Classic Namibia
- Kalahari Dunes and the Namib Desert
- Sossusvlei and Deadvlei
- Swakopmund
- Etosha National Park
- Damaraland
Overview
If there is one journey that you will remember for the rest of your days, a self-drive adventure through the immense landscapes of Namibia will be it. Where else on the planet can you see deserted diamond-mining settlements swallowed by desert sand, historic towns filled with German colonial buildings, the world’s oldest desert, rock engravings, petrified forests, shipwrecks, dolphins and seals, salt pans and the Big Five?
From the hauntingly beautiful landscapes of the Kalahari and the vast Namib Desert to the charm of Swakopmund, ancient Twyfelfontein and a safari in the Etosha National Park, this 11-night tour truly is the perfect road trip.
Itinerary
Day 1: ARRIVE WINDHOEK
Arrival at Windhoek International Airport. Welcome to Namibia!
Namibia is a spectacular country… truly a land of contrasts and wide-open spaces, a sensory awakening. Allow yourself to be moved!
You have a choice of two transportation methods within Namibia for this tour:
Option 1 - Namibia2Go Car rental self-drive option, OR
Option 2 - Transfers between lodges with the Gondwana Go2 Traveller Transfer Shuttle
Upon arrival at the airport, you will collect your Gondwana Namibia2Go car rental vehicle, a Suzuki Jimny or similar. Remember that the driver of the vehicle must have his credit card ready for the collection and an amount of R 2,500 will be blocked on the card for the insurance/fuel deposit. Vehicles are available upon request at an additional cost, and we can advise you on this.
OR
You will be met and transferred to your hotel by a Namibia2Go airport transfer shuttle.
Depart for your hotel. You will spend the first night in Windhoek.
About The Weinberg Hotel
Enjoy the pleasures of city life and the serene atmosphere of Africa in style in The Weinberg Windhoek. Its iconic styling seamlessly blends old-world splendour with modern lines as well as state of the art amenities. The hotel’s elegant architecture wraps around a heritage building, which forms the heart of the Am Weinberg Estate. It also features restaurants of different culinary styles and the appealing Soulstice Day-Spa.
You have the afternoon at leisure. Spend the day exploring Windhoek. Visit the Christ Church (Christuskirche), the National Museum and the Alte Feste, or take the opportunity to go shopping in one of the modern malls. And don't forget to try a typical Namibian dish, kapana or biltong, before returning to your temporary home at the end of an exciting day.
Experience the sunset enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding valley. The Weinberg (German: vineyard) lives up to its name and invites you to choose your favourite wine from an extensive wine list while savouring the hotel’s sophisticated atmosphere.
Dinner is at leisure for your own account, there are numerous great restaurants in town that you can explore, suggestion: Joe’s Beer house.
O/N: The Gondwana Weinberg Hotel (Windhoek)
- 1 x Courtyard Fountain Level Standard Twin/Double room
- Bed and Breakfast basis
Day 2: WINDHOEK TO KALAHARI
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. If you have opted for the self-drive car rental option, you will depart at your own time.
For guests who prefer transfers, the Gondwana Go2 Traveller Transfer Shuttle will depart at 08h00 from the Truck stop. (07h00 - 07h30 Guests will be collected from the hotel by the Namibia2Go airport transfers shuttle and taken to the Truck stop for your departure transfer to Sossusvlei.)
This is an estimated 3.5-hour drive.
About the Kalahari Anib Lodge
On the Eastern fringes of Namibia, the red sands of the Kalahari beckon. Let us introduce you to the place of burnished sands at Kalahari Anib Lodge. Easily accessible by sedan car and 30km from Mariental, this Kalahari lodge is a good overnight stop if travelling between Windhoek and the south or continuing to the Kgalagadi. There's nothing like feeling the good earth underfoot, so stretch legs on the trails around the lodge, keeping eyes open for springbok, zebra and wildebeest and take the chance to breathe in the character and energy of this distinctive area, feeling closer to the land. Explore the Gondwana Kalahari Park on the sunset drive and celebrate life atop a red Kalahari dune. Drink in the beauty of the Kalahari where gemsbok flourish and sociable weavers build gargantuan nests atop camelthorn trees. The optimum time to experience the Kalahari colours is when the sun dips in the late afternoon and lights up the sand as if glowing from an inner fire. Don't miss this time of day when the Earth seems to pause for Kalahari magic. Providing an oasis in the desert for groups, individual travellers and campers, Kalahari Anib Lodge is a relaxed and down-to-earth stopover for a taste of Kalahari.
Enjoy dinner at your lodge, included in your overnight stay.
O/N: Gondwana Kalahari Anib Hotel (Mariental)
- 1 x Standard Twin/Double room
- Dinner, Bed and Breakfast basis
Day 4: KALAHARI TO SOSSUSVLEI
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. If you have opted for the self-drive car rental option, you will depart at your own time.
Check-out is at 10h00.
For the guests who prefer transfers the GondwanaGo2 Traveller Transfer Shuttle will depart at ±13h00 from your lodge in the Kalahari to Sossusvlei.
This is an estimated 5-hour drive.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
About Namib Desert lodge
Complementing the magnificence of a red sand sea, Namib Desert Lodge lies at the foot of ancient, fossilised dunes. Make some space for wonder. A sunset or early morning drive through the red dunes exploring the sand masterpiece is breath-taking. At the ridge as the sand begins to glow deep rich sienna, a view of utter beauty is illuminated in gold, extending from the soft dunes around you to the green ribbon of riverine trees in the distance and the purple-blue mountains. One of the Sossusvlei lodges, Namib Desert Lodge is imbued with its own special character. Enjoy the relaxed and friendly ambience while cooling off at the pool, watching gemsbok arrive at the waterhole to drink, walking the trails into the dunes or dining in the cosy restaurant. Down-to-earth and homely, it is a place to put up feet, explore, discover and love. For the ultimate desert experience, spend a night in the dunes at Dune Star Camp. An intimate adventure, this slick and simple hideaway stands alone deep in the Namib Desert. The spacious wooden bungalows have beds with wheels to enable guests to sleep out under the stars and a dining area with a large wooden deck affords the best views of the landscape. Be prepared to fill up with desert splendour and a renewed energy for the incredible adventure of Life. Enjoy the quiet at Namib Desert Lodge away from the bustle around Sesriem, 60km away. Ideal for groups, families or individual travellers, there is space for all. A trip to Namibia is only complete with a sojourn in the Namib Desert.
Enjoy dinner at your Lodge, included in your overnight stay.
O/N: Gondwana Namib Desert Lodge (Sossusvlei area)
- 1 x Standard Twin/Double Room
- Dinner, Bed and Breakfast basis
Day 3: KALAHARI
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Today will be at leisure to explore, you can book one of the many optional hotel activities, at an additional cost.
Optional Hotel tour suggestions:
- Morning/Afternoon Game drive – These drives are the perfect way to getting acquainted with the Kalahari Desert. The morning or sunset drive with panoramic views across the Kalahari dunes is something to remember forever. Refreshments and a light snack will be provided. The sundowner dune drive includes a +- 30-to-40-minute sundowner on a dune, where guests can enjoy a drink and snacks while watching the sun set. Arrival back at the lodge is in time for dinner. Departure for the morning drive is 30 minutes before sunrise. Please enquire at the lodge when the sunset drive departs.
- Guided Dune walk - Explore the Kalahari on electric fat-bikes. Pedal through the Gondwana Kalahari Park on selected routes. A trail map is available at the reception. Only to be booked directly at the Lodge. Subject to availability.
- Scorpion Night walks – Prepare to be amazed by the sight of scorpions glowing in the dark under UV light on a short-guided night walk (±45 min) after dinner. May only be booked directly at the lodge.
- Morning Nature drives for families - Explore the Kalahari on foot and on your own initiative. A trail map is available at the reception.
- E-biking – Explore the Kalahari on electric fat-bikes. Pedal through the Gondwana Kalahari Park on selected routes. A trail map is available at the reception. Only to be booked directly at the Lodge. Subject to availability.
- Hiking trails (self-guided)- Explore the Kalahari on foot and on your own initiative. A trail map is available at the reception.
Enjoy dinner at your Lodge, included in your overnight stay.
O/N: Gondwana Kalahari Anib Hotel (Mariental)
- 1 x Standard Twin/Double room
- Dinner, Bed and Breakfast basis
Day 5: SOSSUSVLEI
Breakfast at the hotel.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure to enjoy many of the activities in the area.
You can pre-book one of the many optional hotel activities, at an additional cost. You are about 60 km from Sesriem and the Entrance Gate to the Namib Naukluft Park.
Optional Hotel tour suggestions:
- Guided Sossusvlei excursion - Enjoy a guided half-day excursion to the highest dunes on Earth at Sossusvlei. They form part of the spectacular Namib Sand Sea, which was declared a World Heritage site in 2013. Including brunch, refreshments, and entrance fees to the National Park. Prebooking is essential.
- Morning or Afternoon Nature Drive – Discover the fossilised dunes, the red dunes above the plateau and the many wonders of the Namib Desert on this guided drive around Gondwana Namib Park. Refreshments and a light snack included.
- Sundowner Dune Drive: Approx. 2 hours, departure: 2 hours before sunset, min. 4 persons
Morning Dune Drive: approx. 2 hours, departs 30 minutes before sunrise, min. 4 person.
- Scorpion Night walk - Prepare to be amazed by the sight of scorpions glowing in the dark under UV light on a short, guided night walk (±45 min) after dinner. May only be booked directly at the lodge.
- E-Biking (self-guided) – Explore the Namib Desert in your own time on an electrical bicycle, a trail map is available at the reception. Only to be booked directly at lodge. Max 4 hours, return before nightfall. Bookings only directly at Namib Desert Lodge.
- Hiking trails (self-guided) - Experience the Namib Desert on foot. A trail map is available at reception. For more information, please enquire at the reception.
Other optional activities in the area to consider:
- Helicopter flights
- Scenic Flights
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Sesriem Canyon Excursion
Enjoy dinner at your lodge, included in your overnight stay.
O/N: Gondwana Namib Desert Lodge (Sossusvlei area)
- 1 x Standard Twin/Double Room
- Dinner, Bed and Breakfast basis
Day 8: SWAKOPMUND TO DAMARALAND
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. If you have opted for the self-drive car rental option, you will depart at your own time.
For guests who prefer transfers the GondwanaGo2 Traveller Transfer Shuttle will depart at ±08h00 from your lodge in Etosha to Damaraland.
This is an estimated 4-hour drive.
Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
You can book one of the many optional hotel activities, at an additional cost.
Optional Hotel tour suggestions:
- Sunset Walk (escorted) - A highlight at the end of the day is to ascend the hill to a viewing platform for a sweeping vista of the mopane woodland illuminated by the setting sun. Beverages are provided and charged to the room.
- Guided Birding Walk – The serene environment surrounding Damara Mopane Lodge is a spectacular birdlife spot, unbeknown to many. Whether you are an avid birder or simply want to explore the spectacularly rich scenes of Damaraland, a guided birding walk will introduce you to a plethora of bird species – of which some are resident, rare or migratory birds. Amongst the various species observed are the Crowned Lapwing, Rüppell’s Parrot as well as the Bare-cheeked Babbler to name a few. Guests have the option of embarking either before sunrise or towards end of day before sunset. Duration: 1 – 1 ½ hours. Departure 30 minutes after sunrise or 1 ½ hours before sunset. Guests will carry their refreshments and equipment themselves. This activity is bookable at the lodge only.
- Hiking trail (self-guided) - Explore the flora and fauna of the Damaraland on your own. You have two different self-guided hiking trails to choose from. They are well marked and take you through the wildly romantic scenery of the Damara Mopane Lodge house mountain. Duration: between 1 and 3 hours.
About Damara Mopani Lodge
As if an African kingdom of old, Damara Mopane Lodge is constructed in a semi-circle of interlinking pathways leading to a lavish swimming pool at its centre. Innovatively designed, each chalet has its own small garden planted with vegetables. Bright yellow sunflowers peep out between verdant spinach, beetroot and zany scarecrows, creating an enchanting lodge setting. The labyrinth of walkways leads to a large and cheerful central area. A wash of fresh green brightens the interior as does the heart-shaped mopane leaves stencilled throughout the lodge. Situated near Khorixas en route to the famed Twyfelfontein engravings, Damara Mopane Lodge incorporates the spirit of Damaraland and the Damara people, extending its hand to locals and visitors alike in a 'Hello neighbour' greeting, linking cultures and nationalities. A highlight at the end of the day is to ascend the hill to a viewing platform for a sweeping vista of the mopane woodland illuminated by the setting sun. It also is the best spot for a sundowner drink and to gain a view of the intriguing construction of the lodge. As the day darkens it's time to return to the restaurant where a fire burns in a grate and a delicious supper awaits - served with a fine selection of fresh vegetables and herbs! Damara Mopane Lodge is a Damaraland lodge that charms guests with its original themes, touching hearts and eliciting smiles. Whether sitting on your stoep looking out onto your vegetable garden, swimming in the pool or celebrating sunset from the deck, this novel and delightful lodge provides a good base from which to explore the rich sandstone treasure of Damara mopani.
Enjoy dinner at your Lodge, included in your overnight stay.
O/N: Gondwana Damara Mopani Lodge (Khorixas)
- 1 x Standard Twin/Double Room
- Dinner, Bed and Breakfast basis
Day 6: SOSSUSVLEI TO SWAKOPMUND
Enjoy Breakfast at the hotel. If you have opted for the self-drive car rental option, you will depart at your own time.
Check-out time is at 10h00.
For the guests who prefer transfers the GondwanaGo2 Traveller Transfer Shuttle will depart at ±13h00 from your lodge in Sossusvlei to Swakopmund.
This is an estimated 5h00 hours drive.
Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
About The Delight Hotel
Amongst the town’s captivating contrasts and old traditions, Gondwana’s Delight is a fresh breeze in the desert. Conveniently located within short walking distance of the ‘Mole’, our modern, uplifting and inviting hotel is the ideal base for your stay. Every effort is made to surprise and delight guests with thoughtful touches and locally inspired reasons to smile. From the easy comfort of our hotel, the warm and welcoming service Gondwana is known for, to the assistance provided by our knowledgeable Delight Host for anything from activity bookings to dinner reservations – your stay is always an effortless and memorable experience.
Dinner is at leisure for your own account, there are numerous great restaurants in Swakopmund that you can explore, suggestion: the Tug or the Brewer and Butcher at the Strand hotel, or the Brauhaus.
O/N: Gondwana The Delight Hotel (Swakopmund)
- 1 x Standard Twin/Double Room
- Bed and Breakfast basis
Day 7: SWAKOPMUND
Enjoy Breakfast at the hotel.
You have the day at leisure.
You can book one of the many optional activities, in and around Swakopmund, at an additional cost.
Optional suggestions:
- Dolphin and Seal Cruise
- Sandwich Harbour Tour
- Quad biking
- Sand boarding
- Visiting the Crystal Gallery
- Driving through the Moon Landscape
- Exploring the town.
Dinner is at leisure for your own account, there are numerous great restaurants in Swakopmund that you can explore, suggestion: the Tug or the Brewer and Butcher at the Strand hotel, or the Brauhaus.
O/N: Gondwana The Delight Hotel (Swakopmund)
- 1 x Standard Twin/Double Room
- Bed and Breakfast basis
Day 10: ETOSHA
Breakfast at the hotel.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure to enjoy many of the activities in the area.
You can book one of the many optional hotel activities, at an additional cost.
Optional Hotel tour suggestions:
- Half Day Game drive in Etosha National Park - Explore the National Park and its amazing wildlife in a 9-seater game vehicle. Refreshments, snacks, and entrance fees to the National Park are included. Departing morning or afternoon. Approx. 5-6 hours.
- Full Day Game Drive into Etosha National Park - Explore the National Park and its amazing wildlife in a 9-seater game vehicle. Refreshments, snacks, and entrance fees to the National Park are included. Approx. 9 hours.
- Guided Walk - Enjoy the discovery walk through the mopane woods and lean about the indigenous plants, birds and other wildlife. Refreshments included. Morning or afternoon, duration 1-2 hours.
Enjoy dinner at your Lodge, included in your overnight stay.
O/N: Gondwana Etosha Safari Lodge (Bordering Etosha National Park)
- 1 x Standard Twin/Double Room
- Dinner, Bed and Breakfast basis
Day 12: WINDHOEK - DEPARTURE
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
If you have opted for the self-drive car rental option, you will drive to the airport for your departure flight in your own time. Remember to check in at least 3 hours before departure and set aside additional time to return your car rental vehicle.
The guests opting for transfers will be collected at the hotel by Namibia2Go airport transfer shuttle
and transferred to the airport.
Check in for your flight.
END OF NAMIBIAN SERVICES
Day 9: DAMARALND TO ETOSHA
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. If you have opted for the self-drive car rental option, you will depart at your own time.
Check-out time is at 10h00.
For guests who prefer transfers the GondwanaGo2 Traveller Transfer Shuttle will depart at ±13h00 from your lodge in Etosha to Damaraland.
This is an estimated 2.5-hour drive.
Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
About Etosha Safari Lodge
Join us at this stylish lodge overlooking a vast expanse of mopane woodland. Space is an attractive element at Etosha Safari Lodge with its lavish view, spacious deck- and dining-area and airy rooms with private verandas. It's the place to open doors to the mystery and magic of Etosha, 'Place of Legends'. This is where stories were woven into the Hai//om mythology of the origin of Etosha's chalky pan, how Elephant saved the world with his generosity of spirit and the many tales about the animals below and the stars above that are part of the cycle of life in Etosha. Explore the national park with our knowledgeable guides who are familiar with the waterholes and the animals that frequent them. Take this opportunity to be introduced to African wildlife from the comfortable seat of a game vehicle. Early morning or late afternoon visits, in accordance with the Andersson Gate times, provide the best game viewing. And, after Etosha enchantment return to the lodge to relax, dive into the cool waters of the pools or indulge in quality food and wine - and peace. The lodge, only ten kilometres from the Park's central entrance and a world away from the hustle and bustle of Okaukuejo, offers top grade Etosha accommodation with easy access to the Park. Days of animal wonder are balanced with comfort and care, creating an exceptional Etosha experience. Dine under a dome of stars on the outside veranda, sit next to a blazing fire or watch the red orb of the sun sink gracefully into the landscape from the sunset deck. The day couldn't be better. As the stars begin their celestial show, soft beds and animal dreams begin to call - and the anticipation of a good tomorrow. Etosha, the heart of the country, is beckoning with the immense beauty of the natural world.
Enjoy dinner at your Lodge, included in your overnight stay.
O/N: Gondwana Etosha Safari Lodge (Bordering Etosha National Park)
- 1 x Standard Twin/Double Room
- Dinner, Bed and Breakfast basis
Day 11: ETOSHA TO WINDHOEK
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. If you have opted for the self-drive car rental option, you will depart at your own time.
Check-out time is at 10h00.
For the guests who prefer transfers the GondwanaGo2 Traveller Transfer Shuttle will depart at ±13h00 from your lodge in Swakopmund to the Windhoek Truck stop.
This is an estimated 5-hour drive to Windhoek.
Guests will be collected from the Truck stop by Namibia2Go airport transfers shuttle and taken to your hotel.
Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Dinner is at leisure for your own account, there are numerous great restaurants in town that you can explore, suggestion: Joe’s Beer house.
O/N at the Gondwana Weinberg Hotel (Windhoek)
- 1 x Courtyard Fountain Level Standard Twin/Double room
- Bed and Breakfast basis
Dates
Rates are valid for travel between 01 November 2022 and 30 June 2023.
Rates
OPTION 1 – SELF-DRIVE CAR RENTAL
With Namibia2Go car rental (Based on 2 guests sharing 1 x twin/double room and the car rental vehicle).
Additional supplement given for 1 guest travelling alone.
PER PERSON SHARING: ZAR 22 054
SINGLE TRAVELLER SUPPLEMENT: ZAR 10 503
OPTION 2 – RETURN SHUTTLE TRANSFERS
With Go2 Shuttle transfers (Based on 2 guests sharing 1 x twin/double room).
Additional supplement given for 1 guest travelling alone.
PER PERSON SHARING: ZAR 20 530
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT PER PERSON: ZAR 4 343
Included
TOUR INCLUDES
OPTION 1 – SELF-DRIVE CAR RENTAL
- 1 x Suzuki Jimny 4x4 vehicle or similar rental based on an 8-day rental rate within Low Season period 01 November 22 – 30 June 23
- Rates include unlimited kilometres; premium cover (ZERO excess payable, unless negligent driving could be proven); cross border permits, contract fee, unlimited additional drivers, tyre & glass damage, GPS, 2 spare tyres
- 1 Night at The Weinberg Windhoek Hotel in Courtyard Fountain Level Standard Twin/Double Room – Bed and Breakfast
- 2 Nights at Kalahari Anib Hotel, Mariental in in Standard Twin/Double Room – Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
- 2 Nights at Namib Desert Lodge, Sossusvlei area in Standard Twin/Double Room – Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
- 2 Nights at the Delight hotel, Swakopmund in Standard Twin/Double Room – Bed and Breakfast
- 1 Night at Damara Mopani Lodge, Khorixas in Standard Twin/Double Room – Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
- 2 Nights at Etosha Safari Lodge, outside Etosha National Park in Standard Twin/Double Room – Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
- 1 Night at The Weinberg Windhoek Hotel in Courtyard Fountain Level Standard Twin/Double Room – Bed and Breakfast
OPTION 2 – RETURN SHUTTLE TRANSFERS
Accommodation:
- 1 Night at The Weinberg Windhoek Hotel in Courtyard Fountain Level Standard Twin/Double Room – Bed and Breakfast
- 2 Nights at Kalahari Anib Hotel, Mariental in in Standard Twin/Double Room – Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
- 2 Nights at Namib Desert Lodge, Sossusvlei area in Standard Twin/Double Room – Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
- 2 Nights at the Delight hotel, Swakopmund in Standard Room – Bed and Breakfast
- 1 Night at Damara Mopani Lodge, Khorixas in Standard Twin/Double Room – Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
- 2 Nights at Etosha Safari Lodge, outside Etosha National Park in Standard Twin/Double Room – Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
- 1 Night at The Weinberg Windhoek Hotel in Courtyard Fountain Level Standard Twin/Double Room – Bed and Breakfast
Go2 Shuttle Transfers that operate on a daily schedule between the Gondwana properties as specified below:
- Windhoek International Airport to hotel transfer on arrival with Namibia2Go Airport Shuttle
- Windhoek hotel to the truck stop transfer included (as the GondwanaGo2 Traveller Transfer shuttle only depart from the truck stop in Windhoek) with Namibia2Go Airport Shuttle
- Gondwana Go2 Traveller Transfer Shuttle from Windhoek to Kalahari
- Gondwana Go2 Traveller Transfer Shuttle from Kalahari to Sossusvlei
- GondwanaGo2 Traveller Transfer Shuttle from Sossusvlei to Swakopmund
- GondwanaGo2 Traveller Transfer Shuttle from Swakopmund to Damaraland
- GondwanaGo2 Traveller Transfer Shuttle from Damaraland to Etosha
- GondwanaGo2 Traveller Transfer Shuttle from Etosha to Windhoek
- Windhoek truck stop transfer to your hotel included (as the GondwanaGo2 Traveller Transfer shuttle only stop at the truck stop in Windhoek) with Namibia2Go Airport Shuttle
- Windhoek Hotel to airport transfer on departure with Namibia2Go Airport Shuttle
Excluded
TOUR EXCLUDES
- All International and Domestic Flights
- Vehicle rental rates exclude one-way fees; additional equipment (baby/ booster seats etc.); fines & fine handling fee, lost key call-out fee, fuel
- Vehicle rental rates exclude the R 2,500 fuel deposit for your Naomibia2Go rental vehicle, this will be blocked off your credit card on collection of the vehicle
- Any additional transfers besides the point-to-point hotel transfers mentioned as included
- No guides or tour-leader (this is a non-guided tour)
- Staff gratuities at hotels and airports or activities
- All sightseeing and activities
- Any National Park fees, conservation or gate entrance fees
- All other meals and drinks not specified as included
- Laundry, telephone bill and items of a personal nature
- Medical, evacuation and travel insurance
- All other services not specified and optional entrance fees
- Gondwana Go Card
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- This is a quotation only. Services are subject to availability and change.
- These rates are based on Gondwana Go Card holder’s rates, if you are not in possession of a Gondwana card you will have to apply for a card at a cost of R 300 valid for 5 years – we will assist you with the easy application.
- Driving distances and times are estimated only and will depend on driving and road conditions.
- Prices for concession fees, taxes, park fees and fuel may be changed without prior notice. This is beyond our control and any increase levied will be passed to the traveller.
- All tours and sightseeing, if applicable, will be conducted in English.
- All game drives and activities, if applicable, are quoted on a shared basis and will be conducted in English.
- Parts of Namibia are situated in a Malaria area, such as Etosha and the northern areas. Precaution against this must be taken – please contact your physician or travel clinic prior to departure.
- All visitors to national parks must pay a daily conservation levy or entrance fee when visiting the parks. These conservation fees vary from park to park. You will pay these fees on arrival at your destination(s).
- Park gates usually open at sunrise and close at sunset, please verify this at the gate.
- Visas for Namibia are not required by holders of South African Passports, at present. A passport valid 6 months after date of travel with sufficient consecutive blank pages is however required.
- Children under 18 must have an unabridged birth certificate to leave/enter South Africa.
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance are highly recommended.
- COVID-19 Health requirements will be advised nearer the travel date as this is subject to change.
- Photos used, credit to the Gondwana Collection.
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