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Safari Tour Namibia: Kalahari + Fish River Canyon + Luderitz + Swakopmund

Southern Namibia Tour: Kalahari + Fish River + Namib

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$2,747

Per person sharing

Scheduled flights quoted separately

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• Windhoek

• Namibia Kalahari

• Fish River Canyon

• Aus

• Luderitz Bay

• Succulent Karoo

• Kolmanskop Ghost Town

• Sossusvlei Sand Dunes

• Swakopmund

• Safari Tour Namibia

This escorted safari tour of Namibia explores the deserts & canyons of the south, including the wildlife of the Kalahari, the dramatic Fish River Canyon (the 2nd largest on earth), the Succulent Karoo, the diamond town of Luderitz, the gigantic sand dunes of the Namib Desert & the seaside town of Swakopmund. Regular scheduled departures. Group size 2-16 (or upgrade to Superior: 2-6). No children < 12.

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Day 1

You will be met at Windhoek Airport and transferred 1-hour to your hotel in this small capital city.

Check in and relax under warm blue Namibian skies.

Note: Please be aware that many roads in Namibia are rough gravel with corrugated surfaces, resulting in a tougher and slower drive that can be very bumpy.

Day 2

This morning you will be collected from your Windhoek hotel for your small group tour of Namibia.

We travel southwards for 3-hours towards the scrub vegetation and red sands of the vast Kalahari, the largest sand mass on earth. The migratory Bushman people call it the “Soul of the World” and its endless grass plains interspersed with acacia trees provide the only form of survival for a vast amount of wildlife that has survived in this semi-desert environment for thousands of years. After good rains (end November/early December - although this can vary greatly) you can see hundreds of different wildflowers here.

On arrival you can participate in an optional nature drive to experience the red dunes, wildlife and plants of this desert environment.

Note: Most tours are dual language with a bilingual guide (English / German), although some tours have English-only departure dates. On escorted group tours please note that for operational reasons it is sometimes necessary to substitute one hotel with another of similar quality.

Luggage should be packed in soft side bags (sports bags are ideal) not exceeding 15 kg and 65 x 46 cm, as there is limited space in the vehicle.

Day 3

A full day on the road today as we drive 6.5-hours southwards to the great Fish River Canyon, the second largest on earth.

As we travel through these expansive rocky plains, notice the unique Quiver Trees that bloom in June and July and nestle between huge dolerite boulders, some of which are stacked in such mysterious ways that it seems impossible they were formed by natural forces.

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

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 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 to Naute Kristall Cellar and Distillery for an optional tasting of their unique liquors.

We then drive 5-hours to Lüderitz stopping at Garub, keep an eye out for the wild desert horses that are sometimes observed here. Arriving in Lüderitz we head towards the coastline and take a scenic drive along the “Große Bucht”, enjoying the fresh sea breeze whilst stopping for a quick picnic.

Returning to the small diamond town of Lüderitz on the Atlantic Coast, where you may see colonies of aquatic birds, seals and penguins. We check into our hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 5

After an early breakfast, we leave Lüderitz and ascend the great escarpment to the ghost town of Kolmanskop, where the first diamond was found in 1908. Now standing barren and abandoned to the harsh winds and sands of the unforgiving desert, it is a great reminder of the opulence and decadence of the diamond rush days.

We then travel 3.5-hours northwards towards the fascinating landscapes of the spectacular Namib Desert. The Namib is the oldest desert on earth, where some of the highest sand dunes in the world tower over the white desert plains. These great mountains of sand are a monument to the extreme forces of nature, with fog supplying life giving moisture for the survival of its plants and animals.

Check into your lodge and the afternoon can be spent relaxing by the swimming pool or participating in one of the optional activities at your lodge.

Day 6

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.

This evening enjoy dinner under the open starlit sky.

Day 7

Today we drive for 6-hours through the small settlement of Solitare and 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.

Days 8 To 9

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, a 4x4 excursion across the desert to Sandwich Harbour and various adventure activities, such as sandboarding down the sand dunes.

Day 10

Transfer 1-hour to Windhoek Airport for your flight home.

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