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Namibia: Dunes & Desert Safari
Tour Description:
Venture into a unique desert wilderness of
desolate beauty and surprising vitality, discovering
Namibia at its most compelling. Encounter rare
wildlife in Etosha National Park and marvel at
otherworldly landscapes, including the iconic dunes
of Sossusvlei, on a journey that introduces you to
the indigenous Himba tribe and takes you far
off the beaten path into the truly remote
and breathtaking Skeleton Coast.
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Dates & Pricing
| Thursday 27 Jun 24 — Monday 08 Jul 24 | Starting at $16,995 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 31 Aug 24 — Wednesday 11 Sep 24 | Starting at $16,995 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 - Windhoek, Namibia
Arrive in Windhoek, Namibia and transfer to your
luxury permanent camp set on a private wildlife reserve
in the countryside surrounding Windhoek. Later, enjoy a
sunset safari drive followed by a Scenic Sundowner cocktail
and welcome dinner.
Day 2 - Onguma Private Game Reserve
Board a private aircraft for a flight to the 84,000-acre
Onguma Game Reserve. Upon arrival, settle into your luxury lodge before setting out on an afternoon game drive
around the private reserve. Watch for any of the hundreds of
species of birds in the region as well as an astonishing variety
of game, including lion, black and white rhino, elephant
and giraffe. Return to your comfortable camp set near a
waterhole.
Day 3 - Onguma Private Game Reserve
Today, experience a guided morning game drive into the
Etosha National Park to view more of the wide variety
of game and bird species roaming terrain that includes
grasslands and salt pan. Return to your lodge for lunch
followed by time to relax at the refreshing infinity edge
swimming pool. Then, head out again for a sunset drive,
perhaps sighting cheetah, gemsbok or a flock of flamingo.
Day 4 - Purros Conservancy
Fly by private charter to your next destination, a luxury
lodge in the Purros Conservancy. Often described as one
of the last truly wild areas in the northwest of Namibia, the
conservancy is roamed by desert-dwelling elephant. Arrive
in the late afternoon with time to relax at your tranquil lodge
before dinner. Your magnificent lodge sits atop the banks of
the Hoarusib Riverbed, affording an impeccably appointed
base for your adventures.
Day 5 - Purros Conservancy
Head out on an early morning drive through a stunning
wilderness secluded far off the beaten track, keeping an eye
out for distinctive plant life, strange rock formations and rare
desert-adapted elephant. This afternoon, head out to meet members of the last nomadic tribe of Namibia, the Himba.
Revel in this authentic opportunity to learn about the
customs and traditions of this very proud nation, mingling
with tribal members sporting ochre-red braided hair and
costumes of hides and beads, and gaining insight into their
beliefs, way of life and everyday routine.
Day 6 - Skeleton Coast National Park
Board a private charter flight to Skeleton Coast National
Park, a hauntingly beautiful dunescape dotted with the bones of beached whales, seals and shipwrecks. Upon
landing, transfer to your lodge, where you relax amid views
of Damaraland’s dunes and the Atlantic Ocean. Then,
experience the phenomenon of “singing sand” at the Roaring
Dunes before returning to the lodge for dinner.
Day 7 - Skeleton Coast National Park
Today, embark on an ATV adventure through the dunes of
the Skeleton Coast. Then, try your hand at duneboarding
or explore the Hoarusib River and the Clay Castles, a striking geological formation. Cap your day off with a
Scenic Sundowner cocktail overlooking the Atlantic.
Day 8 - Swakopmund
After a scenic drive along the coast, board your private
charter flight to the city of Swakopmund, a former German
colonial enclave of seaside promenades, half-timbered homes
and wind-swept beaches. Upon landing, transfer to your
hotel for lunch. Then, embark on a city tour featuring the
town’s historic lighthouse and railway station. Tonight, enjoy
an evening at leisure.
Day 9 - Sossusvlei
This morning, Ride Like a Local with a private cruise of
Walvis Bay, keeping an eye out for pelican, seal, dolphin
and whale. Come ashore for your Chef ’s Table experience,
a private traditional barbecue set on the sands of a local
beach. Then, fly by private charter to Sossusvlei, taking in
a bird’s-eye view of the dune sea, a landscape dotted with
shipwrecks and salt pans. Upon arrival, continue overland to
your luxurious camp nestled on a private concession of the
NamibRand Nature Reserve.
Day 10 - Sossusvlei
Today, explore Sossusvlei, a place of stark yet undeniable
beauty. The salt-and-clay pan is surrounded by towering
dunes that, together with the sky, comprise the palette of
burnt oranges and vivid blues so distinctive to the region.
After an opportunity to climb “Big Daddy” — the tallest of
the dunes — return to your lodge for an afternoon at leisure.
Day 11 - Sossusvlei
Rise early for a full day exploring with your choice of a
guided nature walk, ATV trail ride or scenic drive of the
NamibRand Nature Reserve. Observe the area’s unique
desert-adapted plants and wildlife, and learn about the
efforts to conserve its distinctive ecology. Tonight, gather
for a farewell dinner with your fellow guests.
Day 12 - Windhoek
Return by light aircraft to Windhoek, where you connect
with your departing flight.
