Day by Day
Day 1: Windhoek City to Sesriem/ Sossusvlei or Namibia Naukluft Park
: –09:00 is our pick up from your hotel we head south, via the Spreetshoogte Pass with far reaching views of the Namib Desert (please advise if you need to be picked from the Hosea Kutako international airport at an additional Fare of US$30p/p one way), we will pass through the Solitaire arriving there around lunch time and have your optional test of the famous apple pie, after your optional Lunch we proceed straight to Sesriem upon arrival check in at Sesriem camp site or Sossus dune lodge or similar and do the formalities after we depart for our first sighting of the Elim dune which is our welcome dune of the Sesriem national park and view the sunset and return to the lodge or campsite for a night, dinner is served by our guide, if lodging your dinners will be served at the lodge, kindly advise your guide if you need some beers such that he can make arrangements from the store at the camp site, enjoy star gazing by the fire place, while sipping your Windhoek ‘s finest larger and rest for the day.
Main Destination: Sesriem / Sossusvlei National Park (Namibia)
Accommodation: Sossus Dune Lodge Mid-range lodge inside Sesriem Nationa Park.
Meals & Drinks:
Dinners (Breakfast & Lunch not included)
Mineral Water included during transfers & activities, but excluded at the Lodge.
Activity of the Day:
Climbing Elim Dune for Sunset (Excluding ZAR 80p/p per day)
Day 2 Sesriem Campsite to Sossusvlei/ Dead Vlei
:– In order to capture the dunes at their most spectacular, During sunrise we depart from the camp at 05.00 am hours, if we are lodging outside the national park it will be difficult to see the sunrise, so we highly recommend camping inside the national park, we might try to depart 05:00am to arrive on time when the gate opens and drive to Sossusvlei our first sighting is the Dune 45 where we will start our climb before the sun rises this is the most famous dune in the world soon after sunrise we disembark and have our breakfast under camel thorn trees after we drive to the dead Vlei walk at take as much photos as possible in the dead Vlei before embarking on climbing the highest dunes in the world the Big daddy, “I like to call it the Crazy Dune”, depending with the guides instructions, if you are still very strong we will then go to the end point of the Sossusvlei where we will see the Big Mama and climb it again, we encourage you guys to take a lot of water bottles with you, two is not enough so ask your guide to provide enough for your time there we encourage 4 x 750mls bottles per person, return back for lunch, after lunch we then finally visit the Sesriem Canyon where the Tsauchab River has exposed millions of years of geological history.
Main Destination: Sesriem / Sossusvlei National Park (Namibia)
Accommodation: Sossus Dune Lodge Mid-range lodge inside Sesriem Nationa Park..
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinners included
Mineral Water included during transfers & activities, but excluded at the Lodge.
Activity of the Day:
Climbing Famous Sand Dune 45 for Sunrise, Visiting the Dead Vlei, Finally the Sesriem Canyon. (Excluding ZAR 80p/p per day)
Optional (Climbing the Big Daddy/ the Crazy Dune, Big Mama)
Day 3: Sesriem/ Sossusvlei) to Swakopmund
: - Dawn departure around 04:30 from camp to arrive at the Sand Dune 45 before sunrise, we drive down an ancient river bed surrounded by towering dunes to the 2 x 4 wheel parking place (around 55kms) and take a 4x4 shuttle into the Sossusvlei area to appreciate the beauty of this place in early morning light and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the region. We explore this unique area on foot before heading into Dead Vlei with its large expanse of bleached cracked clay and skeletal camel thorn trees, contrasting with a backdrop of huge dunes with their ever-changing colours. We can either walk or take the 4x4 shuttle back to our vehicle. As we drive back to our accommodation, we will stop at the famous Dune 45 and climb this dune if we wish or just wander around the base. We return to Sesriem and visit the nearby Sesriem Canyon, one of the few permanent water sources before arriving back at our lodge late afternoon to watch the sunset over this spectacular desert.
Main Destination: Swakopmund (Namibia)
Accommodation: Alte Bruke Resort Hotel Mid-range hotel close to the Beach Swakopmund.
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & Lunch not included)
Mineral Water included during transfers & activities, but excluded at the Lodge.
Activity of the Day:
Climbing Famous Sand Dune 45 for Sunrise, Visiting the Dead Vlei, Finally the Sesriem Canyon. (Excluding ZAR 80p/p per day)
Optional (Climbing the Big Daddy/ the Crazy Dune, Big Mama)
Day 4: SWAKOPMUND
Enjoy an early morning breakfast or packed breakfast and departure from your lodge for more Watching the Flamingos along the Welvis bay (Seasonal migration). optional fun packed activities which are at your disposal, through African coast travel and tours, kindly be advised to make prior arrangements the previous day of arrival, these are Quad biking, Hot Air Ballooning, Dolphin cruise, Kayaking, fishing, the living desert and many more, rates are from N$800p/p,
Main Destination: Swakopmund (Namibia)
Accommodation: Alte Bruke Resort Hotel Mid-range hotel close to the Beach Swakopmund.
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & Dinners not included)
Mineral Water included during transfers & activities, but excluded at the Lodge.
Activity of the Day:
Climbing Famous Sand Dune 45 for Sunrise, Visiting the Dead Vlei, Finally the Sesriem Canyon. (Excluding ZAR 80p/p per day)
Optional activities: Quad Biking, Dolphin Cruise, Sand Boarding and the living Desert tours, each activity per ½ day from N$800p/p
Day 5: Swakopmund to Windhoek City via Spitzkoppe
Have a morning breakfast and departure from your lodge is at 09h00.Travelling to the Spitzkoppe area where you will enjoy the rock climbing (if weather permitting) Spiztkoppe is a place in Namibia with an Impressive Granite Structure 1700 meters above the Namib Desert floor. Spitzkoppe is world famous, mountain oasis in the Namibia Desert, with unique oversized boulders, secret caves, Archeological sites endemic bird life and scenery allows the visitor to explore the place and have some great photographic scenes, en-route to Windhoek arrival time 16:00hrs and we do not recommend booking a flight on this day, For those wishing to travel onwards today we do NOT recommend booking any flight prior to 17h00 in case there are delays returning from a Tour, transfers to the airport can be organized by the Central Reservation office on request and can be own expense.
Main Destination: Windhoek City (Namibia)
Accommodation: No accommodation at the end of Tour
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & Dinner not included)
Mineral Water included during transfers & activities, but excluded at the Lodge.
Activities of the Day:
Spiztkoppe Rock Hiking
Transiting back to Windhoek
What To Pack
1. Sunscreen
Sunscreen is a must. Put it on always during the trip. Make sure the sunscreen you bring in is non-aerosol. The bands go on later in the evening.
2. Hat
You don’t want your scalp to peel. A scalp sunburn is like the worst, ever. Bring a hat.
3. Comfortable shoes, Sand Boots can be ideal
You’re also going to be on your feet and rocking out. Also, heels are not a great idea — you’ll sink in the sand.
4. Bandana or scarf
This is my desert must. If it’s too hot, you can soak a bandana in water and put it on your neck to cool off during the day. Be aware that it gets windy in the desert and the scarf or bandana can be used as a dust mask on the paths back to the parking lots. I like the infinity scarves that can also double as a shawl if it gets too cold.
5. External battery and phone charger
Your phones are, probably going to die at Desert Trip. And you probably won’t be able to call or text or tweet once everyone is in the field. But, one way to keep your phone alive to snap photos and just in case of an emergency, is to bring along a small external battery. They’re inexpensive and will often give your phone a full charge.
6. Ear plugs
It’s going to be loud. Plan ahead and bring some ear plugs.
7. Hand sanitizer
With tens of thousands of people and walking around in a big field, you’re probably going to want this.
8. Empty Camelback or water bottle
Dehydration is serious business. Take care of yourself, especially in the heat, and bring in a bottle (up to 1ltr) to fill up with water on site. Trust me, you will want this.
9. Sweatshirt or jacket
Even with the warmer temperatures during the day, the breeze can kick in early mornings and after sundown and it can get downright cold. Be prepared with layers.
10. A good pair of Sun glasses
11. Binoculars and a camera with lots of film! For digital ensure batteries are charged- there is no electricity in the bush (we can charge via the cigarette lighter) Please bring something to cover your valuable as it gets wet during highwater seasons (December - May)
12. There will be times when you are exposed to the sun so a thin long sleeve shirt may come in handy.
13. Please attempt to travel as light as possible- space is always an issue on Full Day Safari Trip.
14. Last but not least, a sense of humour …………this is Africa!
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