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 3 Day Namib Desert and Sossusvlei Safari

Namibi dunes: safaris in NamibiaThe short three day Sossusvlei tour has been designed to give you a quick landscape snapshot of the worlds highest dunes in the worlds oldest desert at Sesriem & Sossusvlei.

Guaranteed departures every Tuesday of the year. There are no minimum numbers and no single supplements and the price is virtually fully inclusive of everything you will need whilst traveling with us. The style is limited participation, assisted camping with the participation limited to only helping with the tents. Collection time is between 08:00 & 08:30 from anywhere within the Windhoek city limits.

This safari can also be combined with our 3 day Etosha Link to make an unforgettable 6 day Taste of Namibia safari. To make a comprehensive 10 day itinerary, combine this with our 7 day Northern Adventure itinerary. Two of the world's natural wonders, the Okavango Delta and the mighty Victoria Falls can also be included by combining this trip with our 8 day Delta and Falls Safari.

Cost per person: N$ 3,000 - No single supplement

  • No minimum numbers and maximum group size is 16 travelers

  • Transport for up to 8 people will be in a minibus or a Land Cruiser. For more than 8 a specially converted safari truck will be used.

  • Itinerary is assisted comfortable camping with participation limited to only helping with the tents

  • Guaranteed departures every Tuesday of the year, all year

Safaris include
Safaris exclude
All transport
Sleeping bag (can be hired)
3 Meals a day (unless differently specified) Personal travel insurance
Tap drinking water Alcoholic beverages
Tea & coffee in camp Soft drinks
All camping equipment  
Park entrance fees  
Camping fees  
Professional guide / Camp Assistant  
Pick up & drop off from accommodation in Windhoek Useful to bring with you:
Towel, torch, water bottle, hat.

Safari Tour Overview

Day
Destinations
Accommodation
Meals
1
Namib Desert
Camping
L, D
2
Namib Desert – Sossusvlei – Namib Desert
Camping
B, L, D
3
Return to Windhoek
B, L

Safari Tour Details

Day 1

Namib Desert: Namibia safaris
Windhoek – Namib Desert Camp (350 km) (LD) (camping)

You will be collected between 08:00 & 08:30

We travel out over the Eros Mountains and along scenic roads, on our way south-west to the desert.  We also pass over part of the Naukluft Mountains the Khomas Hochland range on our journey today and head down from Namibia’s central plateau by way of the beautiful Remhoogte Pass. 

Coming out of the mountains we reach open plains and from here it is only a short distance to our next stop, the tiny town of Solitaire.  We will stop here for some refreshments before continuing on through desert scenery.

We cross some open grass savannah and farmlands before the terrain begins to give way to the immense red sand dune desert of the Namib.  We aim to arrive at our camp during the late afternoon and watch the colours glow and change on distant mountains to the east.

Day 2

Namib Desert Camp – Sossusvlei - Namib Desert Camp (camping) (BLD)

A pre dawn start is essential this morning as we want to catch the soft light of the sunrise on the desert. After passing through Sesriem, the gateway to the dunes and driving into the heart of the dune field, we reach Sossusvlei itself by walking the last 5 km through the dunes. 

The walk is like nothing else, in the cool of the morning, with soft sunlight just beginning to play over the dunes creating a sharp light and shadow contrast across the whole desert. 
Ancient mineral pans, stunted camel thorn trees and the chance of seeing a gemsbok or maybe an ostrich make the photo opportunities perfect. 

We spend the morning in and around Sossusvlei, also visiting dune 45, and as the day wears on we return to Sesriem for lunch to escape the heat of the afternoon.  As the day cools off in the late afternoon we will take a short excursion to the Sesriem Canyon.

Day 3

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Namib Desert Camp - Windhoek (450 km) (BL)

After breakfast we begin our journey, over the mountains and along scenic roads, back to Windhoek.  We will travel back by different roads, this time climbing up to Windhoek and travelling by way of the massive Gamsberg Pass in the Khomas Hochland Mountain Range on our way back to civilization.

We are due back into the city around 16:00 and you will be dropped off at your accommodation on our return.


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