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Namibia Highlights

See all the highlights on an adventure tour of Namibia

9 days from £1,671pp

Namibia Highlights

9 days from £1,671pp

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Classic accommodation from £1,671pp
8 nights accommodation with breakfast
Game viewing in the Etosha National Park
Travel into the Namib Desert

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International Flights (unless otherwise stated)
International flights & taxes

Overview

There are not many countries in Africa that can match Namibia's sheer natural beauty. And there are few more stirring desert realms on the planet - from the perfect dead-tree valleys to the massive sand dunes plunging down to the sea along the Skeleton Coast. Through the heart of the country is a spine of mountains that create glorious scenery and jaw-dropping canyons and it's hard to think of an iconic African landscape that the country doesn't possess. It is also one of the best places to view wildlife. Valid selected dates 01/07/2019 - 31/10/2019

Day 1 - Namib Desert

Your tour begins in Windhoek, in the north of the country. From here you travel to your first lodge in the Namib Desert. This region is the gateway to Sesriem Canyon and Sossusvlei, where some of the highest sand dunes on Earth stand towering over the white desert plains. The afternoon can be spent relaxing at the pool, or taking part in optional activities offered at your lodge.

Day 2 - Namib Desert

Start early this morning as the first rays of sunrise paint the mountains of sand into a variety of apricot, red and orange, contrasted against a crisp blue skyline. Have your cameras ready to capture this awesome landscape. At Sossusvlei, where the mostly dry Tsauchab River ends abruptly among majestic dunes, you can walk up one of the dunes to admire the desert landscape. Later visit the Sesriem Canyon, a life sustaining natural phenomenon in the heart of the Namib Desert.

Day 3 - Swakopmund

After breakfast you travel through the desolate, rolling hills of the Kuiseb Moon Valley towards the Atlantic Ocean. In Walvis Bay visit the shallow lagoon, one of the most important wetland areas on the African continent and a world heritage site. More than 80 per cent of the African flamingoes feed in this lagoon and present a breathtaking picture when they appear in groups of several hundred thousand. Having arrived in the coastal town of Swakopmund, you have the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 4 - Swakopmund

Swakopmund is the perfect location for walking tours, shopping, relaxing at a quaint coffee shop or along the sandy beaches. This is Namibia's holiday playground, and you also have a wide variety of adventurous activities on offer, ranging from dolphin cruises, desert tours and scenic flights to quad biking, paragliding, parachuting and kite surfing - to mention only a few.

Day 5 - Damaraland

Today you head further north, travelling along vast lichen fields to Cape Cross, a fur seal reserve where at times more than 80,000 animals frolic in the Atlantic waves. You drive on via the Brandberg, Namibia's highest mountain, into the Damaraland, one of the least populated and geologically diverse areas in Africa. This harsh, rocky environment is home to the rare Desert Elephant, the Black Rhino and free-roaming antelope species.

Day 6 - Etosha

Start the morning with a visit to Twyfelfontein, a heritage site where bushman communities engraved and painted more than 2,500 pictures some 6,000 years ago! Close by you explore the Burnt Mountain, Organ Pipes and the Petrified Forest - all geological phenomena depicting the creation and evolution of some of the oldest land masses on the planet. Here you also see the Welwitschia mirabilis plant - the world's oldest living desert plant. After a visit to a traditional Damara village you travel to your lodge situated close to the world-renowned Etosha National Park, and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 7 - Etosha

The day is devoted purely to watching the abundant wildlife found in the Etosha National Park, which surrounds a parched salt desert known as the Etosha Pan. The park is home to four of the Big Five - Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Rhino - and its waterholes support a rich diversity of birds and mammals, including rare species such as black-faced Impala, roan, cheetah, and Namibia's smallest antelope, the Damara Dik-Dik.

Day 8 - Etosha

Today you are again taken on a game drive in the Etosha National Park. You may encounter animal species you have not seen the previous day and can look forward to any new surprises at the different waterholes visited. In the afternoon you travel to another lodge, where you enjoy the rest of the day and night at leisure discussing with fellow guests what you have seen and done under a star spangled African night sky

Day 9 - Windhoek

Today your great Namibia highlights tour comes to an end. After breakfast you are picked up at the lodge and driven southwards to Windhoek arriving at around 1700 where your tour will end.

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Gems of Namibia Self Drive

Deserts, mountains and spectacular wildlife

12 days from £4,522pp

Gems of Namibia Self Drive

12 days from £4,522pp

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Standard accommodation from £4,523pp
11 nights accommodation
11 breakfasts, 8 dinners
Fully Inclusive&Game Drives at Wolwedans Dune
Fully Inclusive & Game Drives at Ongava Lodge
Avis Group I rental vehicle
Deluxe Travel planner
Activities as specified

Not included

International Flights (unless otherwise stated)
International flights & visas
Hot Air Ballooning
All Gate and Entrance Fees

Overview

Day 1 - Windhoek

After arriving at the international airport you pick up your car and drive along the mountainous terrain to Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia, which has an afro-European flair and peaceful atmosphere. Check in to your hotel, the Heinitzburg, and relax after the journey. Then in the evening go out and explore meeting some of the local people and enjoying typical Namibian cuisine in one of the numerous restaurants in the city.

Day 2 - Namibrand Nature Reserve

Travel west down the Namibian escarpment into the Namib Desert, the oldest on Earth, which stretches inland from the Atlantic Ocean, covering large swathes of the country. The Namib Rand Nature Reserve, where you stay tonight at the Wolwedans Dune Lodge, is a private reserve which helps protect the unique ecology and wildlife. Your luxury chalet, nestled on the dunes, is set against a backdrop of unparalleled beauty. You can take a guided sundowner drive, before returning for dinner.

Day 3 - Namibrand Nature Reserve

You enjoy the entire day on the Namib Rand Nature Reserve. Activities offered consist of nature drives on the private property or scenic guided walks. Your specialist guide brings you close to and explains in detail the flora and fauna found in this untouched environment, which is home to specially adapt animal species such as oryx, springbok, giraffe and even the elusive leopard.

Day 4 - Sossusvlei

Today you can enjoy a hot-air ballooning experience over the breathtaking landscape of the Namib Desert after which you have breakfast in the midst of the dunes. Afterwards you travel the short distance to Kulala Wilderness Reserve bordering the Namib-Naukluft Park. In the evening before dinner you can admire the mighty play of shadows and colours that the setting sun casts on to the dunes with a sundowner drink in hand.

Day 5 - Swakopmund

Enjoy a guided excursion in the morning to Sossusvlei in the largest conservation area in Africa, the Namib-Naukluft National Park. Sossusvlei is possibly Namibia’s most spectacular attraction. Characterised by the large red dunes that surround it, the large, white, salt and clay pan is a great destination all year round and the dunes are some of the highest in the world. Later drive to Swakopmund, past towering mountain ranges and rugged canyons.

Day 6 - Swakopmund

This day promises both relaxation and adventure. On an optional marine cruise on the calm waters of the Walvis Bay peninsula, you can meet the Cape Fur seals, dolphins, Leather Back turtles and maybe even whales and orca’s, while sipping cold sparkling wine and savouring the taste of fresh oysters and snacks. The afternoon is at leisure and Swakopmund offers a wide variety of activities including scenic flights, quad biking, dune boarding, desert explorations and much more.

Day 7 - Damaraland

Travel north today along the ocean where you can visit the Cape Cross Seal Reserve, home to some 100,000 Cape Fur Seals. Then drive inland past the majestic Brandberg Mountain into Damaraland, one of the most untouched wilderness areas in Africa, seeing free-roaming game such as Hartman’s Mountain zebra, giraffe, springbok, rare black rhino and desert adapted elephant.

Day 8 - Etosha

After breakfast, visit Southern Africa’s largest open-air museum at Twyfelfontein. This World Heritage site has more than 2,500 rock engravings from when the Bushmen lived here some 6,000 years ago. Then travel north to the Etosha National Park, home to an amazing 114 different game and 340 bird species. Elephant, lion and cheetah sightings are common here and the vegetation consists of mopane trees on open plains.

Day 9 - Etosha

After breakfast you enjoy a full day of game drives in the magnificent Etosha National Park, travelling from west to east. The eastern part of the park is made up of acacias and much more dense bushes. Sightings of elusive leopards are more likely in the eastern part where you are also likely to see some rare black rhinos. After a day on safari you leave the park at the Von Lindequist Gate on the Eastern side of Etosha and check in to your lodge.

Day 10 - Etosha

This morning you again enter the park in an open vehicle for a half day game drive which is devoted purely to the abundant wildlife found around a parched salt desert known as the Etosha Pan. The park is home to four of the Big Five - elephant, lion, leopard and rhino – its waterholes supporting a rich diversity of birds and mammals, including rare species such as black-faced impala, roan, cheetah, and the Damara Dik-Dik. In the afternoon enjoy a sundowner drive on the Onguma Reserve.

Day 11 - Okonjima

After breakfast, you drive south to the home of the AfriCat Foundation. You can witness some of the foundations work, which is committed to researching and rehabilitating Namibia's threatened wild cat populations. With the abundance of animal and bird life and spectacular scenery, Okonjima is a photographer's paradise. Activities include cheetah or leopard tracking, a leopard feed, a bushman walk or the night feeds of nocturnal wildlife.

Day 12 - Windhoek

Start your final day of the trip with a scenic walk and a leisurely breakfast before beginning the drive back to the capital city of Windhoek, arriving in the early afternoon, where your fantastic adventure comes to an end. Then head to the airport to catch an onward flight or begin your journey home. This great self-drive tour is the perfect way to experience this fascinating and beautiful country and along the way you will see so many wonderful sights.

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Exploring Namibia

13 days from £2,307pp

Exploring Namibia

13 days from £2,307pp

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Classic accommodation from £2,307pp
12 nights accommodation including breakfast
Game viewing in the Etosha National Park
Sightseeing as specified
Transport by AC vehicle

Not included

International Flights (unless otherwise stated)
International Flights

Overview

Day 1 - Kalahari Desert

You will be picked up from your Windhoek hotel in the morning and begin your adventure by travelling into the largest sand mass on Earth, the Kalahari Desert. The Bushman refer to it as the "Soul of the World", an emotive description for an amazing area. With its deep red sand dunes and endless grass plains interspersed with acacia's and shrubs, it is the only form of survival for a vast number of specially adapted wildlife. Enjoy the scenery as you experience this desert environment.

Day 2 - Fish River Canyon

Today you travel south through expansive rocky plains, visiting the unique quiver tree forest. Nestled among huge dolerite boulders that are stacked in a mysterious way, the area is also aptly referred to as the Giant's Playground. Then continue to your lodge, situated close to the awesome Fish River Canyon, where you stay tonight. On arrival you can relax in the sun or go out and explore the area on foot or on a guided nature drive in the late afternoon.

Day 3 - Karoo

Your morning starts on the edge of the Fish River Canyon, where you gaze into this magnificent geological phenomenon, the second largest of its kind on Earth. After exploring the canyon travel to the Succulent Karoo, the most species diverse desert on Earth. From here you drive on to Lüderitz and visit Kolmanskop ghost town. Other attractions you will see here include the wild horses of the Namib Desert, Diaz Point and the coastal town of Lüderitz itself.

Day 4 - Karoo

A full day at leisure when you can get to know this area better. The Succulent Karoo, which consists primarily of winter rainfall desert, is one of only two hot spots that are entirely arid - the other being the Horn of Africa. The region is commonly divided into two zones - one extending along the coast and the other being made up of the Namaqualand Desert. You can take a tour today seeing the changing landscapes or relax in the tropical sunshine.

Day 5 - Namib Desert

After breakfast this morning you travel north through the pre-Namib to your next accommodation - a lodge in the Namib Desert. This is the gateway to Sesriem Canyon and Sossusvlei, where some of the highest sand dunes on Earth stand towering over the white desert plains. The afternoon can be spent relaxing beside the pool soaking up the sun, exploring this unique area or taking part in some of the optional activities which are offered at the lodge.

Day 6 - Namib Desert

Make an early start this morning to watch as the first rays of sunrise paint the mountains of sand into a variety of apricot, red and orange, contrasted against a crisp blue skyline, so have your cameras ready. At Sossusvlei, where the mostly dry Tsauchab River ends abruptly among majestic dunes, you walk up one of these huge sand hills to admire the desert landscape. Later visit the Sesriem Canyon, a life sustaining natural phenomenon in the heart of the Namib Desert.

Day 7 - Swakopmund

After breakfast travel via the desolate, rolling hills of the Kuiseb Moon Valley towards the Atlantic Ocean. In Walvis Bay visit the shallow lagoon, one of the most important wetland areas on the African continent and a World Heritage Site. More than 80 per cent of the African flamingos feed in this lagoon and present a breathtaking picture when they appear in groups counting hundreds of thousands. Having arrived in the coastal town of Swakopmund, spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 8 - Swakopmund

Swakopmund is the perfect location for walking tours, shopping, relaxing at a quaint coffee shop or along the sandy beaches. This being Namibia's holiday playground, there is a wide variety of activities on offer, ranging from dolphin cruises, desert tours and scenic flights to quad biking, paragliding, parachuting and kite surfing - to mention a few. You are spoilt for choice for things to do here and Swakopmund makes a great place for a break on your Namibia tour.

Day 9 - Damaraland

Heading further north, travel via the Brandberg, Namibia's highest mountain, into the Damaraland, one of the least populated and geologically diverse areas in Africa. This harsh, rocky environment is home to the rare desert elephant and black rhino. Visit Twyfelfontein, where Bushman communities engraved and painted more than 2,500 pictures some 6,000 years ago. Then explore the Burnt Mountain, Organ Pipes and the Petrified Forest - all geological phenomenas. After visiting a traditional village check in to your lodge.

Day 10 - Etosha National Park

After a relaxed breakfast, today you travel towards the Etosha National Park, famous for its vast amount of wildlife and unique landscape. Once you have reached your camp, you have the rest of the day at leisure, but you can also book an afternoon game drive in open vehicles with the lodge. This is a great place for a safari and you will see so many animals on the organised game drives which are guided by experts who know where to look for the wildlife.

Day 11 - Etosha National Park

Another wonderful day today which is devoted purely to the abundant wildlife found in the Etosha National Park, which surrounds a parched salt desert known as the Etosha Pan. The park is home to four of the legendary Big Five animals - elephant, lion, leopard and rhino - and there is a good chance of seeing all of them. The waterholes support a rich diversity of birds and mammals, including rare species such as black-faced impala, roan, cheetah, and Namibia's smallest antelope, the Damara dik-dik.

Day 12 - Etosha National Park

Today take another early morning game drive in the Etosha National Park. You may encounter animal species you have not seen the previous day and look forward to any new surprises at the different waterholes visited. Also, there's another chance today to see some of the Big Five. In the afternoon return to your comfortable lodge, where you can enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure swapping stories with other guests at dinner under a vast star studded African sky.

Day 13 - Etosha to Windhoek

Today your wonderful tour of Namibia comes to an end. After breakfast at the lodge you head southwards back to the capital city Windhoek arriving in the late afternoon or early evening. Then you are dropped off at your hotel or at the international airport to catch an onward flight or begin your journey home taking with you so many incredible memories from one of the most fascinating countries on Earth.

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Journey Through Namibia Self Drive

11 days from £2,440pp

Journey Through Namibia Self Drive

11 days from £2,440pp

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Standard accommodation from £2,440pp
10 nights accommodation
10 breakfast & 7 dinners
Avis Group I Car Rental
Activities as specified
Game Drives by own vehicle

Not included

International Flights (unless otherwise stated)
International Flights & Visas
Game Drives
Entrance Fees

Overview

Day 1 - Windhoek

After arriving at the international airport you pick up your car and drive along the mountainous terrain to Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia, which has an afro-European flair and peaceful atmosphere. Check in to your hotel, and relax after the journey. Then in the evening go out and explore meeting the local people and enjoying typical Namibian cuisine in one of the numerous restaurants in the city.

Day 2 - Namib Desert

Your adventure begins in earnest today as you begin by traveling south into the heart of the Namib Desert, an area with awe-inspiring landscapes and majestic sand dunes. Arriving at your lodge, situated near the entrance to Sesriem, the remainder of the day can be spent at leisure, you stay for two nights, you can enjoy a late afternoon walk and explore the surrounding area or take part in the optional activities which are on offer.

Day 3 - Sossusvlei

Wake up early this morning to see the magnificent sunrise over the mighty dunes of the Namib Desert. Gaze at the bright splash of sun-baked sand combined with the mighty play of shadows they cast and make sure you have your camera at the ready. Then from Sossusvlei visit Dead Vlei, a surreal white clay pan surrounded by monumental dunes and dotted with age-old camelthorn trees. On the way back to the lodge visit the Sesriem Canyon, a spectacular 18 million-year-old gorge.

Day 4 - Swakopmund

Today you travel via the Namib Naukluft Park to Swakopmund, a tranquil coastal town situated between the Namib Desert and the Atlantic Ocean. Visit the Welwitschia plains and the aptly named Moonlandscape, two of the attractions during this scenic drive. In Swakopmund, you will have the chance to take part in some of the adventurous activities on offer. These include scenic flights, dolphin cruises, quad biking, parasailing and dune boarding.

Day 5 - Swakopmund

A full day to enjoy Namibia's favourite costal resort. Swakopmund is the country's playground, a holiday destination for tourists and locals alike looking to escape the heat of the interior and have fun. The city itself resembles a small German town and manages to create a feeling of timelessness with its palm-fringed streets, seaside promenades, restaurants, cafes, art galleries and museums. Here you can also take part in lots of adrenaline inducing activities.

Day 6 - Damaraland

On your way to Damaraland visit the largest Cap Fur Seal colony in southern Africa at Cape Cross. Your lodge for the evening is situated in the heart of the Damaraland, where game such as rhino, desert elephant and kudu roam freely. A visit to the Burnt Mountain and the Organ Pipes is particularly rewarding in the later afternoon. En route to your lodge you can stop at various local street stands to buy handcrafted artifacts and a wide variety of minerals and gemstones.

Day 7 - Etosha

After breakfast, visit Twyfelfontein, a National Heritage Site and an “open air art gallery” that boasts more than 2,500 different Bushman rock engravings and rock paintings. On the way to your lodge you can also visit a traditional Himba village and meet these proud and statuesque people. The Himba still adhere to their traditional values and cultures and are one of the last truly nomadic tribes on earth. Then travel north to the Etosha National Park to stay the night in a lodge.

Day 8 - Etosha National Park

Entering the Etosha National Park in the early morning at the Andersson Gate at the southern entrance, your day is devoted purely to the abundant wildlife found here. The park surrounds a parched salt desert known as the Etosha Pan, and is home to four of the Big Five. The park’s waterholes support a diversity of mammals and birds, including species such as black-faced impala, cheetah, and Namibia’s smallest antelope, the Damara Dik-Dik. You exit at the Eastern Gate back to your lodge.

Day 9 - Etosha

You have the entire day available for extensive safari experiences. No game drive is the same; all waterholes hold new surprises and attract different animal species that you may not have seen on previous trips. The game drives are normally taken in the early morning and the late afternoon - times when the animals are at their most active. Another chance today to see some or all of the Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo.

Day 10 - Okonjima

You say farewell to the stunning Etosha National Park today and can look out for more animals in the wild as you drive south through Namibia’s maize triangle with its majestic Otavi Mountain range. This is one of the most scenic locations in Namibia - perfect for going on memorable walks or guided nature safaris on the private nature reserves. Time for plenty of stops along the way before arriving at your next destination.

Day 11 - Windhoek

After breakfast there may be time for some more wildlife viewing before you begin the drive south from your lodge towards Windhoek. After strolling through one of the large craft markets in Okahandja, your route takes you between high mountain ranges back to the capital city, where your fantastic adventure comes to an end. This great self-drive tour is the perfect way to experience this fascinating and beautiful country and along the way you will see so many famous sights.

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Canyons and Deserts of Namibia

Experience the beauty of Namibia's deserts and canyons

9 days from £1,844pp

Canyons and Deserts of Namibia

9 days from £1,844pp

Includes

Classic accommodation from £1,845pp
Accommodation on BB basis
Quiver Tree Forest, sundowner walk
Visit Fish River Canyon
Visit Kolmanskop Ghost Town & Diaz Point
Visit Wild Horses of the Namib Desert
Visit Dead Vlei, Sossusvlei, Sesriem Canyon
Walvis Bay lagoon - RAMSAR World Heritage site

Not included

International Flights (unless otherwise stated)
International flights & visa
Optional dune drive in the Kalahari Desert
Optional experience with African big cats

Overview

Day 1 - Windhoek

Your tour begins in Windhoek, in the north of Namibia, from where you travel into the largest sand mass on earth, the Kalahari Desert. The bushman 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 the only form of survival for a vast amount of specially adapted wildlife. You will see all the fauna and flora that has survived this desert environment for thousands of years.

Day 2 - Quiver Tree Forest

Today after breakfast you travel south through expansive rocky plains, stopping at the unique Quiver Tree forest. The trees here are nestled among huge dolerite boulders, stacked in such a mysterious way that it seems giants must have played here. Continue through spectacular scenery to your lodge, which is situated close to the Fish River Canyon.

Day 3 - Karoo

Your morning starts on the edge of the Fish River Canyon, where you gaze into this magnificent geological phenomenon, the second largest of its kind on earth. After taking in the majestic scenery here you travel on to the Succulent Karoo, one of the 20 most important biomes on earth.

Day 4 - Luderitz

Today you travel to Lederitz and visit a ghost town that was left to the hands of the relentless and unforgiving desert. Other nearby attractions visited today include the Wild Horses of the Namib Desert, Diaz Point and the coastal town of Lederitz itself.

Day 5 - Namib

After breakfast you travel north through the pre-Namib to your lodge in the Namib Desert. This is the gateway to Sesriem Canyon and Sossusvlei, where some of the highest sand dunes on earth stand towering over the white desert plains. The afternoon can be spent relaxing at the pool, or taking part in one or more of the optional activities offered at your lodge.

Day 6 - Namib

An early start this morning. The first rays of sunrise paint the mountains of sand into a variety of apricot, red and orange, contrasted against a crisp blue skyline, so have your cameras ready. After capturing this awesome landscape on film you can clamber up some of the breathtaking dunes to experience the sea of sand from above. Later you visit the Sesriem Canyon, a life sustaining natural phenomenon in the heart of the Namib Desert.

Day 7 - Swakopmund

After breakfast you travel through the desolate, rolling hills of the Kuiseb Moon Valley towards the Atlantic Ocean. In Walvis Bay you visit the shallow lagoon, one of the most important wetland areas on the African continent and a world heritage site. More than 80 per cent of the African flamingoes feed in this lagoon and present a breathtaking picture when they appear in groups of hundreds thousands. Having arrived in the coastal town of Swakopmund, you have the rest of the day at leisure

Day 8 - Swakopmund

Spent the entire day in Swakopmund where you can book one or more of the optional activities such as a marine cruise, a desert tour, a scenic flight or a quad biking experience. Alternatively, stroll through the historic streets of the coastal town while shopping for souvenirs, and enjoy excellent confectioneries in the relaxing street cafes, before returning for another night in Swakopmund.

Day 9 - Windhoek

Today your wonderful Namibia canyons and deserts tour comes to an end. After breakfast you may have some time for more sightseeing or shopping before you are driven back to your hotel at Windhoek or to the international airport to catch an onward flight or begin your journey back home. This off-the-beaten-track tour makes a great add on to any holiday in South Africa.

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Classic Namibia Kaleidoscope

7 days from £1,507pp

Classic Namibia Kaleidoscope

7 days from £1,507pp

Includes

Classic accommodation from £1,507pp
6 nights accommodation including breakfast
Sightseeing as specified
Game viewing in the Etosha National Park
Transport by AC vehicle

Not included

International Flights (unless otherwise stated)
International flights

Overview

Day 1 - Windhoek to Swakopmund

You will be collected from your Windhoek hotel in the morning for the journey to Swakopmund and on arrival in the early afternoon check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore on your own. A wide variety of optional activities are available, ranging from dolphin cruises, desert tours and scenic flights to quad biking, paragliding and parachuting so there is never a dull moment.

Day 2 - Swakopmund

Swakopmund is the perfect resort location for walking tours, shopping, relaxing at a quaint coffee shop or taking a stroll along the sandy beaches. Being Namibia's playground, a wide variety of optional activities are also on offer and if you have already tried a marine life cruise, desert tour or scenic flight and don't fancy the quad biking, you can always get your adrenaline fix by having a go at kite surfing in this holiday playground.

Day 3 - Cape Cross

Today you head further north via the Brandberg, Namibia's highest mountain, into the Damaraland, one of the least populated and geologically diverse areas in Africa. This harsh, rocky environment is home to lots of rare animals. Visit Twyfelfontein, a heritage site where Bushman communities engraved and painted more than 2,500 pictures some 6,000 years ago. Close by, explore the Burnt Mountain, Organ Pipes and the Petrified Forest - all geological phenomenas and see the oldest living desert plant on Earth. After visiting a traditional village check in to your lodge.

Day 4 - Etosha Safari Camp

After a relaxed breakfast, today you are driven to the Etosha National Park, famous for its vast amount of wildlife and unique landscape. Once you have reached your camp, you have the rest of the day at leisure, but you can also book an afternoon game drive in open vehicles with the lodge. This is a great time to see all the animals feeding and playing after the heat of the day. Enjoy dinner back at the lodge and swap stories around a fire as the sun sets over the national park.

Day 5 - Etosha National Park

Today is devoted purely to the abundant wildlife found in the national park, which surrounds a parched salt desert known as the Etosha Pan. The park is home to four of the Big Five - elephant, lion, leopard and rhino - and you have a good chance to see them all. The waterholes support a rich diversity of birds and mammals, including rare species such as black-faced impala, roan, cheetah, and Namibia's smallest antelope, the Damara dik-dik. Enjoy morning and evening game drives.

Day 6 - Etosha National Park

Today take another early game drive in the Etosha National Park during which you may encounter animal species you have not seen the previous day and look forward to any new surprises at the different waterholes visited. In the afternoon return to your lodge and relax in the sun and the rest of the evening is free for you to explore the area around the lodge before enjoying dinner under a star filled African sky.

Day 7 - Etosha to Windhoek

After breakfast this morning say farewell to your lodge in Etosha National Park and begin the drive south back to Windhoek arriving in the late afternoon. You are dropped off at your hotel where you can stay on and explore the town or at the international airport to catch an onward flight and continue your African adventure or begin your journey home, having experienced one of the continent's most fascinating regions.

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Shongololo Express, Dune Express

12 days from £4,855pp

Shongololo Express, Dune Express

12 days from £4,855pp

Includes

Gold Cabin accommodation from £4,855pp
Emerald Cabin accommodation from £6,024pp
Arrival & departure airport transfers
Breakfast & Dinner daily
Guided Excursions & entrance fees

Not included

International Flights (unless otherwise stated)
Airfares & visas
Lunches
All Beverages
Golf Course Fees
Lunch taken off the train

Overview

Day 1 - Pretoria

Your wonderful rail adventure begins in Pretoria. The Shongololo Dune Express leaves from the Rovos Rail Station in the early afternoon so plenty of time to go sightseeing in the morning. Once aboard settle in to either your Emerald or Gold class cabin, relax and watch the scenery go by as you head for your first overnight stop at Kingswood. The train has a bar car and observation car and later you can enjoy your first on-board dinner in one of the two historic dining cars.

Day 2 - Kimberley

Today you visit the Big Hole and Diamond Mine Museum in Kimberley. Capital of the Northern Cape, Kimberley is well known for the discovery of diamonds which led to its establishment in 1893. Highlights of the day include the visit to the Big Hole Diamond Mine Museum, followed by a lunch break at one of the restaurants in the city. After lunch visit the William Humphreys Art Gallery and the McGregor House Museum. Then return to the train in Kimberley and depart for Upington.

Day 3 - Upington

After breakfast on the train this morning leave for a morning tour of Upington with wine tasting at Belazel Brandy and Wine Cellar. Your tour around the historical sights of Upington begins with a drive past the Donkey Memorial, which honours the life of the working donkey, and the railway on the Orange River. At the wine and brandy cellar you can taste some of the lovely local wines. Then return to the train which leaves Upington for Nakop for border formalities with Namibia. Overnight Holoog.

Day 4 - Fish River Canyon

This morning you visit Fish River Canyon, the largest in the southern hemisphere. The Fish River rises in the centre of the country, before flowing south into the Orange River, on Namibia's border with South Africa. In between, it has formed this great canyon, which is probably only second to Arizona's Grand Canyon in terms of size. The vast rocky landscape breaks up into a series of spectacular cliffs, formed by the Fish River as it meanders between boulders. Return to the train in the afternoon and depart for Aus for overnight.

Day 5 - Kolmanskop

A full-day tour of the ghost town Kolmanskop and Lüderitz, which is well known for its colonial architecture and wildlife. Lüderitz lies at the end of the currently decommissioned railway line to Keetmanshoop. En route you might see the legendary horses that are rumoured to roam the Namib desert when you visit the ghost town of Kolmanskop. Lüderitz is known for its museum, colonial architecture and for wildlife including seals, penguins, flamingos and ostriches. The Shongololo Express departs in the early evening for Keetmanshoop.

Day 6 - Keetmanshoop

A morning tour of Keetmanshoop when you will see the Giant's Playground as well as Quiver Tree Forest. At the Giant's Playground you can explore the huge dolerite dykes and Quiver Tree Forest is home to roughly 300 specimens of the Aloe dichotomy. Between three to five metres tall, these prehistoric trees have forked branches that reach skywards and this visit makes for wonderful photographic opportunities. Return to the train in the afternoon and depart for Mariental.

Day 7 - Sossusvlei

Today you are taken to Sossusvlei Lodge in the Namib-Naukluft Park. Visit the Sesriem Canyon, shaped over millions of years by the Tsauchab River, then stay the night at the lodge. The river has shaped the Sesriem Canyon over millions of years and it is one of the few places in the area that holds water all year round. The early Afrikaans explorers named the canyon after the fact that they had to use six leather straps (riem) tied together to create a rope long enough to lower water buckets into the canyon below.

Day 8 - Namib Naukluft

Enjoy sunrise from Dune 45 followed by brunch at the lodge. Take a scenic drive through the Namib-Naukluft Park. The 'star dunes' of the Namib Desert were created by sand carried by the wind from the coast of Namibia. The sand here is five million years old and is red in colour due to its iron-oxide content. As the light changes with the time of day, so does the appearance of the dunes' characteristic colour, allowing for interesting photographs at any time. Return to the train in the late afternoon to begin the journey to Windhoek.

Day 9 - Windhoek

Today you have a city tour of Windhoek. See the Trans-Namib Transport Museum, the Alte Feste (Old Fortress), the Evangelical Lutheran Church - a striking landmark - and the Namibia Craft Centre in the old Breweries Building. Situated in Namibia's central highlands, Windhoek is an attractive city surrounded by clusters of hills and the impressive Auas and Eros Mountains. After a memorable day's touring return to the train and enjoy another great dinner as you head for Otjiwarongo.

Day 10 - Etosha National Park

Another highlight of the tour today when you leave the Shongololo Express and are taken to a lodge in Etosha National Park. Lots of safari activities to enjoy here as the park offers excellent game viewing in one of Africa's most accessible venues. Zebra and springbok are scattered across the endless horizon while the many waterholes attract endangered black rhino, lion, elephant and large numbers of antelope. After your game drives spend tonight at the lodge.

Day 11 - Etosha National Park

There's another game drive early this morning in Etosha National Park when you could see some or all of the Big Five - lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant - before you check out of the lodge and return to the train in the afternoon which is waiting at Otjiwarongo. Then relax in your comfortable cabin or in the observation car and watch out for more wildlife on the journey to your next destination Kranzberg, where the Shongololo Dune Express stays overnight.

Day 12 - Walvis Bay

You arrive at Walvis Bay in the late morning where your marvellous experience of this ancient land will come to an end.

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Etosha Tour

Wildlife wonderland in Namibia national park

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Etosha Tour

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Overview

Day 1 - Windhoek to Etosha

Your safari holiday begins in Windhoek where you meet your tour guide and travel north to Namibia's prime wildlife sanctuary, the Etosha National Park. On arrival you check in to your safari camp accommodation or safari lodge and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Time to take in the savannah environment, relax on the private veranda of your chalet or take a cool refreshing dip in the sparkling pool. A first of several memorable dinners tonight under the stars.

Day 2 - Etosha

Enjoy an early morning game drive in open vehicles to explore this awesome wildlife park. This unique, huge area consists of wide-open plains and dense bush savannah that surround a parched salt desert known as the Etosha Pan, which in turn is surrounded by a number of waterholes that ensure the survival of 114 different game, as well as 340 different bird species. Spend the hot part of the day relaxing back at the lodge before going on an evening game drive returning as the sun sets.

Day 3 - Etosha

Today you will again be taken on morning and afternoon game drives into the park for yet more unforgettable wildlife experiences. Wait in anticipation at a selection of waterholes that support a rich diversity of mammals and birds. Some of these include rare and endangered species such as black-faced Impala, Roan, Black Rhino as well as the Elusive Eland, the largest antelope on earth. Dinner back at the lodge discussing what you have seen and done with fellow guests.

Day 4 - Etosha to Windhoek

After breakfast today you have time to explore the area around the lodge or just relax around the pool. After lunch you will be picked up and driven back to Windhoek where your tour comes to an end. You will be dropped off at your hotel This short safari makes a great addition to any holiday in South Africa

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Namibia In Depth Self Drive Tour

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Namibia In Depth Self Drive Tour

16 days from £3,771pp

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15 nights accommodation
15 breakfasts, 12 dinners
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Self guided Game Drives

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Overview

Day 1 - Windhoek

After arriving at the international airport you pick up your car and drive along the mountainous terrain to Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia, which has an afro-European flair and peaceful atmosphere. Check in to your hotel, the Olive Grove Guesthouse, and relax after the journey. Then in the evening go out and explore meeting the local people and enjoying typical Namibian cuisine in one of the numerous restaurants in the city.

Day 2 - Kalahari Desert

Leave Windhoek after breakfast this morning and drive south and you will soon see the red sand of the Kalahari Desert interspersed with yellow grasses, shepherd’s trees and acacia’s. Your lodge for tonight is situated on a private game reserve where oryx, springbok, zebra, and a variety of smaller game species abound. In the late afternoon you can experience the Kalahari and its symbiotic components on a sundowner nature drive. Overnight Intu Africa Zebra Lodge.

Day 3 - Fish River Canyon

This morning you leave the lodge and travel further south into endless plains dotted with dolerite hills and desert-adapted vegetation. Visit the Quivertree Forest at Keetmanshoop, before arriving at your next accommodation, the Canyon Lodge, situated close to the Fish River Canyon. You will be staying here for the next two nights so you will have plenty of time to experience one of Namibia's most spectacular environments.

Day 4 - Fish River Canyon

After breakfast make sure you have your camera with you as you travel a short distance to the magnificent Fish River Canyon. Enjoy this natural phenomenon, the second largest of its kind on earth, with its awesome splendour and adapted fauna and flora on a memorable scenic walk along the ridge of the canyon. After spending time in this pristine wilderness you are taken back to your lodge, where you can relax and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 5 - Helmeringhausen

This morning you leave stunning Fish River Canyon and drive north for your next night's stay at the Kanaan Desert Lodge situated in a serene desert environment at the foot of the stunning Tiras Mountains. Here you find contrasting landscapes that are never-ending, with rippled sand dunes glowing in the magical light of sunrise and sunset, mountain vistas perfectly framing breathtaking views, rocky outcrops studded with quiver trees and awe-inspiring savannah and desert vistas

Day 6 - Sossusvlei

After breakfast you travel along stretches of grassy plains interspersed with huge mountain ranges into the area of Sossusvlei, where you stay for two nights at the Sossusvlei Lodge. But before checking in here you can visit the enigmatic Duwisib Castle. At your lodge you have the rest of the day at leisure and if you choose not to go on any organised activities you can take your camera and capture a stunning sunset over the dunes.

Day 7 - Sossusvlei

Make sure you rise early this morning as you will always remember the picture of a sunrise over mighty dunes in the Namib Desert. Gaze at the bright splash of sunbaked sand combined with the mighty play of shadows they cast. After taking a walk along or even up some of the majestic dunes, travel back to your lodge stopping at the Sesriem Canyon, a 30-meter deep gorge eroded into the desert floor by the forces of the mighty Tsauchab River.

Day 8 - Swakopmund

Today you travel to Swakopmund, a tranquil coastal town situated between the Namib Desert and the Atlantic Ocean. Visit the Welwitschia plains and the aptly named Moonlandscape, two of the attractions during this scenic drive. In Swakopmund, you will have the chance to take part in some of the adventurous activities on offer. These include scenic flights, dolphin cruises, quad biking, parasailing and dune boarding. Overnight at the Strand Hotel.

Day 9 - Swakopmund

Day 10 - Erongo Region

Leave the coastal town of Swakopmund today and drive east towards the picturesque Erongo Mountain Range. Traveling past the Spitzkoppe you have the chance to visit an authentic village of the San community who live here. When you arrive at the Erongo Wilderness Lodge you can relax around the sparkling pool, or explore the small town of Omaruru and its surrounds. Then watch a magical sunset around a camp fire under the African sky while sipping your favourite Namibian Sundowner.

Day 11 - Damaraland

After breakfast you continue into the Damaraland where you visit Twyfelfontein, a World Heritage Site and an 'open air art gallery' that boasts more than 2,500 different Bushman rock engravings and rock paintings. Close to Twyfelfontein, you can also visit a traditional Damara village, the original inhabitants of Damaraland. Later stop at the Petrified Forest where pre-historic tree trunks jut out between patches of Welwitschia plants.

Day 12 - Etosha

After a relaxed breakfast you can visit a traditional Himba village and meet these proud and statuesque people. The Himba still adhere to their traditional values and cultures and are one of the last truly nomadic tribes on Earth. Then travel further north to the Etosha National Park towards the Andersson Gate where the Ongava Lodge is situated outside the southern entrance, which, with its numerous water holes, is home to the array of 114 different animal and 340 different bird species.

Day 13 - Etosha

Entering the Etosha National Park in the early morning at the Andersson Gate your day is devoted purely to the abundant wildlife found here. The park surrounds a parched salt desert known as the Etosha Pan, and is home to four of the Big Five. The park’s waterholes support a diversity of mammals and birds, including species such as black-faced impala, cheetah, and Namibia’s smallest antelope, the Damara Dik-Dik. You exit at the Von Lindequist Gate back to your next lodge, the Mushara Outpost.

Day 14 - Etosha

After sunrise you travel into the park again, enjoying the sight of pronking springbok and playful animals announcing the start of another glorious day. The dense stands of Mopani forests support a large variety of browsers and specialised predators such as leopards, while it offers a variety of migratory as well as non-migratory bird species safe cover and nesting sites. Spend a memorable day watching the animals and birds before returning to the Mushara Outpost for another night.

Day 15 - Okonjima

Today you leave the Etosha National Park Region and drive through the main agricultural and cattle farming region of Namibia. In Tsumeb you can stop to look around the local museum which has depictions of the town's mining history as well as artifacts from the area showing its colonial past. At your next lodge, the Okonjima Plains Camp, you have time to explore the diverse wildlife on an optional guided nature drive or on scenic walking trails.

Day 16 - Windhoek

After breakfast there may be time for a walk along one of the scenic mountain trails before you begin the drive south from Okonjima towards Windhoek. After strolling through one of the large craft markets in Okahandja, your route takes you between high mountain ranges back to the capital city, where your fantastic adventure comes to an end. This great self-drive tour is the perfect way to experience this fascinating and beautiful country and along the way you will see so many wonderful sights.

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