Namibia Desert Escape

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Namibia Desert Escape



Tour Description:

This flying safari promises a one-of-a-kind wilderness experience for seekers of the remote and profound. Marvel at the stark scenery, desolate coastlines, endless ancient valleys and desert-adapted wildlife.  How Your Trip Matters For the adventurous, this safari to the remote and beautiful deserts of Namibia is packed with experiences that benefit desert adapted wildlife while staying at eco-friendly camps. Highlights Explore the world's oldest desert from an unparalleled perspective on an unforgettable hot air balloon adventure. Discover the desert-adapted animals that live in this stark environment, like the unique lions and the conservation efforts to try and ensure their survival. Experience the thrill of tracking rhino with your expert rangers and learn about the work being done by Save the Rhino Trust. Enjoy Namibian hospitality at sustainable and ideally-situated tented camps.   MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences are conscious travel experiences chosen with great care based on the positive social or environmental impact they have both on their communities, and on those who experience them: our guests. You can identify these experiences across our trips by locating the MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience seal.

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Dates & Pricing

Wednesday 01 Jan 25 — Monday 31 Mar 25Starting at $10,195 Get a Quote
Sunday 01 Jun 25 — Friday 31 Oct 25Starting at $13,995 Get a Quote


Destination & Sightseeing

ITINERARY

Deserts and Dunes of Namibia
Day 1. Arrive Windhoek, Namibia Touch down in Namibia’s capital and transfer to your hotel for a relaxing evening. (D) Olive Grove Guesthouse 1

Deserts and Dunes of Namibia
Day 2. Windhoek / Sossusvlei Take flight to Sossusvlei, and a chic desert retreat from which to explore the untamed beauty of the Namib Desert. You can’t get much closer to the renowned dunes of Sossusvlei and the evocative panoramas of Dead Vlei than when you are staying at Little Kulala. One of the greatest concentrations of desert elephants can be found, along with Hartmann’s zebras, oryx, giraffes, springboks lion sand brown hyenas, and a unique population of protected desert adapted lion. (BLD) Wilderness Little Kulala 2

Deserts and Dunes of Namibia
Day 3. Sossusvlei Today enjoy an unforgettable hot air balloon adventure over the Namib Sand Sea, followed by a celebratory champagne breakfast. The vast, open dune fields beckon, offering thrilling adventures as well as time for solitude. An excursion in Sossusvlei includes climbing Big Daddy, one of the tallest sand dunes in the world. (BLD) Wilderness Little Kulala 3

Deserts and Dunes of Namibia
Day 4. Sossusvlei Hike through Sesriem Canyon with a breathtaking perspective on the gorge. Take in the majestic landscapes while riding an electric-powered fat bike. After dark, discover another realm of the Namib. Learn about the incredible formations of the stars and planets under the clear night sky. Enjoy a sleep-out under millions of stars on the deck of your suite. (BLD) Wilderness Little Kulala 4

Deserts and Dunes of Namibia
Day 5. Sossusvlei / Damaraland Fly to Damaraland and set off with your guide and explore this miraculous ecosystem marked by its minimalist beauty and wealth of arid-adapted wildlife. At the end of the day, relax on your deck and take in the vistas of the surrounding desert and mountains. (BLD) Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp 5

Deserts and Dunes of Namibia
Day 6. Damaraland Follow free-ranging populations of critically endangered desert- adapted black rhino across the Damaraland plains, and Going Green while Saving Rhinos at this classic eco-friendly tented camp. This region is recognized for having the largest free-roaming black rhino population in Africa and on safari you will learn about the exciting programs supporting wildlife conservation. (BLD) Desert Rhino Camp 6

Deserts and Dunes of Namibia
Day 7. Damaraland Continue your exploration of this rugged area. Join your guide for a nature walk and track the rhinos by foot. This evening, dine beneath the thatched roof of your outdoor boma and gather around the fire to share your day’s adventures. (BLD) Desert Rhino Camp 7

Deserts and Dunes of Namibia
Day 8. Damaraland / Depart Relish one last wondrous game drive before your departure. Arrive home with a lifetime of memories and a gallery of amazing images. (B) 8

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