3 Days Sossusvlei Guided Private Tour

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About this activity

Spend 3 days/2 nights exploring the heart of the Namib Desert; the oldest desert in the world, with a local and knowledgeable Namibian guide. You will visit the area of Sossusvlei, which is a salt and clay pan surrounded by high red dunes.

You will as well get a chance to visit Dune 45, en route to Deadvlei. Dune 45 is named for its proximity to Sesriem Gate, as it is situated 45km from the gate, along a paved road.

You will visit Sesriem Canyon. about 4 km from Sesriem gate, which is the second most important tourist attraction in the area after Sossusvlei. It is a natural canyon carved by the Tsauchab river in the local sedimentary rock, about one kilometer long and up to 30 meters (100 ft.) deep. The name Sesriem is Afrikaans and means "six rawhide thongs", given by settlers on the Dorsland Trek, who had to join six such thongs in order for a bucket to reach the water.

This tour offers the best value options and it is starting in Windhoek and ending back in Windhoek.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Oombe Travel agency

Ages: Children (5–11 years) · Youth (12–44 years) · Adults (45–69 years) · Seniors (70–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Airport Transfer
Included: Air Conditioned Vehicle
Included: 2 nights accommodation in Sossusvlei
Included: Activities - Sossusvlei Excursion, Dune 45, Deadvlei, Sesriem Canyon
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: Park Entrance Fees
Included: Guide/Driver Services

Not included

Not included: Drinks
Not included: Flights
Not included: Anything not mentioned under the inclusions

Itinerary

Day 1 · Windhoek; Pick up Day

Windhoek

one hour

Our guide will meet you at the airport or any hotel of your choice, and you will begin your tour journey to Sossusvlei.

Overnight at Elegant Desert Lodge or Similar Lodge

Day 2 · Sossusvlei

Deadvlei

4 hours Admission included

After a visit at Dune 45, you will continue your drive to Big Daddy dunes. This is the Continuing on to the tarred road (around 55kms) and drive for yet another 5 km into the Sossusvlei area to appreciate the beauty of this place in early morning light and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the region.

You will explore this unique area on foot before heading into Dead Vlei with its large expanse of bleached cracked clay and skeletal camel thorn trees, contrasting with a backdrop of huge dunes with their ever-changing colours before driving back.

Overnight at Elegant Desert Lodge or Similar lodge

Day 3 · Sossusvlei - Windhoek

Stop 1

Passing by

Today after breakfast, you will drive back to Windhoek. En route, you will visit the town of Solitare, a small settlement near the Namib-Naukluft National Park, which currently only features the gasoline station, bakery, cafe. You may try the famous apple pie.

On way, you will use the scenic road of Spreetshoogte Pass. Spreetshoogte Pass (Afrikaans: Spreetshoogtepas, literally English: Spreeth's Peak Pass) is a mountain pass in central Namibia, connecting the Namib Desert with the Khomas Highland.

When you arrive in Windhoek, your guide will drop you off at your hotel (Own cost) or at the airport for your outgoing flight.

For those departing today, please make sure that your flight is not departing earlier than 19h00.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hilton Windhoek
Hosea Kutako Intl Airport

Please share your pick up point well in advance.

We pick up anywhere in Windhoek and surrounding areas

For those that will be arriving on the same day the tour is starting, make sure your flight arrive not later than 13h00

For those that will be departing on the same day the tour is ending, make sure your flight do not departure earlier than 19h00

Your guide/driver will be dressed in the company t-shirt, with a board written your name for easier recognition at the hotel lobby or airport, arrival area.