Introduction to Namibia

(6 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Sossusvlei, Etosha National Park

Two of Namibia's most popular, beautiful and interesting regions–Sossusvlei and Etosha National Park–are the focus of this private tour.

Begin in Sossusvlei, a desert region of dramatic red sand dunes in the middle of Namib-Naukluft Park, one of the largest national parks in Africa. Stay at a top desert lodge, and tour highlights such as Deadvlei, a dried lake bed with an eerie grove of dead trees surrounded by enormous sand dunes. If desired, hike up Big Daddy, the highest dune in the world, for breathtaking views over the ridges and valleys of the sprawling sand landscape. Other activities include looking for wildlife such as brown hyenas, springboks and gemsboks (oryx); walking nature trails to see interesting birds, reptiles and insects; quad biking; seeing ancient rock art; night walks and stargazing.

Fly to Etosha National Park, a vast salt pan surrounded by plains and woodlands, for some of Africa's best wildlife viewing. Stay at an upscale safari lodge in the foothills with panoramic views over the beautiful landscapes. During safaris in the national park and the lodge's private game reserve, visit water holes that attract elephants, lions, rhinos, zebras, wildebeest, springboks, gemsboks and other wildlife. Also look for some of the hundreds of types of birds that live in Etosha.

This tour can easily be combined with our tours in South Africa and Botswana.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1 Arrive Windhoek – Sossusvlei Arrival assistance to private charter light aircraft flight to Sossusvlei. Arrival transfer to lodge for 2 nights. Afternoon lodge-based activity Day 2 Sossusvlei Morning and afternoon lodge activities and excursions Day 3 Sossusvlei – Etosha National Park Morning lodge-based activities. Transfer to airstrip for private charter light aircraft flight to Etosha National Park. Arrival transfer to lodge for 3 nights. Afternoon game-viewing activity Day 4 Etosha National Park Morning and afternoon wildlife safaris Day 5 Etosha National Park Morning and afternoon wildlife safaris Day 6 Etosha National Park – Depart Windhoek Transfer to airstrip for private charter light aircraft flight to Windhoek. Airport assistance to connecting departure flight

Hotels

Sossusvlei: &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge or Little Kulala Lodge Etosha National Park: Little Ongava Lodge or Anderssons at Ongava

Cost

$15,265 Per person (double occupancy)