Description:
This 3 day self-drive excursion from
Windhoek to Swakopmund is the ideal get-away for those living or working in the
city who wish to visit the coast for a few days.
Swakopmund surrounded by either sea or land. Both the desert and the sea offers adventure and relaxation
Itinerary:
Day 1: Windhoek - Swakopmund - The main route from Windhoek to Swakopmund is around 350km's and
takes around three and a half hours on a good tarred road. There are two
other, more scenic routes, through the Khomas Hochland Mountains -
either using the Bosua or Gamsberg Passes but both of these take
considerably longer (around 7 hours) as they use windy gravel roads. If
you are in no particular rush to get to Swakopmund using one of these
routes is a pleasant, if somewhat dusty, experience.
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| Swakopmund |
On arrival in Swakopmund check into your accommodation before heading out for a drink, dinner and a night on the town.
Meals: None
Day 2: Swakopmund - This morning you get the chance to try your hand at 'lie-down'
sandboarding
on the Namib Desert dunes. Sand boarding is a lot like snowboarding
except for the obvious substitution of sand for snow.
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| Sand Boarding |
After your morning
in the dunes it is time to dust yourself off and head into Swakopmund
for a quick look around. Being a very German style of town an excellent
lager is never hard to find - and food ranges from Bratwurst to
excellent local seafood. This package does not include any activities this afternoon, but for the
active their are a host of possibilities to choose from ranging from
quadbiking to
scenic flights,
these can be pre-arranged when you book this itinerary or left for you
to arrange on arrival is Swakopmund.
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| Quadbiking |
Another excellent option for this afternoon is to head out into the desert on the Welwitschia drive - you
do require a permit which can be obtained from the Ministry of
Environment & Tourism offices in Swakopmund.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Snack
- Day 3: Swakopmund - Windhoek
- After breakfast you will need to drive the 30km's from Swakop to Walvis Bay as you will be joining a dolphin cruise
on the Walvis Lagoon.
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| Dolphine Cruise |
While enjoying sparkling wine & oysters you
are likely to be joined by Cape Fur Seals, Heavyside Dolphins and a
cornucopia of marine & bird life. After the cruise it is time for
lunch and then the drive back to Windhoek.
Meals: Breakfast
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