Chameleon Holidays & Travel for Safaris & Vacations in Africa | Southern Africa | Namibia | Sossusvlei Express - 3 days

Day 1 Lodge near Sesriem - 1 night

Departure is from Swakopmund at 12 noon (wintertime 11h00) or Chameleon Guesthouse and Backpackers, Windhoek at 12noon (winter time 11h00).
SWAKOPMUND departure – we drive through the Namib Desert via the Kuiseb Canyon and Solitaire.
WINDHOEK departure – we drive via Gamsberg Pass and meet with the safari vehicle before Gaub Pass to continue on to Solitaire and our camp.  We arrive at our camp late afternoon and have a chance to relax and enjoy the views before taking a short walk for sunset looking over the Naukluft mountain range.   Overnight is based in twin rooms or permanent tents with en-suite bathroom facilities.   Dinner prepared by your guide (D)

Day 2 Lodge near Sesriem - 1 night

We depart at dawn from camp to arrive at the park gate for sunrise.  We drive down an ancient river bed surrounded by towering dunes to the 2x4 parking (around 55kms) and take a 4x4 shuttle into the Sossusvlei area to appreciate the beauty of this place in early morning light and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the region.  We explore this unique area on foot before heading into Dead Vlei with its large expanse of bleached cracked clay and skeletal camel thorn trees, contrasting with a backdrop of huge dunes with their ever-changing colours.   We can either walk or take the 4x4 shuttle back to our vehicle.  As we drive back to our accommodation we will stop at the famous Dune 45 and climb this dune if we wish or just wander around the base.  We return to Sesriem and visit the nearby Sesriem Canyon, one of the few permanent water sources before arriving back at our lodge late afternoon to watch the sunset over this spectacular desert.  Overnight in twin share rooms or permanent tents with en-suite bathrooms. Dinner prepared by your guide.  (BLD)

 Departures every Friday with a minimum of 2 people

2012 Rate
N$ 3 850 per person twin share
 N$ 600 Single supplement

Should you wish to join this safari in Swakopmund please contact us for accommodation options and transport options to Swakopmund

Price includes: accommodation 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 fees as per itinerary;

Price excludes: Personal travel insurance - this is compulsory; flights; visas; snacks/drinks; tips/gratuities; items of a personal nature; optional activities; 

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.  

The preferred accommodation on this safari is located 3 km outside the Namib Naukluft National Park, however if this is not available we will book a lodge of a similar standard within 90 kms of the park gate, all lodges have twin rooms or permanent style adobe tents with self-catering facilities.  Sleeping bags or bath towels are not necessary but please bring swim wear and pool towels, especially during the summer months.

   This safari is run by a local tour operator