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Namibia: The Ultimate Honeymoon

Namibia

15 Day Itinerary

Guide Price

£12,900pp

$15,500pp

Experience the enchantment of Namibia, from romantic starlit dinners amidst rugged mountains, exploring the diverse landscapes like the red sand dunes of Sossusvlei and Mowe Bay to tracking endangered black and white rhinos through Ongava National Park.

Highlights

  • Celebrate your Namibia honeymoon by dining under a blanket of stars by candlelight, surrounded by rugged mountains and vast desert
  • Wander through the eerie scorched trees of Vlei whilst exploring the towering red sand dunes of Sossusvlei
  • Stay in a private shipwreck-styled chalet overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in the Skeleton Coast National Park
  • Quad bike through rolling golden sand dunes before seeing the sea colony in Mowe Bay
  • Track the endangered black and white rhino on foot with an experienced guide through the Ongava National Park

Day 1 - 2: Windhoek, Namibia

  • Spend the afternoon cooling off in a private plunge pool overlooking the encircling mountains of Windhoek
  • Enjoy inventive seasonal dishes and spectacular views at the in-house Olive restaurant

Arrive in Namibia for an overnight stay at a charming boutique sanctuary in the Klein Windhoek District.

Relax after your long flight at the intimate boutique Olive Exclusive Hotel in Windhoek, a sanctuary in the Namibian capital. Each suite is decorated uniquely to showcase the different regions found in Namibia and have their own private terraces, complete with a cooling plunge pool and spectacular views. Spend the evening at the Olive restaurant on the outdoor terrace, watching the sun set over the surrounding mountains, before enjoying their seasonal menu and signature dishes. Head to the Sossusvlei Desert Lodge the next day feeling rejuvenated and ready for your Namibian honeymoon.

Day 2 - 5: Sossusvlei, Namibia

  • Spot nocturnal animal tracks and smaller flora and fauna on your guided nature walk across the Elim Dune Belt at sunrise
  • Wander through the eerie scorched trees of Vlei whilst exploring the towering red sand dunes of Sossusvlei

Explore the salt pans and towering sand dunes of the Sossusvlei area of the vast Namib Desert.

Stay three nights at the Sossusvlei Desert Lodge on the outskirts of the vast Namib Naukluft Park. This is a spectacular base from which to explore the dramatic Namib desert, including its towering red sand dunes, the eerie scorched trees of Vlei, Sesriem Canyon and the Elim Dune Belt. Head out with a private guide to discover this remarkable landscape either on a drive, on foot or even from the sky, flying over the desert by helicopter or hot air balloon. Enjoy rustic bush dining in the Sossusvlei by candlelight, or a sundowner nature drive to watch the dramatic Namibian sun set over the dunes and the wandering oryxes. Spend your evenings under a blanket of stars on the lodge’s al fresco terrace surrounded by desert.

Day 5 - 8: Skeleton Coast, Namibia

  • Quad bike over golden dunes past ancient shipwrecks and abandoned mines
  • Sleep in a shipwreck-shaped chalet in the heart of the desert, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean

Spend three nights surrounded by the unique and haunting landscape of Namibia’s Skeleton Coast.

Stay in very unique accommodation, at the only permanent lodge found in the Skeleton Coast National Park. Found between the rising dunes, each of Shipwreck Lodge’s chalets are created in the shape of a shipwreck with spectacular views over the Atlantic Ocean. Being in the heart of the Skeleton Coast, guests can enjoy quad biking across the park’s dunes, visiting haunting shipwrecks, the remains of an old Ventura bomber and the abandoned diamond mines. Go see the seal colony in Mowe Bay or spot a brown hyena or desert-adapted elephant at the Clay Castles. Guests can also catch their dinner whilst out  fishing on the Namibian Coast before enjoying a beach lunch surrounded by the cooling sea breeze.

Day 8 - 11: Kaokoland, Namibia

  • Track the desert-adapted giraffe on foot and learn about the research into these creatures at the only Africa-wide giraffe conservation organisation
  • Meet the local Himba tribes to learn about their unique culture and ways of life

Roam the desert plains of the Kaokaland from one of the most secluded and unique camps in Namibia.

Kaokoland is known to be the most unique destination in Namibia, surrounded by towering mountains and rolling sand dunes, and home to desert-adapted wildlife and the nomadic Himba settlements. Stay three nights at the ‘off the grid’ Hoanib Valley Camp to experience it for yourself. Embark on game drives across the landscape to spot desert-adapted elephants, lions and the giraffe, and discover more about the only Africa-wide giraffe conservation organisation. Track rhinos with an experienced guide or enjoy a guided nature walk to spot the smaller flora and fauna of Kaokoland like Monteiro’s hornbill. Meet the local Himba tribes to learn about their unique culture and how they have adapted to these harsh surroundings.

Day 11 - 14: Ongava Private Game Reserve,: Namibia

  • Enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime experience to track black and white rhino on foot
  • Watch thirsty game head to the lodge’s watering hole from the comfort of your hillside bungalow

Enjoy one last safari adventure exploring the reserve around Little Ongava, before heading back to Windhoek.

For incredible sightings of black and white rhino, stay at one of the three private bungalows available at the intimate Little Ongava in the Ongava Private Game Reserve. Head out on foot with an armed tracker and guide to track these endangered animals through the reserve. Spot lions, impala, elephant and more whilst out on a day game drive through the bordering Etosha National Park, or at night to spot the more elusive nocturnal creatures. The location of Little Ongava on a high hill provides a fantastic location to watch the game as they approach the watering hole found below the lodge, with a sundowner in hand.

Day 14 - 15: Windhoek, Namibia

  • Soak up the sun on your private terrace, overlooking the surrounding mountains and olive groves
  • Spend your last evening enjoying the inventive fresh dishes prepared al fresco

Head back to the capital Windhoek from Little Ongava for a comfortable overnight stay before your international flight.

Arrive back in Windhoek after your safari adventures in Ongava Private Game Reserve and the Etosha National Park. Enjoy an overnight stay back at the Olive Exclusive in the Klein Windhoek suburb. Unwind in your private plunge pool with a sundowner recounting your honeymoon adventures in Namibia before enjoying one last meal. The Olive Exclusive’s proximity to the airport makes your transfer ever the more comfortable before your flight home.

What is typically included

  • 12 Nights Fully Inclusive
  • 2 Nights Bed & Breakfast
  • Flying Safari Basis
  • Game Drives & Walking Safaris
  • Cultural Excursions
  • Rhino Tracking
  • International Economy Class Flights
  • All domestic flights and transfers

Namibia: The Ultimate Honeymoon

15

Day Itinerary

Guide Price

£12,900pp

$15,500pp

$15,500pp

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