Cheetahs and Dunes
15 Days
You can...
- See fantastic wildlife in Etosha National Park
- Climb the world's highest dunes
- See cheetahs up close
- Explore the Namib desert
- Watch flamingos in a lagoon
Namibia is one of the world's best wildlife destinations. The combination of varied landscapes, superb game viewing possibilities and native peoples provides an enthralling cocktail of ingredients.
There's plenty of contrast between the wild Skeleton Coast and the dry desert interior, and lots of activities (some optional) to interest everyone, from dolphin-watching boat trips to quad biking and sand boarding.
- Day 1. Overnight flight to Windhoek via J'burg.
- Day 2. Arrive Windhoek
- Day 3. The Namib Desert
- Drive to Namib Desert via Solitaire village.
- Day 4. Sossusvlei - climb world's highest sand dune.
- Day 5. See flamingos at Walvis Bay Lagoon.
- Day 6. Swakopmund; optional activities.
- Optional activities at Swakopmund, quad biking, dolphin trip, sand boarding....
- Day 7. Skeleton Coast
- Drive along Skeleton Coast; see seals at Cape Cross; drive to Brandberg Mt.
- Day 8. Desert Oasis
- Trek; Bushman's art; drive to Palmwag Oasis.
- Day 9-11. Etosha NP
- Etosha National Park; game drives.
- Day 12. Visit Africat Cheetah Foundation.
- Day 13. Windhoek
- Travel to Windhoek; Okahandja craft market.
- Day 14/15. Fly to London
- Katatura township tour and markets; overnight flight to London via J'burg.
- Is it right for my family?
- An altogether amazing adventure in one of Africa's most beautiful countries. However, this trip is not for very young children as quite a lot of driving is involved, although there are several 2-night stops and opportunities to relax. You'll have to put up and take down your own dome tents, but a camp assistant does all other camp chores including the cooking. All you need are sleeping bags, which can be hired locally if necessary.
- FACT PACK
- Accommodation: Guesthouse (4 nights) Camping (8 nights)
- Meals: 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 9 dinners included
- Flights: Scheduled flights from Heathrow with South African Airways via Johannesburg
- Travel By: Bus, on foot
- Age Guideline: approx. 5 to 16
- Trip Code: FNBC