Namibia Jewel By Road & Air

"Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Etosha National Park" - Discover the gems of Namibia!
Cover Image: Mushara Lodge Game Drive in Etosha NP

This 9 day itinerary covers the gems of Namibia whilst staying in comfortable accommodation and allows you to view the country from both land and sky.  Sit back and enjoy the scenery on the private road transfers and get the birds eye view from the small charter plane.

Departing from your hotel, you travel West by a private road transfer to the Namib Desert for 3 nights to explore this magnificent area and the sand dunes that are located here.  Your journey continues by road North, to the Atlantic coastal town of Swakopmund to spend 2 nights, where you can explore some of the Coastal & Desert areas as well as perhaps embark on many of the adrenalin activities that are on offer here.   Next is a flight East to Etosha National Park for 3 nights on a wildlife safari, with morning and afternoon game drives included.  Your final flight back to Windhoek completes your journey.

Summary:

• 3 nights at The Desert Grace (Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)

Built from desert sand, and punctuated with turquoise pools and modern architecture, The Desert Grace is a comfortable and modern lodge located in the heart of the desert.

• 2 nights at The Delight (Bed & Breakfast)

The Delight Hotel is an ideal base to explore Swakopmund and the local area and is in walking distance to shops, cafés, restaurants and bars

• 3 nights at Mushara Lodge (Dinner, Bed & Breakfast + AM/PM Game drives)

Located in it’s own 2,500 hectare private reserve, on the eastern boundary of Etosha National Park, Mushara Lodge is a comfortable lodge for exploring Etosha National Park.

• Flexible departures any day

Although it is possible to book this tour as shown above, it is entirely customisable. We can add or delete days, change the accommodation used and generally design the tour to suit your individual requirements. Contact Us to discuss your travel requirements.

Itinerary

DAY ONE  – WINDHOEK – SOSSUSVLEI
Approximate journey time 5hrs
You will be collected from your hotel in Windhoek at 07:00hrs, for your private road transfer, allowing sufficient time to reach your overnight accommodation in good time.  Just sit back and enjoy the scenery on the way.  Once you arrive at the lodge, you have the rest of the day to unwind and relax. 

Overnight The Desert Grace (Standard Room / Dinner/Bed & Breakfast)

DAY TWO & THREE  – SOSSUSVLEI
Two full days to explore the area with a morning and an afternoon dune drive and  a guided half-day excursion to highest dunes on Earth at Sossusvlei. They form part of the spectacular Namib Sand Sea, which was declared a World Heritage site in 2013.

Overnight The Desert Grace (Standard Room / Dinner/Bed & Breakfast)

DAY FOUR – SOSSUSVLEI – SWAKOPMUND
Approximate journey time 5hrs
Private road transfer to Swakopmund.   Once you arrive you have the rest of the day at leisure. 

Overnight The Delight (Standard Room / Bed & Breakfast)

DAY FIVE –  SWAKOPMUND
Today is a day at your leisure to explore Namibia’s premier seaside town. There are a host of activities to participate in while in Swakopmund, these range from sandboarding, quad biking to sky-diving or marine/boat excursions, Historical Tours or general sight seeing – there is something for everyone! Activities are not included in this itinerary but can be pre-arranged when you book this itinerary or left for you to arrange on arrival in Swakopmund.

Overnight The Delight (Standard Room / Bed & Breakfast)

DAY SIX – SWAKOPMUND – ETOSHA
Approximate flight time 2hrs
Today starts with a flight to the Eastern side of Etosha National Park, into the Mokuti Airstrip, where you will be met and transferred to Mushara Lodge, which will be your home for the next three nights.

Overnight Mushara Lodge (Standard Room / Dinner, Bed & Breakfast + Gamedrives)

DAY SEVEN/EIGHT – ETOSHA
Two full days to explore Etosha National Park.

Overnight Mushara Lodge (Standard Room / Dinner, Bed & Breakfast + Gamedrives)

DAY NINE
Approximate flight time 1hr 45mins
Leaving Etosha today to fly back to Windhoek to connect onto your onward destination or additionally we can arrange accommodation in Windhoek.

Prices & Booking Information

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Based on a minimum of 2 people traveling together

  • Subject to our standard Terms & Conditions
  • Subject to change & availability of services at time of booking
  • Combined passengers’ weight of 320kg.  NOTE: Passenger’s actual weights are required when booking.
  • Price valid for travel until 31 October 2023 – for later travel dates please Contact Us>>

Inclusive of:

  • Flights, Accommodation, Meals, Activities and Transport as per Itinerary
  • VAT
  • Fuel whilst on scheduled transport
  • Back-up in case the vehicle breaks down on tour
  • Passenger liability insurance in Namibia

Exclusive of:

  • Flights other than specified
  • Personal insurance
  • Visa Fees
  • Tips & Gratuities
  • All expenses of a personal nature
  • Any drinks/meal/snack shown as not included
  • Porterages
  • All optional excursions and activities
  • National Park Entrance fees in Namibia when not on guided activity (PER DAY: N$150.00 per person & N$50.00 per vehicle)
  • Guide

Please take note:Fuel prices are steadily increasing, therefore an additional  “fuel surcharge” may be added to the tour price.

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

  • Dangerous Goods are not permitted on any flight. Passengers are therefore not permitted to carry items such as matches, lighters, flammable liquids, fireworks or firearms in carry-on luggage. Items such as bleach, solvents, corrosives such as acids, flammable or gaseous aerosols, camping gas, poisons, infectious items in any baggage item.
  • The Charter company accepts no responsibility for any delays or additional costs caused by unforeseen circumstances, deviations or delays due to weather conditions, safety precautions or mechanical breakdowns or any other cause whatsoever.  The price is based on direct routes except where indicated otherwise. Any diversions or additional flying will therefore be charged extra.
  • Flight details, transfer information, accommodation information, passenger’s weights and nationality are required when confirming the flights.
  • As per the Namibian Civil Aviation Regulations, the charter company is only licensed to operate between sunrise and sunset.
  • All routes & flights are WEATHER PERMITTED.
  • Routing will be planned per the number of passengers booked and their respective destinations.
  • Type of Aircraft used will be determined by the number of passengers booked
  • Industry Standard Weights apply with 18 kg soft luggage including hand luggage & camera equipment per person inclusive hand luggage and cameras – ideal bag indicated below. The air charter company reserves the right to have passengers repack their luggage if an overweight situation arises, in the interests of aviation safety and to remain within the bounds of aviation Air Law.

Booking Enquiries:

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Any of our own Gamewatchers team of Safari Advisors based in the USA, Canada, the UK, India and Australia will be glad to be of service in arranging your safari, helping you plan your trip, confirming prices, answering your questions and booking your choice of safari camps and lodges for you.

Our Safari Advisors have helped many hundreds of our guests to plan their trips and will be delighted to assist you and to help you plan your ideal safari.

For contact details of all our overseas based Safari Advisors in UK, USA, Canada, Australia, India and South America click here, or call us using the numbers below:

USA & Canada USA & Canada Tel: +1-877-710-3014 (Julie Roggow) or +1-519-686-4776 (Rick McIntyre)

UK & EU UK & EU Tel: +44 (0)7986-978985 (Wayne Hammond)

Kenya Kenya Tel: +254 (0)774-136523

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We fully appreciate your concerns when it comes to booking a safari in Africa and you can rest assured that your financial security when booking and your own personal safety when on safari is our highest priority. Gamewatchers Safaris is a member of the Kenya Association of Tour Operators bonding scheme, backed by a leading insurance company, to ensure your payments are fully protected if a bonded KATO member ceases trading.