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SOSSUSVLEI EXPRESS

3 days Windhoek to Windhoek

For those clients limited time available, this short safari is the perfect solution, departing around lunchtime on Fridays and Tuesdays from Windhoek and returning early afternoon on Sunday and Thursday. Our base is close to the Sesriem gate with accommodation in permanent adobe style tents with en suite facilities and stunning views across the mountains and desert. An excellent way to experience the amazing sand dune sea of the Namib and Sossusvlei region.

DEPARTS: Every Friday  from Windhoek

2008 Rates
2008 Price: N$2,990.00/person sharing
Single Supplement: N$500
Maximum Group Size: 12 + 1 guide
Price valid until 31st Oct 2008

2009 Rates
2009 Price:
N$3,450.00/person sharing
Single Supplement: N$570
Price valid until 31st Oct 2008

Vehicle Used: Toyota Quantam with air-conditioning


Itinerary Map

Sossusvlei at dawn

ITINERARY:
Day 1 LODGE NEAR SESRIEM – Departure from Chameleon Guesthouse and Backpackers at approx 12 noon (13h00 in summer). Driving via Rehoboth and Naukluft we arrive at our camp late afternoon and have a chance to relax and enjoy the views before taking a short walk to the nearby kopje for sunset looking over the Naukluft Mountain range. Overnight in twin share permanent style tents or bungalows with en suite facilities. The camp also has a swimming pool and bar to relax around. Dinner prepared by your guide (D)

Day 2 DESERT CAMP – Pre dawn departure from camp to arrive at the park gate for sunrise. We drive down an ancient river bed surrounded by towering sand dunes to the 2 x 4 parking area (approx 55km) and take a 4x4 shuttle into Sossusvlei where we can appreciate the beauty of this place in early morning light and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the region. We explore this unique area on foot before heading into Dead Vlei with its large expanse of bleached cracked clay and skeletal camel thorn trees scattered around, contrasting with a backdrop of huge dunes with their ever-changing colours. We can either walk or take the 4x4 shuttle back to our vehicle. En-route to our accommodation we will stop at the famous Dune 45 and climb this dune if we wish or just wander around the base. We return to Sesriem and visit Sesriem Canyon on foot before arriving back at our lodge late afternoon to watch the sunset over this spectacular desert. Overnight in twin share permanent tents or bungalows. Dinner is prepared by your Guide. (B,L,D)

Day 3 WINDHOEK – learly breakfast before returning to Windhoek via Bullsport and Rehoboth, arriving prior to lunchtime where you will be dropped at your accommodation. (B) Airport transfers can be arranged via the Chameleon office with prior notice at own expense.


Resting on the Deadvlei

Dessert Camp

Desert Camp - Inside Tent

COMBINE THIS SAFARI WITH THE ETOSHA EXPRESS TO JOIN THE DUNES AND WILDLIFE EXCURSION FOR 6 DAYS

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