14 days from/to Windhoek
Reisedauer
Namibia
Reiseland
from €3,458
Preis
On this guided lodge safari you will get to know the most beautiful places in Namibia. From the highest dunes in the world in Sossusvlei – to the coastal town of Swakopmund – to the highest mountain in Namibia, the Brandberg – to the wildlife-rich Etosha National Park and in the Bushmanland with a visit to the “oldest people in the world” the San – this fascinating round trip through Namibia takes you.
Highlights
- Sossusvlei with the highest dunes in the world
- fascinating landscapes of the Namib Desert
- Game drives in Etosha National Park
- the coastal town of Swakopmund with its colonial flair
- various activities like: skydiving, Little Big Five Desert Tour, quadbike, boat tours possible (optional)
- Visit the seal colony – Cape Cross
- Visit to the Bushman drawings (White Lady) at Brandberg,
- Game drive in the Ugab at the Brandberg – encounter with the rare desert elephants possible
- Bushmanland with insight into the culture of the San (Bushmen), visit of a Living Museum
- Cheetahs up close and personal
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Tag 1 Ankunft: Windhoek - Sesriem
Welcome to Namibia!
After your arrival at Windhoek International Airport – if possible you should arrive in the morning – you will be met by your German-speaking Rafiki-X-Dream Safaris guide. Afterwards the journey goes through the Khomas highland, along the Naukluft mountains to Sesriem. In the middle of the Namib-Naukluft-Park lies the Sossusvlei. Here are the highest dunes in the world. With heights of up to 300 meters, the sand mountains rise like an amphitheater around the huge salt pan, also called Vlei.
Overnight: Lodge/ Guesthouse/ Tented Camp in/near Sesriem (B, M, A)
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Tag 2: Sesriem
Shortly before sunrise we drive to Sossusvlei to the highest dunes in the world, Death Vlei and the canyon in Sossusvlei National Park. An approx. 1-2 hour hike in the dunes and to Death Valley is on the program. On the way back we will visit the Tsauchab- Naukluft Canyon followed by a hike. Around noon we are back at our accommodation and can relax at the pool.
Overnight: Lodge/ Guesthouse/ Tented Camp in/near Sesriem (B, M, A)
Overnight: Lodge/ Guesthouse/ Tented Camp in/near Sesriem (B, M, A)
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Tag 3: Sesriem - Swakopmund
Along the Naukluft Mountains, via Ghaub – and Kuiseb- Pass we drive to Walvis Bay. Here you can admire the flamingos at the lagoon. Afterwards we continue to the coastal town of Swakopmund.
Overnight stay: Guesthouse in Swakopmund (B)
Overnight stay: Guesthouse in Swakopmund (B)
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Day 4 and 5: Swakopmund
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These days are available for Swakopmund and surroundings. Enjoy the colonial flair, during a stroll through the city, visit the aquarium, the crystal gallery or visit the historical museum. The collections on display include native plants, animals, minerals, findings and artifacts from prehistoric and early history, and cultural and historical items from earlier times. The exhibition “People in Namibia” is also unique and instructive. It shows the emergence of a nation against the traditional background of Namibia’s various ethnic groups.
In addition, you have the option of a boat trip with observation of seals, dolphins and pelicans, explore the Little Big Five on a Living Desert Tour, ride a quad bike through the dunes or look at Swakopmund with its magnificent dune landscape from above, for example. skydiving or in a small plane.
Important: these activities are not included in the price and should be booked at least one day in advance.
Overnight stay: Guesthouse in Swakopmund (B)
In addition, you have the option of a boat trip with observation of seals, dolphins and pelicans, explore the Little Big Five on a Living Desert Tour, ride a quad bike through the dunes or look at Swakopmund with its magnificent dune landscape from above, for example. skydiving or in a small plane.
Important: these activities are not included in the price and should be booked at least one day in advance.
Overnight stay: Guesthouse in Swakopmund (B)
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Tag 6: Swakopmund - Cape Cross - Brandberg
From Swakopmund the drive goes via Henties Bay to the seal colony – Cape Cross at Mile 70. On the flat and inhospitable coastal section lies Cape Cross, famous for its seal colony. The Cape Cross Seal Reserve is just one of 24 colonies on the southwest African coast. Between 80,000 and 100,000 pygmy fur seals, also known as eared seals, cavort on the rocks at Cape Cross – which is not only an extraordinary sight, but also brings extreme stench and noise. After an approx. 1 hour visit to the seal colony we continue to the Ugab. Here at the Brandberg, the highest mountain in Namibia, we spend the night in the wild and romantic Wild Lady Lodge. Here you can see with a little luck the rare desert elephants.
Overnight: Lodge/ Tented Camp at Brandberg with pool (B, M, A)
Overnight: Lodge/ Tented Camp at Brandberg with pool (B, M, A)
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Tag 7: Brandberg
Today we go on a game drive in the Uga River, with some luck we manage to see the rare desert elephants. If you wish, you can later join a guided flora and fauna hike to the “White Lady”, an ancient Bushman rock drawing in the Tsisab Gorge of the Brandberg Massif. The drawing was rediscovered by French historian Henri Breuil and described as a white lady. Meanwhile, it is assumed that it is a warrior or a shaman. However, the name White Lady has been retained to this day.
In the afternoon we go on a game drive in the Ugab River, with a little luck we manage to see the rare desert elephants.
Overnight: Lodge/Tented Camp at Brandberg with pool (B, M, A)
In the afternoon we go on a game drive in the Ugab River, with a little luck we manage to see the rare desert elephants.
Overnight: Lodge/Tented Camp at Brandberg with pool (B, M, A)
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Tag 8: Brandberg - Outjo
After breakfast we will drive from Brandberg via Kamanjab to Outjo. At Sophienhof, you can watch the cheetahs being fed and have up-close contact with these endangered, fastest cats in the world.
Overnight stay: Bungalow Sophienhof (F, M, A)
Overnight stay: Bungalow Sophienhof (F, M, A)
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Tag 9: Kamanjab - Etosha Nationalpark
We leave Kamanjab and drive to Etosha National Park. The Etosha Pan is a salt pan of vast proportions in the 22,000 km² game-rich national park. We reach our accommodation in the afternoon, after we have refreshed our we undertake the first gamedrive. Later you will have the opportunity to observe the thirsty animals at the illuminated waterhole.
Overnight: Lodge/ Tented Camp in/at Etosha National Park with pool (F, M, A)
Overnight: Lodge/ Tented Camp in/at Etosha National Park with pool (F, M, A)
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Tag 10: Etosha Nationalpark
We will do more game drives in Etosha National Park today. During the game drives you have good opportunities to see large herds of antelopes and with a little luck also lions and rhinos.
Overnight: Lodge/ Tented Camp in/at Etosha National Park (B, M, A)
Overnight: Lodge/ Tented Camp in/at Etosha National Park (B, M, A)
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Tag 11: Etosha Nationalpark - Hoba Meteorit - Grootfontein
We undertake a last gamedrive and leave the national park. Our journey continues via the “garden city” of Tsumeb to Grootfontein. Near Grootfontein we visit the Hoba Meteorite, the second largest meteorite in the world. Its estimated age is 190 to 410 million years. After this visit we continue to our accommodation near Grootfontein.
Overnight: Lodge with pool near Grootfontein (B, M, A)
Overnight: Lodge with pool near Grootfontein (B, M, A)
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Tag 12:: Buschmannland
Today we will visit the “oldest people in the world”, the San (Bushmen). In a traditional Living Museum you will get an insight into the daily life and traditions of the San (Bushmen). After this interesting excursion into another world you can relax at the pool or go for a hike on the farm.
Overnight: Lodge with pool near Grootfontein (B, M, A)
Overnight: Lodge with pool near Grootfontein (B, M, A)
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Tag 13: Grootfontein - Omaruru
It goes back. If there is interest, we can visit the farm Tonningii. This is a family run winery in the picturesque Otavi Mountains. Here a guided tour of Namibian vineyards followed by wine tasting will take place. Around 17.00 we reach our accommodation in Omaruru.
Overnight: double room in guesthouse in Omaruru with pool (F, M, A)
Overnight: double room in guesthouse in Omaruru with pool (F, M, A)
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Day 14: Return flight
Drive to Windhoek and return flight in the evening
Notes
Included services from/ to Windhoek:
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner, according to the offer
- Entrance fees of the national parks in Namibia: Etosha National Park, Sossusvlei – Namib Naukluft Park
- Gamedrives in the National Parks
- Entrance fees and charges: Living Museum of the San, Cheetah feeding, Cape- Cross, guided hike with local guide to White Lady at Brandberg, gamedrive in Ugab River at Brandberg, Hoba Meteorite.
- 13 nights in double room in good lodges, tented camps or guesthouses
- Ride in 4×4 vehicle with refrigerator and freezer
- German speaking tour guide
Not included in the services:
- International flights
- optional excursions and activities
- all drinks, which will be settled at the end
- Cost of the wine tasting (about 30 €)
- personal expenses
The total length of the tour is about 3,500 km
Price from: 3.458 € (for 4 persons) depending on travel time, type and availability of accommodation, as well as number of participants
Duration: 14 days from/ to Windhoek
Number of participants: minimum 3 persons
Travel dates 2020:
The travel dates can be set individually upon request.
As with all our Rafiki X-Dream Safaris, we try to take your individual wishes into consideration.
Would you like a change of route, a shorter or longer tour, an exclusive safari for 2 people?
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