Spectacular Fish River Canyon in Southern Namibia

Southern Namibia - 9 days

Southern Namibia, a destination with a difference. Rather than huge herds of game it is more renowned for its magnificent scenery, vast landscapes and a peace and tranquility that comes with an area of few inhabitants. Taking in Fish River Canyon, Sossuslvlei and the beautiful Namib desert home to the world's largest dune, Swakopmund, a coastal resort town offering some down time and more. This holiday is for those that want to see a different side of Africa.

Welcome to Namibia! Arrive at Windhoek International Airport, we'll be there to meet you. Onward transfer to your hotel and reamainder of the day is at leisure. Overnight - Windhoek

Day 2: Keetmanshoop

Today you set off on your Namibian adventure. Heading south drive along the Auob River and visit the Kokerboom Forest (quiver tree), these extrordinary looking trees are used by the Bushmen (San) of the region to make quivers for their poisoned arrows. Then it's onwards to Keetmanshoop, a quaint German town originally founded in 1866. Overnight - Keetmanshoop (B)

Day 3: Fish River Canyon

One of the most famous and extraordinary sights to behold in Southern Namibia is the Fish River Canyon. Considered to be second in size only to the Grand Canyon, it reaches a depth in parts of 550m and is approximately 160 kilometres in length. During the drier months the river is reduced to a mere trickle if not completely dry, in the wet months it can rise to a raging torrent. This afternoon you arrive in Luderitz. Overnight - Fish River Canyon (B)

Day 4: Luderitz

Luderitz is a hidden gem on the South-West coast of Namibia, having one of the best harbours on one of the most inhospitable coasts. Founded in 1883 and experiencing a diamond boom in 1909 in nearby Kolmanskop it flourished briefly before the diamond mine shut down, Kolmanskop is now a truly eerie experience having been reduced to a ghost town, fighting a constant battle as the desert tries to reclaim it. Luderitz itself is a charming town seemingly frozen in the early 20th Century as little development occured after the collapse of the diamond industry. The main industry is now fishing resulting in many fine seafood restaurants lining the small harbour. Overnight - Luderitz (B)

The eerie ghost town of Kolmanskop just outside Luderitz

Day 5: Aus

Arriving in Aus, a small town located in the Aus Mountains above the Namib Desert, considered to be the world's oldest and most beautiful desert. Aus was once the site of a prisoner of war camp for German soldiers during World War I, the camp was closed during 1919 and the town went back to relative obscurity. Overnight - Aus (B)

Day 6: Sossusvlei

Today visit the awesome Namib Naukluft National Park - home of the striking red and apricot-coloured dunes at Sossusvlei. With spines whipped so sharply and perfectly into place by the wind, you’ll want to race (or stagger..) up the famed Dune 45, reputedly one of the highest dunes in the world. Afterwards visit the eerie Dead Vlei, an area of trees that died centuries ago, but due to there being so little moisture for normal composition to occur, they are perfectly preserved, seemingly frozen in time. Today enjoy a 4x4 excursion through the region. Overnight - Sossusvlei (B)

Days 7 - 8: Swakopmund

Enjoy two days of leisure in the resort town of Swakopmund. There is plenty to fill your time here from extreme sports, water sports, more desert exploration or for something different a round of golf at the Rossmund Desert Golf Course located just outside the city - one of only 5 all grass desert golf courses in the world! Overnight - Swakopmund (B:2)

Day 9: Windhoek

After breakfast return to Namibia's Capital - Windhoek for your onward transfer to the airport. Tour arrangements come to an end. (B)

FROM USD $6,299

Prices & Departure Dates

Prices shown are ‘per person’, based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults. The single supplement price needs to be added to the twin/double price if single rooms are required. If travelling solo, an additional ‘1-person’ supplement will apply

Prices are indicative and based on low season in standard accommodation. They will therefore vary depending on your chosen hotels, room availability as well as time of travel.

Please note that discounts will apply if there are more 4 our more people in your travelling party, since fixed costs like transportation and guiding are shared across the group.



Date	Price/Person	Single Supp.
Southern Namibia - 9 days	USD $6,299	USD $399



Supplementary Prices	Twin/Double	Single Supp.
Superior Accommodation	USD $6999	USD $629
Deluxe Accommodation	USD $7959	USD $499

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Highlights & Inclusions

Below is a list of key highlights and what is included on this tour. Further, where appropriate, we have listed the items that are not included in the tour price.

Trip Highlights

Windhoek - Namibia's capital
Fish River Canyon - second only to the Grand Canyon in depth and length
Aus - a village located in the Aus Mountains overlooking the stunning Namib Desert
Swakopmund - Resort coastal town offering free time to spend as you like, there is plenty to choose from - extreme sports, desert exploration, water sports and much more

Keetmanshoop - a quaint German village in the South of namibia, the Kokerboom Forest and the Auob River
Luderitz coastal town, a hidden African gem and neaby the eerie ghost town of Kolmanskop
Sossusvlei - home to the world's largest dune and majestic scenery with it apricot/red sand

What's Included

8 nights accommodation (standard, superior or deluxe)
Services of an English speaking tour guide/driver
All transfers and transportation

Breakfast daily
Guided tours of Luderitz, Sossusvlei and Fish River Canyon excursion

What's Not Included

Flights and visas
Drinks and items of a personal nature

Tipping - an entirely personal gesture