6-Day Dunes and Wildlife Accommodated Safari from Windhoek
For those with limited time available, this fully accommodated combination of Sossusvlei & Etosha is the perfect choice. Overnight in well located lodges in and near Etosha National Park and outside Namib Naukluft National Park and includes 1 night at Swakopmund in between. You will be able to experience the amazing sand dune sea of the Namib and Sossusvlei region as well as Etosha National Park, renowned as one of the best game reserves in Africa.
ItineraryDay 1: Afternoon game drive in Etosha National ParkStop At: Chameleon Safaris, 5 Voigt St North, Windhoek Central, Windhoek 9000 Namibia
Pick up is from 7h15 and pre-departure meeting is at Chameleon Safaris office.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Etosha National Park, Namibia
Arriving at Andresson Gate around 2pm, spend the rest of the afternoon game driving through to our accommodation at Halali.
Accommodation at Halali is in twin share rooms, and we highly recommend spending time at the floodlit waterhole before and after dinner.
Duration: 1 day 12 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Cold meats and fresh salads with bread rolls or soup and bread in winter
• Dinner: A different dish each night – curries, pasta, braai (BBQ), stirfries etc
Accommodation included: Overnight at Halali RestCamp in twin share rooms with en-suite bathrooms.
Day 2: Full day game driving in Etosha National ParkStop At: Etosha Pan, Etosha National Park Namibia
Morning game drives takes you out into the park searching for predators. A mid morning game drive takes you through to the Etosha Pan where we can see where the park gets it's name.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Okaukuejo waterhole, Etosha National Park Namibia
After a full day game driving, enjoy stop at Okaukuejo where you can stretch your legs, climb the tower, buy a cold drink and use the bathroom.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Etosha Village Parking, JWXJ+33J, Ombika, Namibia
Exit the park just before sunset, driving through to our lodge for the evening, Etosha Village.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Variety of cereals, yoghurt, fruit, cooked breakfast, toast, juice, tea/coffee
• Lunch: Cold meats and fresh salads with bread rolls or soup and bread in winter
• Dinner: A delicious buffet dinner offering a selection of meats, stirfries, salads, soups and desserts.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Etosha Village in twin share rooms with en-suite bathroom
Day 3: Travelling via Damaraland to SwakopmundStop At: Zeila Shipwreck, Henties Bay Namibia
Today is a long day in the vehicle travelling through rural Namibia. Our journey takes us through Damaraland where we have the chance to meet the Herero, Damara and Himba people. These stops offer the perfect opportunity to support the local people at their small markets, as well as get to know them in their local environment. After a roadside lunch, we continue our journey through the the coast where we make a stop at the Zeila Shipwreck.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Shoprite Swakopmund, Cnr Kaiser Wilhelm & Strasse Street, Swakopmund, Namibia
On arrival in Swakopmund we check in to our accommodation. Enjoy a chance to explore the town on foot before dinner.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Variety of cereals, yoghurt, fruit, cooked breakfast, toast, juice, tea/coffee
• Lunch: Cold meats and fresh salads with bread rolls or soup and bread in winter
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel A La Mer in luxury twin share rooms with en-suite bathroom.
Day 4: Swakopmund to Namib DesertStop At: Tropic of Capricorn Sign, C14 Road, Solitaire Namibia
This morning after breakfast we can join an optional activity such as the sand boarding which takes us into the coastal dune fields. We will be picked up from our guesthouse/hotel in Swakopmund at 11:15, for a brief pre-departure talk before departing Swakopmund. Afterwards we depart, we travel via Kuiseb Pass and Gaub Pass to continue on to Solitaire and our camp.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Desert Camp, Farm on, D826, Sesriem, Namibia
We arrive at our camp late afternoon and have a chance to relax and enjoy the views before taking a short walk for sunset overlooking the Naukluft Mountain range.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Variety of cereals, yoghurt, fruit, cooked breakfast, toast, juice, tea/coffee
• Lunch: Cold meats and fresh salads with bread rolls or soup and bread in winter
• Dinner: A different dish each night – curries, pasta, braai (BBQ), stirfries etc
Accommodation included: Overnight at Desert Camp in twin share rooms with en-suite bathroom
Day 5: SossusvleiStop At: Deadvlei, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft Park Namibia
We depart at dawn from camp to arrive at the park gate for sunrise. We drive down an ancient river bed surrounded by towering dunes to the 2x4 parking (around 55kms) and take a 4x4 shuttle into the Sossusvlei region. We explore this unique area on foot before heading into Dead Vlei with its large expanse of bleached cracked clay and skeletal camel thorn trees, contrasting with a backdrop of huge dunes with their ever-changing colours.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Big Daddy Dune, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft Park Namibia
For those that have plenty of energy, climb up big daddy dune, the highest in the area for spectacular views over the Namib Desert
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft Park Namibia
From Deadvlei, we make our way over to Sossusvlei where we explore this vlei before enjoying brunch.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dune 45, 45 kilometers From the Park Entrance Gate, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft Park Namibia
As we drive back to our accommodation we will stop at the famous Dune 45 for photos.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sesriem Canyon, 4.5km from the entrance gate of the Namib-Naukluft National Park, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft Park Namibia
We return to Sesriem and visit the nearby Sesriem Canyon, once a source of permanent water for the local wildlife. Climb down into the canyon and appreciate this small but interesting geological formation.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: 3 varieties of cereal, yoghurt or bananas, toast with a choice of 3 toppings, tea/coffee
• Lunch: Cold meats and fresh salads with bread rolls or soup and bread in winter
• Dinner: A different dish each night – curries, pasta, braai (BBQ), stirfries etc
Accommodation included: Overnight at Desert Camp in twin share rooms with en-suite bathroom.
Day 6: Return to WindhoekStop At: Solitaire Lodge, C14 & C19 Junction - Unit A, Solitaire, Namibia
Early morning breakfast before heading to Solitaire where we jump onto an open vehicle and visit the local conservation project. Here they have a number of cheetah that are unable to be released for different reasons. This 1 hour activity allows us the chance to learn all about cheetah, the work done by local conservation projects, and get some incredible photos of the worlds fastest land mammal.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: 3 varieties of cereal, yoghurt or bananas, toast with a choice of 3 toppings, tea/coffee
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability"
Hora de Inicio:
07:00 AM
Duración: 6 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Chameleon Safaris, Ferry Street, Windhoek, Namibia
Traveler pickup is offered
We recommend pre-safari accommodation at Chameleon Backpackers where this tour begins.
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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