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This safari is designed to offer a quick “snapshot” of the Namib-Naukluft National Park and the giant sand dunes at Sossusvlei and there is a guaranteed departure every Tuesday of the year. There are no minimum numbers and no single supplements. The price is virtually fully inclusive and the style is limited participation, assisted camping. Collection time is between 08:00 & 08:30 from anywhere within the Windhoek city limits.
Day 1 Namib Desert Camp - 350km
You will be collected between 08:00 & 08:30. 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.
Overnight camping. (LD)
Day 2 Namib Desert Camp - 220km
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.
Overnight camping. (BLD)
Day 3 End of safari - Windhoek - 450km
After breakfast we begin our journey, over the mountains and along scenic roads, back to Windhoek. We will travel back by different roads, this time climbing up to Windhoek and travelling by way of the massive Gamsberg Pass in the Khomas Hochland Mountain Range on our way back to civilization. We are due back into the city around 16:00 and you will be dropped off at your accommodation on our return. (B)
Safari Facts
Price 2012: EUR 310 (valid until 31 March 2012), thereafter: EUR 330
Start in Windhoek/Namibia
End in Windhoek/Namibia
Meals as per itinerary
Tour in english
Group Size:
Minimum number of people: Two
Maximum number of people: Fourteen
Style: The style is limited participation, assisted camping with the participation limited to only helping with the tents.The price is virtually fully inclusive of everything you will need whilst travelling.
Accommodation: Participatory camping in twin share tents or 4 per room/dorm
Transport:
2 – 3 guests 4×4 double cabin vehicle
4 – 5 guests Toyota Quantum / Hi-Ace with purpose built trailer
6 – 14 guests Toyota Dyna truck – modified Safari Vehicle
Important notes: No single supplement is charged on this trip. You can hire a stretcher bed @ EUR 1,50 per day.
Departure Dates 2012
Guaranteed departures with a minimum of 2 people on every Tuesday of the year
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