Namibia: Epic Safari 2024

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Embark on an epic 11-day journey to Namibia, home to the Big Daddy of sand dunes, desert landscapes alive with oryx, bar-eared foxes, zebras, lizards and more, pristine beaches that line the coast, and game reserves where rhinos flourish.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Embark on an epic 11-day journey to Namibia
    • home to the Big Daddy of sand dunes
    • desert landscapes alive with oryx
    • bat-eared foxes
    • zebras
    • lizards and more
    • pristine beaches that line the coast
    • and game reserves where rhinos flourish. A Bushman desert walk
    • behind the scenes visit to a wildlife sanctuary
    • ATV rides and more enable up close unforgettable discoveries.Pack your Tauck-provided rolling duffel bag for this ultimate 20-guest small group safari that flies you from place to place on small Cessna planes. From the desert

What's this trip about?

    Embark on an epic 11-day journey to Namibia, home to the Big Daddy of sand dunes, desert landscapes alive with oryx, bar-eared foxes, zebras, lizards and more, pristine beaches that line the coast, and game reserves where rhinos flourish.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start City Windhoek, Namibia
End CityWindhoek

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Namibia

Attractions

  • Windhoek

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Join a Bushman guide for a walk into the Namib Desert for insights about the insects and wildlife that thrive here and star gaze in the NamibRand Nature Reserve, one of the least light-polluted and naturally darkest places on Earth Explore the red-tinted dunes of Sossusvlei with an opportunity to climb Big Daddy, towering skyward at 1,066 feet tall and explore the desert by riding on the dunes aboard a two-person ATV vehicle, or embarking on a scenic jeep safari to explore the sights Array TAUCK VALUES INCLUDE Flightsee over the desert and dunes of Sossusvlei and the pristine coast of Namibia aboard a flight to Swakopmund, where seaside discoveries await on a kayaking excursion or catamaran cruise Go behind-the-scenes at a Wildlife Sanctuary where a hands-on visit promises personal encounters with baby baboons happy to interact with you

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Arrive Windhoek, Namibia

Tour begins: 5:00 PM, The Weinberg Windhoek.
Welcome to Namibia! Enjoy an included transfer upon your arrival at Windhoek Airport to The Weinberg Windhoek, nestled on the grounds of the Am Weinberg Estate, in the center of the city. Enjoy a welcome reception dinner tonight at your intimate hotel.

MEALS : D

LODGING : The Weinberg Hotel

PORTOFCALL : Windhoek, Namibia

Day 2 Learn about life in the Namib Desert, from insects to brilliant night skies

Enjoy a flight to the NamibRand Nature Reserve, established to help protect and conserve the unique ecology and wildlife of the southwest Namib Desert. Spend two nights deep inside this private reserve at your luxury lodge where tha...

Day 3 Explore the towering sand dunes of Sossusvlei

Visit the spectacular red-tinted dunes of Sossusvlei this morning; the dunes are among the highest in the world, reaching a height of almost 1,300 feet. View them as you explore the region with an expert guide, stopping for an oppor...

Day 4 Fly to coastal Swakopmund where beaches attract local wildlife

After breakfast, enjoy a flightseeing excursion over the massive dunes of the Namib Desert and Sossusvlei, void of human intervention with the exception of its long-abandoned diamond mines. Continue soaring over the coastline, viewi...

Day 5 Experience the marine life of Walvis Bay by kayak or catamaran

Drive down to the coast this morning for a choice of excursions; you can kayak amidst playful seals or take a scenic catamaran cruise in Walvis Bay. Rich with marine life, the bay is home to thousands of Cape Fur seals, bottlenose d...

Day 6 Visit a Himba village & fly to Ongava this afternoon

Board a charter for a flight to Opuwo, home to the indigenous Himba people living according to the traditions of their ancestors; Himba women are known for their use of red otjiize, a blend of red ochre and butterfat they use to bea...

Day 7 Two game drives in the Ongava Private Game Reserve

Wake up early for a morning game drive in the reserve, looking for black-faced impala, lions, white and black rhinos, plains game and more with your expert safari guide, and stop at the Ongava Research Center to learn about the ongo...

Day 8 View wildlife on a game drive in Etosha National Park

Etosha National Park is a haven for wildlife, boasting the continent's largest concentration of black rhino and other large mammals in abundance, including elephant, giraffe, lion, leopard, cheetah, wildebeest, kudu, oryx, eland and...

Day 9 Wildlife Watching at your lodge, then on to Zannier Reserve

Enjoy a final game drive this morning on the grounds of the wildlife-rich Ongava Reserve and have lunch at your lodge, before heading to the airstrip for a flight to Windhoek. Upon arrival, drive out of the city to your luxury safar...

Day 10 Hold hands with baby baboons at a wildlife sanctuary

Your safari adventure continues today with a unique opportunity to meet and interact with baby baboons on a private behind-the-scenes visit to a wildlife sanctuary, bordering the reserve. The sanctuary provides a home to a wide vari...

Day 11 Journey Home

Tour ends: Windhoek East, Namibia. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Omaanda Lodge to Windhoek Airport, a 30-minute drive; allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in at the airport.

MEALS : B

PORTOFCALL : Windhoek, Namibia

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Dates & Availability

Price From $11,990
Price per day$1,090
Last Updated: 4/15/2024
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It's easy to see the world's sights. To stand in long lines, push through the crowds, and generally have the same standard-issue vacation as everyone else. But that's not good enough for us, and it's not good enough for you. We believe that travel should be easy. It should be fun. It should be worth your time and the price you paid. It should re-energize and transform. And above all else, it should be beyond the ordinary. Because how you see the world matters.

In 1882, Herman Tauck arrived in New York City from Germany in search of the American dream. His determination and values were passed on to his son, Arthur Tauck, who would realize that dream. With ingenuity and an innovative spirit, Arthur started Tauck Motor Tours, a travel company that would give birth to a new industry. The first tour, through the back roads of New England, was created by this 27-year-old in 1925. It embodied the same successful formula used by Tauck today: do the right thing. Craft a life-enriching travel experience; provide it at a single all-inclusive price; ensure there is great value for money; and rely on recommendations of satisfied customers to build a following and grow the business.

Two elements that did change over the next 90+ years – and three generations of Taucks – were the scope of destinations served and the variety of modes of travel used. Today Tauck delivers life-enriching travel experiences to every corner of the globe, incorporating small cruise ships, premium riverboats, trains, helicopters and more. What started as a New England motor coach tour company has truly evolved into an extraordinary global travel company. The fourth generation of Taucks is now involved in the company. While remarkable in any business, this seamless continuity across generations speaks to shared vision and values.

Throughout its history, the concept of “family” at Tauck has gone far beyond those sharing the surname to include hundreds of valued employees, and hundreds of thousands of loyal guests. The story of Tauck is the story of a unique American family company celebrating a passion for travel – a story that will continue to inspire generations to come.

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