7 Days/6 Nights Sossusvlei, Swakopmund and Etosha National Park
Tour Details
Start and end in Windhoek! With the sightseeing tour 7-Day Namibia Desert and Etosha National Park (Camping), you have a 7-day tour package taking you through Windhoek, Namibia, and Etosha National Park in Namibia.
Highlights
- Game drive to Etosha National Park.
- Explore the Namib desert.
- Discover Swakopmund coastal region and sandy beaches
Category: Mini- adventure- Shared
Single supplement: $210
Operating days: every day
Departure time: 0830 hours
Departure point: Windhoek accommodation pick-up
Arrival point: Windhoek accommodation drop-off
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7 Days / 6 Nights Sossusvlei, Swakopmund and Etosha National Park
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Price Includes
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- Game drives in a closed 4*4 jeep.
- All activities (Unless labelled as optional)
- All accommodation in NWR lodges (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labelled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Round trip airport transfer
- Meals on Half Board basis ( Breakfast and Dinner)
Price Excludes
- Flights
- Cost of visa
- Travel insurance
- Gratuity for driver and guide
- Meals not listed
- Personal expenses
- Scenic Flights over the dunes
- Hot Air Ballon
Itinerary
Day 1Windhoek-Namib Desert
We will pick you up from your hotel or guest house at 9 am and depart straight on the way south to the world-famous Sossusvlei via picturesque Spreetshoogte Pass. We will then have a Stop-over at the viewpoint to appreciate the endless view of Namib. Our lunch at the Solitaire oasis. We will arrive at the lodge or campsite around 3-4 pm. This time is extremely hot; we recommend that you spend the day cooling off by the pool. Early rest is required as tomorrow you are expected to wake early in the morning. Overnight at Sossu Dune Campsite or similar
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2Dune 45, Sossusvlei - Desert Experience
Early in the morning, we will visit the Sesriem Gate to the remarkable Sossusvlei. We start with climbing picturesque Dune 45, experiencing the beauty and vastness of the Orange-colored landscape. Off-road drive to the Dead Vlei, a place of Vast desert pan where dried-up, ancient acacias stand silent in the impressive, open-air gallery. If you have enough energy, you can climb one of the highest dunes on Earth, the ‚Big Daddy ‘or ‚Big Mama. After the morning excursion, we will return to Sesriem for lunch. We will take a break for 1-2 hours. Once the heat subsides, we will take a short excursion to Sesriem Canyon. These will be our last activities for the day. Overnight at Sossu Dune Campsite or similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 3Sossusvlei to Swakopmund
Today we will move from desert to sea. We will cross the Tropic of Capricorn and traverse the Gaub on our way. The Kuiseb passes, driving down to the dry river bed at the bottom of the Kuiseb Canyon before climbing up the other side and watching the spectacular desert landscape unfold before us. Having arrived at the coast, we will make a stop in Walvis Bay to enjoy the view of flamingos and other birds in the lagoons. We will take a short break for lunch. We overnight in Swakopmund. Dinner tonight is at the client’s own expense in a local restaurant. Overnight at Drift Guesthouse or similar.
Meal Plan: Breakfast.
Day 4Swakopmund- Cape Cross
In the morning, we will go on an excursion to the seal colony at Cape Cross, north of Swakopmund, where we will be able to experience thousands of fur seals at close range. The rest of the day will be free, with plenty of time to explore the town. Swakopmund is a charming seaside town with lots of shops, a good stretch of beach (although the Atlantic is quite cold here), and an open-air curio market. There is also an excellent museum, and the Namibian National Marine Aquarium is located in Swakopmund. Alternatively, various optional activities can be arranged. These include a boat tour (with oysters and champagne), scenic flights and micro-light flights over the desert, fishing trips (either from the beach or in a boat), quad-bike trips into the desert and over the sand dunes around Swakopmund, sandboarding, skydiving, and many other activities. Your guide will discuss all the possible optional activities with you and offer to make pre-bookings in advance.
Overnight at Drift Guesthouse or similar.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 5Swakopmund- Etosha National Park
You will be collected from your hotel between 08:00 and 08:30. We have a long drive today. On our way, we will stop in Usakos to fill up with petrol and provisions. We will have a picnic lunch in Outjo. We are expected to arrive in Okaukuejo in the afternoon. We will drive through some parts of the National park in search of various games. We will be at our respective accommodation just before sunset. Dinner will sum-up the adventure and rest will be required so that we can be able to wake up early and fresh for the full day game drive tomorrow. Overnight at Okaukuejo Campsite or Similar.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 6Etosha National Park
You will rise early, and soon after breakfast starts your full-day game drive in Etosha National Park. The early morning hours provide magnificent exploration as you visit the waterholes. You will get to see the Etosha pan (salt pan) before game driving across the park in search of the “Big 5” and other animal species. . Overnight at Namutoni Campsite or Similar
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 7Etosha to Windhoek
Be prepared for the long, scenic transit back to Windhoek. We pass through towns and rural areas, stopping in the small town of Okahandja, the home of Namibia’s largest wood carving market. The stalls operate on a local co-operative basis and offer a vast array of truly Namibian souvenirs. We are due back in Windhoek late afternoon/ early evening
