9 days 8 Nights Namibia Safari Experience Experience

(Accommodation in Windhoek and Airport transfers US$30p/p one way to Windhoek city the previous day before departure and can be arranged at an additional cost)

:- After your optional breakfast at your hotel of stay our guide will meet you for a short briefing before departure at around 09:00hrs, we travel to the largest sand mass on earth, the Kalahari Desert and our accommodation for the night, the Kalahari Anib Lodge. Arriving early afternoon, our tour will go on a short sand dune guided walks in the sand masses of the Kalahari Desert, where you will come across the many antelopes found in this area like springbok, Oryx. You may wish to participate in many optional activities which are being offered by the Lodge, like game drives, cheetah walking, and many more.

Type of Accommodation Facility: Kalahari Anib Lodge

Package Meals: Dinner only when Camping (if lodging dinners are own account)

Activities included: Visit the Kalahari sand dunes

Park fees: N$80p/p per day



Day 2 Kalahari Desert to Sesriem (Sossusvlei)



: - Our early morning departure at around 06:00hrs you might need to arrange a packed breakfast with your hotel on this day, we are rewarded with a beautiful scenic route taking us through the south west of Namib towards Sossusvlei. We arrive at either Sesriem Camp site when camping or Sossus Dune Lodge when lodging or similar our base for the night, in time for a refreshing sundowner at the Elim Dune.

Type of Accommodation Facility: Sossus Dune Lodge

Package Meals: Breakfast and Lunch (Full Board when camping)

Activities included: Visiting and climbing the Elim Dune for Sunset.

Park fees: N$80p/p per day



Day 3 Sesriem (Sossusvlei)



: - Dawn departure around 04:30 from camp to arrive at the Sand Dune 45 before sunrise, we drive down an ancient river bed surrounded by towering dunes to the 2 x 4 wheel parking place (around 55kms) and take a 4x4 shuttle into the Sossusvlei area to appreciate the beauty of this place in early morning light and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the region. We explore this unique area on foot before heading into Dead Vlei with its large expanse of bleached cracked clay and skeletal camel thorn trees, contrasting with a backdrop of huge dunes with their ever-changing colours. We can either walk or take the 4x4 shuttle back to our vehicle. As we drive back to our accommodation we will stop at the famous Dune 45 and climb this dune if we wish or just wander around the base. We return to Sesriem and visit the nearby Sesriem Canyon, one of the few permanent water sources before arriving back at our lodge late afternoon to watch the sunset over this spectacular desert.

Type of Accommodation Facility: Sossus Dune Lodge

Package Meals: Breakfast

Activities included: Visit and climb dune 45 for the Sunrise, Visit the Dead Vlei, climbing Big Daddy Dune and finally the Sossusvlei where you can climb Big Mama sand dune, finally the Sesriem Canyon

Park fees: N$80p/p per day



Day 4 Sesriem (Sossusvlei) Via Welvis Bay to Swakopmund



The Flamingos in Welvis bay

Today we drive through the Namib Naukluft Park, the third largest game reserve in Africa and one of the largest in the world. You will have plenty of opportunities to see Desert Zebras, Gemsbok, Springbok and Ostrich. We pass through the Tropic of Capricon line via the Gaub Pass and Kuiseb Canyon and arrive in Walvis Bay in time for lunch. Watching these greater flamingos are likely to be the only tall, pink bird in any given locale. They also have long, lean, curved necks and black-tipped bills with a distinctive downward bend. and after we proceed to our hotel of stay in Swakopmund which is about 30km north of Welvis bay. We arrive in Swakopmund in the afternoon which gives you time to explore this quaint seaside town on foot, we encourage our guests to make their next day activities on arrival. There are several optional activities to do in swakopmund like, quad biking, sand boarding, a dolphin cruise, fishing, kayaking and the most popular informative, Living desert tour etc see more information on rates and other activities Click here>>>>> .

Type of Accommodation Facility: Swakopmund Luxury Suites

Package Meals: Breakfast and Lunch (Full Board when camping)

Activities included: Visiting Welvis bay to watch the Flamingos, Kuiseb Canyon.

Park fees: No park fees



Day 5 Swakopmund & The Skeleton Coast



Shipwreck Zeila along the Skeleton Coast

: - On this day you have to arrange your optional activities a day before your arrival to avoid disapointment as swakopmund is a very busy place and some of the activities are always fully booked so make up your mind and got for it, as this day is set aside for your optional activities. You may decide to explore the town with its spectacular German colonial-style architecture, the lighthouse and the Kristal Galleries where you can see the largest known crystal cluster.

Type of Accommodation Facility: Swakopmund Luxury Suites

Package Meals: Breakfast only for both camping or Lodging.

Activities included: Optional Activities

Park fees: N$80p/p per day



Day 6 Swakopmund Via Twylfelfontein to Kamanjab (Himba Tribe)



The Rock engravings at the Twylfelfontein

:-Enjoy an early morning breakfast or packed breakfast and departure from your lodge is at 06h00. On the drive up the Skeleton Coast we explore the remains of a small shipwreck. Your route today takes you into the dramatic and beautiful scenery of Damaraland.

Himba Laddies Platting their Long hair

You have the chance to meet the wonderful Herero ladies who sell their handmade arts and crafts to support their rural families. A light roadside lunch is served en-route in the shadow of Namibia's tallest mountain, the Brandberg, Travel to the Himba Village for your Himba tour and you can interact with some of these colourful local characters who live in this harsh environment.

Type of Accommodation Facility: Oppi - koppi Lodge

Package Meals: Breakfast and Lunch (Full Board when camping)

Activities included: VIsiting teh Shipwreck, Rock Engraving Twylfelfontein, Petrified forest,Himba tribes.

Park fees: N$80p/p per day



Day 7 Kamanjab to Etosha national park



Etosha National Park Lion Pride

: - An Early departure from kamanjab around 04:30am ask for a packed breakfast from the lodge before you sleep, we continue our journey to the national park and enjoy an optional brunch at Okaukuetjo rest camp, before entering Etosha National Park, through the Anderson Gate. We enjoy an afternoon game drive through the park visiting waterholes looking for predators as well as zebra, giraffe, elephant, rhino and many different species of antelope. We arrive at our lodge just before sunset and settle into our rooms, with en-suite bathroom and tea/coffee facilities. We highly recommend spending time at the floodlit waterhole while you will be waiting for your dinner at the lodge, sit over an open fire and an late night is recommended.

Type of Accommodation Facility: Etosha Halali Safari camp

Package Meals:Breakfast and Lunch (Full Board when camping)

Activities included: Morning game drive and afternoon game drive

Optional Activities: Night game drive

Park fees: N$80p/p per day



Day 8 Etosha National Park



Black Rhino in Etosha national park

; - We start our first game drive at sunrise to catch the predators while they are still active, visiting many waterholes and return to Halali for breakfast. Our second game drive mid-morning takes us to the impressive Etosha Pan “great white place” where you can get out of the vehicle and experience this 4500 sq km “saline desert” before continuing your game drive to look for the Big 4. our final game drive across the park towards Okaukuejo calling into some well-known waterholes and leave the park .

Type of Accommodation Facility: Etosha Halali Safari camp

Package Meals: Breakfast and Lunch (Full Board when camping)

Activities included: Morning game drive and afternoon game drive

Optional Activities: Night game drive

Park fees: N$80p/p per day



Day 9 Etosha national Park to Windhoek City



: - Departure is after your breakfast, and then drive back to Windhoek, please note that the coming out of the park depends with the time of coming in the park on the day of arrival, for example if you come at the check in gate at 12:00noon, it means that after your days of stay in the National Park you will also come out at 12:00 noon, and this will determine the time of arrival in Windhoek. Clients will be dropped off at the hotel of stay, in time for your shopping around the city, unless on holiday and weekends shops open until 17:00hrs.

Type of Accommodation Facility: Windhoek Hilton Hotel

Package Meals: Breakfast only for both camping and lodging

Activities included: no activities

Park fees: no Park fees

This tour is offered by African Coast Travel & Tours.
We reserve the right to change rates advertised without prior notice.
If an accommodation is fully booked, we'll suggest a comparable alternative.
The exact order, content and rate of this tour is subject to availability.
This tour is subject to the terms and conditions of African Coast Travel & Tours.
This tour can be customised.
This tour can be booked by a solo traveller.
Suitable for all ages, either young or older.
This tour is suitable for group tour and or private tour.
Private tour The tour is run for you exclusively *
This tour can depart any day.
This tour can be customized.
Please click each lodge name to view the Lodge and its facilities
Airport Transfers are done by us or a partner company.

Generally, casual comfortable clothing is suitable throughout the year.
The most practical items for Desert Tours are:
 T shirts
 Jeans or safari trousers for the cool evenings and mornings
 A fleece or warm sweater for those early morning Dune Climbing.
 A good pair of Sunglasses
 Sun block, a hat and insect repellent are essential!
 Binoculars and a camera with lots of film! For digital ensure batteries are charged- there is no or limited electricity at some campsites but we can charge via the cigarette lighter too.
 A headlamp or torch is vital.
 If you enjoy a whisky or the like, you are welcome to bring a bottle along.
 A towel, and your own toiletries (ladies please remember there are no shops for emergencies)
 Any medication if necessary, we do have a medical aid box with the basics.
 There will be times when you are exposed to the sun so a thin long sleeve shirt may come in handy.
 The early Dune Climbing will be very cold in the winter months. (May, June, July)
 Please attempt to travel as light as possible- space is always an issue on Safari.

Last but not least, a sense of humour …………this is Africa!

Kalahari Desert and Wildlife Safari Experience Camping Rates

Namibia Southern Desert Experience Cost: US$2 565 per person,

Namibia Southern Desert Experience Cost on group tours: US$2 155p/p (6 people and above)


(Lodges and Hotels Accommodation Used: As listed in the itinerary above *Click each lodge name to view the Lodge and its facilities*

Kalahari Desert & Wildlife Safari Experience Cost: US$3 690 per person,

Kalahari Desert & Wildlife Safari Experience Cost group tours: US$3 196p/p (6 people and above)



(*High Season Rates: 01 June - 30 November*)

(Lodges and Hotels Accommodation Used: As listed in the itinerary above *Click each lodge name to view the Lodge and its facilities* )

Kalahari Desert & Wildlife Safari Experience Cost: US$4 802 per person,

Kalahari Desert & Wildlife Safari Experience group tours: US$3 995p/p (6 people and above)