Namibia - Featured Trips

This self drive tour takes you to some of the quietest places in Africa. Luxurious lodges offering stunning sundowner views and safe bushwalks amongst the sand dunes and bizarre eroded rock landscapes of Damarland. Experience the cultural sights of Africa's unique San rock art at Twyfelfontein as well as the awe inspiring Sossusvlei dunes. It also takes you on to Damaraland where you will be guided through the dry river beds to encounter the uniquely adapted desert elephants. Smaller than their cousins in the north they also have large feet to spread their weight across the shifting sands. Although not classed as a desert, you will also visit the Atlantic coast of Namibia where the cold ocean currents cool the desert landscape. Here you will find a relic of colonial influence in the town of Swakopmund with its Germanic architecture and German speaking people. From here you can view the largest colony of Cape Fur Seal in Africa where literally tens of thousands of animals thrive in the cold waters. Either drive to see them at Cape Cross or take one of the many boat tours that depart daily. Complimentary wine and oysters are served once you return to port.

Arrive at Windhoek International Airport and pick up a rental vehicle (based on 4x4 Toyota double cab or similar). Drive south to the Kalahari Desert. Overnight at Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch - Dune Chalet on HB basis

Amongst the typical Kalahari rolling dunes at Bagatelle you will find a good populations of springbok, oryx, giraffe, kudu, steenbok, black-backed jackals, warthogs, brown hyenas and the bat-eared fox. There are also several troops of meerkats. The ranch is involved in cheetah rehabilitation programmes and you will be experiencing their great work on a feeding drive. Also included is a sundowner game drive. Overnight at Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch - Dune Chalet on HB basis

You will continue your journey to the Namib Desert, where you will spend 3 days at the beautiful Wolwedans lodge. Wolwedans Dune Lodge is located in a private reserve amongst the Namib Desert. There are daily game drives into this dramatic landscape as well as desert walks. Overnight at Wolwedans Dunes Lodge on FB basis incl drinks and scheduled activities

The next stop is the nearby Desert Homestead - the ideal location for the drama of Sossusvlei (early morning Sossusvlei excursion is included in itinerary price). Overnight at Desert Homestead on HB basis

Today is probably your longest drive to Swakopmund on the coast (approx 6 hrs). Swakopmund is a unique location in Namibia. The town was founded by the German colonists during the period when Namibia was a German protectorate and it retains its Germanic architecture today. On day 9 you will join the boat in Walvis Bay for a morning marine cruise, exploring the diverse marine life (regularly encountered are dolphins, seals, flamingos, pelicans, and whales in season). Overnight at The Stiltz on BB basis

After breakfast depart for Damaraland, heading for Mowani Mountain Camp that is set amongst the mountains and boulders of Damaraland - one of Namibia's many dramatic landscapes. The lodge is a beautiful silent location with exceptional sunsets and desert walks. Here you can visit Twyvelfontein, do guided walks through the mountains and we have already included a desert elephant excursion. Overnight at Mowani Mountain Camp - standard tent on HB basis

Drive in the direction of Windhoek, but for your last stop you will stay at Hochland Nest - only an hour's drive from Windhoek. If you are lucky the resident meercats will join you for breakfast and compete for attention with the domestic cats. Overnight at Hochland Nest on HB basis

Drive to International Airport and drop off rental vehicle in time for your international flight home.

£2595 (*£3180) per person sharing, based on 2 people traveling
*Includes international flight on Air Namibia

Terms and Conditions apply. Price is subject to availability and subject to change due to currency fluctuation.

Accommodation mostly on half board basis
14 Days Car Hire (4x4 Toyota double cab or similar)
Activities stated in the itinerary
*International flight on Air Namibia incl taxes and fuel surcharges

Meals and activities not stated in itinerary
Items of a personal nature
Tips and gratuities
Travel insurance
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