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3 Day Sossusvlei Link
Wild Dog Safaris
Windhoek
Namibia
Tue, 2nd September 2008 - Tue, 31st March 2009
The 3 Day Sossusvlei Link is a 3 day Camping tour with the following highlights:- Spreedshootge Pass
- Namib Desert
- Sossusvlei Dunes
- Sesriem Gorge
Tour Info
Times: Every Tuesday at 8.00am
Safari Tour Details
Day 1 - Windhoek – Namib Desert Camp (350 km) (Lunch & Dinner) (Camping)
You will be collected between 08:00 & 08:30 from your accommodation in Windhoek. However, if you fly into Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek) on Day 1, the tour will commence from the airport.
We travel out over the Eros Mountains and along scenic roads, on our way south-west to the desert. We also pass over part of the Naukluft Mountains the Khomas Hochland range on our journey today and head down from Namibia’s central plateau by way of the beautiful Remhoogte Pass. Coming out of the mountains we reach open plains and from here it is only a short distance to our next stop, the tiny town of Solitaire. We will stop here for some refreshments before continuing on through desert scenery. We cross some open grass savannah and farmlands before the terrain begins to give way to the immense red sand dune desert of the Namib. We aim to arrive at our camp during the late afternoon and watch the colours glow and change on distant mountains to the east.
Day 2 - Namib Desert Camp – Sossusvlei - Namib Desert Camp (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) (Camping)
A pre dawn start is essential this morning as we want to catch the soft light of the sunrise on the desert. After passing through Sesriem, the gateway to the dunes and driving into the heart of the dune field, we reach Sossusvlei itself by walking the last 5 km through the dunes. The walk is like nothing else, in the cool of the morning, with soft sunlight just beginning to play over the dunes creating a sharp light and shadow contrast across the whole desert.
Ancient mineral pans, stunted camel thorn trees and the chance of seeing a gemsbok or maybe an ostrich make the photo opportunities perfect. We spend the morning in and around Sossusvlei, also visiting dune 45, and as the day wears on we return to Sesriem for lunch to escape the heat of the afternoon. As the day cools off in the late afternoon we will take a short excursion to the Sesriem Canyon.
Day 3 - Namib Desert Camp - Windhoek (450 km) (Breakfast & Lunch)
After breakfast we begin our journey, over the mountains and along scenic roads, back to Windhoek. We will travel back by different roads, this time climbing up to Windhoek and travelling by way of the massive Gamsberg Pass in the Khomas Hochland Mountain Range on our way back to civilization. We are due back into the city around 16:00 and you will be dropped off at your accommodation on our return.
Driving time: approx. 5hrs (450 km)
Overnight: Breakfast and Lunch.
Should you fly into Namibia the day before the start of the tour, the supplier of this trip will transfer you to your accommodation in Windhoek, and pick you up the next day at your accommodation between 08:00 and 08:30. However, if you are flying in on Day 1 of the tour, you will be collected at Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek) by the supplier of the trip and start the trip straight away.
The style of safari is limited participation, you will be asked to assist put up and take down your own tent, however there will be a camp assistant to complete all the other campsite chores. Your tour guide will do all the shopping, cooking and day-to-day organization of the safari. Unless otherwise specified, the safari will be conducted in English.
Due to the nature of this product, we would advise you to book this trip 1-2 months in advance as seats fill up fast!
The tents are dome type, which are easy to assemble and your mattresses are approximately 5 cm thick with your own mattress cover, and everyone has a camp chair with a backrest. The baggage allowance on tour is 15kg, plus one small item of hand luggage and one camera bag per person. Luggage is best packed in soft, canvas, barrel-type bags or rucksacks. Any type of suitcase is not recommended. Excess baggage can be stored free of charge at our office in Windhoek. We supply all the camping equipment except for sleeping bags, (although these are available for hire if necessary).
It is strongly recommended that you purchase comprehensive personal travel insurance before you embark on your safari. Travel insurance is for your own protection and we consider it to be an essential part of modern international travel.
Please note: Due to the nature of this product we will collect your 2nd and 3rd choice dates at time of booking. In the event that we cannot fulfil your first choice date then we will endeavour to fulfil either the 2nd or 3rd choice.
Safari includes
Safari excludes
Useful to bring with you:
Towel, torch, water bottle, hat.
Client’s obligations: It is the onus and responsibility of the client to obtain the necessary comprehensive insurance before departure for any possible cancellations, medical expenses, protection of personal property and money.
The onus is upon the client to ensure that passports and visas are valid for the duration of the safari. The Company cannot be held liable for any necessary visas or other travel documents not held by the clients. In the event of a client not having the necessary documentation to enter any area or country the company shall reserve the right to leave the client at the point of entry to such areas or countries. In such an event, the Company will not be held responsible to the client for further travel arrangements.
The 3 Day Sossusvlei Link is a 3 day Camping tour with the following highlights:- Spreedshootge Pass
- Namib Desert
- Sossusvlei Dunes
- Sesriem Gorge
Safari Tour Details
Day 1 - Windhoek – Namib Desert Camp (350 km) (Lunch & Dinner) (Camping)
You will be collected between 08:00 & 08:30 from your accommodation in Windhoek. However, if you fly into Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek) on Day 1, the tour will commence from the airport.
We travel out over the Eros Mountains and ... Full Item Information