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DAY 1: WINDHOEK
On arrival at Windhoek Airport, you will be met and transferred to GALTON HOUSE for your overnight stay. Here you will receive your vehicle, ready to start your self-drive safari. (B)
DAY 2: WINDHOEK – SOSSUSVLEI
After breakfast you will drive towards Sossusvlei, renowned for its red dunes and white salt pan. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Two nights at HOODIA DESERT LODGE (B, L, D)
DAY 3: SOSSUSVLEI
This morning you will set off on a guided excursion to the dunes of Sossusvlei, Sesriem Canyon and Deadvlei with its iconic dead camel thorn trees. After a picnic lunch, you will return to the lodge. (B, L, D)
DAY 4: SOSSUSVLEI – SWAKOPMUND
Today you will drive northwest through the desert landscape of the Namib Naukluft National Park, passing the Gaub and Kuiseb Canyons. You will arrive at the coastal town of Walvis Bay, before continuing further north to Swakopmund. You will be free in the afternoon to explore the town. Two nights at STRAND HOTEL. (B, L)
DAY 5: SWAKOPMUND
Today is at your leisure to explore Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and the surrounding areas. The towns are full of history and there are many sights and adventure activities on offer. Take a scenic flight, go sandboarding, enjoy a morning dolphin cruise on the Walvis Bay harbour or visit Sandwich Harbour, one of the most important wetlands for migratory birds in southern Africa (own expense). (B)
DAY 6: SWAKOPMUND – DAMARALAND
This morning you will continue to Damaraland. In the afternoon you will arrive at ONDULI RIDGE where you will stay for the next two nights. (B, L, D)
DAY 7: DAMARALAND
Today you will leave early for a guided excursion into the Aba Huab River Valley in search of the elusive desert elephant and other desert-adapted wildlife including rhino and giraffe. Return to the camp in time for lunch and spend the rest of the day at leisure. (B, L, D)
DAY 8: DAMARALAND – ONGAVA GAME RESERVE
After breakfast, begin the drive to ONGAVA LODGE in Ongava Game Reserve, a private game reserve on the border of Etosha National Park. (B, D)
DAY 9: ONGAVA GAME RESERVE – EASTERN ETOSHA
This morning you will make your way to Etosha National Park, with the chance to stop at various waterholes along the way. Two nights at ONGUMA TENTED CAMP. (B, D)
DAY 10: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Today you will have the opportunity to either enjoy the activities offered by Onguma (at own expense) or set out on a game drive in your own vehicle. (B, D)
DAY 11: ETOSHA – OKONJIMA
Today you will depart Etosha for Okonjima. This area is home to the renowned AfriCat Foundation, a wildlife sanctuary dedicated to wildlife conservation, especially cheetah. Two nights at OKONJIMA BUSH CAMP. (B, L, D)
DAY 12: OKONJIMA
Early this morning you will set out on a guided morning activity before returning to the camp for brunch. (B, L, D)
DAY 13: OKONJIMA – WINDHOEK
Today you will enjoy a morning activity in Okonjima before setting off to Windhoek on the last drive of your safari. After a stop in the town of Okahandja, you will arrive in Windhoek in the mid-afternoon, where you will return your rental vehicle. This will be the end of your Namibian journey. (B)
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