Sossusvlei: 3-Day Budget Safari from Swakop - Windhoek 3-Day Sossusvlei and Budget Safari (SWK-WHK)

Embark on a 3-day camping safari from Windhoek to Sossusvlei . Visit the Sesriem Canyon, climb to a vantage point at Dune 45, and see the ancient pan of Dead Vlei.
Embark on a 3-day camping safari from Swakopmund to Sossusvlei and Swakopmund. Explore the Namib Desert, the oldest desert in the world, and the Skeleton Coast. Visit the Tropic of Capricorn, Big Daddy, Deadvlei, Sossusvlei, Dune 45, Sesriem Canyon, and Elim’s Dune.

Day 1: Swajopmund - Sesriem Campsite
Be collected from your accommodation within the Swakopmund city limits at 09:00 Drive to Sesriem, stopping at the small town of Rehoboth for essential supplies.

Pass via the small community at BűellsPort before continuing through the desert landscape. Arrive at Sesriem around mid-afternoon and make your campsite under a huge, ancient camelthorn tree. Take a short drive to Elim Dune for the best golden light before sunset.

Day 2: Sesriem Campsite - Sossusvlei - Sesriem Campsite
Wake up early for a sunrise hike up Dune 45. Watch as the colors of the dunes change with the ever-altering light. Have breakfast and continue to the 2x4 car park where all 2-wheel drive vehicles have to stop.

Enter the ancient Tsauchab Riverbed for the last 5km leg to Sossusvlei. Take a 4x4 shuttle service to Dead Vlei, an ancient pan completely surrounded by sand, that is strikingly populated with dead, skeletal camelthorn trees.

Explore the area on foot and climb one of the highest dunes in the world. Drive back to Sesriem for lunch and take a short excursion to see the Sesriem Canyon. Walk into the riverbed and follow the river for some way along its journey to Sossusvlei.

Day 3: Sesriem Campsite - Windhoek
Head back to Solitaire where you have time to sample the apple pie that has made this homestead famous. Enjoy the mountain scenery on the drive back to Windhoek.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.