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Namibia, 14 Days · Classic tour
Namibia by truck
From
£4,506
-20%
£3,605
Departure on 13/09/2024 from London
Namibia in full
Namibia is the land of relentless sunshine and vast landscapes that stretch uninterrupted for hundreds of miles without signs of human intervention. During this group truck ride, we'll discover its capital; its desert and dunes; the famous Skeleton Coast; the granite peaks of Spitzkoppe; Brandberg Mountain; and Etosha National Park. A desire for boundless adventure is essential for absorbing everything that this journey has to offer. Do you dare?
Departure date
Departures from September 2024 till October 2024
From
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow...
Travel details
City of origin - Windhoek
Departure with destination Windhoek. Night on board.
Windhoek
Arrival in Windhoek and transfer to the hotel from where the tour begins. After a short briefing, city tour to discover the main attractions of Namibia's capital. Rest of the day free. Accommodation.
Windhoek - Namib Desert
Full-board basis. Departure to the heart of Namibia, taking in its vast plains, red dunes, towering mountains, and ever-changing landscapes. Late afternoon arrival at the accommodation in the Namib Desert, which is set in a conservation area belonging to the vast NamibRand Nature Reserve, where we can find a whole host of fauna and flora adapted to the desert. Accommodation.
Namib Desert
Full-board basis. Departure with an expert guide for an ecological walk through the reserve in search of animals, paw prints, and signs of the behaviour and survival strategies that help them live in these harsh desert conditions. Return to the lodge to unwind or to explore the surroundings on foot. In the afternoon, we'll set off on a desert safari. At sunset, we'll get to admire the sun going down behind the dunes. Return to the accommodation. If we're lucky, on the way we'll see some of the nocturnal animals adapted to desert life. Accommodation.
Namib Desert - Sossusvlei - Dead Vlei - Sesriem - Cha-re
Full-board basis. Early departure to the impressive red dunes of Sossusvlei, said to be the highest in the world, where we'll spend some time sand surfing in this spectacular setting. We'll also explore the clay pan of Deadvlei on foot. Next stop will be the Sesriem Canyon. Onward journey to the accommodation.
Cha-re - Swakopmund
Breakfast. Departure to the port of Walvis Bay, the largest in Namibia, crossing the Kuiseb Canyon and the Namib-Naukluft National Park, where we'll make a short stop. Onward to Swakopmund, a town where the German influence of the late nineteenth century can still be felt. Sightseeing tour of the city and its surroundings. Lunch. Rest of the day free. Accommodation.
Swakopmund
Breakfast. Day at leisure to explore the city with its beaches, markets, and curiosity shops. There are also optional adventure activities (not included) such as quad biking, diving, ocean safaris, fishing, etc. Accommodation.
Swakopmund - Skeleton Coast - Spitzkoppe
Full-board basis. Departure northwards along the Skeleton Coast, an arid stretch of coastline along the Atlantic with shipwrecks scattered along the beaches. Visit to Cape Cross, a spectacular seal breeding area in the Cape where more than 100,000 seals live. Afterwards, departure to Spitzkoppe, a series of granite peaks in the Namibian desert. Arrival and accommodation according to category.
Note: In the "Camps" category, there will be wild camping at the foot of the mountain.
Spitzkoppe - Brandberg
Full-board basis. Departure to explore the granite peaks of Spitzkopppe. Onward journey to the iconic Brandberg mountain, the highest in Namibia, making a stop en route to interact with members of the local Himba tribe. Arrival at the base of Brandberg Mountain, where there'll be a walking tour of the White Lady cave paintings. For those interested, optional safari (not included) in search of the elusive desert elephants. Accommodation.
Brandberg - Etosha National Park
Full-board basis. Departure to Etosha National Park through the Damaraland region, home to the Damara people. Arrival and overnight stay.
Etosha National Park
Full-board basis. Safari to explore Etosha National Park. We'll also go to the world-famous Okaukuejo waterhole to wait patiently for the animals to come and quench their thirst. Return journey and overnight stay.
Etosha National Park - Windhoek
Breakfast. Early departure back to the capital. Arrival in the afternoon. Accommodation.
Windhoek - City of origin
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Flight to City of origin destination. Night on board.
City of origin
Arrival. End of the trip and our services.
Your trip includes
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Return flight.
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Accommodation in the hotels, lodges, and/or camps listed, or similar.
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- "Camps" option: 2 nights in a hotel, 2 nights in a lodge in a room with private bathroom, 6 nights on a camp in an igloo tent (non-permanent) with shared bathroom, and 1 night of wild camping in an igloo tent and bathrooms with pit latrines and tree-mounted showers.
- "Lodges" option: 4 nights in a hotel, 6 nights in a lodge in a room with private bathroom, and 1 night on a camp in a permanent tent with private bathroom.
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Transfers according to the itinerary.
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Transport by truck without air conditioning specially designed for safaris.
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Visits in a guided tour that are detailed in the program and not considered as optional.
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English-speaking tour guide and English-speaking local guides.
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Tea, coffee, and tap water.
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Tents, cutlery, and kitchen utensils.
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Diet: 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners.
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Insolvency protection.
Your trip doesn't include
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Bedding (in "Camps" accommodation).
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Soft drinks, alcohol, bottled water, restaurant meals, and any other service not mentioned as included.
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Tips.
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Any other service not previously mentioned as included.
Destinations Visited
Expected Hotels (or similar)
In this section you will find a selection of hotels according to the category specified in the itinerary.
Flight
Overnight stay on board.
Important remarks
- Please check with your international vaccination centre about the recommended healthcare measures in Namibia.
- Passengers travelling with minor children must carry a copy of their birth certificate, translated into English. In the event that minors travel with only one of their parents, they must also carry an authorisation, which has been signed before a notary or validated by the police of the country of origin, from the other parent.
- Triple rooms in Africa are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
- It is mandatory to complete and sign a registration, compensation and liability waiver document before departure.
- Travel insurance with a suggested minimum coverage of $60,000 is required to take part in the trip. This travel insurance must include, among others, the following benefits: coverage for personal accidents, including death by accident; emergency medical assistance, including rescue expenses; emergency transport or repatriation costs; legal assistance; assistance for the recovery or replacement of lost documents; organisation of trips and emergency accommodation; and interruption or cancellation of the trip.
- Travellers must ensure that they're in good enough physical and mental health to take part in the trip and the associated activities.
- This is a collaborative tour in which all members of the group must help with preparing food, washing dishes, cleaning the truck, setting up/taking down the camp, and other daily tasks.
- Luggage is limited to one large bag (sports bag or internal frame backpack) with a maximum weight of 15 kg and one small handheld bag or camera bag per person. Hard shell suitcases are not recommended as they may not fit in the truck compartments. A lock to close bags in the compartment is recommended.
- Travellers must bring a sleeping bag, pillow, and towels. Also recommended is an inflatable mattress (for "Camps" accommodation) .
- Small groups of up to 16 people.
- Tips of around €10 for the guide, €3 for local guides, and €10 for camp/accommodation staff per person per day are recommended.
- The order of the itinerary may be altered for logistical reasons, without prior notice, but no scheduled trips will be cancelled (except in the case that adverse weather conditions prevent its realisation).
- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
- Prices are calculated based on admission fees to the sights as of the date of publication. If there is an increase in these prices, you will be promptly informed.
- If you are a person with reduced mobility, please contact us to confirm the suitability of the trip.
- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.