16 days tour

Namibian Top Sightseeing & Cultural Tour 16D/ 15N

$ 5,899 .00 USD

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Namibian Top Sightseeing & Cultural Tour 16D/ 15N

This tour includes:

Meals

Meals as per the program

Transport

Private transportation

Guide

English speaking guide

Accommodation

Not included:

Flights

Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip Namibian Top Sightseeing & Cultural Tour 16D/ 15N

  • Day 1 Airport - Windhoek
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Airport - Windhoek

      Main Destination: Windhoek

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      Accommodation: Town Lodge (Mid-range)

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      Meals: No Meals

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      As soon as you land, Discovery Transfer and Tours will pick you up from the Hosea Kutako International Airport. The airport Is 45 km outside Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia. It has been a long journey; you will be dropped off at Discovery Guest House. After you have rested, a free township tour will be arranged for the afternoon. Dinner will be at own expense at the restaurant of your choice.

  • Day 2 Windhoek-Keetmanshoop
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Windhoek-Keetmanshoop

      Main Destination: Keetmanshoop

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      Accommodation: Maritz Country Lodge or similar

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      Meals: Breakfast, and Dinner

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      We will pick you up from your Hotel or Guesthouse between 7 am and 8 am and depart at 9 am. We travel through the Kalahari Desert, stopping at small towns along the way including Rehoboth, which is a town in central Namibia just north of the Tropic of Capricorn. Located 90 kilometers south of the Namibian capital Windhoek. Rehoboth is a traditional home of Baster people. Later in the afternoon we check-in the hotel in Keetmanshop and rest for the day.

  • Day 3 Fish River Canyon-Luderitz
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Fish River Canyon-Luderitz

      Main Destination: Luderitz

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      Accommodation: Nest Hotel or similar

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      Meals: Breakfast, and Dinner

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      This morning (optional) we head to the main view point where we can see how impressive this canyon actually is. This is an ideal opportunity for photos and to spend some time experiencing this amazing sight, after our activities, our next destination is Lรผderitz, a coastal town in south-western Namibia. Itโ€™s known for its German colonial buildings. Along the way, we pass through small towns. Depending on the day, we might spot some desert horses. We aim to arrive at our Hotel during the late afternoon. Dinner will be at clientโ€™s own expense tonight.

  • Day 4 Luderitz-Aus
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Luderitz-Aus

      Main Destination: Sossusvlei

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      Accommodation: Namib Desert  Lodge or Similar

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      Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

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      This morning after breakfast. We proceed our journey to Sossusvlei, travelling on a dusty road passing through small rural communities along the way. We will arrive at the lodge or campsite in the afternoon. This time is extremely hot, we recommend that you spend the day cooling off by the pool. Early rest is required as tomorrow you are expected to wake early in the morning

  • Day 5 Sossusvlei Area
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Sossusvlei Area

      Main Destination: Dune 45, Big Daddy, Dead Vlei and Sesriem

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      Accommodation: Namib Desert  Lodge or similar

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      Meals: Breakfast,& Dinner

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      Early in the morning, we will visit the Sesriem Gate to the remarkable Sossusvlei. We start off with climbing picturesque Dune 45, experiencing beauty and vastness of the orange-colored landscape. Off-road drive to the Dead Vlei, a place of vast desert pan where dried-up, ancient acacias stand silent in the impressive, open-air gallery. If you have enough energy, you can climb one of the highest dunes on Earth, the โ€šBig Daddy โ€˜or โ€šBig Mama. After the morning excursion, we will return back to Sesriem for lunch. We will take a break for 1-2 hours. Once the heat subsides, we will take a short excursion to Sesriem Canyon. This will be our last activities for the day

  • Day 6 Sossusvlei-Walvis Bay And Swakopmund
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Sossusvlei-Walvis Bay And Swakopmund

      Main Destination: Swakopmund

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      Accommodation: Hotel A La Mer/similar (Mid-range)

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      Meals: Breakfast 

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      Namibia is a country of contrasts. Today we will move from desert to sea. On our way we will cross the Tropic of Capricorn and traverse the Gaub and the Kuiseb passes, driving down to the dry river bed at the bottom of the Kuiseb Canyon before climbing up the other side and watching the spectacular desert landscape unfold before us. Having arrived at the coast, we will make a stop in Walvis Bay to enjoy the view of flamingos and other birds in the lagoons. We will take a short break for lunch. We overnight in Swakopmund. Dinner tonight is at the clientโ€™s own expense in a local restaurant.

  • Day 7 Swakopmund Area
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Swakopmund Area

      Main Destination: Swakopmund

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      Accommodation: Hotel ALa Mer/similar (Mid-range)

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      Meals: Breakfast 

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      Explore the quaint town of Swakopmund. You may wish to book an optional day tour (for own account) in Swakopmund (guided tour through the Mondesa township, quad-biking, sand-boarding, a scenic flight over the Skeleton coast or a catamaran cruise in Walvis Bay). Many optional activities are on offer (for own account); visit the aquarium, various museums or the crystal gallery

  • Day 8 Swakopmund, Cape Cross, Twyfelfontein
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Swakopmund, Cape Cross, Twyfelfontein

      Main Destination: Twyfelfontein

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      Accommodation: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge or Similar

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      Meals: Breakfast,  & Dinner

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      In the morning, we depart from the coastal town of Swakopmund to Cape Cross and Cape Fur Seal colony. After visiting the seals, we will turn east into the desert, towards Brandberg Damaraland, one of the most magnificent and majestic places in Namibia. In this area you can find elephants, giraffes, ostriches and a variety of antelopes! Optional activities such us, visiting the museum, Damara Culture and Petrified Forrest are on the card. These activities can be conducted the same day of arrival or the following morning before departing to Opuwo.

  • Day 9 Twyfelfontein-Opuwo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Twyfelfontein-Opuwo

      Main Destination: Opuwo

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      Accommodation: Opuwo Country Lodge or Similar

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      Meals: Breakfast, & Dinner

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      After breakfast, we are proceeding further to Opuwo, the capital of the Kunene Region in north-western Namibia. The town is situated about 720 km north-northwest from the capital Windhoek. Opuwo is the town where you will find the Himba People, they are a semi-nomadic, pastoral people who breed cattle and goats. Traditionally Himba women tend to perform more labour-intensive work than men do, such as carrying water to the village, building homes and milking cows. Men handle the political tasks and legal trials. Their homes are simple, cone-shaped structures of saplings, bound together with palm leaves, mud and dungs. Interestingly, in the Himba culture a sign of wealth is not the beauty or quality of a tombstone, but rather the cattle you had owned during your lifetime. We will check in our lodge/Guest House and rest for the day.

  • Day 10 Opuwo-Epupa Falls
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Opuwo-Epupa Falls

      Main Destination: Epupa Falls

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      Accommodation: Opuwo Country Lodge or Similar

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      Meals: Breakfast, & Dinner

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      After breakfast in the morning, we travel through northern Kaokoveld to the Epupa Falls for a day visit. Epupa Falls is one of the most spectacular and picturesque regions in Namibia. The landscape in this region vary but mostly mountainous. It is in this region where you find Ovahimba People the most. Kunene River is one of the perennial rivers in Namibia. This river has been and still the main water source for Himba People for years. We will visit Himba people before returning back to our lodge.

  • Day 11 Opuwo-Etosha National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Opuwo-Etosha National Park

      Main Destination: Etosha National Park

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      Accommodation: Etosha Village Hotel or similar

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      Meals: Breakfast, & Dinner

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      After breakfast, depart Opuwo and drive to Etosha National Park. We will pass through small villages along the way to Etosha. We are expected to arrive in Etosha in the afternoon. We will drive through some parts of the National park in search of various games. We will be at our respective accommodation just before sunset. Dinner will sum-up the adventure and rest will be required so that we can be able to wake up early and fresh for the full day game drive tomorrow

  • Day 12 Etosha National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Etosha National Park

      Main Destination: Etosha National Park

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      Accommodation:Etosha Village Hotel or Similar

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      Meals: Breakfast,  & Dinner

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      An early rise will be encouraged to have the feel of nature and the fresh breeze. Soon after breakfast we will then start our game drive to allow us to have a magnificent exploration, we will visit the waterholes. We will get to visit the Etosha pan (salt pan) before game driving across the park in expedition of coming across the Big 4 and other animal species. A light lunch will allow us to rest, gathering energy for our next adventure. After a short relaxation we will then visit our last waterhole that will be the last appreciation of Namibiaโ€™s beauty. Before sunset we will be back to our accommodation place so that we can have dinner as we share stories of our experiences of the day and also share and compare beautiful photos.

  • Day 13 San People & Rundu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      San People & Rundu

      Main Destination: Grootfontein

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      Accommodation: The Stone House Lodge or Similar

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      Meals: Breakfast,  & Dinner

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      Today after breakfast. We are going to visit Bushmen land and Hoba Meteor. The main mass of the Meteor is estimated at more than 60 tonnes.It is the largest known intact meteorite as a single piece. It is also the most massive naturally occurring piece of iron known on Earthโ€™s surface. The name โ€œHobaโ€ comes from Khoekhoegowab word meaning โ€œgiftโ€.

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      The San or Saan people, also known as the โ€œBushmenโ€, are members of various Khoisan-speaking indigenous hunter-gatherer groups that are the first nations of Southern Africa, and whose territories span Botswana, Namibia, Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and South Africa. We will learn more about their way of life, traditions and their cultural dances.

  • Day 14 Grootfontein- Windhoek
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Grootfontein- Windhoek

      Main Destination: Windhoek

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      Accommodation: Not included

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      Meals: Breakfast 

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      Be prepared for the long, scenic transit back to Windhoek. We pass through towns and rural areas, stopping in the small town of Okahandja, the home of Namibiaโ€™s largest wood carving market. The stalls operate on a local co-operative basis and offer a vast array of truly Namibian souvenirs. We are due back in Windhoek in the afternoon before 16:00 unless prior arrangements are made. You will be dropped off at your accommodation.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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