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EXPLORATIONS
ROARING DUNES AND OCEANS
An Adventurer Exploration - 5 night / 6 day
Tour code: RDO – Windhoek to Windhoek
Combination luxury Wilderness Safaris Discoverer camp, hotel overnight and fully serviced dome
tent camping in private concession ar eas and campsites
Experience an old-style serviced camping safari, which recreates a sense of pure adventure for
the traveller seeking an authentic encounter with Africa. Wilderness’ Adventurer Explorations
provide serviced spacious tents, designed to pro vide comfort in remote wilderness areas, coupled
with lodges and hotels that accentuate the overall enjoyment and experience.
The Adventurer style of accommodation takes one back to the great days of African exploration.
Pure cotton linen bedrolls (with duvets) on GI stretchers, bedside table with silver lantern and mini
luggage benches complement the atmosphere in pristine, wild camping areas. Separate toilet and
shower ‘bathrooms’ with old-style tin bucket showers and basins and all amenities create simple
serviced comfort.
Guide s: The entire safari is guided and hosted by professional and passionate trained guides
who share their in-depth knowledge to present a seamless, well -rounded experience.
Exclusive experienc e: To ensure total privacy and exclusi vity, most areas in which we travel are
private concessions in unspoiled, prime game and scenic locations. All campsites are private and
for the use of Wilderness Safaris guests only.
Route s: The route followed brings together some of the world’s most dramatic landscapes – the
roaring, soaring dunes, the thundering, restless Atlantic Ocean and the endless, silent skies of
the Namib Desert. This safari allows a glimpse into the stunning contrasts of the brown-red dunes
and the grey -blue expanse of ocean, both seemingly barren, yet both teeming with a wealth of
fauna and flora, all superbly adapted to their surroundings.
Transfer s: Cross-country drives between destinations provides a unique insight into the changing
geology, landscapes and scenery of the ephemeral, dry riverbeds, gravel plains and moving
dunes of Namibia.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Beach Lodge, Swakopmund
After arrival in Windhoek, where we are met by a representative of Wilderness Safaris, we road
transfer to the Beach Lodge in Swakopmund on the Atlantic. The journey takes us through some
fascinating landscapes, gravel plains and stark mountains before arriving in the coastal town.
Beach Lodge is a quaint Bed & Breakfast that is directly on the beach! Enjoy the magnificent view
of the sea from each room, listen to the waves and smell the fresh sea breeze. Beach Lodge
offers three double rooms and four 'family units', each with fully equipped kitchenette and en-suite
bathrooms.
In the evening we meet our guide for a safari briefing and enjoy a braai (barbecue ) while
overlooking the roaring Atlantic Ocea n.
Days 2 & 3: Aonin Dune Camp, Rooibank, outside Walvis Bay
After an early breakfast, we drive southwards to the Walvis Bay Lagoon. Here in a protected bay,
thousands of flamingos, pelicans and other waterfowl congregate. On the calm waters of the bay,
we embark on a sea kayak trip, a spectacular activity that allows a close approach to the birds
and their habitat and creates some unique photographic opportunities of birds flying low over the
bay.
We then enjoy a lunch served on the beach and head inland to the Aonin Dune Camp, close to a
large date palm oasis, providing welcome shade and sweet water. Aonin Dune Camp, situated
under large Acacia trees and near a huge date palm oasis, with spectacular views into the dune
fields comprises walk-in meru hexagonal tents with old-brass finishes, pure cotton linen and
separate en-suite toilet and shower bathrooms.
While in the area, we enjoy walks into the spectacular dunes, environmental drives in the dry
Kuiseb River and surrounding gravel plains and also have the opportunity to walk with the
Topnaar community (seasonal) who are specialists at survival in this harsh environment.
Days 4 & 5: Kulala Adventurer Camp, Sossusvlei
After an early breakfast, we travel along the Kuiseb riverbed, past old mines, through the
geologically interesting Kuiseb Canyon to the Kulala Adventurer Camp in our private Sossusvlei
concession.
Here we enjoy access to the Sossusvlei dunes, walks in the immense moving sands of the
Namib, game drives and stargazing. Photography in the early morning of the dunes is particularly
stunning with rich reds and dark shadows completing the dazzling reality that is the enormity of
the Namib Desert.
Day 6: Transfer to Windhoek
After breakfast we transfer by road, including lunch overlooking the view of the plains below, to
Windhoek and bid farewell to the adventure.
NOTE: THIS ITINERARY IS AVAILABLE ON FLEXIBLE DATES AND ITINERARIES,
FOR TAILOR-MADE SAFARIS FOR SMALL GROUPS UP TO EIGHT GUESTS.
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