8 Day Namibia Desert, Dune and Skeleton Coast Safari

Lodge/hotel - guided or self-drive

Quality lodges/hotels

Day 1:

Overnight direct flight from London Gatwick to Windhoek International Airport

Day 2:

Windhoek From Windhoek, head south through desert shrub savannah to a lodge/guest farm close to the Kalahari Desert for the first evening. A beautiful site where the bungalows are built on top of the dunes! Guided & self-drive option: Auob Lodge - dinner & breakfast

Day 3:

Namib Naukluft Park After breakfast, travel west via Malthohe to the Namib Desert for the next two nights. A late afternoon nature drive or walk is recommended, especially at sunset! Guided & self-drive option: Namib Desert Lodge - dinner & breakfast

Day 4:

SOSSUSVLEI / DUNE 45 / SESRIEM A whole day is set aside in this beautiful area with an early morning rise to drive to the beautiful Sossusvlei area where most of the morning will be spent on dune climbing, photography and to visit the amazing Dead Pan. A stunning area, especially early morning! Guided & self-drive option: Namib Desert Lodge - dinner & breakfast

Days 5 & 6:

Swakopmund / Walvis Bay / Flamingoes Head west to the gravel plains of the Namib to visit the amazing prehistoric Welwitschia plants and Moonlandscape before arriving at the German colonial style town of Swakopmund. The first morning is set aside for an excursion to the Walvis Bay lagoon where a wide range of birds such as flamingoes, pelicans and waders can be seen. The afternoon is free to spend in Swakopmund. Optional extra activities: - scenic flights over the Skeleton Coast - Dolphin boat cruise at Walvis Bay - Dune 4X4 quad biking etc All options: Europahof Hotell - breakfast

Day 7:

Skeleton Coast / Cape Cross / Spitzkoppe Head north along the Skeleton Coast to the breeding seal colony (80000-100000) at Cape Cross, stop over at the Lichen Fields as well as a salt pan. From here, head inland to the “pro-Namib” to visit the Spitzkoppe granite hills before heading on to the Erongo Mountains. Guided & self-drive option: Ai Aiba Lodge - dinner & breakfast

Day 8:

Okahandja / Wood Carvers Market From here, travel east to the central Namib to visit the beautiful Spitzkoppe Granite outcrops close to Usakos.before heading on to Okahandja and the wood carvers market. Guided & self-drive option: Okahandja Lodge - dinner & breakfast

Day 9:

After breakfast travel on to Windhoek visiting the wood carvers market along the way. Overnight direct flight from Windhoek International Airport to London Gatwick

Includes:

• Economy Class flights with Air Namibia
• Accommodation, meals and transfers as above.