Namibia Desert Dunes and Ocean

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 at the Gondwana Weinberg Hotel (Windhoek)
- 1 x Courtyard Fountain Level Standard Twin/Double room
- Bed and Breakfast basis

Day 2: WINDHOEK 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.

For guests who prefer transfers, the Gondwana Go2 Traveller Transfer Shuttle will depart at 07h00 from the Truck stop. (06h00 - 06h30 Guests will be collected from the hotel by Namibia2Go transfers shuttle and taken to the Truck stop for your departure transfer 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, costs on request basis. 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 quietness at Namib Desert Lodge, away from the bustle around Sesriem, 60km away. 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: 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 4: 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 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 5-hour 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 5: 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 6: SWAKOPMUND 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 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 4.5-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

Day 7: 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