Southern Namibia Adventure

We collect you from your accommodation at 7.45 and the safari departs from Windhoek at 8.30am. We travel south passing through the "window to the south" and crossing the Tropic of Capricorn. We stop at Mariental for fresh supplies before having a roadside lunch. We arrive at Quiver Tree Forest late afternoon and have time to relax and explore the quiver tree forest and rock formations. Dinner prepared by guide with group assistance. Evening spent around camp fire. Lunch and dinner are included.

Depart camp early with a short stop in Keetmanshoop for fresh supplies. Arrive at Hobas at the Fish River Canyon in the mid morning, walk the rim of the canyon and visit the main viewpoints, we have lunch at the canyon rim. This afternoon we drive through to our rustic bungalow in the Aus Mountains overlooking the Namib Desert. Overnight remote bush bungalow (multi-share) or camping at Klein Aus Vista. Dinner prepared by the safari guide with group assistance. Evening around camp fire. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

The safari departs from Klein Aus for Luderitz day trip. We arrive at Kolmanskop for a guided tour of the ghost town in the desert dunes, and then explore Luderitz. After lunch we drive out to Diaz Point and look for the penguins on Halifax Island. We return to Klein Aus late afternoon, stopping at the viewing hide for the feral horses of the Namib. This evening your guide prepares dinner over the camp fire with group assistance. Overnight camping or remote bush bungalow (multi-share). Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Leisurely departure for the scenic drive to Sesriem the closest campsite to the dunes at Sossusvlei and we have lunch en-route in the Namib desert. We arrive at camp mid afternoon and do a late afternoon walk through the desert from Elim's Dune. Overnight camping and dinner prepared by guide with group assistance. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Pre dawn departure from camp to drive to Sossusvlei, we watch the sunrise from this spectacular and unique area. Mid morning brunch after exploring the different vlei's. Walk to Dead Vlei before returning to camp for a swim and a rest. This afternoon we visit Sesriem Canyon. Overnight camping and dinner prepared by guide with group assistance. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

After an early breakfast there is a leisurely drive through the Namib Desert to the lagoon at Walvis Bay. Here we look for the many aquatic birds that make their home here such as flamingos, pelicans, avocets, cormorants and many more. We arrive at our bungalows in Swakopmund for lunch and you have the afternoon at leisure to enjoy optional activities such as quadbiking, scenic flights and tandem parachuting. Overnight accommodation in bungalows on a twin share basis. (B, L, D)

this morning you have free time to enjoy the many optional activities available such as sand boarding, quad biking, tandem parachuting or just explore the town. After lunch we drive back to Windhoek via the craft markets at Okahandja for those last minute gifts. We return to Windhoek where you can enjoy an after safari drink and share your memories of your safari. (B,L).

• Luggage limits are 10kg per person and we will only carry soft bags to minimize luggage damage. One small day pack for hand luggage and a sleeping bag are separate.
• Safaris are undertaken on a twin share basis. Should you be travelling alone we will ask you to share with another traveler of the same sex, should there be none then you will have a single tent and not have to share accommodation where provided.
• The Safari is run on a participation basis - and you will be expected to help with the camp chores
• All drinks must be purchased by you during your safari including mineral water.