Deserts and Dunes of Namibia

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Deserts and Dunes of Namibia



Tour Description:

Namibia’s landscape is its defining natural asset, with each region filled with awe-inspiring wonders. On this flying safari, explore the wildlife sanctuary of Etosha, scale the iconic red dunes of Sossusvlei, and discover the raw and rugged beauty of the Skeleton Coast.  How Your Trip Matters Scale the red dunes of Sossusvlei, sleep in a shipwrecked lodge making a difference, and marvel at the magnitude of your surroundings. Track black and white rhino, learn about ground-breaking giraffe research, and spend time with the Himba people, one of the last true nomadic tribes of Africa. Highlights Explore the remote Kaokoland, in search of desert adapted elephant, giraffe, lion, rhino, mountain zebra, and oryx. Spend time with the Himba people, one of the last true nomadic tribes of Africa, and learn about their fascinating way of life. Discover the Skeleton coast, a raw and rugged slice of true wilderness. Sleep in one of Africa's most unique accommodations. Experience Africa’s first designated International Dark Sky Reserve and one of the least light-polluted areas in the world. Enjoy a night under the starry skies in your open-air ‘star gazer’ room. Enjoy guided game drives and nature walks in Ongava Private Reserve, home to endangered black and white rhino. Learn about the cutting edge research being done to making a difference to conservation not only in Namibia but throughout Africa.   MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences are conscious travel experiences chosen with great care based on the positive social or environmental impact they have both on their communities, and on those who experience them: our guests. You can identify these experiences across our trips by locating the MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience seal.

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Dates & Pricing

Friday 10 Jan 25 — Monday 31 Mar 25Starting at $14,365 Get a Quote
Tuesday 01 Apr 25 — Wednesday 30 Apr 25Starting at $15,565 Get a Quote


Destination & Sightseeing

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Namibia Desert Escape
Day 1. Arrive Windhoek, Namibia Welcome to Windhoek, Namibia’s capital. Transfer to your hotel for a relaxing evening. The Weinberg Hotel 1

Namibia Desert Escape
Day 2. Windhoek / NamibRand Nature Reserve After breakfast, transfer to your scheduled light aircraft flight to Sossusvlei area. The striking NamibRand Nature Reserve with its rolling desert plains and iconic red dunes offers an escape from the modern world and a chance to reconnect with the wild. (BLD) Kwessi Dunes 2

Namibia Desert Escape
Day 3. NamibRand Nature Reserve Perhaps rise early for a sunrise float over the Namib Desert in a hot air balloon (additional cost). On today’s game drive keep a lookout for springbok and oryx and rarer creatures like aardwolf. Bird lovers will be excited to spot the dune lark, the only true endemic bird restricted to the Namib Desert dune system. Tonight watch the celestial show from the comfort of your ‘stargazer’ room. (BLD) Kwessi Dunes 3

Namibia Desert Escape
Day 4. NamibRand Nature Reserve / Kaokoland This morning, hop back on the plane for a scenic flight over the famous Eduard Bohlen shipwreck, Conception Bay and Sandwich Harbour, before touching down in Swakopmund for lunch. Continue over the dramatic Skeleton Coast and then inland to the beautiful interior of the country. Remnants of shipwrecks are still visible from the air, a stark reminder of nature’s power. (BLD) Hoanib Valley Camp 4

Namibia Desert Escape
Day 5. Kaokoland The area is a mix of towering mountains and huge expanses of desert, scattered with unique wildlife and nomadic Himba settlements. Spend a fascinating morning or afternoon with the local Himba people, one of the last true nomadic tribes of Africa. Game drive through the sandy terrain in search of desert-adapted giraffe, elephant, lion and rhino. Learn about the giraffe research conducted in the area by the Giraffe Conservation Foundation. Later this evening, retire to your private patio, cocktail in hand, and marvel at the magnitude of your surroundings. (BLD) Hoanib Valley Camp 5

Namibia Desert Escape
Day 6. Kaokoland / Skeleton Coast Get ready to enjoy the best transfer drive on the continent! You’ll pass incredible rock formations and desert-elephant digging for water, before arriving at the crashing waves and rolling dunes of the Skeleton Coast. (BLD) Shipwreck Lodge 6

Namibia Desert Escape
Day 7. Skeleton Coast Wake to the ocean fog sweeping over the stark landscape, and embrace the opportunity to explore this raw, rugged slice of African wilderness. Embark on 4×4 drives along the Hoarusib River, where you might spot some of the area’s unique wildlife. Visit the Möwe Bay Seal Colony, go quad biking and sandboarding across the dunes, wander through lunar-like landscapes, or simply relax and take in the stunning views. (BLD) Shipwreck Lodge 7

Namibia Desert Escape
Day 8. Skeleton Coast / Möwe Bay / Etosha National Park Take a scenic road transfer to Möwe Bay for your flight to Etosha, arriving at Etosha Heights Private Reserve just in time for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive in this exclusive reserve, which shares an unfenced border with Etosha National Park, allowing wildlife to roam freely. Renowned for its conservation initiatives, Etosha Heights is one of the best places to see white and black rhinos, protected 24/7 by dedicated anti-poaching teams. (BLD) Safarihoek Lodge 8

Namibia Desert Escape
Day 9. Etosha National Park Enjoy a morning game drive in Etosha Heights Private Reserve, then return to the lodge for lunch and a siesta. Relax on your private deck, take a dip in the pool with sweeping savannah views, or unwind in the two-story photographic hide. In the late afternoon, embark on another game drive to explore more of the reserve. (BLD) Safarihoek Lodge 9

Namibia Desert Escape
Day 10. Etosha National Park / Depart After a short flight to Windhoek, you'll be transferred to a day room to relax, until your onward arrangements. (B) 10

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