Day 1: &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
Once you have settled in, set off on a guided walk through the desert, stopping to admire the tiny miracles of nature that make up the unique plants and wildlife of this arid yet beautiful region. If you have the energy, you can hike up the craggy slope behind the lodge to see the ancient San rock paintings that are situated in a nearby cave.
Guided quad bike trails set out on clearly marked paths through the dunes, while the lodge’s observatory provides the ideal place to gaze in awe at the wonders of the clear desert sky, with the resident astronomer on hand to point out the brightest and most beautiful constellations.
DAY 2:
Awaken to the perfect stillness of the desert dawn and enjoy a quiet coffee before heading out into the cool morning air. Marvel at the sheer sense of endless space as you take off in a hot air balloon, drifting silently above rocky outcrops, billowing sand dunes and strange yet exquisite moonscapes. Returning to the lodge, cool off with a refreshing dip in the pool before enjoying a delicious lunch served in the shade of the lodge’s spacious veranda. Indulge in a siesta before afternoon tea and then set off on a scenic drive to the fascinating petrified dunes, a frozen landscape of endless undulating waves or choose to explore the massive boulders of Bushman’s Koppies, haphazardly strewn one on top of the other like a giant’s building blocks.
DAY 3: Wake up early and set off from the lodge before the morning sun peeps over the horizon. Travel to the famous Sossusvlei, part of the Namib Sand Sea, an endlessly undulating landscape of sand dunes that heaves and tosses above the rocky desert floor, coloured a thousand different shades of orange, amber and ochre. Some of the highest dunes in the world rise on both sides as you drive deeper into the dune field. The gold rays of the rising sun set the eastern faces of the mountains of sand on fire as their western slopes remain in deep and dramatic shadow. In the cool of the morning sun, slither and slide your way to the top of Big Daddy and gasp in awe as the full extent of this majestic sea of sand is unveiled. Travel even deeper into the dune field and you will discover the hauntingly named Dead Vlei, where the dead branches of camel thorn trees, bleached a fine white by decades of sun and sand, stretch out in a strangely graceful dance.
As the day winds to a close, stop to enjoy a chilled sundowner as a dazzle of stars slowly comes to full, blazing life in the velvety night sky. After dinner, the resident astronomer unlocks the secrets of the southern skies at the lodge’s well-equipped observatory. End your night looking sleepily up at the African stars through a skylight positioned right above your king-sized bed.
“I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.” Vincent van Gogh
Rates are Per Person, based on two adults sharing throughout.
Price Per Person
Starting From: USD1805.00
Subject to availability
Starting From: USD2915.00
Subject to availability
Single Supplement
Single supplement applies – rates on request
Single supplement applies – rates on request
Availability
Low Season
High Season
INCLUDED
What's included
- 3 Nights Accommodation
- Three meals daily
- Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees and refreshments on game drives
- Laundry
- Safari activities
- Guided nature walks
- Quad bike excursions in the NamibRand reserve (subject to availability)
- Emergency medical evacuation insurance
- VAT
- Transfers to and from the lodge airstrip
- 1 excursion to Sossusvlei
Excluded: Charter flight to local landing strip
**We are happy to assist with special requests, adjustments or add-ons to this tailor-made tour, please chat to us**
We at Qui Vado Luxury Travel want to do everything to ensure your trip is enjoyable and worry-free. As part of that commitment, we include the following important information about your trip. Please read this communication below as payment of a deposit represents acceptance of the Qui Vado Booking Conditions. All reservations are subject to our Standard Terms and Conditions.
RESPONSIBILITY
The Company and their associated companies and agents, act as an intermediary only in producing and booking various travel arrangements, and on condition that they will not be liable for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or any other irregularity that may be occasioned by any defect in any vehicle, or other form of conveyance, or by error or default of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger, carrying out the arrangement of the tour or otherwise in connection therewith. The passenger tickets in use by the airline or charter when issued shall constitute the sole contract between the airlines or charter and the traveller. The Company makes every effort to ensure that all arrangements and services connected with your travel arrangements will be carried out as specified in the most efficient and effective way possible. However, being intermediaries, we do not have direct control over the provision of services by suppliers and, whilst they are in all cases selected with the utmost care, we do not accept liability for error and omissions of such suppliers. It is the clients' responsibility to satisfy themselves with any local laws and applicable insurance options, if any, for any facilities used or hired.
PAYMENTS
All rates are quoted per person, based on two adults sharing throughout (double occupancy) A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of 25% of the total tour package is payable at the time of making your reservation. The balance of the tour price is payable not less then 3 months prior to departure. Re-quoting may be required at the time of booking, based on the prevailing rate of exchange If the reservation is made within 3 months (90 days) of travel, full payment will be required at the time of booking Pre- and Post- add-ons can be included at an additional cost and subject to availabilty
CANCELLATIONS AND CURTAILMENT
We do hope nothing will come between you and your vacation. However, in the event of a cancellation, this must be received in writing. It will be effective from the date of written cancellation received by Qui Vado. All deposits are non-refundable / non-transferable. Land Arrangements: Any cancellations within 3 months of departure will forfeit 100% of the tour cost. Air Tickets: Cancellations fees apply once air tickets have been issued. The cancellation fees range between 25% to 100% of the total fare paid.
TRAVEL DELAYS
The Company does not hold itself responsible for any delays prior to departure, or during the course of its tours, brought about by technical difficulties, strikes, weather conditions or any other unforeseen circumstances which are beyond its control. It is understood that any expenses relating to these unscheduled extensions (e.g. hotels, meals, airfares, telephone calls, etc.) will be for the passengers' account. Losses due to travel delays may not be refundable however, we will always use our best endeavour to negotiate refunds on behalf of passengers.
FORCE MAJEUR (SUPERIOR FORCE)
The Company does not accept liability or pay you compensation where the performance of our contractual obligations is affected by "force majeure" (included but not limited to war, threat of war, riot, civil or political unrest, industrial dispute, terrorist activity, natural or nuclear disasters, fire, adverse weather conditions, closure of ports or airports, air traffic control delays, technical problems, circumstances amounting to "force majeure". The company will always use its best endeavours to assist passengers where necessary and or possible.
MISSED / UNUSED SERVICES
Should you not partake in any of the services and or tours, no refunds will be due.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Qui Vado recommends that the traveller’s takes out a full comprehensive Travel Policy at the time of booking their vacation. It is traveller’s responsibility to ensure that they have taken out an adequate insurance policy covering the full duration of their vacation and all scheduled tours and activities.
TRAVELLING WITH CHILDREN
Some establishments do not accept children under 10 years old – should you wish to travel with your children, please advise and we shall make use of alternative hotels & lodges where necessary.
CHILD POLICY – Entering South Africa
Travelling with Children to South Africa requires parents to carry unabridged birth certificates of each child. Should either one or both parents not be accompanying the child, then an affidavit / letter of consent is required from the Parent/s not travelling allowing the child to travel into / out of South Africa. Without the relevant documentation, children will be denied entry into / out of South Africa. Please enquire with Qui Vado for more information
PASSPORTS & VISAS
To travel to Southern Africa, a valid passport is required, with two blank pages and not expiring within 6 months of your travel dates. Please check with the appropriate government authority in your home country to determine if you require visas and the relevant requirements. It is the traveller/s full responsibility to obtain the appropriate visa/s for the countries being visited.
HEALTH
Through good malaria control efforts, the disease is now restricted to certain districts in three provinces in South Africa; namely the north-eastern KwaZulu-Natal, parts of Mpumulanga and Limpopo (Kruger National Park vicinity). Travelling further north into Africa some countries may also recommend anti-malaria medication. A yellow fever vaccination is required to enter South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe only if you are arriving from or have transited through a yellow fever endemic area in South America or Africa. For further information and Health checks, please consult your local Doctor or Travel Clinic, ideally 6 weeks prior to departure. For more information please go to: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/south-africa
MODIFIED ITINERARIES
Qui Vado reserves the right to modify the itineraries, to the same standard, at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or circumstances beyond Qui Vado’s control. Every effort will be made to operate itineraries as planned, but amendments might occur after the final itinerary has been issued.
DOCUMENTATION
Electronic documentation will be emailed to you with the confirmations of all travel services, once full payment has been received and processed. If arriving in South Africa, (Johannesburg or Cape Town), a travel pack will be handed to you on arrival at your hotel by our Qui Vado Host who will be there to meet with you and welcome you.
These terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of The Republic of South Africa. Qui Vado Luxury Travel is a registered member of ASATA (Association of South African Travel Agents) and as such abides by its constitution and code of conduct.