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Best of Namibia Safari (13 days)

13 days duration 
 

Day 1 Tuesday
  Arrive Windhoek
 
Your tour begins on arrival at your hotel for tonight. Windhoek, with its lingering heritage of old German architecture, activities and atmosphere, is a very interesting city.
 
Day 2 Wednesday
  Windhoek / Namib Desert
 
You have the morning at leisure before departing from Windhoek in the early afternoon. Today's journey takes you via the Spreedshoogte Pass (or Kuiseb Canyon) and Solitaire, to your lodge bordering on the Namib Desert. Here you spend the next two nights under the vast African sky. (BD)
 
Day 3 Thursday
  Namib Desert - Sossusvlei
 
Today is an early departure for Sossusvlei, stopping in the dune belt to enjoy the ever changing colours of the world's highest sand dunes. The morning is spent walking amongst the dunes of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. Enroute back to the lodge you visit the rugged Sesriem Canyon. This afternoon you are taken for a nature drive before returning to the lodge for your final night in the desert. (BLD)  
 
Day 4 Friday
  Namib Desert / Swakopmund
 
After breakfast you travel via Kuiseb Canyon enroute to your hotel in the town of Swakopmund, with its German Colonial atmosphere. It is the principal coastal resort of Namibia where time is spent at leisure to enjoy the charm of this old town. You arrive around midday and the the rest of the day at leisure. (B)
  
Day 5 Saturday
  Swakopmund
 
Today is at leisure to explore the town and undertake any of the optional tours on offer. (BD)
 
Day 6 Sunday
  Swakopmund / Damaraland
 
Travelling via the Skeleton Coast you see the Rock Art and the Organ Pipes before arriving at your lodge in the wilderness of Damaraland for a fabulous two-night stay. (BLD)
 
Day 7 Monday
  Damaraland
 
This morning you will undertake a drive in rocky Damaraland, one of Africa's last wilderness areas. In the late afternoon you are taken on a guided nature walk. (BLD)
 
Day 8 Tuesday
  Damaraland / Otjiwarongo
 
Following breakfast you visit a Himba community near Kamanjab. The Himba are a semi-nomadic tribe, who live in scattered settlements throughout the region. They are characterised by their proud yet friendly stature and the women are noted for their unusual beauty, enhanced by intricate hairstyles and traditional dress. Time is spent at this traditional Himba settlement learning more about these fascinating people. Following the visit you complete the drive to your lodge for the night. (BLD)
 
Day 9 Wednesday
  Otjiwarongo / Etosha National Park
 
Early this morning you undertake a game drive near the lodge. Later you are taken via Outjo to your lodge located adjacent to Etosha National Park. In the afternoon the first safari drive is done into the park to look for the numerous animals and birds that call the park home. (BD)
 
Day 10 Thursday
  Etosha National Park
 
Today is spent exploring Etosha and visiting various animal attracting waterholes. (BD)  
 
Day 11 Friday
  Etosha National Park
 
Another day is spent exploring the park. Due to its size you should visit different areas to yesterday. Tonight is spent in a comfortable room in one of the parks rest camps. The evening can be spent watching an amazing diversity of animals around the floodlit waterhole bordering the rest camp. (BD)
 
Day 12 Saturday
  Etosha National Park / Windhoek
 
Following breakfast you depart for Windhoek via Okahandja where you visit a local craft market. On arrival in Windhoek in the late afternoon you are taken to your hotel or guesthouse for a final night. (B)
 
Day 13 Sunday
  Depart Windhoek
 
After breakfast you are taken to Windhoek Airport where your tour ends. (B)  
  
 
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TOUR DATES
  • Departs weekly

 

TIME TO VISIT
  • BEST:
    March to August
  • SHOULDER:
    September to March
    (hot & some rain) 

 

COUNTRIES VISITED
  • Namibia

  

STAR RATING
  • 3-star to 4-star only

  

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • Expert English speaking guide in each location
  • Windhoek
  • The Namib Desert
  • Sossusvlei & Deadvlei
  • Swakopmund Resort Town, Namibia
  • The picturesque Skeleton Coast
  • The wilderness of Damaraland
  • Himba community visit
  • Etosha National Park 

 

ITINERARY IN BRIEF
  • Windhoek (1 night)
  • Namib Desert (2 nights)
  • Swakopmund (2 nights)
  • Damaraland (2 nights)
  • Otjiwarongo (1 night)
  • Etosha National Park (3 nights)
  • Windhoek (1 night) 

  

TOUR INCLUSIONS
  • Accommodation in Tourist-class (3-star), Superior-class (4-star) or Deluxe-class (5-star) hotels or lodges, all with private facilities unless stated otherwise.
  • "Meet & greet" transfer service.
  • All tours and excursions with English-speaking, specialist local guides.
  • All admission fees on such tours.
  • Meals throughout as indicated (B = Breakfast  L =  Lunch  D = Dinner).
  • All ground transport as described.

  

NOT INCLUDED
  • Airfares unless stated otherwise.
  • Airport departure & entry taxes.
  • Items of a personal nature.
  • Passport and visa fees.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Excess baggage.
  • Porterage.
  • Tipping.