Guided Namibia Tour

5 Day Sossusvlei and Swakopmund Tour

Book the 5 Day Sossusvlei and Swakopmund Tour in Namibia and enjoy this magical journey to Namibia's premier nature reserve where you will spend 2 nights' stay in the Namib Desert with 2 nights at the beautiful coastal town of Swakopmund.

The first part of this exciting Sossusvlei and Swakopmund Tour starts with a stay in the Namib Naukluft Habitat, a unique 25 000 ha Private Desert, which stretches from the Namib Desert to the Naukluft mountains, bordering the Namib Naukluft Park on both sides. This private nature reserve is home to a variety of desert-adapted game including springbok, ostrich, earth wolf, bat-eared fox, and many more. The Namib Desert also holds the title for the oldest living desert on earth, with flora and fauna perfectly adapted to this harsh environment and home to the highest accessible dunes in the world.

After an eventful two days spent in the desert, you will make your way to Swakopmund via Gaub & Kuiseb Pass. This coastal holiday town with its many colonial buildings and a distinctly German character is known as a paradise for extreme sports. Some of the popular activities include sandboarding, paragliding, dune carting, hot air ballooning, shark fishing, and quad biking. The stretch of this Atlantic coast is also famous for beach angling. Those not looking for death-defying activities will enjoy the various attractions in Swakopmund like the Cape Cross Seal Colony, the National Marine Aquarium, and the Rossmund Desert Golf Course, one of only five all-grass desert golf courses in the world.

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HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Excursion into the Sossusvlei Desert & Dead Vlei.
  • Guided walk through Sesriem Canyon.
  • Sunset nature Drive to the Marble Mountain.
  • Free time in Swakopmund (optional excursions available).

The Sossusvlei and Swakopmund Tour departs from Windhoek at 14h00.
Pick up from Walvis Bay Airport & Swakopmund available on request.

This tour is an extended version of the 3 Day Sossusvlei Tour.

Summary

4 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch & 2 Dinner

5 Day / 4 Nights
Namibia

Day 1: Windhoek – Namib Desert.
You will be met at your establishment in the capital just before 14h00. Depart from Windhoek and we’ll first pass the Kupferberg Pass. We drive along cattle farmland and see a few farmhouses along the way. The landscape is hilly and we can enjoy some nice views over fertile valleys. As we continue, the vegetation changes and the farmland is used for sheep and goat farming. We take the turn via the scenic and steep Spreetshoogte Pass. Enjoy an undisturbed view on top of one of the steepest passes in Namibia! We will stop at the small settlement Solitaire and continue to the beautifully set Namib Naukluft Lodge & Soft Adventure Camp. Both establishments are located on the private nature reserve: NamNau Habitat, which hosts a variety of desert-adapted game like springbok, ostrich, earth wolf, bat-eared fox and many more.
Standard Version Accommodation - Soft Adventure Camp
Superior Version Accommodation - Namib Naukluft Lodge

Day 2: Namib Desert.
An early morning rise with a snack before leaving enables you to arrive at Sesriem, the Park’s gate at around sunrise. The route leads along and also across the Tsauchab dry riverbed, which has found a way through the dunes until it reaches the claypan – the Sossusvlei. After a good rainy season – about every 7 to 10 years – the Tsauchab River runs in full flood and fills the Vlei with water. For months it remains here and offers sensational scenery with prolific birdlife.
The early morning sun offers spectacular pastel colours in the star-shaped dunes. This is the highlight for the keen photographer. Your first stop will be at Dune 45 before we continue to the Sossusvlei. Climb one of the dunes – there are plenty – and you might be overwhelmed by the sight of the dynamic and living desert!
Breakfast will be served in form of a picnic under one of the shady camelthorn trees before you continue to the base of the ‘Dead Vlei’. It is quite a walk over patches of dunes that are crossing your way. When you arrive you will be paid off for your efforts – the scenery is awesome!
We will visit the Sesriem Canyon, a 30 metre deep rift before we return to our base Namib Naukluft Lodge and the Soft Adventure Camp for a late lunch.
During the late afternoon, a sundowner-drive to the natural marble mountains on this 25,000 ha private nature reserve is included.
Standard Version Accommodation - Soft Adventure Camp
Superior Version Accommodation - Namib Naukluft Lodge

Day 3: Namib Desert – Swakopmund.
08:30 Departure and return to Swakopmund via Gaub & Kuiseb Pass. You will pass Namibia’s largest nature reserve, the Namib Naukluft Park. We pass the Vogelfederberg and shall drive through Namibia’s harbour town Walvis Bay, before we arrive in Swakopmund at around 12:30.
End of accompanied part of the itinerary. The rest of the day is at leisure. Enjoy the afternoon on a walk through this premier coastal holiday resort by foot.
Standard Version Accommodation - Pension Rapmund or similar guesthouse
Superior Version Accommodation - Hansa Hotel

Day 4: Swakopmund.
You have the full day at leisure and we would suggest (excursions are not included) one of the following optional excursions in the morning: a catamaran boat cruise from the Walvis Bay yacht harbour or a quad-bike / sand-boarding experience in the dunes around Swakopmund. In the afternoon, the following optional excursions are very popular: An excursion to the highlights in the desert: The ‘Moonlandscape’, the Swakop River valley and the ancient and endemic plant: Welwitschia Mirabilis. Otherwise – join a scenic flight along the coastline. The choice is yours – please contact us for your individual excursion.
Standard Version Accommodation - Pension Rapmund or similar guesthouse
Superior Version Accommodation - Hansa Hotel

Day 5: Swakopmund - Windhoek.
At around 06:30 you will be met at your establishment and the scheduled bus service will bring you from Swakopmund to Windhoek. Arrival in Windhoek at around 13:00.

Swakopmund and Sossusvlei Tour


Standard Tour
  South African Rand
US$
(Subject to ROE)
EURO
(Subject to ROE)
01 Jul 2023 -
31 Oct 2023
R 13,355 pp sharing
R 14,835 pp single
US$ 722 pp sharing
US$ 802 pp single
€ 668 pp sharing
€ 742 pp single
01 Nov 2023 - 14 Mar 2024 R 12,355 pp sharing
R 13,835 pp single
US$ 660 pp sharing
US$ 740 pp single
€ 610 pp sharing
€ 680 pp single
15 Mar 2024 - 30 Apr 2024 R 13,355 pp sharing
R 14,835 pp single
US$ 715 pp sharing
US$ 790 pp single
€ 660 pp sharing
€ 730 pp single
01 May 2024 - 30 June 2024 R 12,955 pp sharing
R 14,435 pp single
US$ 690 pp sharing
US$ 770 pp single
€ 640 pp sharing
€ 710 pp single
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 R 13,355 pp sharing
R 14,835 pp single
US$ 715 pp sharing
US$ 790 pp single
€ 660 pp sharing
€ 730 pp single

Superior Tour
  South African Rand
US$
(Subject to ROE)
EURO
(Subject to ROE)
01 Jul 2023 -
31 Oct 2023
R 14,810 pp sharing
R 16,825 pp single
US$ 800 pp sharing
US$ 910 pp single
€ 741 pp sharing
€ 842 pp single
01 Nov 2023 - 14 Mar 2024 R 13,810 pp sharing
R 15,825 pp single
US$ 740 pp sharing
US$ 845 pp single
€ 680 pp sharing
€ 780 pp single
15 Mar 2024 - 30 Apr 2024 R 14,810 pp sharing
R 16,825 pp single
US$ 790 pp sharing
US$ 900 pp single
€ 730 pp sharing
€ 830 pp single
01 May 2024 - 30 June 2024 R 14,410 pp sharing
R 16,425 pp single
US$ 770 pp sharing
US$ 875 pp single
€ 710 pp sharing
€ 810 pp single
01 Jul 2024 -   31 Oct 2024 R 14,810 pp sharing
R 16,825 pp single
US$ 790 pp sharing
US$ 900 pp single
€ 730 pp sharing
€ 730 pp single

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Included:

  • Tour in a small group (2 to 8 passengers) with an English-speaking driver/guide
  • Transport in a 4x4 Landcruiser or Double Cab, Landrover or VW Microbus – all with air-conditioning.
  • 2 nights in the Namib Desert:
    Standard Version - Soft Adventure Camp
    Superior Version - Namib Naukluft Lodge
  • 2 nights in Swakopmund:
    Standard Version - Pension Rapmund or similar guesthouse
    Superior Version - Hansa Hotel or similar
  • 4x Breakfasts, 1x Lunch, 2x Dinners
  • Sossusvlei Excursion
  • Sunset drive to the Marble Mountains.
  • Park-entrance-fees
  • Porterage
  • Still and sparkling water on board the vehicle.

Excluded:

  • Flights
  • Visas
  • Drinks
  • Optional excursions/activities
  • Personal insurances
  • Tips
  • Personal items

*All Tours depart from Windhoek, however, pick up/drop off is available from Swakopmund or Walvis Bay Airport (please contact us to arrange)

A Single Traveler Policy will apply if only one person is confirmed for the specific date of departure.
The minimum number of participants will be 2.
Contact your agent for more details about the charges that will apply.

Getaway Africa reserves the right to amend rates brought on by fuel charges or rate changes by suppliers without prior notice.
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