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This safari is a good way to see one of Namibia's most spectacular sights: the towering sand dunes at Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert. The Sossuvlei sand-dunes are reputed to be some of the tallest in the world. To extend this safari it can be combined with (amongst others) the three day Etosha Safari, or the longer seven day northern Namibia safari.
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Sossusvlei Safari Synopsis:
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1 Namib Desert |
You will be collected from you accommodation in Windhoek at around 8.15am. We travel out over the Eros Mountains and along scenic roads, on our way south-west to the desert. We also pass over part of the Naukluft Mountains the Khomas Hochland range on our journey today and head down from Namibia’s central plateau by way of the beautiful Remhoogte Pass. Coming out of the mountains we reach open plains and from here it is only a short distance to our next stop, the tiny town of Solitaire. We will stop here for some refreshments before continuing on through desert scenery. We cross some open grass savannah and farmlands before the terrain begins to give way to the immense red sand dune desert of the Namib. We aim to arrive at our camp during the late afternoon and watch the colours glow and change on distant mountains to the east. |
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2 Sossusvlei |
A pre dawn start is essential this morning as we want to catch the soft light of the sunrise on the desert. After passing through Sesriem, the gateway to the dunes and driving into the heart of the dune field, we reach Sossusvlei itself by walking the last 5 km through the dunes. The walk is like nothing else, in the cool of the morning, with soft sunlight just beginning to play over the dunes creating a sharp light and shadow contrast across the whole desert. Ancient mineral pans, stunted camel thorn trees and the chance of seeing a gemsbok or maybe an ostrich make the photo opportunities perfect. We spend the morning in and around Sossusvlei, also visiting dune 45, and as the day wears on we return to Sesriem for lunch to escape the heat of the afternoon. As the day cools off in the late afternoon we will take a short excursion to the Sesriem Canyon. |
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3 Windhoek |
We enjoy a more leisurely start today, although you may like to take a pleasure flight over the dunes, which your guide can help organise. After breakfast we leave Sesriem and make our way back north, once again through the Highlands. Our route is not the same as the journey down, but the scenery is equally spectacular. After stopping for lunch on the way, we arrive in Windhoek at approximately 16h00. Driving time approx. 5hrs (350kms) |
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| Safari Duration | 3 Days |
| Departure | Before 26 January 2008: Every Thursday |
| Cost of Safari | valid from 1 April 2007 until 31 March 2008: N$2 000 per person sharing valid from 1 April 2008 until 31 March 2008: N$2200 per person sharing |
| Mode of Transport | Minibus |
| Group Size | Maximum of 16 |
| Staff | 1 guide & 1 camp assistant |
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