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ITINERARY FOR NAMIBIA DUNES & DESERT SAFARI 2020 Namibia
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Let your imagination soar
Journey overview
Travel to the heart of an age-old desert, where the dunes are taller and
the stars are brighter than you have ever imagined. Among these vast
ancient vistas a thousand tiny miracles play out each day, as fascinating
desert animals and plants make dozens of unique adaptations that allow
them to thrive in this arid environment. Natural beauty on a grand scale
stretches beneath impossibly blue African skies. Stripped down to barest
simplicity, the desert playground of &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge is
the ideal place to reawaken your soul.
What we love about this journey
� Be enchanted by the vast open spaces, breathtaking scenery and
great contrasts of this spectacular country, which boasts a beautiful
coastline, towering sand dunes, ancient mountains and the world’s
oldest desert.
� Climb some of the world’s highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei in the
Namib-Naukluft National Park.
� Ask your ranger to show you the mysterious fairy circles.
� Extend your Namibian adventure by a couple of extra days and join
a three-night flying safari to the haunting and beautiful the Skeleton
Coast.
Highlights of this Itinerary
� Exceptional stargazing, with a highly sophisticated telescope and
professional astronomer
� Magnificent open spaces
� Beautiful views over the desert plains
� Specially adapted desert wildlife – oryx, springbok, Burchell’s zebra
and the endemic Hartmann’s mountain zebra, bat-eared foxes, as
well as a variety of insects and lizards
Specially created for
� Nature lovers
� Avid photographers
� Stargazers
� Anyone in search of tranquillity
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At a glance
3 nights / 4 days
2 Guests
DAY PROGRAMME
Day 1 � Meet and Greet at Hosea Kutako International Airport
� Road transfer from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Windhoek Eros Airport
� Scheduled flight from Windhoek Eros Airport to andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
� Overnight: andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
Day 2 � Included activities: 1 morning Sossusvlei excursion, Living Dunes, Desert People, Desert Rock, Desert
Drive, Big Dune Walk, Stargazing and Self Exploration (E-biking and Hiking)
� Recommended activities (at additional cost): Massage: Quiet Mind Journey, Massage: Healing Earth
African Shea Butter Ritual
� Overnight: andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
Day 3 � Overnight: andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
Day 4 � Scheduled flight from Sossusvlei Airstrip to Hosea Kutako International Airport
� Departure
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Expect the extraordinary
andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia
Day 1
Upon your arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport, make
your own way to the arrivals hall where you will be welcomed
by an andBeyond representative.
You will be driven to Eros Airport (Windhoek) for your scheduled
Scenic Air charter flight to the Sossusvlei area. The Namib
Desert is a world of vast spaces, endless horizons, dramatic
desertscapes and jagged mountain heights. (Approx. 1h15 mins)
Reconnect with yourself and with nature during your 3 night
stay at andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge in a Suite with
ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes accommodation, three
meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and
beers, teas and coffees, refreshments on scenic nature drives,
laundry, emergency medical evacuation insurance, VAT,
transfers to and from the lodge airstrip. Activities includes: 1
morning Sossusvlei excursion, Living Dunes, Desert People,
Desert Rock, Desert Drive, Big Dune Walk, Stargazing and Self
Exploration (E-biking and Hiking) all subject to availability.
Day 2
Depart on your Soar over Sossusvlei activity.
Hot Air Balloon flight OR 45 minute Scenic Helicopter flight:
(NOT VALID JULY & AUGUST)
Hot Air Balloon flight: At sunrise, in the world's oldest desert,
witness a spectacular hot air balloon inflation, and set out on
the flight of a lifetime.From the best platform, in the most
romantic way, soar with the winds for an hour, over the oceans
of sand and mountains, endless vistas of shadows and lights.
Your destination The Sossusvlei dunes or the splendour of the
desert. At landing, you come back to earth with an Out Of Africa
style Champagne breakfast set up in the middle of nowhere.
Your pilot will present you with a flight certificate before you
take a leisurely nature drive back to the pick-up point. It is an
experience like no other, the experience of a lifetime.
Scenic Helicopter flight: Take off from nearby the lodge and
soar over the vast expanse of the desert for an approximate 45
min helicopter flight. Hover over jagged mountain tops that
emerge from the shifting Namib dunes and soar over a
landscape that has remained unchanged for millions of years.
Recommended activities (at additional cost):
� Massage: Quiet Mind Journey
� Massage: Healing Earth African Shea Butter Ritual
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Expect the extraordinary
andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia
Cradled against the ancient mountains, &Beyond Sossusvlei
Desert Lodge overlooks the starkly beautiful Namib Desert. 10
exquisite suites offer the sophistication of simplicity, reflecting
chic desert-inspired minimalism, and the two-bedroomed Star
Dune Suite is ideal for families or groups of friends, who prefer
more privacy.
The guest area features floor to ceiling, frameless glass panels
that fold away to reveal unobstructed desert vistas. An inviting
central-island bar and comfortable sitting room allow for
convivial conversation, while a number of smaller spaces offer
a more intimate option. The interactive kitchen design allows
for guests to create their own dishes and menu should they wish
to. A fine selection of wines from an impressive walk-in wine
cellar complement sublime meals.
Other signature features include a one-of-a-kind gym, elevated
and ideally positioned to catch the desert sunrise while doing
an early-morning yoga session, or quick session on the treadmill
before breakfast. A two-part wellness centre offers a treatment
room and a private spa-bath, as well as a wet treatment room
with a shower and bath, complete with its own skylight for
early-evening stargazing. Desert adventures abound here, and
small-group, personalised guest activities are on offer. Options
include special-interest guided nature walks; scenic nature
drives; dune ecology activity; e-biking and hiking excursions;
San rock painting excursions and outings to the renowned
Sossusvlei and Deadvlei.
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT ANDBEYOND SOSSUSVLEI DESERT LODGE
� Stay up late with the resident astronomer in the
observatory and watch dazzling stars through the
telescope.
� Discover how the accommodation design harnesses the
natural environment to create energy and recycle
waste water. Each suite is like its own solar power
plant, powering the air conditioning, and the recycling
systems.
� Explore the spectacular dunes of the Namib, a world
of vast spaces, endless horizons and rugged mountain
heights, the utter tranquillity and extraordinary clarity
of light make this area one of Africa’s most compelling
landscapes.
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Departure
Sossusvlei, Namibia
Day 4
You will be transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled Scenic
Air flight to Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek). The
cleanest capital in Africa, Windhoek boasts a seamless blend of
African and European culture, friendly people and a fascinating
history. (Approx. 1h15 mins)
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Journey overview
Rates
VALIDITY PER PERSON SHARING PER PERSON SAVING
Mid Season
11 Jan - 31 May; 1 Nov - 20 Dec ‘20 NAD 43 355
Up to NAD 6 950
High Season
1 Jan – 10 Jan; 1 Jun - 31 Oct; 21 Dec '20 –
31 Dec ‘20
NAD 62 115
High Season
(Excludes Soar over Sossusvlei Balloon and
Helicopter flight)
1 Jul – 31 Aug’ 20
NAD 69 275 N/A
OUR TREAT
Guests staying at &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge will receive one 45 minute scenic helicopter flight OR a hot air balloon safari per person per stay (not valid in July and August and weather dependent). Ballooning is also closed from 15 January to 15 February annually.
Honeymoon Offer
VALIDITY PER PERSON SHARING PER PERSON SAVING
1 Jun - 31 Oct; 21 Dec '20 – 31 Dec ‘20 NAD 50 630 NAD 12 804
11 Jan - 31 May; 1 Nov - 20 Dec NAD 36 200 NAD 8 472
OUR TREAT
One partner pays full rate and the other partner pays 50% of accommodation rate for the whole stay.
Flights
DETAILS
Windhoek Eros Airport to andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
Sossusvlei Airstrip to Hosea Kutako International Airport
Transfers
DETAILS
Ultimate Safaris
Hosea Kutako International Airport to Windhoek Eros Airport
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Accommodation
DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION DETAILS
NamibRand Nature Reserve andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge 1x Suite FI (Double)
All meals and local brands of
drinks
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Journey overview
What’s included:
� Includes Soar over Sossusvlei Signature Offer (not valid in JULY and AUGUST)
� Welcome and assistance service at Hosea Kutako International Airport
� Scheduled light aircraft transfers on Fairy Circle Taxi and Tiras Taxi:
o Eros Airport / &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge / Hosea Kutako International Airport
� Road transfers:
o Hosea Kutako International Airport/ Eros Airport
o Transport to and from the lodge airstrip
� Twin / single accommodation
� Meals on full board basis
� Soft drinks, house wine, local brand spirits, local beer, teas and coffees (premium brands to own account)
� Laundry
� Guided (1 morning Sossusvlei excursion, Living Dunes, Desert People, Desert Rock, Desert Drive, Big Dune Walk,
Stargazing) and Self Exploration (E-biking and Hiking) all subject to availability.
� Emergency medical evacuation insurance
� Administration fee
Notes:
� Soar over Sossusvlei Signature offer included cannot be combined with any other offers and not available during July and
August.
� Rates are quoted on a per person sharing basis.
� Single Supplement:
o 11 Jan - 30 Apr and 1 Nov - 20 Dec: A single supplement of 50% is only charged from the third single room
per booking.
o 1 May - 31 Oct and 21 Dec - 10 Jan '21: A single supplement of 50% applies to all single rooms.
� A single supplement will be charged when an adult is sharing with an infant.
� Single traveller supplement and child rates will be quoted on request.
� Honeymoon Offer: Save 50% on one partner's accommodation
o One partner pays full rate and the other partner pays 50% of accommodation rate for the whole stay.
o May not be combined with other offers or long stay rates
o Valid for travel within 6 months of date of marriage
o Minimum 2 night stay
� The operator may reroute the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of non-availability.
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� The scheduled flights to/from Windhoek are based on Fairy Circle Taxi and Tiras Taxi which has the following conditions:
o Fairy Circle Taxi - Daily flight from Eros Airport in summer estimated departure is at 14h30
o Check in at 14h00
o Departure and Arrival times from Eros Airport are fixed, but Scenic Air may change the sequence of lodges
around as per passenger bookings
o Tira Taxi - Daily flight from Sossusvlei Area in summer estimated departure is at 12h00
� Excursions involving Quad bikes are regrettably not available for children under the age of sixteen.
� Validity periods are as specified above; should a booking fall over two rate periods the rate will change and we reserve
the right to re-quote.
� The rates quoted are subject to change without warning if there are any increases in bed levies, park fees, fuel, sales
tax or VAT, third-party services or any other circumstances beyond our control in Namibia