The Desert Dune Safari is an adventurous journey that begins at the iconic red dunes of Sossusvlei and includes tracking black rhino at Desert Rhino Camp, game viewing in Etosha as well as time along the dramatic Skeleton Coast with its historic shipwrecks, seal colonies and incredible desert wonders. Accommodations include Classic level permanent tented camps and a lodge.

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(2019 Departures:) [based on arrival in Windhoek the night before group departure - Jan 18, Feb 07, Mar 10, Mar 31, May 19, Jun 07, Aug 24, Sep 18, Nov 09, Dec 08]

(Day 01) *Windhoek*
[On arrival in Windhoek, Namibia, clear Customs and Immigration. You will be met and transferred to your hotel.]

[Windhoek is the capital and administrative, commercial and educational center of Namibia, situated in the center of the country at 5,410 feet (1650 m) above sea level. Windhoek is also the starting point for most Namibian safaris. Overnight Olive Exclusive Boutique Hotel.]



(Day 02+03) *Sossusvlei*
[This morning you will be met by your Explorations guide and begin your journey by driving through the Khomas Hochland mountains and down into the dune-filled Sossusvlei region, a driving time of approximately five to six hours (330 kilometers / 205 miles). En route, you will enjoy a lunch.2 nights Kulala Desert Lodge]




(Day 04-05) *Swakopmund*
[This morning you will drive through the Kuiseb Canyon with its dark, craggy canyons and lunar landscape of flat gravel plains, eventually arriving in Swakopmund (5-6 hr drive). On Day 05 the group will enjoy a catamaran cruise and its incredible marine mammals. 2 nights Hansa Hotel]



(Day 06) *Damaraland*
[Continue by road for approximately 174 miles up the legendary Skeleton Coast (named for the numerous ships the treacherous shores have claimed over the years). From here the group will continue along the back roads through the game productive Ugab riverbed, traveling to Damaraland. Overnight Damaraland Camp]




(Day 07+08) *Palmwag Concession*
[Another exciting day on the road to Desert Rhino Camp through the rugged, rocky and mountainous Palmwag Concession brings with it the opportunity of seeing giraffe, oryx and springbok. 2 nights Desert Rhino Camp]



(Day 09-11) *Hoanib*
[Board a charter flight to Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp. Spend the days exploring the area, in search of desert elephant and other game. You will have a full day excursion to the Skeleton Coast. 3 nights Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp]



(Day 12-14) *Ongava Game Reserve*
[This morning the group will fly to the Doro Nawas airstrip where you will continue by vehicle and drive to the Ongava Game Reserve on the boundary of Etosha National Park. Enjoy two full days of game viewing. 3 nights Ongava Tented Camp]




(Day 15) *Windhoek*
[Say farewell to the adventure as you return by vehicle to Windhoek, arriving Windhoek Airport at approximately 1:00 pm.]