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The ghost town at Kolmanskop

Southern Namibia self-drive explorer

13 days from £3,550pp
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Tour highlights

  • Sit on the edge of the Fish River Canyon and enjoy the spectacular views.

  • Explore the diamond ghost town of Kolmanskop.

  • Climb the dunes at Sossusvlei.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • Fully insured vehicle hire
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Windhoek.

  • On arrival in Windhoek, you will be greeted by a driver who will transfer you to your guesthouse in Windhoek. Your car will be dropped off directly at your guesthouse, where a representative will also meet you with a welcome pack, cool box, phone and driving directions, and answer any questions. The rest of the afternoon is then yours at leisure to relax.

    • Christuskirche, Windhoek
      Christuskirche, Windhoek
    • Namibia's roads have little traffic on them
      Namibia's roads have little traffic on them
    • Christuskirche, Windhoek
      Christuskirche, Windhoek

  • Leaving Windhoek today, start your journey south, driving toward the Southern Kalahari where you will spend the night.

    • Springbok fighting in the Kalahari
      Springbok fighting in the Kalahari
    • Black backed jackals
      Black backed jackals
    • Cape fox
      Cape fox

  • Today, after breakfast, drive to Fish River Canyon. Arriving at the lodge sometime this afternoon, you can enjoy a sundowner drive or perhaps some walking in the area.

    • Fish River Canyon, Namibia
      Fish River Canyon, Namibia
    • Fish River Canyon, Namibia
      Fish River Canyon, Namibia
    • Fish River Canyon, Namibia
      Fish River Canyon, Namibia

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

    • Fish River Canyon, Namibia
      Fish River Canyon, Namibia
    • Scenery in the Fish River National Park
      Scenery in the Fish River National Park
    • Sunset at Fish River Canyon
      Sunset at Fish River Canyon

  • From Fish River Canyon you will drive to the small town of Aus. Close by to your lodge are the wild horses the area is famous for.

    • The Wild Horses at Aus
      The Wild Horses at Aus
    • The wild horses at Aus
      The wild horses at Aus
    • There is often sand on the road from Aus to Lüderitz
      There is often sand on the road from Aus to Lüderitz

  • Today you can explore Lüderitz and enjoy a tour around the old mining town of Kolmanskop. This is a great area for photography — the houses are the last remaining memory of 'Millionaires Avenue', which is now derelict and filled with sand.

    • Lüderitz, Namibia
      Lüderitz, Namibia
    • Goerke Haus, Luderitz
      Goerke Haus, Luderitz
    • Goerke Haus, Luderitz
      Goerke Haus, Luderitz

  • You will head north toward the Namib Desert today. 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.

    • Dunes at Sossusvlei
      Dunes at Sossusvlei
    • Sossusvlei, Namibia
      Sossusvlei, Namibia
    • Deadvlei pan at Sossusvlei, Namibia
      Deadvlei pan at Sossusvlei, Namibia

  • Today you can visit the giant dunes at Sossusvlei and explore the area on foot. Excursions can be arranged through the lodge, or you can drive yourselves to the dunes and then take a shuttle for the remaining distance on the sand.

    • Hot air ballooning at Sossusvlei, Namibia
      Hot air ballooning at Sossusvlei, Namibia
    • Dead Vlei, Sossusvlei, Namibia
      Dead Vlei, Sossusvlei, Namibia
    • Sossusvlei, Namibia
      Sossusvlei, Namibia

  • Drive from Sossusvlei north to the Naukluft Mountains. Here you will be able to relax and enjoy some of the self-guided hiking trails in the mountains.

    • Quivertree in the Naukluft Mountains
      Quivertree in the Naukluft Mountains
    • Examining a Quivertree
      Examining a Quivertree
    • Gemsbok in the Naukluft Mountains
      Gemsbok in the Naukluft Mountains

  • A day to relax and explore the Naukluft Mountains.

    • The Naukluft Mountains
      The Naukluft Mountains
    • Naukluft Mountains, Namibia
      Naukluft Mountains, Namibia
    • The Naukluft Mountains
      The Naukluft Mountains

  • You will drive from the Naukluft Mountains back to Windhoek today to meet your onward flights.

    • The Naukluft Mountains
      The Naukluft Mountains
    • The Naukluft Mountains
      The Naukluft Mountains
    • Quivertree in the Naukluft Mountains
      Quivertree in the Naukluft Mountains

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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When to go

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Windhoek
 
Southern Kalahari
 
Fish River Canyon
 
Aus
 
Lüderitz
 
Sossusvlei & Sesriem
 
The Naukluft Mountains
 

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