Ultimate Namibia Safari By World Journeys

Ultimate Namibia Safari By World Journeys

10 Days/ 9 Nights from $9,315 Price Per Person

Sales from 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2025

**Day 1: Windhoek**
Upon your arrival in Windhoek, Namibia, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure.

**Day 2: Windhoek > Sossusvlei**
This morning you will be collected from your hotel for a drive southwest through the scenic Khomas Hochland highlands before heading down the Great Escarpment into the Namib Desert, stopping for a picnic lunch at a scenic location along the way. You arrive at Dead Valley Lodge in the mid-afternoon and you will stay here for two nights whilst you explore the remarkable sights of the Namib Desert with your guide. If there is still time today, your guide will take you to visit Sesriem Canyon, a nearby geological attraction, or explore Elim Dune. If preferred, just relax and soak in the scenic and tranquil surroundings at Dead Valley Lodge. The lodge offers luxury tented chalets, each climate-controlled, with an adjoining bathroom, and with panoramic views of the Namib Desert.

Sesriem Canyon has evolved through centuries of erosion by the Tsauchab River which has incised a narrow gorge about 1.5 km long and 30 meters deep into the surrounding land, exposing the varying layers of sedimentation deposited over millions of years. The shaded cool depths of the canyon allow pools of water to gather during the rainy season and remain for much of the year round. These pools were a vital source of water for early settlers who drew water for their livestock by knotting six (ses) lengths of rawhide thongs (riems) together, hence the canyon’s name.

**Day 3: Sossusvlei**
Rise early for a magical excursion with your guide in the Namib Naukluft National Park, setting off before sunrise to capture the dunes whilst the light is soft and shadows accentuate the towering shapes and curves. This area boasts some of the highest free-standing sand dunes in the world and your guide will give you an insight on the formation of the Namib Desert and its fascinating creatures and plants that have adapted to survive these harsh environs. Once you have explored Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and surrounding dune fields you can enjoy a relaxed picnic brunch in the shade of a camel thorn tree. Return to Dead Valley Lodge in time for a late lunch, and the rest of the afternoon is at your leisure.

**Day 4: Sossusvlei > Swakopmund**
The fascinating drive today takes you northwest through awesome and ever-changing desert landscapes of the Namib Naukluft National Park, including the impressive Gaub and Kuiseb canyons. You will meet the coast at the port town of Walvis Bay and then continue north to Swakopmund where you can enjoy the pleasant seaside location and cooler coastal air for the next two nights at the Delight Hotel Swakopmund. Located within walking distance of the ‘Mole’ (pier), there will be time this afternoon to explore the town and wander along the waterfront on foot, before heading off for dinner at a popular restaurant which specialises in locally harvested seafood.

Note
Option to include a sunrise balloon flight before you depart for Swakopmund (at additional cost). Please note this would need to be booked exclusively with World Journeys in order to fit in with other timings for this day.

**Day 5: Swakopmund**
After an early breakfast your guide will drive you along the scenic coastal road back south to Walvis Bay for a memorable kayaking adventure within the outer lagoon. After meeting your kayaking guide you will be taken on a short scenic drive to Pelican Point to see its lighthouse and windswept beauty, stopping briefly at the salt works to view the variety of birdlife on your way to the launch point. The kayaking is an ideal way of seeing Cape fur seals, Heaviside and bottlenose dolphins, pelicans, flamingos and a wide variety of other sea birds. If you are lucky, there is also a chance of seeing whales, leatherback turtles and sunfish. During the course of the day the guide will stop and inform you about the environment and light refreshments will be served on the beach before heading back to Walvis Bay.

Should kayaking not appeal, you can opt to take a memorable motorized boat seal and dolphin excursion within the outer lagoon and harbour. Here you should also see Cape fur seals, heaviside and bottlenose dolphins, pelicans, flamingos and a wide variety of other sea birds. Again, if luck is on your side, there is also a chance of seeing whales, leatherback turtles and sunfish. During the course of the excursion snacks will be served along with local sparkling wine and fresh oysters, before you will return to the jetty at roughly midday.

You then have the opportunity to explore the waterfront area of Walvis Bay further before returning to Swakopmund for an afternoon at leisure at your guesthouse or out in town. Activities such as scenic flights, sandboarding and more can all be booked at an extra cost.

**Day 6: Swakopmund > Damaraland**
Continuing on your safari today, the road takes you north and east into the wonderful and diverse region of Damaraland. You pass Namibia’s highest mountain, the Brandberg which peaks at 2,573 m above sea level, and take time to view game and absorb the vastness of the scenery along the way. Damaraland is typified by displays of colour, magnificent table topped mountains, rock formations and bizarre-looking vegetation.

The present day landscape has been formed by the erosion of wind, water and geological forces which have formed rolling hills, dunes, gravel plains and ancient river terraces. It is the variety and loneliness of the area as well as the scenic splendour which will reward and astound you, giving one an authentic understanding of the word ‘wilderness’.

Camp Kipwe is nestled amongst an outcrop of giant granite boulders, with comfortable thatched bungalows, a large alfresco dining area, bar and refreshing swimming pool.

If time allows this afternoon your guide will take you to visit the nearby attractions and geological sites of the pre-historic Twyfelfontein rock engravings (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) – if not there is plenty of time to see them tomorrow.

**Day 7: Damaraland**
After an early breakfast you will be treated to an exciting 4×4 excursion along the ephemeral Aba Huab and Huab River valleys to explore this remarkable region and to search for game, including the elusive desert adapted elephants if they are in the area. Damaraland is home to a variety of desert adapted wildlife. As the elephants are mostly active in the mornings you will normally have the best chance to see them then before returning to camp for lunch. However, if all the safari participants agree, you also have the option to take a picnic lunch and stop to enjoy that in the shade of a large Ana tree by the riverbed, ideally while watching a herd of elephant browsing nearby.

Your guide will arrange to fit in a visit to Twyfelfontein and other nearby attractions at a suitable time if you haven’t already done so the previous day. On return to camp there should be time to take a walk into the local area with your guide if desired, or simply relax and enjoy some well-deserved leisure time.

**Day 8: Damaraland > Etosha National Park**
Today after an early breakfast you set off on your journey to the Etosha National Park. Etosha National Park covers 22,270 km² including the vast Etosha Pan, a saline desert in its own right, having dried up when the Kunene River changed course. In the late dry season animals congregate in their hundreds around the water sources, queuing to quench their thirst. When the rains arrive the area is transformed, bringing a plethora of birdlife that comes to take advantage of ideal feeding conditions. Thousands of flamingos and other water birds descend to the flooded salt pans to take advantage of this time of plenty.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and visits to various waterholes in the afternoon, before heading on towards tonight’s destination, Etosha Private Heights. Sharing a border with Etosha National Park, Etosha Heights is one of the largest private reserves in Namibia, offering 60,000 hectares of unspoiled wildlife, landscapes, and tranquility; truly a place to reconnect with nature and escape the modern stresses of life. Wildlife-wise, you’ll find lion, cheetah and many of Namibia’s fascinating desert species, but the reserve is probably most famous for its strong population of both black and white rhino.

Arrival will be in the late afternoon or early evening, with time to freshen up and enjoy the tranquility of the Etosha Heights.

**Day 9: Etosha National Park**
Today you will be treated to an exciting morning guided game drive into the Etosha National Park, to see more of the wide variety of game and bird species that are to be found there. There is then time to relax by the refreshing swimming pool before you head out again for an afternoon game drive into Etosha before exiting the park before sunset.

Alternatively, you can opt to spend the whole day out in the park and either take lunch by one of the other rest camps in the area, or have a picnic while watching game at a particularly productive waterhole in the area. Once you are back (gates close at sunset), the rest of the evening can be spent game viewing at the camp’s floodlit waterhole while enjoying dinner, and afterwards.

**Day 10: Etosha National Park > Windhoek**
After an early breakfast you depart the reserve and your journey leads you south via Outjo, Otjiwarongo and Okahandja to reach to Windhoek. Enjoy lunch on the way and arrival in Windhoek will be mid afternoon.


Type of Journey:

Small group tour: Travel with a group of no more than 7 guests, and a professional guide, on a journey through Namibia. Let us tailor-make further travel arrangements before and/or after this journey.

Inclusions

    • 9 nights’ accommodation
    • 9 breakfasts, 9 lunches, and 8 dinners
    • Mineral water onboard the safari vehicle
    • Shared transfer from Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport to hotel
    • English-speaking experienced naturalist safari guide
    • Transportation in an air-conditioned 4×4 safari vehicle
    • Entrance fees and excursions as per the itinerary
    • Your choice of shared sea kayaking or catamaran cruise in Swakopmund


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Terms and Conditions:

  • Pricing varies due to fluctuations in exchange rates; please contact us for current pricing or other changes
  • Please enquire about adding on a 3-night pre-safari extension to Wolwedans, NamibRand Nature Reserve
  • Please enquire about adding on a 1- or 2-night post-safari extension to Okonjima Nature Reserve
  • Please see our Ultimate Namibia Safari – Private Tour on our website for private pricing
  • Please also enquire for pricing to add-on a Sossusvlei sunrise hot air balloon flight
  • A luggage restriction of 20 kg of soft-sided luggage applies
  • Children 11 years and under are unable to be accommodated on this safari
  • Departures are guaranteed to depart with a minimum of one guest
Not Included:
  • All beverages
  • Laundry
  • Gratuities
General Terms & Conditions: Deposits & final payments will be required to secure bookings. Strict amendment & cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent professional service fees will apply. We welcome all major credit cards however a credit card processing fee will apply. Whilst every care is taken to accurately present the information & pricing we reserve the right to correct any errors or omissions. Further terms & conditions apply. For full terms & conditions visit your local Travel Advisor today.

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