13 Days Southern Jewels Luxury Tour Package

Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
Priced From: $9,495 pp dbl. occ.
Dates: Jan - Dec

With the combination of vast pristine wilderness and a small population, Namibia is the definitive land of discovery and soul-searching. This is a country of wide horizons, endless stretches of golden desert dunes and fascinating flora and fauna. Marvel at the world’s tallest sand dunes and one of the oldest forms of art before becoming entranced in Namibia’s peculiar safari experience in their largest animal refuge. Watching the interaction among species as they vie for position at the waterhole is like viewing a well choreographed natural ballet.
 

DAY 1 Depart USA
Your flight destination is Windhoek, the capital of Namibia.

DAY 2 Windhoek, Namibia
Spend your first night in Namibia’s capital city, absorbing some of its charm and local flavor.

DAY 3 - 4 NamibRand Nature Reserve
Begin your eight night wing safari spending two nights in a private reserve adjacent to Sossusvlei, site of the world’s tallest sand dunes. Excursions, in specially fitted 4x4 vehicles provide access to the dunes and dry river beds, in search of elusive oryx, gemsbok and ostrich.

DAY 5 - 6 Swakopmund
Fly to Swakopmund and relax in the European flavored seaside town. An excursion to Walvis Bay focuses on the large natural lagoon and its abundant birdlife.

DAY 7 - 8 Damaraland
Continue north, winging over the remote Skeleton Coast to Damaraland, an area of stark plains, ancient valleys and soaring peaks. A local aerial excursion centers around a visit to a local Himba tribe followed by a drive to Twyfelfontein to view some of the ancient rock art sites.

DAY 9 - 10 Onguma Private Reserve
Situated on the eastern border of Etosha National Park, you will find a locale with over thirty different animal species including lion, cheetah and leopard. Various waterholes in and around Etosha ensure fantastic photo opportunities.

DAY 11 Depart Windhoek
Today starts your return to civilization as you arrive in Windhoek in time for your flight home.

DAY 12 Arrive USA
With fabulous memories and photographs to prove it!

• Marvel at the vast expanse of terrain on an 8 night private wing safari
  
• Explore the desert floor and rolling dunes of the NamibRand Reserve in 4 x 4 vehicles in search of
  uniquely adapted species 
  
• Visit the nomadic and reclusive Himba people near Opuwo
  
• View some of the fascinating geological features in Damaraland and rock engravingsfrom some of Namibia’s oldest inhabitants, the Bushmen
  
• Wildlife excursions in and around Etosha National Park yield numerous opportunities to witness uniquely adapted desert species

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