Sossusvlei Express Safari - Namib Desert - Sesrium - Namib Naukluft Park - Namibian Sand Dunes

3 Day Sossusvlei Express Safari

For those clients limited time available, this short safari is the perfect solution, departing around lunchtime on Fridays from SWAKOPMUND or WINDHOEK and returning early afternoon on Sunday . Our base is close to the Sesriem gate with accommodation in permanent adobe style tents with en suite facilities and stunning views across the mountains and desert. An excellent way to experience the amazing sand dune sea of the Namib and Sossusvlei region.

Comfortable Lodge Safari

Departs: Every Friday from Swakopmund or Windhoek to Windhoek
Price: R3850/person sharing
Single Supplement: R600*see Special below*
Minimum Group Size: 2 + 1 guide
Maximum Group Size: 12 + 1 guide

Price valid until 31st Oct 2012

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT for single travellers wanting to share and travel between 1 November 2011 and 30 June 2012, we will match you with a single traveller of the same sex.

Contact us for your additional accommodation requirements in Swakopmund; Airport transfers; shuttle buses to Swakopmund; Intercape Bus tickets for neighbouring countries or flight tickets with Air Namibia.

ITINERARY:

Day 1 LODGE NEAR SESRIEM
Departure is from Swakopmund at 12 noon (wintertime 11h00) or Chameleon Guesthouse and Backpackers, Windhoek at 12noon (winter time 11h00).
SWAKOPMUNDdeparture – we drive through the Namib Desert via the Kuiseb Canyon and Solitaire.
WINDHOEKdeparture – we drive via Gamsberg Pass and meet with the safari vehicle before Gaub Pass to continue on to Solitaire and our camp.
We arrive at our camp late afternoon and have a chance to relax and enjoy the views before taking a short walk for sunset looking over the Naukluft mountain range.   Overnight is based in twin rooms or permanent tents with en-suite bathroom facilities.   Dinner prepared by your guide (D)  

Day 2 LODGE NEAR  SESRIEM 
Pre dawn departure from camp to arrive at the park gate for sunrise. We drive down an ancient river bed surrounded by towering sand dunes to the 2 x 4 parking area (approx 55km) and take a 4x4 shuttle into Sossusvlei where we can appreciate the beauty of this place in early morning light and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the region.
We explore this unique area on foot before heading into Dead Vlei with its large expanse of bleached cracked clay and skeletal camel thorn trees scattered around, contrasting with a backdrop of huge dunes with their ever-changing colours.
We can either walk or take the 4x4 shuttle back to our vehicle. En-route to our accommodation we will stop at the famous Dune 45 and climb this dune if we wish or just wander around the base. We return to Sesriem and visit Sesriem Canyon on foot before arriving back at our lodge late afternoon to watch the sunset over this spectacular desert. Overnight in twin share permanent tents or bungalows. Dinner is prepared by your guide. (BLD)

Day 3 WINDHOEK  
Leisurely breakfast before returning to Windhoek via Bullsport and Rehoboth, arriving prior to lunchtime where you will be dropped at your accommodation. (B)

Combine this safari with the Etosha Express to join the 6 days Dunes and Wildlife Experience – a fully accommodated safari visiting the two main highlights of Namibia and includes 1 night accommodation in Swakopmund, departing every Tuesday.