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3 day Sossusvlei Link Scheduled Camping Safari 2012- Bronze Level
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This safari is designed to offer a quick “snapshot” of the Namib-Naukluft National Park and the giant sand dunes at Sossusvlei and there is a guaranteed departure every Tuesday of the year. There is a minimum of 4 people and no single supplements. The price is virtually fully inclusive and the style is limited participation, assisted camping. Collection time is between 08:00 & 08:30 from anywhere within the Windhoek city limits.This safari can also be combined with our 3 day Etosha Link to make an unforgettable 6 day “Taste of Namibia” safari to make a comprehensive 10day itinerary, combine this with our 7 day Northern Adventure itinerary. Two of the world’s natural wonders, the Okavango Delta and the mighty Victoria Falls can also be included by combining this trip with our 8 day Delta and Falls Safari. |
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Day 1 Namib Desert Camp - 1 night
You will be collected between 08:00 & 08:30.
We travel out over the Eros Mountains and along scenic roads, on our way south-west to the desert. We also pass over part of the Naukluft Mountains the Khomas Hochland range on our journey today and head down from Namibia’s central plateau by way of the beautiful Remhoogte Pass.
Coming out of the mountains we reach open plains and from here it is only a short distance to our next stop, the tiny town of Solitaire. We will stop here for some refreshments before continuing on through desert scenery.
We cross some open grass savannah and farmlands before the terrain begins to give way to the immense red sand dune desert of the Namib. We aim to arrive at our camp during the late afternoon and watch the colours glow and change on distant mountains to the east. Overnight camping. (LD)
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Day 2 Namib Desert Camp - 1 night
A pre dawn start is essential this morning as we want to catch the soft light of the sunrise on the desert. After passing through Sesriem, the gateway to the dunes and driving into the heart of the dune field, we reach Sossusvlei itself by walking the last 5 km through the dunes.
The walk is like nothing else, in the cool of the morning, with soft sunlight just beginning to play over the dunes creating a sharp light and shadow contrast across the whole desert. Ancient mineral pans, stunted camel thorn trees and the chance of seeing a gemsbok or maybe an ostrich make the photo opportunities perfect.
We spend the morning in and around Sossusvlei, also visiting Dune 45, and as the day wears on we return to Sesriem for lunch to escape the heat of the afternoon. As the day cools off in the late afternoon we will take a short excursion to the Sesriem Canyon. Overnight camping. (BLD)
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Day 3 End of safari - Windhoek
After breakfast we begin our journey, over the mountains and along scenic roads, back to Windhoek. We will travel back by different roads, this time climbing up to Windhoek and travelling by way of the massive Gamsberg Pass in the Khomas Hochland Mountain Range on our way back to civilization.
We are due back into the city around 16:00 and you will be dropped off at your accommodation on our return. (B)
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2012 Rate
N$ 3 300 per person
Low season [1 April 2012 – 30 June 2012]: min 4 passengers
High season [1 July 2012 – 31 October 2012]: min 2 passengers
Price includes: camping as per itinerary; meals as per itinerary (B - breakfast, L - lunch, D - dinner); transport in a safari vehicle; services of a professional English speaking guide; national park entrance fess;
Price excludes: Personal travel insurance - this is compulsory; flights; visas; optional activities; snacks/drinks; items of a personal nature; sleeping bag (can be hired)
NOTE - This safari is designed for the adventure traveller, one who enjoys pitching in to help and conversing with nature.
Please note – the itinerary above is a guideline only and whilst we try to adhere to it there may be circumstances when it may change – for example weather and/or road conditions, seasonal daylight hours etc. Overnight stops on occasion may be altered from those indicated above.
This safari is run by a local tour operator |
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