One of the best desert adventure tours that Namibia has to offer this tour is just right for those who love breath taking landscape, scenic photographic vistas and closeness to nature.

Windhoek, Sossusvlei, Lüderitz, Fish River Canyon, Kalahari Desert, Namibia

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: Windhoek to Sossusvlei

Pick up in the morning at around 8 am from any hotel/lodge situated in Windhoek and directly on the way south to world-famous Sossusvlei. We will drive through scenic Spreetshoogte Pass.

Stop-over at the view point to admire endless panorama of the Namib.

Our next stop is at Solitaire oasis, we stop for lunch & stretching legs. Arrival at the lodge in the afternoon.

Our English speaking Driver cum guide will be happy to talk with you or keep silent as per your requirement.

Arrive at your lodge, check in and relax. Have dinner at the lodge in the evening. Overnight at your hotel / lodge in Sossusvlei.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 03: Sossusvlei, Deadvlei, Dune 45, Big Daddy & Big Mamma Dune, Sesriem Canyon

Early morning before sunrise, we are driving around 70 km through the desert to reach Sesriem Gate. Gate is open at sunrise, scenic drive through Sesriem Gate to Sossusvlei gives opportunities for capturing orange dunes with the eye of camera, dunes of Sossusvlei give off spectacular colours & shades early in the morning. Welcome to the highest dunes in the world at raising sun, which was recently inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list as the ‚Sand Sea’. Option of climbing picturesque Dune 45 to experience beauty and vastness of fascinating orange-colour landscape. After the climb, 5 km off-road 4×4 trail to visit surreal Dead Vlei, a place of vast clay pan and dried-up, ancient acacias standing silent in an impressive landscape.

In the afternoon, visit to the fascinating rock formation of the Sesriem Canyon and late afternoon, climbing Elim Dune overlooking scenic desert horizon.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 04: Luderitz and Diaz Point

After breakfast, journey to small, coastal town of Luderitz, situated on the Atlantic Coast. Our road will lead through spectacular landscape and breathtaking vistas of Namib Desert. Before reaching Luderitz short visit to Ferer Desert Horses.

Upon arrival short visit to the historical monument, a granite cross, known as the Diaz Cross, set in the sands of the Namib by Portuguese sailor Bartholomew Diaz, when he first landed at the Namibian coast in 1488.

In the afternoon relax and optional walk around the town with historical building

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 05: Kolmanskop and Fish River Canyon             

On route inland, stop-over around 10 km from Luderitz, at the historical ‚Ghost Town’ of Kolmanskoop, deserted in the sands after famous ‚diamond rush’. You will spend around one hour on guided tour at Kolmanskop, after the tour you are welcome to explore Kolmanskope on your own, in search for perfect photograph of the Ghost Town burried in the sand of the Namib Desert.

Afterwards, on our way to the second biggest Canyon in the World, Fish River Canyon.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 06: Fish River Canyon

Today early in the morning at the rising sun, visit to the Fish River Canyon for the morning light view of the Canyon.

Optional: Afternoon visit to the Canyon for spectacular scenery of the Canyon with the setting sun.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 07: Kalahari Desert, Quiver Tree Forest, Giant’s Playground & Mesosaurus Fossil

Traveling west-north towards small town of Keetmanshoop, after Keetmanshoop turn to the gravel road and short visit to: Quiver Tree Forest & Giant’s Playground, further up visit to Mesosaurus Fossil.

Arrival at the lodge for relaxing afternoon in the Kalahari Desert.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 08: Kalahari – Windhoek – Departure

After breakfast, driving back to the capital of Namibia, for the last glimpses of the African bush.

Arrival in Windhoek before lunch, you will be dropped off at the airport for your return journey back.

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
• 02 Nights stay in a Lodge / Camp in the Namib Desert
• 01 Night stay in a Lodge / Camp at Luderitz
• 02 Nights stay in a Lodge / Camp in Kalahari Desert, near Fish Canyon
• 01 Night stay in a Lodge / Camp in Kalahari desert
• Meals on full board basis for 07 Nights stay in Nambi, Luderitz and Kalahari
• 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 / 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:

• 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

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.