5 Days Namibia Safari Overview

Join us on this 5 Days Namibia Safari exciting adventure, to discover the oldest desert in the world with the highest dunes in the world at Sossusvlei. Explore the woon landscape at Swakopmund and learn how the oldest plants on the planet can grow in this vast and dried terrain.

We will start our drive through the Khomas Hochland Mountains, along the breathtaking landscapes of the Namib Desert towards Sessriem—surrounded by the highest dunes in the world. Enjoy the tranquility of the desert and let this day fade out. In the early morning hours of the next day, we’ll enter Sossusvlei, where you can experience the sunrise near the vlei or on top of Dune 45. Whilst you have the opportunity to climb the highest dunes in the world, your guide prepares the breakfast picnic under an African Acacia Tree.

In the afternoon, you will visit the Sesriem Canyon, probably the smallest canyon in the world. Alternatively, we can organize a scenic flight over the Namib at your request, or you can participate on an educational quad biking experience (not included in the original offer). Kilometers for the day: ±350 (1st day) Your overnight with dinner and breakfast are at Sossusvlei Desert Camp.

Main Destination: Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)

Accommodation: Desert Camp

Mid-range self catering accommodation located less than 1hr drive from Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)

Meals & Drinks: All meals included

Today’s journey through the seemingly endless scenery of the Namib brings you to Swakopmund, Namibia’s most favored holiday resort on the coast of the Atlantic. Swakopmund offers many different interesting possibilities to relax and a magnitude of activities can be organized for you from here. For example: countrywide scenic flights, boat trips, dune boarding, quad biking, and many more. Kilometers for the day: ±350. Your overnight with breakfast are at Hotel Rappmund.

Main Destination: Swakopmund (City)
Accommodation: Hotel Pension Rappmund

Mid-range hotel located in Swakopmund (City)

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

Today we will stop at the small town called Okahandja, just north of Windhoek, where you have the opportunity to visit a local wood carver’s craft market and purchase a few last souvenirs. We will come back to Windhoek in the afternoon. Kilometers for the day: ± 430.

Main Destination: Windhoek (City)
Accommodation: No accommodation

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GENERAL INFORMATION ON A NAMIBIA SAFARI

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: All visitors to Namibia must have a valid passport with at least 4 consecutive blanks pages. Any applicable visa and/or relevant documentation are the responsibility of the traveller. For further information on Visa requirements visitors are advised to contact their nearest Namibian African Embassy or Consulate.

LANGUAGE:English

TIME: GMT +3

VOLTAGE: 220 Volts/AC50Hz. Sockets are UK style, 3 pin square plugs. Power is from the government in the city/major towns and generator with inverter back up in the Safari Lodges and Camps.

CURRENCY: Foreign currency must be changed at the Bank, Bureau de Change, and Hotel/Safari lodge/Camp/Resort. Major Credit Cards, Master card, Visa, American Express, are usually accepted throughout the country. Where credit cards are accepted, the payment will normally be recorded in US$ regardless of the card’s default currency.

CLOTHING: Dress is mainly informal and should be comfortable as well as practical. Something warm should be brought along for early morning and evenings. Safari clothes are available from hotels/lodges/camps.

BAGGAGE: Where possible, travel light. Baggage space on safari is limited to medium suitcase or soft bag per person plus reasonable amount of hand luggage. There is 15 Kilogram per person limit on all flights to the wildlife sanctuaries. Excess luggage must be stored in your arrival hotel.

WATER: You will find many different of opinion of what is safe and what is not. We recommend for peace of mind, to drink local Bottled Mineral water. It is important to drink plenty of water especially during the hotter months. We would recommend that guests drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water per day to limit the effects of dehydration.

HEALTH; East Africa is a safe and secure destination; however, it is a good idea to take a few precautions. Kindly consult your GP or local doctor at least 6 weeks before you travel, with regards: Malaria prophylactics. East Africa is a known malaria area and preventive measures are essential. You are advised to take one of the recommended anti-malarial drugs. Be sure to wear long sleeved shorts and trousers after sunset and spray the exposed parts of your body with a mosquito repellent spray Remember to protect yourself from direct sun rays with sunscreen cream or safari hat.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: For those guests with specific dietary requirement, please ensure we are notified prior to travel

GRATUITIES: As a guideline and dependent on how happy you are, we would suggest the following: The General Hotel/Lodge/Camp Staff – Approximately U$ 10.00 per person per day Driver Guides – Approximately US$ 15.00 to US$ 20.00 per person per day.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Please be careful when photographing public buildings, airports, bridges, the national flag and people in uniform. Ensure that you have sought permission before photographing local people and their villages. If in doubt, please check with your guide.