Namibian Discovery

This tour visits all of Namibia’s ‘hot-spots’ including Etosha National Park, the country’s greatest wildlife reserve. At various waterholes zebra, wildebeest and gemsbok drink to the trumpeting of elephants and roaring of lions.

Then on to Damaraland, a mountainous wilderness region renowned for its outstanding natural beauty. The hills contain Namibia’s best known rock art and unique wildlife which includes the desert-adapted elephant and free roaming black rhinos.

On to Swakopmund with its colonial architecture, atmospheric streets and delicious seafood, then finally to Sossusvlei in the heart of the Namib Desert and home to the world’s tallest sand dunes, some of which tower over 300 metres high. Watching the changing mood and colours at sunrise and sunset is one of Namibia’s highlights.

This is a great value, English-speaking tour. Transportation is by air-conditioned microbus with maximum numbers of no more than 16. Alternative tours are available as are self-drive tours following a very similar itinerary. Please ask our expert team for details.

DAY 1 FRIDAY HEATHROW-WINDHOEK
Overnight flight from Heathrow to Windhoek via Johannesburg (plane change).

DAY 2 SATURDAY – WINDHOEK
Met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to explore. Overnight: Safari Court Hotel, or similar.

DAY 3 SUNDAY – ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Meet with other members of the group and travel via Okahandja to Etosha National Park. (400 km – approximately 5 hours 30 minutes). Overnight: Etosha Rest Camp, or similar. (b,d)

DAY 4 MONDAY – ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
A full day game drive in a closed vehicle. Overnight: Etosha Rest Camp, or similar. (b,d)

DAY 5 TUESDAY – ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
A day in search of game in Etosha. After lunch at a rest camp (payable locally), continue west through the park to the gate then travel 70 km – approximately 1 hour, to your accommodation. Overnight: Namatubis Guest Farm, or similar. (b,d)

DAY 6 WEDNESDAY – DAMARALAND
An early start to see the highlights of Damaraland – one of the last true wilderness areas in Africa. Head through Outjo, to Khorixas, the capital of this region. Next pass through scenic landscapes and Damara villages before reaching the Petrified Forest. Arrive at your lodge at lunch time (250 km – approximately 3 hours 30 minutes). Overnight: Damara Mopane Lodge, or similar. (b,d)

DAY 7 THURSDAY – DAMARALAND
Today visit the rock engravings at Twyfelfontein, the fascinating geological features such as the Organ Pipes and Burnt Mountain. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight: Damara Mopane Lodge, or similar. (b,d)

DAY 8 FRIDAY – SWAKOPMUND
Continue to Henties Bay, then proceed to the charming coastal resort of Swakopmund where the remainder of the day is at leisure. (350 km – approximately 5 hours). Overnight: Eberwein Hotel, or similar. (b)

DAY 9 SATURDAY – SWAKOPMUND
Day at leisure to take part in the many exciting activities in Swakopmund. An exciting option is a living desert tour where you learn about the creatures that live in the desert. Overnight: Eberwein Hotel, or similar. (b)

DAY 10 SUNDAY – SOSSUSVLEI
Morning visits to Welwitchia and Moon Landscape en route to the Namib Desert (350 km – approximately 5 hours). Overnight: Namib Desert Lodge, or similar. (b,d)

DAY 11 MONDAY – SOSSUSVLEI
Visit the dunes at Sossusvlei, with the opportunity to climb to the top before returning to the lodge. Overnight: Namib Desert Lodge, or similar. (b,d)

DAY 12 TUESDAY – WINDHOEK-HEATHROW
Drive through the scenic Spreetshoogte Pass and on to Windhoek airport for your flight via Johannesburg to Heathrow, or your chosen extension. (350 km – approximately 5 hours). (b)

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