Overview
Namibia's Namib Desert, utterly unlike any other place on earth, is the oldest on the planet, a sea of red sand sculpted into fantastic dunes. Your days are filled with early morning 4WD excursions to the magnificent Sossusvlei dunes and the vlei itself, the dry riverbed of the Tsauchab River, along with afternoon excursions to explore the desert landscape and its unique flora and fauna. Accommodations are at Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, a luxurious desert wilderness retreat with a magical atmosphere, and the Galton House in Windhoek.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Windhoek, Namibia / Sossusvlei Dunes
Arrive at the Windhoek International Airport, where you are met for transfer to the Galton House for overnight...meals on your own
Windhoek, Namibia / Sossusvlei Dunes - Day 1
Galton House
Windhoek, Namibia
Day 1 (1 night)
This welcoming nine-room hotel, just a 10-minute shuttle drive from the center of town, offers a personal and informal atmosphere. Guest rooms are decorated in an inviting modern style, with wildlife photography adorning the walls. Communal areas include a large lounge, indoor and outdoor dining areas, and a small swimming pool. The hotel is named after the explorer and polymath Francis Galton, who produced the first maps of Namibia's interior.
Days 2-4
Sossusvlei Dunes / Namib-Naukluft Park
Transfer to the airport for your charter flight to Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, set on an ocean of dunes in Namib-Naukluft Park. These celebrated dunes tower 1,000 feet from the acacia-dotted desert pans and their intense red-orange color is picturesque in the morning and evening light. The Namib Desert, utterly unlike any other place on earth, is the oldest on the planet, a sea of red sand sculpted into fantastic dunes. Namib-Naukluft Park offers an extraordinary range of desert habitats that shelter ostrich, springbok, oryx, and baboon, as well as the endangered Hartmannís zebra, a prime example of desert adaptation. Your days are filled with early morning 4WD excursions to the magnificent Sossusvlei dunes and the vlei itself, the dry riverbed of the Tsauchab River, along with afternoon excursions to explore the desert landscape and its unique flora and fauna. Optional balloon safaris, at extra cost, offer incredible views of Sossusvlei, with its soft hues of pink and gold. Overnights at Sossusvlei Desert Lodge...BLD each day
Sossusvlei Dunes / Namib-Naukluft Park - Days 2-4
Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
Namib Desert, Namibia
Days 2 to 4 (3 nights)
With sweeping views of the surrounding mountains and rock formations, Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is the perfect place to rest and rejuvenate following our explorations of Sossusvlei's red sand dunes. Guest rooms at Sossusvlei Desert Lodge are decorated in neutral desert colors and feature air-conditioning, private verandas with chaise lounges, king-sized beds, and an above the bed skylight that offers incredible views of the stars. For the ultimate in stargazing, Sossusvlei has an observatory where you can learn about the stars from the resident astronomer. Breakfast at Sossusvlei includes an array of offerings like fruit, cheese, eggs, and waffles. At dinner by lantern-light, you'll have the opportunity to try grilled wild game, including oryx gazelle.
Day 5
Windhoek
Morning flight by scheduled charter from Sossusvlei to Windhoek...B
