5-Day Desert and Coast Excursion

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Windhoek to Namib-Naukluft Park - 286km (178miles) ±3H50min

You will be collected between 08:30 and 09:00 from your accommodation in Windhoek this morning, as we will have a relatively long transit today on route to the Sesriem area.

We will travel via the Namib Naukluft Mountains, known for their interesting and ancient geological history. Transitioning from the Namibian central plateau by way of the beautiful Spreetshoogte Mountain Pass, we reach the vast beautiful open plains before our final stop in the small settlement of Solitaire. Here the travellers will have a chance to stretch their legs and enjoy sweet and savoury nutriments at McGregors Bakery.

We hit the road for our final stretch from Solitaire to our lodge in the Namib Naukluft National Park. It is here that a local field guide will familiarize you with the incredible Namib Desert, before a lovely dinner at our lodge.

Main Destination:

Namib-Naukluft National Park (Namib Desert)

Best Time To Visit May to September (Less hot)

High Season July to November (Busy; high-season rates apply)

Best Weather May to September (Cooler during the day)

Wildlife in Namib-Naukluft NP

LeopardRare

CheetahVery Rare

ZebraRare

HyenaRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

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ElephantNone

GiraffeNone

LionNone

BuffaloNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Namib Desert Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located outside Namib-Naukluft NP (Namib Desert)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Sossusvlei

An early start is required today in order for us catch the soft light of the sunrise over the divine Namib Naukluft Mountains towards the east. Our first stop will the famous Dune 45 which we will have the option of climbing, as the views of this remarkable landscape is even more mesmerizing from the dune summits. We will spend most of our time around the Deadvlei area, famed for and characterized by the dark, dead camel thorn trees contrasted against the white pan floor. Here is where our guests will also have the option of climbing the 'Big Daddy' dune.

We head back to the Sesriem Canyon before lunch at the Sossusvlei Lodge, after which we head back to our lodge. Dinner and organizational matters will follow afterwards.

Main Destination:

Deadvlei (Sand Dunes)

Accommodation:

Namib Desert Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located outside Namib-Naukluft NP (Namib Desert)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Namib-Naukluft Park to Swakopmund - 296km (184miles) ±4H30min

We depart from Sesriem early this morning, maybe even catching a delightful sunrise during our breakfast. On our way to Swakopmund, we briefly stop at the Tropic of Capricorn for some memorable photographs and continue onto the two geologically unique mountain passes, the Gaub and Kuiseb Mountain passes.

Upon arrival in Swakopmund, we will have some time for lunch and thereafter a chance to explore the monuments of this historical city, as well as the Swakopmund Museum via a short walking tour. In the late afternoon you will have time to relax for at the beach and then head out to discover an assortment of cuisines which Swakopmund has to offer when we go for a seaside dinner.

Main Destination:

Swakopmund (City)

Accommodation:

Swakopmund Sands

• Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Swakopmund

We have booked a Dolphin Cruise on the catamaran for you this morning after an early breakfast at 07:00. You will be collected and head out to Walvis Bay at 08:00 for your Dolphin tour, where you will be able to see and learn about the dolphins, Cape fur seals, the Namibian oyster farming industry and marine life of the Namibian Atlantic Ocean.

This afternoon you are free to explore the sights and sounds of the city on your own; and have a chance to do some shopping at one or more of the curio shops here; but this also will be a great opportunity for you to visit the craft market and perhaps pick up some souvenirs for family and friends back home.

Other optional activities on offer here in Swakopmund and the desert include quad-biking in the dunes, sandboarding, paragliding, camel riding or skydiving which might not be for the faint-hearted. We end the day with another lovely seaside dinner.

Main Destination:

Walvis Bay (City)

Accommodation:

Swakopmund Sands

• Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Swakopmund to Windhoek - 351km (219miles) ±4H05min

We do not start for Windhoek until late morning, so we will visit the local craft market, giving you an opportunity to grab a special gift to spoil your family and friends when you go back home. We will be back in Windhoek in the late afternoon after a brief stopover in Okahandja, which houses the largest craft market in Namibia.

A late afternoon arrival in Windhoek.., just in time to catch another sunset from your favourite spot in the capital.

Main Destination:

Windhoek (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.