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