This comprehensive 16-day itinerary covers the highlights of South Africa and Namibia, offering a mix of cultural experiences, scenic beauty, and wildlife adventures.
Day 1-3: Cape Town, South Africa
Day 1: Arrive in Cape Town. Check into your hotel at One&Only Cape Town and relax. Explore the V&A Waterfront in the evening.
- Accommodation: One&Only Cape Town
Day 2: Visit Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, and explore Cape Town’s vibrant neighborhoods.
- Accommodation: One&Only Cape Town
Day 3: Full-day tour of the Cape Peninsula, including Cape Point, Boulders Beach, and Chapman’s Peak Drive.
- Accommodation: One&Only Cape Town
Day 4-5: Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, South Africa
Day 4: Drive to Stellenbosch for private wine tastings at exclusive vineyards. Continue to Franschhoek for gourmet dining.
- Accommodation: Delaire Graff Estate
Day 5: Spend the day on the Franschhoek Wine Tram, visiting top wineries and enjoying tastings.
- Accommodation: Delaire Graff Estate
Day 6-8: Kruger National Park, South Africa
Day 6: Fly to Kruger National Park. Check into Lion Sands River Lodge and go for an evening game drive.
- Accommodation: Lion Sands River Lodge
Day 7: Full-day safari in Kruger National Park, experiencing diverse wildlife.
- Accommodation: Lion Sands River Lodge
Day 8: Continue exploring Kruger with morning and evening game drives.
- Accommodation: Lion Sands River Lodge
Day 9-11: Sossusvlei, Namibia
Day 9: Fly to Windhoek, Namibia, and then to Sossusvlei. Check into Sossusvlei Lodge.
- Accommodation: Sossusvlei Lodge
Day 10: Explore the iconic dunes of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei.
- Accommodation: Sossusvlei Lodge
Day 11: Visit Sesriem Canyon and relax at the lodge.
- Accommodation: Sossusvlei Lodge
Day 12-13: Swakopmund, Namibia
Day 12: Drive to Swakopmund. Check into Strand Hotel Swakopmund and explore the town.
- Accommodation: Strand Hotel Swakopmund
Day 13: Enjoy activities such as sandboarding, quad biking, or a boat tour to see seals and dolphins.
- Accommodation: Strand Hotel Swakopmund
Day 14-16: Etosha National Park, Namibia
Day 14: Drive to Etosha National Park. Check into Onguma Tented Camp.
- Accommodation: Onguma Tented Camp
Day 15: Full-day safari in Etosha National Park, experiencing the park’s diverse wildlife.
- Accommodation: Onguma Tented Camp
Day 16: Morning game drive, then drive back to Windhoek for your departure.
- Accommodation: Departure