8-Day Mid-Range Tour; Dunes of Namibia

8-Day Mid-Range Tour; Dunes of Namibia

Overview
  • This safari will take to you to three of Namibia’s must-see natural wonders. You will visit the Namib Desert and Sossusvlei which is home to some of the highest sand dunes in the world.
  • Then you will move on to Swakopmund where the desert and the coast come together. You will then make your way up along the Skeleton Coast and turn inland into the dramatic and scenic Damaraland.
  • Lastly, you will move on to Etosha NP which is one of Africa’s best game viewing destinations.
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
Uses lodges and hotels.
Private tour
Can privately be organized. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
Minimum age
3 years old
Activities & Transport
Activities:
Game drives
Transport:
Open-sided 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Accommodation & Meals
Day Accommodation Meals
1 Namib Desert Lodge All Meals Included
2-3 Swakopmund Sands All Meals Included
4 Twyfelfontein Country Lodge All Meals Included
5-6 Etosha Safari Lodge All Meals Included
7 Mushara Lodge All Meals Included
8 No accomodation Breakfast included
Note:
Included
  • Park fees(For non-residents)
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water(On all days)
Excluded
  • International flights(From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Itineraries
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    Day 1

    Arrival - Sossusvlei and the Namib Desert
    • You will be picked up in the morning from either Windhoek Airport or your accomodation in Windhoek and transferred to Sossusvlei. You will be driven through the Khomas Hochland and down the escarpment via one of the scenic mountain passes into the Namib Desert. The Namib is the oldest desert and boasts the highest sand dunes in the world. This region is one of the most spectacular areas in Africa. The name Sossusvlei refers to the vlei or pan into which the seasonal Tsauchab River flows in years of exceptional rainfall.
    • In the evening you will be taken to the lodge for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      Destination
    Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)

     
      Accommodation
    Namib Desert Lodge
    Mid-range lodge located just outside Namib-Naukluft NP
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
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    Day 2

    Sossusvlei and Swakopmund
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter taken to Sossusvlei & later Swakopmund. Swakopmund is a very pleasant seaside town with lots of shops, a good stretch of beach (although the Atlantic here is quite cold) and an open-air curio market. There is also a very good museum and the Namibian National Marine Aquarium is also located in Swakopmund.
    • In the evening you will be taken to the hotel for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      Destination
    Swakopmund (City)

     
      Accommodation
    Swakopmund Sands
    Mid-range hotel located in or near Swakopmund
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
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    Day 3

    Living Desert Adventure, Quad-Biking and the Walvis Bay lagoon
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter picked up from the lodge & driven to Namib desert and later to Walvis Bay and discover this port town’s prolific bird and marine life on an entertaining and informative cruise in the protected bay.
    • In the evening you will be taken to the hotel for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      Destination
    Walvis Bay (City)

     
      Accommodation
    Swakopmund Sands
    Mid-range hotel located in or near Swakopmund
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
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    Day 4

    Skeleton Coast and Damaraland
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter taken to northwards along the Skeleton Coast. After visiting a shipwreck you will turn inland towards Damaraland.
    • In the evening you will be taken to the lodge for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      Destination
    Damaraland

     
      Accommodation
    Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
    Mid-range lodge located inside Damaraland
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
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    Day 5-6

    Etosha National Park
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter picked up from the guest house & driven to Etosha National Park for game drive.
    • In the evening you will be taken to the lodge for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      Destination
    Etosha National Park

     
      Accommodation
    Etosha Safari Lodge
    Mid-range lodge located just outside Etosha NP
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
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    Day 7

    Eastern Etosha National Park
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter picked up from the lodge & driven to Etosha National Park for game drive.
    • In the evening you will be taken to the lodge for dinner, sleeping and preparation for the next day
      Destination
    Eastern Etosha National Park

     
      Accommodation
    Mushara Lodge
    Luxury lodge located just outside Etosha NP
    If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided
    Meals
     -All meals included
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    Day 8

    Departure to Windhoek
    • You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning and thereafter picked up from the lodge & driven to Windhoek Airport/your hotel in Windhoek. This marks the end of your tour
      Destination
    Windhoek (City)

     
      Accommodation
    Not Specified
    Meals
     -Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)