What to Expect
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7 nights
Exploring Namibia’s red sand dunes in Soussusvlei, unforgetable kakaying experience in seal colony and be astonished with desert-adapted wildlife in the game-rich Etosha National Park.
Highlights
- Visiting Namibia most iconic destinations- Sossusvlei
- Explore the Sossusvlei desert and look for the red dunes ;
- Enjoy unforgetable Seal Kayaking experience in Walvis Bay
- Connecting all destinations with cozy charter flight (*Namibia is a vast counrty and transport can be very time-consuming)
- Etosha meaning "Great White Place”, hosts a vast array of wildlife
Depart Hong Kong in the evening to Windhoek, Namibia.
| Fly | Hong Kong - Doha |
Qatar Airways |
19:10-23:05 |
| Fly | Doha - Windhoek | Qatar Airways | 01:45-09:50 |
On arrival at Windhoek Airport in the afternoon, you will be greeted and connect a scheduled chrater flight to Sossusvlei.
On road transfer to your camp in the private Kuala Wilderness Reserve, which is the gateway to Namibia's Sand Sea with its towering dunes and clear starry skies. Settling into this new surroundings and discuss with your guide on what you would like to see or do in coming days. You may enjoy a refreshing dip at your private plunge pool, before the mouth-watering dinner to be served.
Dinner
Kulala Desert Camp
andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
Your day is filled with exciting and unique activities in the world-famous Sossusvlei and especially Deal Vlei and 'The Big Daddy'. After breakfast, you will get on a 4x4 vehicle for a nature drive, encounter with the desert-adapted wildlife, such as ostrich, springbok, gemsbok, spotted and brown hyena and cheetah are occasionally present.
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerKulala Desert CampandBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
After an early breakfast, you will transfer to the airstrip for flight to Swakopmund. Upon Arrival you will enjoy a private road transfer to your hotel in Swakopmund.
Private leisure by the beach in the afternoon while the coastal town is famous for mouth-watering seafood.
BreakfastStrand Hotel Strand Hotel - Sea View Room
In morning you will enjoy a Kayaking activity with the Cape Fur Sea in a colony of up to 50,000 cape fur sealsl!
After kayaking our representative will take you on a Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Excursion into the Namib Naukluft Park, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Giant sand dunes run straight into the ocean, creating beautiful sceneries and unique landscapes.
Breakfast, LunchStrand HotelStrand Hotel - Sea View Room
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for light aircraft flying to world-renowned Etosha National Park. After enjoying lunch at camp, head out to the grassy plains around a huge salt pan for game drive. “Etosha” means “White Place”, offer the most beautiful scenery as a lake after heavy rains and attracts large flocks of pink candy-floss colored flamingo.
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerOngava LodgeAndersson's Camp
Wake up early in the morning to search for your favorite wildlife on a game drive into neighbouring Etosha National Park to view the astonishing variety of life found in this spectacular environment. The area hosts a vast array of animals including the Big Five, as well as giraffes, and rare and unusual species like the black-faced impala, Hartmann’s mountain zebra.
In the afternoon, you could take a nature walks, photographic hides, lounging by the pool, or relaxing on your private deck are all wonderful ways to enjoy and reflect on your journey of a lifetime.
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerOngava LodgeAndersson's Camp
You will be transfer to airstrip for light aircraft to Windhoek after breakfast, at Windhoek connect a regional flight to Johannesburg.
| Fly | Windhoek - Johannesburg | South African Airways | 17:35-19:20 |
BreakfastThe Residence JohannesburgSaxon Hotel Villa & Sax
After a delicious breakfast,transfer to Johannesburg International Airport for your flight to Hong Kong.
| Fly | Johannesburg - Doha | Qatar Airways | 13:55-23:05 |
| Fly | Doha - Hong Kong | Qatar Airways | 01:50-15:05 |
Breakfast
Kulala Desert Lodge is situated at the foot of the majestic Sossusvlei Dunes and is the closest location to Sossusvlei (via a private gate exclusive to Wilderness Safaris vehicles). Scenic nature drives and walks are available; electric ‘fat bikes’ are a fun way to explore the spectacular open plains. A highlight is to experience the area on a hot air balloon safari (at extra cost).
The well-established Ongava Lodge is situated in the privately owned Ongava Game Reserve along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park, the vantage point is beautiful and overlooks a well-frequented waterhole and the plains beyond. Ongava Lodge offers luxury accommodation in 14 rock-and-thatch en-suite chalets. There are impressive views over the camp’s waterhole from the main lounge and dining areas and there is also an inviting pool to cool off in the heat of the day.
This luxury estate is conveniently located to allow access to the city (both Johannesburg central and Sandton) as well as a variety of nearby attractions. Whatever your day may entail, rest assured – you’ll savour your return. Get active in the sparkling pool or on the tennis court. Soak up the South African sunshine on the luscious lawns.
The Strand Hotel Swakopmund is located directly on the mole (promenade) in Swakopmund, surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic Ocean, with direct access to the main beach in town. On the fourth side, it backs up to the town’s beautiful central park, through which it is a short five minute walk to the historic centre of this charming, German, Victorian era colonial seaside town, with all its shops, cafés, restaurants and bars.
Located on the boundary of the world renowned Etosha National Park, the camp is nestled in mopane scrub with the scenic backdrop of the low Ondundozonanandana mountain range and is an exciting example of sustainable construction. Each of the 8 tents is raised on decks for enhanced views of the passing wildlife, while the main area overlooks a productive waterhole.
Originally a private home and host to many honoured guests, the art within the home portrays lives lived with guests and friends spending time together. Elegant. Luxurious. Unforgettable. Merging the finest culinary experiences, the ultimate in luxurious accommodation and the Award winning Spa, the Saxon will take you on an unforgettable journey. This is truly the place you can call home. Let the Saxon treat you to personalised, discreet service and unparalleled South African hospitality. Award-winning Leading Spa with extensive Hydro facilities and innovative Signature treatments.
Cradled against ancient mountains, the ten stone and glass desert villas of andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge blend the grandeur and solitude of the Namib with sophisticated elegance and comfort. Precious water from an underground spring feeds the refreshing lodge pool, while wildlife gathers at a nearby waterhole. Dune dinners in dramatic desert locations reveal the wonders of the open spaces, and the mysteries of the star strewn skies are unlocked by a resident astronomer.
The Strand Hotel Swakopmund is located directly on the mole (promenade) in Swakopmund, surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic Ocean, with direct access to the main beach in town. On the fourth side, it backs up to the town’s beautiful central park, through which it is a short five minute walk to the historic centre of this charming, German, Victorian era colonial seaside town, with all its shops, cafés, restaurants and bars.
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