Namibia Southern Swing

Day 1: Kalahari Desert

• We leave our Windhoek accommodation around 08:00 in the morning and head for the Kalahari Desert.
• We pass through and stop off in a few small towns along the way including Rehoboth; the traditional home of the Baster people.
• The Kalahari Desert of Namibia is not a true desert in the fact that it receives more rainfall than what a true desert should.
• A haunting yet beautiful experience awaits with red dunes and vegetation that can support a higher number of wildlife and birdlife species than what the Namib can.
• After checking in and a period of relaxation at Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch we head off for an afternoon sunset drive.
• Meals: Lunch and dinner
• Accommodation: Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch

Day 2: Fish River Canyon

• After breakfast in the Kalahari, we depart for the Fish River Canyon via the small towns of Mariental and Keetmanshoop.
• A short stop off at the Quivertree forest near Keetmanshoop for some great photographic opportunities.
• Canyon Roadhouse is our home for the night.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Accommodation: Canyon Roadhouse

Day 3: Luderitz

• An early morning excursion to the Fish River Canyon is on the cards were we can take in the full glory of the canyon from numerous vantage points.
• Early morning is the best time to experiencing this amazing sight with the sun behind our backs.
• Mid-morning we depart for the small coastal fishing town of Lüderitz.
• A stark desert environment plays host to colonial-style buildings, the blue Atlantic Ocean and a harbour bobbing with fishing boats of all sizes.
• Meals: Breakfast and lunch
• Accommodation: Luderitz Nest Hotel

Day 4: Luderitz

• An optional boat cruise this morning is on offer at your own expense, cruise around Luderitz bay and, weather permitting, to Halifax Island to see the Jackass Penguins.
• A relaxing walk around the town with its traditional German architecture.
• In the afternoon we take a drive out to Diaz point and the stone cross replica.
• This is followed by a visit to the ghost town of Kolmanskop that was built in the 1920s during the Luderitz diamond rush.
• Kolmanskop was deserted shortly thereafter and is still abandoned to this day.
• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Luderitz Nest Hotel

Day 5: Namib Desert

• Departing Luderitz in the morning we head for the famed and beautiful Namib Desert today.
• A tar road to the small town of Aus is followed by good gravel roads until we reach the Sossusvlei area.
• The scenery en route is stunning with dunes, outcrops of rock and mountain ranges in the distance.
• We arrive at Sossusvlei Lodge in the late afternoon.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Accommodation: Sossusvlei Lodge

Day 6: Namib Desert

• A very early start to the day as we try to catch the soft light of the sunrise on the desert dunes.
• Our time here is spent visiting Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and dune 45 as well.
• Walking shoes are a must as the sand heats up during the course of the morning
• For those energetic enough, a walk to the top of Dune 45 is a must, the views are stunning at the top.
• Lunch and time for relaxation back at the lodge before we head off to walk Sesriem Canyon.
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Accommodation: Sossusvlei Lodge

Day 7: Namibia Southern Swing Safari Ends

• After breakfast, we begin the journey back to Windhoek pass over scenic roads, passes and mountain ranges including the Naukluft Mountains and the Khomas Hochland Range.
• We arrive back in Windhoek around 16:00 for connecting flights or check in at your hotel.
• Meals: Breakfast