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P.O. Box 40497, Windhoek, Namibia
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+264 (0)61 252922
P.O. Box 40497, Windhoek, Namibia
We recommend visiting Namibia in our summer or autumn. The Namibian low season extends from November to June of the following year. For this period there are attractive travel offers available. The months of May and June are particularly recommended as travel time, because nature shows its most beautiful facets after the rainy season. The weather is usually pleasantly mild during this time. Namibia’s main rainy season extends from January to April, but this period is also suitable for traveling, as the rain showers usually come down in short, strong afternoon thunderstorms. The spectacle of a thunderstorm in Namibia is quite unique. It is particularly interesting how quickly and intensely nature reacts to rain. The first green grass sprouts overnight, colourful wildflowers transform barren areas into colourful gardens, and you can watch animals jumping in their “dance of joy” and hear the “rain bird” calling out promisingly. Rain is a very special event in southern Africa, because life depends on it.
Arrival at the Hosea Kutako International Airport, which is situated approximately 40 km from Windhoek. Collect your rented vehicle and drive to your accommodation in Windhoek.
On request we gladly meet you personally at the hotel to discuss your tour and any questions you might have. Spend some time sightseeing in Windhoek. In the evening you can have dinner in one of the recommended restaurants and enjoy typical Namibian dishes.
Your journey takes you into the Southern Kalahari with its mixed tree and shrub Savanna, characterized by red sand dunes running parallel. A guided nature drive will enable you to experience the unique dune topography and the diverse bird and animal life. Enjoy sundowners on the red dunes as you experience the beauty of the Kalahari at sunset. Experience the dramatic change from blazing sunshine to twinkling stars.
Continue through picturesque landscapes of the Namib desert to the Sesriem area, the entrance to the Namib Naukluft Park. Enjoy the unique desert scenery with some of the highest dunes in the world at Sossusvlei. The variety of colors and shapes are fantastic! The dunes tower over the Sossusvlei, a huge dried-up clay pan. The marvelous beauty of the Vlei with its dunes and ancient camel thorn trees more than amply rewards those who journey there. Visit also the Sesriem canyon which was carved into the rock by the seasonal Tsauchab River over a period of 2 million years. The name Sesriem stems from the days of the early settlers who had to tie six leather thongs to a bucket to scoop water from the bottom of the gorge.
Journey via the Ghaub and Kuiseb passes through the Namib Naukluft Park to the fossil Welwitschia plants. Here you will find the largest concentration of this “living Fossil” plant. Continue to the Moonlandscape, an area of sharp, craggy, and barren rock formations. From here it is not far to the charming coastal town of Swakopmund.
Spend time at leisure in Swakopmund and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this coastal town, nestling between the desert and the Atlantic Ocean. Excursions like a boat cruise to witness the marine live, a tour into the dune belt to explore the “small five”, quad-biking in the nearby dunes or scenic flights can be booked. Enjoy fresh seafood in one of the many restaurants
Drive north along the Atlantic Ocean to Henties Bay. Here you turn inland and drive via Uis to Twyfelfontein in Damaraland. The Twyfelfontein area is renowned for some of the best examples of Rock engravings in southern Africa. Engravings depicting animals and symbols are found etched into the reddish-brown sandstone slabs. Twyfelfontein is a proclaimed World Heritage Site. Interesting rock formations and the remainder of prehistoric volcanic action can be seen at the Burn Mountain and Organ Pipes.
The Etosha National Park awaits you! Established in 1907, it is one of the oldest and largest conservation areas in Africa. Whatever the time of year, Etosha never fails to fascinate. Waterholes along the edge of the pan guarantee rewarding and often spectacular game viewing. The large variety of birds provide opportunities for bird watching at waterholes. A closer look at the trees and shrubs of Etosha helps to add interest to game viewing and to understand animals’ habits. During the night you can spend some time viewing game at a floodlit waterhole. Sometimes elephant and rhino are amongst the nocturnal visitors to this waterhole.
Drive through typical African bush landscape to the Waterberg mountain range. Hiking, game watching, breathing in history, or just enjoying the peaceful scenery – there is something on offer for everyone. Explore the valley of the nature reserve on your own on demarcated trails with viewpoints. Information boards tell you stories about the spring, animals and occurrences and introduce trees and shrubs along the path.
In Okahandja you can visit an African Craft Market. Continue to a guest farm situated north of Windhoek. The old traditionally and in natural stone-built farmhouse is situated on top of a hill where one can enjoy breathtaking panoramas of the surrounding savannah and waterhole. The main attractions are the unique and professionally guided Leopard and Cheetah Drives, where one can see these beautiful predators and make stunning photographs.
Return to Namibia’s capital Windhoek, where you can spend some time shopping, visiting the many curio shops and the Namibia Craft Centre.
Drive back to the Hosea Kutako International Airport in time for your flight.
Here you return your rented vehicle at the car rental company.
We wish you a pleasant flight!
For any enquiries and/or a quotation for the Seasonal Tour, please complete the form below.
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