Namibia

Namibia lies in Southwest Africa and borders the South Atlantic Ocean to the west, Angola to the north, Zambia in the northeast, Botswana in Southeast and South Africa to the South.

The country encompasses broad geographical variations and can be divided into four regions. The Namib it’s dunes and desert coastal plains, the Skeleton Coast, the Kalahari Basin and the scenic bushveld of Kavango and Caprivi.

Namibia is a Technicolor dreamscape; a land of swirling apricot dunes and shimmering white flats, mirages and dust devils, and also has a wide variety of wild animals & birds to see. Its major game park, which centres on the Great Etosha Pan, offers an exceptional range and abundance of wildlife and a landscape that could not provide a more striking backdrop for it. The coastal region is one of the worlds most captivating desert regions, and in the south lays a canyon second in magnificence only to the Grand Canyon itself.

What you can expect from this 7 day Namibia South tour.

This safari leads to the highlights of the southern part of Namibia. You’ll see the Kalahari Desert as well as the Namib Desert, the oldest desert on earth. Explore the Fish River Canyon and Lüderitz, the centre of the lobster industry. The star-shaped dunes at Sossusvlei are definitely a highlight during your Namibian tour.

Day 1: Windhoek, Namibia

Upon arrival in Namibia our first day will be spent at leisure in Windhoek. Our first night will be spent in one of Windhoek’s beautiful Hotels. After breakfast we will drive via Rehoboth into the Kalahari Dessert. A scenic drive will be undertaken towards sunset and the night will be spent in luxury accommodation in the Kalahari.

Day 2: Fish River Region, Namibia

After you have enjoyed the sunrise over the Kalahari a scrumptious breakfast will be served. We will depart and drive through the Kalahari to visit the Quiver tree forest near Keetmanshoop. Lunch will be enjoyed in Keetmanshoop and our journey will continue via the Naute Dam. The Fish River Canyon’s spectacular northern fringes will be the last stop on our second day. Evening will be spent in the Fish River region. The evening will be open to enjoy at your own leisure.

Day 3: Luderitz Region, Namibia

We will continue towards the coast via Aus and hopefully see the desert adapted horses on entering the Namib Desert. Spectacular scenery can be enjoyed on our way to Lüderitz. We will arrive around midday and lunch will be enjoyed in Ludritz. A scenic drive around the southern peninsula will be enjoyed during the late afternoon and overnight accommodation will be arranged in the Ludriz region.

Day 4: Maltahohe Region, Namibia

Visit Kolmanskop, a deserted diamond town and today a museum. Duwisib Castle will be visited during the afternoon. Onwards towards Maltahöhe – evening can be spent at own leisure.

Day 5: Namib Naukluft Park region, Namibia

An early morning start will be made in order to visit Sossusvlei, where you will undertake a scenic drive into the heart of the Namib Desert. Sesriem Canyon will be visited later in the afternoon and the village Solitaire on our way past the Namib Naukluft Mountains. Dinner, Bed and Breakfast - Namib Naukluft Park region.

Day 6: Swakopmund region, Namibia

Drive through Kuiseb Canyon and continue towards the coast. A packed lunch will be enjoyed along the road. See ‘Welwitschia mirabilis’, a plant that is said to grow older than 1000 years. Visit Moon landscape before arriving in Swakopmund. Dinner, Bed and Breakfast - Swakopmund region.

Day 7: Windhoek, Namibia

Visit Walvis Bay Lagoon to view seabirds. Continue inland towards the towns of Usakos and Karibib, where you visit Henckert’s Centre. Visit Herero graves and handicraft market in Okahandja. Tour ends on arrival in Windhoek during the afternoon.

PHOTOS OF NAMIBIA

CHURCH IN WINDHOEK SKELETON COAST LUDERITZ	FISH RIVER CANYON SOSSUSVLEI WALVISBAY KUISEB CANYON

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