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Sunrise dunes and desert stars.
Travel from Windhoek into the Namib Desert to climb the dunes of Sossusvlei, walk through Deadvlei, and enjoy some of the darkest night skies on earth. This sample journey can be adapted around your travel dates, interests, accommodation preferences, and budget.
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Travel south-west from Windhoek through mountain passes and wide desert plains to the edge of the Namib Desert.
Arrive at your lodge in time for sunset and your first starry night sky.
Set out before dawn to climb a dune at sunrise, then walk out to Deadvlei among its ancient camelthorn trees.
Return to your lodge to rest through the heat of the day.
Explore Sesriem Canyon, or start the day with an optional hot-air balloon flight over the dunes.
In the evening, enjoy a nature drive and sundowner in the desert.
Enjoy a final desert morning before travelling back to Windhoek, or continue to Swakopmund on the coast.
Stays are shown by type. We choose the specific hotels, lodges and camps to match your travel style and budget.
Your accommodation can be chosen according to your preferences and budget, from comfortable lodges near the park gate to secluded desert retreats.
This itinerary is a starting point, not a fixed package. We can adjust the accommodation, duration, activities, destinations, and other details around your preferences and budget.
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