Windhoek - Okonjima Nature Reserve - Ongava Private Game Reserve - Twyfelfontein - Swakopmund - Sossusvlei
10 Dias / 9 Noites
4 PAX
The Vaste Big Open Spaces
To experience a combination of cultural diversity mixed with African bush and unparalleled wild life. When William Blake wrote the words ‘’ to see the world in a grain of sand and heaven in a wild flower’’ he must have been dreaming about Namibia. Yes it is indeed one of the planet’s best kept secrets and should be one of the ‘’ must do’’ experiences of your life time.
Key
B&B: Bed and Breakfast
HB+: Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Activities
Reception and assistance at the international airport, vehicle rental 4 *4 Camping Fully Equipped. Dunas Safari’s fleet has insurance against all risks with a minimum access of NAD 5 000.00. Please note that a credit card must be presented to cover contract costs.
After a detailed briefing with a Dunas Safari representative you will start the first leg of your journey . A vehicle and a professional English Guide will assist you until the end of the Tour .
After a detailed briefing with our representative, departure to the hotel. During the tour you will be accompanied by our own English speaking Guide where will follow the Tour Leader, as well as when you start the desert crossing with two cars and two highly professional guides used to drive through the desert sands.
With its well-developed infrastructure, some of the best tourist facilities in Africa and an impressive list of breathtaking natural wonders, touring Namibia is truly a pleasure.
Visit the capital of Windhoek and the lovely coastal town of Swakopmund to discover remnants of the country’s German influence, reflected in the architecture, culture, cuisine and the annual Oktoberfest celebrations. To properly appreciate this extraordinary country, you will have to venture out of the cities to explore the remarkable natural landscapes Namibia has to offer. These include: the impressive Fish River Canyon Park; the vast Etosha National Park teeming with local subspecies, such as desert lions, desert elephants and the Hartmann's Mountain Zebra; the hauntingly beautiful Kalahari Desert; and of course the Namib Desert stretching for nearly 1000 km along the magnificent Atlantic coastline. Namibia is an ideal destination for travellers seeking an unforgettable African experience in a uniquely beautiful untamed wilderness.
Reception and assistance at the international airport, vehicle rental 4 *4 Camping Fully Equipped. Dunas Safari’s fleet has insurance against all risks with a minimum access of NAD 3500.00. Please note that a credit card must be presented to cover contract costs. After a detailed briefing with a Dunas Safari representative you will
Namibia
With its well-developed infrastructure, some of the best tourist facilities in Africa and an impressive list of breathtaking natural wonders, touring Namibia is truly a pleasure.
Visit the capital of Windhoek and the lovely coastal town of Swakopmund to discover remnants of the country’s German influence, reflected in the architecture, culture, cuisine and the annual Oktoberfest celebrations. To properly appreciate this extraordinary country, you will have to venture out of the cities to explore the remarkable natural landscapes Namibia has to offer. These include: the impressive Fish River Canyon Park; the vast Etosha National Park teeming with local subspecies, such as desert lions, desert elephants and the Hartmann's Mountain Zebra; the hauntingly beautiful Kalahari Desert; and of course the Namib Desert stretching for nearly 1000 km along the magnificent Atlantic coastline. Namibia is an ideal destination for travellers seeking an unforgettable African experience in a uniquely beautiful untamed wilderness.
Windhoek
Windhoek is Namibia’s capital, home to an international airport and a plethora of restaurants, shops, entertainment venues and accommodation options. The city is clean, safe and well-organised, with a colonial legacy that is reflected in its many German eateries and shops, and the widespread use of the German language. Windhoek has an interesting mix of historical architecture and modern buildings, many of which are worth a look, including the Alte Feste (Old Fort), the 1896 Christuskirche (Christ Church), and the more contemporary Supreme Court.
Overnight: The Olive Exclusive All-Suite Hotel View iBrochure
The Olive Exclusive – the first ultra-luxurious sanctuary of its kind in the Namibian capital – is cool, contemporary and stylish but with a warm heart and authentic African soul. Its sleek, modern lines are complemented by organic textures, natural furnishings, an eco-friendly approach and dedicated personal service. Simple elegance is key, from the organic rough-hewn wooden benches and side tables, through the sculpted chunk of granite that serves as a coffee table in the guest lounge, to walls clad in abstract Namibian landscapes by well-known South African photographer Micky Hoyle. The seven suites are individually decorated so each reflects a different region in Namibia, and each has its own lounge area with fireplace and dining room, for private dining.
Basis
Bed & Breakfast
start the first leg of your journey.
Windhoek is Namibia’s capital, home to an international airport and a plethora of restaurants, shops, entertainment venues and accommodation options. The city is clean, safe and well-organised, with a colonial legacy that is reflected in its many German eateries and shops, and the widespread use of the German language. Windhoek has an interesting mix of historical architecture and modern buildings, many of which are worth a look, including the Alte Feste (Old Fort), the 1896 Christuskirche (Christ Church), and the more contemporary Supreme Court.
Overnight: AVANI Windhoek Hotel & Casino
Set in Namibia’s vibrant capital and featuring prominently amongst hotels in Windhoek, AVANI Windhoek Hotel & Casino offers the ultimate spot to sleep, work, and play in style. Have the perfect start or finish to a great African adventure with plenty to do from living it up in the hotel casino, chilling by the rooftop pool, or exploring downtown Windhoek. With stylish rests, fun in the sun, and total connectivity, it’s all the details that matter… done well!
Today you will start your Fly Safari
Halfway between Windhoek and Etosha lies the well-known Okonjima Nature Reserve. The 22 000 ha Nature Reserve is surrounded by 96 km of fence and was finally completed in 2010. Okonjima is home to AFRICAT, a Carnivore Conservation, which gives the captive carnivores a second chance to be released back into the wild and to take the time it needs, to become a completely independent hunter - in a protected area right in the middle of commercial farmland! Also in the Reserve is a 2000 ha 'safe' zone around Plains Camp, Bush Camp, Bush Suite, the Omboroko Campsite as well as the PAWS Environmental Education Centre.
Overnight: Okonjima Bush Camp
Situated halfway between Namibia’s quaint capital city, Windhoek, and the Etosha National Park, the private Okonjima Nature Reserve, nestled over 200 square kilometres amongst the imposing Omboroko Mountains, boasts some of the most exceptional accommodation in Namibia, but the unequivocal highlights are the cheetah and leopard safaris.
Basis
Half Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Activities
From 15 h 30 pm , you will departure to a close encounter with the famous Leopards . Included
Early morning a close encounter with Cheetahs- Included ; Visit the Africa Cat Foundation.
Departure to Etosha .
Afternoon a Game Drive into the National Park
Etosha East
In the vast arid space of Northern Namibia lies one of Southern Africa’s best loved wildlife sanctuaries. The Etosha National Park offers excellent game viewing in one of Africa’s most accessible venues. Zebra and springbok are scattered across the endless horizon, while the many waterholes attract endangered black rhinoceros, lion, elephant and large numbers of antelope. Etosha, meaning ‘place of dry water’, is encloses a huge, flat calcrete depression (or pan) of about 5 000km². The ‘Pan’ provides a great, parched, silver-white backdrop of shimmering mirages to an area of semi-arid savannah grassland and thorn scrub. The pan itself contains water only after very good rains and sometimes for only a few days each year, but is enough to stimulate the growth of a blue-green algae which lures thousands of flamingos.
Overnight: Ongava Lodge View iBrochure
The well-established Ongava Lodge is situated in the privately owned Ongava Game Reserve along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park. Placed as it is close to the top of a hill in the foothills of the Ondundozonanandana range, the vantage point is beautiful and overlooks a well-frequented waterhole and the plains beyond. Ongava Lodge offers luxury accommodation in 14 rock-and-thatch en-suite chalets.
Basis
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Basis
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
After your breakfast. Full day Game Drive . Brunch Lunch included
Enter the park with your private ranger and use the day to explore the park
Twyfelfontein is a site of ancient rock engravings in the Kunene Region of north-western Namibia.
Overnight: Doro Nawas Camp View iBrochure
Doro Nawas rests on the slopes of a small hill on the edge of the dry Aba-Huab River overlooking ancient plains with glorious views of the rugged Damaraland area. Guests are housed in 16 natural walled units (including a family room), the design and décor blending in with the surrounding scenery. Each unit consists of a bedroom, en-suite bathroom, outdoor shower, and veranda for stargazing or sleep-outs under the skies. There are indoor and outdoor dining areas, a residential pool area and a small curio shop. The camp provides an excellent base for exploring the local area in game drive vehicles and on foot, combining a luxury safari experience with economic empowerment for the local community. Guests can view petroglyphs – prehistoric rock engravings – and San rock art at Twyfelfontein, Namibia’s first World Heritage Site. The combination of Africa’s past and present makes Doro Nawas a fascinating visit. Doro Nawas Camp is a joint venture between Wilderness, the Doro !Nawas community and a Namibian empowerment company.
Basis
Half Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Activities
Basis
Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Activities
Always with your private charter flight, Departure to Swakopmund. Transfer to the lodge and for dinner
Swakopmund
Founded in 1892 as the main harbour for German South West Africa, Swakopmund is often described as being more German than Germany. Now a seaside resort, Swakopmund is the capital of the Skeleton Coast tourism area and has plenty to keep visitors happy. The quirky mix of German and Namibian influences, colonial-era buildings and the cool sea breeze make it very popular.
Overnight: Strand Hotel Swakopmund View iBrochure
The Strand Hotel Swakopmund will be located directly on the mole (promenade) in Swakopmund, surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic Ocean, with direct access to the main beach in town. On the fourth side it will back up to the town’s beautiful central park, through which it is a short five minute walk to the historic centre of this charming, German, Victorian era colonial seaside town, with all its shops, cafés, restaurants and bars.
Basis
Bed & Breakfast
Basis
Bed & Breakfast
Activitie : the Combo : Cruise Marine & Promenade to Swandwish Harbour . Included
Cuise Marine.
Promenade to Sandwich Harbour.
Sossusvlei
Sossusvlei is where you will find the iconic red sand dunes of the Namib. The clear blue skies contrast with the giant red sand dunes to make this one of the natural wonders of Africa and a photographers heaven. Aside from the attractions at Sossusvlei - Dune 45, Hiddenvlei, Big Daddy and Deadvlei - other attractions in the area include the Sesriem Canyon and Namib-Naukluft National Park, where the mountains of the Namib meet its plains.
Departure to Sossusvlei is where you will find the iconic red sand dunes of the Namib.
You will arrive at the Namib Naukluft park just before lunch where you will find the iconic red sand dunes of the Namib. The clear blue skies contrast with the giant red sand dunes to make this one of the natural wonders of Africa and a photographer’s heaven. Aside from the attractions at Sossusvlei - Dune 45, Hiddenvlei, Big Daddy and Deadvlei - other attractions in the area include the Sesriem Canyon and Namib-Naukluft National Park, where the mountains of the Namib meet its plains.
Overnight: Sossusvlei Lodge View iBrochure
Situated at the Entrance Gate to the Namib Naukluft Park, Sossusvlei Lodge offers direct access to the towering red sand dunes, the famous pan of Sossusvlei, the scorched black trees of Dead Vlei and the remarkable depths of the Sesriem Canyon.
Basis
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
In the afternoon a Sundower over the private reserve & a Special Dinner will be a surpise – Included.
Basis
Lunch Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Activities
Excursion to Sossusvlei – Included
Sesriem Canyon; Dead Vlei; Big Daddy 250m
Sesriem Canyon
Sesriem Canyon, a deep chasm carved through the rocks by water, is a striking natural feature of the area that is best explored on foot. Stony walls rise up sharply on both sides of the canyon, while birds roost in its crags and lizards dart along the ledges.
The canyon’s name was coined when early settlers used it as a water source, using six lengths of leather (‘ses riem – six thongs) tied together to lower buckets into the water at the base of canyon.
Dead Vlei
This ancient clay pan was once an oasis, studded with acacias and fed by a river that suddenly changed course, leaving the earth to dry up along with the trees it previously supported. So dry were the climatic conditions that the trees never decomposed – instead they were entirely leached of moisture so that today, 900 years later, they remain as desiccated, blackened sentinels dotting the pan’s cracked surface. Surrounded by the red-pink dunes of the Namibia Desert, they create a surreal spectacle that is a photographer's dream.
Big Daddy 250m
Big Daddy is the tallest dune in the Sossusvlei area. This magnificent dune is situated between Sossusvlei and Deadvlei and at 325 meters it dwarfs the other dunes. Should you want the ultimate bragging rights, take a lot of water and trek to the top of Big Daddy where you can look down onto Deadvlei.
At 325 meters, Big Daddy may be the highest dune in the Sossusvlei area, however it is not the highest in the Namib Desert. This honour is given to Dune 7, which has been measured at 388m. Dune 7 earned its name by being the 7th dune along the Tsauchab River.
Balloning Ride – Price per person NAD 6 800.00 / Euros +- 445.00
And truly the best way to experience the heart of the Namib desert is with a hot air balloon safari. Watching the spectacular sunrise over this magnificent landscape from a silent hot air balloon is the experience of a lifetime, never to be forgotten
At landing, you come back to earth with an “Out Of Africa” style Champagne breakfast set up in the middle of nowhere. Your pilot will present you with a flight certificate before you take a leisurely nature drive back to the pick-up point.
Visit the community project Little Bugs of whom Dunas Safari is proud to be a sponsor.
Included
Lunch Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Activities
Departure to Windhoek International Airport End of our services.
Price - Valid until 31 October 2020
Private Fly Safari Group 4 Pax
- Price Per Adult ( 4) : Under Request
Included
Government taxes.
Private Charter Flight – Cessna 310 . All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
Round trip airport transfer. All transportation (unless labelled as optional) ;
All Taxes/VAT
Not Included
English Guide Driver .International flights (from/to home)
Tips (tipping guideline US$5.00 pp per day)
Personal items (souvenirs,
travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
All activities (unless labelled as included ;
Terms and Conditions
Non Refundable 25% Deposit - Upon Confirmation. 100% Payment – 45 Days prior to arrival
Cancelation 45 days or less prior to arrival 100% Cancelation Fees
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JP Pedro Ribeiro
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Tour Leader - Expert Safari Planner
Silvia Machado
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Quality Control & Pricing
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French Market
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Spanish Market
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