Day 1 Cape TownTravel to South Africa and visit Cape Town, where the imposing plateau of Table Mountain is the crowning glory. Use free time to explore the vibrant atmosphere of this beautiful city by visiting cafes, galleries, restaurants, shops and beaches. Day 2 Lambert's BaySouth Africa's quaint coastal town of Lamberts Bay is best explored on foot. View spectacular flocks of gannet that breed here in the months of August and September, then indulge in a fresh seafood feast in the evening. Day 3 Orange RiverTravel to Namibia and journey to the serenity of the Orange River. Day 4 Fish River CanyonGlide across the waters in a canoe, under the shadow of the ancient Richtersveld Mountains. Drive to Fish River Canyon, one of the largest canyons in the world. A beautiful area teeming with birdlife and small mammals, this landscape is seriously photogenic. Day 5 SossusvleiTravel to the vast and imposing sands of the Namib Desert - the red, dusty landscapes are breathtaking. Days 6-7 SwakopmundWith the help of a knowledgeable local guide, climb some of the world's highest dunes and learn about the parched landscape of the Sossusvlei. Experience the immense silence of the desert while travelling across the strange moonscapes of the Namib-Naukluft Park. After the desert adventure, travel to Swakopmund to enjoy beaches, European architecture, boutiques and scores of good restaurants. Day 8 WindhoekTravel to Namibia's colonial-style capital, Windhoek, stopping to buy colourful tribal souvenirs from locals at markets along the way. After this introductory tour around the country, perhaps stay longer to experience Namibia in even more depth.
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