36 day African Encounter. Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam

An optional and must do excursion is to walk in this area with the highly specialised local guides of Sossus on Foot. The guide will bring the amazing history, geology, flora, fauna and cultural legacy of the Bushmen to you. Tonight you will view the sunset from the top of Dune 45 – a truly memorable experience. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included.

Day 6: Sesriem - Swakopmund, Namibia

After watching the sunrise across this beautiful area you leave the serenity of the dunes and head in a north, easterly direction to meet the Atlantic Ocean at Walvis Bay. Following the coast for some 35km, you arrive at Namibia's prime holiday resort - Swakopmund where you will enjoy 3 nights of rest and relaxation. Accommodation will be in dormitories. Upgrades are available. Brunch is included.

Days 7 & 8: Swakopmund, Namibia

Founded in 1892 during the German colonial rule, the distinct colonial character has been well preserved. Swakopmund has several excellent restaurants, bars, coffee shops as well as many arts and crafts shops selling Namibian rural art.

There are fine beaches to walk along as well as a great museum, aquarium and galleries to visit. Optional excursions include fishing trips, quad biking, sand boarding, skydiving, desert flights, water sports, golf and 4WD hire. Breakfast is included both days.

Day 9: Swakopmund - Spitzkoppe, Namibia

Your departure from Swakopmund will see you follow the Atlantic Coast north to visit the Cape Cross Seal Colony. Of the 23 breeding colonies of Cape Fur Seals along the coast of South Africa and Namibia, Cape Cross is the largest.

Seals are present throughout the year and numbers fluctuate between 80 000 and 100 000 individuals, rising to around 200 000 during the breeding season. 

A short drive takes you to Spizkoppe, the 1728m high rock formation, one of Namibia’s most recognised landmarks. There is opportunity to explore the bushman paintings and surrounding area. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included.

Day 10: Spitzkoppe to Cheetah Park, Namibia

Today is a day’s drive from the rock paintings to the Cheetah Park, a private farm where you will learn about the conservation of the Cheetah population in Namibia and have a chance to meet the resident Cheetahs up at the house. A photo opportunity not to be missed! Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included.