Namibia Desert Lodge Tour

Below is the basic day to day brief.

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Day 1: Walvis Bay & Swakopmund
We depart Windhoek and make our way to Walvis Bay. We have a light lunch by the lagoon in Walvis Bay. The wetlands are known for there its abundance of bird life – including flamingos. We arrive in Swakopmund in the mid-afternoon and have time to explore this quaint town (Swakopmund is the adventure capital of the desert). There are a variety of restaurants available for dinner.

Meals: Lunch

Day 2: Swakopmund to Namib Desert
The morning is at your leisure and you can choose one of the many activities available. We leave Swakopmund at lunch time and head for Solitaire. We arrive at our camp near Solitaire in the late afternoon and have a chance to relax and enjoy the open expanse. We take a short sunset walk, as we enjoy the stunning views of the Naukluft Mountain Range.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Namib Desert
A very early start to the day and we enter the Naukluft National Park at sunrise. We drive into the desert past huge sand dunes and get to enjoy the spectacular colour contrasts created by morning shadows. We board open 4x4 vehicles and head deep into the desert. We have time to explore the Dead Vlei with its ancient thorn trees. As we reach Sossusvlei and we get to explore the area on foot. On the way out of the park, we get to stop at the famous Dune 45 where there is an opportunity to climb the towering sand dune. We visit the Sesriem Canyon on the way back to our comfortable accommodation for a welcome drink while taking in the sunset over the desert.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Namib Desert to Windhoek
After an early breakfast we head for Solitaire Guest Farm where we have an opportunity to track wild cheetah. We arrive back in Windhoek mid-afternoon where our desert adventure comes to an end.

Meals: Breakfast