3 DAYS SOSSUSVLEI SAFARI NAMIBIA (Camping)

Sossusvlei
Located in the scenic Namib-Naukluft National Park, Sossusvlei is where you will find the iconic red sand dunes of the Namib. The clear blue skies contrast with the giant red dunes to make this one of the most scenic natural wonders of Africa and a photographer’s heaven. This awe-inspiring destination is possibly Namibia’s premier attraction, with its unique dunes rising to almost 400 metres-some of the highest in the world. These iconic dunes come alive in morning and evening light and draw photography enthusiasts from around the globe. Sossusvlei is home to a variety desert wildlife including oryx, springbok, ostrich and a variety of reptiles. Visitors can climb ‘Big Daddy’, one of Sossusvlei’s tallest dunes; explore Deadvlei, a white, salt, claypan dotted with ancient trees; or for the more extravagant, scenic flights and hot air ballooning are on offer, followed by a once-in-a-lifetime champagne breakfast amidst these majestic dunes.

Day Itinerary
Hofmeyer Hike

This hike through the Klein Windhoek Valley offers magnificent views. In order to meet the wonderful natural

environment you should plan an hour for this hike. You will get a good overview of Windhoek on the Hofmeyer hike. The highlight of the hike however are the aloes along the way. In winter the aloes are in full bloom and attract with their red flowers a variety of bird species. The Hofmeyer hike begins either in Sinclair or Uhland Street and ends at

the junction of Orban and Anderson Street. You will walk through Buschland and experience one of the most

unspoiled parts of Windhoek. Please ask our staff for more details about the Hofmeyer hike. We can also transport you to the starting point of the hike and pick you up again.This hike through the Klein Windhoek Valley offers magnificent views. In order to meet the wonderful natural environment you should plan an hour for this hike. You will get a good overview of Windhoek on the Hofmeyer hike. The highlight of the hike however are the aloes along the way. In winter the aloes are in full bloom and attract with their red flowers a variety of bird species. The Hofmeyer hike begins either in Sinclair or Uhland Street and ends at the junction of Orban and Anderson Street. You will walk through Buschland and experience one of the most unspoiled parts of Windhoek. Please ask our staff for more details about the Hofmeyer hike. We can also transport you to the starting point of the hike and pick you up again.

Overnight: Sesriem Campsite
At the entry to Sossusvlei is Sesriem Canyon, At the foot of the gorge, which plunges down to 30 to 40 m, are pools that become replenished after good rains. Located perfectly at the entry to Sossusvlei inside the park gate is Sesriem Camping, right beside the gate into the desert and just a short drive from Sesriem Canyon where centuries of erosion have incised a narrow gorge about 1 km in length. It is perfect for campers who want to experience the beauty of the Namib Desert with the sun setting over the Elim dune then the stars emerging until they fill the sky above you and the clicking of the desert barking Geckos and distant howl of the Jackal. Sit by the fire and imagine what you will. After a good nights rest its up early (one hour before sunrise) for a drive to the sossusvlei wherer you can climb a sand dune and watch the colours change as the sun rises over the horizon slipping its morning warmth over the Namib desert dunes. Sesriem derives its name from the time when earlier pioneers tied six lengths of rawhide thongs (riem) together to draw water from the pools. Accommodation at Sesriem is provided in 24 campsites. Facilities found there include a gas station, convenience store and a secure parking area.

Activities

Day 1: Sundowner (Elim Dune & Sesriem Canyon)

Day 2: Sossusvlei Excusion (Sossusvlei , Deadvlei, Big Daddy, Dune 45)

Optional Excluded

Namib Sky Balloon Safaris

Namib Sky Balloon Safaris

Situated in the heart of the Namib Naukluft Park, Sossusvlei, one of the most fascinating landscapes in Namibia, is a photographer’s dream. Gigantic orange dunes, dramatic shadows, undulating plains and rocky mountains create a magical kaleidoscope of colours and shapes. To the east, Namib Rand Nature Reserve vast sandy plains are surrounded by towering granite mountains and rolling dunes. Here, in the oldest desert on the planet, amazingly adapted animals and plants come together to form one of the most visually stunning ecosystems in the world. And truly the best way to experience the heart of the Namib desert is with a hot air balloon safari. Watching the spectacular sunrise over this magnificent landscape from a silent hot air balloon is the experience of a lifetime, never to be forgotten At landing, you come back to earth with an “Out Of Africa” style Champagne breakfast set up in the middle of nowhere. Your pilot will present you with a flight certificate before you take a leisurely nature drive back to the pick-up point.