Price per person
from
11'692
CHF
Jewel of the desert
From Cape Town to the natural wonders of Namibia
From Cape Town, you travel over 3'600 km on the African Explorer special train through the impressive natural wonders of Namibia to Windhoek or vice versa. Endless expanses, breathtaking landscapes, the highest dunes in the world, fascinating wildlife in Etosha National Park and numerous reminders of German colonial history in Lüderitz, Swakopmund and Windhoek await you along the way.
Highlights
- Unique, almost 3'000 km long rail journey from Cape Town to Windhoek or vice versa
- Relaxed travel in the African Explorer
- Exclusive charter with German-speaking tour guide
- Excursions in small groups with a maximum of 12 guests in a minibus
- Overnight stays in stylish lodges in the Namib Desert and near the Etosha Park
- The unique wildlife of Namibia
- Fish River Canyon - Second largest canyon in the world
- UNESCO World Heritage Site Namib Desert, Sossusvlei with the highest dunes in the world
- Bizarre rock formations and lunar landscapes in the Namib-Naukluft National Park
- Game drives in Etosha National Park
- German small-town romance: Swakopmund
- Windhoek: Modernity and German tradition
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Impressions
Services
Included in the price
- 8 nights on the African Explorer special train in the booked sleeping compartment
- 1 overnight stay in a comfort hotel in Cape Town
- 2 nights in a lodge in the Namib Desert
- 1 overnight stay in a spacious safari lodge at the gateway to Etosha National Park
- 1 overnight stay in a city hotel in Windhoek
- Meals according to itinerary (F=breakfast, M=lunch, A=dinner)
- Specialty dinner and biltong tasting
- German-speaking tour guide for max. 25 guests each from Windhoek to Cape Town or v.v.
- German-speaking doctor on board
- All excursions and sightseeing including entrance fees according to the itinerary (without additionally bookable excursion program)
- Excursions and transfers in air-conditioned coaches
- Porter service from/to Windhoek / Cape Town airport
- Entertaining short lectures on board
- Detailed travel documents
Not included in the price
- Flights: air travel to Cape Town and return from Windhoek, or vice versa
- Optional excursion package
- Tips and personal expenses
- Drinks and meals not mentioned
- Travel insurance and cancellation insurance
More info
- On request, a pre‑ and post‑tour programme can be arranged. We will be happy to provide you with a personalised offer.
- Participants: min. 50 people, max. 64 people, international groups
Excursions: groups of up to 25 people. Each group is accompanied by its own French‑speaking local tour guide. - Vaccinations: no vaccinations are required when arriving from Europe. Malaria prophylaxis is recommended. Please consult your doctor or a tropical medicine specialist.
