Cape to Kalahari

An extensive guided tour of the Western Cape and the Kalahari, including a look at Fish River Canyon in Namibia.

31 July-11 August, 11-22 September

Trip information

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Included

Air conditioned transport and driver/guide; entrance fees; accomm, meals & activities as per itinerary; drinks in vehicle.

Not included

This is an easy trip, suitable for all. There is quite a lot of driving.

Is it for you?

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Best time

From about October to March the weather is mostly hot and dry. December and January are very Mediterranean in climate in Cape Town. Winter (May to July) can be cool and wet. Northern Cape and Namibia are mostly semi-desert, so have hot summers (up to 40°C), cold winters, and little rain.

Getting there

There are direct flights from Europe to Johannesburg (about 10 ½ hours direct) and sometimes Cape Town (about 11 hours direct). Return flights from the UK cost from about £500 plus taxes.

Weather and highlights

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Itinerary

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Duration: 12 days.

Day 1:
Arrive Cape Town. Transfer to guest house. Tour of city.
Day 2:
Travel through the Winelands. Overnight at Darling. Guest House. (B,D)
Day 3:
Travel to the Cedarberg via Citrusdal and Clanwilliam. Hike the 2-3 hour Sevilla Rock Art trail. Overnight in en-suite stone cottages near Clanwilliam. (B,D)
Day 4:
Drive to the Elandsberg Ecotourism project for a tour in this stunning place and find out about fynbos, rock formations and the cultivation and processing of the rooibos tea. After a visit to Lamberts Bay, a seaside village and nearby Bird Islands, continue on to the coastal town of Doringbaai. Overnight in Vredendal. Guest House. (B,D)
Day 5:
Travel north through Namaqualand and cross the Orange River into Namibia. Overnight Ai-Ais hot springs resort next to Fish River Canyon. (B,D)
Day 6:
Visit Fish River Canyon before driving to Molopo Kalahari Lodge (back in South Africa) near the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. (B,D)
Day 7:
Game drive in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Restcamp. (B,D)
Day 8:
Game drive in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Molopo Lodge. (B,D)
Day 9:
Depart for Augrabies Falls, via a visit to the Quiver Tree Forest. Afternoon hike or sightseeing. Overnight chalets at Augrabies. (B,D)
Day 10:
Morning game- and sightseeing drive and / or hike in the Augrabies Park. Travel through Bushmanland and Karoo to Calvinia. Guest House. (B,D)
Day 11:
Travel to Paternoster today via Rocherpan Marine and Nature Reserve (great for birds). Guest House. (B,D)
Day 12:
Visit Cape Columbine Nature Reserve, the West Coast Fossil Park and Langebaan Lagoon. Back to Cape Town by late afternoon. (B)

Pricing guidelines for South Africa

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £600 to £800 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). South Africa combines well with Botswana, Mauritius and Mozambique.

For each accommodation on this website you will find an indication of the price. The bands are based on the price per person per night at peak season and are represented by the following values for this country:
	£50 to £100
	£100 to £200
	£200 to £300
	£300 to £500
	Over £500

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week in the Western Cape (eg Cape Town, Winelands, Garden Route, Cedarberg etc) using good guest houses & hotels, and with a hire car.Between £500 and £1000+
1 week safari based at private lodges or tented camps (for example in Kruger, Madikwe, Hluhluwe ...)Between £1000 and £3000+
2 week safari and beach holidayBetween £1800 and £3000+
2 week Kruger and Cape holidayBetween £1800 and £3000+

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