b'NamibiaUnforgettable Land of ContrastsEmbark on an unforgettable safari to Namibia, a land of untouched beauty, vast solitude, with deserts, coastlines, deep blue ocean, and rugged mountain peaks. Home to Earths oldest desert, Namibias towering terracotta dunes rise over 1,000 feet above the desert floor, while its vast national parks teem with wildlife and bird species. From the iconic red dunes of Sossusvlei to the wildlife-rich savannas of Etosha National Park, experience Namibias extraordinary contrasts. Explore the misty Skeleton Coast with its shipwrecks and seal colonies, marvel at ancient rock art and desert-adapted elephants in Damaraland, and witness the abundant wildlife in Etosha National Park, renowned for its lions, leopards, cheetahs, and large herds of elephants and giraffes. Both black and white rhinos roam the park, while antelopes, zebras, and wildebeest thrive in the plains. Birdlife is abundant, with flamingos flocking to the salt pan after rains. Namibias stark, untamed land is a place of rare and captivating beauty, filled with remarkable wildlife.Add as optionalor integrate into your groups journeya 3-night extensiona rare opportunity to connect with the Himba people, one of Africas last semi-nomadic tribesan authentic cultural experience set amidst Namibias remote northern landscapes. Here, the Himba people, strikingly beautiful semi-nomadic herders, have thrived for centuries in the unforgiving desert.Optional Hot Air Balloon over the vast Namib Sand Sea in Sossusvlei.ITINERARY12 nights| Arrivals Windhoek, Namibia, 1 night; Drive to Sossusvlei / Namib Naukluft Park, 2 nights; Swakopmund, 2 nights; Damaraland, 3 nights; Etosha National Park, 3 nights; fly to Windhoek, 1 night; departures.Optional 3-night Himba Cultural ExperienceHIGHLIGHTSDrive amongst the dramatic Sossusvlei Dunes, where black-backed jackals and oryx forage for hidden food. Discover the hauntingly beautiful Namib desert and learn about its unique marine-influenced ecosystem.Explore remote Damaraland and its desert-adapted species of elephants, giraffes, Hartmanns Mountain zebras, kudu and springbok. Explore Twyfelfontein rock engravings, and visit the Petrified Forest. EnjoyPrices Starting From:sunset and stargazing experiences in this rugged, dramatic landscape. $8,899 per personTrack rhinos in Damaraland, home to one of the last free-roaming populationsAvailable as a fly-in safari; prices upon request of black rhinos in Africa. Group Size: 7-15 travelers Observe diverse wildlife in Etosha National Park. The parks salt pan, waterholes,Season: January-Decemberand varied ecosystems support an impressive range of species. Accommodations: Four-star hotels and lodgesContrast your wilderness experience with architecture, culture and cuisine WildlifeBirdingHistoryin Windhoek and German-influenced Swakopmund.GeologyConservationNature AnthropologyCulture44 Conservancy Travel|conservancytravel.org'