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SOSSUSVLEI AND SWAKOPMUND EXCURSION – 4 DAYS
 For
those with limited time a trip to the famous red sand sea
of Sossusvlei is a must. As one of Namibia’s highlights
the Namib is the oldest desert in the world and you will have
ample opportunity to explore the dunes and enjoy the vast
desert vista. To finish off we spend a night in the coastal
town of Swakopmund
PRICE: N$2620 plus N$600 - Local payment
in cash
DEPARTS: Every Monday from Windhoek
Vehicle Used: 4x4
Maximum Group Size: 8 + 2 guides
Single Supplement: None
Prices (valid until 31st Oct 2008)
Itinerary:
Day 1 SESRIEM
We depart from Windhoek at 08h30. Driving through the rugged
Khomas Hochland mountain range we descend to the desert floor
via the Gamsberg Pass, an imposing flat topped mountain and
one of the highest points in Namibia, which provides a dramatic
back drop for our roadside lunch. After a short stop at Solitaire,
we arrive at camp mid afternoon and set up your tents underneath
the ancient camel thorn trees then enjoy a late afternoon
walk across the desert to Elim’s Dune on the edge of
the famous sand dune sea with views across to the nearby mountains.
We return to camp just after sunset to enjoy our dinner prepared
by guide and camp assistant. Overnight camping (LD)
Day 2 SESRIEM
Pre dawn departure from camp to drive the 65km to Sossusvlei
where we watch the sunrise from this spectacular and unique
area (dependent on opening time o f
inner park gate). We head up a dune close to Sossusvlei then
walk to Dead Vlei with its large expanse of bleached cracked
clay and skeletal camel thorn trees scattered around, contrasting
with a backdrop of huge orange-red dunes that make for superb
photographic opportunities. We enjoy a mid morning brunch
after exploring this dramatic and desolate landscape before
returning to camp for a swim and this afternoon explore nearby
Sesriem Canyon on foot. Enjoy another spectacular sunset surrounded
by this colourful desert and sleep under the bright stars
of the southern hemisphere. Overnight camping and dinner prepared
by guide and camp assistant (BLD)
Day 3 DUNEDIN STAR GUESTHOUSE, SWAKOPMUND
Early morning departure from camp stopping at the one horse
town of Solitaire before continuing through the desert with
its endless views across the pastel-coloured gravel plains
to the port town of Walvis Bay. We visit the lagoon, which
is a protected RAMSAR wetland site, where we may see the many
species of birds including Greater and Lesser Flamingos, pelicans,
avocets, plovers and the endemic Damara Tern, then a short
trip to the nearby salt farm. We continue onto the quaint
town of Swakopmund, full of historic buildings and where your
guide will assist those wishing to book optional adventure
activities such as sand boarding, quad biking, scenic flights,
parachuting, dolphin cruises to name but a few, which you
have time for this afternoon and tomorrow morning.  Overnight
in comfortable twin/double rooms with en-suite bathroom close
to the town centre. Laundry facilities are available here.
This evening’s meal is a group dinner in a restaurant
at client’s own expense (BL)
DAY 4 WINDHOEK
After breakfast you have the morning at leisure, enjoy optional
activities such as sand boarding or just explore the town
and enjoy a coffee and cake in one of the many cafes or wander
along the beach watching the crashing waves of the Atlantic
Ocean. After lunch your vehicle will return to Windhoek via
the Okahandja craft markets. (BL)
Please note – the itinerary above is a guideline only
and whilst we try to adhere to it there may be circumstances
when it may change – for example weather and/or road
conditions, seasonal daylight hours etc. Overnight stops on
occasion may be altered from those indicated above
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