Sossusvlei, Fish River Canyon &
Kolmanskop Camping Safari
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Per Person Sharing
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Safari Description
This 6-day tour offers an ideal overview of Southern Namibia. Starting in Swakopmund, we head south to explore the breathtaking Namib Desert, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn. Our next stop is Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert, home to some of the world’s highest sand dunes. Continuing to Namibia’s deep south, where breathtaking landscapes abound, we visit the ghost town of Kolmanskop, spot the wild horses of the Namib Desert, and gaze over the Fish River Canyon, before ending an incredible 6-day trip with the last night at the impressive Quiver Tree Forest before returning to Windhoek. This is the ultimate Namibian adventure for the budget traveller!
Full Itinerary
Day 1: Friday – Swakopmund to Sesriem • 350 km
We leave Swakopmund and travel east across the Namib Desert, stopping at the Tropic of Capricorn before continuing to Sesriem.
Twin-share tents with shared ablutions at the campsite.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 2: Saturday – Sesriem, Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon • 120 km
An early start takes us into Namib-Naukluft National Park for sunrise at Dune 45, followed by Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei, reached by 4×4 shuttle and a short guided walk. After lunch and a break at camp, we visit Sesriem Canyon before returning for the evening.
Twin-share tents with shared ablutions at the campsite.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 3: Sunday – Sesriem to Klein Aus Vista • 350 km
We travel south through the desert to Aus and our campsite at Klein Aus Vista. Arriving in the afternoon, there is time to relax or walk one of the property’s trails before sunset.
Twin-share tents with shared ablutions at the campsite.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 4: Monday – Klein Aus Vista, Kolmanskop and Lüderitz • 250 km
We travel west towards Lüderitz, watching for the desert horses that roam the plains around Aus. The day includes time in the coastal town of Lüderitz, a guided visit to the abandoned diamond-mining settlement of Kolmanskop and an excursion to Diaz Point on the peninsula before we return to Klein Aus Vista in the late afternoon.
Twin-share tents with shared ablutions at the campsite.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 5: Tuesday – Klein Aus Vista, Fish River Canyon and Quiver Tree Forest • 550 km
We visit Fish River Canyon, stopping at the main viewpoint overlooking Hell’s Bend, before continuing via Keetmanshoop to our campsite at the Quiver Tree Forest for our final night on safari.
Twin-share tents with shared ablutions at the campsite.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 6: Wednesday – Quiver Tree Forest to Windhoek • 500 km
We travel north to Windhoek, stopping en route for lunch. Arrival is in the late afternoon, with drop-off at your accommodation in central Windhoek. We do not recommend booking a departure flight for today.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
