This tour will take you through main destinations in Namibia: Sossusvlei, Walvis Bay Lagoon with Flamingos, Swakopmund old German Colonial Town, Skeleton Coast, Cape Cross and Cape Fur Seal, Brandberg, Twyfelfontein, Opuwo and Himba Tribe, Epupa Falls and Etosha National Park

4×4 Tours, Birding, Desert, Geology, Photography, UNESCO World Heritage and Wildlife

Day 01: Windhoek Arrival

Welcome to Windhoek, Namibia. Complete your passport and immigration formalities and once you come out, you will meet our driver who is waiting outside the arrivals area with your name placard to assist you to your vehicle. He will take you to your hotel. Check in as per standard check in time and relax.

The rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight at your hotel in Windhoek.
 
Meals Included: None
 
Day 02: Sossusvlei, Deadvlei, Dune 45, Big Daddy & Big Mamma Dune, Sesriem Canyon
Before sunrise, you begin a fascinating adventure to spectacular Sossusvlei – land of the highest sandy dunes on Earth! After climbing to the top of picturesque Dune 45 youwill go on an off-road trail and desert-walk among orange, surreal dunes of Dead Vlei. Breath-taking landscape of the majestic dunes, touched by the light of the rising sun and contrasting shadows overwhelms with its shapes, forms and colors! Towering over 330 m overhead is one of the highest dunes of the Namib, ‚Big Daddy’. Exquisite vistas worth capturing through the eye of a camera.

Surreal Dead Vlei charms and amazes with its incredible landscape expressions! Dry acacia forest (Camelthorn acacia) as if ‚frozen in time’, calmly and motionlessly stands among the silent dunes. Unique desert experience leaves impressive, lasting impressions! In the afternoon hike through the fascinating formations of the Sesriem Canyon and short visit to Elim Dune.

Overnight at your lodge / camp in the Namib Desert.

Optional Activities:

• Balloon flight over the dunes
• Helicopter flight over the dunes

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
 

Day 03: Namib Desert to Atlantic Coast, Walvis Bay Lagoon, See Flamingos & Visit Swakopmund

After breakfast, you travel through the Namib Desert and Namib-Naukluft Park – venturing north-west to small town-oasis Swakopmund, set on the Atlantic coast. En route, crossing Kuiseb Riverbed, travelling through vast regions of Savannah and desert.  Here there is a very good chance of sighting ostriches, springboks, mountain zebras and oryx grazing in their natural habitat. While crossing the iconic Tropic of Capricorn, time for break, stretching legs and short photo-moment. On arrival at the coast, short visit to Walvis Bay Lagoon to observe flocks of Greater & Lesser Flamingos.

Arrival in Swakopmund after lunch, rest of the day free for relax, rest or walk around this old German Colonial town.

Overnight at your hotel / lodge at Swakopmund.
 
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
 
Day 04: Visit to Welwitschia Mirabilis

In the morning, relaxing walk through picturesque, coastal town of Swakopmund. Visit at the local‚ open-air’ curio market, admiring and shopping for an attractive and colorful, African artefacts. After lunch, escapade to spectacular Moon Valley and Welwitschia Mirabilis trails – desert plant and botanical attraction; one of the oldest known plants on Earth, called by the botanists the ‚living fossil’.

Overnight at your hotel / lodge at Swakopmund.
 
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
 
Optional attractions:

• Dolphin Cruise & Sandwich Harbour Excursions, full day adventure in Walvis Bay & in Namib Desert where Dunes meet Ocean.
• Quad bike tour into the desert dunes.
• Visit at fascinating Crystal Gallery – exhibition of magnificent, Namibian crystals, some of the biggest specimen in the World, as well as rich selection of semi-precious stones.
• Visit at the Snake Park – indigenous Namibian species including most poisons ones, such as: Black Mamba, Puff Adder, Cape Cobra, Gabon Adder, Boom snake, Zebra Snake, as well as Pythons, grass and sand snakes.

Day 05: On to Damaraland

After breakfast transfer to Damaraland. Salt road along the Atlantic Coast takes us further north. On the way, visit to the largest Fur Seal Colony with short stop-over at the historical Cape Cross, where in 1486, Portuguese sailor Diego Cao set up a granite cross in tribute of the King of Portugal, after landing on the Namibian coast.

Turning east, inland – we are on route to the mountainous Brandberg Massif with the highest Namibian peak, Königstein, towering 2574m above sea level.

Arrival at the lodge late afternoon, for the remaining of the day, you can rest or relax at the hotel.
Overnight at your hotel / lodge at Damaraland
 
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
 
Day 06: Damaraland

Today, visit Twyfelfontein – UNESCO World Heritage Site, where over 2000 rock engravings created by Bushmen are found in the rusty rocks and mountains. Engravings picture animals, hunters and hunting, people and their lifestyle.

Overnight at your hotel / lodge
 

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
 

Optional activities:

• Ethnic visit at the ‚Living Museum’ presenting Damara culture.
• Visit to the ‚Petrified Forrest’.

Day 07: Kaokoland & Himba Village Visit

After breakfast, go further into Kaokoland, to Opuwo, capital of this northern region. The next day you will meet semi-nomadic Himba tribe. One of the last, pastoral tribes on Earth, who continue to keep their traditional ancient way of life, as they did for hundreds of years. Unique chance for ethnic photography! Please ask them before you photograph people here.

Overnight at your hotel / lodge in Opuwo region.
 
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
 
Day 08: Visit to Epupa Falls

Today after breakfast, visit to the Himba village, learning about their nomadic way of life. It is a unique opportunity to observe exotic culture and customs. The Himba are a tribe of semi-nomadic pastoralis, who inhabit the Kaokoland, in northern Namibia. They have clung to their traditions, and the beautiful Himba women are noted for their orange-colored skin, intricate hairstyles and traditional jewellery. Himba men and women wear few clothes, apart from a loin cloth or goat-skin mini-skirt, they rub their bodies with mixture of red ocher and animal fat to protect themselves against sun, insects and to condition their skin. It gives Himba’s skin characteristic rich, red colour. Himba jewellery is made from iron, animal skin or shell, and due to the intricate designs, have become very popular among the visiting tourists. Visit at the Himba village creates superb opportunity for spectacular ethnic photography! After morning adventure, time for lunch and afternoon rest.

After visit to the Himba village head further north in direction of Kunene River to admire Epupa Falls. Kunene creates natural border between Namibia and Angola.

On arrival at Epupa Falls, visit the falls. In the late afternoon you will climb Kapika Hill to admire the falls with the setting sun.

Overnight at your hotel / lodge in Epupa region.
 
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
 
Day 09: On to Etosha National Park

After breakfast, transfer your way to spectacular nature reserve – Etosha National Park! Etosha is dedicated to protecting wildlife of African bush and Savannah. Its beauty and natural charm simply overwhelms the visitor! Wild animals inhabit enormous regions of grassy Savannah. Harmony and balance of nature fills the viewer with tranquil peace and serenity. Live ‚theatre of nature’ at its best!

Overnight at your hotel / lodge in Etosha.
 
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
 
Day 10: Etosha National Park – Full Day Game Drive

On safari trails of Etosha, unlimited game drive from sunrise until sunset. Track wildlife in its own natural habitat, observing herds of elephants, zebras, hyenas, variety of the antelopes: kudu, oryx, impalas, eland, springbok, gnu, giraffes, rhino, jackals and birds of prey. Searching for big cats of Etosha: cheetah and leopard, and for ‚king of the Savannah’ – the lion.

At the waterholes, in calm and stillness, observe wild animals coming for a drink of water after a hot day. Evenings are spent at the waterhole, watching and admiring rich variety of wildlife. Till late at night, get captivated by incredible nature show! Fantastic opportunity for unforgettable photographic moments!
Overnight at your hotel / lodge in Etosha.
 
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
 
Day 11: Etosha – Windhoek

Farewell Etosha!’ After breakfast last visit to camp’s waterhole and you will be on your way towards Andersson’s Gate, with short visit to picturesque Ombika waterhole, frequently visited by lions, giraffes and greater kudu antelope. From Etosha on our way to Windhoek, time-depending, we will stop for lunch either in Outjo or Otjiwarongo.

Arrival in Windhoek in the afternoon. Transfer directly at the airport for your return flight back home.

Meals Included: Breakfast.
 
End of Services…………………………………..

• Pick up from Windhoek Airport and Private transfer to your hotel in Windhoek
• 01 Night stay in a hotel in Windhoek as per details given above on bed and breakfast basis
• 01 Nights stay in a Lodge / Camp in the Namib Desert
• 02 Night stay in a Lodge / Camp at Swakopmund
• 02 Nights stay in 02 different hotels / Lodges/ camps in Damaraland
• 01 Night stay in a Hotel / Lodge / Camp in Opuwo region
• 01 Night stay in a Hotel / Lodge / Camp in Epupa region
• 02 Night stay in a Hotel / Lodge / Camp in Etosha national park.
• Meals on full board basis for 09 Nights stay (except in Windhoek)
• All tours & transfers as per itinerary.
• Services of an English speaking driver cum guide during the trip from Windhoek to Kalahari and back and during your stay.
• Driver and vehicle will be available on a point to point basis as per itinerary and will not be at your disposal.
• Fuel cost of the vehicle
• National Park entrance fees
• Services of an experienced Tour Guide during the tour
• 500 ml x 2 bottles of drinking bottled water per person per day on the tour

• Anything not mentioned in “Package Inclusions”
• Domestic & International Airfare, Train Fare, Travel Visa & Travel Insurance & Medical Premium, Medical tests, etc.
• Individually extended accommodation, sightseeing, transfers, excursions pre, post or on tour.
• City Tax / Tourism Dirham tax / Green Tax etc (if applicable)
• Cost of Optional activities
• OK to board for the airline (if applicable)
• Meals other an specified in the itinerary
• Personal expenses on items such as Laundry, Juices, Sodas, Soft & Hard Drinks, Bottled Water etc.
• Incidentals, Tips, Porterage, Minibar and Bell-Boy charges, Gratuities etc

Please check online or with our authorised representative if Travel visa is required to visit our country. It is your responsibility to submit all relevant documents and obtain a legal travel visa (as per requirement) before you travel.

In case your tour is cancelled or curtailed short due to visa issues, we will be unable to provide you any refund of the tour cost.

For E-Visa, we are happy to provide you the visa requirement charges and documents required at highly competitive rates on our portal: https://www.visadone.com

You may click the above link and check the details there

For Sticker Visa, please check with our local branch for the costing, documents required and processing time.

It is Traveller’s responsibility to obtain and be in possession of the comprehensive travel and cancellation insurance, including medical insurance with provision for air evacuation, insurance in case of accidents, sudden sickness, medical expenses or death, before embarking on a tour. Our company is neither responsible nor liable for any claims, damage or loss as a result of Client’s failing to obtain necessary insurance cover.

We are however, happy to provide you travel insurance as per the plan you select which can offer you comprehensive coverage at highly competitive costs.

Age limit to provide Insurance – Up to 75 years. For Insurance, all rates given are per person in USD.

Current Exclusion:

• To & from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Nepal & Bangladesh.
• From India (However to India (Inbound) is allowed).

Insurance fees once paid is totally non-refundable. For further details you can check with us on insurance@solidarityinvest.com

*Disclaimer: Please do check with our Branch / Authorized representative about the latest requirement as visa requirement / fees / travel insurance charges are dynamic and subject to change. The consulate at their discretion may ask for additional documents also for visa processing. Visa issuance is purely at the discretion of the consulate and not us.

PAYMENT TERMS:

• 50% payment at the time of confirmation
• Balance 50% within 07 days of confirmation or travel date whichever is earlier.

We accept payments via bank transfer/Debit & Credit cards also. In case of a bank transfer please add USD 30 per transfer per time you transfer.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

We need to receive a cancellation request in writing for us to proceed with cancellation. The following charges will be applicable based on the cancellation request received by us.

If you cancel –

• 60 days prior to departure there will be a 10% deduction on the package cost.
• 59 – 45 days prior to departure: 25% deduction on the package cost.
• 44 – 30 days prior to departure: 35% deduction on the package cost.
• 30 – 15 days prior to departure: 60% deduction on the package cost.
• 15 – 07 days prior to departure: 85% deduction on the package cost.
• 06 days or less: 100% deduction on the package cost.

TERM AND CONDITIONS:

• All rooms, rates and services are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
• Rates are not valid for Events / Fairs / Long weekends / Festivals / Blackout dates.
• In case the same hotels / lodges / camps / resorts are not available we reserve the right to change them in the same star category.
• Child rates apply for children aged from 2 to 11 years old. 1 child sharing a room with 2 adults (depending on hotel policy). If the hotel doesn’t have availability for family rooms, adult rates will apply.
• If certain tours / entrances are closed during certain periods, alternative options will be provided.
• Train fares / reservations are dynamic, subject to availability and non-refundable once issued.
• Standard check-in time at the hotel is generally 1500 hrs. and check-out 12 Noon.
• Rates quoted are not applicable during trade fair periods, major European Holidays and other major events.
• Train fares / reservations are dynamic, subject to availability and non-refundable once issued
• Early check-in, late check-out is solely based on the discretion of the hotel and not guaranteed unless paid for.
• We reserve the rights to reschedule the itinerary or routing.
• Unused inclusions in a tour package are non-refundable.
• Tours will be seat in coach basis (Unless mentioned otherwise) where guests have to reach on time at designated pick up point.
• Any delays from your side are considered a no show.
• No refund applicable in case of no show.
• Rates are not valid during any events & festivals and blackout dates.
• Most of the Hotels/ Lodges/ Camps / Apartments may ask for a security deposit at the time of check-in, which is refundable at the time of check-out and is subject to the hotel/lodge’s policy.
• We reserve all rights. Any damages caused whilst on tour shall be borne (paid or settled) locally by the client, we will not be liable for the same.
• In view of the current situation, please be advised that whilst the information and rates quoted are correct as of today’s date – we retain the right to adjust rates based on any changes to current operational or capacity restrictions imposed by Governments or other Authorities.

Covid Guidelines (If any): All travellers travelling to Namibia must check the below website for Covid guidelines and adhere by the rules –

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/covid-2/coronavirus-namibia

Mandatory Medical /Tests or Vaccination details: The same have already been covered in the Covid Guidelines Link. Please check for any mandatory vaccinations which may be required by Namibia / your own country and take them before you travel.

Any Other info: NA

Taxes Extra.  Above 12 years Child will be considered on adult rates only.

All Rates given are NETT & NON COMISSIONABLE

Rate per adult / Child for additional sightseeing/excursion/monument fee etc:

Above 12 years Child will be considered on adult rates only

Notes:

• Child with bed – may be given extra bed / mattress in the same room sharing with 02 fully Paid adults.
• Child No bed – will share the same room with 02 fully paid adults without any extra bedding
• Infant – will share the same room with 02 fully paid adults without any extra bedding.
• All ages will be calculated as per the date on the passport.

Please do note that the below points are shared with you for your reference only. Please use them at your own discretion.

Your Health: It is your (Traveller’s) responsibility is to ensure that you are in good health and medically fit to undertake safari tour. If the tour passes through the malaria area, precautionary treatment is advised. Consultation with medical practitioner/doctor and obtaining prophylactic and precautionary anti-malaria treatment is necessary.

Local Currency: Euro or US can easily be changed upon arrival in Namibia. Both Namibian dollars and South African Rand are equal in value and SA Rand are accepted as legal tender anywhere in Namibia. When departing Namibia we recommend that any cash you take with you is in South African Rand as Namibian dollars are generally not easily exchanged outside of Namibia.

Visa and Master Card are usually accepted throughout southern Africa, but American Express and Diners Club are not as widely accepted. Most foreign hard currencies (US$, ZAR and CHF) are the most commonly accepted and can be exchanged at bureaus de change and banks.

VAT – 15 % VAT is included on all items and VAT paid on items being exported can be reclaimed at the International Airport on departure (if the total value exceeds N$ 200).

Helpful items for your packing list:

• Clothes (including Spring/Autumn jacket for cooler evenings, especially during months of May-August, when temperature can drop near zero degrees at night)
• Comfortable shoes (including hiking shoes)
• Sun glasses
• Sun-screen lotion
• Binoculars
• Camera
• Personal medicaments with proper prescription
• Sun hat
• Torch or Headlamp

Photography: Due to nature of the safari tour, rugged terrain and extremely dusty conditions, we would like to urge to carefully pack all sensitive photographic, electronic and filming equipment, preferably in the dust-proof bags.

People: Namibia’s population can be divided into (at least) 11 ethnic groups, the biggest group of which is the Owambo people. … Most people prefer to think of themselves as Namibians. Himba People. The Himba are a tribe of nomadic pastoralists who inhabit the Kaokoland area of Namibia.

As a whole, Namibians are incredibly friendly, the country’s infrastructure is good, and the level of corruption found here is far less than neighbouring countries. It is, overwhelmingly, a peaceful and welcoming country.

Climate: Namibia has one of the loveliest climates in the world and its fine to visit all year round. Dry, sunny and pleasant most of the year, Namibia provides excellent opportunity to travel without worrying about the weather. Climate is classified as sub-tropical.

Country receives only a fraction of the rain experienced by countries further east or North Africa. Between about mid-November to March some days will be humid and rain may follow, often in localized afternoon thunderstorms.

April and especially May are often lovely months in Namibia. Increasingly dry, with a real freshness in the air, and much greenery in the landscape; at this time the air is clear and largely free from dust. From June to August Namibia cools down and dries out more; nights can become cold, dropping below freezing in some desert areas. As the landscape dries so the game in the north of the country gravitates more to waterholes, and is more easily seen by visitors at the national parks and nature sanctuaries. By September and October it warms up again; game-viewing in most areas is at its best, although there’s often a lot of dust around and the vegetation has lost its vibrancy.

November is a highly variable month. Sometimes the hot, dry weather will continue, at other times the sky will fill with clouds and threaten to rain, but if you’re lucky enough to witness the first rains of the season, you’ll never forget the drama.

Safety and Security:

Nambia is a very safe, politically stable country. In our opinion, visitors have little cause for concern regarding personal safety. This is especially so when traveling on an organized trip and staying at lodges and camps.

Staying safe on Wildlife Viewing Activities:

Your safari guide will ensure your safety at all times – listen carefully to instructions and follow the park’s rules at all times. When on a self-drive safari, don’t drive too close to wildlife and only leave your car in designated areas where it is safe to do so.

Staying safe in Cities and Towns:

Namibian cities are relatively safe; most crime issues are minor, such as petty theft and pickpocketing. You will mostly be sheltered from these risks when looked after by your guide on an organized tour. When venturing out in the city unguided, you can easily reduce being at risk by following simple safety precautions: get advice at your hotel before taking a walk in the city; don’t carry any valuables and only take limited money with you; don’t walk after dark, rather take a taxi.