Day 48: Spitzkoppe to Swakopmund, Namibia

You follow the Atlantic Coast south 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 through out the year and numbers fluctuate between 80 000 and 100 000 individuals, rising to around 200 000 during the breeding season. 

It was here that the Portuguese navigator, Diego Cao, erected a stone cross in 1846, becoming the first European to set foot on the coast of Namibia. You arrive in Swakopmund later afternoon. Breakfast and Lunch is included.

Days 49 & 50: 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. Accommodation will be in dormitories. Upgrades are available. Breakfast is included on both days.

Day 51: Swakopmund to Sesreim, Namibia

Leaving Swakopmund you head south and drive past Walvis Bay along the Atlantic Ocean on route to Sesreim. A short distance away is Sossusvlei, surrounded by a dramatic sea of sand dunes reputed to be the highest in the world. Magnificent views of the desert can be seen from the top of the dunes, some over 300m high. The afternoon will be spent exploring this amazing area.

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 Bushman to you. Tonight you will view the sunset from the top of Dune 45 – a truly memorable experience. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included.

Day 52: Sesreim to Helmringhausen Area, Namibia

Departing the Namib - Naukluft Park area you drive south and choose your camp for the evening – no matter where you camp here it will be a remote experience. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included.

Day 53: Helmringhausen Area to Fish River Canyon, Namibia

Today you drive to Hobas campsite and the Fish River Canyon, the second largest in the world although reputed to be the most spectacular. 161km long, up to 27 kms wide and about 550m deep, the outer canyon was formed by tectonic activity whilst the erosion of the Fish River formed the inner canyon. 

A road running near the eastern rim gives access to several viewing points with spectacular views across the rift. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner is included.