The Namib Desert is believed to be the oldest desert in the world. The sand dunes rise nearly a thousand feet and are home to oryx, springboks and ostriches and to strange plants like the underground tree. Animals, such as the desert Elephant have adapted to live in the harsh conditions. The Skeleton Coast, named after the ships wrecked there, is a mysterious area of dunes and rocks. There are some ancient rock engravings and paintings, of which the White Lady of the Brandberg is the best known. The Himba people still maintain their normadic traditions and old customs. Etosha is famous for the variety of its herds of wild animals, zebras, rhinos and giraffes as well as a prolific bird population.

This is a Personal Choice private tour, organised for two people travelling together.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Fly from London to Namibia .

Day 2 – Arrival at the Hosea Kutako International Airport. After lunch enjoy a township tour combined with the Katutura by night experience. Hotel Safari or similar.

Day 3 – After breakfast, travel west through desert gravel plains, via the Spreetshoogte to Sossusvlei . Sossusvlei is the top destination in the Southern Region with its monumental dunes, up to 325 m when measured from the base. These star-shaped dunes are a sought-after topic for artists and photographers.  There will be an afternoon game drive upon reaching Sossusvlei. Betesda Lodge or similar.

Day 4 – After an early breakfast, the morning will be spent in  Sossusvlei, climbing the dunes. Late morning, you will depart for Swakopmund  which is situated on the Skeleton Coast. Swakopmund is popular amongst locals and visitors because of its olde-world charm and relaxed atmosphere. Today this quaint desert town, hedged by desert and sea, is enhanced by lush green lawns, palm trees and carefully tended gardens. Dinner will be enjoyed at one of the many restaurants in town.

Day 5 – A full day is set aside to spend along the coast with a stopover for lunch in Walvis Bay, home to a wide variety of bird species such as flamingo, pelican and numerous waders. Afternoon township tour with Ata Hangu tours. A few kilometres from the centre of Swakopmund is the suburb of Mondesa, a specifically African part of town. Hotel Eberwein or similar.

Day 6 – After breakfast enjoy a low level flight along the Brandberg mountain, Ugab river, Hentiesbay and the famous Skeleton Coast and back to Cape Cross. The park in the northern Namibia Desert stretches from the Ugab River in the south to the Kunene River, which forms the northern boarder with Angola. The Skeleton Coast is littered with whalebones, shipwrecks and remains of sailors and explorers. Further fly past Torra Bay, Palgrave point, Toscanini to Cape Cross seal reserve. Cape Cross Lodge.

Day 7 – Depart Cape Cross past a number of shallow ponds used for salt production and farming oysters, following the coastline towards Hendesbay. En-route a great variety of lichens will be found, of which Namibia has some of the rarest and most interesting species in the world. Head inland across the flat, barren plain  to the abandoned tin mine of Uis for lunch. Grootberg Lodge or similar.

Day 8 – Depart towards the Etosha National Park: the internationally known Etosha National Park is one the biggest game reserves in Africa. En-route stop over at The Damara Village, before the arrival of the white settlers, the Damara’s way of life was similar to that of the nomadic living from hunting and veldkos, or wild plants- mustard leaves, sorrel, and wild asparagus. Etosha Safari Camp or similar.

Day 9 – Using the lodge outside the park as base, enter Etosha for game drives and game viewing at numerous waterholes. It is not uncommon to see up to seven different species of animal drinking together at a waterhole, a safe haven of lions during the day. Etosha Safari Camp or similar.

Day 10 – Depart Northeast through Etosha National Park towards Grootfontein. The towns herero name - Otjiwanda Tjongue means leopard’s crest, and they can sometimes be found in the area. There will be an excursion to the San Historical Living Museum in Grasshoek. You will be entertained with singing, dancing, traditional games, learn a few words (click language), shoot a bow and arrow, throw a spear and watch a traditional doctor healing a patient. Other activities include making woodwork, music instruments, jewellery, clothing, beadwork and hunting gear. Roy’s camp or similar.

Day 11 – Morning visit to the Oakaepe primary school and enjoy a short informative tour of the school and boarding school. The children will provide cultural entertainment. Continue to Wilderness guest farm in the Hochfield vicinity for a farm style experience added with san dancing around the fire at night. Wildernis Guest Farm.

Day 12 – After lunch transfer to the airport for your return flight to London

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Price per person	Single Supplement	Deposit per person
From £2,595	From £TBA	£400

These prices are based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin room.

Namibia Cultural Tour - Wildlife, Desert, Rock Art, Himba Culture

Price Includes:  10 nights accommodation, full board and a full itinerary of visits accompanied by a local guide.

Travel: Travel to Namibia is not included.  We can book your flights for you and will search for the best price available at that time. All flights booked by us must be paid for at the time of booking.

Departures: Fly from the UK on a Wednesday or a Friday, arriving in Namibia the following day..

Suggested Air Namibia scheduled flight timings.

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