Group journey
Namibia: Desert Landscapes Journey
This safari focuses on experiencing this magical and unforgettable country in the most personalised way possible. We use a guiding team well known to us, with a relationship formed over many years of planning journeys through this area. Utilising luxurious accommodation that remains well located to explore each specific location in your journey.
This specific trip will take you to Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland and Ongava Private Game Reserve bordering Etosha National Park. Covering a huge range of habitats, each so different from the last and more so beautiful. It’s truly a country that will continually take your breath away.
Limited:
7 Guests
Duration:
11 Days
Protection:
ABTOT 5409
Destination:
Namibia
Price:
$4,969.00£3,976.00
Your Daily Itinerary
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Arrive into Windhoek
After arriving at Windhoek Airport, you will be met by your driver who will transfer you to the comfortable Galton House.
- Guide TBC
- No meals included on this day
- Accommodation in Galton House
Drive to Sossusvlei
Departing early in the morning, we will leave Windhoek in our 4WD vehicle and drive up into the stark and inspiring Khomas Hochland Highlands. Traversing the Great Escarpment, we will then descend into the arid Namib Desert.
- Guide TBC
- Full Board
- Accommodation in Dead Valley Lodge
Dunes of Sossusvlei
We will be up before sunrise to explore some of the Namib Naukluft Park’s best-known sights – the towering dunes of Sossusvlei and the desert pan of Deadvlei. Reaching the dunes in time for the early morning light.
- Guide TBC
- Full Board
- Accommodation in Dead Valley Lodge
Drive to Swakopmund
This morning there is an opportunity to take to the skies for an optional sunrise balloon flight. After a relaxed breakfast, we will leave Dead Valley Lodge to head northwest through the Namib Naukluft National Park’s stunning desert landscape.
- Guide TBC
- Full Board
- Accommodation in central Swakopmund guesthouse
Coastline of Swakopmund
After an early breakfast, will be heading back along the coast road to Walvis Bay for a kayaking trip in the outer lagoon in order to view cape fur seals, dolphins, pelicans, flamingos, whales, leather back turtles and sunfish.
- Guide TBC
- Full Board
- Accommodation in central Swakopmund guesthouse
Drive to Damaraland
Today we will be setting off to the wonderfully diverse region of Damaraland. Passing by the Brandberg – Namibia’s highest mountain which peaks at 2,573 m above sea level – by way of a game drive taking time to view game along the way.
- Guide TBC
- Full Board
- Accommodation in Camp Kipwe
Desert of Damaraland
Today we will spend the morning on a 4WD excursion along the ephemeral Aba Huab and Huab River valleys, hoping for a sighting of the elusive desert adapted elephants that inhabit the area.
- Guide TBC
- Full Board
- Accommodation in Camp Kipwe
Drive to Etosha National Park
Early this morning, we will head to the Ongava Game Reserve located in Etosha National Park. Exploring the area by game drive in a purpose built open game-viewing 4WD and accompanied by an Ongava ranger.
- TBC
- Full Board
- Accommodation in Ongava Tented Camp
Etosha National Park
Today we will enjoy two guided game drives in Etosha National Park. The Park is home to a wide variety of game and bird species and covers some 22,270 km². Around 5,000 km² of this is made up of huge saline depressions or ‘pans’.
- TBC
- Full Board
- Accommodation in Ongava Tented Camp
Etosha National Park
Today we will spend another morning on a game drive, this time covering some of the southern section of Etosha National Park. We will return to camp for lunch before our final game drive on the private Ongava Game Reserve.
- TBC
- Full Board
- Accommodation in Ongava Tented Camp
Depart from Windhoek
We will leave early today and head south to visit Okonjima’s AfriCat Day Centre to to conclude your safari. Okonjima is home to the AfriCat Foundation, a wildlife sanctuary which focuses on the research and rehabilitation of Africa’s big cats.
- TBC
- Breakfast and lunch
- No accommodation included on this day
Highlights
Some of the amazing things you’ll experience
Meet Your Guide
Joan Riera spent his childhood between contrasting lives in both west Africa and Spain’s Catalan region. This unique combination led him to study anthropology at London’s Richmond University, part of a journey that has led him to continue his studies of traditional African cultures, and to become one of the best experts available on the region today.
It is this unique childhood and academic background that enables Joan to both understand and importantly,empathise with, indigenous cultures whilst his infectious personality enables him to operate as a guide. It would be fair to say, it is the fact that he did not train specifically as a guide that makes him such a great one.
Departure Dates
Due to demand we now offer various dates
1 May to 11 May 2023
$5,561.00£4,878.00 per person
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