Namib means "vast", and is no understatement for the Namib-Naukluft Park. The largest game park in Africa, its extremes range from the freshwater lagoon of Sandwich Harbour, a paradise for ornithologists, to the parched Sossusvlei in the heart of the Namib Desert. Here, the burnt umber dunes are the highest in the world, wind sculpted into razor-sharp peaks whilst in the north of the park stony plains and lunar landscapes lead to the massive purple ranges of the Naukluft Mountains. Established originally to protect the Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra, this area is superb hiking country and, as in the rest of the park, is home to a surprising array of animals, plants and insects adapted for life in an apparently inhospitable region.
Recommended accommodation
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Little Kulala
With magnificent views of the red dunes of Sossusvlei and rugged mountains rising from vast grassy plains, Little Kulala lies in a private reserve in the heart of the Namib Desert.
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Wolwedans
Nestled amid red dunes and set against a backdrop of unparalleled beauty, Wolwedans provides the perfect base from which to explore vast stretches of awe-inspiring nature.
Sample itinerary
DAY 1 LONDON/CAPE TOWN
Schedule overnight flight from London to Cape Town.
DAY 2 CAPE TOWN/CONSTANTIA UITSIG
Arrive into Cape Town and transfer to Constantia Uitsig for a 3 night stay.
DAY 3 - 4 CONSTANTIA UITSIG
2 days of activities including visits to Cape Town and exploring the winelands.
DAY 5 CONSTANTIA UITSIG/LITTLE KULALA
Transfer to Cape Town airport for the schedule flight to Windhoek. Transfer by light aircraft to Little Kulala for a 3 night stay.
DAY 6 - 7 LITTLE KULALA
2 days of activities including day and night nature drives, guided walks, rooftop sleep outs and optional hot air ballooning.
DAY 8 LITTLE KULALA/SKELETON COAST
Depart from Little Kulala for a mobile safari to the Skeleton Coast. Low-level flight by light aircraft along the Skeleton Coast and across the desert to the Huab Valley for a 1 night stay at Kuidas Camp.
DAY 9 SKELETON COAST
Explore the colourful Huab River and visit the sand dunes. Flight by light aircraft along the coast to the Hoarusib Valley in Kaokoland for a 1 night stay at Purros Camp.
DAY 10 SKELETON COAST/KUNENE RIVER
Visit to the nomadic Himba people and search for the desert dwelling elephant. Continue north along the Skeleton Coast by light aircraft to the Kunene River on the Angolan border for lunch. Drive through the mountains and dunes of the Hartmann Valley for a 1 night stay at Kunene River Camp.
DAY 11 KUNENE RIVER/WINDHOEK/LONDON
Following an early morning boat trip transfer by light aircraft to Windhoek to connect with your schedule overnight flight to London.
DAY 12 LONDON
Arrive London early morning.
Price from £3,500 excluding flights and some drinks and meals in Cape Town.
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