4 day Sossusvlei Excursion & Swakopmund
4 day Sossusvlei Excursion & Swakopmund
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FoFor those with limited time a trip to the famous red sand sea of Sossusvlei is a must. As one of Namibia's highlights the Namib is the oldest desert in the world and you will have ample opportunity to explore the dunes and enjoy the vast desert vista. To finish off we spend a night in the coastal town of SwakopmundDay 1 AGAMA RIVER CAMP
We depart from Thimbi Thimbi Offices at 09h00. Driving through the town of Rehoboth on our way to the lovely Agama Camp. We have a roadside lunch at a suitable spot for us to enjoy the atmosphere and feel the fresh breeze in this peaceful environment. We continue our drive through Solitaire arriving at camp late afternoon in time to set up camp and enjoy a swim or just relax around the camp. This late afternoon is optional sundowner drive with Agama Camp if interested. We enjoy our dinner prepared by guide and camp assistant. Overnight camping (LD)Day 2 AGAMA RIVER CAMP
A pre-dawn departure from our campsite to drive to Sossusvlei, a 100kms drive in the darkness witnessing first light and shadows on the sand dunes before arriving at the heart of the famous sand dune sea of Namibia. We watch the sunrise from this spectacular and unique area (dependent on opening time of inner park gate). We head up a dune close to Sossusvlei and then walk to Dead Vlei with its large expanse of bleached cracked clay and skeletal camel thorn trees scattered around, contrasting with a backdrop of huge orange-red dunes that make for superb photographic opportunities. We enjoy a mid morning brunch after exploring this dramatic and desolate landscape before returning to camp for lunch, a swim and then explore nearby Sesriem Canyon on foot. We drive back to our campsite late afternoon. Enjoy another spectacular sunset surrounded by this colourful desert and sleep under the bright stars of the southern hemisphere. Overnight camping and dinner prepared by guide and camp assistant (BLD)
Day 3 VILLA WIESE GUESTHOUSE, SWAKOPMUND
Early morning departure from camp with a stopover at Solitaire before continuing through the desert with its endless views across the pastel-coloured gravel plains to the port town of Walvis Bay. We visit the lagoon, which is a protected RAMSAR wetland site, where we may see the many species of birds including Greater and Lesser Flamingos, pelicans, avocets, plovers and the endemic damara tern. We continue onto the quaint town of Swakopmund, full of historic buildings and where your guide will assist those wishing to book optional adventure activities such as sand boarding, quad biking, scenic flights, parachuting, dolphin cruises to name but a few, which you have time for this afternoon and tomorrow morning. Overnight in comfortable twin/double rooms with en-suite bathroom close to the town centre. Laundry facilities are available here. This evening's meal is a group dinner in a restaurant at client's own expense (BL)
DAY 4 WINDHOEK
After breakfast you have the morning at leisure or time to enjoy optional activities such as sand boarding or just explore the town and enjoy a coffee and cake in one of the many cafes or wander along the beach watching the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean. After lunch your vehicle will return to Windhoek via the Okahandja craft markets. (BL)
Please note - the itinerary above is a guideline only and whilst we try to adhere to it there may be circumstances when it may change - for example weather and/or road conditions, seasonal daylight hours etc. Overnight stops on occasion may be altered from those indicated above. Approx total distance 1200kms
