13 Day Namibia, Naturally 2017 Itinerary
13 days
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Small Group Tour
1 Johannesburg, 2 Sossusvlei, 2 Swakopmund, 2 Damaraland, 3 Etosha National Park, 1 Okahandja
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Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Highlights
- Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals. Your Sossusvlei adventure is marked by towering dunes, surreal landscapes and dazzling colors Rise before dawn to visit the Sesriem Canyon, carved into the rock by the mighty Tsauchab River Travel through a dunes corridor to Deadvlei, a "dead" marsh that sits eerily in a forest frozen in time Drive to Swakopmund on the Atlantic, known as the adventure sports capital of Namibia Catamaran Cruise on Walvis Bay, a wetland area at the Southern end of the Skeleton Coast Ride in a 4x4 through desert dunes in a barren landscape populated by geckos and chameleons Zoom through the "singing" dunes traveling from the eastern side through to the Atlantic on the west A scenic drive takes you to Damaraland, one of the most dramatic and picturesque areas in Namibia Discover the world-famous rock engravings at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Twyfelfontein Visit a Himba tribe dwelling and learn first-hand about their history, culture and unique traditions Spend three days exploring Etosha National Park, the most important wildlife sanctuary in Africa Meet with staff at the AfriCat Foundation dedicated to conservation of Namibia’s large carnivores
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1 Johannesburg, 2 Sossusvlei, 2 Swakopmund, 2 Damaraland, 3 Etosha National Park, 1 Okahandja
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Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
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- Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed Round trip international flights New York-Johannesburg, Johannesburg-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges All intra-flights: Johannesburg-Windhoek & Windhoek-Johannesburg 11 nights First Class accommodations
- 1 night Johannesburg 2 nights Sossusvlei 2 nights Swakopmund 2 nights Damaraland 1 night Etosha National Park (West) 2 nights Etosha National Park (East) 1 night Okahandja Hotel porterage All transfers and sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Desert excursions and game drives in modern 4X4 vehicles 28 meals: 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 10 dinners (including Welcome and Farewell dinners) Services of local guide in Johannesburg (Day 2) Services of English-speaking tour manager (Day 3-13) Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary Active itinerary with unique cultural features National Park Fees
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Itinerary
DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for South Africa
Depart for South Africa
DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Johannesburg
Arrive in Johannesburg, known as "Gauteng - the City of Gold." Today, Jo’burg is the largest city in South Africa by population, and also the wealthiest province. Board a shuttle transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure, to rest, relax and acclimate to your new time zone
Overnight: Johannesburg
DAY 3, Monday - Windhoek and Sossusvlei in Namibia
A morning flight takes you to Windhoek in Namibia, a country that possesses some of the most stunning and untamed scenery on the planet with spectacular species of wildlife. Upon arrival, travel into Namib-Naukluft National Park, and head to Sossusvlei in the southern pa...
DAY 4, Tuesday - Sesriem Canyon, Deadvlei Marsh, Dune 45
Rise before dawn to travel to the Sesriem Canyon, a narrow 100-foot deep gorge carved into the rock by the mighty Tsauchab River. Learn the history of this magnificent natural canyon that dates back over two million years and view the canyon’s multicolored layers of rock...
DAY 5, Wednesday - Swakopmund
Today, drive via the Kuiseb Canyon toward Swakopmund, a lively resort town nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Namib Desert. Enjoy a packed lunch en route before arriving in Swakopmund, known as the adventure sports capital of Namibia. Enjoy the friendly atmospher...
DAY 6, Thursday - Dolphin & Seal Cruise, Desert Dunes
Embark from Walvis Bay on a scenic catamaran cruise that takes you into the lagoon at the southern end of the Skeleton Coast. Look for hordes of flamingos and observe different varieties of dolphins endemic to the Namibian coast. Sometimes, a mighty whale may even make a...
DAY 7, Friday - Damaraland
After a leisurely morning in Swakopmund, depart on a scenic drive to Damaraland, with its dramatic rugged terrain, one of the most picturesque areas in Namibia. This pristine wilderness of harsh wind eroded mountains, wide gravel plains, dry valleys and stark desert land...
DAY 8, Saturday - Twyfelfontein Excursion
This morning visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Twyfelfontein. These remarkable petroglyphs of wild animals, including rhinos, elephants, giraffes and zebras, were created over 2,000 years ago by ancient hunter-gathers. Continue to the Organ Pipes, a distinctive sec...
DAY 9, Sunday - The Himba Tribe & Etosha National Park
An exciting morning with a visit to a Himba tribe dwelling; these semi-nomadic pastoralists live in homes built of palms and mud in scattered settlements throughout the region. Learn first-hand about their history, proud culture and unique traditions that have not change...
DAY 10, Monday - Eastern Etosha National Park
Today, move to the Eastern side of the National Park. Enjoy game viewing en route where you may have a chance to look for endemic birds like the bare cheeked babbler and catch glimpses of elephants splashing at the water’s edge. The areas with thicker vegetation are home...
DAY 11, Tuesday - Eastern Etosha National Park
In the park today, explore the many waterholes along the enormous saltpan. More than 114 species of mammals survive in Etosha, including the rare black faced impala, along with over 340 species of birds. The game reserve is also home to ostrich, the world’s largest bird ...
DAY 12, Wednesday - Okahandja, AfriCat Foundation
Today, continue to Okahandja, the "Garden Town" of Namibia, for a specially arranged visit with staff at the AfriCat Foundation, dedicated to long term conservation of Namibia’s large carnivores. A guided drive begins at the AfriCat Carnivore Care and Information Centre....
DAY 13, Thursday - Depart Namibia
This morning drive south to Windhoek. If time permits, visit a local craft market for some last minute souvenir shopping or continue straight to the airport. Fly to Johannesburg and connect to your international flight
Meals: Breakfast
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