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Southern Namibia: Deserts & Canyons

Namibia

15 days from £2,935pp Inc. international flights

Self-drive the Southern highlights of Namibia including the Kalahari, Fish River Canyon, Luderitz and Aus, the dunes of Sossusvlei, Swakopmund and the Erongo Mountains.

Tailoring your trip

This itinerary is designed to give you a flavour of what is possible

  • We can tailor this trip to suit your specific requirements
  • Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodation

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Southern Namibia: Deserts & Canyons

Itinerary Route Map - 15 Days

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Our Tailor-made suggestions for this itinerary are:

  • Add on 3 nights of big game safari in Namibia's premier national park, Etosha.
  • Spend a couple of days at Okonjima and discover their cheetah rehabilitation project.
  • Fly on to Mauritius for a week of relaxation in a luxury beach hotel.
  • Fly from Windhoek to Maun in Botswana, the gateway to the Okavango Delta with its fabulous wildlife.

Highlights of this itinerary

  • See Namibia's fascinating desert-adapted wildlife in the Kalahari and Erongo.
  • Explore the dramatic Fish River Canyon, the second largest canyon in the world.
  • Visit old diamond mining towns slowing being swallowed up by the desert sands.
  • Take a kayak trip in Swakopmund with seals swimming alongside you.
  • Discover ancient rock art in the Erongo Mountains.

Day by Day

Day 1London

Fly overnight from London Heathrow to Johannesburg.

Day 2Johannesburg - Windhoek

Connect with your flight from Johannesburg to Windhoek. Arriving around lunchtime into Windhoek you will be met at the airport and transferred to your guest house in town where you will spend your first night. Your car will be delivered to your hotel this afternoon - please check it over thoroughly before accepting the keys. Our agents will also arrange a time to meet you in order for them to run through your itinerary one last time.

Day 3Windhoek - Southern Kalahari

This morning you can stop off at a super market to buy some provisions for your journey. Leaving Windhoek you will start your journey south driving towards the Southern Kalahari where you will overnight. This drive will take around 4 hours.

Day 4Southern Kalahari - Fish River Canyon

Its an early start for your drive to Fish River Canyon - the drive will take between 4 and 5 hours. Arriving at the lodge some time this afternoon you will have the chance to enjoy a sundowner drive or perhaps some walking in the area. Any activities can be paid for locally.

Day 5Fish River Canyon

Today you will have a full day to explore the dramatic Fish River Canyon. You may like to arrange some hiking down in to the canyon with a guide.

Day 6Fish River Canyon - Aus

From Fish River Canyon you will drive to the small town of Aus. Near the lodge you may be able to go and visit the wild horses.

Day 7Aus - Luderitz

Today you can explore Luderitz and enjoying a tour around the old mining town of Kolmanskopp. This is an area great for photography - the houses are the last remaining memory of `Millionaires Avenue` which are now derelict and filled with sand.

Day 8Aus - Sossusvlei

Today you will head north towards the Namib Desert. On your way to the lodge you will pass through the spectacular NamibRand nature reserve where the dunes change from light yellow to rich red. This evening you will be staying at your lodge in the Sossusvlei area.

Day 9Sossusvlei

Today I recommend a visit to the giant dunes at Sossusvlei where you will have the chance to explore the area on foot. Excursions can be arranged through the lodge or you can drive yourselves to the dunes and have shuttle drive you the remaining distance. If driving yourselves I recommend a you organise a picnic lunch for you to enjoy under the shade of the trees at the bottom of the dunes.

Day 10Sossusvlei - Swakopmund

From Sossusvlei you will drive north to the coastal town of Swakopmund where I have recommended you spend the next two nights. This evening you may like to enjoy a meal in town - there are a number of good options, one of my favourites is the Tug where they serve delicious sea food.

Day 11Swakopmund

Today I have included a kayaking excursion which will give you the chance to kayak amongst seals and dolphins.

Day 12Swakopmund - Central Highlands

Today you have a drive of about 3 hours up into the Erongo Mountains where you will spend your last two nights. This afternoon you can enjoy a scenic drive on the property or take a guided walk to the bush man rock art.

Day 13Central Highlands

You will have a full day to enjoy some activities from Erongo. The walking in this area is great and does offer spectacular views. The lodge also has lovely gardens and a pool so you may prefer to put your feet up and unwind after a busy trip.

Day 14Central Highlands - Windhoek - Johannesburg

Today you will make your way back to Windhoek Airport for your flight to Johannesburg. The drive takes about 4 hours. This evening you will fly from Windhoek to Johannesburg then connect with your onward flight back to London.

Day 15London

Land at Heathrow

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