Namibia: Family Adventure 9N/10D, Luxury Holiday

Day 1

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International flight to Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia.

Transfer to Little Kulala Lodge - a welcome oasis situated on the dry Auab riverbed in the Kulala Wilderness Reserve, Little Kulala celebrates the splendour and solitude of the Namib Desert.

Inspired by Dead Vlei, the design of the eleven luxury desert suites at Little Kulala Lodge (ten twins and one family unit), expanded to offer improved airflow (brick and glass accommodation under thatch), each feature a spacious deck, sala and private plunge pool – all merging seamlessly into the timeless desert setting. A private rooftop area for romantic stargazing, and sleep-outs on the bottom deck of each accommodation complete the experience. Interiors illustrate an extension of the desert's natural beauty, replicated in colour choice, palette, decor and art.

Accommodation: Little Kulala Lodge

Day 2

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Today enjoy the beauty of the place.

Excursions to Sossusvlei (via a gate exclusive to Wilderness Safaris vehicles), nature drives, guided nature trails, eco-sensitive guided quad bike excursions and guided electric fat-wheeled bike excursions, explore this fascinating landscape. A hot air balloon safari (at extra cost) offers an awe-inspiring experience soaring above the desert.

Observe desert-adapted wildlife, seen on the Kulala Wilderness Reserve, that includes ostrich, springbok, gemsbok, spotted hyaena and the occasional brown hyaena. In addition, smaller creatures such as bat-eared fox, black-backed jackal, porcupine, Cape fox and aardwolf may be seen. One bird, the aptly named dune lark, has its entire global distribution limited to the area. A surprisingly diverse array of insects, reptiles and rodents make their home around Little Kulala. At dusk the call of barking geckoes can be heard, with guided nature walks revealing other creatures such as the buck-spoor spider with its multi-entrance burrow or the ambush specialist antlion, to name a few.

Accommodation: Little Kulala Lodge

Day 3

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Day at leisure.

Accommodation: Little Kulala Lodge

Day 4

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Today, you will have a transfer from Little Kulala Lodge to Damaraland Camp.

Damaraland Camp is situated in the Huab River Valley in one of the best wilderness areas in Namibia, offering endless vistas across stark plains, ancient valleys and a stunning ochre-purple mountain backdrop. Ten large adobe-style thatched accommodation (including a family unit) are raised off the ground, each with a walk-in dressing area and a large deck on which to sit and relax, while contemplating the desert. The spacious communal living area comprises a dining space and pool. An open camp fire and outdoor boma are enjoyed during calm evenings and stargazing is superb, thanks to the crystal-clear night skies.

Accommodation: Damaraland Camp

Day 5

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Today enjoy unique experiences, including nature drives and guided nature walks, while further afield, ancient rock art and geological wonders dot the area.

Damaraland Camp in the Torra Conservancy exists within one of the driest, most desolate regions in all of Africa. In this arid environment the ceaseless processes of life revolve around harnessing the near non-existent water in the most economical way possible. Obviously this scrub landscape cannot support vast, concentrated herds of wildlife – it nevertheless boasts a varied and breathtaking assortment of desert-adapted species around Damaraland Camp. The Torra Conservancy supports healthy populations of rare desert-adapted elephant, and some black rhino. Gemsbok (oryx), kudu, springbok, Hartman's mountain zebra, southern giraffe, lion, cheetah, as well as spotted and brown hyaena live in the area. Birding is excellent, with over 240 species recorded.

Accommodation: Damaraland Camp

Day 6

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Day at leisure.

Accommodation: Damaraland Camp

Day 7

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Today, you will have a transfer from Damaraland Camp to Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp.

In a remote area of the Kaokoveld, with gravel-strewn plains and dry riverbeds that draw fascinating wildlife, lies Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp. Explorations of this isolated yet diverse area take place via nature drives along the riverbed’s narrow ribbon of vegetation, where a surprising wealth of desert-adapted animals can be found; while in camp, the Research Centre provides further insights. The unforgiving Skeleton Coast with its shipwreck remains and noisy colonies of Cape fur seals is accessed either by a fascinating drive or flight, depending on the weather.

Accommodation: Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp

Day 8

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Today enjoy the best of the Skeleton Coast.

Hoanib Skeleton Coast’s location – close to the Skeleton Coast and within the true Namib Desert – is home to a rich diversity of wildlife, boasting the Kaokoveld’s best viewing of desert-adapted wildlife and access to vast, remote and isolated wilderness. Almost miraculously as it seems, in this stark environment, enormous elephant thrive along with giraffe, lion and brown hyaena. Gemsbok (oryx), springbok, steenbok, scrub hare, and inquisitive ground squirrel may be seen. Entirely different to the rugged mountains and valleys inland, the Skeleton Coast hosts Cape fur seals in their thousands along with black-backed jackals and brown hyaena. Birds are equally diverse, with regular endemics like Rüppell's korhaan, Benguela long-billed lark and lark-like bunting. Towards the coast, the bird community changes and tractrac chat can be seen, as well as jaegers and skuas found around the seal colonies.

Accommodation: Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp

Day 9

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Day at leisure.

Accommodation: Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp

Day 10

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Today, you will be transferred back to Windhoek for your international flight back home.

End of journey.

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Namibia: Family Adventure 9N/10D

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