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Elegant Desert Lodge

Sossusvlei and the Namib Desert

Days 1 - 2: Sossusvlei and the Namib Desert

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The Elegant Desert Lodge is situated on the border of the World Heritage site of the Namib Desert and is only 37 km from the gate to Sossusvlei.  

Treat yourself to a casual lunch with a bottle of fine South African wine, relax in one of the chic lounges in the gardens, or at the sparkling pool before heading out in the afternoon on a scenic drive to enjoy the spectacular views of the Namib Desert. 

The lodge also offers a variety of activities such as guided Sossusvlei excursions, hot air ballooning, quad bike excursions (with the option of a picnic breakfast in the desert) or a scenic drive. Amongst the breathtaking setting of the Naukluft mountains roam desert adapted plains wildlife, such as kudu, springbok, Hartman mountain zebra and oryx.

For those wanting a bit of exercise, you can make use of the various trail on the mountains and plains.

In the evening, sit down with a pre-dinner drink around the campfire, before enjoying a delicious meal in the lapa under the stars. You may even be fortunate to see some of the local wildlife that come to drink at the waterhole, just a few metres away.

The lodge has 29 tastefully furnished modern rooms with en-suite bathrooms, and a veranda from which to enjoy the incredible vistas of the desert plains.

Example Details For Elegant Desert Lodge

Nights: 2 Nights
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Room: 1 x Standard Room
Includes: Breakfast is included.
 
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Elegant Desert Lodge Location.

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival, and must normally please be vacated by 10:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

Children of any age are welcome.

The rooms all have tea/coffee making facilities, air conditioning, and an outside veranda.

The lodge has a restaurant, bar and pool bar, inside and outside lounge areas, fire pit area, swimming pool, garden, library, parking area, and a waterhole.

There is Wi-Fi at the property.

A laundry service is available (additional cost).

Additional activities that are available include scenic drives, quad biking, walking trails (guided and un-guided) and half day excursions to Sossusvlei.

The property is 38 km from the gate to Sesriem and Sossusvlei.

Hansa Hotel

Swakopmund

Days 3 - 4: Swakopmund

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Surrounded on 3 sides by the Namib desert, and on the 4th by the Atlantic Ocean, Swakopmund is an interesting blend of African and German heritage, and one of the most friendly towns in Southern Africa. Many of the locals are of German descent, and together with its beautifully preserved German colonial architecture, the availability of German style beer, and the precise orderly manner which is evident everywhere, you would be forgiven for thinking you were in a small town in Germany, and not on the edge of the Namib Desert.

Probably the most popular single activity is quad-biking over the large red sand dunes that start from the edge of the town, or try sandboarding down the dunes as an alternative. The Cape Cross Seal Reserve is a 125 km drive north of Swakopmund, and home to breeding colonies of thousands of Cape fur seals. 

Several operators also offer scenic flights. The 2 most popular options are to take a flight north up the coastline, over the Skeleton Coast and back round, or to  fly across the desert to the Sossusvlei Dunes and back to Swakopmund along the coastline, taking-in a number of shipwrecks.

The internationally acclaimed, award-winning Hansa Hotel offers a relaxed and personal approach to service.

Perfectly situated right in the middle of Swakopmund, the Hansa offers 58 well-appointed twin or double rooms, including 2 suites and 5 family rooms.

The restaurant is renowned for its seafood and game specialities, which are complemented by an extensive wine list.

Example Details For Hansa Hotel

Nights: 2 Nights
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Room: 1 x Standard Room
Includes: Breakfast is included.
 
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Hansa Hotel Location.

Address

Hansa Hotel,3 Hendrik Witbooi Street , Swakopmund

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival and must please be vacated by 10:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

Children of any age are welcome.

All rooms have a TV/radio channels, direct dialling telephone, hair dryer, a safe, tea/coffee making facilities and an en-suite bathroom with bath/shower.

In addition, the suites have a lounge area and a Nespresso coffee machine.

Room services is available.

There is a 24 hour manned reception and foreign exchange service, and secure parking.

The property operates a non-smoking policy throughout.

A laundry service is available (additional cost).

There is Wi-Fi available.

The hotel has a bar and restaurant.

Ondjamba Hills

Damaraland

Days 5 - 6: Damaraland

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Stretching from Swakopmund in the south and as far north as the Hoanib River, and from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the town of Usako in the east, the vast desert landscape of Damaraland is comprised of plains, mountains and koppies (small hills), and is one of the most beautiful regions of Namibia.

Whilst the area has many attractions for the visitor, the real draw is the peace, tranquillity and beauty of a desert landscape that has only ever been sparsely inhabited by humans over its long history.

Probably the biggest single attraction of the region for most overseas visitors is the chance to track the rare desert dwelling elephants and free-roaming black rhino. Damaraland is one of the few places in Southern Africa where these creatures can be found outside of National Parks or private game reserves, and co-exist with traditional villages and farms.

The Bushman paintings and engravings of the region are best seen at Twyfelfontein, the Brandberg and Spitzkoppe, and these places, along with the remarkable Vingerklip, are the most frequently visited 'sights' in Damaraland.

Ondjamba Hills is nestled within some of the most iconic landscapes in Damaraland, 40 km northwest of Uis next to the Ugab River and offers an eclectic fusion of nature, rustic old-world safari charm with modern chic, creating harmony with the dramatic environment and nature.

Ondjamba Hills offers 20 randomly placed large Meru-style safari tents (10m x 5m) with en-suite bathrooms and outside veranda with seating arrangements that offers spectacular views over the Brandberg Mountain. The camp is fully off-grid, having its own boreholes for water and being powered by solar energy with a back-up generator. Although the camp is powered by solar, water is heated using old-school, traditional 'donkies' (geysers heated by fire) adding the sense of uniqueness of the great outdoors and the smell of woodsmoke.

The highlight however remains the pristine landscape the camp is located in.

Example Details For Ondjamba Hills

Nights: 2 Nights
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Room: 1 x Standard Room
Includes: Breakfast is included.
 

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Check In / Check Out

Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival, and must normally please be vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

Eldorado Lodge and Camping

Etosha National Park

Days 7 - 8: Etosha National Park

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The Etosha National Park in the north of Namibia offers some of the finest wildlife viewing in Africa, and is one of the undisputed highlights of a visit to the country.

The Park itself is centred around a vast salt Pan, which is a massive 130 km long and 72 km wide. Although it not possible to drive on the Pan itself, there is an excellent road infrastructure, making this a superb self-drive safari destination.

The Park is home to 4 of the Big 5 - lion, leopard, rhino, elephant - plus large numbers of springbok, gemsbok, zebra, giraffe, wildebeest and other plains game.  Etosha is also home to 3 uncommon antelope species - the beautiful black-faced impala, the roan antelope, and Southern Africa's smallest antelope, the Damara dik-dik, which stands only 40cm to the shoulder as a fully grown male adult.

January and March are also the wettest months, and the Pan may fill with water if the rainfall is exceptionally heavy. The Park is incredibly lush and green during these months, and large herds of zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, gemsbok and springbok dominate the open grassy plains.

The winter months between July and September are the dry season, and during these months, Etosha's waterholes enjoy a constant stream of elephants, zebras, wildebeest, gemsbok and other wildlife coming to drink.

Come and enjoy a unique Etosha camping experience at Eldorado Lodge in the bushveldt.  All guest rooms have been built and decorated to make your stay here a peaceful experience and offer en-suite showers, air conditioning and coffee making facilities.  Main guest facilities include a bar, dining room and swimming pool.

Experience Etosha’s pristine wilderness and exceptional wildlife with an authentic game drives led by expert guides. Witness majestic elephants, lions roaming free, and vast open landscapes.

The lodge is situated just 10-15 minutes drive from the Anderson Gate into the Etosha National Park.

Example Details For Eldorado Lodge and Camping

Nights: 2 Nights
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Room: 1 x Standard Room
Includes: Breakfast is included.
 

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Check In / Check Out

Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival, and must normally please be vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

La Rochelle Lodge

Etosha National Park

Day 9: Etosha National Park

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The Etosha National Park in the north of Namibia offers some of the finest wildlife viewing in Africa, and is one of the undisputed highlights of a visit to the country.

The Park itself is centred around a vast salt Pan, which is a massive 130 km long and 72 km wide. Although it not possible to drive on the Pan itself, there is an excellent road infrastructure, making this a superb self-drive safari destination.

The Park is home to 4 of the Big 5 - lion, leopard, rhino, elephant - plus large numbers of springbok, gemsbok, zebra, giraffe, wildebeest and other plains game.  Etosha is also home to 3 uncommon antelope species - the beautiful black-faced impala, the roan antelope, and Southern Africa's smallest antelope, the Damara dik-dik, which stands only 40cm to the shoulder as a fully grown male adult.

January and March are also the wettest months, and the Pan may fill with water if the rainfall is exceptionally heavy. The Park is incredibly lush and green during these months, and large herds of zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, gemsbok and springbok dominate the open grassy plains.

The winter months between July and September are the dry season, and during these months, Etosha's waterholes enjoy a constant stream of elephants, zebras, wildebeest, gemsbok and other wildlife coming to drink.

La Rochelle Lodge is nestled amongst chalky plains with islands of Makalani palms towering the sky and acacia thickets wrapped with endless grasslands. The 10,000 hectare reserve is home to a myriad of bird life and game species which allows for photographic game drives and waterhole sightings.

The lodge is also situated within driving proximity to the eastern gate of the Etosha Park making this an ideal base for anyone wanting to visit one of Namibia's premier wildlife destinations.

Example Details For La Rochelle Lodge

Nights: 1 Night
Adults: 2 Children: 0
Room: 1 x Standard Room
Includes: Breakfast and dinner are included.

Please Note: As the animals are wild, it is not possible to guarantee what you will see during your safari.

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La Rochelle Lodge Location.

Address

La Rochelle Lodge,Tsumeb, Near Tsumeb

Check In / Check Out

Rooms may normally be occupied from 14:00 on the day of arrival, and must normally please be vacated by 11:00 on the day of departure for the convenience of arriving guests.

General Information For Guests

All rooms have air conditioning, a balcony/deck, complimentary Wi-Fi, a fridge, a mini bar, satellite/cable TV, an en-suite bathroom with a shower and a bath, and tea/coffee making facilities.

The Presidential Villa has a private pool area.

A laundry service is available (additional cost).

The main lodge houses the restaurant, 2 patios, lounges and a bar with an upstairs lounge.

The main pool is situated near the outdoor bar. 

The waterhole is viewed from the bungalows, swimming pool and the outdoor entertainment area.

The outside lapa has a picturesque view of the waterhole.

The outdoor entertainment area houses a bar, built in braai/ BBQ, a fire pit and lounges.

Spa treatments are avaiable on request. There is also a fitness room.

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