5 Day itinerary in Namibia, Africa
Wings Over the Dunes
Explore breathtaking landscape including the magnificent Namib - ‘the living desert’. The Namib may be the oldest desert in the world and features stark and varied arid landscapes from sandy dunes to rugged, stony peaks. The effect is mesmerising.
By Frederick, Justus and Frederick
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Easy
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English
GUIDANCE
On Some Day Trips
starting point
Windhoek
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Nature & Wildlife
Start
Night
End
Highlights
View Sandwich Harbour from the top of the surrounding high dunes
Excursion into the famous Sossusvlei dunes
Take a leisurely walk around the lagoon, an official marine sanctuary
Sesriem Canyon Hike
View Sandwich Harbour from the top of the surrounding high dunes
Excursion into the famous Sossusvlei dunes
Take a leisurely walk around the lagoon, an official marine sanctuary
Sesriem Canyon Hike
Itinerary
Mid-Range Accommodation
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Arrival
Upon arrival in Windhoek, you will be met by our tour leader at the airport and assisted with transferring to a light aircraft on a charter flight for Swakopmund. Here you will be met by our driver guide and transferred to your place of accommodation. Swakopmund was established in 1892 and is a quaint, picturesque seaside town with a rich history. The late afternoon is spent relaxing after the day's traveling.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: Hotel Zum Kaiser, Swakopmund
Day 2
Swakopmund
Your excursion today is tide and weather dependent. From Swakopmund we’ll make our way to Walvis Bay along the coastal road, passing the salt production plant at Walvis Bay and then heading out into the vast Namib dune sea. Finally, the sandy 4x4 track reaches the coast as we continue southwards along the beach en-route to Sandwich Harbour, about 60km (37 miles) from Walvis Bay. Alternatively, if the swells are too high or if the weather is generally poor and the track along the coast is considered unsafe, we’ll view Sandwich Harbour from the top of the surrounding high dunes. Sandwich Harbour – a saltwater lagoon, is designated a 'Wetland of International Importance’ and some 40 000 birds - 34 different species in total, were recorded in the area during recent surveys. Take a leisurely walk around the lagoon, an official marine sanctuary, and you might also see seals, dolphins and even whales. A lunch stop is included before returning to Swakopmund during the late afternoon.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: Hotel Zum Kaiser, Swakopmund
Day 3
Swakopmund to Sossusvlei
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Swakopmund airstrip for a charter flight to Sossusvlei. Experience the haunting beauty of the Namib Desert at Sossusvlei Desert Lodge or a similar lodge, situated in the foothills of the private NamibRand Nature Reserve. The Namib - known as ‘the living desert’ - is a world of vast open spaces, endless horizons, dramatic desert landscapes, and jagged mountain heights. Led by Sossusvlei’s expert rangers and naturalists, the afternoon is devoted to exploring the desert landscape in open 4x4 vehicles.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
Day 4
Sossusvlei
The morning is devoted to an excursion into the famous Sossusvlei dunes - amongst the highest in the world. The name 'Sossusvlei' applies to an area that encompasses the great plain of the Tsauchab River, along with the red dunes that appear to be marching along like giant sentinels to the south and north of the plain. After our desert excursion, we travel on to Sesriem Canyon. The canyon begins as an almost imperceptible but nevertheless deep cleft in level, stony ground and then widens until it finally flattens out onto the plain. Because it is so deep and sheltered, it often holds water well into the dry season - an invigorating sight in such a barren and stark environment. During the afternoon, we return to the lodge and after some time for relaxation, you may opt to explore the area on quad bikes (four-wheelers).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Mid-Range Accommodation: andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
Day 5
Sossusvlei to Windhoek
After an early breakfast and checking out of our lodge in the desert, it will be followed by a charter flight to Windhoek and transfer to any location of your choice within Windhoek, or hop onto a homebound flight with fond memories of an unforgettable Namibian safari of a lifetime.
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Accommodation
- Hotel Zum Kaiser, Swakopmund
- andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
Meals
- Dinner (4)
- Breakfast (4)
- Lunch (2)
Transport
- Airport Pick up Windhoek
- Charter flight for Swakopmund
- Charter flight to Sossusvlei
- Charter flight to Windhoek
Not Included
- International Flights
- Extra luggage on domestic flights
- Meals not specified as included
- Activities not specified as included
- Travel insurance
About Frederick
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$5,411.00 USD