8 day Desert Escape: Namibian family safari - Family adventure Trip

Accommodation

This is a camping safari with two man dome tents being supplied. All dome tents are waterproof and have built in mosquito netting. In Swakopmund we stay in backpacker accommodation.

Kitty Notes

Kitty/Local Payment covers your food, accommodation and included park entrance fees en-route, this is paid in U$ to your trip leader on day of departure

Itineraries (Windhoek - Windhoek)

This trip begins in Windhoek, Namibia and travels through Namibia before returning to Windhoek, Namibia.

This trip departs from Windhoek early on Monday morning. Should you wish to explore Windhoek, an earlier arrival should be planned and accommodation booked through your agent

Pre Departure Meeting: Held at the Departure Point at 17h00 the day before your departure.
Departure Point: Roof of Africa Lodge - Nelson Mandela Avenue, Klein Windhoek, Windhoek.
Check-In Time: 08h45
Departure Time: 09h30

Local Payment: US$340

Please Note:
This itinerary should be used as a guide only and may vary from day to day depending on road & weather conditions, political situations and group decisions.
All prices & Local Payments are subject to change with prior notice.
Due to Tourism Laws in some of the countries we visit, there may be a truck and crew change during the trip.


DAY 1: Windhoek to Etosha National Park (L / D)
Leaving Namibia’s capital city, we head north towards Etosha National Park. Covering 20 000 km2, Etosha is Namibia’s premier nature reserve. Situated around the Etosha Pan with a wide variety of animal and bird life, the extensive network of gravel roads affords us the opportunity of accessing even the most remote areas of the park. We set up our camp and relax before a late afternoon game drive.

DAY 2: Etosha National Park (B / L / D)
Today we spend the whole day looking for the Big 5, also keeping a look out for Etosha’s large herds of desert antelope such as Springbok and the famed Oryx. We spend the evening relaxing at our camp, which overlooks a floodlit water hole and we watch the antics of the animals as they come to quench their thirst.

DAY 3: Etosha National Park to Cheetah Park (B / L / D)
An early start sees us leave Etosha with one last chance to spot some of the game that has eluded us. We stop in the small town of Outjo, where we replenish our supplies before heading to the Cheetah Park - a private farm dedicated to conserving Namibia’s cheetah population. We get to meet the resident cheetahs, a photo opportunity not to be missed!

DAY 4: Cheetah Park to Swakopmund (B / L)
Today sees us reach Namibia’s prime holiday resort – Swakopmund. Here we enjoy 2 nights of rest and relaxation.

DAY 5: Swakopmund
Founded by the Germans in 1892, their colonial influence is still evident today. Swakopmund has a selection of excellent coffee shops, restaurants & bars as well as many arts and crafts shops selling Namibian curios. There are fine beaches to walk along as well as a great museum, aquarium and galleries to visit.
OPTIONAL Excursions include sky diving, quad biking, sand boarding, scenic desert flights, water sports, fishing trips, golf and 4WD hire.

DAY 6: Swakopmund to Sesriem (B / L / D)
Heading south we enter the Namib-Naukluft Park in one of the oldest deserts in the world. We base ourselves at Sesriem, a great place to experience the Namib and its many moods. A short distance away is Sossusvlei, surrounded by a dramatic sea of sand dunes reputed to be the highest in the world. Magnificent views of the desert can be seen from the top of the dunes, some over 300 m high. We spend the afternoon exploring this amazing area and have the option of learning about the amazing history, geology, flora and fauna it with a local guide. We’re also given a glimpse into the cultural legacy of the San people. View the sunset from the top of Dune 45 - a truly memorable experience.

DAY 7: Sesriem to Windhoek (B / L)
After watching the sunrise across this beautiful area we leave the serenity of the dunes and head north to Windhoek, where we’ll spend our last night. This evening is at our leisure.

DAY 8: Windhoek (B)
After breakfast, we exchange addresses and part ways, having just experienced a trip of a lifetime!
We suggest you spend this day taking in some more of what Windhoek has to offer. Visit the museum of Alte Feste, the home of the first German military headquarters, the Reiterdenkmal, a memorial to German soldiers killed in action and the Christus Kirche, an impressive church built by the German Lutheran congregation in 1907.


OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

Below is a selection of Optional Excursions available on this trip.
Please Note
- these prices are approximate and are subject to change
- where activities occur away from your base, there may be an additional transfer cost.

Swakopmund - Sky Diving US$ 250
Swakopmund - Paragliding N$ 600
Swakopmund - Sand Boarding US$ 45
Swakopmund - Quad Biking US$ 80
Swakopmund - Horse Riding N$ 400


The staff and management look forward to welcoming you aboard and trust that you will enjoy your trip with us.

“Safari Njema”