Itinerary
Experience the essence of Namibia's wonders on our 11-Day Namibia Highlights Safari. This immersive journey showcases the country's most iconic destinations, including the otherworldly dunes of Sossusvlei, the charming coastal town of Swakopmund, the rugged landscapes of Damaraland, and the breathtaking Etosha National Park.
Included:
- Professional Guide
- Comfortable safari vehicle
- Accommodation as per Itinerary
- Meals as per Itinerary (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D- Dinner)
- 10 Nights Accommodated
- Park Entrance Fees
- Activities as per Itinerary
Excluded:
- Restaurant Meals as indicated
- Visa’s, Airport Transfers, Curios and Tips
- Optional Excursions and Activities not in itinerary
- Beverages
Highlights:
- Sossusvlei
- Swakopmund
- Cape Fur Seals and the Skeleton Coast
- Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings
- The Petrified Forest
- The Etosha National Park
Day 01: Arrival in Windhoek. (Casa Piccolo or similar) (BB) 40km
Meet and greet at the Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure and dinner on own account at a restaurant of your own choice. Your guide will advise you on restaurant choices.
Day 02: Windhoek – Sesriem (Namib Desert Lodge or similar) (B, L, D) 300km
Departing Windhoek by 8am, we head in a southerly direction through the cattle farmland towards the Namib Desert. Passing through the Nauchas we stop for a short break at the top of the Escarpment looking over the Spreetshoogte Pass. A short distance down the pass, we arrive at the small rest stop of Solitaire before continuing the last 80km to our lodge at Sesriem.
Day 03: Sossusvlei (Namib Desert Lodge or similar) (B, L, D) 120km
An early pre-dawn departure from our lodge entering the park at sunrise. The 60km tar road leads the way into the Namib dune fields within the Namib-Naukluft National Park. Passing dune 45, we arrive at the 2x4 parking area, engage into 4x4 and continue the last 5km into the Dead Vlei pan. Climb one of the world’s highest dunes – for the fit and brave, or wander around the dead vlei pan before continuing to the Sossusvlei.
Exiting the area by 12:00 before the heat of the day sets in, we return to the lodge for a lunch and afternoon siesta or lie by the lodge pool enjoying the midday. A short visit to the Sesriem canyon late afternoon only 5km away ends a day of activities.
Day 04: Sossusvlei – Swakopmund (The Delight Hotel or similar) (B, L) 320km
A 9am morning departure to the harbour town of Walvis Bay via the Kuiseb canyon. We explore the small industrial town and its surrounding salt pans and lagoon before continuing to the coastal resort of Swakopmund.
The rest of the day is spent exploring this town and planning your next day’s adventure activities. These activities will be discussed with your guide the night before as its essential to make bookings. These activities include short scenic flights, Catamaran cruises, dune-boarding, quad-biking and so much more. Dinner can be enjoyed at any one of the town’s best restaurants on own account
Day 05: Swakopmund (The Delight Hotel or similar) (B)
A lazy morning before the short trip to the harbour town of Walvis Bay. We explore the small industrial town and its surrounding salt pans and lagoon before continuing to the coastal resort of Swakopmund.
The rest of the day is spent exploring this town and planning your next day’s adventure activities. These activities will be discussed with your guide the night before as its essential to make bookings. These activities include short scenic flights, Catamaran cruises, dune-boarding, quad-biking and so much more. Dinner can be enjoyed at any one of the town’s best restaurants.
Day 06: Swakopmund to Twyfelfontein (Twyfelfontein Lodge or similar) (B, L, D) 460km
Heading North Along the Atlantic Coastline, we stop on route at the Lichen fields just north of Hentiesbay. Continuing up the Skeleton Coast, we stop again at the Cape Fur Seal Colony. Thousands of seals congregate here due to unique sea current conditions in a bay that adds to their safety from predators as well as favourable survival conditions in terms of fish resources.
The Skeleton Coastline is a desert environment which meets the cold Benguela current creating cool conditions throughout the day. The coastline is named as such due to many ships over the years that have run aground as can be seen just north of the Ugab Gate entering the Park. We continue up the coastline and then turning inland into Damaraland arriving at our lodge late afternoon.
Day 07: Twyfelfontein Lodge – Etosha (Etosha Safari Camp or similar) (B, L, D) 300km
Early Morning breakfast for departure just a few km away to the world famous Twyfelfontein Bushman Rock engravings where a local community guide you.
Declared a world heritage site in 2007, the Twyfelfontein bushman (San) rock engravings date back between 2000 and 10 000 years and show case the largest concentration of Petroglyphs in the world.
After a leisurely light walk through Twyfelfontein, we continue in the direction of the Etosha National Park but not before a quick stop over at the Petrified Forest. Said to be dated at 280 Million years old, there are remnants of large tree trunks brought down by a flood and over Millenia turned to stone.
Arrival at our lodge late afternoon in time for a cool swim before an early dinner.
Day 08: Etosha National Park (Etosha Safari Camp or similar) (B, L, D)
A full day is spent in open vehicle game drive covering the Western part of the Park exploring all of the watering holes in search of all the animals not sighted the day before. Late afternoon arrival back at the Lodge for a deserved swim in the pool and a cool drink to finish off the day before dinner.
Day 09: Etosha National Park (Etosha Safari Camp or similar) (B, L, D)
A full morning is spent in open vehicle game drive in the Etosha National Park. Traversing areas of Etosha missed the previous day in the effort to tick off all that the park has to offer. Spend the afternoon at the lodge pool or take time to update your social media before heading back to Windhoek the next day.
Day 10: Etosha Safari Camp – Windhoek (Casa Piccolo or similar) (B, L) 405km
A lengthy drive back to the capital city, Windhoek. Mid-afternoon arrival back at our hotel where we can explore the city in your own time or relax at the hotel and prepare for the departure flight home the following day. Dinner on own account – recommended at Joes Beerhouse
Day 11: Departure (B)
Transfer to Hosea Kutako International Airport for your flight back home.
*Sandy Tracks reserves the right to amend the published accommodation in the itinerary at any time due to availability at the time of booking
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