Namibia Desert Escape
Namibia
8 days from $11,695 per person
* Prices are in US dollars, based on double occupancy.
The Highlights of Namibia Desert Escape
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.
Namibia is one of our favorite safaris for the adventurous traveler. Those that decide to venture here in 2021 will be rewarded with extra space and savings up to $1,540 per person. 10% savings will be applied to 2021 departures at time of booking. Restrictions may apply. Please contact a safari consultant with more details or to customize this trip.Highlights
Explore the pristine Skeleton Coast from above, viewing wildlife and the incredible scenery on a flight excursion.
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 well-equipped and ideally-situated tented camps.
Accommodations
1. Olive Grove Guest House
Namibia, Windhoek
Olive Grove Guest House is a small, upmarket guesthouse close to Windhoek city center. Catering to the needs of the discerning traveler, each of the en-suite bedrooms features a large veranda with tables and chairs for al fresco dining. The tastefully decorated lounge with fireplace and open plan kitchen creates a homey feel, while the sun lounge, plunge pool and tranquil garden invite you to unwind and relax under Namibia’s open skies. A guest computer is available to check emails and stay in touch with family and friends and complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the house.
2. Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
Namibia, Skeleton Coast
Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp is scenically located in a broad valley in the northern part of the private Palmwag Concession. Straddling the iconic Skeleton Coast National Park, its remote location is only accessible by light aircraft. Surrounded by rugged hills, the low-impact, fully solar powered camp consists of eight stylish, en-suite tents looking out over starkly beautiful scenery. The camp offers guests all the luxuries and amenities for an unforgettable stay. The main area comprises a lounge, bar area, dining room, library, fire pit and a deck where guests can cool off at the pool. A range of diverse activities showcase both the fascinating landscape and unique desert-adapted wildlife. Morning or afternoon drives are conducted as well as full-day excursions. In addition, nature walks from camp are a good opportunity to study the smaller creatures as well as the interesting plant life of the concession.
3. Desert Rhino Camp
Namibia, Damaraland
Desert Rhino Camp lies amongst rolling, rocky hills within the one-acre Palmwag Concession. As part of a collaborative effort with the Save the Rhino Trust, the camp has been instrumental in the preservation of these rare, desert adapted black rhino. Accommodations are in raised Meru-style canvas tents with front verandas to take in the magnificent vistas of the surrounding desert and Etendeka Mountains. Each tent features an en-suite bathroom with a hand basin, flush toilet and shower. The comfortable tented dining and lounge area offers uninterrupted views of the desert and mountains. Evening meals are taken around the fire pit, in front of the lapa (thatched roof supported by wooden poles) and the plunge pool welcomes you to refresh after a game drive or walk. Activities include game drives, rhino tracking on foot or by vehicle, guided nature walks, and birding.
Itinerary
Day 1. Arrive Windhoek, Namibia
Touch down in Namibia’s capital and transfer to your hotel for a relaxing evening.
Olive Grove Guesthouse
Day 2. Windhoek / Skeleton Coast
Take flight to the remote Kaokoveld, an area with rugged landscapes, dotted with welwitschia plants and dry riverbeds that lead to seas of soft sand dunes and phenomenal oases. Despite the arid environs, this landscape is inhabited by incredible desert-adapted plant and animal life. One of the greatest concentrations of desert elephant can be found, along with Hartmann’s zebra, oryx, giraffe, springbok, and even lion and brown hyena. (BLD)
Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
Day 3. Skeleton Coast
Depart on a full day overland excursion to the coast, taking in the wilderness and wildlife of the Hoanib riverbed and floodplain along the way. The coast is home to Cape fur seals, black-backed jackals and brown hyena. After lunch and weather permitting, a scenic flight back to camp, offers you phenomenal views of this dramatic landscape from the air. (BLD)
Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
Day 4. Skeleton Coast
Soak up the quiet solitude as the day dawns. Game drives showcase the magnitude of the landscape, while nature walks offer an exciting way to get an intimate perspective of the environment. For a fascinating adventure, take a day trip to one of the desert oases. (BLD)
Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp
Day 5. Skeleton Coast / Damaraland
Fly to Damaraland and the land of the rhinos as you travel to your next classic tented camp. This region is recognized for having the largest free-roaming black rhino population in Africa. (BLD)
Desert Rhino Camp
Day 6. Damaraland
Set off with your guide and explore this miraculous ecosystem marked for its minimalist beauty and a surprisingly 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)
Desert Rhino Camp
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
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)
Pricing
Land Arrangements (Price per person)
**Surcharges Apply .10% savings will be applied to above 2021 departure prices at time of booking. Restrictions may apply. Please contact a safari consultant with more details or to customize this trip.
Air Arrangements (Internal Airfare)
Included in land arrangements
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