The Wildflower tours of Namaqualand, as well as Around-the-Cape, and the Namibia tours, together with tours to Botswana, eSwatini (Swaziland), etc., all form part of the series:
DISCOVER SOUTHERN AFRICA
NAMIBIA 15 Days tour
('All-in-One' 15 days- Highlights tour) 15 days in Namibia = 15 days there and back from SA (return flights)
This is a favourite tour of many guests, and has been developed over many years' experience and feedback.
Tour the most sought-after destinations in Namibia, with Touring South Africa as your specialist. Our standard is high, and you will relax every night in en-suite accommodation, unless not available at the time.
This tour is popularly done as an escorted self-drive tour (by Touring South Africa as Tour leaders), or it is done as a group in a large enough vehicle suitable for the Namibian conditions.
Day 1
Depart in the early morning from Johannesburg, to Windhoek Airport. We meet our Driver and Guide, and set off through the capital city of Windhoek, which lies on the Khomas Hochland. We pass by Rehoboth, the main center of the "Baster" people. Many scenic views and landscapes are to be enjoyed here in the late afternoon. We see the thin strip of the Kalahari, which protrudes into the eastern parts of Namibia.
Overnight at Marienthal area (Dinner, Bed and Breakfast included).
Day 2
Drive further on the edge of the Kalahari, a land of many parallel, habited dunes, and sociable weaver nests. Visit a few of the most important historic sites in Keetmanshoop, and relax through the open landscape of the Karas area, to reach Ai-Ais, the hot springs in the Fish River Canyon, where you relax at the warm mineral bath in the under-roof pool and enjoy the mountains around.
Overnight at Ai-Ais area (Dinner, Bed and Breakfast included).
Day 3
After breakfast, we make our way to the main lookout point over the Fish River Canyon, which is in size second to the Grand Canyon in the USA.
The immensity of this magnificent landscape is truly breath-taking. The towering rock faces and deep ravines were formed by water erosion, plus the collapse of the valley due to movements in the earth’s crust over 500 million years ago, made it into a canyon within an older canyon. Today the canyon measures 160km long, up to 27km wide, and almost 550m at its deepest.
We continue our journey on the discovery of this beautiful stretched out land, past the town of Aus, to Luderitz, which represent an era of German occupation and influence in the diamond mining area of the previous South West Africa colony. We will be fortunate to see the famous wild horses of Aus in the area.
Overnight for two nights, on a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast basis, in the Luderitz/Aus area.
Day 4
Today we explore the ghost town of Kolmanskuppe, on the edge of the Namib Desert.
Later we take a drive out to Diaz Point, where we visit the stone replica of the cross which Bartholomius Dias planted on his way to find the southern tip of Africa in 1487. On our way there, we hope to see a few flamingos in the shallow waters around Luderitz.
We spend time in the quaint town of Luderitz and take a walking tour to a colonial German house, and the Felsenkirche, the church on the rocks.
We return later to relax at our accommodation in the Luderitz/Aus area.
Overnight: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.
Day 5
We continue our journey past the Tiras mountains and Rooirand, stopping at times for spectacular photos of this unusually beautiful area.
Arrive in the late afternoon at our accommodation in the Sesriem area, near the edge of the Namib Desert and in the area of the famous Namib-Naukluft Park.
Overnight on a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast basis.
Day 6
Early pre-sunrise departure to see the sun tinting the beautiful dunes of the Namib Desert, the oldest desert in the world. It is a breathtaking experience of magnitude, one to be on your bucket list, with the opportunity to walk to Dead Vlei, and climb Dune 45, one of the famous high dunes of the Namib. In the afternoon, we continue to our accommodation in the Sesriem/Solitaire region.
Overnight on a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast basis.
Day 7
We depart to have a delicious treat at Solitaire, and drive past the Khomas Hochland, through the Namib Desert, to Walvis Bay/Swakopmund.
Overnight for two nights in the Walvis Bay / Swakopmund area. Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.
Day 8
A day of exploring the coastal towns of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund, the Adventure capital of Namibia! In the morning we visit the town of Swakopmund, where we take a walking tour to see the most important historical buildings. You may laze at the many restaurants. You may optionally also visit the interesting Museum. We visit the lagoon of Walvis Bay, where we look at the many flamingoes. A relaxing day, or one filled with adventure!
Optional excursions in the area include:
- Flights over the desert, by aeroplane or microlight.
- Boat trip in the waters around Walvis Bay to see the sea life in the area.
- Fishing trips, from the beach or in a boat.
- Quad bike riding on the dunes.
- Sandboarding on the dunes.
- Camel riding on the dunes.
- Go see the famous Welwitscia ancient plant.
- Spend (an extra) half a day for an in depth exploring of the German architecture of Swakopmund.
- Relax and do some shopping..
We overnight in Walvis Bay / Swakopmund area on a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast basis.
Day 9
After breakfast, we take the road inland, passing the town of Uis. We experience the Himba people and some Herero people on our way, continuing past the town of Khorixas and on to our 2-nights accommodation in the Vingerklip/Khorixas/Kamanjab area.
Overnight: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.
Day 10
Today we visit the famous Vingerklip, with the rest of the day either relaxing at your lodge, or you may do an optional extra visit to the famous Twyfelfontein and Burnt Mountain to see the San/Bushman engravings and rock formations.
Another optional extra excursion is a visit to a Himba Village, where you learn about this nomadic tribe.
We overnight in the area, on a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast basis.
Day 11
We make our way to Outjo, another quaint town, to be taken in with local German bakery delights, before we enter Etosha National Park and start our safari in this vast wildlife sanctuary. It is another of those bucket list places, which you will find a unique experience. Many different plains species abound here, congregating around the huge pan, and during the drier season can be found at the many watering holes. Here you might even see a few White elephants!
Overnight on a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast basis.
Day 12
We continue our Etosha safari, observing and photographing the different game to be found in the open plains around the pan and the grassveld savanna. In the afternoon we leave the Park and continue our journey towards Otjiwarongo.
Overnight: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.
Day 13
We enjoy the day at Waterberg National Park, with its magnificent view over the lower land, and have the opportunity to climb the Waterberg to see the wildlife which is specially preserved on the mountain.
Overnight: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.
Day 14
Today we pass by Otjiwarongo and Okahandja, and visit the capital city, Windhoek, for an oreintation tour of the city, and a few photographic stops.
Overnight in Windhoek: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.
Day 15
After a relaxed breakfast, we leave from Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport, for Johannesburg O R Tambo International Airport.
PRICE PER PERSON SHARING : (Price on request)
Includes:
- Guided and informative tour according to the itinerary.
- Overnight in Guest Houses / Country Inns / Hotels.
- En suite accommodation, dinner, bed, and breakfast.
- Entrance Fees as per Itinerary (excluding any optional excursions).
- Return airline tickets from Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport to Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport.
- 4x4 Shuttle at Sossusvlei.
- Group guided tour on a suitable vehicle for Namibia (bus).
- Return flights Johannesburg to Windhoek and back.
- All guided bus tours are based on a SEAT-ON-COACH basis.
Excludes:
- Extra International and Domestic Flights and airport taxes, like from outside South Africa to South Africa and return.
- Single room supplement (Price on request).
- All drinks, and meals not mentioned in the itinerary, like all lunches.
- Gratuity (for hotel staff, porters, guides, and drivers).
- Any kind of personal expenses.
- Optional excursions, like at Sesriem, Swakopmund/Walvis Bay, Vingerklip area, and Waterberg.
- Extreme adventures.
- Activities not on this program.
Please note:
- A valid passport is required to visit Namibia.
Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in this tour package, or if you would like us to tailer make a tour package for you.
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PLEASE NOTE - Etosha National Park is a MALARIA RISK AREA
- Please CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR before visiting.
Tours and safaris are also available to malaria-free areas like:
NAMIBIA HIGHLIGHTS
('All-in-One' Highlights tour) 12 days in Namibia = 14 days there and back from SA
Tour the most sought-after destinations in Namibia, with Touring South Africa as your specialist. Our standard is high, and you will relax every night in en-suite accommodation, unless not available at the time.
This tour is popularly done as an escorted self-drive tour, or it is done as a group in a large enough vehicle suitable for the Namibian conditions.
Day One
Depart in the early morning from Gauteng, through the Northern Cape, and arrive at Upington on the banks of the Gariep (Orange) River, the major east-west river through the heartland of South Africa. Many scenic and historic sites and greenery are to be enjoyed here in the late afternoon.
Overnight at Upington area (Bed and Breakfast included).
Day Two
Drive through the Kalahari, a land of many parallel, habited dunes, and sociable weaver nests. Enter Namibia on the south-eastern border at Ariamsvlei, and relax through the open landscape of the Karas area to Ai-Ais, the hot springs in the Fish River Canyon, where you relax at the warm mineral under-roof pool and enjoy the mountains around.
Overnight at Ai-Ais area (Bed and Breakfast included).
Day Three
After breakfast, we make our way to the main lookout point over the Fish River Canyon, which is up to 26 km wide, and in size second to the Grand Canyon in the USA.
We continue our journey on the discovery of this beautiful stretched out land, towards the towns of Aus and Luderitz, which represent an era of German occupation and influence in the diamond mine area of the previous South West Africa colony. We will be fortunate to see the famous wild horses in the area.
Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis in the Luderits/Aus area.
Day Four
Today we explore the ghost town of Kolmanskuppe, on the edge of the Namib Desert, and spend time in the quaint town of Luderitz and its shore on the Atlantic Ocean, where Bartholomius Dias planted a cross on his way to find the southern tip of Africa in 1488.
We return later to relax at our accommodation in the Aus/Luderitz area.
Overnight: Bed and Breakfast.
Day Five
We continue our journey past the Tiras mountains and Rooirand, stopping at times for spectacular photos of this unusually beautiful area.
Arrive in the late afternoon at our accommodation.
Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis.
Day Six
Today we drive through more spectacular scenery and game farms to Sesriem, where we visit the famous canyon for more photographic experiences.
We overnight at Sesriem area, near the edge of the Namib Desert, on bed and breakfast basis.
Day Seven
Early morning departure to see the sun tinting the beautiful dunes of the Sossusvlei area in the Namib Desert, the oldest desert in the world. It is a breathtaking experience of magnitude, one to be on your bucket list, with the opportunity to climb Dune 45, one of the famous high dunes of the Namib, and experience Dead Vlei.
We depart to have a delicious treat at Solitaire and drive past the Khomas Hochland, through the Namib Desert to Swakopmund/Walvis Bay.
Overnight for two nights in the Swakop-mund area. Bed and Breakfast.
Day Eight
A day of exploring the coastal towns of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. We visit the town and aquarium of Swakopmund, and the town and lagoon of Walvis Bay. A lazy day, or one filled with adventure! Optional excursions in the area include:
Go see the famous Welwitscia ancient plant. Go quad bike riding, or sandboarding, on the dunes. Take a boat trip in the waters around Walvis Bay to see the sealife in the area, or spend the day exploring the German architecture of Swakopmund, lazing at the many restaurants and visiting the Museum. Relax and do some shopping..
We overnight in Swakopmund area on a bed and breakfast basis.
Day Nine
After breakfast, take the road inland, passing the town of Uis, to the famous Twyfelfontein and Burnt Mountain to see the San/Bushman engravings and rock formations.
Overnight: Bed and Breakfast.
Day Ten
We pass the town of Khorixas and experience the Himba people on our way to Outjo, another quaint town, to be taken in with local bakery delights, before we overnight on a bed and breakfast basis in the area.
Day Eleven
We enter Etosha National Park and start our safari in this vast wildlife sanctuary, another of those bucket list places, which you will find a unique experience. Many different plains species abound here, congregating around the huge pan, and during the drier season can be found at the many watering holes. Here you might even see a White elephant!
Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis.
Day Twelve
We continue our Etosha safari, observing and photographing the different game to be found in the open plains around the pan and the grassveld savanna. In the afternoon we leave the Park and continue our journey towards Tsumeb.
Overnight: Bed and Breakfast.
Day Thirteen
Today we visit the famous craft market of Otjiwarongo, pass through Okahandja, and visit the capital city, Windhoek, for a few photographic stops.
Continue towards Gobabis for a final night in Namibia.
Overnight: Bed and Breakfast.
Day Fourteen
Leaving early with a packed breakfast, we return through the vast land of Botswana.
Reach Gauteng in the evening.
PRICE PER PERSON SHARING : (Price on request)
Includes:
- Escorted and informative tour according to the itinerary.
- Overnight in Guest Houses / Country Inns / Hotels.
- En suite accommodation, daily breakfasts.
- Entrance Fees as per Itinerary (excluding optional excursions at Sesriem and Swakopmund).
- The escorted self-drive tour is one of the options. Other options include a group guided tour on a large vehicle from and back to Gauteng, South Africa, and another is a fly-in to Windhoek and return flight back, with a guided bus tour in Namibia.
- All guided bus tours are based on a SEAT-ON-COACH basis.
Excludes:
- International and Domestic Flights and airport tax, except for the fly-in tour option.
- Single room supplement (Price on request).
- All drinks, and meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Gratuity (for hotel staff, porters, guides, and drivers).
- Any kind of personal expenses.
Please note:
- A valid passport is required to visit Namibia.
Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in this tour package, or if you would like us to tailer make a tour package for you.
CONTACT US NOW!
PLEASE NOTE - Etosha National Park is a MALARIA RISK AREA
- Please CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR before visiting.
Tours and safaris are also available to malaria-free areas like:
NAMIBIA SOUTH and SWAKOP
(Explorer tour) 9 days in Namibia = 11 days there and back from SA
Our Explorer series give you time to explore, and to relax.
Southern Namibia, from the Gariep River as the southern border, through Ai-Ais up to Windhoek, and west to Luderitz and Swakopmund, is what we cover on this exploratory tour of the beautiful southern part of Namibia.
This region abounds with a beauty of awesome sunrises and sunsets, among interesting rock formations, clear starry skies and far vistas. Dunes are so neat, it corrects itself daily. Similarly the rest af Namibia to the north is to be experienced as well.
The Fish River Canyon is in size second to the Grand Canyon of the USA, a deep wide dry ravine of magnitude.
Luderitz is a town with many German architectural treasures, and outside lies the ghost town of Kolmanskuppe, not to be missed. In the area you will see the first of many dunes, on the edge of the oldest desert in the world. Beautiful mountains, tainted in different colours are awaiting as you travel towards Sesriem and the Sossusvlei area. There you can indulge in the awe of precisely formed red dunes in the Namib Desert, with yet another canyon carved out in the seasonal river bed.
The mountains continue to inspire many a photographer, and crossing over some rugged terrain and flat sand in the desert is an experience to remember forever.
Visit the interesting town of Swakopmund, and Walvis Bay, passing the Khomas Hochland, Welwitscia plains and the Moon landscape, do adventure in the dunes of the Namib desert, and take in the rural vistas of the Erongo region. On your journey on to Windhoek, enjoy the remoteness and see the Spitskoppe, on your way to Windhoek. Return relaxed and refreshed after an expedition into far Namibia.
The northern part of Namibia is equally interesing and covers another aspect of exploration. This is experienced with our Namibia North and Swakop tour.
Day 1
We depart from Gauteng, or your home base in any other part of South Africa
Up to Upington area.
Overnight. Bed and Breakfast.
Day 2
Augrabies, Ai-Ais, Fish River Canyon
Overnight: Bed and Breakfast
Day 3
Fish River Canyon, Seeheim
Overnight: Bed and Breakfast
Day 4
Luderitz, Kolmanskuppe, Diaz cross, Aus, wild horses
Overnight: Bed and Breakfast
Day 5
Rooirand, Duwisib, Maltahohe
Overnight: Bed and Breakfast
Day 6
Pass Tsaris mountains, Sesriem Canyon
Overnight: Bed and Breakfast
Day 7
Sesriem, Sossusvlei, Dune 45, Dead vlei
Overnight: Bed and Breakfast
Day 8
Gamsberg, Kuiseb, Swakopmund
Overnight: Bed and Breakfast
Day 9
Walvis Bay, Adventure, Swakopmund
Overnight Swakopmund: Bed and Breakfast
Day 10
Okahandja, Windhoek
Overnight: Bed and Breakfast
Day 11
We return to arrive in Gauteng, or your own destination.
Price on request
Included are all entrances according to the itinerary, transport, bed and breakfast.
Informational escorted tour.
A valid passport is required to visit Namibia.
The visiting order of the itinerary may change, due to weather conditions, or other circumstances out of our control, as well as the availability of specific accommodation.
This tour may run the other way round.
Should you prefer a cheaper tour, or a faster pace tour, please feel free to discuss this with us - We will try to adapt your itinerary to suit you.
Peter and Riana Maas
TOER SUID AFRIKA Reisklub // TOURING SOUTH AFRICA Travel Club.
+27(0)71 330 3174
www.toersuidafrika.com // email: toersuidafrika@gmail.com
www.touringsouthafrica.co.za // email: touringsouthafrica@gmail.com
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