DUNEHOPPER A3
Duration: 3 days, 2 nights

ITINERARY

DAY 1

DESTINATION: Windhoek /NamibRand Nature Reserve

Programme: Meet your pilot at Windhoek (Eros) and commence on a scenic flight along the Naukluft mountains to Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge, situated in the very north of the NamibRand Nature Reserve. Board a short transfer to the Lodge and book into your luxurious villa before a light lunch and the early afternoon at leisure (e.g. at the swimming pool during the heat of the day). After coffee enjoy a guided scenic drive or a walk on NamibRand. The diversity of landscapes encountered on this excursion will be unforgettable and depending on season, sundowners might be in the field. Alternately, for the adventurous, go Quad Biking (ATV) on the plains and incredible dune landscape, with sundowners at the top of the dunes. Return to the Lodge for an incredible dinner, accompanied by a bottle of fine wine from the renowned Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge Cellar (own account).

Accommodation: Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge (full board & activities)

DAY 2

DESTINATION: Sossusvlei/NamibRand Nature Reserve

Programme : Arise before dawn for coffee and croissants before your early departure to the towering dunes of Sossusvlei. Visit and climb the highest dunes in the world and enjoy a delicious brunch in the shade of the trees at the Vlei. At noon return for lunch at the Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge, possibly stopping off to see the incredible Sesriem Canyon on the way. Relax during the early afternoon at the pool or in the lounge with its well-stocked CD and book Library, before joining an afternoon drive on the property. In the evening enjoy sundowners on the patio while you watch the birds and animals that visit the waterhole. Finally, another superb dinner is served in surroundings that are incredibly luxurious, in contrast to the desert landscape surrounding you !

Accommodation: Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge (full board & activities)

DAY 3

DESTINATION: Windhoek

Programme : Awake once again to marvel at the beauty of your surroundings whilst enjoying early morning tea. After breakfast at leisure you are transferred to the airstrip to bid farewell and commence your return flight to Windhoek (Eros)/Swakopmund where you will arrive at 10h15 am/13h45 pm respectively.

EXTENSIONS: Hot-Air Ballooning / Scenic Flights

Transfer before sunrise to the balloon launch site. Rise into the air as you watch the dawn break and drift over never-ending plains and dunes in a hot-air balloon, in silent splendor (interspersed with the bursts from the powerful burner). An excellent champagne breakfast will be served at the landing site following your descent. Return to the Lodge afterwards, in time to meet your onward flight if on the day of your departure.

A light aircraft is regularly stationed at Wolwedans to offer you a choice of scenic flights - fly over the famous Sossusvlei dunes, or fly west to the coast, see Sandwich Harbour and fly over the old Diamond Camp and along part of the Skeleton Coast. Along this treacherous shoreline, you will see a number of Namibia's historical shipwrecks, thousands of seals at rest or play in the water and possibly also the myriad pink Flamingoes that nest and feed in the quieter waters, before turning back to complete this superb excursion.

SERVICES:     Included: Air taxi Windhoek (Eros) or Swakopmund to Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge and Wolwedans and return to Windhoek(Eros) or Swakopmund, accommodation (full board and beverages) at Mountain Lodge and Wolwedans, all road transfers to/from airfields and to Wolwedans, afternoon activity and Sossusvlei excursion ex. Mountain Lodge, scenic nature drives on the NamibRand Nature Reserve, emergency evacuation cover, taxes and park fees.

Excluded : Imported Premium Spirits & Vintage wines, personal items, airport tax and extended activities.

N.B. 1:             Dune Hoppers can also commence and/or end at Swakopmund with altered departure and arrival times.

N.B. 2:             Dune Hoppers are not based on exclusive charter and there might be other passengers travelling as well. The same accounts for scheduled inter-lodge road transfers.

N.B. 3:             Exclusive charters can be booked on request (at additional cost) and departure times would be flexible.

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