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Southern Namibia Camping Adventure
Discover the age-old mystery of southern Namibia, where the world's oldest desert and ancient landscapes combine. This seven-day camping adventure is a must if you want to get way off the well-worn track.
Price: From US$1091 (Our pricing)
Duration: 7 days
Highlights: Namibia, Fish River Canyon, Kalahari, Luderitz, Sossusvlei, Windhoek
Includes: 6 nights serviced camping; all meals; guided road transfers; game viewing activities
Tour Brief
Join a small group for a fun and exciting camping expedition through
the south of Namibia. Your tour goes from
Windhoek
Windhoek
Surrounded by the stubble-covered Auas Mountains and the endless Khomas Hochland, Windhoek lies in a long valley fed by ancient hot springs in the central highlands of Namibia.
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to the
Kalahari
Kalahari
The Kalahari Desert in Namibia is a vast basin of semi-arid plains, dry savanna and moist woodland
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, the
Orange River and
Fish River Canyon
Fish River Canyon
Fish River Canyon in Namibia is one of the largest canyons in the world
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,
Luderitz
Luderitz
Luderitz - The Namib Desert and the logic-defying town
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, and
Sossusvlei
Sossusvlei
Sossusvlei is one of the most spectacular sights in Namibia with red sand dunes rising 300m into the air.
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.
Group sizes range from 1 to 16 and you travel in either a Landcruiser or a Minibus. All campsite meals are included and the camping is assisted - your participation is limited to setting up of tents.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Kalahari
The drive from Windhoek to the Kalahari on the first day is quite long with about six and a half hours' driving time. The road is all paved so it is a comfortable ride with plenty of time to stretch your legs on the way.
On the way: Stop in Rehoboth, traditional home of the Baster people; the Kalahari begins to make its infinite presence felt after Mariental.
When you're there: A late afternoon hike to the Quivertree Forest. The Quivertree is a strange-looking type of aloe and one of the world's rarest plants. In the morning, visit the Giants' Playground, where massive dolerite outcrops have eroded into fascinating shapes balanced on top of each other.
Accommodation: Quivertree Forest Campsite
Day 2: Orange River, Fish River Canyon
Many hours of Kalahari to fill as you head to the Orange River by way of the Fish River Canyon.
On the way: After a short stop in Keetmanshoop, take the gravel road to the Fish River Canyon main viewpoint, arriving mid-afternoon.
When you're there: Swim in the croc-free river, enjoy the malaria-free evening and relax at the water's edge.
Accommodation: Orange River Lodge Campsite
Day 3 and 4: Namib Desert, Luderitz
In this vast land, 200km or a three-hour drive is short. Drive north to Luderitz via Aus, which is a private reserve on the tip of the Namib-Naukluft Park and a beautiful corner of the Namib Desert.
On the way: Stop in Rosh Pinah for a comfort stop and traverse the Huib-Hoch Plateau.
When you're there: Hike into the mountains for a sundowner drink; look for the wild horses and discover the living desert; full day trip to Lüderitz, which includes an ocean cruise to The Sedina, Halifax Island to visit the African Penguin colony, Kolmanskop ghost town, Diaz Point, and a tour of the German architecture in the town.
Accommodation:
Klein-Aus Vista
Klein-Aus Vista
Klein-Aus Vista offers a range of accommodation options and is situated on the southern edge of the Namib-Naukluftn Park. The lodge is near Aus and about 120km from Luderitz making it an excellent base for exploring the southern reaches of the Namib.
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Campsite
Day 5 and 6: Sossusvlei
Drive for five hours on gravel roads northwards through the Namib Desert to Sossusvlei.
On the way: The scenery is harsh, dramatic and old. Ancient geological formations and vast plains mark you way with foreboding dominance.
When you're there: Arrive in the afternoon in time for a sundowner on Elim Dune on the edge of the great sand sea; early morning trip to Sossusvlei; hike up the dunes and explore the pans; hike to Sesriem Canyon in the cool of the afternoon.
Accommodation:
Sesriem Campsite
Sesriem Campsite
Like all of the properties owned and run by Namibia Wildlife Resorts, Sesriem is a basic, no-frills campsite with some serious benefits. Here you can enter Sossusvlei an hour earlier than anyone else, giving you free rein of the best light.
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Day 7: Windhoek
By now, you'll be used to long distances with nothing but beautiful, wild and desolate scenery punctuated by tiny rural towns. Head home to Windhoek on more small back roads. The journey should take between five and six hours to arrive at about 4pm.
On the way: A scenic drive with spectacular passes through the Namib-Naukluft Mountains and the Khomas Hochland Mountains.
When you're there: Your guide will take you straight to your hotel
Page last updated: 23 Jan 2012
We don't have any reviews of this exact tour but here's what people have said about their holidays. If you want to read more reviews, visit our client comments section. If you would like to submit your own review please use the contact form on this page.
We would like to commend the high service received from Namibian Tours and Safaris especially taking into account the short length of time you had to arrange this holiday for us. The recommendations and itinerary were ideal with the majority of our stay in each location being the right duration. The whole process of booking this holiday was hassle free and we would not hesitate in recommending your services to others.
We would specifically like to thank you, Alison, for all of your hard work which resulted in a truly fabulous holiday for us. Also, it was great to meet up with you in Solitaire where you expressed so much love for your country and this was clearly mirrored in the schedule and service you presented to us allowing us to experience this fantastic country. It will not be the case of 'if' we return to Namibia, it is more the case of 'when' we will return as we enjoyed it so much.
A special mention for Edward he did a super job – vouchers and maps were with our car hire agency at the airport – book presentation of whole trip was clear, easy to follow and complete. He even gave us his mobile No in case we encounter some problems. Really to recommend as Tour Operator and will use them again next time.
Road – all went well and thanks to have recommended a 4Wheel Drive Car – due to rough road conditions we appreciated – you could do it with a normal car and met tourists with B type cars but they took much longer for the journeys – had more issues with flat tyres and most admitted next time they will take a 4Wheel Drive Car.
Would like to thank you for all your time spent and hard work to find best places, difficult tasks due to budget restrictions. I will recommend you and your agency whenever I can – actually already did in Joburg – hope brings you some new customers - and of course will come to you for my next trip this time to South Africa hopefully in 2012.
Dear Wilmari,
Back home and I wanted to take a moment to thank you again for planning a perfect vacation for us. I was especially pleased that for the accommodation with dinner all knew about my allergies and cooked accordingly. The Cheetah experience made my daughter very happy and they were so kind to not even charge me for taking pictures.
Highlight of our trip was the stay in
The Fort
The Fort
With a range of desert-adapted architectural styles, The Fort in Onguma Game Reserve is an award-winning safari lodge near Etosha National Park.
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and we are determined to return one day.
As pointed out before, the
Namib Desert Lodge
Namib Desert Lodge
The Namib Desert Lodge, inside a private concession, is on the edge of the Namib-Naukluft Park with great desert views and comfortable rooms.
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I cannot recommend to anybody (fined for driving on their property and below average dinner buffet) and also the Olivia Guesthouse was a letdown when it came to the food (lunch and breakfast).
I have posted some pictures on Flickr, maybe you want to have a look and I'm always happy to read comments.
Last but not least: Could you please send us the itinerary you prepared for us and we received at arrival electronically? Some of my friends are interested to book the same trip with you.
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