Classic Namibia

Classic Namibia

​An introduction to Namibia, this is a small group tour that covers the country’s main attractions – Windhoek, magnificent desert landscapes, the Skeleton Coast, Damaraland’s rocky hills and a game safari.

Whats Included

• Return overnight flights from London Heathrow
• 1 night – Villa Violet, Windhoek (bed & breakfast)
• 1 night – Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch (full board)
• 2 nights – Desert Quiver Camp, Sossusvlei (full board)
• 2 nights – Swakopmund Guest House (bed & breakfast)
• 2 nights – Palmwag Lodge, Damaraland (full board)
• 3 nights – Safari in Etosha Park, various lodges (full board)
• 1 night – Villa Violet, Windhoek (bed & breakfast)
• Airport transfers & transport and services of a driver/guide throughout
• Travelling as part of a small group.

Day 1

Evening flight from Heathrow airport.

Day 2

Arrive in Johannesburg and fly onto Windhoek. Transfer to your accommodation then explore the city on a guided tour. 1 night at Villa Violet Guesthouse, or similar (with breakfast).

Day 3

Drive into the red dunes of the Kalahari Desert. 1 night at Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch, or similar (full board).

Days 4-5

Travel further south to the Namib Desert and the famed Sossusvlei Dunes. Head off early the following morning to visit Sossusvlei, a clay pan surrounded by some of the highest sand dunes in the world, and Sesriem Canyon. 2 nights at Desert Quiver Camp, or similar (full board).

Days 6-7

Head north via the Kuiseb Canyon to the coastal town of Swakopmund. Hemmed in by desert and sea, the little Germanic town has a pleasant feel. A dolphin cruise on the Walvis Bay Lagoon is included, with free time to explore Swakopmund. 2 nights at Swakopmund Guest House, or similar (with breakfast).

Days 8-9

Drive north along the Atlantic Coast to the seal colony at Cape Cross, then to see a shipwreck in the southern Skeleton Coast. The route continues to Damaraland, with its impressive rocky landscape. A highlight here is the opportunity to go rhino tracking. 2 nights at Palwag Lodge, or similar (full board).

Days 10-11

Drive along the Grootberg Pass to the western side of Etosha National Park for a wilderness experience that is unmatched in terms of privacy and incredible landscapes. Enjoy a full day's game drive in Etosha. 2 nights at Taleni Etosha Village, or similar (full board).

Day 12

Into Etosha again for further game viewing activities, continuing the journey eastwards via Halali and Namutoni. 1 night at Mokuti Lodge, or similar (full board).

Day 13

Return to Windhoek, via Okahandja, an important centre for wood carvers, for a final night in the capital city. 1 night at Villa Violet Guesthouse, or similar.

Day 14

A morning at leisure before your transfer to the airport for the afternoon flight to Johannesburg. Connect with the evening flight to London.

Day 15

Arrive Heathrow airport early morning.