In a nutshell

An experience three days and two nights in a safari camp in the desert of Namibia, surrounded by unique views over fiery red dunes that stretch all the way to the mountains. Between a stroll in the desert and exploring in a 4x4, you'll find time to relax by the infinity pool and when night falls, you'll sleep in a comfortable bed under the stars: it's really true, the African sky is immense!

Main stops

Day 1 * Flight over the deserts of Sossusvlei and Namibia and transfer to safari camp * Kwessi Dunes Lodge: welcome drink and lunch * Quad ride or nature walk, or extra activity of your choice: hot air balloon ride or helicopter flight, spa treatments, trip to the highest dunes in Sossusvlei * Sightseeing afternoon tour in a 4x4 in the NamibRand Nature Reserve * Kwessi Dunes Lodge: Dinner and overnight stay in comfortable accommodation under the stars

Days 2 and 3 * Sightseeing 4x4 tour in the morning *Quad ride or nature walk, or extra activity of your choice: hot air balloon ride or helicopter flight, spa treatments, trip to the highest dunes in Sossusvlei * Sightseeing afternoon tour in a 4x4 * Dinner at the Kwessi Dunes Lodge * Kwessi Dunes Lodge: Dinner and overnight stay in comfortable accommodation under the stars * Transfer from the safari camp to Windhoek international airport * Flight to Cape Town and return to the ship

The programme

The NamibRand Nature Reserve is an enormous expanse of desert spanning more than 200,000 hectares of arid plains, rocky mountains and iconic red dunes. The exploration begins right away: as you fly to the Kwessi Dunes Lodge you can admire the reserve from above, from the unique perspective of the plane.
Then, start to get to know it with a with a walk or a quad ride: just a little taster before venturing out on a voyage of discovery with your guide. Now, from your open-top 4x4 you can immerse yourself in the sounds of the desert while you look out over its harsh terrain, to the purple mountains across endless stretches of sand.
In the evening, the spectacle continues: your bedroom has no walls, and you can admire the starry sky above your head before drifting off. Did you know that the NamibRand is one of the areas with the least light pollution in the world?

Days 2 and 3 – Colors and stories from the desert * The day starts early and your 4x4 exploration continues, as you set off to discover the secrets of the red dunes and the 'fairy circles', mysterious irregular circles in the thin turf. There are millions of them here, but who made them? * While you think about it, keep your binoculars to hand: you might spot some of the animals that live in these lands: wolves, jackals, wild cats, zebras and antelopes. * Later, decide for yourself whether you want to continue your exploration on foot or by quad, or take part in some of the many extra activities at your disposal: spa treatments, helicopter flights or hot air balloon rides, horse treks or walks among the highest dunes in the desert. * And when evening comes, another night of sleeping beneath the stars awaits you at the Kwessi Dunes Lodge, before you catch your flight to Cape Town.

Good to know

All meals are included.
To best enjoy this experience, remember to bring along a hat, sunglasses, sun lotion, a light windproof jacket, camera and binoculars.
Wear appropriate sports shoes and clothing for the trail.
After the welcome at the camp, make sure you book your activities for the coming days at reception.
Bring your passport: you'll need it to take part in this experience.
The experience can be canceled up to 90 days prior to the start date of the land excursion.
In order to offer you an exclusive experience, the number of places is limited: Book early.
The presence of the Costa Tour Expert is not guaranteed for the entire experience.