Desert Symphony

A desert package visiting the highest dunes on earth at Sossusvlei and the coastal town of Swakopmund. From Swakopmund guests have the option of travelling back to Windhoek either by shuttle or by Desert Express Train at a supplement (Saturdays, on request).

DAY 1 - WINDHOEK - SOSSUSVLEI

Departing Windhoek, travel into the Namib Desert, the oldest and driest desert on earth, with its monumental dunes and ever-changing colours. Optional activities at the lodge consist of scenic nature drives and marvellous walking trails. Overnight at Namib Naukluft Lodge. (D)

DAY 2 - SOSSUSVLEI

The best time to experience the Sossusvlei area is at sunrise when the new light paints the dunes and desert plains into a variety of deep reds, apricot and purple - a photographers dream come true! Travel into the heart of the desert with the highest sand dunes on earth at Sossusvlei. Experience the majestic yet tranquil Sossusvlei or the surreal Dead Vlei on foot. Enjoy a picnic lunch before travelling back to the lodge via the Sesriem Canyon. Overnight at Namib Naukluft Lodge. (BLD)

DAY 3 - SWAKOPMUND

Today travel via the Namib Naukluft Park, Ghaub and Kuiseb Canyons to Swakopmund, an idyllic coastal town situated in the Namib Desert on the Atlantic Coastline. In Swakopmund there is the option of participating in some of the adventurous activities on offer such as scenic flights, dolphin cruises, quad biking, parasailing, dune boarding, parachuting and kite surfing. Overnight at Swakopmund Hotel. (B)

DAY 4 - SWAKOPMUND

Today is at leisure and you can enjoy the coastal town in a variety of ways. Stroll through the historic city with its old colonial buildings, take part in optional adventure activities or simply laze along one of the longest beaches the western coast of Africa has to offer. A late afternoon walk along Swakopmund's beaches will ensure a hearty appetite when visiting one of the choice restaurants in the evening (dinner not included). Overnight Swakopmund Hotel. (B)

DAY 5 - SWAKOPMUND TO WINDHOEK

Today you travel back to Windhoek by shuttle bus or embark on the Desert Express at an additional cost travelling overnight by luxury train (Saturdays only, on request). (B)

INCLUDED:

• Accommodation as stated
• meals as stated
• A/C vehicles
• park entrance fees
• porterage
• insurance and information packs.