11 Day Namibia Highlights Tour
This package includes 1 night in Namibia's German influenced capital, Windhoek, followed by an 10 day tour taking in the famous red sand dunes of Sossusvlei, then along the Skeleton Coast from Swakopmund to the wondrous desert wilderness of Damaraland and into Etosha National Park, one of Africa's leading Wildlife reserves. This tour provides you will the very best of this fascinating country.
Despite being Namibia's number one tourist attraction, Sossusvlei still manages to feel isolated. The dunes, which reach as high as 325m are part of one of the oldest and driest ecosystems on earth, and are forever changing with the wind altering the shape of the dunes and colours shifting with the changing light.
The Skeleton Coast is a seemingly endless stretch of foggy isolated beaches strewn with shipwrecks and flanked by wandering sand dunes. The tour will travel through this desert coastline on its way to Damaraland and the Kaokoveld.
Damaraland is named after the people that make up much of its population and its wide open spaces are home to many desert adapted species, including giraffes, zebras, lions, elephants and rhino's. The region is also rich in both natural and cultural attractions. The Kaokoveld is one of the last great wildernesses in southern Africa as well as home to the oft-photographed Himba people.
Etosha National Park is one of the premier wildlife venues in Africa taking in more than 20,000 sq km and surrounding its namesake, the vast white & greenish coloured Etosha Pan. The vast park protects 114 mammal species, 340 bird species and 16 reptiles and amphibians.
Package Details
Price | Twin share | $3,395 |
| Single Supplement | $625 |
Number of Days: 11
Note: 1. Price is valid until 31 October 2012. If travelling after this date please
contact us for revised prices.
2. Accommodation may be different from properties listed due to availability but will be of a similar standard
3. Tour departs weekly every Tuesday
4. Minimum of 1 & maximum of 15 people on tour
5. Vehicle for tour a 7 seater microbus or 18 seater mini coach (all air-conditioned)
Package Includes: - 1 nights accommodation in Kalahari Sands Hotel Windhoek with daily buffet breakfast
- 2 nights accommodation in Namib Naukluft Lodge Sossusvlei or similar with daily buffet breakfast and dinner
- 2 nights accommodation in Protea Hotels Guest House Indongo Swakopmund or similar with daily buffet breakfast
- 2 nights accommodation in Twyfelfontein Country Lodge or similar with daily buffet breakfast and dinner
- 2 nights accommodation in Etosha Safari Camp or similar with daily buffet breakfast and dinner
- 1 nights accommodation in Kempinski Mokuti Lodge or similar with daily buffet breakfast and dinner
- 3 x lunch packs
- Guided tour to Sosusvlei & Sesriem Canyon
- Guided game drives in Etosha National Park as specified in the itinerary
- Experienced driver for days 2 to 4 of tour
- Experienced English speaking guide/driver for days 6 to 11 of tour
- Meet and greet at Windhoek airport by Wild Africa Travel Company representative
- All transfers & transport in air-conditioned vehicle for duration of package
- Sightseeing as specified in itinerary
Itinerary
Day 1
On arrival at Windhoek airport you will be met by your Wild Africa Travel Company representative and transferred to your Windhoek hotel where you will check into your hotel room for your 1 night stay.
Day 2
This morning you can relax in your hotel or explore the city of Windhoek before you are collected from your hotel in the early afternoon for the start of your tour, with the first destination being Sossusvlei. You will travel via the scenic Spreetshoogte Pass and Solitaire before arriving at your comfortable lodge bordering the remote and beautiful Namib Desert. In the early evening you will join your other travellers for dinner under the desert stars.
Day 3
An early morning departure as you join the guided tour to Sossusvlei in a 4 x 4 overland vehicle. You will arrive at Sesriem, the Park's gate, at around sunrise. Enjoy this unique desert scenery with some of the highest dunes in the world. The dynamic and star-shaped dunes are ideal for the keen photographer and you have the opportunity to climb one of the over 300 m high dunes leaving you overwhelmed with the view. A full breakfast is served under shady camelthorn trees before visiting the Sesriem Canyon and returning to the Lodge for lunch. In the afternoon you can relax by the pool before a late afternoon transfer to the "marble mountain" where you will enjoy a drink watching a spectacular sunset and the star lit clear skies of the desert before returning to the lodge for dinner.
Day 4
This morning you will leave your lodge in the Namib Desert and travel through the Kuiseb Canyon and north towards the coast enjoying a packed lunch on the way. On the drive you will see "Welwitschia mirabilis", a plant said to grow older than 1,000 years and you will travel through the region known as Moon Landscape before arriving in Namibia's most popular holiday destination, Swakopmund. With its seaside promenades, half-timbered homes and colonial era buildings, it seems that only the wind-blown sand and palm trees distinguish Swakopmund from holiday towns along Germany's North Sea & Baltic coasts.
Day 5
Today is a free day to explore the lovely seaside town of Swakopmund.
Day 6
We will depart early morning on the salt road towards Henties Bay, past the many pans and array of spectacular birdlife. We will then visit Twyfelfontein, one of the most extensive galleries of rock art in Africa for a guided tour and then to organ pipes one of the region's best natural attractions. You will again enjoy a packed lunch as we continue our travels into Damaraland arriving at our remote lodge late afternoon.
Day 7
This morning you will depart from the lodge on a scenic drive down to the Klip River Valley where permanent springs provide water for the local population of zebras, antelopes and occasionally elephants and black rhinos. Springboks, kudu and oryx are a permanent fixture and even the nervous and shy klipspringers are sometimes seen leaping about on the steep cliffs of the mountain as if they were flying. You will return to the lodge for lunch and after lunch have the option of spending the afternoon at leisure or joining a guided walk where you will be introduced to the rich flora and fauna of the region.
Day 8
After breakfast we will depart the lodge and travel north to the Kaokoveld visiting a Himba village to learn more about the culture and tradition of this half-nomadic people. We will then continue through this beautiful wilderness area, stopping to see dinosaur spoors as we travel eastward to Etosha National Park, where you will undertake the first guided game drive in this wildlife rich region of Africa. Just before sunset you will travel to the lovely private lodge on the outskirts of the National Park.
Day 9
Today is a full day of guided game viewing in Etosha National Park. In this dry landscape, Etosha's animals are dependent on the park's waterholes and natural springs and you will explore the various waterholes along this enormous salt pan, which is called the "great white place of water" in the local language.
Day 10
Another day of exploring the park and encountering the enormous variety of wildlife that exists in this region. There are 114 mammal species found in the park, with several being rare and endangered such as the black rhino and the black faced impala. Your guide will introduce you to the complex subject of managing such an enormous reserve. Tonight you will stay at a rest camp within the park itself.
Day 11
This morning you will depart Etosha National Park and travel south through Otjiwarongo and Okahandja visiting local villages and handicraft markets before arriving into Windhoek late afternoon.
Accommodation
Kalahari Sands Hotel Windhoek The Kalahari Sands Hotel and Casino has a total of 173 rooms which are decorated to blend into their earthy surroundings. The colour scheme is taken from the golden hues of the dunes and combined with the reddish tones of the bushman paintings.
The rooms include air conditioning and heating, colour TV, video channel, radio, telephone, bath, shower, electric shaver plug (220 volts AC, 50 cycles), hairdryers, refrigerator, coffee making facilities, room service is available 24 hours per day, safety deposit boxes and mini bars.
The Dunes is an informal restaurant offering a daily buffet and carvery on Sundays. The choices are sublime and only the freshest ingredients are used. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Excellent yet informal selection of the A la carte menu is available. A section of the restaurant has been reserved for non-smokers. The terrace shaded by an awning, overlooks Independence Av.
The Oasis Bar is situated opposite the hotel reception, and is an ideal place for a cooling sundowner or rendezvous spot for hotel residents and the downtown Windhoek business community alike. The ambiance is warm and welcoming and our resident pianist is guaranteed to help you unwind.
Namib Naukluft Lodge
The best spot to experience the living desert is on our 13,000 ha farm, which was pronounced as a private nature reserve in 1999 and hosts the upmarket Namib Naukluft Lodge. Stunning sceneries invite you to nature drives and walks. Enjoy your stay in unexpected comfort and friendly hospitality. Enjoy the ever-changing pastel colours of the beautiful Pro-Namib. Use the morning hours for an easy climb to the top of one of the adjacent granite hills or a walk in the vicinity. Explore the diverse flora and fauna, where the trees grow seemingly out of the stones.
Relax at the crystal clear swimming pool during the heat of the day. In the late afternoon you may join a ‘sundowner’ – drive to the natural marble mountains on the farm. Listen to the evening sound of the barking gecko – a concert never to be forgotten. The clear night sky invites you to an unreal stargazing experience. Try to spot the Milky Way and the Southern Cross! We’ll show you the oldest desert on earth. Our friendly staff will make your stay unforgettable.
Namib Naukluft Lodge offers 16 tastefully furnished rooms with en-suite facilities and a private, spacious patio with a striking view. Excellent traditional meals are served in the restaurant, on the adjacent verandah or in the boma from the open fire. The lounge and pool area offer a relaxed atmosphere after an active day in the desert.
Protea Hotels Guesthouse Indongo Swakopmund
Guesthouse Indongo is a modern and sophisticated guesthouse in Namibia, located just 200 metres from Swakopmund beach. Offering stylish, affordable beach accommodation in Namibia, Guesthouse Indongo is the ideal location from which to experience the attractions of this popular seaside city.
From your comfortable room at the 3-star Swakopmund guesthouse, it's just a hop, skip and a paddle to the city's best attractions - cruises, water sports, whale-watching, desert tours, extreme sports and a host of nature and cultural activities. Take a 10-minute stroll to the mall and bustling downtown area, or a short trip to the outskirts of the city to marvel the towering desert dunes.
Guesthouse Indongo provides an authentic Namibia accommodation experience to its guests, offering personalised service, warm hospitality and local food specialities. Accommodation comprises 6 spacious rooms, each boasting contemporary design and modern amenities. Additional facilities include free Wi-Fi connectivity, air-conditioning, satellite television channels, digital safes, conference facilities and a business centre. The guesthouse also features a spacious and airy breakfast room, entertainment area with fireplace and winter garden, an outdoor braai area and a bar.
Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
The Lodge is situated in the heart of the Twyfelfontein Uibasen Conservancy and boast 56 en-suite double rooms, reception, lounge, curio shop, open dining room, bar and swimming pool. In construction utmost care was taken to reduce the visual impact on the environment and to blend into the mountainside with the use of thatch roofs, natural stone and paint colours toning in with the surrounding rock formations.
Etosha Safari Camp
Etosha Safari Camp is situated just 10 km south of Andersson Gate on the C 38 between Outjo and Okaukuejo.
Perched on a small hill 22 uniquely designed en-suite safari-bungalows offer a warm and creative African ambience. Each tented bungalow is decorated with artistically painted floors, metal and ceramic furniture created by local Namibian craftsmen. The inventive and rustic design also continues through to the spacious bathroom.
Guests can enjoy the inviting veranda stretched across the length of each bungalow, while relaxing in the midst of dense Mopane and Commiphora vegetation boasting an abundant bird-life. A great way to unwind before setting off on the next Etosha game drive.
To ensure comfort at all times, each bed is covered with spacious mosquito net and the gauzed windows provide optimal protection and air circulation. The bathrooms are equipped with year round warm water ensuring that rejuvenating and much appreciated shower while on safari.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in a rustic and tastefully decorated farm-style restaurant at the foot of the hill. Guests can relax in the swimming pool, make use of the handy internet cafe or enjoy the walking trails.
Kempinski Mokuti Lodge
Being the first internationally branded five star hotel in Namibia, the Kempinski Mokuti Lodge embodies the mystifying charms of Namibia and nestles you amidst a realm of world class luxury, exuberant pampering and top tier professionalism.
The lodge is hidden in the expanses of 4,300 hectares of prime farmland. The Kempinski Mokuti Lodge offers the intrepid explorer an unforgettable safari experience in the nearby embraces of the Etosha National Park.
The lodge offers 56 Deluxe Rooms, 34 Safari Club Rooms, 8 Safari Suites (Family Rooms), 8 Etosha Suites, 10 Luxury Tents.
Other Recommendations
This package covers some of the very best regions of Namibia and will provide you with a true Namibian experience. With daily flights from Windhoek to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Maun there is an excellent opportunity to combine this tour with a travel expereience through either South Africa or the Okavango Delta.
Please contact our office for tours and packages through these areas.
Flights
Wild Africa Travel Company has excellent return airfares from Australia to Johannesburg and from Johannesburg to Windhoek.
Prices for return economy class return flight from Australia to Windhoek start from:
Ex Perth $1,670
Ex Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide $1,760
Taxes approximately $615
Actual prices and taxes will depend on dates of travel. Please contact our office on free-call 1800 615 524 or by email for an exact quote
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is highly recommended for the 11 Day Namibia Highlights Tour to cover for irrecoverable prepaid travel costs incurred as a result of unforeseen circumstances. For example, if the passenger becomes unexpectedly ill and is unable to travel then the passenger will be able to recover the total costs of their 11 Day Namibia Highlights Tour package.
Please note every year Wild Africa Travel Company have passengers needing to cancel for many unforeseen reasons. Unfortunately Wild Africa Travel Company is helpless if the passenger has not taken out the appropriate travel insurance.
Travel Insurance is also very important for passengers on their travels as there can be situations where things may go wrong and travellers find themselves needing urgent medical assistance, help with replacing lost luggage, or assistance in making an urgent trip home. Travel insurance can provide coverage for these unforeseen circumstances and also provide peace of mind for the traveller.
Cover can be purchased at time of booking. Please contact for a quote.
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