TLD5 - The Living Desert

5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

Starting at Swakopmund, explore the desertscapes of the coastal desert, including the "Moon Landscape" valley of eroded hills, ancient welwitschia plains and the vast but extremely eco-sensitive lichen fields. From here spend two nights in the NamibRand Nature Reserve, where you can take a guided 4x4 excursion to Sossusvlei, site of the highest sand dunes on earth. The sight of the undulating sea of sand dune mountains is so beautiful it will be etched in your mind forever.

ITINERARY - (Eros Airport to Eros Airport)

DAY 1: Swakopmund

Meet your pilot at Eros Airport and fly by light aircraft to Swakopmund Airport. From there you will be transferred to the Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre and have the rest of the day at leisure to explore Swakopmund and enjoy optional desert excursions and activities.

Our local Afro Ventures office will gladly assist you with these arrangements. The Swakopmund Hotel has been built in and around the old station building, immaculately restored to its former glory. This is the ideal base from which to explore the quaint charm of Swakopmund, the stark contrast between sea and desert and the haunting open spaces of the area. Overnight at the Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre in a twin bedded room with en suite bathroom on a bed and breakfast basis.

DAY 2: Swakopmund

Today you will be collected from your hotel for a full day spent discovering the treasures of the coastal desert. The desertscapes of today include the "Moon Landscape" valley of eroded hills, ancient welwitschia plains, the vast but extremely eco-sensitive lichen fields and coastal sand dune belts which merge into beach and sea. Overnight at the Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre on a bed and breakfast basis.

DAY 3: NamibRand Nature Reserve

After breakfast you will be transferred to Swakopmund Airport for a low level scenic flight over the Namib desert to Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge. The lodge accommodates only 20 guests in intimate exclusivity and is situated in the northern reaches of the private NamibRand Nature Reserve, encompassing 180 000 hectares of pristine desert wilderness for residents only.

This afternoon the resident naturalist will take you on a 4x4 excursion to explore the open grass plains, fossilised sand dunes and red sand dune belts of the NamibRand. The excursion ends in the dunes with sundowners and a spectacular desert sunset against the towering Naukluft mountain range. Overnight at Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge in a twin bedded desert suite with en suite facilities on a full board basis, including activities.

DAY 4: NamibRand Nature Reserve

Early this morning, we set out on a guided 4x4 excursion to Sossusvlei, site of the highest sand dunes on earth. The sight of the undulating sea of sand dune mountains is so beautiful it will be etched on your mind forever. In the afternoon we return to the NamibRand and continue its exploration on foot or by 4x4 quad bike.

Return to the lodge for dinner and for star lovers, there is a chance to revel in the desert’s glittering night skies aided by a high powered computerised telescope in the lodge’s custom-built star gazing facility. Overnight at Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge on a full board basis, including activities.

DAY 5: End of Tour

You have last glimpses of the living desert on a morning desert excursion in the NamibRand before breakfast and your onward light aircraft flight to Eros Airport.

Tour Code - TLD 05
Description
Validity of Rates
PPS
SRS
The Living Desert
01/01/ - 30/06/2001
01/01 - 30/06/2001
01/07 - 31/10/2001
NAD 7728
NAD 7728
NAD 8828
NAD 2247
NAD 2247
NAD 2792

Transfers

  • PPS - Per Person Sharing
  • SRS - Single Room Suppliment
  • Prices are quoted in Namibian Dollars (NAD) and are valid as at 01 January 2001 but are subject to change without notice. Please reconfirm prices with us before finalising your arrangements.

  • All packages include the cost of emergency medical evacuation insurance and all prices are per person sharing a standard twin room

  • All rates subject to a minimum of 2 passengers travelling together

  • All airfares subject to change without notice. Prices are therefore subject to change should the airfares increase.

  • Where applicable all packages exclude domestic departure tax which is payable on all domestic departures (light aircraft transfers + commercial flights.

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