Bush, Beach, and Dunes

Departing Windhoek we visit the dusty, white salt pan of Etosha National Park. The pan is 150km’s long and in some places 50km wide and take up an enormous part of the park; it is so large in fact it can be seen from space! The pan itself attracts thousands of migrating flamingos after the rains when water covers the surface forming a very shallow lake. Other waterholes around the park attract various wildlife such as, elephants, zebra, wildebeest and black rhino, so with the help of your guide and a bit of patience you will hopefully get some excellent sightings.

After our safari in Etosha we will head towards the Atlantic Ocean that hugs the shoreline of Swakopmund. This is a cool break along the African road in both senses of the word with (what may seem out of place) German architecture and rolling waves welcoming the desert traveler.

The last leg of our trip takes us to the iconic red dunes of Sossusvlei, situated in the Namib-Naukluft National Park in southwestern Namibia.

Each destination takes us through an extraordinary landscape, with plenty of activities to partake in along the way.

ITINERARY

Day 1

· Collected from Windhoek and travel to Etosha National Park - the journey will take approximately 5.5 hours, passing through the cities of Okahandja and Otjiwarongo

· Arrive in the afternoon

· Check in to lodge

· Afternoon at leisure to swim or wander around and stretch your legs!

· Dinner

Overnight: Etosha Village DBB

Day 2

• Today we will spend the day in Etosha National Park looking for wildlife and traversing this expansive land

• Picnic lunch enjoyed enroute

• Return to the village in the early evening for dinner under the stars (if the weather permits)

Overnight: Etosha Village DBB

Day 3

· Early morning departure for Swakopmund – this is a long day driving and offers a brilliant glimpse into the vast landscapes of Namibia

· We arrive in the afternoon and check in to guesthouse

· The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the town and enjoy some dinner at one of the many restaurants on offer

Overnight: Swakopmund Guesthouse B&B

Day 4

· Today we visit the local market and have the choice of signing up for additional activities that depart from the town (Alternatively, spend the day relaxing on the beach!).

Overnight: Swakopmund Guesthouse B&B

Day 5

· Early morning departure for Sossusvlei through the Namib desert

· Stop off enroute in the unique desert town of Solitaire for a relaxing break

· Arrive at our lodge in the late afternoon

· The rest of the day is at leisure to experience the true wonder of desert life from the comfort of the lodge

Overnight: Sossusvlei Lodge B&B

Day 6

· As the sun rises, we enter the Namib Naukluft National Park and are met by the startling red dunes of Sossusvlei

· Opportunity to climb Dune 45, or Big Daddy for those who are super fit!

· Visit Deadvlei, a photographer’s dream!

· Return to the lodge in the afternoon and spend the rest of the day relaxing under the desert sky

Overnight: Sossusvlei Lodge B&B

Day 7

• Early morning departure for Windhoek

Included in tour:

· 2 nights Etosha Village DBB

· 2 nights Swakopmund Guesthouse BB

· 2 nights Sossuvlei Lodge BB

· Certified guide

· Air-conditioned vehicle

· Road transfer ex Windhoek to Etosha Village

· Full day safari in Etosha National Park

· Park fees

· Road transfer ex Etosha to Swakopmund

· Market visit

· Beach

· Road transfer ex Swakopmund to Sossuvlei

· Namib-Naukluft National Park

· Sossuvlei Dunes

· Deadvlei

· Park Fees

· Return transfer to Windhoek

Excluded from tour:

· Lunches

· Dinner x 4 Swakopmund & Sossusvlei

· Non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks

· Additional activities

· Gratuities

· Items purchased of a personal nature

· International flights

· Travel insurance

· Visa fees where relevant

What to bring

· Sunscreen, sun hat & sunglasses

· Suitable layers for the season you intend to travel (light cotton materials work well in the desert)

· Jersey, light jacket for the evenings

· Comfortable walking shoes

· Camera

· Swimwear