12 Days Namibia
2024 Namibia’s Dunes & Wildlife
Namibia has some of the most spectacular desert ecosystems in the world and offers a wide range of landscapes, wildlife and people. Its magical beauty and pristine landscapes make it an arid, sprawling paradise. Between the hospitable Namib Desert on the Atlantic coast and the cliffs of the high plateau inland stretches a panorama of colorful sand dunes, wide plains, savannahs teeming with African wildlife and rugged brown mountains. This landscape encompasses some of the world’s most pristine wilderness. It is the first country in the world to enshrine environmental protection in its constitution, leaving about 40 percent of the country under conservation.
Itinerary
The itinerary serves as an example and can be customized.
Day 1
Arrive at Windhoek International Airport
Continue over the Remhoogte Pass through beautiful countryside to the gates of the Namib Naukluft Park.
2 nights Sossusvlei Lodge DBB.
Day 2
Today we start before sunrise to Sossusvlei. With the rising sun you can experience the beautiful play of colors in the highest dunes in the world. Then we visit the Sesriem Canyon and in the afternoon we are back at the lodge and there is time for relax and pool.
Day 3
From the dune desert it goes into the gravel desert through the Ghaub and Kuiseb Canyon to the Atlantic to Swakopmund. There is a lot to experience here. 3 nights in the beautiful nice Cornerstone Guesthouse at B&B.
Day 4
You will be picked up at 8:00 a.m. and go on the Living Desert Tour. You drive up and down through the dunes in a 4×4 vehicle. Here you are shown the ‘little five’ of the Namib Desert. Afternoon free.
Day 5
At ± 7h45 you will be picked up and taken to the marina in Walfish Bay for your catamaran trip. Here you can experience whales, dolphins, seals and pelicans. Afternoon free for crystal gallery, museum, aquarium, shopping. There are great restaurants in Swakopmund.
Day 6
Today we head north past the large Erongo Mountains into the private nature reserve ERINDI. Here you can watch the comings and goings at the waterhole from your terrace. In the afternoon we go on a game drive to see the elephants, wild dogs, lions and much more.
Old Traders Lodge FB, 2 nights
Day 7
We get up early for a morning game drive. Then time to relax by the pool and/or spot wildlife at the waterhole.
Day 8
After a leisurely breakfast, head towards Etosha National Park. Tonight we stay at the great Etoscha Oberland Lodge. Here you can even see rhinos in a waterhole that is illuminated at night.
Day 9
We take a day trip to Etosha National Park in search of elephants, lions and more.
Overnight Etoscha Oberland Lodge DBB
Day 10 & 11
We drive from one waterhole to the other across the park to the Mushara Lodge DBB outside. 2 nights. Day 11: Game drives in the park, afternoon relaxing by the pool.
Day 12
Today we drive via Tsumeb and Otjiwarongo towards the airport for your departure in the evening.
p.p.: per person
B&B: Bed & Breakfast/ Bed & Breakfast
DBB: Dinner, Bed & Breakfast/ Bed, Dinner, Breakfast
FB: Full Board/ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bed
Price
Please note: no bookings have been made yet, so this offer is subject to accommodation and price changes.
Price per person based on 2 people: N$ 83 500.00
Price per person based on 4 people: N$ 62 400.00
(Exchange rate at www.oanda.com)
Included in the price:
Accommodation in double room, en suite with B&B in Swakopmund, otherwise with dinner as mentioned, Toyota Double Cab and its costs, Steffi as tour guide, Namibia map and info, mentioned activities at the lodges, entrance fees, water on the bus, taxes, Namibian Tourism Levy .
Not included in the price:
International flight, lunch, activities not mentioned, e.g. flight over the desert and/or Sossusvlei, drinks at the lodges, tips, laundry service, souvenirs.