13 Days Southern Jewels Tour Package

Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights
Priced From: $7,995 pp dbl. occ.
Dates: Jan - Dec / 09

With a 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. Witness the world's tallest sand dunes and one of the world's oldest forms of art before becoming  immersed in the excitement of the safari experience in South Africa's most well known wildlife region.
 

Itinerary

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

Day 2, Windhoek, Namibia
Spend your first night in Namibia's capitol city, absorbing some of its charm and local flavor.
OLIVE GROVE GUEST HOUSE

Day 3 - 4, Sossusvlei
Begin your five night wing safari with two nights in   Sossusvlei, site of the world's tallest sand dunes.   Excursions in specially fitted 4 x 4 vehicles allowaccess to the dunes and dry river beds in search ofelusive oryx, gemsbok and ostrich.
SOSSUSVLEI LODGE

Day 5, 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.
SWAKOPMUND HOTEL

Day 6 - 7, Damaraland
Continue north, winging over the remote Skeleton Coast to Damaraland, an area of stark plains, ancient valleys and soaring peaks. A local excursion centers on ancient rock engravings and the unique landscapes, including 'Burnt Mountain' and 'Organ Pipes'.
TWYFELFONTEIN LODGE

Day 8, Johannesburg
Fly back to Windhoek and connect onto South Africa.
THE GRACE

Day 9 - 11, Kruger Park
Wing to Kruger Park for three nights in South Africa's most densely populated wildlife region.   Ranger and tracker teams deliver a professional, informative and holistic safari experience.All spheres of the eco-system, from the small insects to the mighty African elephant, are covered in as much detail as may be required.
LION SANDS RIVER LODGE

Day 12 Depart Johannesburg
Bid adieu to the bush while on a final morning wildlife drive before flying back to Johannesburg in time for your flight home.

Day 13, Arrive USA
With fabulous memories and photographs to prove it!

Highlights

• Marvel at the vast expanse of terrain as you wing to Sossusvlei
  
• Explore the desert floor and red dunes of Sossusvlei in 4 x 4 vehicles in search of uniquely adapted species 
  
• Browse through the many art galleries and coffee shops in the quaint seaside town of Swakopmund
  
• View some of the fascinating geological features in Damaraland and rock engravings by some of Namibia's oldest inhabitants, the Bushmen
  
• Seasoned safari professionals guide you to spectacular wildlife in a Kruger area private reserve

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