The Namibia Discovery safari

NAMIBIAN DISCOVERY
This tour visits all of Namibia's 'hot-spots' including Etosha National Park, one of the most famous wildlife reserves in Africa. At various waterholes zebra, wildebeest and gemsbok drink to the trumpeting of elephants and roaring of lions. Then on to Damaraland, a mountainous wilderness region renowned for its outstanding natural beauty. The hills contain Namibia's best known rock art and unique wildlife which includes the desert-adapted elephant and free roaming black rhinos.

On to Swakopmund with its colonial architecture, atmospheric streets and delicious seafood, then finally to Sossusvlei in the heart of the Namib Desert and home to the world's tallest sand dunes, some of which tower over 300 metres high. Watching the changing mood and colours at sunrise and sunset is one of Namibia's highlights, as is climbing the dunes.

This is a great value, English-speaking tour. Transportation is by air-conditioned microbus with maximum numbers of no more than 16. Alternative tours are available as are self-drive tours following a very similar itinerary. Please ask our expert team for details.

Day 1 Friday GATWICK-WINDHOEK
Fly overnight from Gatwick to Windhoek.

DAY 2 SATURDAY WINDHOEK
Met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to explore. Overnight: Windhoek Country Club Resort, or similar.

DAY 3 SUNDAY ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Early departure via the local markets of Okahandja to Etosha National Park. (560 km). Overnight: Etosha Rest Camp, or similar.

DAY 4 MONDAY ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
A full day game drive, in a closed vehicle. Overnight: Etosha Rest Camp, or similar.

DAY 5 TUESDAY ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
A day in search of game in Etosha. After lunch at a rest camp (payable locally), continue west through the park. (100 km). Overnight: Namatubis, or similar.

DAY 6 WEDNESDAY DAMARALAND
Travel through Otjo & several Damara villages before arriving at the lodge around lunchtime. (250 km). Overnight: Twyfelfontein Lodge, or similar.

DAY 7 THURSDAY DAMARALAND
Visit the rock engravings at Twyfelfontein and geological features such as Organ Pipes and Burnt Mountain. Afternoon at leisure. (80 km). Overnight: Twyfelfontein Lodge, or similar.

DAY 8 FRIDAY SWAKOPMUND
Continue to Henties Bay, then proceed to the charming coastal resort of Swakopmund where the remainder of the day is at leisure. (180 km). Overnight: Erberwein Hotel, or similar.

DAY 9 SATURDAY SWAKOPMUND
Day at leisure with optional excursions including the museum, aquarium, crystal gallery or harbour cruise. Overnight: Erberwein Hotel, or similar.

DAY 10 SUNDAY SOSSUSVLEI
Morning visits to Welwitchia and Moonlandscape en route to the Namib Desert, then on through the southern region of Namib Naukluft Park, the Kuiseb Canyon and Gaub Pass. (250 km). Overnight: Namib Desert Lodge, or similar.

DAY 11 MONDAY SOSSUSVLEI
Visit the dunes at Sossusvlei, with the opportunity to climb to the top before returning to the lodge. (80 km). Overnight: Namib Desert Lodge, or similar.

DAY 12 TUESDAY WINDHOEK-HEATHROW
Drive through the scenic Spreetshoogte Pass and on to Windhoek airport for your flight to Gatwick or your chosen extension.

INCLUDED
A shared tour with a maximum of 16 people
Driver and guide throughout
Air-conditioned minibus or microbus
10 breakfasts (b) and 7 dinners (d).