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Windhoek to Cape Town Road Trip

2 Day Trip from Namibia to South Africa

Windhoek to Cape Town Road Trip

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Namibia, South Africa

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2 days

1479 km
  • See the rare rose quartz collection at the White House Guest Farm.
  • Experience the beautiful desert surroundings along the Namibian roads.
  • Check out the beautiful flowers that surround you when you enter Namaqualand.
  • A journey from Windhoek to Cape Town.
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Johnieka HoltzhausenNamibia FlagNamibia

Passionate globetrotter and avid explorer, constantly fueled by the thrill of discovering uncharted territories

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Suggested Vehicles for hire

Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI SUV

Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI SUV
4 Seats | 5 Doors | 3 Medium Bags
  • Aircon
  • Power Steering
  • ABS
  • Diesel
Minimum rental: 1 day
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Toyota Corolla Quest Automatic Transmission

Toyota Corolla Quest Automatic Transmission
4 Seats | 4 Doors | 3 Large Bags | 1 Medium Bags
  • Aircon
  • Power Steering
  • ABS
  • Petrol
Minimum rental: 1 day
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Toyota RAV 4 AWD Automatic Transmission

Toyota RAV 4 AWD Automatic Transmission
5 Seats | 5 Doors | 3 Large Bags | 2 Medium Bags
  • Aircon
  • Power Steering
  • ABS
  • Petrol
Minimum rental: 1 day
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Road Trip Itinerary

Activities Kms Stay
Day 1 Drive from Windhoek to Rehoboth. 92
Day 1 Drive from Rehoboth to Mariental and stop for a milkshake at Wimpy in Mariental. 179
Day 1 Drive from Mariental to Keetmanshoop. 233
Day 1 Drive from Keetmanshoop to the White House Guest Farm and spend the night. 154 White House Guest Farm
Day 1 The next morning, make your way to the border post and drive through to South Africa. 151
Day 2 From the border, make your way to Springbok and stop at Wimpy for a burger and a milkshake. 124
Day 2 Drive from Springbok to Vredendal. 283
Day 2 Drive from Vredendal straight through to Cape Town and then you have reached the end of your journey. 303

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