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9 Day itinerary in Namibia, Africa

Luxury Namibia

Located in the scenic Namib-Naukluft National Park, Sossusvlei is where you will find the iconic red sand dunes of the Namib. The clear blue skies contrast with the giant red dunes to make this one of the most scenic natural wonders of Africa.Set along Namibia's spectacularly scenic coast, the seasi... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Average
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Namibia

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Kayak & Canoe

Rafting

Snorkeling/Diving

Hiking

Skiing/Snowboarding

Cycling

Nature & Wildlife

Explorer Trips

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Ongava Private Game Reserve

2

Sesriem Canyon

3

Hoanib Skeleton Coast

4

Namib-Naukluft National Park

Itinerary

Luxury Accommodation expand_more

Day 1

place Kulala Desert Lodge, Sossusvlei

Day 1 & 2 - Arrive at Windhoek International Airport, Namibia. Onward flight with Wilderness Air to Kulala Desert Lodge (Sossusvlei). Your fully inclusive package includes twice daily scheduled camp activities! Enjoy exploring the region during your stay! Things to do: Take a trip to the red dunes of Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei. World-famous Sossusvlei is both the name for the area in general as well as an enormous clay pan, flanked by the enormous sand dunes. Nearby, at the foot of some these dunes the skeletons of trees dominate the landscape, where once water flowed. This is known as Dead Vlei. Visit Sesriem Canyon. This fascinating geographical formation is well worth a visit. The result of millions of years where water carved its way into the earth, Sesriem Canyon is today three kilometres long. Views from the top are breathtaking while walks through the canyon reveal distinct geographical layers. Hot air ballooning over the desert Quad biking Walking trails Star gazing

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Kulala Desert Lodge
Day 2

place Kulala Desert Lodge, Sossusvlei

Day 1 & 2 - Arrive at Windhoek International Airport, Namibia. Onward flight with Wilderness Air to Kulala Desert Lodge (Sossusvlei). Your fully inclusive package includes twice daily scheduled camp activities! Enjoy exploring the region during your stay! Things to do: Take a trip to the red dunes of Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei. World-famous Sossusvlei is both the name for the area in general as well as an enormous clay pan, flanked by the enormous sand dunes. Nearby, at the foot of some these dunes the skeletons of trees dominate the landscape, where once water flowed. This is known as Dead Vlei. Visit Sesriem Canyon. This fascinating geographical formation is well worth a visit. The result of millions of years where water carved its way into the earth, Sesriem Canyon is today three kilometres long. Views from the top are breathtaking while walks through the canyon reveal distinct geographical layers. Hot air ballooning over the desert Quad biking Walking trails Star gazing

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Kulala Desert Lodge
Day 3

place Strand Hotel Swakopmund, Swakopmund

Day 3 & 4 - Depart with Wilderness Air for Swakopmund. A transfer driver awaits in the arrivals hall, for your road transfer to Strand Hotel, where you will spend two nights, while enjoying the beach! There are numerous optional activities on offer in and around Swakopmund, for example: City tours, Quad biking in the desert, Skydiving, Boat Tours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Strand Hotel Swakopmund
Day 4

place Strand Hotel Swakopmund, Swakopmund

Day 3 & 4 - Depart with Wilderness Air for Swakopmund. A transfer driver awaits in the arrivals hall, for your road transfer to Strand Hotel, where you will spend two nights, while enjoying the beach! There are numerous optional activities on offer in and around Swakopmund, for example: City tours, Quad biking in the desert, Skydiving, Boat Tours

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Strand Hotel Swakopmund
Day 5

place Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp, Skeleton Coast

Day 5 & 6 - After breakfast, check-out and transfer back to Swakopmund Airport, where you will depart on a further Wilderness Air flight, first to Doro Nawas, and thereafter on to Hoanib. Spend two nights at Hoanib Skeleton Coast Lodge, enjoying two scheduled lodge activities per day, which include: Day trips to Desert Oases. Day trips to Klein Oase and Auses Spring can be organised. These oases are a fascinating respite from the dry surrounds of the desert and offer the chance of seeing wildlife coming to drink as well as plenty of bird life. These full-day trips are done in our semi-closed game drive vehicles, with a stop for a picnic at a scenic spot along the way. Game Drives Nature walks Interaction with wildlife researchers

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
Day 6

place Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp, Skeleton Coast

Day 5 & 6 - After breakfast, check-out and transfer back to Swakopmund Airport, where you will depart on a further Wilderness Air flight, first to Doro Nawas, and thereafter on to Hoanib. Spend two nights at Hoanib Skeleton Coast Lodge, enjoying two scheduled lodge activities per day, which include: Day trips to Desert Oases. Day trips to Klein Oase and Auses Spring can be organised. These oases are a fascinating respite from the dry surrounds of the desert and offer the chance of seeing wildlife coming to drink as well as plenty of bird life. These full-day trips are done in our semi-closed game drive vehicles, with a stop for a picnic at a scenic spot along the way. Game Drives Nature walks Interaction with wildlife researchers

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
Day 7

place Ongava Lodge, Ongava Private Game Reserve

Day 7 & 8 - Depart with Wilderness Air for your flight back to Doro Nawas, and then on to Ongava. A representative of Ongava Lodge awaits you at the airfield. Spend two nights at Ongava Lodge, enjoying their twice daily scheduled game viewing activities: Game drives on Ongava Game Reserve. Guided morning and afternoon/evening game drives take place on the private Ongava Game Reserve. The reserve is famed for its population of rhino as well as lion and other game such as antelope, including endemic black-faced impala. Excursions into Etosha National Park. Full- or half-day guided morning and afternoon game drives in Etosha, Namibia’s prime savannah wilderness area (with a picnic) tale place; see the massive saltpan as well as the perennial springs that provide the water required by the Park’s high-density big game population, including its elephant population. Guided nature walks.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Ongava Lodge
Day 8

place Ongava Lodge, Ongava Private Game Reserve

Day 7 & 8 - Depart with Wilderness Air for your flight back to Doro Nawas, and then on to Ongava. A representative of Ongava Lodge awaits you at the airfield. Spend two nights at Ongava Lodge, enjoying their twice daily scheduled game viewing activities: Game drives on Ongava Game Reserve. Guided morning and afternoon/evening game drives take place on the private Ongava Game Reserve. The reserve is famed for its population of rhino as well as lion and other game such as antelope, including endemic black-faced impala. Excursions into Etosha National Park. Full- or half-day guided morning and afternoon game drives in Etosha, Namibia’s prime savannah wilderness area (with a picnic) tale place; see the massive saltpan as well as the perennial springs that provide the water required by the Park’s high-density big game population, including its elephant population. Guided nature walks.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Ongava Lodge
Day 9

place End of Itinerary

Depart Ongava Lodge via light passenger aircraft, for Windhoek International Airport. It is time to say goodbye! We hope you have enjoyed your trip with us and look forward to welcoming you back to beautiful Africa again soon!

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
  • Ongava Lodge
  • Kulala Desert Lodge
  • Strand Hotel Swakopmund

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (9)
  • Lunch (8)
  • Dinner (6)

Transport expand_less

  • Swakopmund Airport Transfer with English Speaking Driver.
  • Flights in Light Passenger Aircraft (Strict 20kg soft-baggage limit)

Activities expand_less

  • Game activities

Not Included expand_less

  • Park fees for optional visits that are not mentioned in the itinerary as included.
  • Optional Activities, as per itinerary.
  • Optional transfers, that are not mentioned in the itinerary as included.
  • Scheduled Airline Flights (whether National or International).
  • Meals that are not mentioned in the itinerary as included.
  • Travel Insurance and/or health insurance.
  • Personal expenses of any type and/or gratuities.

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