Why this route.
Why it works: wine country and city, then the wildest coast in southern Africa.
- Vineyard estates and fine dining
- Skeleton Coast ground and aerial excursion
- Himba community visits
Perfect for.
Day by day.
Sample camps shown below — your consultant can substitute alternatives in the same region and tier.
- Days 1–2Cape Cadogan Boutique HotelCape Town
- Days 3–5Leeu EstatesFranschhoek
- Day 6The Weinberg WindhoekWindhoek
- Days 7–9Hoanib Skeleton Coast CampHoanib River, Skeleton Coast National Park boundary · Wilderness Safaris
- Days 10–11Serra CafemaKunene River, Marienfluss Conservancy, Namibia/Angola border · Wilderness Safaris
- Day 12DepartureOnward or homeward flights
On the map.
Photo gallery.
Includes & excludes.
Includes
- The standard items
- Winelands tour
- Breakfast at city hotels
Excludes
- The standard items
- Personal purchases
Handy hints.
What to pack
Lightweight, neutral-tone clothing with a warm layer for cool mornings, a waterproof jacket, a sun hat and well-worn boots. Full packing list on our Client Planning Reference.
Malaria
Parts of this route are in malaria areas — consult your physician or medical advisor before departure.
Gratuities
Tipping your guide and tracker is customary but never obligatory. See our full gratuities guidance.
Currency
US dollars are widely accepted at safari camps and lodges; carry small notes for gratuities and extras.
Planning tip
Serra Cafema is the Himba highlight.
Detailed itinerary.
Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel — Cape Town
2 nights at Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel (Cape Town). Your consultant will confirm the exact camp, transfers and activity programme for your dates.
Leeu Estates — Franschhoek
3 nights at Leeu Estates (Franschhoek). Your consultant will confirm the exact camp, transfers and activity programme for your dates.
The Weinberg Windhoek
The Weinberg Windhoek is a sophisticated boutique hotel within the Am Weinberg Estate at 13 Jan Jonker Road, positioned in the Klein Windhoek valley. 1 night at this camp.
Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp is one of the strongest high-end safari properties in northern Namibia, marketed as the only permanent camp with access to both the Skeleton Coast and the dry Hoanib River ecosystem. 3 nights at this camp.
Serra Cafema
Serra Cafema is one of Namibia's genuinely exceptional properties and the clear flagship of the far-north portfolio — one of the most remote permanent camps in southern Africa, on the Kunene River right on the Angolan border. 2 nights at this camp.
Departure
Transfer to the airport or airstrip for onward or homeward flights. Transfer modes and flight timings are confirmed by your consultant.