Splendid Deserts of Namibia (G07) GUIDED TOUR 15 DAYS 14 NIGHTS
Kalahari South - Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - Keetmanshoop - Fish River Canyon - Orange River - Aus - Tiras Mountains - Sossusvlei 15 Days / 14 Nights
Introduction
The desert landscapes of Namibia have always been alluring and menacing at the same time. This desolate region is characterized by rough landscapes and pure nature and is therefore sparsely populated. What better way to explore this area than by joining this guided tour?
Valid for Travel till 31 October 2025
Minimum for 4 participants Maximum 8 participants
Valid for Travel from 01 November 2025 to 31 October 2026
Minimum for 4 participants Maximum 8 participants
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Itinerary
Day 1: Hosea Kutako International Airport - Kalahari South
Arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport, where you will be met by your guide. You will depart Windhoek early morning and continue via the towns of Rehoboth, Uhlenhorst, Stampriet and Aranos to Kalahari Game Lodge.
It is a long day’s drive, but all worth it.
Overnight at Kalahari Game Lodge
Activities included: nature drive.
Meals included: full board.
Day 2: Kalahari South
Today we are out to track the lions on the 23 000-hectare lion camp which forms part of the 43 000-hectare reserve of Kalahari Game Lodge. There are eighteen lions in the lion camp of the Kalahari Game Lodge.
The lions are tracked by the radio signal from the collar-transmitter. Every stalk is crowned with success and visitors can watch these impressive animals in the wild.
Overnight at Kalahari Game Lodge
Activities included: lion tracking.
Meals included: full board.
Day 3: Kalahari South - Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
The route today takes us further into the Kalahari and into the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park situated on the western boundary of the Republic of South Africa bordering Namibia. After the border crossing formalities at Mata Mata, we will continue to one of the Wilderness Camps in the southern area of the Park.
Overnight at Namibia Tracks & Trails Mobile Safari
Activities included: game viewing drive.
Meals included: full board.
Day 4: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Early morning game viewing drives into the park in search of the Kalahari predators and plains game.
Overnight at Namibia Tracks & Trails Mobile Safari
Activities included: game viewing drive.
Meals included: full board.
Day 5: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Early morning game viewing drives into the park in search of the Kalahari predators and plains game.
Overnight at Namibia Tracks & Trails Mobile Safari
Activities included: game viewing drive.
Meals included: full board.
Day 6: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - Keetmanshoop
Leave the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park via Mata Mata in a full day’s journey through the desert-dominated landscapes to a picturesque Quiver Tree Forest.
Overnight at Mesosaurus Fossil Camp
Activities included: none.
Meals included: full board.
Day 7: Keetmanshoop - Fish River Canyon
Today we will journey through the town of Keetmanshoop to the spectacular northern fringes of the Fish River Canyon.
Overnight at Canyon Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia
Activities included: none.
Meals included: full board.
Day 8: Fish River Canyon
The Fish River Canyon features a gigantic ravine, in total about 100 miles (160 km) long, up to 27 km wide and in places almost 550 meters deep. It is the longest interior river in Namibia and you have the chance to see it today! Overnight at Canyon Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia
Activities included: excursion to the Fish River Canyon.
Meals included: full board.
Day 9: Fish River Canyon - Orange River
Today we take the route that follows the winding course of the Orange River with its stark contrast rich landscapes between sky, water and sand to the village of Aussenkehr on the banks of the river. Enjoy an unforgettable sundowner during a trip on the floating raft of this special retreat.
Overnight at Norotshama River Resort
Activities included: none.
Meals included: breakfast.
Day 10: Orange River - Aus
A sea of bright flowers in the vast plains of the southern Namib after the soft winter rains is a unique attraction in the Gondwana Sperrgebiet Rand Park. Experience the most bio-diverse desert of the world during this scenic drive into this nature park.
Overnight at Klein-Aus Vista Eagle's Nest Chalets Gondwana Collection Namibia
Activities included: none.
Meals included: full board.
Day 11: Aus
A day excursion to the coastal town of Luderitz with a visit to the famous Kolmanskop ghost town is planned for today.
Overnight at Klein-Aus Vista Eagle's Nest Chalets Gondwana Collection Namibia
Activities included: excursion to Kolmanskop.
Meals included: full board.
Day 12: Aus – Tiras Mountains
Halfway between Aus and Sesriem, amidst the scenic Tiras Mountains on the edge of the Namib Desert lies the Koiimasis Ranch, which will be home for the night.
Overnight at Koiimasis Ranch
Activities included: none.
Meals included: full board.
Day 13: Tiras Mountains - Sossusvlei
Today we travel through some of Namibia’s most spectacular sceneries along the western escarpment of the Rooisand ridge. Vast expanses of yellow savannah are dotted with shrubs and solitary camelthorn trees. Distant mountain ranges take on different nuances of purple and blue as the day progresses.
Overnight at Hoodia Desert Lodge
Activities included: none.
Meals included: full board.
Day 14: Sossusvlei
Very early departure today into the Namib Naukluft Park to witness one of Namibia’s most scenic attractions - the Sossusvlei and the highest dunes of the world. Visit the nearby Deadvlei, a dried out natural water pan with its dead acacia tree trunks rising to the blue sky. The Sesriem Canyon is another attraction worthwhile seeing en route back to the lodge. A relaxing sundowner on top of the nearby ridge ends off an unforgettable day in the desert.
Overnight at Hoodia Desert Lodge
Activities included: sightseeing at Deadvlei and the Sesriem Canyon.
Meals included: full board.
Day 15: Sossusvlei – Hosea Kutako International Airport
Today we will travel back to Windhoek via the scenic Remhoogte pass and the spectacular Naukluft mountain range with lunch stop at the Oanob Resort and dam near Rehoboth ends this adventure packed tour.
Your guide will drop you off at the Hosea Kutako International Airport in time for your outbound flight.
Take care of all formalities and bid farewell to Namibia; we wish you a safe journey home.
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Included in this travel option:
• Travelling costs as per itinerary; game drives, activities, entrance- and park fees;
• Accommodation in double rooms;
• Meals as per itinerary;
• Experienced guiding in English or German;
• VAT and bed levy.
Excluded from this travel option:
• Expenses of a personal nature, i.e. laundry, telephone, gratuities, souvenirs, etc.;
• Personal-, medical- and evacuation insurances;
• Additional activities;
• Alcoholic beverages and drinks.
PLEASE NOTE:
• Minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 participants are required for this tour;
• It is compulsory for all guests to have comprehensive cancellation-, default-, baggage-, emergency evacuation- and medical insurance for the duration of the trip;
• The operator reserves the right to change the itinerary;
• Services and accommodations are subject to availability at the time of booking;
• All relevant booking conditions of Namibia Tracks & Trails and/or any other booked services will apply to your travel arrangements;
• The relevant cancellation policy applies should you fail to join or start your safari/journey for any reason, including airline delays or missed connection. Please ensure you have adequate travel insurance for this purpose. You become liable for cancellation penalties immediately on confirmation of booking services;
• Passports must be valid (usually for at least 6 months after date of travel) and still have at least 3 blank visa (not endorsement) pages;
• All visa requirements must be fulfilled and these are your responsibility.