Namibia is a land of stunning landscapes, endless skies, barren deserts, rugged mountains and spectacular wildlife - and the Great Namibian Journey encompasses it all.
Your own private guide will enhance your experience of this unique area, providing you with expert knowledge as you explore the dunes of Sossusvlei and the Namib Desert, the stark beauty of the Skeleton Coast and Damaraland, amazing marine life just off Swakopmund and the game-filled savannah of Etosha.
- Days 1-2: Sossusvlei
- Itinerary
Travel by car from Windhoek to Kulala Wilderness Camp, a 380km journey giving you the opportunity to enjoy views of the surrounding mountains and desert areas. Stop off for lunch at a spot overlooking the Khomas Hochland escarpment.
There are a number of activities to keep you busy at the camp. You can go on nature walks and scenic drives across the unique Namib landscape in the Kulala Wilderness Reserve, where sightings of animals such as springbok, oryx, ostrich, bat-eared fox and aardwolf are exciting in these rugged conditions.
- Accommodation
Kulala Wilderness Camp Standard tented camp in the heart of the Namib Desert.
- Days 3-4: Namib Desert
- Itinerary
A 280km journey by car will take you north west. The trip goes via Kuiseb Canyon, a unique area with canyons and gravel plains. Stops along the way will give you the opportunity to view the rare Welwitschia plants.
On day 4 you can take some time to explore the Atlantic coast. You can go on a private boat cruise at Walvis Bay down to Sandwhich Harbour where you have the opportunity to see the diverse pelagic birdlife, Heaviside's dolphins, and Cape fur seals up close. Enjoy a private seafood lunch before returning to the hotel.
- Accommodation
Hansa Hotel Standard city hotel situated in Swakopmund, Namibia.
- Day 5: Travel to Damaraland
- Itinerary
Journey up the Skeleton Coast, heading towards the Cape Cross seal colony, where you can stop off to view the thousands of Cape fur seals if you haven't yet seen many of these animals on your trip. Continue on through the Ugab riverbed, where you have the opportunity to view game along the way.
This 280 km drive is an all-day excursion, so you can enjoy lunch en route.
- Accommodation
Damaraland Camp Standard tented camp situated on the north face of the Huab River valley.
- Days 6-7: Damaraland
- Itinerary
Depart Damaraland Camp and continue north into the mountainous and rocky region of Etendeka Concession, where you will spend the next 2 nights in a shaded tent at Etendeka Mountain Camp.
Spend your days exploring this area of untouched wilderness, searching for desert-adapted elephants and other fascinating plants and animals.
Your hosts at the camp, Dennis and Bonny, will take you through the area on foot and in open Landrovers, and you can enjoy a delicious fireside meal with them in the evenings.
- Days 8-9: Etosha National Park
- Itinerary
You depart Damaraland and drive approximately 380km to Etosha National Park, where you experience superb game viewing from the privacy of an exclusive bush camp situated on an extensive private game reserve. Your time here is spent on day and night game drives, guided walks and hide visits - with the chance of spotting lion, leopard, elephant and black rhino as well as plains game.
- Accommodation
Ongava Tented Camp Standard tented camp in the Ongava Game Reserve.
- Days 10-12: Skeleton Coast National Park
- Itinerary
Depart Ongava Camp, and enjoy a scenic flight over desert landscape to Skeleton Coast Park. This desolate and uninhabited area is made up of sand dunes, windswept plains, canyons and salt pans, with shipwrecks and seal colonies lining the coast.
You can embark on full-day explorations of the area in Landrovers, where you can enjoy picnic lunches in scenic spots and cultural visits to the villages of the Himba people.
- Accommodation
Skeleton Coast Camp Flagship safari camp in remote Skeleton Coast Park.
- Day 13: Charter flight to Windhoek
Included in tour:
All internal charters & transfers
Accommodation
Full board
All local beverages
Laundry (except at Hansa Hotel & Skeleton Coast)
Activities
Excluded:
International flights
Visa costs
Insurance
Gratuities & tips
Premium label drinks
Activities not specified
Optional extras
Personal items
Tour rates. †
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| 1 Jul 2008 |
10 Nov 2008 |
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† All prices are accurate but you may find that the final rates in your quotation vary slightly due to room type, seasonality and currency conversion.
Extra tour notes.
Group size is limited to 8 guests & all meals are included.
Accommodation includes most nights in comfortable tented camps as well as hotels.
This itinerary has set departure dates. Please contact our consultants to receive exact dates