Etosha Pan, which is Africa’s largest salt pan, coastal town, desert, quad bike tours, dunes, Atlantic Ocean, paragliding with fresh south-westerly winds, Sossusvlei, scenic Spreetshoogte pass, panorama of the Namib.

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 will be waiting outside the arrivals holding a placard with your name and 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. Feel free to relax or explore the city on your own.

Accommodation: Town Lodge (Standard) / Avani Hotel (deluxe)

Meals Included: None

Day 02: Windhoek – Etosha (2 nights/ 3 days)

Our safari begins in the morning with an early breakfast before travelling to Etosha, Okaukuejo which is approximately 435 kilometer (4hours 30 minutes) from Windhoek. There will undoubtedly some incredible wildlife sightings.

Accommodation: Okaukuejo (deluxe)

Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 03: Etosha

You’ll enjoy the chill of the morning as we travel from waterhole to waterhole on our way to Okaukuejo. You can stop at the Etosha Pan, which is Africa’s largest salt pan.

Recommended Optional Activities (at an extra cost): Afternoon or Night guide game drives

Accommodation: Okaukuejo (deluxe)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 04: Etosha – Swakopmund (2 nights/3 Days)

Early Breakfast at your lodge in Okaukuejo and be ready to head to the coast. Today, you will be picked up from your hotel directly taken Swakopmund. The drive is approximately 529 km (5 hours and 30minutes).

Accommodation: Beach Hotel (standard / Strand Hotel (deluxe)

Meals Included: Breakfast.

Day 05: Swakopmund

Enjoy your Breakfast at the hotel and be ready to explore the coastal town. Experience the immensity of the desert and appreciate the breath-taking views through quad bike tours. You can also soar over the dunes and watch the Atlantic Ocean through paragliding with fresh south-westerly winds and a nice soft place to land in Swakopmund.

Recommended Optional Activities (at an extra cost):

• Marine Dune Day
• Moon land escape
• Explorer tour
• Combo: Quad bike and Sand boarding
• Living Desert Tour

Accommodation: Strand hotel (deluxe) / Beach Hotel (standard)

Meals Included: Breakfast.

Day 06: Swakopmund – Sossusvlei (2 nights / 3 days)

Have an early Breakfast at your hotel in Swakopmund. Today, you will be picked up from your hotel and directly taken to the world famous Sossusvlei via the scenic Spreetshoogte pass. You may stop over at the view point to admire the endless panorama of the Namib. En route, stop for lunch at Solitaire Oasis (at own cost). The drive is approximately 410 kilometer / 5 hrs. On a gravel road.

Accommodation: Sossus Dune Lodge (deluxe) / Desert Quiver (standard)

Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner (Optional).

Day 07: Sossusvlei

Early morning at sunrise, we start off with climbing picturesque Dune 45, experiencing beauty and vastness of the orange-colored landscape. If you wish, you can take on climbing ‘Big Daddy’ or Big Mama’. Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei are considered to be one of the most photogenic and some of the most photographed places on Earth!

Recommended Optional Activities (at an extra cost):

• Balloon flight over the dunes
• Archery
• Sundowner/Nature drive
• Sossusvlei & Dead vlei

Accommodation: Sossus Dune Lodge (deluxe) / Quiver Desert (standard)

Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 08: Sossusvlei – Windhoek (1 night/ 2 days)

After breakfast at the lodge, we begin our journey back to Windhoek. Our Sossusvlei adventure journey concludes late afternoon in Windhoek. You will be spending your last night in Windhoek.

Accommodation: Town Lodge (standard) / Avani Hotel (deluxe)

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 09 Departing from Windhoek – Hosea Kutako International Airport.

Before heading to the Airport on the final day, you will have an early breakfast at the hotel then proceed to the Airport.

Meals Included: Breakfast.

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• Rates include Bed & Breakfast
• Park fees (Etosha & Sossusvlei)
• Dinner included only in Etosha & Sossusvlei
• Tours and Transfers will be done accordingly their request:
• If it is Self-drive Tour – the car will be to the disposal of the client – meaning he will get his car from the airport.
• If it is Guided/Private Tour – it will be to the disposal of the client with his chauffeur throughout.
• If it is Coach all transfers, we charge per seat and accommodation straight on single occupancies.

• Dinner and lunch is optional at own cost
• All transfers
• 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

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 / Authorised 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:

• Before processing the bookings with u make sure the necessary details are correct.
• No cancellation once the voucher is issued.
• 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.

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

Package rates per person for the above package:

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

All Rates given are NETT & NON COMISSIONABLE

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.

Child Policy:

• Children under 5 years are free of charge, 6 – 11 years receive 50% discount and children above 12 years are charged as full price.

Activities:

• Although activities are optional, note that No children under 12 years are permitted to participate in certain activities. Some activities might not be permitted due to weather conditions.

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:

Namibia 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.