ITINERARY FOR NAMIBIA DUNES & DESERT SAFARI Namibia

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1 ITINERARY FOR NAMIBIA DUNES & DESERT SAFARI Namibia

2 Let your imagination soar Journey overview Travel to the heart of an age-old desert, where the dunes are taller and the stars are brighter than you have ever imagined. Among these vast ancient vistas a thousand tiny miracles play out each day, as fascinating desert animals and plants make dozens of unique adaptations that allow them to thrive in this arid environment. Natural beauty on a grand scale stretches beneath impossibly blue African skies. Stripped down to barest simplicity, the desert playground of &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is the ideal place to reawaken your soul. What we love about this journey Be enchanted by the vast open spaces, breathtaking scenery and great contrasts of this spectacular country, which boasts a beautiful coastline, towering sand dunes, ancient mountains and the world s oldest desert. Climb some of the world s highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei in the Namib-Naukluft National Park. Ask your ranger to show you the mysterious fairy circles. Extend your Namibian adventure by a couple of extra days and join a three-night flying safari to the haunting and beautiful the Skeleton Coast. Highlights of this Itinerary Exceptional stargazing, with a highly sophisticated telescope and professional astronomer Magnificent open spaces Beautiful views over the desert plains Specially adapted desert wildlife oryx, springbok, Burchell s zebra and the endemic Hartmann s mountain zebra, bat-eared foxes, as well as a variety of insects and lizards Specially created for Nature lovers Avid photographers Stargazers Anyone in search of tranquillity

3 At a glance 3 nights / 4 days 2 Guests Highlights Desert Activities Quad Bike Excursions DAY PROGRAMME Day 1 Transfer from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Windhoek Eros Airport Scheduled flight from Windhoek Eros Airport to andbeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge Overnight: andbeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge Day 2 Included activities: Balloon me over Sossusvlei signature offer, Nature Drives Overnight: andbeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge Day 3 Included activities: Desert Activities, Quad Bike Excursions Overnight: andbeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge Day 4 Charter flight from Sossusvlei Airstrip to Hosea Kutako International Airport Departure

4 Expect the extraordinary andbeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia Day 1 Upon your arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport, make your own way to the arrivals hall where you will be welcomed by an andbeyond representative. Upon arrival at you will be met by an andbeyond representative and driven to. (Approx. 45 mins) You will be met at Eros Airport (Windhoek) for your scheduled Scenic Air charter flight to the Sossusvlei area. The Namib Desert is a world of vast spaces, endless horizons, dramatic desertscapes and jagged mountain heights. (Approx. 1h15 mins) Relish in your 3 night stay at andbeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge in a suite with ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes accommodation, three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, refreshments on game drives, laundry, safari activities, guided nature walks and quad bike excursions in the NamibRand reserve (subject to availability), emergency medical evacuation insurance, VAT, transfers to and from the lodge airstrip and 1 excursion to Sossusvlei. Day 2 Leave for an exciting Balloon Safari. At sunrise, in the world s oldest desert, witness a spectacular hot air balloon inflation, and set out on the flight of a lifetime. From the best platform, in the most romantic way, soar with the winds for an hour, over the oceans of sand and mountains, endless vistas of shadows and lights. Your destination? The Sossusvlei dunes or the splendour of the desert. At landing, you come back to earth with an Out Of Africa style Champagne breakfast set up in the middle of nowhere. Your pilot will present you with a flight certificate before you take a leisurely nature drive back to the pick-up point. It is an experience like no other, the experience of a lifetime. Day includes: Hot Air Balloon Safari Nature Drives

5 Day 3 Wake up early today and set off from the lodge before the morning sun peeps over the horizon. Travel to the famous Sossusvlei, part of the Namib Sand Sea, an endlessly undulating landscape of sand dunes that heaves and tosses above the rocky desert floor, coloured a thousand different shades of orange, amber and ochre. Some of the highest dunes in the world rise on both sides as you drive deeper into the dune field. The gold rays of the rising sun set the eastern faces of the mountains of sand on fire as their western slopes remain in deep and dramatic shadow. In the cool of the morning sun, slither and slide your way to the top of Big Daddy and gasp in awe as the full extent of this majestic sea of sand is unveiled. Travel even deeper into the dune field and you will discover the hauntingly named Dead Vlei, where the dead branches of camel thorn trees, bleached a fine white by decades of sun and sand, stretch out in a strangely graceful dance. Return to the lodge with ample time to rest and relax before lunch. In the afternoon, set out on a quad bike trail through the dunes, led by an experienced guide. Enjoy the solitude and majesty of the desert as the trail winds over the dunes and rocky outcrops. As the day winds to a close, stop to enjoy a chilled sundowner as a dazzle of stars slowly comes to full, blazing life in the velvety night sky. Day includes: Sossusvlei Excursion Quad Bike Excursion

6 Expect the extraordinary andbeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia Cradled against the ancient mountains, andbeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is renowned for its sophisticated desert experience with its luxurious accommodation. Designed to capture the splendour and solitude of the desert, just ten stone and glass desert villas are spread out along the curve of the escarpment allowing absolute privacy. Each air conditioned suite features a private veranda, split-level bedroom and living room with fireplace, ensuite glass-encased bathroom and outdoor shower. The villas are equipped with a star-viewing skylight, discreet CD system, custom-stocked personal bar and compact spotting scope for magnificent stargazing. The Lodge features a fire-lit bar, comfortable sitting room, mezzanine library, swimming pool, wraparound verandas and a Safari Shop. Guests can escape the desert heat with a revitalising midday dip in the pool. Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is renowned for its exciting bush breakfasts and dune dinners in dramatic desert locations. After dinner, a resident astronomer will enthral guests as he reveals the mysteries of the clear desert night sky through a large telescope. WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT ANDBEYOND SOSSUSVLEI DESERT LODGE The guided four-wheel motorbike (All Terrain Vehicle) excursions in the dunes is a must. Stay up late with the resident astronomer sipping port and watching new stars come into view through the telescope. En route to the lodge from Swakopmund or Windhoek, be sure to stop at the small town of Solitaire for a taste of Namibia s most famous Apfel Strudel.

7 Expect the extraordinary Departure Sossusvlei, Namibia Day 4 You will be transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled Scenic Air flight to Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek). The cleanest capital in Africa, Windhoek boasts a seamless blend of African and European culture, friendly people and a fascinating history. (Approx. 1h15 mins)

8 Journey overview Rates VALIDITY PER PERSON SHARING PER PERSON SAVING Mid Season (Includes Balloon me over Sossusvlei Signature Offer) 7 14 Jan 18; 16 Feb 31 May 18; 1 Nov 20 Dec 18 High Season (Includes Balloon me over Sossusvlei Signature Offer) 1 6 Jan 18; 1 30 Jun 18; 1 Sep 31 Oct 18; Dec 18 High Season (Excludes Balloon me over Sossusvlei Signature Offer) 1 Jul 31 Aug 18 NAD NAD NAD From NAD (not applicable July & Aug 18) N/A OUR TREAT Guests staying at &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge will receive one hot air balloon safari per person per stay (not valid in July and August and weather dependent). Ballooning is also closed from 15 January to 15 February annually. Accommodation DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION DETAILS NamibRand Nature Reserve andbeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge 1 x Suite FI (Double) All meals and local brands of drinks Flights DETAILS Windhoek Eros Airport to andbeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge Sossusvlei Airstrip to Hosea Kutako International Airport Transfers DETAILS Ultimate Safaris Hosea Kutako International Airport to Windhoek Eros Airport

9 Journey overview What s included: Welcome and assistance service at Hosea Kutako International Airport Scheduled light aircraft transfers on Fairy Circle Taxi and Tiras Taxi: Eros Airport / &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge / Hosea Kutako International Airport Road transfers: Hosea Kutako International Airport/ Eros Airport Transport to and from the lodge airstrip Twin / single accommodation Meals on full board basis Soft drinks, house wine, local brand spirits, local beer, teas and coffees (premium brands to own account) Laundry Nature drives, guided nature walks, quad bike excursions in the NamibRand Nature Reserve (subject to availability) and one excursion to Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon Emergency medical evacuation insurance Administration fee Notes: Balloon me over Sossusvlei Signature offer included in above package only valid for dates mentioned above and cannot be combined with any other offers. Ballooning is not available 15 Jan to 15 Feb due to annual closure. Additional offer available: Honeymoon offer at &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge where the bride pays 50% for accommodation (cannot be combined with any other offers). Rates are quoted on a per person sharing basis. A single supplement of 50% applies from the first single room. Single traveller supplement and child rates will be quoted on request. The operator may reroute the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of non-availability. The scheduled flights to/from Windhoek are based on Fairy Circle Taxi and Tiras Taxi which has the following conditions: Fairy Circle Taxi - Daily flight from Eros Airport in summer estimated departure is at 14h30 Check in at 14h00 Departure and Arrival times from Eros Airport are fixed, but Scenic Air may change the sequence of lodges around as per passenger bookings Tira Taxi - Daily flight from Sossusvlei Area in summer estimated departure is at 14h00 Quad bike excursions are regrettably not available for children under the age of sixteen. Validity periods are as specified above; should a booking fall over two rate periods the rate will change and we reserve the right to re-quote. The rates quoted are subject to change without warning if there are any increases in bed levies, park fees, fuel, sales tax or VAT, third-party services or any other circumstances beyond our control in Namibia

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