Damaraland Namibia is a land of great contrasts and Damaraland demonstrates this with...
Read more >Overnight flight from London to Windhoek, via Johannesburg. On arrival you will be met and assisted with your car hire collection. Overnight at Villa Violet. (N)
Day 3: SossusvleiTravel south to Sossusvlei, home to some of the world’s largest sand dunes. Stay 2 nights at Desert Homestead Outpost. (B, D)
Day 4: SossusvleiSpend the day exploring. Sites of interest include: the eerily beautiful scorched trees of Deadvlei; the scalable Dune 45 and Big Daddy; and the stunning Sesriem Canyon. (B, D)
Day 5: SwakopmundDrive to Swakopmund for 2 nights at the Villa Margherita. (B)
Day 6: SwakopmundThe distinctly German town of Swakopmund is famed for its excursion opportunities and offers some world-class wildlife encounters. Join catamaran cruises to see seals, whales, dolphins, penguins and a host of other bird and marine life, or enjoy a living desert experience which brings you face to face with the strange creatures that make the dunes their home. (B)
Day 7: DamaralandDrive to Damaraland. Stay 2 nights at Camp Kipwe. (B, D)
Day 8: DamaralandOne of the most scenic and untamed regions of Namibia, Damaraland is unlike anywhere else on Earth. Hidden among the wild landscapes, and well worth a visit, are the fascinating ancient rock paintings and engravings of Twyfelfontein. (B, D)
Day 9: EtoshaDrive to Etosha National Park and stay 2 nights at Okaukuejo Camp. Afternoon safari drive (in your own vehicle) in the park. (B)
Day 10: EtoshaSelf-drive inside Etosha National Park, where common animal sightings include: elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards, jackals, hyenas, meerkats, mongooses, honey badgers, zebras and wildebeest. Cheetahs, rhinos and many other species can also be found here. (B)
Day 11: OkahandjaDrive to Okahandja, just north of Windhoek, for a leisurely last overnight stay at The Elegant Farmstead. (B, D)
Days 12-13: Fly to LondonDrive back to Windhoek and fly to London, via Johannesburg. (B) (N)
Meal basis:As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Important information Superior tourThis tour is based in 4-star accommodation.
Single supplementAvailable on request.
Tailor-made travelFor a price quote based on alternative accommodation standards, to discuss flight options or to tailor this itinerary, please call to speak with a Cox & Kings consultant or enquire online.
Situated in the leafy suburb of Klein Windhoek, Villa Violet offers five contemporary en suite rooms. The rooms open on to a patio with tables and chairs. There is a small pool in the garden area. This bed and breakfast is in close proximity to restaurants and shops, and a short drive away from the city centre, making it a convenient stop when entering or leaving the country.
Okaukuejo is located 17km from the southern entrance of Etosha National Park and famous for its floodlit waterhole, where you can observe a spectacle of wildlife congregating and interacting at close quarters. Accommodation comprises premier bush chalets overlooking the waterhole, bush chalets and double rooms. Other facilities include a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, kiosk and camping facilities. The camp is operated by the park authorities and facilities are generally of a lower standard than those of a privately run lodge.
The Elegant Farmstead is situated near Okahandja, approximately 60 km north of Windhoek in beautiful natural surroundings. The property combines the features of the old farmstead with modern elegant interiors and 11 stylish ensuite rooms. Relax in the tranquil gardens, pool or lounge area or take a scenic drive or walk through dry river beds or various nature trails. Enjoy a sundowner at nearby Signal Hill or a cultural visit to the Herero village Ovitoto and Okahandja.
Desert Homestead Outpost is located in the same 7,000-hectare reserve as Desert Homestead Lodge at the base of a mountain looking out over the Naukluft mountains. Accommodation is in hut style cottages with thatched roofs, all individual from each other and each with a private viewing deck offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The main lodge itself is perfect for unwinding and offers an outdoor swimming pool and a viewing deck from where it is often possible to sight cheetahs, which roam the surrounding grasslands. Activities include visits to Sossusvlei, wildlife drives, hikes and horse-riding safaris.Features: 12 rooms, lounge, outdoor swimming pool, sun deck, restaurant, bar, viewing deck, safety box at reception and viewing deck. <br>Room facilities: Mosquito nets, ceiling fan, writing desk, private deck and en suite bathroom.
Kipwe, meaning blessed in Swahili, is nestled among boulders, facing out to superb scenery. Its eight rooms are round in shape, with large outside decks to admire the view. The outside, partially open bathrooms adjoining the bedrooms, have boulder, cement and rock walls, and roofs of rough mopane branches. The central area of the camp is raised and comprises four thatched domes. An outside boma area is an additional venue for fine-cooked meals. Activities at the camp include nature drives with the possibility of seeing the desert-adapted elephants in the dry season, Twyfelfontein excursions to the rock engravings and guided walks with Kipwe's experienced guides in front of the camp.
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Low season from £3235 per person
High season from £3495 per person
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Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£), based on two people sharing a twin-room. The prices which were valid at the time of publication, may be subject to change, particularly as a result of variable flight costs. You will be informed of any such changes prior to booking.
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