12-Day Adventure Tour Through Namibia's Highlights From Windhoek
Description
Sign up for this 12-day tour through the major highlights of Namibia and visit the Sesriem Canyon, rock formations at Kuiseb Canyon and the World Heritage Site of Twyfelfontein. Observe the pink flamingos at Welvis Bay Lagoon Bay, Cape fur seals at Cape Cross and the rich wildlife of Etosha National Park. Top it off with learning about the Damara culture at the Himba Living Museum and Organ Pipes.
Highlights
- Check out the World Heritage Site of Twyfelfontein
- Admire the Sesriem Canyon & the rock formations at Kuiseb Canyon
- See pink flamingos at Welvis Bay Lagoon Bay & Cape fur seals at Cape Cross
- Marvel at the rich wildlife of Etosha National Park
- Visit sites like the Himba Living Museum & Organ Pipes
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1- Windhoek expand_more
Arrive at Hosea Kutako (Windhoek International) Airport, where you are met by your guide, Wiets.
Transfer to the capital of Namibia for check-in at our self-catering apartment in the city.
Dinner and a tour briefing at the famous Joe's Beerhouse.
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Day 2- Sesriem expand_more
Travel to Sesriem where we will sleep two nights. We will have to stay in luxury tents if other accommodation in this area is not available.
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Day 3- Sossusvlei & Deadvlei expand_more
Head out early in the morning (06:00) to visit Sossusvlei, a clay pan surrounded by some of the highest dunes in the world, which is filled only with water in years when excellent rainfall is received and also Deadvlei where you can climb the famous Big Daddy dune.
Savour a late breakfast at a picnic spot at the dunes, whereafter we visit the Sesriem Canyon.
Enjoy a sundowner drink at Elim Dune.
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Day 4- Walvis Bay & Swakopmund expand_more
Drive to Swakopmund, a quaint desert town with its old-world charm hedged by desert and sea and enhanced by lush green lawns and palm trees. The route takes you through the scenic low plains of the Namib Desert via the fascinating geological rock formations of the Kuiseb Canyon.
Take a look at the Pink Flamingoes at the Walvis Bay Lagoon.
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Day 5- Desert expand_more
Travel north along the skeleton coast to Cape Cross. See the best-known breeding colony of Cape fur seals along the Namib coast is at this reserve, where the population has grown large by taking advantage of the rich concentrations of fish in the cold Benguela Current. The sight of more than 100,000 seals basking on the beach and frolicking in the surf is indeed a sight to behold!
On the way to Henties Bay, we visit a shipwreck.
From Cape Cross, we travel to the world heritage site at Twyfelfontein.
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Day 6- Twyfelfontein expand_more
Travel north along the skeleton coast where you will see amazing things like an old oil rig that was abandoned before we turn east into Damaraland to the Twyfelfontein area. You will also see Welwitschia plants in the low rocky plains of the Namib Desert.
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Day 7- Twyfelfontein expand_more
Visit this World Heritage Site that hosts more than 1500 Bushman Rock arts dating back to 6000 years!
Explore the Burnt mountain and rock formations called the Organ pipes. Local Damara people will teach you their traditions and you can try your hand at making fire the traditional way.
Travel to a lodge close to Khorixas.
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Day 8- Etosha National Park expand_more
Travel to a lodge close to the Anderson Gate in southern Etosha at Okaukuejo.
On the way, we stop over at a traditional Himba Living Museum, a must for all who would like to know more about this tribe still living like they did some 3000 years ago!
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Day 9- Etosha National Park expand_more
Discover the mysteries of the African bush in Etosha National Park.
We spend the day doing game drives in the park and visit the numerous waterholes that attract a large diversity of animal and bird species, many of these being endemic to the country.
We do a full day game drive in the park with lunch at one of the camps.
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Day 10- Etosha National Park expand_more
Do a full day game drive in the park with lunch at one of the camps in the park.
Travel back to Windhoek.
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Day 11- Windhoek expand_more
Travel back to Windhoek.
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Day 12- Airport expand_more
We will take you to the Windhoek International airport for your return flight home.
What's Included
Namibian Guide & 4x4 vehicle
Accommodation
Breakfast & Dinner
Fuel
Park Fees
Activities as included in the itinerary
What's Excluded
Holiday, medical or personal insurance
Personal needs or items such as laundry and phone calls
Flights
Visa or Departure taxes (where applicable)
Lunch & beverages (lunch packs can be purchased)
Alcoholic beverages or any drinks in restaurants/hotels/lodges
Know before you go
We do both lodging and luxury camping safari's and, at times, a combination of camping and lodging depending client's needs and accommodation availability.
If you would like to drive one of our rental vehicles, contact us for more information.
Meeting Point
Hosea Kutako International Airport, Namibia
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Standard | |
1 To 4 | USD 4000 Per Person |
This is a private tour |