Routing Highlights: Windhoek - Kalahari - Quiver tree forest - Fish River Canyon - Lüderitz + Kolmanskop - Namib Desert – Sossusvlei – Welwitschia - Moon landscape + Swakopmund – Desert Express Train - Windhoek Tour Information: TOUR CODE:              NSA027 Safari Type:                        Scheduled Guided Tour Style:                                   Accommodated & Desert Express Train Duration:                             9 Days / 8 Nights Departure Date:                 Saturdays (weekly - guaranteed tour departures) Departure Location:          Windhoek - Namibia Tour Ends:                          Windhoek - Namibia

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NOTES:   This Group Safari itinerary can easily be converted into a Private Safari or a Self Drive Tour Airport transfers and pre & post safari accommodation is not included but can be arranged on request.   We also offer regional flights and coach bookings.               Please contact us for advice & information on how to reach departure point of this safari and how to continue afterwards…

ITINERARY:

Day 1
Saturday
Depart Windhoek and drive via Rehoboth into Kalahari Desert for overnight. A scenic drive will be undertaken towards sunset (in open vehicles).
D Kalahari region – preferably Auob Lodge

Day 2
Sunday
Drive through Kalahari and visit the Quiver tree forest near Keetmanshoop. Stop in Keetmanshoop, opportunity to enjoy lunch on own account. Continue via Naute Dam; view Fish River Canyon’s most spectacular northern fringes.
DBB Fish River region - preferably Cañon Village

Day 3
Monday
Continue to Aus and visit the Aus Information Centre. Possibility to enjoy Lunch (for own account). See desert adapted horses on entering Namib Desert. Enjoy spectacular scenery of the Aus Mountains on an unguided walk. Scenic sun downer drive in the afternoon (for own account).
DBB Aus region - preferably Klein Aus Vista – Desert Horse Inn

Day 4
Tuesday
See the ever-changing vistas of the desert landscapes when driving along the most beautiful district road in Namibia, the D707 (road conditions permitting). Arrive at you Lodge in the early afternoon. Time to relax at your Lodge.
DBB Maltahöhe region – preferably Hammerstein Rest Camp

Day 5
Wednesday
Early start to visit Sossusvlei, where we will undertake a drive with 4x4 vehicles into the heart of the Namib Desert. Climb into the gorge of Sesriem Canyon before you travel past the impressive Namib Naukluft Mountains to your Lodge.
DBB Namib Naukluft Park region – preferably Namib Naukluft Lodge

Day 6
Thursday
Drive through Kuiseb Canyon and continue towards Walvis Bay at the coast. Lunch in Walvis Bay (for own account). Visit Walvis Bay Lagoon to view seabirds. Travel to Swakopmund. Enjoy a sun downer drive to Moon Landscape in the afternoon.
DBB Swakopmund region – preferably Hansa Hotel

Day 7
Friday (unguided)
Explore lovely Swakopmund. You may wish to book an optional day tour (for own account) in Swakopmund (guided tour through historical town or the Mondesa township, quad-biking, sand-boarding; Living Desert Tour, scenic flight over Skeleton coast or catamaran or boat cruise at Walvis Bay). Many optional activities are on offer (for own account): visit aquarium, museum or crystal gallery, and many more.
BB Swakopmund - preferably Hansa Hotel

Day 8
Saturday (unguided)
Transfer to the Swakopmund train station to board the luxurious Desert Express. Check in time: 14h30 (winter and summer time). Enjoy comfort and style in the superbly appointed and fully air-conditioned train. Dinner aboard the train.
DBB Desert Express

Day 9
unday (unguided)
Arrive at Windhoek train station in the late morning hours. Tour ends with transfer to the Hotel of your choice within the city of Windhoek.
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Includes:
8 Breakfast, 7 Dinner, Accommodation, bottled water on board, transport in air-conditioned vehicles and guide, Desert express from Swakopmund to Windhoek, portage, entrance fees, sightseeing as specified, Extensive passenger liability insurance.

Private Group departures are possible on any departure date on request

PLEASE NOTE:
The itinerary above is a guideline only and whilst we try to adhere to it there may be circumstances when it may change – for example weather and/or road conditions, seasonal daylight hours etc. Overnight stops on occasion may be altered from those indicated above.

TOUR NOTES:
It is strongly recommended that you purchase comprehensive personal travel insurance before you embark on your safari. Travel insurance is for your own protection and we consider it to be an essential part of modern international travel.

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Our safaris are merely suggested itineraries and therefore can be tailor-made to suit your specific needs: Routes can be amended according to your preference Accommodation can be changed to suit your style and budget Accommodation meal basis can be booked according to your requirements Extra nights can be added depending on your arrival and departure flight times and the pace that you want to travel