Budget Namibia Desert Lodge Safari

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 guest farm on the edge of the park.                        

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DAY 3: Swakopmund via Walvis Bay – Namibia

We will travel through the striking scenery of the ancient Namib desert on day three of the 5-day Namibia Desert Budget Lodge 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.

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DAY 4: Swakopmund – Namibia

Today is free for you to explore the popular seaside 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.          

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DAY 5: Swakopmund to Windhoek – Namibia

After a relaxing start on day five we leave Swakopmund behind and make our way back to Windhoek, stopping for some craft shopping at the craft town of Okahandja. We arrive in Windhoek in the afternoon bringing the Namibia Desert Budget Lodge 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.
• This tour requires a minimum of 2 people to guarantee departures.
• 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.