The Great Namibian Journey

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Duration: 16 days

Windhoek (1nt) – Sossusvlei (2nts) – Swakopmund (2nts) – Damaraland (3nts) – Etosha National Park (2nts) – Skeleton Coast (3nts) – Windhoek (1nt)

Culture | Wildlife

• Discoverer Explorations
• Remote locations
• Maximum of eight guests

The Great Namibian Journey takes in the best of Namibia. Accommodation will be in a mixture of luxurious lodges and Discoverer campsites. The nights under canvas are spent in tents, comfortably furnished with bucket showers and separate flushing toilets.

Day 1 - London/Windhoek

Fly British Airways overnight from London-Heathrow, via Johannesburg.

Day 2 - Windhoek

On arrival transfer to Olive Grove for the night.

Days 3 to 4 - Sossusvlei

From Windhoek, travel by vehicle approximately 380km to Kulala Tented Camp, enjoying awe-inspiring views of the mountains and the desert floor. Kulala Wilderness Camp is a nine-roomed camp where activities include nature walks and drives to scenic viewpoints.

Days 5 to 6 - Swakopmud

Travel north-west via the Kuiseb Canyon to arrive at the Atlantic Coast at Walvis Bay. Here you will take a private cruise to see marine mammals. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure in Swakopmund where you will be staying at the Hansa Hotel, ideally situated within easy walking distance of town and the beach.

Day 7 - Damaraland

Travel 480km along the legendary Skeleton Coast to the contrasting Damaraland area. Activities include explorations on foot, by bike or 4x4 vehicle, tracking the unique desert-adapted elephant. Damaraland Camp accommodates guests in 10 comfortable tented rooms.

Days 8 to 9 - Palmwag Concession

Depart Damaraland Camp to the Palmwag Concession. Desert Rhino Camp has seven Meru style tents. Activities include rhino tracking on foot or by vehicle.

Days 10 to 11 - Etosha National Park

Depart Palmwag and drive 220km to Etosha National Park for game viewing. Activities include walks, day and night drives where you may encounter lion, leopard, elephant and black rhino. Ongava Tented Camp has eight large comfortable walk-in tents.

Days 12 to 14 - Skeleton Coast National Park

Enjoy a scenic flight over dramatic desert landscapes to the exclusive Skeleton Coast Research Camp. Full-day explorations in 4x4 Land Rovers will take in the main sights. Also included are cultural visits to the remote villages of the Himba people.

Day 15 - Windhoek

Say farewell to the adventure as you return by air charter to Windhoek where you will overnight at Olive Grove.

Day 16 - Windhoek/London

Board your international flight to Johannesburg for your onward connection to London-Heathrow, arriving early the following day.

Prices (from)Gold   
1 Jan - 30 Jun £4,215
1 Jul - 10 Nov £4,659
11 Nov - 21 Dec £4,355
22 Dec - 31 Dec £5,029

per person inclusive of international flights, full board (breakfast only in Windhoek).

Departures

Set departure dates, please ask your A&K consultant for details.

These journeys represent our ideas and recommendations and are intended to offer inspiration. We understand you will want to personalise your journey to your particular interests and timetable.

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