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Tourmaline Safari

DESTINATION: NamibRand Nature Reserve

Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge (1) Wolwedans Dunes Lodge (2)

Day 1: Flight to Mountain Lodge, transfer, lunch, afternoon activity, dinner.

Day 2: Sossusvlei excursion, lunch at lodge, transfer to Wolwedans, dinner.

Day 3: Morning and/or afternoon scenic drive on NamibRand Nature Reserve.

Day 4: Flight to Windhoek/Swakopmund after breakfast  

DAY 1

Programme: Meet your pilot at Windhoek (Eros) and commence on a scenic flight along the Naukluft mountains to Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge, situated in the very north of the NamibRand Nature Reserve. Board a short transfer to the Lodge and book into your luxurious villa before a light lunch and the early afternoon at leisure (e.g. at the swimming pool during the heat of the day). After coffee enjoy a guided scenic drive or a walk on NamibRand. The diversity of landscapes encountered on this excursion will be unforgettable and depending on season, sundowners might be in the field. Alternately, for the adventurous, go Quad Biking (ATV) on the plains and incredible dune landscape, with sundowners at the top of the dunes. Return to the Lodge for an incredible dinner, accompanied by a bottle of fine wine from the renowned Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge Cellar (own account).

Accommodation: Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge (full board & activities)

DAY 2

DESTINATION: Sossusvlei/NamibRand Nature Reserve

Programme: Awake early for a dawn departure to the towering dunes of Sossusvlei. Visit and climb the highest dunes in the world, returning to the Lodge for lunch. After a cooling break in the pool, join a scheduled afternoon transfer/scenic drive towards Wolwedans, situated in the heart of the Namib-Rand Nature Reserve. Arrive at Wolwedans Dunes Lodge in the late afternoon and book into your beautiful chalet with its own private verandah and a breathtaking view of the dunes, plains and distant mountains. Freshen up and join everyone for sundowners on the deck before you enjoy a three course candlelight dinner under a blanket of stars.  

Accommodation: Wolwedans Dunes Lodge (full board & activities)

DAY 3

DESTINATION: NamibRand Nature Reserve  

Programme: Absorb the unique NamibRand Nature Reserve landscape during a morning and afternoon excursion by Landrover through the dunes, endless grassy plains and along mystical mountain formations. You could encounter large and small desert animals, learn about their unique habits and explore the ancient hunting spots of the Bushmen.   Revel in the incredible landscape around you and Wolwedans' commitment to care for guest and nature alike. Here in this land of stretching blue skies you will find beauty feeding your soul, tranquillity to clear your mind and space for your imagination to fly ! Optionally (depending on tours and season), you could join a day-safari with picnic lunch en-route, arriving back at the Lodge for sundowners and dinner.

Accommodation: Wolwedans Dunes Lodge (full board & activities)

DAY 4

DESTINATION: NamibRand Nature Reserve/Windhoek  

Programme: Awake in the pristine desert dawn and soak in the atmosphere and landscape from your bed whilst enjoying early morning tea. After breakfast at leisure you are transferred to the airstrip to bid Wolwedans farewell and commence your return flight to Windhoek (Eros) where you will arrive at noon (12h00)

SERVICE: Included: Air taxi Windhoek Eros/Swakopmund to Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge and Wolwedans and return to Windhoek/Eros or Swakopmund, accommodation (full board and beverages) at Mountain Lodge and Wolwedans, all road transfers to/from airfields and to Wolwedans, afternoon activity and Sossusvlei excursion ex. Mountain Lodge, scenic nature drives on the NamibRand Nature Reserve, emergency evacuation cover, taxes and park fees

Excluded : Imported Premium Spirits & Vintage wines, personal items and airport tax

N.B. 1: Dune Hoppers can also commence and/or end at Swakopmund with altered departure and arrival times.

N.B. 2: Dune Hoppers are not based on exclusive charter and there might be other passengers travelling as well. The same accounts for scheduled inter-lodge road transfers.

N.B. 3: Exclusive charters can be booked on request (at additional cost) and departure times would be flexible.

N.B. 4: Flights can be, but are not guaranteed to be direct from Eros/Swakop to your final destination. Stop-over's en-route (to pick up other Dune Hopper passengers) at other airfields in the area can occur, however maximum travelling time from A to B will be less than 2 hours in total.

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