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Overview
12 Days Wonderful Namibia Safaris’ self-drive is to visit around the main highlights that Namibia has to offer in Africa. In just 11 days we would never be able to fit in everything you wanted to see but you will see the main most attractions. You will Spend time amongst the ancient sand dunes in Sossusvlei, go back in time with the coastal time of Swakopmund. Experience the vast landscapes of Otjiwarongo and exceptional game viewing at the world-famous Etosha National Park.
Overview
- DEPARTURE: This tour departs from Windhoek
- COUNTRY(‘S): Namibia
- DESTINATIONS: Safari Namibia
- TOUR CODE: 12A-NAM-WDF-1
- RETURN: Back to Windhoek in the Afternoon
- PASSENGERS: Minimum 1 Traveler and a Maximum of 14 Travelers per group
- STYLE: Lodging
- MEALS: DBB: Breakfast & Dinner
- VEHICLE: 2-3: Double Cab 4×4/ SUV
Trip Facts
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Accommodation Destination Basis Duration Namib Desert Camp Gondwana Collection Namibia Sossusvlei D,B 2 Nights Cornerstone Guesthouse Swakopmund D,B&B 2 Nights Spitzkoppe Mountain Tented Camp Spitzkoppe D,B&B 2 Nights Brandberg White Lady Lodge Brandberg D,B&B 2 Nights Etosha Safari Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia Etosha South D,B&B 2 Nights Waterberg Wilderness Lodge Waterberg Plateau National Park B&B 1 Night
Itinerary
Windhoek to Sossusvlei (392.7.km)
Accommodation: Namib Desert Lodge or Similar Campsite
Guest will depart in the morning from Windhoek and depart to Sossusvlei area.The drive reveals the transition from Kalahari thornveld to the true desert of the Namib; Lilyveld, a valley 30km north of Maltahöhe, springs into bloom for about a week after good rains; Duiwiseb Castle is an interesting diversion 70km south-west of Maltahöhe. Along the way clients will get Lunch that will be served along the way where the guide will pullover by a big tree and serve lunch at 12h00-13h00. After arrival guest will have leisure time before going on a Sundowner drive to Elim dune around 17h30 or 18h00.
Meals:Dinner
Included Activity: Sundowner at Elim Dune
Sossuvlei / Sesriem Area
Accommodation: Namib Desert Lodge or Similar Campsite
Guest will wake up and have breakfast before going into the park for Sossuvlei Excursion which includes Dune 45, Deadvlei, Hiddenvlei, and Big Daddy. The tour guide will have regular stops to let clients take pictures and have some exposure of the Dunes. Guest will be back around lunch time and will have some leisure time for themselves at the pool.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Included Activity:Sossuvlei Excursion ( Deadvlei,Dune 45,Big Daddy,Sesriem Canyon, Hiddenvlei, )
Overnight: Namib Desert Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia View iBrochure
Namib Desert Lodge is located 60 km north of Sesriem on the C 19 (Sossusvlei Area).
Set below striking fossilised dunes, the comfortable lodge provides a spectacular experience of ancient desert. 65 rooms, two swimming pools and a waterhole are surrounded by sandy splendour. Breathe in the grandeur on a sunset drive and feel the earth underfoot. Relax in the arms of the Namib.
Sossusvlei to Swakopmund (402.6km)
Accommodation:Cornerstone Guesthouse, Swakopmund / Similar
Guest depart to Swakopmund early morning at around 09:00 am from Walvis Bay along the coastal side of Namibia. It’s about 5 hours’ drive to Swakopmund. Once clients have arrived in Walvis Bay they will get lunch and depart to Swakopmund, When Clients arrive in Swakopmund they will go for their activity (Quad biking and Sandboard) which is about a 2-hour drive. After the activity Other optional activities can be done like Skydiving, Sandwich habour, kayaking, desert tour.
Meals: Breakfast
Recommended Activities: Sandboarding and Quad Biking
Swakopmund Area
Accommodation:Cornerstone Guesthouse, Swakopmund / Similar
Guest will get early Breakfast and then visit to the Museum and from there onwards do a City Tour.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Included Activity: Museum and City Tour
Overnight: Cornerstone Guesthouse
Cornerstone Guesthouse is a small, private and peaceful bed and breakfast an easy walk to the sea and the town centre of Swakopmund on Namibia’s fascinating Skeleton Coast. Occupying a quiet corner of Swakopmund’s old town near the marine museum and the old brewery, Cornerstone Guesthouse offers the charm and intimacy of a family-run B&B combined with the modern amenities of a luxury hotel. Within a few minutes from the guest house you can walk to beaches, cafés, restaurants, lively pubs, Swakopmund tourist attractions and a variety of interesting shops and markets in the town.
Swakopmund to Spitzkoppe 152.2km
Accommodation: Mountain Tented Camp, Spitzkoppe / Similar
Guest will get early breakfast and then get ready to depart to the northern part of Namibia, which is Situated in Namibia’s spectacularly scenic Namib Desert, between Usakos and Swakopmund, the Spitzkoppe are a group of bald granite peaks forming one of Namibia’s most recognizable and dramatic landmarks. Upon arrival clients will go Hiking and after that have some leisure time to enjoy the swimming pool.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
Included Activity: Hiking
Spitzkoppe Area
Accommodation: Mountain Tented Camp, Spitzkoppe/ Similar
Guest will get early breakfast and visit the Bushman Paradise Cave for Ancient paintings.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
Included Activity: Bushman Paradise Cave
Overnight: Spitzkoppe Mountain Tented Camp
With the majestic “Namibian Matterhorn” as backdrop, Spitzkoppe Mountain tented suites offer comfortable Safari Tents already set up upon arrival. Each tent sleeps 2 people and has private en-suite bathroom with toilets and hot water showers.
Spitzkoppe to Brandberg99.5km
Accommodation: Brandberg, White Lady Lodge, Brandberg/ Similar
Clients will get early breakfast in the morning and depart from Spitzkoppe. Clients will drive along the beautiful landscape to Brandberg and Upon arrival clients will go visit the White Lady Paintings.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Included Activities: Visit to White Lady Paintings
Brandberg Area
Accommodation: Brandberg, White Lady Lodge, Brandberg / Similar
Clients will grab early breakfast and can enjoy a stay at a variety of excellent paintings. Enjoy thrilling cat tracking guided safaris, leopard-spotting, off-road night drives and learn about local San culture along the Bushmen trail.
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Activities Included:Elephant Drive
Overnight: Brandberg White Lady Lodge
Brandberg White Lady Lodge is named after the San paintings for which the Brandberg became famous. It is a place where you will feel at home and enjoy a true warm-hearted hospitality, “tranquility” is name of the game. At the Lodge you find a fully licensed restaurant, a well stocked bar, comfortable lounge and a large pool area. And if you are lucky you might bump into a dessert adapted elephant.
Brandberg to Etosha National Park (312km)
Accommodation:Mopane Village Lodge, Etosha South or similar
Clients are pick up in the Morning at 09:00 am and depart to Etosha and on arrival clients will get lunch and after Lunch, if time permits, enter Etosha for an afternoon game drive. Depending on how often you stop today, On entering the park, the first stop would be Okaukuejo where you pay your entry fee and I suggest you pop in at the local shop to purchase some drinks and snacks and most importantly, a map of Etosha which will show you all the waterholes along the way. Etosha has lions, giraffes, rhinos, zebras, springbok and elephants. This on top of many lesser and common plains herds, and abundant birds makes game viewing in Etosha.
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Recommended Activities: Afternoon Game Drive
Etosha National Park Area
Accommodation:Etosha Safari Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia, Etosha South / Similar
Clients will take early breakfast and then go on the Full day game drive and around 12h00 -13h00 clients will have lunch inside the park and continue with the game drive up till the afternoon and after the game drive guest will have leisure time to enjoy the atmosphere before dinner.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Recommended Activity: Full day Game Drive
Overnight: Etosha Safari Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia
Etosha Safari Lodge is located 10 km south of Andersson Gate on the C 38 (Etosha National Park).
Sip on a drink while watching the ruby sun dip into the mopane woodland. Perched on a hill with expansive views, this stylish lodge offers 65 chalets that provide a peaceful base from which to explore the animal bounty of Etosha National Park.
A shuttle service operates between Windhoek and Etosha Safari Lodge and Camp (on request).
Etosha National Park to Waterberg Plateau National Park 278.7km
Accommodation:Waterberg Wilderness Lodge or similar
Clients will depart in the morning from Etoshsa National Park to Waterberg which is Situated in north central Namibia and named for the springs that emanate from its foothills, the Waterberg Plateau National Park is a fascinating geological site featuring compressed sandstone crags, 200 million-year-old dinosaur footprints, and petrified sand dunes
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Activities Included: Game Drive
Overnight: Waterberg Wilderness Lodge
Situated in a fairy-tale valley of the Waterberg: Huge trees, mighty bamboo and a spring turn the farmhouse-style lodge into an oasis at the edge of the Kalahari. There are two pools, a garden café and a restaurant & bar. European dishes from the typically Namibian farmhouse kitchen are served for dinner (set menu).
The lodge is part of the private nature reserve Waterberg Wilderness, offering a world of experience at the Kalahari’s table mountain:
Guests can join guided hikes onto the plateau (8:00) or enjoy an exclusive guided hike just for themselves (“honeymoon sundowners”, 16:00). Rhino drives (16:00) and Rhino tracking tours (8:00) offer the opportunity to encounter rhinos and other game at eye-level. There are cultural tours to Hereroland (8:00), not to forget five nature trails including a “Botanical garden” and a History Path with information boards reviving and explaining the past.
End of Itinerary - Waterberg To Windhoek 304km
Clients will get breakfast and depart back to Windhoek accommodation or Airport.
Meals: Breakfast
Included/Excluded
- Qualified professional driver guide
- Vehicle / fuel
- Park entrance fees as per itinerary
- Passenger liability 15%
- VAT 2% tourism levy
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation
- Breakfast and Dinner for the Client
- Expenses of personal nature
- Entrance fees not mentioned in the itinerary
- Meals not mentioned
- Drinks at lodges and on road
- Optional excursions and activities
- Tips for tour guides
- International flights and airport taxes
- Items not mentioned in the itinerary