Visit the highlights of the desert region with a trip to Sesriem and Sossusvlei to climb the world’s highest dunes on a catered, virtually all-inclusive lodging trip. Our all-inclusive tour gives you the chance to sit back, soak up the tranquility of the desert and enjoy the three Namibia must-see sights including skeleton coast and Swakopmund.
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Operating days: Everday
Departure time: 0830 hours
Duration: 6 Days
Departure point: Windhoek Airport/ Accommodation pick-up
Arrival point: Windhoek Airport/ Accommodation drop- off
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Windhoek Accommodation/ Airport Pick-up & Drop off
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Visit the highlights of the desert region with a trip to Sesriem and Sossusvlei to climb the world’s highest dunes on a catered, virtually all-inclusive lodging trip. Our all-inclusive tour gives you the chance to sit back, soak up the tranquility of the desert and enjoy the three Namibia must-see sights including skeleton coast and Swakopmund.
We will pick you up from your hotel or guest house at 9 am, depart straight on the way south to world-famous Sossusvlei via picturesque Spreetshoogte Pass. We will then have a Stop-over at the viewpoint to appreciate the endless view of the Namib. Our lunch at the Solitaire oasis. We will arrive at the lodge or campsite at 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 Moon Moutain Lodge or Similar
Meals: Dinner
Early in the morning, at sunrise, we will visit the Sesriem Gate to the remarkable Sossusvlei. We start off 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 back 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 Moon Moutain Lodge or Similar
Meals: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
Today we will move from desert to sea. On our way, we will cross the Tropic of Capricorn and traverse the Gaub. 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. Having arrived at the coast, we will 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 overnighted in Swakopmund. Dinner tonight is at the client’s own expense in a local restaurant.
Overnight at the Hotel a La Mer or Similar
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Today our adventure takes us through the infamous Skeleton Coast National Park all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. The Skeleton Coast is a very desolate but fascinating area. It is known for the Welwitschia mirabilis, the Northern Namibia sand sea, the derelict oil rig near Toscanini, the Huab lagoon and the diminishing remains of the Winston Shipwreck. On exiting the national park we stop for Instagram-worthy photos of the iconic skull and crossbones gate.
We arrive at Cape Cross lodge afternoon where we you will spend the overnight and have the opportunity for a sunset walk on the beach.
Overnight at the Cape Cross lodge or Similar
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Today we take a short walk to the Cape Cross Reserve. The reserve is home to one of the world’s largest breeding colonies of Cape Fur seals and during the breeding season (November-December) up to 200 000 plus seals can be spotted basking on the beach– a unique sight and smell to behold. After our visit to the seal colony, we continue traveling along the Skeleton Coast. Along the way, we stop to view the Zeila Shipwreck, one of the latest victims of the infamous Skeleton Coast from as recent as 2007.
Early this afternoon we reach Swakopmund, Namibia’s top seaside destination. The rest of the day is free for you to do some sightseeing and explore the quaint town on foot. Dinner tonight is at your own expense in one of Swakopmund’s excellent restaurants and our guide will be happy to make recommendations or bookings depending on what we feel like.
Overnight at the Hotel a La Mer or Similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Our last morning on Namibia Safari is an early start to hop on the shuttle back to Windhoek. You will arrive in Windhoek between 13h00 and 14h00. You will be dropped off at your accommodation of choice within Windhoek city limits or at the Airport for your onward journey.
Meals included: Breakfast
Please Note: Flights must be booked from 17:30 onwards should you plan to fly out on the last day.
