The three day Sossusvlei Link has been designed to give you a quick landscape snapshot of the world’s highest dunes in the world’s oldest desert at Sesriem & Sossusvlei.
- Departs: Every Tuesday of the year with collection time from within the city limits between 08.00 & 08.30 (subject to minimum passenger numbers).
- Returns: On Thursday around 16.00
- Single supplement: none
- The style is limited participation, assisted camping with the participation limited to only helping with the tents.The price is virtually fully inclusive of everything you will need whilst travelling with us.
- The following vehicle types may be used on safari:
2 – 3 guests 4×4 double cabin vehicle
4 – 5 guests Toyota Quantum / Hi-Ace with purpose built trailer
6 – 14 guests Toyota Dyna truck – modified Safari Vehicle
Combinations
- with our 3 day Etosha Link to make an unforgettable 6 day Taste of Namibia safari.
- to make a comprehensive 10 day itinerary, combine this with our 7 day Northern Adventure itinerary.
- two of the world’s natural wonders, the Okavango Delta and the mighty Victoria Falls can also be included by combining this trip with our 10 day Delta and Falls Safari.
Safari Tour Overview
| Day | Destinations | Accommodation | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | Windhoek to Sesriem / Agama | Camping | L, D |
| Wed | Sesriem / Agama | Camping | B, L, D |
| Thur | Sesriem / Agama to Windhoek | B, L |
B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner
Safari Tour Details
Tuesday
Windhoek – Sesriem / Agama (350 km) (LD) (camping)
We travel out over the Eros Mountains and along scenic roads, on our way south-west to the desert. We also pass over part of the Naukluft Mountains the Khomas Hochland range on our journey today and head down from Namibia’s central plateau by way of the beautiful Remhoogte Pass.
Coming out of the mountains we reach open plains and from here it is only a short distance to our next stop, the tiny town of Solitaire. We will stop here for some refreshments before continuing on through desert scenery.
We cross some open grass savannah and farmlands before the terrain begins to give way to the immense red sand dune desert of the Namib. We aim to arrive at our camp during the late afternoon and watch the colours glow and change on distant mountains to the east.
Wednesday
Sesriem /Agama (220km) (BLD) (Camping)
A pre dawn start is essential this morning as we want to catch the soft light of the sunrise on the desert as we drive in. We will arrive at the entrance to the dunes on sunrise and then travel through the dune field as the sun is coming up. The light casts strong contrasts of colour on the edges of the dunes and offers stunning views from the dry river bed you travel through.
We reach Sossusvlei itself by walking the last 5 km through the dunes. The walk is like nothing else, enjoying the changing light and coolness of the morning. Ancient mineral pans, stunted camel thorn trees and the chance of seeing a gemsbok or maybe an ostrich make the photo opportunities perfect.
We spend the morning in and around Sossusvlei, also visiting dune 45, and as the day wears on we return to Sesriem for lunch to escape the heat of the afternoon. As the day cools off in the late afternoon we will take a short excursion to the Sesriem Canyon.
Thursday
Sesriem / Agama – Windhoek (450 km) (BL)
After breakfast we begin our journey back to Windhoek following a different route, ascending the massive Gamsberg Pass in the Khomas Hochland Mountain Range on our way back to civilization. In the Solitaire area we will stop at the ‘N/a’an ku sê Namib Carnivore Conservation Centre’, a 500 hectare Conservation Centre which hosts an educational centre and wildlife tracking within the purpose built enclosures and receive information on the carnivore surveillance in the greater Namib area.
We are due back in Windhoek at 16:00 and you will be dropped off at your accommodation on our return.
