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Down toward the South, we concentrate more on the awesome scenery Namibia has to offer. Some of the most spectacular spots in Africa can be found down here.
We'll depart in either in Windhoek or somewhere nearby. Pick up will be between 8 and 9 a.m. to be sure we get to Farm Nauchas for a refreshing beverage break since we'll be traveling many miles. We'll head toward Solitaire over the Spreetz Hoogte pass, but hold on to your hat - this can get hairy! Solitaire is always an interesting stop - shop, apple pie and fresh bread in the middle of nowhere.
Solitaire will give way to Sesriemwhere we will book in at the Sossusvlei Karos Lodge. Lunch in the restaurant and relaxing by the swimming pool will give you time to catch your breath before we take it away again with the spectacular scenery of Sesriemcanyon. A slow drive via Dune 45 (where we stop for a well deserved sunset) will get us back to the lodge in time for dinner.
We need to get up early next morning to be at the park gates as soon as they open for some of the most awesome photo opportunities at Sossus Vlei and Dead Vlei (by the way, the word "Vlei" is Afrikaans for valley) occur where the sun is washing the dunes in a never-ending array of colors. This will probably be one of the most unforgettable breakfasts of your life!
Return to the Lodge and have lunch in the restaurant. After lunch you're on your own (the poor guide will need a break by now!) and you can choose between a variety of activities - from Quad biking to Hot Air Balloon Trips.
By now everybody will be relaxed and you will be on first name terms with your guide - enjoy dinner!!
From next to nothing, we are now headed for the coast and the quaint German town of Swakopmund via the Kuiseb Canyon. No blacktop for us - we are taking all the back roads we can find.
We'll check in at the Stiltz, where we will stay for our two-day coastal visit. A short tour of the town will allow for some shopping and sight seeing time.
Dinner is at the Tug restaurant - one of the top restaurants in Swakopmund.
Breakfast will be at a typical German bakery, Café Treff or Café Anton.
After breakfast you can decide - Quad Biking (ATVs), Sky Diving, Fishing, Dolphin Cruises, Sea Kayaking on your own ticket, or an excursion to either the Cape Cross Seal Colony or to Walvisbay Lagoon with lunch at The Raft Restaurant on ours.
Dinner will be at the Brauhaus Restaurant - a typical German pub/eatery. Sample a lot of different beers and, with luck, some typical German "Oompah".
A lazy morning and leisurely breakfast (much needed after last night!) will provide some rest before we tackle the road back to where we started. En-route we will go off road via the famous Moon Landscape to visit Guanikontes Oases before we exit the river and head home.
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