Duration
3-Day
This 3-day and 2-night budget camping safari into Sossusvlei is perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors. You'll spend 2 days in the Namib Desert, from and to Windhoek. It's an action-packed itinerary that includes Big Daddy, Dead Vlei, Sossusvlei, Dune 45, and Sesriem Canyon.
Plan snapshot
Duration
3-Day
Route
Windhoek to Windhoek (City)
Via Sesriem (Town), Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
Country & park
Namibia
Style
Shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
On request
Minimum age
5 years
Activities
game drives & nature hikes/walks
Accommodation
Budget camping Sesriem (Town) – Lunch & Dinner Included - 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
Guests must assist with camp chores. See the first day description for more info.
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 12 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
Sesriem (Town) – Lunch & Dinner Included
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2
Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
You'll be picked up at 7:00 am for a pre-departure meeting point. The drive to Sesriem features lovely scenery. The road climbs over Namibia’s central plateau. You'll stop at Rehoboth for essential supplies and then get back on the road, passing by the small community at BűellsPort. From here, you'll continue through the desert landscape, aiming to arrive at Sesriem around lunchtime. Set up your campsite under an ancient camelthorn tree, from which you can glimpse the red dunes of the world’s oldest desert. Enjoy a late afternoon picnic-style lunch. In the late afternoon, you can take a short drive to Elim Dune for the best golden light before sunset. It is a relatively short walk back through the desert to your camp. Note: Single travelers can be matched with another traveler of the same sex on a twin-share basis or pay a single supplement. A sleeping bag and small pillow can be rented for NAD 30 per day. Driving time: 4 to 5 hours. Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Sunrise in the dunes is the game's name this morning, which means a pre-dawn start. Your first stop will be at Dune 45. The best time to photograph the dunes is at sunrise and sunset. After a quick breakfast, you'll carry on for the last few kilometers before entering the ancient Tsauchab Riverbed. The Tsauchab River is ephemeral, it only flows seasonally when there is enough rain, and for the most part, the riverbed is dry. There is a 4×4 shuttle service that will transport you through the sandy terrain of the riverbed. You will visit Dead Vlei, an ancient pan entirely surrounded by sand and strikingly populated with dead, skeletal camelthorn trees. You will have time to explore the area on foot and climb one of the highest dunes in the world, some towering 300 meters above us; the views are breathtaking! You will drive back to Sesriem for lunch and perhaps a dip in the swimming pool. In the afternoon, you will take a short excursion to see Sesriem Canyon. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
After an early breakfast, you will leave the desert behind and make your way back to the capital, where your tour will end either at your hotel within city limits or the airport. Driving time: 4.5 hours. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other 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)
Camping equipment
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)
Drinking water (On all days)
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Sleeping bag
Bath towels
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
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.
Budget camping Sesriem (Town) – Lunch & Dinner Included - Sesriem (Town) – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner Included
This tour starts and ends in Windhoek
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.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Indigo Safaris.
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