via the magnificent Panorama Route, one of the world’s most picturesque drives.  Make stops at the dramatic Blyde River Canyon and Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and take in panoramic views of the forest-covered valley from the God’s Window viewpoint. (Entrance costs on own cost)  Continue to Lodge and enjoy a Dinner – Included

• Included:  DBB and overnight in a Superior Room

DAY 6:  MULUWE LODGE – White River/Nelspruit – MPUMALANGA

Early Departure with Kurt Safaris for 6 Hour Game Drive in Kruger National Park, followed by lunch – included at the Lodge.  PM. Free at Leisure.  Enjoy a Sundowner.  Dinner @ the Lodge – included.

• Included:  DBB + Lunch @ the Lodge after Game Drive + 6 Hour Game Drive in Kruger National Park (Kurt Safaris) and overnight in a Superior Room

DAY 7:  KARONGWE RIVER LODGE – Hoedspruit – MPUMALANGA

Travel to the Karongwe Private Game Reserve, a pristine wildlife sanctuary located in the Greater Kruger area.  Meet with a researcher from the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Cheetah Metapopulation Project—a program funded in part by National Geographic’s Big Cats Initiative—and learn about efforts to protect the region’s cheetahs and other carnivores.  For the next 2 days, the following is included: All Meals; Selected drinks; Tea & Coffee; AM & PM Game Drives per day.

• Included:  All Meals; Selected drinks; Tea & Coffee; AM & PM Game Drives per day and overnight in a Luxury Suite

DAY 8:  KARONGWE RIVER LODGE – Hoedspruit – MPUMALANGA

Wake up before the sun (around 5am) and sip your morning coffee before heading out on a AM Game Drive included.  Return to the lodge for brunch and some leisure time.  Converse on the deck, walk the grounds and gardens, and enjoy high tea.  Following tea, it’s time for a PM Game Drive included.  After spotting tons of wildlife, it’s time to return to camp and freshen up before Dinner – All Included

• Included:  All Meals; Selected drinks; Tea & Coffee; AM & PM Game Drives per day and overnight in a Luxury Suite

DAY 9:  PEECH BOUTIQUE HOTEL – Melrose North – JOHANNESBURG

Embark on one last safari this morning (AM Game Drive included), keeping a lookout for Karongwe’s iconic inhabitants.  Then head back to the city close to the Airport for your departure tomorrow morning.  Dinner included @ the Lodge.

• Included:  DBB + AM Game Drive and overnight in a Luxury Room

DAY 10: WINDHOEK COUNTRY CLUB RESORT – Windhoek – NAMIBIA

Depart to Airport for you Flight JNB – WHK – included.  Car Rental.  Collect your car.  Enjoy free time to explore the Namibian capital this afternoon.  

• Included:  BB + Flight from JNB-WHK and overnight in a Executive Suite

DAY 11: SOSSUSVLEI LODGE – Sesriem – NAMIBIA

Set off from the Namibian capital towards Sesriem, the gateway to jaw-dropping Namib-Naukluft National Park.  Drive past red-hued desertscapes, stark camel thorn trees, and dramatic curved dunes while keeping an eye out for the astonishing creatures that call these arid lands home—the oryx, springbok, jackal, hyena, and more.  Settle in at the lodge and relax by the poolside, watching a fiery crimson sunset over the desert.  Enjoy postcard perfect desert scenery around Sesriem and Sossusvlei – vast desertscapes of reds and orange, stark camel thorn trees and towering dunes with dramatic curved ridges.  Also keep an eye out for the surprising amount of wildlife that call this area home such as oryx, springbok, jackal, ground squirrel and hyena.  Dinner @ the Lodge included.

• Included:  DBB and overnight in a Superior Unit Room

DAY 12: SOSSUSVLEI LODGE – Sesriem – NAMIBIA

Embark on a thrilling excursion into one of Africa’s largest national parks aboard a 4×4 or in your own 4×4.  Explore the Namib desert, the oldest desert in the world; and venture to the massive dunes at Sossusvlei and the white clay pan of Deadvlei. Capture dramatic images of dead camel thorn trees against a backdrop of orange dunes and a crisp blue sky.  Visit the Sesriem Canyon, a natural gorge carved out by the Tsauchab River over millions of years.  Dinner @ the Lodge – included.

• Included:  DBB and overnight in a Superior Unit Room

DAY 13:  ATLANTIC BOUTIQUE HOTEL – Swakopmund – NAMIBIA

Continue by road through changing desert landscapes towards the coastal city of Swakopmund.  Look out for roaming zebra, kudu, springbok, and oryx on the way, and take a break in the quirky town of Solitaire before heading into the countryside.  Here, you meet a local for a 4×4 drive through the desert (Morning Living Desert Tour included) learning about the smaller wildlife and how they have managed to survive there, such as snakes, geckos, spiders, and an array of insects.  Dinner @ the Lodge – included.

• Included:  DBB + Morning Living Desert Tour and overnight in a Standard Room

DAY 14:  ATLANTIC BOUTIQUE HOTEL – Swakopmund – NAMIBIA
Leisure.  Visit Markets; Curio Shops.  Visit Mondesa Township with local guide, or do some Sandboarding (own account).  Experience a Scenic Flight Forbidden Coast.  Dinner @ the Lodge – included.

• Included:  DBB with overnight in a Standard Room
• Optional/Add On:  Scenic Flight Forbidden Coast 

DAY 15:  Desert Rhino Camp – Palmwag – NAMIBIA

Make your way to Twyfelfontein—Namibia’s first UNESCO World Heritage site—to see some of Africa’s largest concentrations of petroglyphs (entrances own cost).  Continue to Palmwag Concession to the Camp.  Dinner @ the Camp included

• Included:  DBB and ovrnight in a Meru-style Tent

DAY 16:  ETOSHA SAFARI LODGE – Kunene – ETOSHA – NAMIBIA

Enjoy a relaxed morning at our lodge or opt for a guided walk in the Palmwag reserve, home to many rare, desert-adapted species.  In the afternoon, travel towards Etosha National Park, arguably Namibia’s most spectacular wildlife sanctuary.  Settle into our lodge, located outside of the park.  PM Half Day Safari Excursion with Guide to Etosha National Park included (Refreshments & Entrance included).  Dinner @ the Lodge – included.

• Included:  DBB + Hald Day Safari Excursion to Etosha National Park (refreshments & park entrance included) and overnight in a Standard Room

DAY 17:  ETOSHA SAFARI LODGE – Kunene – ETOSHA – NAMIBIA

Set off in an open 4×4 safari vehicle with a naturalist guide in search of the stunning wildlife in the park.  Wildlife often come to the many watering holes to drink, so keep your eyes peeled for many animals on the move.  Full Day Safari Excursion to Etosha National Park included with Guide (Refreshments, Snacks & Entrance also included).  Dinner @ the Lodge – included.

• Included:  DBB + Full Day Safari Excursion in Etosha National Park and overnight in Standard Room

DAY 18:  WINDHOEK COUNTRY CLUB RESORT – Windhoek – NAMIBIA

After breakfast, visit the Cheetah Conservation Fund.  Conclude the experience by sitting down for lunch on the veranda that overlooks the magnificent Waterberg Plateau (own cost).  Dinner @ the Lodge – included.

• Included:  DBB and overnight in an Executive Suite

DAY 19:  DEPARTURE WINDHOEK

Depart Windhoek to Airport

• Included:  BB

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

•  Accommodation as stated (or alternative if not available – this will be communicated to the clients)
•  Breakfast daily
•  3 x Lunch 
•  13 x Dinners
•  Domestic Flight from CPT-JNB
•  6 Hour Game Drive with Kurt Safaris
•  4 x Open Vehicle Game Drives at Karongwe with selected drinks (2 x AM G/Drives and 2 x PM G/Drives)
•  Domestic Flight from JNB-Windhoek
•  1 x Morning Living Desert Tour
•  1 x PM Half Day Safari Excursion to Etosha National Park (Guided) includes Refreshments & Entrance Fees
•  1 x Full Day Safari Excursion into Etosha National Park (Guided) includes Refreshments, Snacks & Entrance Fee

PACKAGE EXCLUDES:

•  Porterage – not included
•  Transport (Car Rental available to add on / as Option)
•  Flights back & from your Hometown
•  Medical Insurance (for clients own account)
•  Visa’s (clients need to arrange where needed themselves)
•  Service Fees at Restaurants / Lodges not included for staff
•  Entrances at own costs (as indicated on the day to day information)
•  Meals not included in itinerary (see day by day) will be at clients own cost

OPTIONAL ADD ON’s:  Available on various days of the Tour (See Day to Day) at an Additional Costs.