Namibian Discovery 11 days
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Summary: Namibia, a vast land, largely untouched, with a relatively small population, makes this exquisite destination the ultimate land of discovery. Endless horizons and golden desert dunes, surreal rock formations and rocky plains, Namibia inspires soul-searching and reflection and is an ideal country for your African safari or vacation.
What makes our Namibian Discovery Tour unique, is that it is an 'English only' guided tour of Namibia where most other operators offer English and Germany commentary.
Our Namibian Discovery Tour was designed taking into consideration the vast driving distances in Namibia. Therefore we have made the first day the longest drive to allow for the rest of the tour to be conducted at a slower pace, with two nights in each stop on the tour, with a relaxed last day to allow for flight connections
Highlights : Etosha National Park, bushman paintings in Damaraland, an area where wildlife roams freely with 'little' human habitation, Swakopmund, sand dunes of Sossusvlei, Namib Naukluft Park - one of the oldest deserts in the world
Itinerary
Day 1: (Sat) Windhoek 
SAT: On arrival at Windhoek Airport you will be met by a Thompsons Representative and transferred to your hotel with the remainder of your afternoon at leisure.
Accommodation: Safari Court Hotel or similar
(B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)
Day 2: (Sun) Windhoek – Etosha National Park (BB,D)
Depart Windhoek and he
ad north via Okahandja, for a visit to a local market, to shop for wood carvings and curios. We arrive at our lodge late afternoon.
Accommodation: Etosha - Rest Camp or similar
Day 3: (Mon) Etosha National Park (BB,D)
Today we will spend a full day in this world-class game park, visiting a number of waterholes to observe the wildlife. Etosha, translated, means ‘The place of dry water’ and here we get our first view of the magnificent pan.
Accommodation: Etosha - Rest Camp or similar
Day 4: (Tue) Etosha National Park (BB,D) 
We travel along the vast salt-pan with stops at various waterholes and game viewing en route. After lunch we continue through the Park and on to our overnight stop.
Accommodation: Etotongwe Lodge or similar
Day 5: (Wed) Etosha National Park – Damaraland (BB,D)
An early start to see the highlights of Damaraland - one of the last true wilderness areas in Africa. We head through Outjo, Khorixas, the capital of this region. We pass through scenic landscapes and Damara villages before we reach the Petrified Forest. We arrive at our lodge at lunch time.
Accommodation: Damara Mopane Lodge or similar
Day 6: (Thu)
Damaraland (BB,D)
We visit the rock engravings at Twyfelfontein, the fascinating geological features such as the Organ Pipes and Burnt Mountain. Afternoon at leisure.
Accommodation: Damara Mopane Lodge or similar
Day 7: (Fri) Damaraland – Swakopmund (BB)
We continue via Henties Bay to the charming coastal resort of Swakopmund. Spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure, with options including a visit to the museum, the aquarium, the crystal gallery, or simply to just explore the town.
Accommodation: Eberwein Hotel or similar
Day 8: (Sat) Swakopmund (BB)
Today is at leisure to explore further this charming town. Maybe indulge in a harbour cruise or do a Scenic flight, or perhaps one of the numerous adventure activities on offer.
Accommodation: Eberwein Hotel or similar
Day 9: (Sun) Swakopmund – Sossusvlei (BB,D) 
This morning we visit some of the regions natural wonders such as the ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis and the Moon Landscape before continuing to the edges of the Namib Desert and then proceed through the southern region of the Namib Naukluft Park, the Kuiseb Canyon, and the Gaub Pass before we reach our accommodation.
Accommodation: Namib Desert Lodge or similar
Day 10: (Mon) Sossusvlei (BB,D)
We visit the spectacular dunes at Sossusvlei, reputedly the highest dunes in the world. Energetic guests may choose to climb to the top of the dunes, before returning to our lodge.
Accommodation: Namib Desert Lodge or similar
Day 11: (Tue) Sossusvlei – Windhoek (BB)
This morning we have a leisurely start and drive through the scenic Spreetshoogte Pass (road conditions permitting) on to Windhoek. You arrive at your Windhoek city hotel at approximately 15h00 alternatively you can be dropped off at the Windhoek International Airport by 16h00.
Included
Transportation
Tours in an air-conditioned microbus or 16-seater sprinter.
Professionally Escorted
Discover Namibia with our professional English speaking Tour Guides.
Accomodation
Rooms with private facilities, on a twin share basis.
All accommodation is of a 3 star standard.
Dining Inclusions
9 Breakfasts and 7 Dinners
Plus
Namibian Wildlife Resorts Conservation Levy included.
Hotel porterage included
Please note
Tour starts from Windhoek city hotels and ends back at Windhoek city hotels with a drop off at Windhoek International Airport by 16h00.
The Operator reserves the right to offer accommodation of a similar standard subject to availability
Departures
Starts: Windhoek - Finishes: Windhoek05 November 2011
19 November 2011
03 December 2011
07 January 2012
11 February 2012
10 March 2012
31 March 2012
14 April 2012
05 May 2012
19 May 2012
02 June 2012
16 June 2012
30 June 2012
14 July 2012
04 August 2012
18 August 2012
01 September 2012
15 September 2012
13 October 2012
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