TOUR HIGHLIGHTS • View wildlife in Etosha National Park • See the impressive bushman paintings in Damaraland • Explore the quaint seaside town of Swakopmund • Be amazed by the highest sand dunes in the world, at Sossusvlei
TOUR INCLUDES
Transportation • Tour in an air-conditioned micro-bus or 18 seater mini-buses Professionally Escorted • Discover Namibia with our professional English speaking Tour Guides Accommodation • Rooms with private facilities, on a twin share basis • All accommodation is of a 3 star standard Dining Inclusions • 9 Breakfasts • 7 Dinners Plus • Hotel porterage included • Namibian Wildlife Resorts Conservation Levy included Please Note • Tour starts from Windhoek city hotels and ends back at Windhoek city hotels with a drop off at Windhoek International Airport by 16h00 • This tour is operated in English only • This tour is also available as a 6 Night / 7 Day option which ends on Day 7 with a drop off in Windhoek late morning, called the Etosha, Damaraland and Swakopmund Highlights Tour
ITINERARY
Day 1: (Sun) Windhoek / Etosha National Park (D) Depart Windhoek and head north via Okahandja, for a visit to a local market, to shop for wood carvings and curios. We arrive at our lodge late afternoon.
Day 2: (Mon) Etosha National Park (BD) Today we will spend a full day in this world-class game park, visiting a number of waterholes to observe the wildlife. Etosha, translated, means ‘The place of dry water’ and here we get our first view of the magnificent pan.
Day 3: (Tue) Etosha National Park (BD) We travel along the vast salt-pan with stops at various waterholes and game viewing en route. After lunch we continue through the Park and on to our overnight stop.
Day 4: (Wed) Etosha National Park / Damaraland (BD) An early start to see the highlights of Damaraland - one of the last true wilderness areas in Africa. We head through Outjo, Khorixas, the capital of this region. We pass through scenic landscapes and Damara villages before we reach the Petrified Forest. We visit the rock engravings at Twyfelfontein, the fascinating geological features such as the Organ Pipes and Burnt Mountain.
Day 5: (Thu) Damaraland (BD) This morning is an optional excursion to visit the ‘White Lady’ situated in the nearby Brandberg Mountains. This 3 hour hiking excursion (requires an average level of fitness) will take you to see the famous rock art paintings whilst offering some spectacular views of the open plains of the Damaraland. Those who chose not to partake in this excursion can relax at the lodges pool enjoying the day at leisure.
Day 6: (Fri) Damaraland / Swakopmund (B) We continue via Henties Bay to the charming coastal resort of Swakopmund. Spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure, which options including a visit to the museum, the aquarium, the crystal gallery, or simply to just explore the town.
Day 7: (Sat) Swakopmund (B) Today is at leisure to explore further this charming town. Maybe indulge in a harbour cruise or do a Scenic flight, or perhaps one of the numerous adventure activities on offer.
Day 8: (Sun) Swakopmund / Sossusvlei (BD) This morning we visit some of the regions natural wonders such as the ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis and the Moon Landscape before continuing to the edges of the Namib Desert and then proceed through the southern region of the Namib Naukluft Park, the Kuiseb Canyon, and the Gaub Pass before we reach our accommodation.
Day 9: (Mon) Sossusvlei (BD) We visit the spectacular dunes at Sossusvlei, reputedly the highest dunes in the world. Energetic guests may choose to climb to the top of the dunes, before returning to our lodge.
Day 10: (Tue) Sossusvlei / Windhoek (B) This morning we have a leisurely start and drive through the scenic Spreetshoogte Pass (road conditions permitting) on to Windhoek. You arrive at your Windhoek city hotel at approximately 15h00, alternatively you can be dropped off at the Windhoek International Airport by 16h00.
Optional Pre Tour Package On arrival at Windhoek Airport (Saturday) you will be met and transferred to your hotel with the remainder of your afternoon at leisure. You will be collected on Sunday morning for the start of your tour. Can also book POST TOUR accommodation in Windhoek.
