For those clients with limited time available, this short safari is the perfect solution! Our base is in the Sesriem area with accommodation in one of three lodges within 90km of the park gate, depending on availability. All lodges have twin rooms or permanent adobe style tents with en suite facalities. An excellent way to experience the amazing sand dune sea of the Namib and Sossusvlei region in this 3 day trip
Sleeping bags or bath towels are not necessary, but please bring swim wear and pool towels, especially during the summer months.
- Departs: On Fridays around lunchtime
- Returns: Sunday early afternoon
- The safari will be in specially converted vehicle with no air-conditioning
- The Itinerary below is a guideline only and whilst we try to adhere to it, there may be circumstances when it may change – for example weather and/or road conditions, seasonal daylight hours etc: Overnight stops on occasions may be altered from those indictated.
- This Safari is not operated by Wild Dog Safaris, but to a preffered supplier.
Safari Tour Overview
| Day | Destinations | Accommodation | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | Windhoek – Sesriem Area | Accommodated | D |
| Sat | Sossusvlei | Accommodated | B, L, D |
| Sun | Sesriem Area – Windhoek | B |
B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner
Safari Tour Details
Friday
Windhoek - Sesriem Area (350km) (D) (Accommodated)
We depart from the Chameleon Guesthouse and Backpackers at 12 noon. Driving via Rehoboth and the Naukluft we arrive at our camp late afternoon and have a chance to relax and enjoy the views before taking a short walk for sunset looking over the Naukluft mountain range.
Dinner is prepared by your guide.
Saturday
Sossusvlei (BLD) (Accommodated)
We depart at dawn from camp to arrive at the park gate for sunrise. We drive down an ancient dry river bed surrounded by towering dunes to the 2×4 parking (around 55km) and take a 4×4 shuttle into the Sossusvlei area to appreciate the beauty of this place in the 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, contrasting with a backdrop of huge dunes with their ever-changing colours.
We can either walk or take the 4×4 shuttle back to our vehicle. As we drive back to our accommodation, we will stop at the famous Dune 45 and climb this dune if we wish or to just wander around the base. We return to Sesriem and visit the nearby Sesriem Canyon, one of the few permanent water sources before arriving back at our lodge late afternoon to watch the sunset over this spectacular desert.
Dinner is prepared by your guide.
Sunday
Sesriem Area – Windhoek (350km) (B)
After a leisurely breakfast we return to Windhoek via Bullspoort and Rehoboth. We arrive prior to lunchtime where you will be dropped off at your accommodation.
