CLASSIC NAMIBIASTSNE14

TOUR ROUTING

TOUR HIGHLIGHTSTOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Exploring the highlights of southern Namibia including the Kalahari and Namib Deserts, and the spectacular Fish River Canyon

• Enjoying Namibia’s popular seaside town, Swakopmund, with its wide range of leisure and adventure activities

• Experiencing the highlights of northern Namibia including the World Heritage Site, Twyfelfontein, and the world-renowned Etosha National Park

TOUR INFORMATIONTOUR INFORMATION

• Departs: Saturday

• Duration: 14 days/13 nights

• Includes: 13 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 lunch pack, 12 dinners, 13 nights’ accommodation, porterage, transport and sightseeing as specified

• Note: Minimum 2, maximum 10 guests. Dual language German/English commentary

TOUR ROUTING

Windhoek - Swakopmund

DAY

1: S

ATW

indh

oek

- Kal

ahar

i Des

ert

Travel into Kalahari Desert and undertake a scenic sunset drive (in open vehicles). Overnight in the Kalahari region at Kalahari Anib Lodge or similar. [Dinner]

DAY

2: S

UN

Kala

hari

Des

ert -

Fis

h Ri

ver C

anyo

n

Visit a Quiver tree forest near Keetmanshoop. Continue via Naute Dam to northern fringes of Fish River Canyon. Overnight at Canon Roadhouse or similar. [Breakfast, Dinner]

DAY

3: M

ON

Fish

Riv

er C

anyo

n - A

us

Walk along the rim of one of the world’s largest canyons. Optional sundowner drive (for own account) to watch feral horses of the Namib Desert. Overnight in Aus at Desert Horse Inn or similar. [Breakfast, Dinner]

Aus

- Mal

tahö

he

Opportunity to do an optional excursion to Kolmanskop. See the ever-changing beautiful vistas of the desert landscapes when driving along the Namib Desert. Overnight at Hammerstein Lodge or similar. [Breakfast, Dinner]

DAY

4: T

UES

DAY

5: W

EDM

alta

höhe

- N

amib

-Nau

kluft

Par

k

Early start to Sossusvlei. 4x4 scenic drive into heart of the Namib Dunes. Visit Sesriem Canyon en route past Naukluft Mountains. Overnight in Namib-Naukluft Park region at Namib Naukluft Lodge or similar. [Breakfast, Dinner]

DAY

6: T

HU

RSN

amib

-Nau

kluft

Par

k - S

wak

opm

und

Travel through Solitaire and Kuiseb Canyon to the coast. Visit Walvis Bay and its well-known lagoon. Arrive at Swakopmund and join a sundowner drive to Moon Landscape. Overnight in Swakopmund at Brigadoon Guesthouse or similar. [Breakfast, Dinner]

DAY

7: F

RISw

akop

mun

d

Day at leisure to explore Swakopmund (unguided). Wide range of activities on offer (for own account). Overnight at Brigadoon Guest House or similar. [Breakfast]

DAY

8: S

ATSw

akop

mun

d

Another day at leisure to explore Swakopmund (unguided). Possibly meet fellow travellers at dinner who join the tour in Swakopmund. Overnight at Brigadoon Guest House or similar. [Breakfast, Dinner]

TOUR ROUTING

Swakopmund - Windhoek

DAY

9: S

UN

Swak

opm

und

- Dam

aral

and

Depart early towards Henties Bay. See the Rock Art and the Organ Pipes at Twyfelfontein. Lunch pack en route. Arrive at remote lodge in Damaraland in the late afternoon. Overnight at Twyfelfontein Country Lodge. [Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch Pack]

DAY

10: M

ON

Dam

aral

and

Morning at leisure. Lunch. Afternoon sundowner drive in the Aba Huab River and possibly encounter the desert dwelling elephants (seasonal). Overnight at Twyfelfontein Country Lodge. [Full Board]

DAY

11: T

UES

Dam

aral

and

– Et

osha

nati

onal

Par

k

Visit a Damara village, near Twyfelfontein, before departing to Etosha National Park. Lunch en route (for own account). In the afternoon take your first game drive (in a closed vehicle) in Etosha. Overnight near Etosha National Park at Etosha Safari Camp or similar. [Breakfast, Dinner]

DAY

12: W

EDEt

osha

Nati

onal

Par

k

Spend the entire day in the park exploring the waterholes along this enormous saltpan in a closed vehicle game drive (open vehicle game drives are optional and for own account). Overnight near Etosha National Park at Etosha Safari Camp or similar. [Breakfast, Dinner]

DAY

13: T

HU

RSEt

osha

Nati

onal

Par

k

Another day of explorations in this world-famous National Park in a closed game drive vehicle (open vehicle game drives are optional and for own account). Overnight at Mokuti Etosha Lodge or similar. [Breakfast, Dinner]

Depart for Windhoek via Otjiwarongo and Okahandja to explore a local handicraft market. Tour ends in Windhoek during late afternoon. [Breakfast]

DAY

14: F

RIEt

osha

Nati

onal

Par

k - W

indh

oek

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