7 day classic southern

7 Day Classic Southern Tour (STS7)

DEPARTS

Weekly on Saturdays

DURATION

7 days/6 nights

ROUTING

WINDHOEK - FISH RIVER CANYON - NAMIB NAUKLUFT PARK - SWAKOPMUND - WINDHOEK

INCLUDES

6 breakfasts, 1 lunchpack, 6 dinners, accommodation, non alcoholic drinks on board, transport in air-conditioned vehicles and guide, porterage, entrance fees, and sightseeing as specified.

VALIDITY

Rate valid from 01 November 2007 to 31 October 2008

Price (per person sharing) from ZAR 10190

CURRENCY CONVERTER

ITINERARY

DAY 1 - SATURDAY WINDHOEK - KALAHARI DESERT

Travel into the Kalahari Desert via Rehoboth. Scenic sunset drive (in open vehicles). Overnight in Kalahari Desert. [D]

DAY 2 - SUNDAY KALAHARI DESERT- FISH RIVER CANYON

Travel through Kalahari, see Kokerboom (Quiver tree) forest. Continue via Naute Dam, and northern fringes of Fish River Canyon. Overnight near Fish River Canyon. [BD]

DAY 3 - MONDAY FISH RIVER CANYON - LÜDERITZ

Travel to Aus. Possibly see ‘desert horses’ on entering Namib Desert. Arrive in Lüderitz ± midday. Afternoon peninsula scenic drive. Overnight in Lüderitz. [BD]

DAY 4 - TUESDAY LÜDERITZ - MALTAHÖHE

Visit Kolmanskop, a deserted diamond town and museum. then visit Duwisib Castle. Continue to Maltahöhe region for overnight. [BD]

DAY 5 - WEDNESDAY MALTAHÖHE - NAMIB NAUKLUFT PARK

Early start to Sossusvlei. 4x4 scenic drive into heart of Namib Desert. Visit Sesriem Canyon, Solitaire en route past Naukluft Mountains. Overnight near Namib Naukluft Park. [BD]

DAY 6 - THURSDAY NAMIB NAUKLUFT PARK - SWAKOPMUND

Travel through Kuiseb Canyon towards coast. Packed lunch. See Welwitschia Mirabili plants said to grow older than a 1000 years. Visit Moon Landscape. Arrive in Swakopmund late afternoon for overnight. [BD+LP]

DAY 7 - FRIDAY SWAKOPMUND - WINDHOEK

Visit Walvis Bay lagoon. Continue inland towards Usakos and Karibib. Visit Henckerts Centre, Herero graves, and handicraft market in Okahandja. Arrive in Windhoek late afternoon. [B]