Tours and safaris
5 days tour to Sossusvlei and Coastal Classic Explorer
All Year
Let us take you on a guided tour to:
Destinations
The fascinating Sossusvlei/Namib Sand Sea - Swakopmund/ Walvis Bay
5 Days and 4 Nights
Departure:
Every Monday
Accommodation:
- Bed & Breakfast (B&B)
- Full Board: bed, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. (FB)
Includes:
- Professional Driver guide.
- Park entrance fees.
- Pick up and drop off from Accommodation /Airport.
- 3 meals a day (unless specified differently)
- Water.
- Accommodation as per itinerary.
Excludes:
- Personal Travel insurance.
- Alcohol Beverages.
- Soft drinks.
Package Costs
The total includes transport, lodging (bed & breakfast or full board) and park entrance fees. Water will be availed for the duration of the tour and the game drive. Other expenses like meals, laundry and drinks as well as all other activities provided for by the institution but not included in this package are for the account of the guests.
- Product Description of the Activities in Resume.
The Tour and activities start in Windhoek situated in Khomas Highlands/Plateau, Khomas Region. Windhoek is the capital of the Khomas Region and of the country.
We will be proceeding to Namib Naukluft Park in Hardap Region and to the Central Coastal area which inter alia include the towns of Walvis bay and Swakopmund as well as Spitzkoppe Mountains, Erongo Region. Okahandja, Otjozondjupa Region and Windhoek, Khomas Region the final destination.
The road which will be used runs through the Spreetshoogte Pass, the deepest in the country, connects the Plateau with the Namib Desert descending/ascending approximately 1000m down from the top to the bottom of the Namib Desert. This road offers spectacular views from the top. This spectacular views are a rarity and is a paradise for nature lovers and photographers.
One of the main attraction and highlight of the tour is the visit to Sossusvlei which is in the heart of the Namib Sand Sea located in the Namib Desert, the oldest desert on earth with some of the highest and breathtaking Dunes in the world. The Namib Sand Sea is the second UNESCO World Heritage Site in Namibia. Namibia was accorded this recognition by the Convention in 2013. The above mentioned area is located in the famous Namib Naukluft Park.
The idea behind the establishment of the initial portion of the park, when created, was to conserve the fauna and flora around the coastal towns and areas covering the Namib gravel Plains and was thus proclaimed in 1968 as The Namib Desert Park.
Following the developments leading up to the proclamation and the Amalgamation, [Namib Desert Park & Naukluft Mountain Zebra Park, the idea with this Park was to create a sanctuary to safeguard the rare and endangered Hartmann’s mountain Zebra.]. Portions of land bought from farmers were added to form part of the park. This amalgamated area serves as continuous conservation known as Namib- Naukluft Park with the size of 23 340sqkm. Portions of Diamond areas 1 and 2 were added in 1986 to the mentioned part increasing the size of the Park to colossal 49 768sqkm making it the third largest park in Africa.
Other highlights and attractions on the way to Swakopmund are Gaub Pass as well as Kuiseb Pass & Canyon and driving through the Namib gravel plains. One of the most popular and famous attractions in the coastal area includes the iconic Lagoon and the Wetlands recognized and protected by Ramsar Convention since 1995 even though it is believed, it to be more than 5000 years old. This Wetlands is located in the only deep sea harbour town of the country, namely Walvis bay. Salt Works is also found next to the Lagoon area.
Swakopmund is the official holiday Resort, and the political Capital of the Region. It is also popular international movie making location. There are legio of attractions around these coastal towns, like Dune 7, Living Desert creatures, Sandwich Harbour, Moon landscape, Welwitschia Mirabilis, etc. etc. The local tour operators are offering whole range of very attractive activities.
Spitzkoppe (Klein- & Gross Spitzkoppe) Mountains fondly referred to as the “Matterhorn of Namibia” are Inselbergs with the bald Granite Peaks that are believed to be approximately 120 million years old. Places of interest at the Mountains are the secret Caves as well as he Bushman Artwork/Engravings. They are situated some 80km away from Swakopmund in the Namib Desert gravel plains close to Usakos on the B2 National Highway to Okahandja where we find the popular Open Air Street Craft Market as an attraction.
The end destination will be Windhoek the capital city.
Itinerary
Day 1: The guests will be picked up at the accommodation establishments in Windhoek and depart and drive through the town of Rehoboth and via Spreetshoogte Pass and stopover in the small settlement known as Solitaire for cake/ lunch break. Arrival and Dinner at the designated Lodge.
Day 2: After Breakfast, we collect Brunch/Lunch Packs and depart for the excursion to Namib Sand Sea to visit some of the highest dunes in the world which inter alia include the famous photogenic Dune 45 as well as fascinating and very challenging to reach the top Big Daddy. The next attractions to be visited are Deadvlei and Sossusvlei in the close walking distance in the same area. Thereafter pay a Visit to the Sesriem Canyon which will conclude the activities of the day followed by traveling back to the Lodge and have a free afternoon and/ or to partake in the activities organized and offered by the Lodge and with Dinner afterwards to complete the activities of the day.
Day 3: Depart for Swakopmund after Breakfast. Quick stopover in Solitaire for use of restrooms and for a coffee break. Proceed to Swakopmund via Gaub Pass and Kuiseb Canyon and Pass. The Namib gravel plains will be accompanying us all the way to our next stop which is Walvis bay. We will stop in Walvis Bay, the only deep sea harbour town of the country, and visit the Lagoon and the Wetlands as well as the Salt Works in the Wetlands.
The tour will take us on the inland/northward bound B2 national Highway to the town of Swakopmund which will be our headquarters for the next two nights. Arrival at the accommodation establishment, check in and have the afternoon for relaxation and take a walk through the historic town to the beach and visit some attractions on the way. Have dinner at the very famous and popular restaurants and have the evening at their disposal and are free to retire for the evening rest thereafter.
Day 4: The activities of the day will commence after breakfast, which will inter alia include, Township Tour which is having and are concentrating mostly on cultural elements which will be followed by Sandboarding. The guests are having the opportunity to partaking in the places of interest and tourist attractions in or around the coastal areas with the local operators at their own costs. They will be assisted in this regard, if need be. The evening is at the disposal of the guests for dinner and free time before retiring for the night.
Day 5: We are embarking on our final leg of the tour, departing for Spitzkoppe Mountains after Breakfast making use of the B2 & B1 inland bound National Highways leading to Windhoek. Arrival and visiting the places of attractions on the Spitzkoppe Mountains. Blitz stopovers will follow at the towns of Usakos and Karibib for the use of restrooms. Our next major stop will be in Okahandja to inter alia visit the famous Open Air Street Craft Market and to attend to other essential needs before continuing to Windhoek our final destination. The guests will be dropped off at the places of their choices.
