Desert Symphony

 

Windhoek is a very compact town, and all of the main places of interest in the town centre can be easily reached on foot. There are several walking tour routes around the town covering the main places of interest, and a map can be picked up at the Tourist Information Office.

The huge red sand dunes at Sossusvlei are the most visited tourist attraction in Namibia and are part of the Namib Desert, one of the oldest deserts in the world which stretches along the western part of Namibia along the coast and up in to the south west of Angola.

Surrounded on three sides by the Namib Desert and on the fourth side by the Atlantic Ocean, Swakopmund is Namibia's busiest resort town and offers a huge array of activities. With its beaches, promenades, excellent restaurants, and a cooler climate, it is easy to understand why Swakopmund is such a popular holiday destination for overseas visitors and Namibians alike.

DAY 1 HEATHROW-WINDHOEK
Fly overnight from Heathrow via Johannesburg to Windhoek.

DAY 2 WINDHOEK
Arrive into Windhoek International Airport where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to explore Windhoek. Overnight: Kalahari Sands Hotel, or similar.

DAY 3 WINDHOEK-SOSSUSVLEI
Departing Windhoek, travel into the Namib Desert with its monumental dunes and spectacular colours. Arrive at the lodge where this afternoon's activities are optional and consist of nature drives or walking trails. Overnight: Namib Naukluft Lodge, or similar. (b,d)

DAY 4 SOSSUSVLEI
Travel into the heart of the Namib Desert (280 km) with some of the highest sand dunes on earth at Sossusvlei. Experience the tranquil Sossusvlei or the surreal Dead Vlei (on foot). Included is a picnic lunch before travelling back to the lodge via the Sesriem Canyon. Overnight: Namib Naukluft Lodge, or similar. (b,l,d)

DAY 5 SOSSUSVLEI-SWAKOPMUND
Drive via the Namib Naukluft Park to Swakopmund (280 km), an idyllic coastal town situated between the Namib Desert and the Atlantic Ocean. When in Swakomund you are free to relax or take advantage of the many optional activities available. Overnight: Swakopmund Hotel, or similar. (b)

DAY 6 SWAKOPMUND
Today is at leisure for you to enjoy this coastal town or to enjoy some of the activities available, such as dolphin viewing cruises, desert tours, quad biking and sand boarding. Overnight: Swakopmund Hotel, or similar. (b)

DAY 7 SWAKOPMUND-WINDHOEK-HEATHROW
Enjoy the morning in Swakopmund before an early afternoon transfer back to Windhoek International Airport (340 km) for your return flight via Johannesburg to Heathrow. (b)