Group tour. Italian-speaking local courier / guide. Departures are guaranteed (min 2 / max 12 participants); subject to availability. Full board included. Transportation by 4x4: 2-8 passengers in a long wheelbase Land Cruiser or similar, or 8-16 passengers in an Iveco or similar. The type of vehicle used depends on availability.
minimum age: 8 years ***EXPERIENCES***
Kalahari: 4x4 safari at sunset
Sossusvlei, Deadvlei, Sesriem Canyon: excursion in the park
Damaraland: a walk among the rock paintings of the Bushmen and in the petrified forest.
Breakfast, departure to Kalahari Desert, I arrive at the lodge for lunch., A suggestive evening off-road excursion to admire the sunset from the red dunes while sipping an aperitif. During the trip, you will have the opportunity to see springbok antelopes, zebras, wildebeest, and even weaver birds (this activity may be moved to the following morning), return to the lodge, dinner, accommodation Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Seattle-Seatac Airport,
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Day 3 — Kalahari Desert → Sossusvlei
Breakfast, departure to Sossusvlei, stop for lunch during transfer, free afternoon, dinner at the lodge, accommodation Samuan Tiga, Yeh Pulu, Tegallalang & Tempio di Sebatu (full day lunch included), Little Sossus Lodge is located approximately 40 km from the entrance gate to Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon in Namib Nauklauft Park. Surrounded by the Nubib, Tsaris and Naukluft mountains, it offers a privileged location for exploring the Sossusvlei area. The lodge has been converted from an old farmhouse and offers guests a welcoming and homely atmosphere, immersed in the unforgettable and peaceful desert landscape. Furnished with ethnic African furniture and comfortable leather sofas, the lounge area is the ideal place to relax. The lodge has 19 chalets, all with private bathrooms, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.,
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Day 4 — Sossusvlei
Full board at the lodge, Wake up in the early hours of the morning to admire the spectacle of the sunrise on the highest sand dunes in the world, which change color with the changing light. The morning continues with a visit to Dune 45, 85 meters high, perhaps the most photogenic and most photographed one. By off-road vehicle, you reach Dead Vlei, a very suggestive salt pan created by the evaporation of a section of the Tsauchab River and surrounded by monumental dunes. The silence is almost unreal and the color contrasts are strong: the black of the "camelthorn" trees, the white of the clayey ground, the reddish tones of the dunes that stand out against the intense blue of the sky. On the way back, you explore the Sesriem Canyon, carved by the erosive action of wind and water 18 million years ago., The Namib is one of the oldest deserts in the world. It owes its fame to is majestic, towering dunes, encompassed by the vast Namib Naukluft Park., accommodation Samuan Tiga, Yeh Pulu, Tegallalang & Tempio di Sebatu (full day lunch included),
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Day 5 — Sossusvlei → Swakopmund
Breakfast, departure to, We leave the desert for the ocean: today's destination is Swakopmund, a curious city for the contrast between its typically German colonial architecture and the wild environment that surrounds it., as we make our way to the gates and exit the park, sit back and enjoy the scenery, lunch en route, hotel accommodation upon arrival, time at leisure for visiting the place, dinner, accommodation,
Day 6 — Swakopmund
Breakfast, day at leisure for optional activities, to be booked with the tour before departure, I would recommend the half-day cruise for dolphin and seal watching in Walvis Bay, or the full-day cruise with the addition of Sandwich Harbour., dinner, accommodation,
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Day 7 — Swakopmund → Damaraland
Breakfast, the journey carries on along the coastal road, through the fishermen village of Wlotzkasbaken and the small town of Henties Bay. After that, the road bends inland, running through the flat savannah of Damaraland. Here, in this exceptionally rich land both in terms of landscapes and archaeology, rises the huge Brandberg massif: with a height of 2,579 m, it’s the tallest mountain in the country. Arrival at the UNESCO-listed Twyfelfontein, boasting over 2,000 rock engravings dating back to the Later Stone Age. The rock formations and the remains of ancient volcanism are also a very fascinating sight., An hour-long walk to admire the rock paintings of the Bushmen; then you reach the petrified forest, about 50 km away, with enormous petrified tree trunks up to 34 m long and 6 m in diameter, dating back approximately 260 million years ago., stop at for lunch, in the afternoon continue to, dinner at the lodge, accommodation da Morena Pousada,
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Day 8 — Damaraland → Etosha National Park
Breakfast, departure to, visit a typical Himba village, where you will be able to observe the customs and daily routine of this fascinating people, lunch on arrival, afternoon game drive in the park, Etosha is Namibia's most famous national park. Covering an area of more than 22,000 square km, it’s a boundless, verdant savannah interspersed with bush. At its heart is the Etosha Pan – the largest salt pan in Africa, a landmark visible from outer space. The locals call it “The Place of Mirages”. The game drives take place along the routes connecting the many watering holes where the animals come to drink. You will have the chance to catch sight of elephants, giraffes and antelopes and, if you are lucky enough, even some large predators., the safari is carried out with the same means of transport as the tour, with your guide often proposing the possibility of an open vehicle safari for an extra charge (payable locally in cash) and if all participants agree., dinner at the lodge, accommodation Perú Facile Express,
Day 9 — Etosha National Park
Full board at the lodge, A day dedicated to discovering the abundant fauna that populates Etosha Park; only the southern section of the basin is open to visitors. Animal sightings take place around the waterholes where they drink, some of which are fed by underground springs. The variety is enormous, with 114 different animal species and 340 species of birds. It is easy to see giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, hyenas, lions, leopards, and antelopes such as kudu, oryx, and eland, but it is also possible to see endangered animals such as the black rhinoceros, cheetah, and black-faced impala. An extensive network of tracks connects thirty waterholes in different areas of the park., the safari is with same vehicle and guide of the tour, accommodation,
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Day 10 — Etosha National Park → Otjiwarongo
Breakfast, continue to, lunch at a restaurant, full day game drive in the private reserve with the lodge vehicles., dinner at the lodge, accommodation Hertz D Standard SCAR/SDAR,
Day 11 — Otjiwarongo
Breakfast, continue to, I will arrive at the airport no earlier than 12.30., please book flights departing after 14.30,
Notes
LUGGAGE: porterage is included for one medium-size baggage (max. 23 kg). Due to limited storage room, we cannot assure you can bring along extra baggage on the coach.
Rooms: Triple rooms are not available; it is not possible to accommodate 3 adults in the same standard room.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: before the start of the tour, all the participants must make sure they possess the required documents to enter the destination countries, and that such documents are comprehensive and valid.
MINIMUM AGE: At least 7 years, although we recommend a minimum of 10. Children from 6 to 12 years are allowed to join the safari at the rangers’ discretion.
SMOKING: smoking is prohibited in hotels and on coaches.
FINAL HOTEL LIST: as in the travel documents
HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The Organizing Body reserves the right to substitute the itinerary and/or the hotels to alternative of a similar or superior category in the event of unplanned circumstances, and if the safe and normal proceeding of the tour is threatened. Furthermore, when in the impossibility for all of the travellers to stay at the same hotel, the group will be split amidst several hotels of the same category.
TIPS: not included, but practically mandatory, unless there are serious shortcomings. We recommend: €5 per day for each driver/guide and ranger, and for each participant based on satisfaction with the service received.
MEALS: not included when not specified
PUNCTUALITY: you are advised to be punctual. No refund is issued to passengers failing to meet at designated time.
REFUNDS: If the tour or any part thereof cannot be conducted due to Force Majeure or Vis Majeure, the Company shall not be responsible to give any refund; also, no refund will be given for any portions of the tour unused by the traveler
TRANSFERS / VEHICLES: transfers, excursions, and scheduled visits are done with different vehicles depending on the number of participants. Approximately: up to 8 pax off-road vehicles like Stretched Land Cruiser or similar, from 8 to 16 Iveco or similar, with air conditioning.,
Starts from
11 days / 8 nights – from Windhoek to Otjiwarongo,
Meals
Key: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner, 200 km – about 3 hours
Price includes
Local driver/guide in Italian, meals: 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 9 dinners, accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar), admission to parks and sanctuaries, visits, excursions and game drives: as scheduled ans Green seat, Transportation by 4x4: 2-8 passengers in a long wheelbase Land Cruiser or similar, or 8-16 passengers in an Iveco or similar. The type of vehicle used depends on availability.,
Price does not include
Administration fees and “no-risk” coverage, trip cancellation, medical expense & baggage coverage, meals that have not been specified; beverage; any extra, tips, air travel and taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Important notes
On the last day, flight from Windhoek (not included): book a flight leaving after 15, With effect from 01 April 2025, Namibia has imposed a visa fee on Italian visitors.
The cost will be NAD 1600.00 (approximately €83.00) and must be applied for online, strictly prior to departure, at the following link https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/visaonarrival.
Tourists must present on arrival both the entry visa and fill in the Arrival Form. We recommend that you obtain the visa and print out the Arrival Form before departure.
Translated with DeepL.com (free version), no vaccination is required. The climate in Namibia is very dry, and the antimalarial prophylaxis is only recommended to travellers visiting the northern part of the country (for example, Caprivi and Kaokoland) during the rainy season – from November to March., Transport: up to 8 passengers off-road type Stretched Land Cruiser or similar; from 8 to 16 passengers Iveco or similar, with air conditioning., The participation of children aged 6-11 is always subject to the availability of hotels and vehicles., Triple rooms not available, single rooms upon request.,
Cancellation policies
A 20% deposit is required at the time of booking (non-refundable). For cancellations made within 60 days prior to the start of the tour, a 100% penalty applies.,
