Wings to Wolwedans

Wolwedans Dunes Lodge, NamibRand Nature Reserve

DAY 1

DESTINATION: Windhoek/NamibRand Nature Reserve

Programme: Meet your pilot at Windhoek (Eros airport) and set out on your afternoon scenic flight along the Naukluft mountains and the impressive Zaries Plateau to Wolwedans, situated in the heart of NamibRand Nature Reserve. On arrival you transfer to the Lodge and check into your spacious chalet. The late afternoon will be spent enjoying a sundowner in the dunes, returning to the lodge for dinner.

Accommodation: Wolwedans Dunes Lodge (full board & activities) or any other Wolwedans Camp

DAY 2

DESTINATION: Sossusvlei/NamibRand Nature Reserve

Programme: Early morning transfer to the northern parts of NamibRand for a Fairy Circle Balloon ride over the reserve. Champagne breakfast at the landing spot. Lunch at the lodge or in the field (picnic) pending client preference. Afternoon at leisure with sundown’s at the lodge. Alternatively do another guided activity with sundown's in the field. This afternoon also lends itself to enjoy a full body massage.

Accommodation: Wolwedans Dunes Lodge (full board & activities) or any other Wolwedans Camp

DAY 3

DESTINATION: NamibRand Nature Reserve

Programme: In case ballooning did not happen on the previous day (wheather), program as per Day 2 above. In case Ballooning happened on Day 2, you will absorb the unique NamibRand Nature Reserve landscape during a day safari by Landrover to the southern edges of the reserve. A picnic lunch is served en-route. You travel through dunes, endless grassy plains and along mystical mountain formations, encountering large and small desert animals. Learn about their unique habits and explore the ancient hunting spots of the Bushmen.

Revel in the incredible landscape around you and Wolwedans’ commitment to care for guest and nature alike. Here in this land of stretching blue skies, endless plains and countless creatures enacting natures savagely exciting passion play, you will find beauty feeding your soul, tranquility to clear your mind and space for your imagination to fly!

Accommodation: Wolwedans Dunes Lodge (full board & activities) or any other Wolwedans Camp

DAY 4

DESTINATION: NamibRand Nature Reserve/Windhoek

Programme: Awake in the pristine desert dawn and soak in the atmosphere and landscape from your bed whilst enjoying early morning tea. After breakfast at leisure you are transferred to the airstrip to bid Wolwedans farewell and commence your return flight to Windhoek (Eros) where you will arrive at noon (12h00).

SERVICE:

Included: accommodation and full board at Wolwedans Dunes Lodge (or any other camp), transfers to/from airfields, hot-air ballooning, scenic nature drives on the Namib-Rand Nature Reserve, emergency evacuation cover, taxes and park fees.

Excluded: Imported beverages and vintage wines, personal items and airport tax.
Also excluded: Air taxi (seat rate) or private charter from Windhoek/Eros to Wolwedans and back to Windhoek. This is excluded as rates change frequently. Quotes will be provided on request. At the beginning of 2014, a seat rate to the area is about NAD 4.500/seat one way. A private charter (using a 4 seater Cessna 210 aircraft) comes at NAD 14.000/flight.