Taste of Namibia

This is a combination of two 3 day trips and is designed to give travellers a "snapshot" look at Namibia's premier game park, Etosha, as well as the stunning dunes at Sossusvlei.

Day 2: Etosha Park
A full day's game driving today and we leave early to enjoy the cool morning air as we game drive our way through Etosha to Halali camp, situated in the middle of the park.
Along the way we visit several waterholes and are afforded splendid views of the massive Etosha Pan. The game viewing is usually excellent and we have the chance to tick off a few new species that are not normally seen on the Okaukuejo side of the park. We stop at Halali camp for a rest and a leisurely lunch and there is time to visit the Halali waterhole and to make use of the swimming pool and bar facilities before continuing on to the eastern side of the park and our camp in the Namutoni region.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Camping: Namutoni

Day 3: Windhoek
A long transit back to Windhoek, we are travelling on the main road, passing through towns and rural areas and we will make time to make a stop in the small town of Okahandja, the home of Namibia's largest wood carving market. The stalls operated on a local co-operative basis and are one of the best places to shop for truly Namibian souvenirs.
We are due back into the city around 16:00 and you will be dropped off at your accommodation on our return. This night's accommodation is included in the price of the safari but dinner tonight will be for the client's own account in a local restaurant.(450kms)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 4: Windhoek - Sossusvlei
We will depart from Windhoek at around 8.15am. We travel out over the Eros Mountains and along scenic roads, on our way south-west to the desert. We also pass over part of the Naukluft Mountains the Khomas Hochland range on our journey today and head down from Namibia's central plateau by way of the beautiful Remhoogte Pass.
Coming out of the mountains we reach open plains and from here it is only a short distance to our next stop, the tiny town of Solitaire. We will stop here for some refreshments before continuing on through desert scenery. We cross some open grass savannah and farmlands before the terrain begins to give way to the immense red sand dune desert of the Namib.
We aim to arrive at our camp during the late afternoon and watch the colours glow and change on distant mountains to the east.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Camping: Agama Camp

Day 5: Sossusvlei
A pre dawn start is essential this morning as we want to catch the soft light of the sunrise on the desert. After passing through Sesriem, the gateway to the dunes and driving into the heart of the dune field, we reach Sossusvlei itself by walking the last 5 km through the dunes.
The walk is like nothing else, in the cool of the morning, with soft sunlight just beginning to play over the dunes creating a sharp light and shadow contrast across the whole desert. Ancient mineral pans, stunted camel thorn trees and the chance of seeing a gemsbok or maybe an ostrich make the photo opportunities perfect.
We spend the morning in and around Sossusvlei, also visiting dune 45, and as the day wears on we return to Sesriem for lunch to escape the heat of the afternoon. As the day cools off in the late afternoon we will take a short excursion to the Sesriem Canyon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Camping: Agama Camp

Day 6: Windhoek
We enjoy a more leisurely start today, although you may like to take a pleasure flight over the dunes, which your guide can help organise. After breakfast we leave Sesriem and make our way back north, once again through the Highlands. Our route is not the same as the journey down, but the scenery is equally spectacular. After stopping for lunch on the way, we arrive in Windhoek at approximately 16h00. Driving time approx. 5hrs (350kms)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch