Namibia itinerary - 9 day Southern Namibia Canyons & Deserts Tour visiting the Kalahari Desert, Fish River Canyon, Lüderitz, Namib Desert and Sossusvlei plus Swakopmund

This tour is available is 2 different ratings - Upmarket (Superior) or Affordable (Classic) class (Bed & Breakfast basis) and Upmarket having more inclusions.

Highlights: The Kalahari Desert, Fish River Canyon, Lüderitz, Namib Desert and Sossusvlei, Swakopmund

Day 1, Saturday: Kalahari Desert
Leaving Windhoek, we travel into the largest sand mass on Earth, the Kalahari Desert. The Kalahari is a vast semi desert of wind-blown sand held by a sparse mantle of thorn scrub making it the largest continuous stretch of sand covering 9 African countries. Unlike other true deserts, the Kalahari does receive erratic rainfall. For many therefor “thirstland” is a fitting description. Lacking permanent surface water, the Kalahari is a challenging place to live except for those who have adapted to not only survive but flourish here. The Bushmen refer to it as the “Soul of the World”, an emotive description for this area! With its deep red sand dunes and endless grass plains interspersed with acacia’s and shrubs, it is still home to a surprising large amount of specially adapted wildlife. Enjoy the opportunity to experience the dunes and the wildlife and plants, in this desert environment.

Classic:    Intu Africa Camelthorn Lodge
Superior:    Intu Africa Zebra Lodge – Dinner & Nature Drive in the Kalahari

Day 2, Sunday: Fish River Canyon
We continue south through expansive rocky plains, visiting the unique Quiver tree forest. Nestled amongst huge dolerite boulders, stacked in a mysterious way, the area is also aptly referred to as “Giant’s Playground”. We continue to our lodge, situated in close vicinity to the Fish River Canyon. We can optionally explore the area on foot or on a guided nature drive in the later afternoon.

Classic:    Canyon Village - Breakfast
Superior:    Canyon Lodge – Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3, Monday: Lüderitz

Day 4, Tuesday: Lüderitz
Our morning starts with a visit to Kolmanskop ghost town. Kolmanskop is a deserted Diamond Mining Town in the Sperrgebiet National Park. Once a cosmopolitan center, a town built to last…until the diamonds ran out. Today Kolmanskop stands as a haunting monument to the thriving past. We will also visit Diaz Point and explore the coastal town of Lüderitz itself.

Classic:    Nest Hotel - Breakfast
Superior:    Nest Hotel Superior Room – Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5, Wednesday: Southern Namib Desert
After an early breakfast we travel across wide open plains north along the Tiras Mountain range to our lodge in the Namib Desert. We are located in close proximity to Sesriem the gateway to Sossusvlei, Dead Vlei and Sesriem Canyon, with some of the highest sand dunes on Earth towering over the white desert plains.

Classic:   The Elegant Desert Lodge - Breakfast
Superior:    Sossusvlei Lodge – Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6, Thursday: Southern Namib Desert

Day 7, Friday: Swakopmund

Day 8, Saturday: Swakopmund
Swakopmund is often fondly referred to as the “playground of Namibia”, it has numerous activities ranging from, adventure to exploring the fascinating features of the Namib Desert and the animals and plants that occur and survive here. Embrace the relaxed pace of this idyllic coastal town whilst enjoying coffee and freshly baked pastries in one of the many café’s. Alternatively explore the rugged, sweltering desert on a day tour, or view this awesome, environment from the air on a scenic flight.

 

Find your inner child and push adrenaline to its limits with extreme adventures such as skydiving over the desert or quad biking and sand boarding on the dunes. Take time to get the feel of this quaint town with its historic buildings, museums, shopping arcades and beach bar that has transformed into its own personality by the vibrant use of color and the bohemian lifestyle.

Classic:    Swakopmund Plaza / Beach Hotel - Breakfast
Superior:    Strand Hotel – Breakfast, Dinner & Marine Cruise

Day 9, Sunday: Windhoek
After breakfast, we travel back to Windhoek to be taken to our hotel or back to the airport for our outward flight. Tour ends.

Includes:
Meals:
Classic: 8 Breakfasts
Superior: 8 Breakfasts; 8 Dinners
Entrance Fees: Fish River Canyon; Namib Naukluft National Park
Portages
All meals as specified in the itinerary
Still Mineral Water
Activities as specified
Accommodation as specified
Tourism levy & Government Taxes where applicable
24hrs Medical Evacuation Insurance

Above accommodation is subject to availability but we will offer you a similar alternative if it is not available.

Private tour may be done on any date on request

Please note there is no pre or post day in Windhoek, which is advisable due to scheduled times of these tours.
Arrival flights on day of tour departure to be no later than 9am from Windhoek
Last Day of tour, it's advisable to book a flight departing Windhoek International at 7pm or later.

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