Skeleton Coast Safari

Take a closer look at a shipwreck!

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8 days from £3465

DAY 1 - Depart UK.

Recommended flight from London: Air Namibia from London Gatwick (see below).  If you are travelling from a country other than the UK we would be happy to give you guidance on your flight options.

DAY 2 - Arrival in Windhoek.

On arrival in Namibia's capital Windhoek you will be met by a representative of World Discovery outside immigration and customs. You will then be taken by private car direct to your hotel.

DAY 3 - Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Cape Cross.

Transfer to Eros Airport for an early morning flight to Sossusvlei in the Namib Naukluft Park. Sossusvlei is reputed to have the highest dunes in the world, and the view of the shadow-lined dunes from the air is spectacularly breathtaking. Land at Sesriem from where you will take an excursion by safari vehicle into the dunes. The dunes reach heights of 300m or more and for those inclined and fit enough to climb them, this might pose a challenge. We return to the aircraft and fly along the coast via Conception Bay towards Swakopmund. The flight includes an aerial view of the famous Eduard Bohlen shipwreck at Conception Bay. After landing and refuelling at Swakopmund, continue with a low-level flight north along the Skeleton Coast past the seal colony at Cape Cross for a light picnic lunch near the beach. Thereafter fly east, over the desert, to the Ugab formations–a nearly lifeless ‘moon landscape' of numerous black ridges that stand out in stark contrast to the white desert floor–before landing at the Kuidas camp in the Huab River Valley, where you will stay for the night. Ancient rock engravings are found amongst the rocks within walking distance of the camp.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch, dinner.

DAY 4 - Over the Skeleton Coast to Kunene.

After breakfast depart by Land Rover to explore the colourful red lava and yellow sandstone of the Huab River environs and to be introduced to the ecological aspects of this area with its wide diversity of flora and fauna. This includes the Welwitschia Mirabilis, a tree that has been dwarfed by the rigours of the encroaching desert climate. You will have lunch at Kuidas camp before flying along the coast to Terrace Bay in the Skeleton Coast Park. The most prominent shipwrecks along this part of the coast are the Montrose and Henrietta. At the coast access the roaring dunes by Land Rover (pictured left), which always proves to be a stimulating experience. Also visit the beach with its profusion of multi-coloured pebbles consisting of agate, lava, granite and quartz. Interesting to see are old bleached whale bones scattered along the beach above the high tide mark. Return to the aircraft and continue north to our Purros camp in the Hoarusib Valley in the Kunene Region, where you will stay for the night.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch, dinner.

DAY 5 - Himba settlement. Hartmann Valley.

After breakfast you will embark on a scenic drive along the Hoarusib Valley to visit a settlement of the nomadic Himba people (left). You might be lucky enough to come across the desert-dwelling elephant who frequent this valley. From here continue north along the Skeleton Coast by aircraft to the Kunene River acting as a border to Angola. The Kaiu Maru shipwreck and pieces from old sailing vessels lie scattered along this part of the coast. From the airfield take a scenic drive by Land Rover to a favourite lunch site. After lunch continue through the mountains and dunes of the Hartmann Valley - which extends to the Kunene River - reaching the Kunene River camp in the late afternoon.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch, dinner.

DAY 6 - Return to Windhoek

An early morning boat trip on the Kunene River as it flows through scenic desert landscape, observing bird life and possibly some crocodiles. Birds vary from aquatic species on the perennial waters, to endemic desert varieties and those that inhabit dense riverine vegetation. After lunch at the camp, fly back to Eros Airport, Windhoek, arriving in the late afternoon.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch.

DAY 7 - Depart for UK.

At leisure. For passengers wanting to stay longer in Namibia we are happy to make arrangements on your behalf; you may wish to do some gameviewing in Etosha National Park, or head south for the amazing Fish River Canyon. In the evening transfer to the airport for the departure flight to the UK.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 8 - Arrive UK.

Morning arrival the UK.

International Flights

We recommend the direct services of Air Namibia from London Gatwick. Current timings (subject to possible change) are as follows:
Gatwick/Windhoek. Depart at 20.40; arrive Windhoek at 09.55 (next morning)
Windhoek/Gatwick. Depart at 19.15; arrive Gatwick at 04.30 (next morning)

Skeleton Coast Safari (Tour Reference: WDNA007)
2010 Departures
Price per person based on a minimum of two persons travelling together:

If you wish to travel on a different day of the week, there are daily flights via Johannesburg using connecting air services.

Single Room Supplement on request.

The price includes:

• Flights by light aircraft (maximum 4 passengers in a 6 seater aircraft) within Namibia, including airport taxes
• Hotel and camp accommodation as listed above in twin-bedded rooms or tents with ensuite facilities. Facilities at the camps are fairly simple, and have bucket showers and flush toilets
• 5 full breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners as shown in the itinerary.
• Private transfers in Windhoek.
• All sightseeing and gameviewing as shown (subject to weather conditions).

Not included in the price:

• International flights (see our recommendation above). We are happy to discuss the flights with you and give you further guidance.
• International airport taxes.
• Tipping. We will be pleased to give guidance in this often sensitive matter

A deposit of £250 per person is required at the time of booking. The balance of the price for your travel arrangements must be paid at least 8 weeks before your departure date.