Escorted South Namibia Tour - Canyons & Deserts

10 Nights / 11 Days

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This escorted Safari Tour Namibia explores the deserts & canyons of southern Namibia including the wildlife of the Kalahari Desert, the dramatic Fish River Canyon (the 2nd largest on earth), the Succulent Karoo and the gigantic sand dunes of Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert. Regular departures. Group size 2-20, with upgrade option to a smaller group (2-6). All game viewing included.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Windhoek • Kalahari Desert • Fish River Canyon • Aus
• Luderitz Bay • Wild Horses of Namib • Kolmanskop Ghost Town • Sossusvlei
• Sand Dunes • Safari Tour Namibia

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Day wise Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival

You will be met at Windhoek Airport and transferred 1-hour to your hotel.

Check into your hotel in this capital city and relax under warm blue Namibian skies.
Day 2 : Namibia

This morning you will be collected from your Windhoek hotel around 08h00 for your escorted group tour of Namibia as we travel southwards for 5-hours into the largest sand mass on earth - the vast Kalahari.

The Bushmen refer to it as the “Soul of the World”, an emotive description for this area. With its endless grass plains interspersed with Acacia’s and shrubs, it is the only form of survival for a vast amount of wildlife and migrating bushman communities.

Enjoy the opportunity to experience the fauna and flora that have survived in this desert environment for thousands of years.

Most small group tours are dual language with a bilingual guide, but as Namibia was a former German colony there are normally more German-speakers than English-speakers on tour. On escorted group tours please note that for operational reasons it is sometimes necessary to substitute one hotel with another of similar quality. Porterage of one suitcase is included.
Day 3 : Fish River Canyon

Today we travel 5-hours to the great Fish River Canyon, the second largest on earth.

We travel south through these expansive rocky plains and visit the unique Quiver Tree Forest that bloom in June and July. Nestled among huge dolerite boulders, some of which are stacked in such mysterious ways that it seems impossible they were formed by nature, this area is aptly called the "Giants Playground".

We continue to our lodge situated close to the Fish River Canyon. Explore the area on foot or enjoy an optional guided nature drive in the late afternoon.
Day 4 : Fish River Canyon

Our morning starts on the edge of the Fish River Canyon, where we gaze down 550 meters into this magnificent canyon. The Nama Karoo desert has dramatic geological formations, which take on stupendous proportions in this canyon, the second largest on earth. The vegetation is characterized by dwarf shrubs & scattered grasslands and the slopes of the plateau mountains and vast plains are home to Hartmann’s mountain zebra, springbok, gemsbok, kudu & ostrich.

We continue our journey along the scenic mountain range following the Orange River which forms the natural border to South Africa, through the Ai Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park towards Luderitz.

On the way, we stop at Garub, a watering point where the legendary Wild Desert Horses of the Namib Desert can be observed as they come to drink, before checking into our hotel for overnight.
Day 5 : Kolmanskop

Our morning starts with a visit to the ghost town of Kolmanskop, where the first diamond was found in 1908. Now standing barren to the harsh wind and heat of the unforgiving desert, it reminds us of the opulence and decadence of the diamond rush days.

We continue to Diaz Cross where daring Portuguese sailors erected a stone pillar in the 1480’s before exploring the small diamond town of Luderitz on the Atlantic Coast.
Day 6 : Sesriem Canyon

After an early breakfast we travel north through the pre-Namib, the gateway to Sesriem Canyon and Sossusvlei, with some of the hightest sand dunes on Earth towering over the white desert plains.

We check in to our lodge, with the rest of the afternoon to relax by the pool or take part in optional lodge activities.
Day 7 : Sossusvlei

Set out early this morning on a 4x4 tour into the famous sand dunes at Sossusvlei, as this is the coolest part of the day and the best for photography.

This clay pan is surrounded by some of the highest dunes in the world – an endless sea of reddish sand stretching all the way to the distant horizon. These monumental star shaped dunes, some as high as 1,000 ft (325 m), were formed by strong multi-directional winds. The warm tints of sand range in colour from apricot to orange, red and maroon - and contrast vividly with the stark white clay pans at their base. You will be astonished by surreal Deadvlei, surrounded by some of the highest dunes and Sossusvlei, where the mostly dry Tsauchab River abruptly ends.

Take the opportunity to climb one of these dunes, which afford endless vistas across the desert landscape and the sea of sand. Also visit the narrow gorge of the impressive Sesriem Canyon, with its rock pools fed by the Tsauchab River during the rainy season. The name is derived from the six “rieme” (leather thongs) that early pioneers used to draw water from these pools. Afterwards return to your lodge, with afternoon at leisure.
Day 8 : Kuiseb Moon Valley

Today we drive for 6-hours through the starkly beautiful Kuiseb Moon Valley to the harbour town of Walvis Bay. This shallow lagoon is home to hundreds of thousands of African flamingos and is one of the most important wetlands in Namibia. It is a RAMSAR World Heritage birding site.

We continue to the beach resort of Swakopmund with its old lighthouse. Swakopmund is situated on the Atlantic Coast where the cold Benguela Current sweeps up from Antarctica, releasing no moisture into the prevailingly onshore winds – hence the very low rainfall and desert conditions. Fog is common along the coast in the early mornings and late afternoons and this is what gives life to the desert-adapted flora and fauna of the region. The cold current is also highly oxygenated, causing it to teem with marine life.

Check into your hotel and relax on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean.
Day 9 : Swakopmund

At leisure to relax at the beach resort of Swakopmund.

As this is Namibia’s playground, a wide variety of optional activities are on offer - including a Marine Cruise to view dolphins, seals and other sea life. Alternatively you can participate in adventure activities such as sandboarding or take an exciting 4x4 jeep excursion across the desert to Sandwich Harbour.
Day 10 : Windhoek

Today we travel 4.5-hours from Swakopmund to Windhoek.

You can visit the craft markets in the main street of the capital city, before your 1-hour transfer to your lodge situated near the airport.

Here you can visit N/a'an ku se Wildlife Sanctuary that provides a safe home to animals orphaned or injured in the wild, watch the carnivore feeding and have a close-up encounter with a cheetah (pay locally).
Day 11 : Departure

Transfer to Windhoek Airport for your flight home.

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Price & Rates

No of pax	Age Limit	Price per pax (Rs)
Adult	Above 12 years	$ 2647 / Adult

* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.

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Package Start From

Windhoek, Namibia, Africa

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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