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Day 1
Monday
Windhoek
Met on arrival at Windhoek airport and transferred to
your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to explore.
Overnight: Safari Court Hotel, or similar.
Day 2
Tuesday
Etosha National Park
Meet with other members of the group and travel via
Okahandja to Etosha National Park (400 km –
approximately 5 hours 30 minutes). Overnight: Etosha
Rest Camp, or similar. (b,d)
Day 3
Wednesday
Etosha National Park
A full day game drive in a closed vehicle. Overnight:
Etosha Rest Camp, or similar. (b,d)
Day 4
Thursday
Etosha National Park
A day in search of game in Etosha. After lunch at a rest
camp (payable locally), continue west through the park
to the gate, then travel 70 km – approximately 1 hour, to
your accommodation. Overnight: Namatubis Guest Farm,
or similar. (b,d)
Day 5
Friday
Damaraland
An early start to see the highlights of Damaraland – one
of the last true wilderness areas in Africa. Head through
Outjo, to Khorixas, the capital of this region. Next pass
through scenic landscapes and Damara villages before
reaching the Petrified Forest. Arrive at your lodge at
lunch time (250 km – approximately 3 hours 30 minutes).
Overnight: Damara Mopane Lodge, or similar. (b,d)
Day 6
Saturday
Damaraland
Today visit the rock engravings at Twyfelfontein, the
fascinating geological features such as the Organ Pipes
and Burnt Mountain. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight:
Damara Mopane Lodge, or similar. (b,d)
Day 7
Sunday
Swakopmund
Continue to Henties Bay, then proceed to the charming
coastal resort of Swakopmund where the remainder of
the day is at leisure (350 km – approximately 5 hours).
Overnight: Hotel Eberwein, or similar. (b)
Day 8
Monday
Swakopmund
Day at leisure to take part in the many exciting activities
in Swakopmund. An exciting option is a living desert tour
where you learn about the creatures that live in the
desert. Overnight: Hotel Eberwein, or similar. (b)
Day 9
Tuesday
Sossusvlei
Morning visits to Welwitchia and Moon Landscape en
route to the Namib Desert (350 km – approximately
5 hours). Overnight: Namib Desert Lodge, or similar. (b,d)
Day 10
Wednesday
Sossusvlei
Visit the dunes at Sossusvlei, with the opportunity to
climb to the top before returning to the lodge.
Overnight: Namib Desert Lodge, or similar. (b,d)
Day 11
Thursday
Windhoek
Drive through the scenic Spreetshoogte Pass and on to
Windhoek airport (350 km – approximately 5 hours) for
your onward journey. (b)
Namibian Discovery
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1 night Windhoek – 3 nights Etosha – 2 nights Damaraland – 2 nights Swakopmund – 2 nights Sossusvlei
This tour visits all of Namibia's 'hot-spots'
including Etosha National Park, the country’s
greatest wildlife reserve. Then on to Damaraland,
a mountainous wilderness region renowned for its
outstanding natural beauty. Travel to Swakopmund
with its colonial architecture, atmospheric streets
and delicious seafood, then finally to Sossusvlei in
the heart of the Namib Desert and home to the
world's tallest sand dunes, some of which tower
over 300 meters high. Watching the changing mood
and colors at sunrise and sunset is one of
Namibia's highlights.
This is a shared tour with a maximum of 16
people.
