Overview
About the Package:
Embark on a luxury 19-day safari that takes you across the vast desert landscapes of Namibia on a road trip to discover the beauty of this fascinating country. Visit Windhoek, the capital city before making your way into the sunrise in search of the memories that await, beyond the horizon. Explore the mining Ghost Town outside Luderitz, the massive sand dunes of Sossusvlei and the shipwrecked Skeleton Coast. Witness the epic views of the Fish River Canyon, study the rock formations and bushman rock art in Damaraland and traverse the stunning Etosha National Park, home to some of Africa’s greatest wildlife. A magnificent desert safari that reveals the best of Namibia.
Safari types: Desert Safari, Family Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
You will visit:Etosha National Park, Damaraland, Skeleton Coast, Kunene River, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Fish River Canyon, Namib Desert, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Sossusvlei, Kaokoland, Kolmanskop, Luderitz
Wildlife:Birds, Antelope, Oryx/Gemsbok, Black-faced Impala, Zebra, Hippo, Crocodile, Hyena, Cheetah, Leopard, Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Wild Dog, Jackal, Warthog, Eland, Damara Dik Dik, Kudu, Wildebeest
Activities:Game Drive, Walking Safari, Boat Cruise, Hot Air Balloon, Nature Walk, Optional Activities, Village Visit, Birding, Cultural Experience
Getting around:Transfer Vehicle, 4x4 Vehicle
Start/end:Start/end in Windhoek
Minimum age:6
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Day - 1 : Windhoek
You will be met by one of our representatives before heading out for a tour around the city of Windhoek. Spend the rest of the day relaxing at your guesthouse before heading back into town for a delicious dinner at one of the many well known restaurants.
Overnight at Olive Grove Guesthouse
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Day - 2 : Windhoek - Kalahari
After breakfast you will make your way to the Kalahari, home of the famous red sand dunes. You will have the opportunity to go on game and nature drives in the desert and enjoy a bushman experience. Relax for the rest of the day at the lodge before dinner.
Overnight at Camelthorn Lodge
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Day - 3 : Kalahari - Fish River Canyon
A day on the road as you make your way through beautiful landscapes on the way to the famous Fish River Canyon. Make your way via the Mariental, Keetmanshoop and Karas regions while also stopping at Giant’s Playground and Quiver Tree Forest to see the huge aloes that grow there. Arrive at your lodge in time to witness the beautiful sunset and enjoy a delicious dinner.
Overnight at Canyon Roadhouse
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Day 4:Fish River Canyon - Luderitz
Enjoy the stunning canyon views in the morning before heading through the wide open desert plains on your way to the coast. Drive via Aus for the chance to see some desert horses if you are lucky. Arrive in Lüderitz and explore some of the town before making your way to your guesthouse in the evening.
Overnight at Alte Villa Boutique Guesthouse
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Day - 5:Luderitz
Today you will have the opportunity to visit the eerie Kolmanskop Ghost Town. The abandoned mining town has been slowly recaptured by the desert as it slowly fills the remaining building with sand and leaves you contemplating what the town was like before. Later you will enjoy some lunch and dinner at any of the local restaurants before heading back to your guesthouse.
Overnight at Alte Villa Boutique Guesthouse
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Day - 6:Luderitz - Namib Desert
After breakfast, you will depart for the Namid Desert, commonly refereed to as the ‘sea of sand’. You will head back through Aus and then north via Helmeringhausen. Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy some down time at the lodge before your full day of exploring in the morning.
Overnight at Desert Homestead Lodge
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Day - 7:Namib-Naukluft National Park, Sossusvlei
Wake up early to make the most of your day in the desert. Head to Sossusvlei in the Namib-Naukluft National Park, famous for its huge sand dunes. Spend a full day exploring the Sossusvlei, Dead Vlei, Dune 45, Big Daddy and Elim Dunes and the Sesriem Canyon. Optional activities today include a hot-air balloon safari and nature drives between the huge dunes.
Overnight at Desert Homestead Lodge
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Day - 8:Namib Desert - Swakopmund
After breakfast you will head north to Solitaire, then west as you cross over the Tropic of Capricorn and travel through the Gaub and Kuiseb Canyons via the Namib Gravel Plains. You will be driving to the famous Skeleton Coast, the barren Namibian coastline that is littered with shipwrecks offering fascinating views of an almost apocalyptic scene. Arrive at your luxury hotel and enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at leisure.
Overnight at Swakopmund Luxury Suites
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Day - 9:Swakopmund & Walvis Bay
Enjoy a full day exploring Swakopmund and Walvis Bay and take part in a variety of activities, including a dolphin cruise, Sandwich Harbour excursion (a real Skeleton Coast experience), dune quad biking, sand boarding and sea kayaking amongst many others. Lunch and dinner can be enjoyed at any of the restaurants overlooking the ocean.
Overnight at Swakopmund Luxury Suites
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Day - 10:Swakopmund - Damaraland
In the morning you will head north along the Skeleton Coast, making your way via Henties Bay to visit the Cape Cross seal colony. You will also stop at Lichen Fields and later make your way inland, through the wide open plains that will take you to the Twyfelfontein area. Here you will visit Namibia’s open air museum, the Twyfelfontein rock engravings and the interesting organ pipes rock formations and fascinating Burnt Mountain. In the late afternoon you will also be able to visit the Damara Living Museum for a hint of culture.
Overnight at Camp Kipwe
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Day - 11:Damaraland - Opuwo
In the morning you will leave Twyfelfontein and head north via Palmwag, crossing the Hoanib River and the Joubert Pass to Opuwo in the heart of Kaokoland. Opuwo is a small African town, home to the traditional Himba, Herero, Damara and Owambo tribes. Depending on the time you arrive, you could enjoy a Himba village visit in the afternoon before heading to your hotel for the evening.
Overnight at Opuwo Country Hotel
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Day - 12:Opuwo - Epupa Falls
Today takes you north, to the Angolan border, to the beautiful Epupa Falls. Enjoy two nights in this stunning region of the country in a beautiful camp that sits along the Kunene River.
Overnight at Epupa Camp
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Day - 13:Epupa Falls
Enjoy a a full day of culture and adventure on a hike along the Kunene River, offering amazing views of the falls as you make your way to a few traditional Himba villages. Meet the locals and get the chance to catch a glimpse into their fascinating way of life. Later you will make your way back to the camp for a relaxed evening.
Overnight at Epupa Camp
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Day - 14:Epupa Falls - Etosha National Park
In the morning you will head back towards Opuwo before driving to the western side of the Etosha National Park. Arrive in the afternoon and join an optional game drive to a hide that sits above one of the local watering holes and enjoy a day in the bush, watching the animals that come to drink.
Overnight at Hobatere Lodge
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Day - 15:Etosha National Park
After breakfast you will enter the Etosha National Park and enjoy a full day game drive, making your way from the western to the southern side of the park. Make your way across the reserve, visiting the watering holes in search of the 114 mammal and 340 bird species that can be found in this beautiful park.
Overnight at Etosha Village
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Day - 16:Etosha National Park
Today you will make your way from the south to the east of the park on another full day game drive. Enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking one of the watering holes before continuing your drive, heading to your beautiful camp for the evening.
Overnight at Mushara Bush Camp
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Day - 17:Etosha National Park
Today you can enjoy a full day of exploring the park or choose to take a more relaxed approach and enjoy the camp, heading out for shorter morning and afternoon games drives in search of the many beautiful animals in the reserve. Later you can enjoy a beautiful sunset before a delicious dinner.
Overnight at Mushara Bush Camp
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Day - 18:Etosha National Park - Central Namibia, Okonjima
Today you will leave Etosha and head to Okonjima in central Namibia. Arrrive in the early afternoon and enjoy some tea or coffee and cakes before heading out for your complimentary excursion. The town is home to the AfriCat Foundation that you can visit. Later you will make your way to your camp for the evening.
Overnight at Okonjima Plains Camp
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Day - 19:Okonjima - Windhoek
Wake up early for your morning visit to the large animal enclosures that mimic small game reserves and enjoy a game drive. Later you will make your way back to the lodge for a hearty breakfast before heading to Windhoek to catch your flight after an amazing adventure.