An Ultimate Guide to Namibia Safari Adventure

Author: Karan Rawat on Dec 05,2018

Witness the real Namibia Safari Adventure with this 6-day customized itinerary. Know about the best places to visit in Namibia and save your trip with the delightful doses of adventure and excitement.

Trip At A Glance:

Day 1: Spot the unique dead trees in Deadvlei & Sossusvlei

Day 2: Trek to the Dune 45

Day 3: Meeting the Himba People

Day 4: Witnessing the old chunk of granite in Spitzkoppe

Day 5: Explore the skeleton coast while enjoying kayaking

Day 6: Go on the Cheetah Rescue

Trip Highlights:

  • Witness the unique dead surrounded by red sand dunes in Deadvlei & Sossusvlei

  • Hike the 80 meters tall sand dune, Dune 45 for some real adventure

  • Meet the Himba People who are painted with red clay from top to bottom
    Visit the 120 million-year-old chunk of granite in Spitzkoppe

  • Do not miss to try the Kayaks while exploring the skeleton coasts

  • Interact with the Africa Cheetah while witnessing the epic Cheetah Rescue

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Spot the unique dead trees in Deadvlei & Sossusvlei

Start your Namibia Safari Adventure with the epic Deadvlei & Sossusvlei. This is one of the most iconic sights of Namibia which is mainly because of the unique dead trees surrounded by red sand dunes. You will be surprised to know that the trees here are almost 1000 years old but still not petrified. They did not decompose because of the dryness in the air. The air in this part of Namibia is too dry to let these trees decompose. Hence, you must land to this epic sight to get some scenic pictures clicked.

Day 2: Trek to the Dune 45

Namibia is a home to a number of sand dunes which give it a burning red and soothing orange look. The Dune-45 might not be the tallest but the most popular dune of Namibia. The reason being the highly fascinating climb you are allowed to do on these perfectly shaped sweeping sand dune. Every morning, this dune witness a cluster of travelers seeking to reach its top. While climbing this 80 meters dune might seem a mammoths’ task to some, but worth every step. So, book your second day of Namibia Safari Adventure for an adventurous climb to the Dune-45.

Day 3: Meeting the Himba People

When in Namibia, you can not miss meeting the fantastic groups of Himba People. Meet them in person and you will attract with their red homes and red faces. Himba people use red colored clay to paint their body and hair and this tradition dates back hundreds of years. Himba people still practice it to protect themselves from the harmful sun rays and pests. The Himba women do not don their body with clothes but a solid application of red clay that lasts for a week.

Day 4: Witnessing the old chunk of granite in Spitzkoppe

Spitzkoppe is a 120 million-year-old chunk of granite that stands at the miles long desert of Namibia. The locals call this place the Matterhorn of the south. Explore the tranquility of Spitzkoppe which is surrounded by nothing but miles and miles of flat desert. If visiting Spitzkoppe in the late afternoon, play an overnight stay to witness the stars in the dry desert air.

Day 5: Explore the skeleton coast while enjoying kayaking

Swakopmund is a colonial leftover in a country that was virtually unexplored by Europeans. This day, you get a chance to explore it all. Explore the wooden wrecks that baffle your camera as you journey along the Skeleton Coast. See how beautifully they’ve been inundated by sand and, how grateful you would be after exploring the shipwrecks. Such an overwhelmed experience it is going to be!

Day 6: Go on the Cheetah Rescue

While wandering in the scenic parks of Namibia, you might be unaware of the fact that Namibia is a home to the largest population of wild cheetahs in the world. Namibia forests boast more than 20% of cheetahs in the world. However, there are cases when these Cheetahs have attacked domestic animals of the local villages which made them either lose their lives being trapped for the lifetime. The Cheetah Rescue is an initiative that some of the local people of Namibia have taken to save the Cheetah from getting killed. As a solution, they decided to relocate Cheetahs to a safer place and you can too be a part of it. You can visit these rescues to spot the cheetahs and here you can even interact with them.

Day 7: Departure

The 6-day long Namibia Safari Adventure is finally completing and today you will be saying Cheerios to the scenic beauty of this place. With lots of special memories in your heart, you will transfer to the airport for a happy return. Do not miss to enjoy your farewell breakfast in the hotel before the exit formalities. You will love the sweet gesture shown by the hotel staff.

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