Namibia Adventure
Namibia Adventure
Namibia Adventure
13 Days Starting and ending in Windhoek
Visiting: Windhoek, Kalahari Desert, Fish River Canyon, Solitaire, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland Wilderness Camp, Etosha National Park
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AFNAZN19
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable Namibia Adventure, a journey through the heart of Namibia's most breathtaking landscapes and cultural sites. This tour offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the vast Kalahari Desert, marvel at the towering Quivertree Forest, and witness the awe-inspiring Fish River Canyon. Experience the unique beauty of the Namib Naukluft National Park, climb the famous Dune 45, and be mesmerized by the surreal Deadvlei. Along the way, visit historical sites like Duwisib Castle and immerse yourself in the ancient rock art of Twyfelfontein. Wildlife enthusiasts will relish the chance to explore Etosha National Park, one of Africa's premier safari destinations. With cherry-picked hotels and safari lodges ensuring a comfortable stay, and all transport and transfers provided in an air-conditioned coach or Quantum bus, this tour promises adventure, cultural enrichment, and unforgettable photography opportunities.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Windhoek
Location: Windhoek
Accommodation: The Windhoek Luxury Suites
Accommodation Name: Weinberg Hotel
Your epic small group encounter with Namibia kicks off in its capital, Windhoek. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy time at leisure – play a round of golf on the 18-hole golf course or relax in the swimming pool before meeting your Driver Guide and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception and dinner.
Day 2 : Depart For The Desert
Location: Kalahari Desert
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Kalahari Anib Lodge Kalahari Desert
Meals Included: Breakfast, Be My Guest, Dinner
Embrace the freedom of the open road as we venture into the Kalahari Desert – Namibia’s boundless, sandy beauty. We'll Connect With Locals en route, joining the third generation Seifart family on their agriculture and livestock farm. Head out on a farm tour, meeting some of the resident cattle, goats and sheep and learn about Namibian farm life along the way, before tucking in to a delicious buffet lunch of homemade specialities during this Be My Guest experience.
Day 3: Onwards Through The Kalahari Desert To Fish River Canyon
Location: Fish River Canyon
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Canyon Roadhouse Hotel Fish River Canyon
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
See the iconic forest of Quiver Trees – the towering aloes from which the San people fashion their quivers to this day. After a short stop in Keetmanshoop with free time for lunch, travel to Naute Dam before arriving at your motor-themed lodge to savour a spectacular Namibian sunset.
Day 4: Admire Fish River Canyon And On To Aus
Location: Fish River Canyon
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Desert Horse Inn Aus/Klein Aus Vista
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Peer over the ancient chasm carved by the Fish River to form Africa’s largest canyon. Carved over millennia, the Fish River Canyon’s gigantic ravine provides sanctuary to klipspringer, zebra and even wild horses. We continue our journey to the spectacular Aus Mountains where you’ll spend the afternoon getting close to nature.
Day 5: Off To The Solitaire Region
Location: Solitaire
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Namib Desert Lodge Solitaire
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Immerse yourself in the Southern Namib region admiring desert vistas and expansive skies as we conquer the open road. We pay a visit to Baron von Wolf’s Duwisib Castle to learn about its history as a gift of love for his American wife. Settle in to the comfort of your lodge and spend the afternoon relaxing, before embarking on a nature drive into the desert.
Day 6: Sand Dunes Of Sossusvlei And Landscapes Of Deadvlei
Location: Sossusvlei
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Namib Desert Lodge Solitaire
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
In a country renowned for its epic landscapes, competition for the top spot is tough. But it is Sossusvlei and Deadvlei that rightly deserve this crown and it is where we begin our adventure today. Gaze up at the towering Dune 45, then meander into the eerie but beautiful photographers' paradise of Deadvlei, to snap iconic photos of dead camel thorn trees on a bed of white clay pans, perfectly framed by towering sand dunes and clear blue skies. Your early morning adventure in Sossusvlei complete, travel on to explore the ravine walls of the Sesriem Canyon, carved out by the Tsauchab River.
Day 7: Head To Coastal Swakopmund
Location: Swakopmund
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Delight Hotel Swakopmund
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, we drive to the German-inspired seaside town of Swakopmund, known for its colonial buildings and encroaching desert. Take in striking architectural landmarks like the Woermannhaus and the Kaiserliches Bezirksgericht during an orientation tour. This evening is at leisure, and a perfect opportunity to experience Swakopmund's characteristic local cuisine over dinner.
Day 8: Swakopmund Your Way
Location: Swakopmund
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Delight Hotel Swakopmund
Meals Included: Breakfast
During your free time perhaps consider joining an Optional Experience catamaran wildlife cruise in Walvis Bay in search of the marine 'Big 5'. Or make the most of your free time by sampling Black Forest cake and Florentiners at one of the town's quaint German Bäckerei or indulge in some locally brewed Windhoek Lager.
Day 9: Venture To Damaraland
Location: Damaraland Wilderness Camp
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Damara Mopane Lodge Damaraland
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Follow Namibia’s salt route en route to Damaraland, a place where mysterious flat-topped lava mountains and petrified trees cast shadows across the terracotta-coloured terrain.
Day 10 : Continue To Etosha National Park Area
Location: Etosha National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Etosha Safari Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We make an important stop at Twyfelfontein to admire its ancient rock engravings. As we journey north, we visit the Petrified Forest and its unique fossilised tree trunks. Meet members of the OvaHimba tribe with whom we'll Dive Into Culture to gain insights into their hunter-gatherer traditions that have spanned thousands of years. During your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience visit to the village, learn about the OvaHimba culture and traditions.
Day 11: Explore Etosha National Park
Location: Etosha National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Etosha Safari Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Explore one of the world’s great wildlife sanctuaries on a full-day safari. Climb aboard your safari vehicle and join your expert guide as you travel between watering holes, renowned as the best spots to view the parks' plentiful wildlife. Track herds of elephants as the matriarch slowly and purposefully leads them to the nearest waterhole, and look out for the big cats seeking refuge in the shade from the heat of the day. After a full day of wildlife spotting you'll return to your accommodation in time to watch a beautiful sunset and perhaps toast to a successful day on safari.
Day 12: Journey Back To Windhoek
Location: Windhoek
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Windhoek Luxury Suites
Meals Included: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
We bid farewell to Etosha and travel south back to Windhoek. This evening enjoy a Farewell Dinner at one of the city's most famous and lively beer houses to celebrate the end of a magical journey through Namibia.
Day 13: Farewell Windhoek
Location: Windhoek
Meals Included: Breakfast
With our journey at its close, we say goodbye to our new-found friends and transfer to Windhoek airport. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.
Please Note: This Namibia Adventure trip is run on a small group basis. The vehicle operating it will be smaller than a standard coach, relative to the number of guests, and it is standard tour operator practice in Namibia for trips of this group size to have a Driver Guide.Â
Roads in Namibia are a combination of tarmac roads and dirt/gravel roads where dust levels can be higher than in other parts of the world. The Namibian government implements a road maintenance programme but their condition can vary and sometimes journeys can feel less than smooth and rougher than on the tarmac roads.
What's Included
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All transport and transfers shown
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Driver Guide in Kenya, Tanzania and Namibia
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Cherry-picked hotels and safari lodges, all tried and trusted
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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Air-conditioned coach or Quantum bus
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Optional Experiences and free time
What's Not Included
Additional cost applies
Mode of Transport
All transport and transfers shown. Driver Guide in Kenya, Tanzania and Namibia. Air-conditioned coach or Quantum bus.
Accommodation
Cherry-picked hotels and safari lodges, all tried and trusted. Your hotel will be dependent on your departure date.
Check out our Q&As
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What are the highlights of the Namibia Adventure tour?
The highlights of the Namibia Adventure tour include visiting the Kalahari Desert, Keetmanshoop, Quivertree Forest, Fish River Canyon, Duwisib Castle, Sossusvlei, Dune 45 & Deadvlei, Namib Naukluft National Park, Twyfelfontein ancient Rock Art, the Petrified Forest, and Etosha National Park. Additionally, you will view Naute Dam, Sesriem Canyon, and the Moon Landscape valley near Swakopmund, and see the Namib Naukluft Mountains.
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What type of transport is provided on the Namibia Adventure tour?
The Namibia Adventure tour provides all transport and transfers shown, with a Driver Guide in Kenya, Tanzania, and Namibia. The transport includes an air-conditioned coach or Quantum bus.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect on the Namibia Adventure tour?
On the Namibia Adventure tour, you can expect cherry-picked hotels and safari lodges, all tried and trusted. Your hotel will be dependent on your departure date.
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Are meals included in the Namibia Adventure tour?
Yes, breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals are included in the Namibia Adventure tour.
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What are the inclusions of the Namibia Adventure tour?
The inclusions of the Namibia Adventure tour are all transport and transfers shown, Driver Guide in Kenya, Tanzania, and Namibia, cherry-picked hotels and safari lodges, all porterage and restaurant gratuities, all hotel tips, charges and local taxes, breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals, must-see sightseeing and surprise extras, air-conditioned coach or Quantum bus, and optional experiences and free time.
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What are the exclusions of the Namibia Adventure tour?
The exclusions of the Namibia Adventure tour include optional experiences, as additional cost applies.
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What is the starting point of the Namibia Adventure tour?
The starting point of the Namibia Adventure tour is Windhoek.
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What is the ending point of the Namibia Adventure tour?
The ending point of the Namibia Adventure tour is Windhoek.
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What are the pick-up and drop-off times for the Namibia Adventure tour?
The pick-up and drop-off times for the Namibia Adventure tour are 09:30am and 12:00pm.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of trafalgar charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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