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Audley Travel Classic Namibia self-drive safari

Duration: 15 days
Type: Self-drive safari
Starting Point: Windhoek
Highlights: Sossusvlei dunes, Swakopmund coast, Damaraland’s desert wildlife, Twyfelfontein rock art, Etosha National Park safari
 

Days 1-2: Arrive in Windhoek, Namibia’s capital, and prepare for your self-drive adventure.
Days 3-4: Travel to Sossusvlei to witness the iconic red sand dunes and explore the Namib Desert.
Days 5-6: Head to Swakopmund, a coastal town known for its German colonial architecture and adventure activities like kayaking with seals at Pelican Point.
Days 7-8: Journey to Damaraland to track desert-adapted elephants and visit the ancient rock engravings at Twyfelfontein.
Days 9-12: Explore Etosha National Park, renowned for its abundant wildlife and salt pans. Enjoy game drives and wildlife viewing at waterholes.
Days 13-14: Return to Windhoek for a final night before departing Namibia.
Day 15: Depart for your international flight home.

Lodge suggestions include: The Elegant Guesthouse, GocheGanas Nature Reserve & Wellness village, Olive Grove, Galton House

Transport: Fully insured 4x4 vehicle provided for the duration of the trip.
Support: 24-hour assistance available throughout your journey.

Cox & Kings Namibia in Style itinerary

Duration: 12 days, 9 nights
Type: Luxury fly-in safari
Starting Point: Windhoek
Highlights: Sossusvlei dunes, Damaraland’s desert wildlife, Etosha National Park safari
Price: From £18,695pp
 

Day 1: Fly overnight from the UK to Windhoek, via Johannesburg.
Day 2: Arrive in Windhoek and transfer to The Weinberg for a one-night stay.
Days 3-5: Fly to &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge for a three-night stay. Explore the Namib Desert’s vast dunes and enjoy activities like e-biking, nature walks and a hot air balloon ride.
Days 6-7: Fly to Damaraland Camp for two nights. Participate in wildlife drives to spot desert-adapted elephants, nature walks, community visits and excursions to the Twyfelfontein rock-art site.
Days 8-10: Fly to Little Ongava, located on the edge of Etosha National Park, for a three-night stay. Enjoy game drives in the private concession and Etosha National Park, known for its diverse wildlife including elephants, leopards, lions and rhinos.
Day 11: Fly back to Windhoek for a final night at The Weinberg.
Day 12: Depart for your international flight home.
 

Lodging: &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, Damaraland Camp, Little Ongava
Transport: Fly-in transfers between destinations for convenience and to maximise time spent exploring.
Activities: Inclusive of guided excursions, wildlife drives and unique experiences like hot air ballooning and stargazing.

Kuoni’s Namibia Explorer Tour

Duration: 13 days, 12 nights
Type: Small-group tour (maximum 12 participants)
Starting Point: Windhoek
Highlights: Etosha National Park, Damaraland, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei dunes
Price: From £5,175pp (including international flights)
 

Day 1: Arrive in Windhoek; transfer to your accommodation and enjoy a welcome dinner at Joe’s Beerhouse.
Day 2: Explore Windhoek’s history and culture; visit the Kavango woodcarvers in Okahandja; travel to Okonjima, home of the AfriCat Foundation.
Day 3: Journey to the eastern border of Etosha National Park; overnight near the Von Lindequist Gate.
Days 4-5: Full-day game drives in Etosha National Park, renowned for its abundant wildlife and salt pans.
Day 6: Travel to Damaraland, known for its dramatic landscapes and geological formations.
Day 7: Morning nature drive in Damaraland; visit Twyfelfontein, a Unesco World Heritage Site with ancient rock engravings.
Day 8: Drive to Swakopmund via the coastal town of Uis; explore the Atlantic coastline.
Day 9: Free day in Swakopmund for optional activities like sandboarding or marine cruises.
Day 10: Depart for Sossusvlei, crossing desert plains to reach your lodge near the iconic dunes.
Day 11: Early morning excursion to Sossusvlei to witness the sunrise over the towering red sand dunes.
Day 12: Return to Windhoek for your final night in Namibia.
Day 13: Depart for your international flight home.

Lodging: Otjiwa Lodge, King Nehale Lodge, Epacha Game Lodge & Spa, Ondjamba Hills, The Delight Hotel, Overnight at Sossusvlei Lodge, The Weinberg

Transport: Travel in a comfortable touring vehicle with an experienced guide.
Meals: 12 breakfasts, nine lunches and nine dinners included.

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