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The Namib is the world's oldest and possibly most beautiful desert, its fascination derives from its seas of multitoned wind-sculpted dunes and the exoticism of the plants and animals that have adapted to life there. Much of Namibia is covered by the Kalahari, a fossil desert with golden grass and small red dunes.
Fish River Canyon, in places up to 17 miles wide, is surpassed in size only by the Grand Canyon. Swakopmund lies between the dramatic Atlantic coastline and desert dunes, with elaborate Germanic architecture. Travel through Etosha National Park, one of Southern Africa's finest game reserves, established in 1907 and dominated by a massive mineral pan.
Discover Damaraland, famous for its desert adapted elephant and rhino, as well as the rock paintings of Twyfelfontein. Stay at characteristic accommodations including an Etosha rest camp with floodlit waterhole and fine hotels and country/safari lodges.
Day 1 Fly overnight from London Heathrow via Doha or Johannesburg to Windhoek.
Day 2 Transfer to the 5-star Hilton Hotel in Windhoek for overnight. Tour including Christuskirche and the Tintenpalast. Dinner and wine tasting at the castle Heinitzburg. (D)
Day 3 Travel via Rehoboth, home of the Baster people to the margins of the Kalahari Desert (5 hrs) for overnight at the 3-star Anib or Camelthorn Kalahari Lodge. Nature drive. (B, D)
Day 4 Continue south to Fish River Canyon via the Quiver Tree forest (6 hrs). Optional nature drive. Two nights at the 3-star Canyon Village or Canyon Lodge. (B)
Day 5 Visit Fish River Canyon viewpoint. Afternoon at leisure. Optional sundowner walk. (B)
Day 6 Travel to the Sossusvlei area of the Namib Desert (8 hrs). Stay two nights at the 4-star Desert Camp or Desert Quiver Camp. (B, D)
Day 7 An early morning drive to the Namib National Park. A 4x4 transfer takes you into the actual 'vlei' and to 'Dune 45'. Visit Sesriem Canyon. Desert barbecue dinner. (B, D)
Day 8 Travel to Swakopmund (6 hrs). Stay two nights at the central 4-star Hansa Hotel or Swakopmund Hotel. (B)
Day 9 Optional morning cruise at Walvis Bay (pre-booking essential) to view the birdlife, dolphins and seals. Optional Skeleton Coast flight (bookable locally). (B)
Day 10 Travel to Twyfelfontein (7 hrs). Visit the rock art sites and Organ Pipes. Overnight at the 3-star Twyfelfontein Country Lodge. (B)
Day 11 Visit the Damara Living Museum and the Petrified Forest. Continue to Palmwag for two nights at the 3-star Palmwag or Grootberg Lodge. (B, D)
Day 12 Morning open vehicle game drive in search of desert elephant and rhino. Optional afternoon game drive. (B, D)
Day 13 Visit a Himba village and travel through the less-visited western Etosha with game viewing en route (8 hrs). Overnight at Okaukuejo rest camp. (B)
Day 14 Open-vehicle game drive through Etosha. Overnight at the 4-star Mokuti Lodge, near the eastern park gate. (B, D)
Day 15 Travel via Tsumeb Museum and Okonjima Day Care Centre, home of Africat and known for its rehabilitation of cheetahs, then to the 3-star Mount Etjo Safari Lodge for two nights (6 hrs). (B, D)
Day 16 Morning open vehicle game drive. Optional afternoon game drive. (B, D)
Day 17 Travel to Windhoek (3 hrs) for the return overnight flight via Doha or Johannesburg. (B)
Day 18 Arrive London.
Hilton - Windhoek
A 5-star hotel in the heart of Namibia's capital with restaurant, bar, gym, plunge pool and WiFi (chargeable). 150 air-conditioned rooms with private facilities, mini-bar, hairdryer, safe, TV and tea/coffee making facilities.
Anib Lodge - Kalahari Area
In the midst of the red dunes of the Kalahari in eastern Namibia, Kalahari Anib Lodge rises like a plush green oasis. Restaurant, bar, pool, WiFi (free) and 55 air-conditioned rooms with private facilities and safe.
Hansa Hotel - Swakopmund
In the center of the charming town of Swakopmund, this classical building dating from 1905 is an integral part of Swakopmund's architectural heritage. Restaurants, bar, WiFi (free) and 58 air-conditioned rooms with private facilities, hairdryer, safe, TV, mini-bar and tea/coffee making facilities.
Twyfelfontein Country Lodge - Twyfelfontein
Twyfelfontein Country Lodge is situated in the ancient Huab valley in the Kunene region of Namibia with a restaurant, bar and pool. 56 rooms with private facilities.
Palmwag Lodge - Damaraland
Located on the Uniab River in northwest Damaraland. Restaurants, bar, pool and 20 rooms with private facilities and tea/coffee making facilities.
Okaukuejo Rest Camp - Etosha National Park
Okaukuejo Rest Camp is located inside Etosha National Park and famous for its flood-lit waterhole, where visitors can observe at close quarters a spectacle of wildlife congregating and interacting. Restaurant, bar, pool and 104 air-conditioned rooms with private facilities and tea/coffee making facilities.
Mokuti Lodge - Etosha National Park
As the closest lodge to Etosha National Park, Mokuti is five minutes drive from the eastern Von Lindequist Gate near the historical Namutoni Fort and lies on its own private nature reserve with a common border with the park. Restaurants, bar, gym, sauna and WiFi (free).106 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, satellite TV and tea/coffee making facilities.
Mount Etjo Safari Lodge - Mount Etjo
Mount Etjo Safari Lodge in the heart of the Okonjati wildlife sanctuary offers the opportunity to engage with the African wildlife and the pristine beauty of the African wilderness. Restaurant, bar, pool and WiFi (free). 22 air-conditioned rooms with private facilities, hairdryer, mini-fridge, safe and tea/coffee making facilities
Camelthorn Kalahari Lodge - Kalahari area
This 4-star lodge has a restaurant, bar and pool. 12 rondavel-style thatched huts with air-conditioning, private facilities and tea-coffee making facilities.
Ai Ais Resort - Fish River Canyon
This 3-star resort has a restaurant, bar, pool and hot spring. 43 air-conditioned rooms with private facilities and tea/coffee making facilities.
Desert Camp - Sossusvlei area
The 4-star Desert Camp includes a bar, pool and 20 eco-friendly units with private facilities. VJV guests will enjoy 1 dinner at the nearby Sossusvlei Lodge and 1 BBQ dinner at the Desert Lodge.
Grootberg Lodge - Damaraland
This 3-star lodge is set on the edge of Etendeka Plateau. Restaurant, bar and pool. 16 chalets with private facilities and tea/coffee making facilities.
Cape Town Extension
Fly to Cape Town for five nights at the central 5-star Pepperclub Hotel, with a tour of the city and of Cape Peninsula. Dinner at the Gold Museum. Visit to District 6 Museum and township tour. Breakfast daily.
Day 1 Fly to Cape Town for five nights at the 5-star Pepperclub hotel. (B)
Day 2 Visit Table Mountain, weather permitting (excludes cableway ticket), Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, picturesque Bo-Kaap and the Castle of Good Hope. Walk through Company Gardens to the South Africa Museum. Ending with afternoon tea at the Mount Nelson Hotel. (B)
Day 3 A tour of the Cape Peninsula includes Hout Bay, Cape Point, the Good Hope Nature Reserve and Boulders Beach. Walk through historic Simon's Town and visit the SA Navy Museum. Harbour cruise in Cape Town. (B)
Day 4 No Easy Road to Freedom: visit the District Six Museum and Cape townships with local community guides. Gold Restaurant dinner with drumming lesson. (B, D)
Day 5 Day at leisure. (B)
Day 6 Morning at leisure. Transfer to the airport for the overnight flight to London. (B)
Day 7 Arrive Heathrow in the morning.
Pepperclub - Cape Town
A 5-star hotel situated at the foot of Table Mountain and Lion’s Head in the centre of town. Facilities include Sinatra’s restaurant, Paparazzi bar, pool, Cayenne spa and WiFi (free). Complimentary shuttle to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and to beach club facilities at Camps Bay. 210 air-conditioned rooms with private facilities, safe and satellite TV.
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Notes
Optional excursions are bookable locally (except Walvis Bay cruise).
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