13 Day Namibia, Naturally

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1 Johannesburg, 2 Sossusvlei, 2 Swakopmund, 2 Damaraland, 3 Etosha National Park, 1 Windhoek
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Your Sossusvlei adventure is marked by towering dunes, surreal landscapes and dazzling colors Travel through a dunes corridor to Deadvlei, a "dead" marsh that sits eerily in a forest frozen in time Explore the Sesriem Canyon, carved into the rock by the mighty Tsauchab River Ride in a 4x4 through desert dunes in a barren landscape populated by geckos and chameleons Zoom through the "singing" dunes traveling from the eastern side through to the Atlantic on the west A scenic drive takes you to Damaraland, one of the most dramatic and picturesque areas in Namibia Discover the world-famous rock engravings at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Twyfelfontein Visit a Himba tribe dwelling and learn first-hand about their history, culture and unique traditions Spend three days exploring Etosha National Park, one of the most important wildlife sanctuaries in Africa Visit the Cheetah Conservation Fund, dedicated to saving the cheetah and its ecosystem

What's this trip about?

    1 Johannesburg, 2 Sossusvlei, 2 Swakopmund, 2 Damaraland, 3 Etosha National Park, 1 Windhoek

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Africa

Attractions

  • Etosha National Park
  • Johannesburg
  • Windhoek

Trip includes

    • Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed Round trip flights New York-Johannesburg, Johannesburg-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges All intra-flights: Johannesburg-Windhoek & Windhoek-Johannesburg 11 nights accommodations
    • 1 night Johannesburg 2 nights Sossusvlei 2 nights Swakopmund 2 nights Damaraland 2 nights Etosha National Park (West) 1 night Etosha National Park (East) 1 night Windhoek Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included Desert excursions and game drives in 4X4 vehicles 26 meals: 11 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 10 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of local guide in Johannesburg (Day 2) Services of English-speaking tour manager (Day 3-13) Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary Active itinerary with unique cultural features National Park Fees

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for South Africa
Depart for South Africa

DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Johannesburg
Arrive in Johannesburg, known as "Gauteng - the City of Gold." Today, board a shuttle transfer to your hotel Overnight: Johannesburg

DAY 3, Monday - Windhoek and Sossusvlei in Namibia
A morning flight takes you to Windhoek in Namibia, a country that possesses some of the most stunning and untamed scenery on the planet with spectacular species of wildlife. Upon arrival, meet your Tour Manager and travel to the Namib Desert,* stopping en route in Rehobo...
DAY 4, Tuesday - Sossusvlei Dunes, Deadvlei & Sesriem Canyon
Rise before dawn to explore the Sossusvlei area, a salt and clay pan situated in Namib-Naukluft National Park. Perhaps climb to the upper ridge of Big Daddy dune,* surrounded by dreamlike scenery and extraordinary panoramas. View star-shaped Dune 45, and walk over the du...
DAY 5, Wednesday - Swakopmund
Today, drive via Solitaire toward Swakopmund,* a small desert town near the Namib-Naukluft National Park. A packed lunch will be provided en route before stopping in Walvis Bay. Continue to Swakopmund, known as the adventure sports capital of Namibia. Enjoy the friendly ...
DAY 6, Thursday - The Living Desert
This morning, travel in a 4x4 through dry desert dunes in a barren landscape populated by geckos, chameleons, sand diving lizards, and scorpions. Your knowledgeable guides enlighten you about the plant life and minerals as you zoom through the dunes moving from the sceni...
DAY 7, Friday - The Himba Tribe, Damaraland
After a leisurely morning in Swakopmund, drive to Damaraland.* Along the way, visit a Himba tribe dwelling; these semi-nomadic pastoralists live in homes built of palms and mud in scattered settlements throughout the region. Learn first-hand about their history, proud cu...
DAY 8, Saturday - Twyfelfontein Excursion
This morning, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Twyfelfontein. These remarkable petroglyphs of wild animals including rhinos, elephants, giraffes, and zebras were created over 2,000 years ago by ancient hunter-gathers. Continue to the Organ Pipes, a distinctive sec...
DAY 9, Sunday - Petrified Forest, Etosha National Park
Drive to Etosha National Park* in the vast arid space of Northern Namibia. One of the most important reserves and wildlife sanctuaries in Africa, the park is centered on the white salt Etosha Pan that dominates the landscape. En route, visit Petrified Forest, a unique si...
DAY 10, Monday - Western Etosha National Park
Rise early this morning, and set out to explore the many waterholes along the enormous saltpan. More than 114 species of mammals survive in Etosha, including the rare black faced impala, along with over 340 species of birds. The game reserve is also home to ostrich, the ...
DAY 11, Tuesday - Eastern Etosha National Park
Today, move to the Eastern side of the National Park. Enjoy game viewing en route where you may have a chance to look for endemic birds like the bare cheeked babbler and catch glimpses of elephants splashing at the water's edge. The areas with thicker vegetation are home...
DAY 12, Wednesday - Cheetah Conservation Fund, Windhoek
Today, continue to Ojiwarongo, for a specially arranged visit with staff at the Cheetah Conservation Fund, dedicated to save the cheetah and its ecosystem. Begin at the Education Center, providing information about the cheetah: its history, physiology, importance within ...
DAY 13, Thursday - Depart Namibia
After breakfast, transfer to the airport in Windhoek for your flight to Johannesburg, where you will connect to your departure flight. Please select flights that depart no earlier than 7 PM Meals: Breakfast

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Last Updated: 7/13/2023

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Optional Activities
Desert Elephant Safari Embark on a safari to see Namib desert elephants in the wild, a once in a lifetime opportunity. These hardy elephants are smaller than standard African elephants, and have evolved to make the most of their extreme environment, with larger ears to aid their cooling and broader feet that help them dig for precious water in soft riverbeds. Your guide will use fine tracking skills as well as information from the indigenous Damara people to bring you to safe watching distance of these wondrous creatures. Unlike the large herds of the savanna, desert elephants travel in small groups due to scarcity of resources, so it may take some time to find a group to observe. Afterwards, enjoy a refreshing drink in the bush before returning to your lodge. During this tour, you may come into proximity of wild animals whose actions can be unpredictable. Certain inherent risks are involved which should be considered at your own discretion. Sightings of the animals cannot be guaranteed. Approximate tour duration is 3.5 hours. OnDay : 7 Price : $59 Half Day Mondesa Township Tour This afternoon, drive to Mondesa Township, a suburb of Swakopmund, and learn about the history of the township from your local guide. Mondesa was established in the early 1950s to provide housing for blacks working in Swakopmund. During your visit, get a glimpse into everyday life in a typical Namibian township. You will have a chance to meet with some of the residents, who will introduce you to their customs and traditions. Stroll along the streets to view typical homes, small craft markets and schools. At the conclusion of your visit, return back to Swakopmund. Approximate tour duration is 2.5 hours. OnDay : 6 Price : $40
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Additional Information: Passengers should select international flights from Johannesburg that depart no earlier than 7 PM on Day 13. The flight from Windhoek arrives to Johannesburg at approximately 4 PM. Passengers with late evening flights will have a long layover in Johannesburg airport.

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