The Beautiful South

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The southern reaches of Namibia are steeped in history that was fundamental in the development of this young African country. On this guided Safari emphasis is not only placed on the diversity of this region when visiting the Kalahari Desert, the Fish River Canyon, the town of Aus, the Namib Desert, and Swakopmund, but also on the significant historical backg...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Kalahari Desert
    • Fish River Canyon
    • Quiver Tree Forest
    • Desert Horses
    • Lüderitz
    • Kolmanskop Ghost Town
    • Namib Naukluft Park
    • Sossusvlei
    • Moon Valley
    • Swakopmund

What's this trip about?

    The southern reaches of Namibia are steeped in history that was fundamental in the development of this young African country. On this guided Safari emphasis is not only placed on the diversity of this region when visiting the Kalahari Desert, the Fish River Canyon, the town of Aus, the Namib Desert, and Swakopmund, but also on the significant historical background of these regions.  To end the tour we visit Etosha National Park.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityWindhoek
End CityOkonjima

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Game Drive
  • History
  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • The tours are quoted on half board basis or as per programme except for Windhoek and Swakopmund.
    • Services of a qualified driver / guide
    • Fuel & Transportation in an air-conditioned VW Microbus / similar
    • Bottled water on board of vehicle while in transit only
    • Excursions as described in above itinerary
    • Entrance & Admission Fees were applicable
    • Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance
    • Namibian Bed Levy
    • 15% VAT (Value Added Tax)

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Itinerary

Day 1

On arrival at the Windhoek Airport you will be met by your guide and transferred to Namibia’s Capital City, Windhoek.  Overnight at  WINDHOEK COUNTRY CLUB RESORT (similar) on a bed & breakfast basis (lunch and dinner are for the clients own account).

Day 2

We depart from Windhoek in a southerly direction towards the Kalahari. On route pass through the small settlement of Rehoboth before arriving at the western boundary of the Kalahari Desert. Rehoboth is home to the “Baster Community” a fiercely independent people who a...

Day 3

Departure continuing in a southerly direction on route through the southern Karas Region via the small towns of Mariental and Keetmanshoop, one of the oldest established towns in Namibia and the capital of the south. Excursions on route will be included to the “Quiver...

Day 4

This morning will be spent conducting an excursion to the third largest canyon in the world and the second largest in Africa, the Fish River Canyon. This impressive geological formation had its origins some 1’800 million years ago and has had evidence of human “habita...

Day 5

This morning a visit to Kolmanskop, Namibia’s most famous ghost town, is included.  The rest of the day will be spent visiting the Town of Luederitz, Agate Beach and Diaz Point. Completely abandoned and almost covered by sand, Kolmanskop is situated about 10km inland ...

Day 6

Departing from Luederitz,  today we follow the main route in a north-westerly direction following the eastern boundary of the Namib Desert towards the Namib Naukluft Park. An excursion on route will be included to the Duwisib Castle before a late afternoon arrival at ...

Day 7

Conduct an early morning excursion along the path of the ancient Tschaub River into the Namib Sand Sea including a visit to the famed Sossusvlei, Dune 45 and Deadvlei. Many visitors to Namibia say that no part of the desert is more stunning than Sossusvlei, with its m...

Day 8

Departing from the central Namib Region today’s route continues in a northerly direction along the eastern boundary of the Namib Naukluft Park passing through the small settlement of Solitaire on route to the Gaub and Kuiseb Canyons. Continue across the “gravel plains...

Day 9

While in Swakopmund an excursion will be conducted to Namibia’s largest commercial harbour, Walvis Bay and the Walvis Bay Lagoon, protected under the RAMSAR Convention as an important wetland. The lagoon is renowned for its seasonal abundance of both the Greater and L...

Day 10

Early morning departure from Swakopmund in a northerly direction on route through the National West Coast Recreational Area towards the small fishing town of Henties Bay. An excursion included on route is a visit to the Cape Fur Seal Colony at Cape Cross. In 1486, the...

Day 11

Twyfelfontein is one of the richest areas of rock engravings and Bushmen paintings in Namibia. A guided walking excursion will be conducted to some of the engraving sites. Interesting geological features in the area include the Burnt Mountain and the dolomite columns ...

Day 12

Today’s Etosha National Park was proclaimed as Namibia’s first conservation area in 1907 by the then German government and is one of the largest game reserves in Africa.  Consisting of saline desert, savannah and woodlands, its definitive feature is the Etosha Pan, a ...

Day 13

A short game drives takes us out of the National Park and south to the farming town of Outjo.  Located in a cluster of low hills is the town of Outjo, an important cattle farming center. The history of the town and surroundings is depicted in the Outjo Museum, where t...

Day 14

After breakfast we depart Okonjima and continue to the town of Okahandja where we will stop at the craft market.  From there we continue to Windhoek and onto the Windhoek International airport in time for your outbound flight.  (Lunch is for clients own account).

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Last Updated: 5/15/2023

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Additional meals (as stated in the itinerary) and beverages
    • Optional Extra Excursions
    • Items of personal nature i.e. telephone calls, bar bills, laundry etc.
    • Gratuities and Portage
    • Personal Travel & Luggage insurance
    • Flights arrangements

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