Day 1: Airport pick-up in Windhoek, Transfer to Mariental & Sunset game drive
Thanks for joining our 9-day Namibia safari! The driver guide will pick you up on time at Hosea Kutako International Airport. Later, we will head south to Kalahari savannah in 3 hours. In the afternoon, you can have a game drive with lodge in the private reserve. There are high chances to see animals like steenbok, springbok, kori bustard, and hartebeest. At dusk, you can admire wonderful sunset view. Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Kalahari Anib Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia
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Day 2: Half day Keetmanshoop tour, Sunset game drive
Today we will still drive south after breakfast, and have a half day safari in Keetmanshoop. Near Keetmanshoop is the massive Quiver tree, an aloe tree native to southern Africa that is possibly more than 100 years old. The Giant's Playground near Quiver Tree Forest is also an interesting natural attraction, with lots of huge dolerite rocks piled on the ground that are 180 million years old, perfect for tourists to take pictures. Return to lodge for lunch at noon. In the afternoon, you will have a game drive in the lodge's private reserve. If you're lucky, you'll find gemsbok, springbok, greater kudu, klipspringer and other animals. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Canyon Village Gondwana Collection Namibia
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Day 3: Fish River Canyon excursion, Drive to Luderitz & Sunset Drive
Today we will drive to the Fish River Canyon, the second largest canyon in the world and the largest in Africa. We will stay for about 3 hours there and visit 2 main lookout points. Afterwards, we will head northwest to Luderitz. After arriving at Sperrgebiet Park, start a game drive arranged by the lodge, and then enjoy a big dinner under the beautiful starry sky. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Klein-Aus Vista Desert Horse Inn Gondwana Collection Namibia
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Day 4: Full day tour to Luderitz and Kolmanskop
We will spend a full day to explore Luderitz and Kolmanskop. Luderitz is a port city in southwest of Namibia bordering the Atlantic Ocean. It is usually packed with a large number of flamingos, seals and penguins on its beaches. Not far from here lies Kolmanskop, once a thriving town because of the discovery of diamond mines. But bigger diamond mines were found in south Namibia, and the prompting miners swarmed into there, leaving Kolmanskop like a ghost town, where many movies and TV shows were shot. Finally we'll visit Wild Horses of the Namib to end the Namibia safari today. Due to severe water shortage, these horses have adapted to the desert climate and can travel for more than 30 hours without drinking water. Then we will return to the lodge for dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Klein-Aus Vista Desert Horse Inn Gondwana Collection Namibia
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Day 5: Leisure time in the morning, Drive to Sossusvlei
Today, you can enjoy the fascinating desert scenery in the morning and learn about the endemic flora and fauna of the desert. After lunch, we'll head to Sossusvlei, which is in Namib Naukluft National Park, the largest nature reserve in Namibia. We will stop for a while on the way so you can get off and stretch your body. Five hours later, we will arrive at our destination. Have dinner in the lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Namib Desert Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia, Sossusvlei
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Day 6: Half day Sossusvlei excursion, Sunset drive with the lodge
Today we need to get up early to enjoy a half day Sossusvlei excursion, a must-do during Namibia safaris. In the Sossusvlei area, you can find the famous red dunes in the Namib Desert. You'll also enjoy the highlights around Sossusvlei, like an 80-million-year-old red Dune 45, Big Daddy Dune about 325 meters tall, and a photographer's paradise - the white salt marshes Deadvlei. We will take a break on the way and enjoy a picnic while enjoying the surrounding scenery. Join the lodge on a sundowner drive in the afternoon. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Namib Desert Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia, Sossusvlei
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Day 7: Drive to Swakopmund, Stop at Walvis Bay Lagoon
In the morning, we will head to Swakopmund, the second largest city in Namibia. It will take about 4 hours on the way. We would take a break in the small town of Solitaire and try the highly rated Apple Pie if time allows. Then we will pass by Walvis Bay, one of southern Africa's most important wetlands, with its perennial flocks of flamingos and a variety of migratory birds that attract travelers and photography enthusiasts. We will stop at Walvis Bay Lagoon and take pictures. Have a self-paid dinner tonight. Swakopmund has many great restaurants and your driver guide will be pleased to recommend them to you. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Swakopmund Sands Hotel
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Day 8: Half Day Swakopmund Tour, Leisure afternoon
In the morning you will take part in an adventure: Living Desert Experience. Accompanied by local experts, we will learn about the wildlife of the Namib Desert with travelers from around the world. We can look for scorpions, snakes, lizards, and the native plants that live in the harsh environment. In the afternoon, you can arrange your time in this coastal city. It is recommended to experience some interesting extreme sports such as Catamaran Charters, Horse Riding, Pelican Point Kayak Tour, at your own expense. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Swakopmund Sands Hotel
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Day 9: Drive back to Windhoek, Airport seeing-off
Today we will return to Windhoek. Our Namibia safari tour will be over. The driver guide will send you to Hosea Kutako International Airport or the hotel in the city at your request. Wish you a pleasant trip home! Meals: Breakfast
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