A stay in the South will be mainly devoted to the two great Namibian deserts: the Kalahari Desert and the Namib Desert. In between, an essential stopover: the Fish River Canyon, the second largest canyon in the world, after Colorado. You will finish your itinerary on the Atlantic coast, in Swakopmund or Walvis Bay, in order to get rid of the dust. The South is the wildest and least populated region of Namibia: you can enjoy the great outdoors! Peacefulness and serenity are guaranteed.
Day 1: Arrival in Windhoek
Day 2: The Kalahari Desert and its red dunes
Day 3: En route to the south, step in Keetmanshoop
Day 4: Fish River Canyon, a natural jewel
Day 5: Visit Fish River Canyon
Day 6: Aus and its wild horses
Day 7: Lüderitz, port city
Day 8: Lüderitz and the ghost village of Kolmanskop
Day 9: The Namib desert and its tallest dunes in the world
Day 10: Sossusvlei red dunes
Day 11: The Atlantic Coast: Swakopmund or Walvis Bay
Day 12: Visit of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay
Day 13: Swakopmund and Walvis Bay: a host of activities
Day 14: Return to Windhoek
Arrival formalities, car rental, last reservation and purchase of equipment if necessary.
Morning departure to the Kalahari, arrival early in the afternoon. Walk by foot or by car to discover the beauty of the red dunes.
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Continue south with a stop at Quivertree Forest and Giant's Playground near Keetmanshoop and arrive at the end of the day at Fish River Canyon.
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Visit the largest African canyon and the second largest canyon in the world since Hobas. It is possible to combine the different viewpoints arranged, by car, but be aware that hiking is also a very popular activity in the region. To be planned, depending on the time you have available.
Continuation to the other end of the canyon, at Ai-Ais, and day punctuated by stops to admire the landscape, then a moment of relaxation to enjoy the waters.
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En route to Aus and discovery of wild horses.
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Direction Lüderitz to spend one or two days there as you wish. Between ocean and desert, with its German colonial architecture in the Art Nouveau style, the city of Lüderitz has a special atmosphere. And when you think of a port city, you also think of the ideal place to enjoy all kinds of seafood!
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The program was discovered by Diaz Point, the sandy Kolmanskop ghost village, or a boat trip to Halifax Island, inhabited by a few thousand penguins in Africa.
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A long day of road towards Namib Naukluft park.
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Rise at dawn for the ascent of red dunes in Sossusvlei, photo stop at Dead Vlei and visit the canyon of Sesriem.
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En route to the coast and Swakopmund or Walvis Bay. Afternoon shopping and relaxation in the city, meals in the restaurant and sunset on the sea.
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Nestled in the Désert desert, between sand dunes and ocean, Swakopmund is considered a luxury seaside resort. Its preserved colonial heritage makes it a popular destination for Europeans. An amazing atmosphere reigns there. 30 km from Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, a port town, is located on a lagoon that attracts quantity of pelicans and pink flamingos.
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Plan your activities according to your interests, sandboarding, quad biking, kite surfing, paragliding, parachute jumping, boat trips, visits to the city centre, the offer is vast. Walvis Bays will delight bird lovers.
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