Camp beneath the stars in NamibRand Nature Reserve
Tok Tokkie Trail Extension
Overview
Hiking the Tok Tokkie Trail in Namibia's exclusive NamibRand Nature Reserve is a WT special and a superb way to cap your Private Safari in this hauntingly beautiful land. A walk across this vast, open wilderness on foot, as our ancestors did, is profound. Your expert naturalist guide unlocks the secrets of the desert, and you'll find fascinating flora that survives by tapping underground water, insect life that drinks in the fog captured from ocean breezes, and you may also see oryx, springbok, ostrich, and herds of mountain zebra galloping across the desert. But the real star of the show is the night sky. This is Africa's first Dark Sky Reserve, and each night you'll thrill to some of the most fantastic stargazing on Earth.
Arrive: Sossusvlei Dunes, Namibia
Depart: Windhoek, Namibia
Highlights
- Sleep in “dune beds” beneath a blanket of stars in Africa's first Dark Sky Reserve
- Savor al fresco dining by lantern light
- View fascinating flora and wildlife that includes oryx, springbok, and herds of mountain zebra galloping across the desert
Itinerary
Days 1-9 follow the regular Namibia Private Safari
After breakfast and a morning exploration of the Sossusvlei Dunes (part of the Namibia Private Safari), we head to NamibRand Nature Reserve, the largest privately owned nature reserve in all of southern Africa. The diversity of landscapes is exceptional, with virtually every aspect of the Namib Desert represented: expansive sandy plains and endless stretches of grassy savanna alternating with majestic mountain ranges and low dune belts of deep red sand. The variety of flora and fauna is as fascinating as the colors of the landscape, which change constantly as the day progresses. We enjoy a late lunch at the historic farmstead on the reserve, then meet our specialist guide and set off on foot through a vast and eternal land, experiencing it at a pace that allows our minds to relax and absorb both the immensity and the details of the surprisingly vibrant desert. This afternoon's walk is about 3 hours, bringing us to our enchanting camp, complete with an al fresco bar and dining table and an ingenious camp set up. We'll each have our own individual “dune bed,” with a comfy cot, thick duvet, lantern, and bedside table. Sundowners and a memorable meal await, and after the sun sets, the starscapes are astounding. Overnight at our Tok Tokkie campsite...BLD
Driving Details: 2 hours
Walking Details: Approximately 2-3 hours, 3.1 miles
We'll enjoy a light breakfast and set off in the cool of the morning (when the light is the most magical), as our naturalist guide “reads the newspaper” of the desert, deciphering the tracks left by wildlife the night before. Arriving in our new camp, we'll savor a delicious dinner amid the desert silence—punctuated by occasional gecko barks and hyena cries—and drift off to sleep beneath a blanket of brilliant stars that stretches from horizon to horizon across a velvet black sky. Overnight at our Tok Tokkie campsite...BLD
Walking Details: Approximately 7.5 hours, 6 miles
Our morning walk is a short one; we meet the vehicles and return to the homestead, then head back to Windhoek. Tonight we gather for a festive Farewell Dinner in celebration of our adventure. Overnight at Galton House in Windhoek...BLD
Walking Details: Approximately 1-3 hours, 1-3 miles, depending on the location of the vehicles
Driving Details: 5-6 hours
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