4 days Windhoek to Windhoek

OVERVIEW
For those with limited time a trip to the famous red sand sea of Sossusvlei is a must. As one of Namibia’s highlights the Namib is the oldest desert in the world and you will have ample opportunity to explore the dunes and enjoy the vast desert vista. To finish off we spend a night in the coastal town of Swakopmund.

PRICE: N$3600 per person (Valid from 1st of Nov 2009 - 31st Oct 2010) no single suppliment

DEPARTS: Every Monday from Windhoek

Vehicle Used: 2x4
Maximum Group Size: 12 pax + 2 guides 
Minimum Group Size: 2 pax

ITINERARY:
Day 1 AGAMA RIVER CAMP – Departure from Thimbi Thimbi Offices at 8:30am. Driving through the town of Rehoboth on our way to the lovely Agama River camp. Arive at camp just in time for lunch. After lunch we have some free time to enjoy the swimming pool or just relax around the camp. This afternoon your guide will take on a short sunset walk or you can join Agama Camp for an optional sundowner drive. We enjoy our dinner prepared by Guide and Camp Assistant. Overnight camping (L,D)

Day 2 AGAMA RIVER CAMP – Pre dawn departure from camp to drive the 65km to Sossusvlei where we watch the sunrise from this spectacular and unique area (dependent on opening time of inner park gate). We head up a dune close to Sossusvlei then walk to Dead Vlei with its large expanse of bleached cracked clay and skeletal camel thorn trees scattered around, contrasting with a backdrop of huge orange-red dunes that make for superb photographic opportunities. We enjoy a mid morning brunch after exploring this dramatic and desolate landscape before returning to camp for a swim and this afternoon explore nearby Sesriem Canyon on foot. Enjoy another spectacular sunset surrounded by this colourful desert and sleep under the bright stars of the southern hemisphere. Overnight camping and dinner prepared by Guide and Camp Assistant. (B,L,D)

Day 3 VILLA WIESE GUESTHOUSE, SWAKOPMUND – Early morning departure from camp stopping at the one horse town of Solitaire before continuing through the desert with its endless views across the pastel-coloured gravel plains to the port town of Walvis Bay. We visit the lagoon, which is a protected RAMSAR wetland site, where we may see the many species of birds including Greater and Lesser Flamingos, pelicans, avocets, plovers and the endemic Damara Tern, and also enjoy our lunch in the same time. We continue onto the quaint town of Swakopmund, full of historic buildings and where your guide will assist those wishing to book optional adventure activities such as sand boarding, quad biking, scenic flights, parachuting, dolphin cruises to name but a few, which you have time for this afternoon and tomorrow morning. Overnight in comfortable twin/double rooms with en-suite bathroom close to the town centre. Laundry facilities are available here. This evening’s meal is a group dinner in a restaurant at client’s own expense. (B,L)

Day 4 WINDHOEK - after breakfast you have the morning at leisure, enjoy optional activities such as sand boarding or just explore the town and enjoy a coffee and cake in one of the many cafes or wander along the beach watching the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean. After lunch your vehicle will return to Windhoek via the Okahandja craft markets. (B,L)