Namibia’s South – Sociable weaver

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Experience the sightseeing’s of Namibia south! You will see the world’s 2nd largest natural gorge, visit some of the world’s highest dunes and the world’s oldest desert – this is a tour with many superlatives. Day 1: Airport – Windhoek Arrive in Windhoek. Spend the day at leisure by visiting the historical features like the ‘Christuskirche’ the most prominent Church in Windhoek and the Parliamentary building or go shopping in the lively city centre of Windhoek. Overnight at Casa Piccolo Day 2: Windhoek – Kalahari Your journey leads you into the centre of the Kalahari Desert via Rehoboth and Kalkrand. You will be able to participate on an optional guided scenic drive through the red sand dune landscape on the farm. Overnight at the Kalahari Red Dunes Lodge Day 3: Kalahari – Fish River Canyon After breakfast drive via Mariental and Keetmanshoop to the Fish River Canyon. En route you can visit the Quivertree Forest near Keetmanshoop. Overnight at Fish River Lodge Day 4: Fish River Canyon Visit the Fish River Canyon, a spectacular natural phenomenon. From the different view points you have the chance to get a feeling of the enormity of the second largest canyon in the world. Overnight at the Fish River Lodge Day 5: Fish River Canyon – Lüderitzbucht Drive via Seeheim and Aus towards the coastal town of Lüderitz. If you are lucky you will see the wild horses of the Namib Desert. These horses adapted to the harsh circumstances of the rugged desert. End off the day by taking a walk through the historic town of Lüderitz. Overnight at the Alte Loge Guesthouse Day 6: Lüderitz Explore the harbour town and the surrounding area today. You can drive to the ancient diamond ghost town Kolmanskop or travel along the coastcost line to visit the Diaz Point and the bays along the way. In town you can go to the museum, the Goerke House or the ‘Felsenkirche’. Do you maybe want to book a guided tour to the Rock Arch or visit Elisabeth Bay in the restricted diamond area? What about a boat cruise to some penguin island? Overnight at the Alte Loge Guesthouse Day 7: Lüderitz – Sossusvlei Your journey leads you back to the interior of Namibia. Drive back to Aus and then continue into the direction of Sesriem to reach the lodge nearby whilst driving along stunning landscape. Overnight at the Hoodia Desert Lodge Day 8: Sossusvlei Today you can explore the Sossusvlei, surrounded by the world’s highest dunes. Experience the colour change of the dunes as the bountiful sunshine passes over them. Visit the picturesque Sesriem Canyon in the Tsauchab Valley. Overnight at the Hoodia Desert Lodge Day 9: Sossusvlei – Swakopmund Once again the route leads you to the coast of Namibia. Drive via Solitaire through the barren Namib Desert with its unique eco-system. You can visit the ancient Welwitschia plants and the moonlandscape. Overnight at Namib Guesthouse Day 10: Swakopmund Enjoy the day by either having a stroll along the beach, visit the Crystal Gallery exhibiting many of Namibia’s precious stones and crystals, the Swakopmund museum or go shopping in the city centre. What about going on a boat cruise on the Walvis Bay lagoon just 35 km south of Swakopmund to explore the marine life and having fresh oysters with sparkling wine? You can book scenic flights to see the Sossusvlei or the Skeleton Coast from a bird’s eyes view. You can also visit the aquarium. Overnight at Namib Guesthouse Day 11: Swakopmund – Erongo Wilderness Lodge Drive via Usakos and Karibib into the direction of Omaruru to reach the Erongo Wilderness Lodge nearby. Explore the surrounding of the lodge by taking walks through the Erongo Granite Mountains. Erongo Wilderness Lodge Day 12: Erongo Wilderness Lodge – Windhoek – Airport After the morning activities and brunch you depart back to the capital city of Namibia, Windhoek. In Okahandja you will have the opportunity to visit a woodcarvers market. Continue your journey to the Windhoek International Airport.