ITINERARY FOR NAMIBIA DUNES & DESERT SAFARI 2020 Namibia 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 www.andBeyond.com Namibia Dunes & Desert Safari – 2020 – Rack – 2019 -07-23 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 www.andBeyond.com Namibia Dunes & Desert Safari – 2020 – Rack – 2019 -07-23 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: 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 www.andBeyond.com Namibia Dunes & Desert Safari – 2020 – Rack – 2019 -07-23 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. www.andBeyond.com Namibia Dunes & Desert Safari – 2020 – Rack – 2019 -07-23 Expect the extraordinary 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) www.andBeyond.com Namibia Dunes & Desert Safari – 2020 – Rack – 2019 -07-23 Journey overview Rates VALIDITY PER PERSON SHARING PER PERSON SAVING Mid Season NAD 43 355 11 Jan - 31 May; 1 Nov - 20 Dec ‘20 Up to NAD 6 950 High Season 1 Jan – 10 Jan; 1 Jun - 31 Oct; 21 Dec '20 – NAD 62 115 31 Dec ‘20 High Season (Excludes Soar over Sossusvlei Balloon and NAD 69 275 N/A Helicopter flight) 1 Jul – 31 Aug’ 20 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 www.andBeyond.com Namibia Dunes & Desert Safari – 2020 – Rack – 2019 -07-23 Accommodation DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION DETAILS NamibRand Nature Reserve andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge 1x Suite FI (Double) All meals and local brands of drinks www.andBeyond.com Namibia Dunes & Desert Safari – 2020 – Rack – 2019 -07-23 Journey overview What’s included: � Includes Soar over Sossusvlei Signature Offer � 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