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Now 5 Day Namibia ‘South’
Windhoek to Windhoek
This trip starts and finishes in Windhoek and travels through large and diverse areas of Namibia.Please note that this trip starts on Friday, in Windhoek, early morning. Should you wish to spend extra time there an earlier arrival should be planned and additional accommodation booked through your agent.
Pre-Departure Meeting: A briefing will be held in Swakopmund upon arrival at the end of day 1.
Departure Point: Intercape Coaches, Parking Bay, Cnr Pieter Muller & Michael Scott Str
Check In Time: 5.30am
Departure Time: 6.00amDAY 01: After boarding your coach in Windhoek it will be an easy start to your journey to the adventure centre of Namibia, Swakopmund. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
DAYS 02 & 03: Swakopmund
Founded in 1892 during the German colonial rule, the distinct colonial character has been well preserved. Swakopmund has several excellent restaurants, bars, coffee shops as well as many arts and crafts shops selling Namibian rural art. There are fine beaches to walk along as well as a great museum, aquarium and galleries to visit.
Optional excursions include fishing trips, quad biking, sand boarding, skydiving, desert flights, watersports, golf and 4WD hire. (B)DAY 04: Swakopmund to Sesriem
Leaving Swakopmund we head south and drive past Walvis Bay along the Atlantic Ocean on route to Sesriem. A short distance away is Sossusvlei, surrounded by a dramatic sea of sand dunes reputed to be the highest in the world. Magnificent views of the desert can be seen from the top of the dunes, some over 300m high. The afternoon will be spent exploring this amazing area. Tonight we will view the sunset from the top of Dune 45 - a truly memorable experience. (B,L,D)DAY 05: Sesriem to Windhoek
A very early pre-dawn rise this morning to witness the beauty of the sunrise in the dune field. After breakfast in the dunes you have the chance to explore the areas of Deadvlei and Sossussvlei. An optional and must do excursion is to walk in this area with the highly specialised local guides of Sossus on Foot. The guide will bring the amazing history, geology, flora, fauna and cultural legacy of the Bushman to you. (150 Rand). From here after a long drive we return to Windhoek and the safaris end. (B,L)Local Payment: US$140 (2005)
Optional Excursions:
Sossussvlei Guided Walk US$25Please note: This itinerary should be used as a guide only and may vary from day to day depending on road conditions, weather, political situations, and group decisions. Due to new tourism laws in some of the countries we operate in there may be a truck and crew change during the trip. All prices & Local Payments are subject to change with prior notice.