Deserts and Wildlife of Namibia

Windhoek, Waterberg, Etosha, Damaraland, Skeleton Coast, Swakopmund, and Sossusvlei (14 days / 13 nights)

Overview:

Namibia truly is a unique holiday destination which never fails to enthral. A photographer’s paradise it is a land of contrasts with big game safaris, spectacular vistas and an exhilarating sense of space. While highlights include game viewing in Etosha, sunsets in Damaraland and the infamous dunes of Sossusvlei, Namibia has far more to offer. Dip your toe in and you will be smitten…

Itinerary:

Day 1: Windhoek, The Elegant Guest house(B&B)
A day to settle in and explore the picturesque city of Windhoek or simply relax at The Elegant Guesthouse situated in a quiet and peaceful residential area close to the city centre.

Days 2 & 3: Okonjima, Okonjima Bush Camp (DB&B)

A drive north towards the Waterberg brings you to Okonjima. Enjoy unique cheetah interactions and an introduction to the work of the Africat Foundation’s big cat rehabilitation program.

Days 4 & 5: Etosha (east), Onguma Tented Camp (DB&B)
The game rich eastern side of the Etosha National Park is one of Southern Africa’s premier safari destinations. Enjoy open vehicle game drives on the private Onguma reserve or in neighbouring Etosha.

Day 6: Etosha (south), Okaukeujo Resort (DB&B)
A full day to traverse the national park, stopping en route to experience the vast nothingness of Etosha Pan. In the afternoon arrive at Okaukuejo resort at the southern border of Etosha Park.  

Days 7 & 8: Damaraland, Camp Kipwe (DB&B)
Bidding farewell to the wildlife make your way into the spectacular rocky desert of Damaraland and to your accommodation Camp Kipwe. Attractions include rare desert adapted elephants, the San rock art sites of Twyfelfontein and spectacular scenery and sunsets.

Day 9 &10: Swakopmund, Swakopmund Guesthouse (B&B)
The quaint, seaside town of Swakopmund gives a welcome respite from the desert as well as an opportunity for a variety of activities including dune boarding and quad-biking in the nearby dunes. Your accommodation will be in the Swakopmund Hotel, built around the old German train station building.

Day 11: Sossusvlei, Desert Homestead (DB&B)
Drive south into the most ancient of deserts, the Namib, for an opportunity to see the sun rise over the famous ochre red dunes of Sossusvlei from your accommodation Desert Homestead.

Day 12 & 13: Namibrand, Wolwedans Dunes Camp (FB&A)
Spend your 2 final nights in the heart of the 200,000 ha private Namibrand Nature Reserve at Wolwedans Dunes Lodge. In this land of stretching blue skies, endless plains and soft, pastel colours you will find beauty to feed the soul, tranquillity to clear the mind and space for your imagination to fly.

Day 14:    
Leave behind your desert paradise and make your way back to Windhoek where you drop off your rental vehicle and board your flight home.

• 14 Days car rental, Nissan X-Trail (2x4) or similar
• 1 night Windhoek, The Elegant Guesthouse, B&B
• 2 nights Okonjima, Okonjima Bush Camp, DB&B
• 2 nights Etosha National Park (east), Onguma Tented Camp, DB&B
• 1 night Etosha National Park, Okaukuejo Resort, DB&B
• 2 nights Damaraland, Camp Kipwe, DB&B
• 2 nights Swakopmund, Swakopmund Hotel, B&B
• 1 night Sossoussvlei, Desert Homestead, DB&B
• 2 nights NamibRand, Wolwedans Dunes Camp, Full board & activities

Note: 

• Price based on two adults sharing travelling in July 2012.
• The above excludes all flights and activities not specified.
• Euro equivalents are for guideline only and subject to exchange rate fluctuations

Upgrade option:

Sossusvlei Fly In

Reduce the time you spend in the car by ending your holiday with air transfers from Swakopmund to the Namib Desert and back to Windhoek.
Additional price from:  R 8,800 / person sharing (approx €880)

Something Different:

Okahirongo Elephant Lodge
Remote, inaccessible and truly wild, Kaokoland is one of Namibia’s best kept secrets.  
Accommodation from:  R2,800 / person / night, FB&A

Not what you were looking for?

• The Wilds of Botswana – from US$ 3,730 / person sharing [Fly In]
• Botswana Explorer – from US$4,405 / person sharing [Escorted]

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