Namibia Desert Camping Safari

The 5-day Namibia Desert Camping Safari combines two nights of camping on a guest farm located on the outskirts of the Namib Naukluft Park with two accommodated nights in Swakopmund. Highlights on this affordable Namibia safari, starting and ending in Windhoek, include:

• The Namib Desert (Namib Naukluft Park)
• Dune 45 and Sossusvlei
• Sesriem Canyon and Hiddenvlei
• Optional activities (sand boarding, quad biking, sky diving & dolphin cruises)
• Sightseeing in Swakopmund
• Cape Cross Seal Colony

DAY 1: Windhoek to the Namib Desert – Namibia

We depart from Windhoek travelling through the scenic mountain region of Khomas Hochland towards the Namib Naukluft Park. The drive over the Khomas Hochland, one of the highest points in Namibia, offers spectacular views of the surrounding valleys.

We descend the steep slopes of the Gamsberg, the third highest mountain in Namibia, as we head towards the Namib Desert. We should spot the first of our game species, such as springbok, ostrich and Oryx, en route to our campsite. We spend the next 2 nights at the guest farm located on the edge of the Namib‐Naukluft Park. The Namib-Naukluft reserve covers about 50 000 sq km’s making it Namibia's biggest game reserve and one of the largest wilderness parks in Africa.

(Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 2: Sossusvlei & Sesriem Canyon – Namibia

Today starts with a pre-dawn departure to the entrance gates of Sossusvlei, famous for its towering sand dunes, considered the highest in the world. We stop along the way to take photographs of the scenic sunrise over the red-orange dunes. Next we climb up the sand dunes for superb views up and down the Tsaucab River Canyon, which forms a valley between the tall sand dunes. Breakfast and coffee await you at the bottom of the dune in this beautiful desert setting.

A short drive after breakfast brings us to the starting point for our 2-hour walk into the striking Hiddenvlei area of Sossusvlei. On our way to the Sesriem Canyon we pause for lunch at Sesriem camp. We then visit the Sesriem Canyon, a gorge about a kilometre long and around 30 meters deep. Formed by the Tsauchab River about 2 million years ago this deep canyon reveals distinct sedimentary layers and features several muddy pools. After our visit to the unique Sesriem Canyon we head back to our campsite on the guest farm.

(Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 3: Swakopmund via Kuiseb Canyon & Walvis Bay – Namibia

We travel through the striking scenery of the ancient Namib desert on day three of the 5-day Namibia Desert Camping Safari. We travel via the Kuiseb Canyon, where two German geologists and their dog lived for over two years during World War II.

We then make our way to Walvis Bay, a scenic drive to Namibia's coast that takes about 5 hours. Here we visit the Walvis Bay Lagoon, one of the most important wetlands on the west coast of Southern Africa. The lagoon is famous for its large population of flamingos, as well as being home to a variety of other bird species. The Walvis Bay Lagoon is listed as an international Ramsar bird sanctuary. The next two nights are spent in Swakopmund.

Standard Hotel, Lodge or Guest House (Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch)        

DAY 4: Swakopmund – Namibia

Today is free for you to explore the popular summer destination of Swakopmund at your leisure or to take part in the various optional activities available in and around Swakopmund. Adventure activities include sand boarding, desert flights, skydiving, quad biking, dolphin cruises and more. Swakopmund, where European and African influences meet, is located on the Atlantic coast and surrounded by the Namib-Naukluft Park. If you prefer sightseeing to adventure activities you can go shopping or visit the Crystal Gallery, Museums or the Aquarium in Swakopmund.          

Standard Hotel, Lodge or Guest House (Meals Included: Breakfast)

DAY 5: Windhoek via Henties Bay – Namibia 

After a relaxing start we travel north along the Atlantic coast. Leaving Swakopmund behind we make our way through the small fishing village of Henties Bay to the Cape Cross Seal Colony. We visit the Cape Cross Seal Colony at Henties Bay and witness one of the largest breeding Cape Fur Seal colonies in the world. The colony consists of up to 250 000 Cape Fur Seals, the biggest fur seal species in the world. We get up close to the seals gaining insight into their natural behaviour as they go about their daily tasks. After visiting the seal colony we head back to Windhoek, stopping to enjoy lunch along the way. We arrive in Windhoek in the late afternoon bringing the 5-day Namibia Desert Camping Safari to an end.

(Meals Included: Breakfast)      

Please Note:

• Private safaris based on custom schedules can be arranged for groups on request. For more information and prices please contact African Budget Safaris.
• A minimum of 3 people is required to guarantee departures on this camping tour.
• Maximum group size of 12 people per safari.
• Transport for 2 ‐ 3 clients will be in Toyota 4x4 Hilux or Mercedes Benz Sprinter. For 3 or more clients, transport will be either in Mercedes Benz Sprinter or Custom Built Safari Truck.

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