9 Day itinerary in Namibia, Africa
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
By Yolanda and Dandeline
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Kayak & Canoe
Rafting
Snorkeling/Diving
Hiking
Skiing/Snowboarding
Cycling
Nature & Wildlife
Explorer Trips
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Ongava Private Game Reserve
Sesriem Canyon
Hoanib Skeleton Coast
Namib-Naukluft National Park
Ongava Private Game Reserve
Sesriem Canyon
Hoanib Skeleton Coast
Namib-Naukluft National Park
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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
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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!
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