Duration
3-Day
Departing on Fridays, this 3-day and 2-night accommodated safari will take you on a magical trip to one of the most beautiful places on Earth, Namib --the oldest desert in the world. From the coast, you'll cross the vast gravel plains that stretch inland. You'll traverse mountain passes and cross the Tropic of Capricorn. The Namib Desert is unique to Namibia, Big Daddy, Big Mamma and Dune 45 are all waiting to be conquered. You'll also visit the Solitaire Cheetah Conservation Project.
Plan snapshot
Duration
3-Day
Route
Swakopmund to Windhoek (City)
Via Sesriem (Town), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
Country & park
Namibia
Style
Mid-range shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
On request
Minimum age
5 years
Activities
game drives & nature hikes/walks
Accommodation
Desert Camp - Mid-range self catering accommodation near Sesriem (Town) – Lunch & Dinner Included
Meals
Lunch & Dinner Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
NAD
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
NAD
Before booking
Quote flow
This mid-range tour uses self catering accommodations.
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 10 people per vehicle.
This tour starts on fixed start dates only.
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Single travelers can join this group tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 5 years.
Day 1
Mid-range self catering accommodation near Sesriem (Town) – Lunch & Dinner Included
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2
Mid-range self catering accommodation less than 1hr drive from Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
There's the option for a leisurely start as you'll leave Swakopmund at 11:30 am. There are many opportunities to keep busy during the morning. Our guide will discuss all the options with you and will be able to facilitate any bookings that you would like to make. Departing at 11:30 am after being picked up from the airport or your accommodation, you'll head east into the desert. You'll first cross the Namib gravel plains and have two mountain passes to traverse this afternoon. You'll emerge from the mountains onto a flat road and almost immediately cross the Tropic of Capricorn at 23.5 degrees. Your destination for today is Desert Camp, located very close to the national park entrance at Sesriem. You'll aim to arrive in the late afternoon. There will be time for a short walk to see the sun dip below the impressive Naukluft Mountains. NOTE: No single supplement will be charged if you are willing to share a room with another single traveler of the same sex. Driving time: ~4 1/2 hours. Mid-range self catering accommodation located near Sesriem (Town) Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
Sunrise in the dunes is the name of the game and that means a pre-dawn start and a very early breakfast. This is when you can see towering dunes illuminated a glowing orange, apricot red on one side, and swathed in shadow on the other. The valley you'll drive along this morning to get here is kept free of sand by the Tsauchab but Sossusvlei is now permanently waters end. There is a 4x4 shuttle service that will transport you through the sandy terrain of the riverbed. You will visit Dead Vlei, an ancient pan surrounded by dunes, that is strikingly populated with dead, skeletal camelthorn trees. You'll drive back the way you came, stopping at the iconic Dune 45, (so named as it is 45 km from Sesriem). There is time to climb Dune 45 if you still have energy, or perhaps just sitting in the shade at the base of the dune will suffice. Driving back to Sesriem, you'll take a short excursion to see the Sesriem Canyon. You'll head back to Desert Camp in the late afternoon. Mid-range self catering accommodation located less than 1hr drive from Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) All meals included Drinks not included
Day 3
This is your last day but excitement is still on the menu. You'll head back to Solitaire and join an open vehicle to visit one of their local conservation projects, in this case, cheetah. Solitaire is home to several cheetahs that, for different reasons, are unable to be released back into the wild. After the activity, our guide will get you a sample of the apple pie that has made this homestead famous. There is some lovely mountain scenery on your drive back to Windhoek. The road climbs up onto and over Namibia’s central plateau. You'll return to Windhoek via the small community at BűellsPort and the small town of Rehoboth. You'll arrive mid-afternoon and will be dropped at Chameleon Backpackers, accommodation of your choice within Windhoek city limits or the airport. For those that choose to fly today, no flights departing before 7:00 pm in case of unexpected delays are returning from safari. Driving time: ~4 1/2 hours. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks
Offered by
Indigo Safaris are experts in bespoke travel in Africa. We know every place we sell, having lived in Southern & Eastern Africa, and having travelled extensively in the countries we promote. With team members in SA, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Tanzania, the UK, & the USA, we only work with the best, tried and tested local suppliers, and sell at the same rate, or less, as if you contacted them directly. We visit suppliers regularly to maintain delivery standards and find new locations for your adventures
Offices In
United Kingdom, United States, Seychelles, South Africa
Size
10-20 employees (Founded in 2009)
Member Of
ASTA, APTA, FGASA & DEMA
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Botswana, Comoros, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Practical answers
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in Namibian dollars (NAD).
This tour accepts children who are 5 years and older. Children under 12 receive a discount.
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Desert Camp - Mid-range self catering accommodation near Sesriem (Town) – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner Included
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Indigo Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Indigo Safaris.
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