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9 Day Canyons, Dunes & Wildlife Camping and Lodge Safari

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Duration

9 days

Group Size

1 to 6 people

Ages

5 - 80 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

This 9 day tour is the perfect overview of Namibia’s highlights. Enjoy incredible wildlife sightings in Etosha National Park before immersing ourselves into the rich culture of the Himba tribe and spending time on Namibia’s Skeleton Coast with a 1 nights stay in Swakopmund, Namibia’s adventure capital. Here we can enjoy any number of adrenaline-inducing optional activities before starting our journey south. From Swakopmunnd, we cross the Tropic of Capricorn, and then spend 2 nights in the Namib Desert, exploring Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and climbing Dune 45. We then continue to Namibia's deep south with visits to the ghost town of Kolmansop and Luderitz as well as the impressive Fish River Canyon and Quiver Tree Forest. This tour is a combination of camping and lodging, and the ultimate Namibian adventure for those looking for a combination of an affordable and comfortable safari!

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Pickup

What's included

Visit to Quiver Tree Forest

Tap Water

Transport in custom built safari vehicle with pop up roof

Pick-up and drop-off within Windhoek city limits

Guided tour of Kolmanskop Ghost Town

1 full day & 1 afternoon game drive in Etosha National Park

Lunch: 9

Dinner: 7

Breakfast: 8

Camping equipment excluding sleeping bag

1 day exploring Sossusvlei region including Sesriem Canyon

Airport transfers

3 nights accommodation & 5 nights camping - twin share basis

Visit to Fish River Canyon Viewpoint

Professional English speaking driver & guide

1hr Himba Village experience

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Itinerary

Day 1: Etosha National Park

We meet all together for brief pre-departure talk at Chameleon Backpackers before departing Windhoek.

Overnight in twin share rooms with en-suite bathrooms at Halali RestCamp.

Lunch: Cold meats and fresh salads with bread rolls or soup and bread in winter.

Dinner: A different dish each night – curries, pasta, braai (BBQ), stirfries etc

Day 2: Etosha National Park

After breakfast we pack our bags and head off on a morning game drives out into the park searching for predators. By mid morning our game drive takes us through to the Etosha Pan where we can see where the park gets it's name.

Overnight in twin share rooms with en-suite bathroom at Etosha Village.

Breakfast: Variety of cereals, yoghurt, fruit, cooked breakfast, toast, juice, tea/coffee

Lunch: Cold meats and fresh salads with bread rolls or soup and bread in winter.

Dinner: A delicious buffet dinner offering a selection of meats, stirfries, salads, soups and desserts.

Day 3: Himba visit & Swakopmund

Today is a long day in the vehicle travelling through rural Namibia. Our journey takes us through Damaraland where we have the chance to meet the Damara people where we can support them at their small pop up shop, as well as get to know them in their local environment.

Overnight in twin share rooms with en-suite bathroom at Hotel A La Mer.

Breakfast: A buffet breakfast of cereals, yoghurt, fruit, muffins, cooked breakfast, toast, juice, tea/coffee.

Lunch: Cold meats and fresh salads with bread rolls or soup and bread in winter.

Day 4: Namib Desert

Today we leave Swakopmund at 11h30 so we have the option to enjoy a rare sleep in and a leisurely breakfast or the chance to join one of the many optional activities. For the adrenaline junkies this could be flying down a sand dune head first at 60km/h on a sandboard or exploring the dune field on a quad biking tour.

Overnight camping at Sesriem campsite in the Namib Desert

Breakfast: Variety of cereals, yoghurt, fruit, cooked breakfast, toast, juice, tea/coffee

Lunch: Cold meats and fresh salads with bread rolls or soup and bread in winter.

Dinner: A different dish each night – curries, pasta, braai (BBQ), stirfries etc

Day 5: Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert

A pre-dawn departure from camp this morning means we can enjoy the dunes at first light. We drive down an ancient river bed, surrounded by towering dunes and our first stop is at the famous Dune 45 where we have the chance to climb to the top to enjoy the sunrise. On descent we replenish our energy and enjoy breakfast.

Overnight camping at Sesriem campsite in the Namib Desert.

Breakfast: 3 varieties of cereal, yoghurt or bananas, toast with a choice of 3 toppings, tea/coffee

Lunch: Cold meats and fresh salads with bread rolls or soup and bread in winter.

Dinner: A different dish each night – curries, pasta, braai (BBQ), stirfries etc

Day 6: Klein Aus Vista, Namib Desert

We enjoy a leisurely breakfast this morning and pack up camp, aiming to depart no later than 09h00.

Overnight camping at Klein Aus Vista campsite

Breakfast: 3 varieties of cereal, yoghurt or bananas, toast with a choice of 3 toppings, tea/coffee

Lunch: Cold meats and fresh salads with bread rolls or soup and bread in winter.

Dinner: A different dish each night – curries, pasta, braai (BBQ), stirfries etc

Day 7: Kolmanskop & Luderitz

After an early breakfast we make our way from Klein Aus to the ghost town, also known as Kolmanskop, situated 15km outside of Luderitz. During a diamond boom in 1910 Kolmanskop quickly became one of the richest towns in Africa boasting the southern hemisphere’s first X-ray machine, a bowling alley and luxury housing. As the diamond boom came to an end and the town’s inhabitants abandoned the area, Kolmanskop became a ghost town.

Overnight camping at Klein Aus Vista campsite.

Breakfast: 3 varieties of cereal, yoghurt or bananas, toast with a choice of 3 toppings, tea/coffee.

Lunch: Cold meats and fresh salads with bread rolls or soup and bread in winter.

Dinner: A different dish each night – curries, pasta, braai (BBQ), stirfries etc

Day 8: Fish River Canyon & Quiver Tree Forest

We enjoy an another early start this morning as we pack up camp and head east. Our first official stop is at the well-known Hell`s Bend viewpoint of the Fish River Canyon. Here we have the opportunity to overlook the second largest canyon in the world. The Fish River Canyon was formed millions of years ago by water erosion and the collapse of the valley due to movements in the earth’s crust.

Overnight camping at Quiver Tree Forest campsite

Breakfast: 3 varieties of cereal, yoghurt or bananas, toast with a choice of 3 toppings, tea/coffee

Lunch: Cold meats and fresh salads with bread rolls or soup and bread in winter.

Dinner: A different dish each night – curries, pasta, braai (BBQ), stirfries etc

Day 9: Windhoek

After lie in and a leisurely breakfast we start the day with a visit the Giants Playground, a geological phenomenon of dolerite rocks that appear to have been stacked by giants.

Breakfast: 3 varieties of cereal, yoghurt or bananas, toast with a choice of 3 toppings, tea/coffee

Lunch: Cold meats and fresh salads with bread rolls or soup and bread in winter

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