- Departure; Scheduled and tailor-made departure dates
- Duration; 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Lodging; Lodges And Hotels
- Group Size; Minimum 2
- Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris
Day 1: Kalahari Desert
- We leave our Windhoek accommodation around 08:00 in the morning and head for the Kalahari Desert.
- We pass through and stop off in a few small towns along the way including Rehoboth; the traditional home of the Baster people.
- The Kalahari Desert of Namibia is not a true desert in the fact that it receives more rainfall than what a true desert should.
- A haunting yet beautiful experience awaits with red dunes and vegetation that can support a higher number of wildlife and birdlife species than what the Namib can.
- After checking in and a period of relaxation at Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch we head off for an afternoon sunset drive.
- Meals: Lunch and dinner
- Accommodation: Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
Day 2: Fish River Canyon
- After breakfast in the Kalahari, we depart for the Fish River Canyon via the small towns of Mariental and Keetmanshoop.
- A short stop off at the Quivertree forest near Keetmanshoop for some great photographic opportunities.
- Canyon Roadhouse is our home for the night.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Accommodation: Canyon Roadhouse
Day 3: Luderitz
- An early morning excursion to the Fish River Canyon is on the cards were we can take in the full glory of the canyon from numerous vantage points.
- Early morning is the best time to experiencing this amazing sight with the sun behind our backs.
- Mid-morning we depart for the small coastal fishing town of Lüderitz.
- A stark desert environment plays host to colonial-style buildings, the blue Atlantic Ocean and a harbour bobbing with fishing boats of all sizes.
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch
- Accommodation: Luderitz Nest Hotel
Day 4: Luderitz
- An optional boat cruise this morning is on offer at your own expense, cruise around Luderitz bay and, weather permitting, to Halifax Island to see the Jackass Penguins.
- A relaxing walk around the town with its traditional German architecture.
- In the afternoon we take a drive out to Diaz point and the stone cross replica.
- This is followed by a visit to the ghost town of Kolmanskop that was built in the 1920s during the Luderitz diamond rush.
- Kolmanskop was deserted shortly thereafter and is still abandoned to this day.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Luderitz Nest Hotel
Day 5: Namib Desert
- Departing Luderitz in the morning we head for the famed and beautiful Namib Desert today.
- A tar road to the small town of Aus is followed by good gravel roads until we reach the Sossusvlei area.
- The scenery en route is stunning with dunes, outcrops of rock and mountain ranges in the distance.
- We arrive at Sossusvlei Lodge in the late afternoon.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Accommodation: Sossusvlei Lodge
Day 6: Namib Desert
- A very early start to the day as we try to catch the soft light of the sunrise on the desert dunes.
- Our time here is spent visiting Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and dune 45 as well.
- Walking shoes are a must as the sand heats up during the course of the morning
- For those energetic enough, a walk to the top of Dune 45 is a must, the views are stunning at the top.
- Lunch and time for relaxation back at the lodge before we head off to walk Sesriem Canyon.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Accommodation: Sossusvlei Lodge
Day 7: Namibia Southern Swing Safari Ends
- After breakfast, we begin the journey back to Windhoek pass over scenic roads, passes and mountain ranges including the Naukluft Mountains and the Khomas Hochland Range.
- We arrive back in Windhoek around 16:00 for connecting flights or check in at your hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast
Rates from NAD 29 825.00 per person
The Above Rates should be used as a guideline only.
- All rates are subject to availability
- Rates may vary according to season
- Lodging may change depending on your budget
- Vehicle type may change depending on your budget
- All rates may change without notice
- Single supplement may apply
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Meals as per itinerary
- All transportation as per itinerary
- Professional English speaking guide
- Park entrance fees as per itinerary
- Meals not stated in itinerary
- Activities not stated in itinerary
- Beverages
- Bar accounts (included bottled water)
- Flights and airport taxes
- Visa cost (if applicable)
- Items of a personal nature
- Gratuities
- Curios
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The Road To Sossusvlei
Once one navigates the main Sesriem entrance gates and enters the national park a pleasant surprise awaits, a tarred road (yes, a tarred road) that extends all the way through to the main parking area near Sossusvlei.
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In November and December of last year (2019), we loaded our Jeep and headed north out of Cape Town, destination Namibia and the Kunene River, her border with Angola.
A couple of thousand kilometres later, we returned, this time, more in love with country than ever.
Windhoek Oktoberfest 2021
On the 25th and 26th of October, the Sports Klub Windhoek will host the 55th edition of the Oktoberfest. Over 5000 people are expected to attend (compared to 1000 in 2010).
Adding a certain local flavour will be the Namibian band Famaz Attak, and there will be long-established activities and games like archery and tree trunk sawing.
Top 5 restaurants in Windhoek
Continuing our series of dining in Africa, we look at Windhoek. More and more visitors are becoming aware of the unique attractions that this country as a safari destination has to offer.
Nowhere is too far to travel in this small (and clean) city of 330,000 but be warned when you go out to eat, vegetarianism is not common!
Best Places To Go In Namibia
The Uyaphi team has compiled a list of the "Best Places to go" which most safari itineraries would include. A different destination from most African safari destinations.
Instead of lush green forests or open savannas, the primary attraction being vast, open deserts interspersed with canyons, mountain ranges, and oasis.
Living With The Himba
In May 2012, we arranged for Uyaphi.Com client Ken Vine from Devon in England to stay with the traditional Himba people in two remote villages in the middle of Kaokoland.
He lived, slept, ate, conversed and photographed these Himba villagers.