3-Day Scenic Sossusvlei Adventure in Namibia from Swakopmund

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Swakopmund, Moon landscape, Welwitschia Plants, Solitaire Moon Mountain Luxury tented Camp
3 stops
1
After leaving Swakopmund , at 10h00, we stop over at the Lichen Fields and learn about Desert Fauna and Flora. We drive over the gravel plains to The Moonlandscape and view the 400 million year old area. We see the gravel plains, dolomite rocks and lava dykes. Its really like being on the moon. Listen to the quietness, see endlessly far and feel as if you are on another planet
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Welwitschia Plains
We continue through the Desert, discussing Mining and desert research on our way to the Welwitschia Plains. here we stop and learn about this age old Desert plant that really only has 2 leaves coming out of the stem, there are male and Female plants and the interesting little bugs that pollinate them. We then drive through the Namib Nauklufft park , hopefully find desert animals, like Oryx , Springbuck or Ostriches. on our way to Solitaire. En-route we will have a light lunch in the Namib desert and see Namibia's amazing geology. We learn about the larva flow era, mountain building era and the forming of the escarpment. A continuously varying and very interesting desert.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
3
Solitaire a tiny desert Service station where we stop to refuel. You can try their famous apple pie? a nice surprise out here in the desert. From here we travel for about 1/2 an Hour to Moon Mountain luxury Tented camp where we will be staying. Enjoy the breathtaking views, sunsets, and the refreshing private pool . Each unit has its own bath room and double beds. We have view the sunset and the amazingly clear starry sky
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Sossusvlei, Deadvlei, Big Daddy, Dune 45, Elim Dune, Sesriem relaxing at Lodge
5 stops
4
After an early breakfast we pack a light lunch and before it gets to hot, leave for Deadvlei. Here the 2km dune walk is taken to view old thorn trees that died hundreds of years ago and look like yesteryear. The fit can challenge Big Daddy at 380m one of the highest dunes in the world. Take water , sunscreen, a hat and good walking shoes along. Its at your own risk. We then drive to Sossusvlei , for Photos, a walk and a rest under the huge camelthorn trees. Its normally very hot in the Desert and care must betaken for heat exhaustion and dehydration. We leave for Dune 45, Dune 40 AND Elim Dune
3 hours • Admission ticket free
5
Dune 45
We stop at Dune 45 and take Photos or walk up the dune, most are exhausted after the earlier dune walk.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
6
We stop at Elim Dune, take photos and view the Oryx and Springbuck, maybe find a lonely Ostrich. Then head onto Sesriem canyon
10 minutes • Admission ticket included
7
Sesriem Canyon
Next we stop at Sesriem Canyon, go for a short walk and explore this wonder in the desert. An old river bed, eroded deep down , some places 10m and sometimes with a trickle of water. When first discovered in 1908 the farmers had to use 6 cattle thongs tied together to get water out for the cattle. Hence the Afrikaans name, SESRIEM, translated meaning 6 thongs. We leave the Park at midday , once completed, and go and enjoy the cool splash pool at our lodge
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
8
After viewing Sesriem and the deep gorges we make our way to our luxury tented Camp, where a cool pool is awaiting you. The dune walk has made you hot and sticky and the cool blue pool is inviting. Relax until the Dinner is ready. The amazing sunset with endless views lets you relax Please note we reserve the right to use another Lodge of this one is fully booked.
12 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Moon Mountain Lodge to Swakopmund
2 stops
9
Solitaire
After checking out at our Accommodation we leave for Solitaire to refuel before taking the desert road back to Swakopmund
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Swakopmund
our drive through the desert is about 4 hours to Swakopmund . We drop you off at your location
4 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

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