SWA SAFARIS NAMIBIA (Pty) Ltd

Day 8:
Drive back to Holoog and proceed via Seeheim to the farms Simplon and Sandverhaar. You will be driving on the B 4 towards the direction of Lüderitz. Approx. 13 km east of Goageb, you will turn left into the D 462 and after another 1.5 km you will reach the entrance gate to the Alte Kalköfen Lodge. The name was derived from two old ovens which were found on the farm. The older oven was built in the middle of the 1850's and the newer one in 1910 with the purpose to produce lime that was used for construction and agricultural purposes. The following activities and excursions are offered a nature drive including oven (2 - 3 hrs), sundowners drives, guided walking trails (1 - 2 hrs) or unguided walking trails. There is also a very interesting Lithoparium, where you can find a lot of different types of Lithops (living stones).
Alte Kalköfen Lodge
Dinner/bed/breakfast

Day 9 + 10:
Either spend the morning at Alte Kalköfen Lodge or travel directly through the Namib to Lüderitz. The oldest town in Namibia at the Atlantic seaboard was founded by the Bremen merchant, Adolf Lüderitz in 1883. This was the first German settlement in the then "Südwestafrika". Explore this town with its historic buildings dating back to the German era. The surrounding landscape, with its bizarre coastlines, off-shore islands and the Bogenfels (rock arch) is exceptionally fascinating (approx. 130 km).
There are boat trips to Halifax Island, where penguins can be observed. Another sightseeing option is Kolmanskop, the old ghost-town, which was founded in the time of the Diamond rush and is only a few kilometers away from Lüderitz. This deserted town is slowly being immersed in the encroaching desert sand. Permits to visit Kolmanskop must be obtained at the office of Lüderitz Safaris & Tours in Bismarckstreet beforehand.
A visit to the "Felsenkirche" and "Diaz Point" should not be missed.
Lüderitz Nest Hotel
Bed/breakfast

Day 11 + 12:
Travel back to Aus, after 3 km turn left into C 13 and travel through the Neisip area till turn-off D 707, at the edge of the Namib Desert's dunes and the Tiras Mountains. After approx. 47 km a sign shows you the way to Namtib Desert Lodge which is surrounded by the Tiras Mountains. This lodge offers nature drives, walking trails, mountain climbing and scenic sundowners.
Namtib Desert Lodge
Dinner/bed/breakfast

Day 13:
After breakfast you continue your journey to Betta and from here you travel on the C 27 in a northerly direction along the Nubib Mountains to the turn-off D 845 in a easterly direction. After 14 km you come across the C 19 and travel this road in a northerly direction until after 6 km you will have reached your destination.
A Little Sossus Lodge
Dinner/bed/breakfast

Day 14:
Leave very early to be on time at Sesriem. You travel further on the C 19 in a northerly direction and turn- off after approx. 26 km to your left into C 27, after approx. 12 km you reach Sesriem. Explore Sossusvlei, a huge clay pan, which is surrounded by the highest dunes in the world. The last 5 km into the vlei, will necessitate the use of a 4 x 4 vehicle. Should you not drive a 4 x 4 vehicle, you may make use of the Sossusvlei Shuttle, which departs from the 4 x 2 parking area. After your visit to Sossusvlei return to the parking area and travel on C 27 back to C 19 and continue in a northerly direction via Solitaire to Rostock Ritz Desert Lodge. Activities include a 40 km demarcated hiking trail in the Gaub Canyons and the dunes of Rostock and a nature drive.
Rostock Ritz Desert Lodge
Dinner/bed/breakfast

Day 15:
Drive via the Gaub- and Kuiseb Pass into the Namib. Either drive directly via Walvis Bay to Swakopmund or drive via the waterholes Ganab and Hotsas to the Welwitschia Plain and 'Moon Valley' (permit required) and continue your journey to Swakopmund.
Hotel Eberwein
Bed/breakfast

Day 16:
Spend the day at leisure and make use of this time to discover the coastal town of Swakopmund.

Optional:
Dolphin Cruise: which starts from the Walvis Bay Yacht Club, takes you through the harbour and lagoon area. If in luck, dolphins may be observed swimming alongside the boat. Seals and a myriad of sea birds can also be observed. On board the boat you will be treated to South African champagne or soft drinks, fresh oysters and snacks. This activity should be booked in advance. Price on request.

Optional:
Sailing excursion aboard a catamaran. Departure at 08h30 from the Walvis Bay Yacht Club. We set sail for Pelican Point, where a large seal colony and playful dolphins will entertain you. The trip is rounded off with fresh oysters, snacks and sparkling wine. The cruise last between 2 ½ - 3 hours. This activity should be booked in advance.

Optional:
Pick up at your hotel. Start of your half-day tour into the Namib Desert, the Moon Valley and the Welwitschia Mirabilis plain.
Price on request.

Day 17:
Depart from Swakopmund on the B 2. Drive via Usakos, Karibib and Wilhelmstal onto the D 1967 and after 35 km you will reach the Guestfarm Okomitundu. You can explore flora and fauna during a leisurely horse ride or game drive. At night you are welcome to watch the stars of the southern hemisphere from the observatory.
Okomitundu Guestfarm
Bed/breakfast

Day 18:
After breakfast continue to Windhoek via the small town of Okahandja.
Casa Piccolo / Hotel Pension Onganga / Villa Violet (or similar)
Bed/breakfast

Day 19:
Return your rental car. Transfer to the Hosea Kutako International Airport.
End of the tour.

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