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Peer into the depths of Africa's largest canyon, admire the stark beauty of Sossusvlei's ancient backdrops and see the shimmering expanse of the Etosha Pan on this expedition through Namibia's surreal landscapes.
Peer into the depths of Africa's largest canyon, admire the stark beauty of Sossusvlei's ancient backdrops and see the shimmering expanse of the Etosha Pan on this expedition through Namibia's surreal landscapes.
Your epic encounter with Namibia kicks off in its capital, Windhoek. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy a day at leisure - play a round of golf on the superb 18-hole golf course or relax in the swimming pool before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception and dinner.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Windhoek Country Club Resort
Embrace the freedom of the open road as we venture into the Kalahari Desert - Namibia's boundless, sandy beauty. We make our way through the historic town of Rehoboth, a former mission station just north of the Tropic of Capricorn, then take our front-row seats on a scenic nature drive through this 'thirst land', where trees loom and rocky shadows stretch out on the horizon against the setting sun. Arrive later at one of Trafalgar's 'Stays with Stories' - the elegant Zebra Kalahari Lodge, located within the Intu Afrika Private Game Reserve.
Kalahari Desert – Keetmanshoop – Fish River Canyon
See the iconic forest of Quiver Trees - the towering aloes from which the San people fashion their quivers to this day. After a short stop in Keetmanshoop with free time for lunch, travel to Naute Dam before arriving at your motor-themed lodge to savour a spectacular Namibian sunset.
Peer over the ancient chasm carved by the Fish River to form Africa's largest canyon. Carved over millennia, the Fish River Canyon's gigantic ravine provides sanctuary to klipspringer, zebra and even wild horses. We continue our journey to the spectacular Auas Mountains where you'll spend the afternoon getting close to nature.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Desert Horse Inn
Starting at Canyon Lodge or Canyon Village, this three hour drive is the perfect opportunity for you to acquaint yourself with Gondwana Canyon Park. You will learn useful and fascinating facts about the geology and the adaptability of flora and fauna in Gondwana Canyon Park.
Adult Price: N$560.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 5
Aus – Maltahohe
Immerse yourself in the Southern Namib region admiring desert vistas and expansive skies as we conquer the open road. We pay a visit to Baron von Wolf's Duwisib Castle to learn about its history as a gift of love for his American wife. After a day of exploring, you'll want to settle in to the comfort of your lodge and spend the afternoon relaxing.
The best time to spot wildlife is either early mornings or late afternoons, and you’ll get to pick your preferred time of day for this thrilling nature drive through the striking landscapes between the Nubib and Tsaris mountains. Climb aboard your safari vehicle and keep your eyes peeled for the chance to spot all kinds of wild animals including southern white rhino, mountain zebra, giraffe, springbok, oryx, ostrich, lechwe, eland and gnu. If you’ve got your sights set on the region’s nocturnal creatures, you can also head out on a night game drive to spot the more elusive creatures of these desert landscapes.
Adult Price: N$580.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 6
Maltahohe – Sossusvlei – Namib Naukluft National Park
In a country renowned for its epic landscapes, competition for the top spot is tough. But it is Sossusvlei that rightly deserves this crown and it is where we begin our adventure today. Gaze up at the towering Dune 45 surrounded by the eerie, but beautiful salt pans, then explore the ravine walls of the Sesriem Canyon, carved out by the Tsauchab River. We journey past the Namib Naukluft Mountains that are a haven for the rare Hartmann's mountain zebra, then set off on a 4x4 drive into the depths of the Namib Desert under whose glittering canopy of stars we'll stay tonight at one of Trafalgar's 'Stays with Stories' - the Namib Naukluft Lodge.
During the late afternoon hours our overland vehicles will do a beautiful drive on this Private Nature Reserve, where you can usually see some of the common game, like oryx, springbok and ostrich. A stop for sunset at the natural marble mountains will enable you to have a view as far as your eye can see. These vast plains are beautiful and so typical for the Namib region. Enjoy an optional drink or two and watch the sun go down peacefully before returning to your accommodation.
Adult Price: N$250.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 7
Namib Naukluft National Park – Swakopmund (2 Nights)
After breakfast, we drive to the German-inspired seaside town of Swakopmund with its colonial buildings and encroaching desert. After a leisurely afternoon, we embark on a sundowner tour into the sands of the desert and an opportunity to snap a selfie on the crest of Dune 7, the highest dune in Namibia.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Strand Hotel
Grab your boat shoes for a catamaran cruise from Walvis Bay to Pelican Point, where you'll be welcomed by the resident pelicans, Cape fur seals, dolphins and, when in season, whales. Watch the playful seals bustling around and basking in the sun, and perhaps even tick Namibia's 'Marine Big 5' off your list if you're lucky enough to spot all five - seals, dolphins, turtles, whales and mola molas. Then enjoy a delicious lunch onboard, with plenty of fresh oysters just plucked from the bay.
Adult Price: N$995.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 8
Swakopmund At Leisure
Live life in the fast lane and embark on some of Swakopmund's action-packed activities such as quad-biking, sand-boarding, or a catamaran trip. Make the most of your free time by sampling Black Forest cake and Florentiners at one of the town's quaint German Bäckerei or indulge in some locally brewed Windhoek Lager. Then it's time to 'Connect with Locals' and savour some hearty vetkoek with a Damara family in Swakopmund's Mondesa Township during our Be My Guest experience. Watch how the dough rises in a traditional three-legged potjie pot as you learn about life in the township.
Follow Namibia's salt route en route to Damaraland, a place where mysterious flat-topped lava mountains and petrified trees cast shadows across the terracotta-coloured terrain. We make an important stop at Twyfelfontein to admire its ancient rock engravings, then explore the rocky-red Organ Pipes carved into the face of the mountain before arriving at our lodge this afternoon.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
The nature drive returns over valleys of savannah, small dunes, the dry river bed and interesting geological formations. A stop at Welwitchia Hill allows guests to disembark the vehicle and enjoy a lovely sundowner drink in an unspoilt nature setting. Take as many pictures as you like of the sun setting across the desert-like savannah plains and distant mountains.
Adult Price: N$690.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 10
Damaraland
Enjoy free time today until it's time to join a drive along the Aba Huab River in search of kudu, oryx, springbuck, ostrich and herds of rare desert-dwelling elephant. These elephants have adapted to living harsh desert conditions and can only be found in Namibia and Mali.
As we journey north, we meet the OvaHimba tribe with whom we'll 'Dive into Culture' to gain insights into their hunter-gatherer traditions that have spanned thousands of years. Your visit will make a difference by contributing to funds used for food and other necessities. Despite vast desolate landscapes, Namibia is renowned for its wildlife and there's no better place to encounter the array of animal and birdlife that live within its borders than Etosha National Park. This afternoon, we venture out on our first game drive through the park.
Explore one of the world's great wildlife sanctuaries on a full-day safari to gain an understanding of its diverse eco-system. Enjoy a deep connection with your natural surrounds, joining a guide who will uncover the secrets of the bush and maximise your game viewing chances.
We bid farewell to Etosha and travel south back to Windhoek. This evening enjoy a Farewell Dinner at your resort to celebrate the end of a magical journey through Namibia.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Windhoek Country Club Resort
Starting at Canyon Lodge or Canyon Village, this three hour drive is the perfect opportunity for you to acquaint yourself with Gondwana Canyon Park. You will learn useful and fascinating facts about the geology and the adaptability of flora and fauna in Gondwana Canyon Park.
Adult Price: N$560.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 5
Sesriem Nature Drive
The best time to spot wildlife is either early mornings or late afternoons, and you’ll get to pick your preferred time of day for this thrilling nature drive through the striking landscapes between the Nubib and Tsaris mountains. Climb aboard your safari vehicle and keep your eyes peeled for the chance to spot all kinds of wild animals including southern white rhino, mountain zebra, giraffe, springbok, oryx, ostrich, lechwe, eland and gnu. If you’ve got your sights set on the region’s nocturnal creatures, you can also head out on a night game drive to spot the more elusive creatures of these desert landscapes.
Adult Price: N$580.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 6
Sundowner Drive - Namib Naukluft Lodge
During the late afternoon hours our overland vehicles will do a beautiful drive on this Private Nature Reserve, where you can usually see some of the common game, like oryx, springbok and ostrich. A stop for sunset at the natural marble mountains will enable you to have a view as far as your eye can see. These vast plains are beautiful and so typical for the Namib region. Enjoy an optional drink or two and watch the sun go down peacefully before returning to your accommodation.
Adult Price: N$250.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 7
Walvis Bay Marine Cruise with Lunch
Grab your boat shoes for a catamaran cruise from Walvis Bay to Pelican Point, where you'll be welcomed by the resident pelicans, Cape fur seals, dolphins and, when in season, whales. Watch the playful seals bustling around and basking in the sun, and perhaps even tick Namibia's 'Marine Big 5' off your list if you're lucky enough to spot all five - seals, dolphins, turtles, whales and mola molas. Then enjoy a delicious lunch onboard, with plenty of fresh oysters just plucked from the bay.
Adult Price: N$995.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 9
Twyfelfontein Lodge Nature Drive
The nature drive returns over valleys of savannah, small dunes, the dry river bed and interesting geological formations. A stop at Welwitchia Hill allows guests to disembark the vehicle and enjoy a lovely sundowner drink in an unspoilt nature setting. Take as many pictures as you like of the sun setting across the desert-like savannah plains and distant mountains.
Adult Price: N$690.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
All Optional Experiences
The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
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About this trip
About this trip
What's included
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13 nights
Accommodation
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25 Meals
13 hot buffet breakfasts, 12 dinners (including Be My Guest)
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On-trip Transport
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The Trafalgar difference
Stays with Stories
Set in the midst of a wildlife sanctuary in the Kalahari, Zebra Kalahari Lodge offers unique insight into the culture and traditions of the local San people. (Day 2)Enjoy endless views of the Namibia's open desert plains from Namib Naukluft Lodge - the perfect hub from which to embark on an early morning desert walk or to view the glittering canopy of stars over the Namib Desert. (Day 6)
Connect with Locals
In Swakopmund, where you'll meet a Damara family in Mondesa Township and enjoy traditional vetkoek made in three-legged potjie pots and learn about township life (Day 8)
Dive into Culture
Meet members of the OvaHimba tribe, considered the last semi-nomadic people of Namibia (Day 11)
Local Specialist
Join experienced guides for safari game drives
Make a Difference
With your visit to the Otjikandero Himba Orphan Village Project in Namibia's Kaokaland, which uses the funding received from tours for food and other necessities. (Day 11)
Sightseeing highlights
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See the Namib Naukluft Mountains
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View Naute Dam, Sesriem Canyon, the Moon Landscape valley near Swakopmund
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Visit Rehoboth, Kalahari Desert, Keetmanshoop, Quivertree Forest, Fish River Canyon, Duwisib Castle, Sossusvlei, Dune 45 & Deadvlei, Namib Naukluft National Park, Twyfelfontein ancient Rock Art & National Park Paintings & the Organ pipes, Etosha National Park
Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
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Hand-picked hotels, lodges and luxury safari camps
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Hand-picked Trafalgar Highlights
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Optional Experiences and free time
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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An expert Travel Director, Driver Guide or Trafalgar Representative
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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Small Group: This trip is operated on a small group basis with a maximum of 12 guests to ensure a more exclusive expedition, with accommodation in lodge establishments that cater to smaller groups.
Please Note: Departures marked in the price panel are subject to change in itinerary, price and discount. These will be confirmed in May 2019.
Guaranteed Room Share and Triple Rooms are not available on this trip
Unless otherwise stated, trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discount. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
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What is an Active Trip? This is an "Active" lifestyle itinerary, with walks and hikes most days. Hikes will range from easy/moderate to strenuous. No technical climbing skills are required but a reasonable level of fitness is required to make the trip more enjoyable. Understanding that not all people want to hike at the same pace or even on the same trail we will, where possible, host map orientation and then let everyone disperse to enjoy the trails best suited to them.
What to Pack Guests should bring lightweight hiking shoes or boots, broad brimmed sun hats, sunglasses, layered clothing, reusable water bottle(s), a hiking day pack and hiking poles (optional)
Weather & Altitude While the itinerary is laid out below, we are at the mercy of the weather and so reserve the right to adjust the program as necessary. Please keep in mind that the higher elevations and possible variations in weather and temperature can increase the perceived level of difficulty of our activities. Elevation ranges up to 9,000 feet for Utah’s Mighty Five and up to 11,000 feet for California High Country Adventure.
Everyone reacts differently to altitude and so if you do have any health issues you should check with your doctor that this trip is suitable for you.
