Canyons and Ghost Towns Guided Safari
8 Days / 7 Nights
GUIDED SAFARI
Namibia
8 Days / 7 Nights
GUIDED SAFARI
Namibia
Take in some of the most spectacular scenery the south of Namibia has on offer, including the Kalahari and Namib Deserts; the world’s second largest canyon, Fish River Canyon; and the striking Giants Playground. Wildlife — oryx (gemsbuck), springbuck, zebra and ostrich — may be encountered as you travel through the Sossusvlei area. You’ll also explore the diamond miner’s ghost town of Kolmanskop and Namibia’s capital city, Windhoek.
Highlights
Experiences
- Desert Scenery
- Giants Playground Excursion
- Joe’s Beerhouse
- Namib Craft Centre
- Quiver Tree forest
- Second Largest Canyon in the World
- Windhoek City Tour
- Windhoek Woodcarvers Market
Destinations
- Aus
- Deadvlei
- Fish River Canyon
- Kalahari Desert
- Kolmanskop Ghost town
- Lüderitz
- Namib Desert
- Namib Naukluft Park
- Orange River
- Sesriem Canyon
- Solitaire
- Sossusvlei
- Spreetzhoogte Pass
- Windhoek
Days
Day 1
From your accommodation in Windhoek, we travel south through the spectacular red dunes of the Kalahari desert. Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch and take some time to relax by the pool. Several activities are on offer by the lodge, guided dune walks, E-bike rides and nature drives (activities optional).
Day 2
Visit the Quiver Tree Forest and Giants Playground. Then travel to the Fish River Canyon, the second largest canyon on earth. The views of this magnificent wonder of the world will leave you awe struck. We’ll stay overnight near the Fish River Canyon.
Day 3
Travel south to the Orange River, one of the few perennial rivers in Namibia. En-route, we’ll visit the Ai-Ais hot water springs and relax in one of the pools before continuing south. Our next stop includes some WWII historical sites, and then onward to Aus where we take a drive through some of Namibia’s most beautiful landscapes.
Day 4
As we travel west toward the Atlantic, we’ll visit the Wild horses of the Namib. Next, we arrive in Lüderitz and take a short tour of the town before having lunch. Participate in a dolphin cruise in the bay area followed by a picturesque sunset (activity optional). Have dinner at one of the town’s superb restaurants.
Day 5
Explore the once thriving diamond mining community of Kolmanskop. Return to Lüderitz for lunch then enjoy the afternoon with a visit to Diaz Cross and some beautiful coastline scenery. Dinner at yet another fantastic restaurant in Lüderitz.
Day 6
While traveling north towards Sossusvlei, we’ll pass through some spectacular scenery before arriving at the Desert Lodge. Relax by the pool or partake in some of the activities at the lodge, including hiking trails, E-bike rides and nature drives (activity optional).
Day 7
Get up early and head out before sunrise to view the spectacular contrasting colors of the Namib sand dunes. Alternatively choose to partake in a hot air balloon safari to get a birds eye view of the spectacular desert landscapes (activity optional). Visit Deadvlei and Sossusvlei where you will see some of the highest sand dunes on the planet. Visit the Sesriem Canyon before returning to the Desert Lodge.
Day 8
We travel north through the Naukluft Mountains via the Spreetzhoogte Pass where you will be spoiled with some breath-taking scenery. We arrive in Windhoek and do a short tour of the capital city and visit the craft center and Windhoek Woodcarvers market. Enjoy dinner at the world famous Joe’s Beerhouse. Your guide will transfer you to your hotel of choice. Final Safari day accommodation is not included, please let us know if you require accommodation, we will happily arrange this for you.
Departure Day
If you require an airport transfer your guide will ensure you make it to the airport well in time for your flight back home.
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