UNIQUE Travel
Julia Araes
P.O. Box 20709
Windhoek / Namibia
Tel: +264 (0)61 309013
Fax: +264 (0)61 309061
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Day 4: Lüderitz
We continue to Aus. On through the barren expanse of the prohibited diamond area to Luderitz, first European settlement dating back to the mid-1800s, a base to visit colonies of aquatic birds in the dune-bordered lagoon and the Diaz Cross, which you explore in the afternoon.
Day 5: Nubib Mountains
The continue towards the Nubib Mountains with a visit at the ghost town of Kolmanskop and have a brief stopover at Garub, a maintained water point where the legendary wild desert horses of the Sperrgebiet can be observed and photographed as they come to drink.
Day 6: Sossusvlei
We continue our journey towards one of the top destinations in the Southern region, Sossusvlei with its monumental dunes up to 325m when measured from the base. These star-shaped dunes are a sought after topic for artists and photographers.
Day 7: Sossusvlei
Enjoy an early morning drive into the Sossusvlei area where you will have picnic breakfast before exploring the dunes and its surroundings. On our way back to the lodge we will stop over at the Sesriem Canyon where centuries of erosion have incised a narrow gorge about 1 km in length.
Day 8: Windhoek Region
Our journey continues to the Windhoek region where we will check into our lodge which is a haven for peace and tranquility. After lunch we will enjoy a cheetah leopard feeding and have the rest of the evening at leisure.
Day 9: Windhoek
We depart for Windhoek where you will have time for some shopping before an afternoon township tour concluded with an optional dinner with a local family in the township or at a restaurant of your choice.
Day 10: Transfer to the Airport
After breakfast; you will be transferred to the airport where your explorer ends.
Itineraries – Namibia
10 Day: Rugged Namibia Tour
Highlights: Kalahari Desert, Fish River Canyon, Quiver Tree Forest, Lüderitz, Nubib Mountains, Sossusvlei, Leopards and Cheetahs, Windhoek
Options: Guided / Self-Drive
Accommodation: Lodging
Price: on request
Day 1: Kalahari Region
Travel to the south via Rehoboth, traditional home of the Baster people, and Mariental. We continue east to Stampriet with its plantations fed by natural springs. Follow the Auob River Valley to the Gochas area and the red, vegetated dunes of the Kalahari Desert.
Day 2: Keetmanshoop / Fish River Canyon
We travel south in the desert to picturesque Quiver Tree Forest for sightseeing and a picnic lunch. Onto the magnificent boulder-laden plains and hills east of the Fish River Canyon, second largest in the world.
Day 3: Fish River Canyon
Enjoy a guided excursion to explore the Fish River Canyon with its viewpoints high above the deep winding gorges.