| The Cape to Namibia route offers travellers a | | | | via Upington. |
| huge variety of landscapes and experiences | | | | |
| and is a highly enjoyable way to traverse | | | | The border crossing is fairly quick and after |
| this region. Why not take a South Africa and | | | | just another 2 hours drive you arrive at the |
| Namibia self-drive safari and take your time | | | | second largest canyon in the world - namely |
| to explore Cape Town, the Cape Winelands and | | | | the Fish River Canyon. By staying at one of |
| Stellenbosch before heading northwards | | | | the lodges in the immediate vicinity or |
| through the beautiful area of Namaqualand and | | | | spending the night in the nearby town of |
| into Namibia. From here you can explore the | | | | Keetmanshoop a visit to the Fish River Canyon |
| Fish River Canyon. Luderitz, Namib Naukluft | | | | and Hobas viewpoint makes for a nice day |
| Park, Sossusvlei and Sesriem. If time allows | | | | excursion. |
| you can head towards the coast and Swakopmund | | | | |
| before continuing northwards to the | | | | Driving west one can visit the small harbor |
| magnificent Etosha National Park, finally | | | | town of Luderitz with its old German colonial |
| ending your trip with a night or two in | | | | architecture. The long drive can be broken up |
| Windhoek to unwind. | | | | by an overnight or short lunch break in the |
| | | | settlement of Aus which is also home to the |
| Planning your next self-drive trip to Africa? | | | | wild Horses of the Namib Desert. At Garub |
| Why not go for the newly established Cape | | | | there is a permanent waterhole for these |
| Namibia Route. The route combines the Western | | | | desert dwellers and you are likely to see the |
| and Northern Cape region to the south of | | | | feral horses. |
| Namibia making it an ideal point to point | | | | |
| holiday vacation exploring two countries. | | | | The Ghost town of Kolmanskop is only 20 km |
| | | | east of Luderitz and well worth a visit back |
| Cape Town is the ideal starting point for | | | | in time. The town was built in the 1920's |
| your holiday as the international airport | | | | during the diamond rush and was abandoned |
| provides access to all the major travel | | | | when bigger and better diamonds were found |
| routes from America, Asia, Europe and the | | | | further along the coast. The area is still |
| rest of Africa. Cape Town, also known as the | | | | abandoned and the desert has encroached over |
| 'mother city' offers a plethora of activities | | | | the entire town, giving an eerie feeling and |
| ranging from hiking up Table Mountain to | | | | real meaning to the word "ghost." |
| joining a helicopter flight to Cape Point | | | | |
| from the V&A Waterfront. Spending your first | | | | Heading north to the central Namib Naukluft |
| few days in Cape Town you can explore the | | | | Park you will find the red sand dunes of |
| West Coast and the Cape Winelands. | | | | Sossusvlei and the Sesriem Canyon. See the |
| Accommodation ranges from good quality | | | | Tsauchab River disappear into these massive |
| Guesthouses to up market Boutique Hotels - | | | | giants of the Namib Desert. The sediment |
| the selection is endless. | | | | brought down by the ephemeral river forms the |
| | | | pan that is known as Sossusvlei. Having |
| Making your way slowly north towards Namibia | | | | experienced the many highlights this tourist |
| you stop in Springbok, the heart of the | | | | route has to offer, a 4 to 5 hour drive will |
| Namaqualand. When in season (July - | | | | take you to Windhoek and an afternoon flight |
| September) this area turns into the most | | | | back to Cape Town or straight on to Europe. |
| spectacular flower wonderland. Various small | | | | |
| National Parks offer visitors unique views of | | | | You could of course drive this route in |
| this arid landscape. A small detour will | | | | opposite direction or add on to your travel |
| bring you east to the Orange River and the | | | | and explore northern Namibia or the rest of |
| Augrabies Falls. The two major border posts | | | | South Africa, the choices are endless! For |
| into Namibia are at Vioolsdrift/ Noordoewer | | | | your next holiday why not set a bit more time |
| when coming from the town of Springbok and | | | | aside and enjoy the best of two countries, |
| Nakop/ Ariamsvlei when having gone the detour | | | | South Africa and Namibia. |