An adventurous and moderately challenging 3-day guided walking trail through southern Namibia’s enchanting NamibRand Nature Reserve. Enjoy some of the country’s finest guiding amidst the small, rolling sand dunes of this expansive private reserve, and sleep out in the open under crystal-clear night skies. Ideal for genuine nature lovers with good fitness levels who are willing to forgo a few creature comforts in pursuit of an unforgettable, up-close desert experience.
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DAY 1: ARRIVAL FOLLOWED BY AFTERNOON WALK THROUGH THE NAMIBRAND NATURE RESERVE TO OVERNIGHT CAMP
The Tok Tokkie Trails base, Die Duine Homestead, is located 2 hours south of Sesriem, or 6 hours’ drive from Windhoek or Swakopmund. On arrival, Tok Tokkie’s friendly team provide refreshments, water refills, and a small daypack for personal items required for the afternoon’s walk. Guest luggage is transferred to the overnight camp by vehicle. There’s a short, scenic drive to the trail’s starting point, followed by a 1-2 hour walk across the rolling, vegetation-covered sand dunes. While not as enormous as Sossusvlei’s towering dunes, those of the NamibRand possess a unique beauty of their own, and are a delight to explore. On arrival at camp, guests relax with a sundowner and enjoy a hearty three-course dinner. Note that there are no charging facilities en route, so be sure to arrive with all batteries on full charge! NamibRand is one of the few ‘International Dark Sky Reserves’ in the world, and falling asleep directly under the star-studded expanse is one of the tour’s defining highlights.
ACCOMMODATION: sleep out on comfortable stretcher mattresses with duvet and pillow (luggage transported by service team). In rare incidences of bad weather, tents may be provided. Fresh water is available at overnight camps from a borehole.
WALK DURATION: 1 – 2 hours
DAY 2: A FULL DAY’S HIKE THROUGH THE NAMIBRAND NATURE RESERVE
Tea and coffee is served before sunrise, followed by a light breakfast. Today’s full-day hike commences during the cool temperatures of the early morning, with breath-taking views of the plains and dunes. Described light-heartedly as the ‘early morning news’, the expert guide will explain any visible animal tracks, and with a combination of luck and expertise visitors might glimpse the golden mole, the barking gecko, or the flightless wasp. The walk passes over a mountain saddle before descending gently to a dry riverbed. Throughout the day, Tok Tokkie’s expert guide will explain how the fascinating desert flora and fauna adapt to the harsh environment. The birdlife is surprisingly good, and larger animals such as bat-eared fox, oryx, springbok, and ostrich might also be encountered. After around 4 - 4 ½ hours of walking, chefs provide lunch in a shady spot, and water bottles are refilled. After a good rest during which the midday heat recedes, the afternoon’s 2 - 2 ½ walk commences up and over the sea of dunes, with a backdrop of magnificent mountain scenery. There are some superb photography opportunities, particularly just before sunset when the dune shadows create a magical, colourful spectacle. After a long and satisfying day’s walk, guests arrive at camp, enjoy drinks and dinner, and fall asleep to the occasional sound of an owl or barking gecko amidst the silence of the desert.
ACCOMMODATION: sleep out on comfortable stretcher mattresses with duvet and pillow (luggage transported by service team). In rare incidences of bad weather, tents may be provided. Fresh water is available at overnight camps from a borehole.
WALK DURATION: morning 4 – 4 ½ hours, afternoon 2 – 2 ½ hours
DAY 3: GENTLE MORNING’S WALK, FOLLOWED BY DEPARTURE
Guests are woken with tea, coffee, and breakfast shortly before sunrise. The morning’s walk is an easy one, lasting around 3 – 3 ½ hours, and continuing through rolling dunes interspersed with camel thorn trees which provide welcome shade during rests. Guests arrive at the Tok Tokkie Farmhouse at around 11.30am, and when time allows, a visit to the Namib Desert Environmental Education Trust (NaDEET), an organisation which promotes the need for environmentally responsible citizens, may be arranged, followed by departure. Note that the route outlined above may be reversed at the discretion of Tok Tokkie Trails.
WALK DURATION: 3 – 3 ½ hours
Guide price is based on recommended accommodations. Alternative accommodations and upgrades are available. Please get in touch for alternatives and upgrade options.
Tok Tokkie is located 6-7 hours drive from Windhoek and roughly the same distance from Swakumpond and can easily be incorporated into a 2 week self drive itinerary featuring many of the highlights of Namibia.
Namibia has excellent connections via South Africa with regular flights from Johannesburg and some options from Cape Town. Air Namibia also operates via Frankfurt. Flight from London to Windhoek via Johannesburg start from £780 -£1280 per person
Extensions to Botswana and the Victoria Falls are possible with regular connections.
Flight prices on this route are always cheaper booked in advance, particularly when flying during UK school holidays.
Please let us know your preferred departure airport and we would be pleased to quote for a flight inclusive ATOL protected package.
Tok Tokkie Trails run from mid of February till early December
In Namibia, the months from June to September are winter in Southern Africa but temperatures during the day reach very comfortable early 20 degrees Celsius, just pretty chilly at night but you can keep comfortable with various layers. This is the time of the least / no rainfall making the vegetation less dense and the game easy to spot.
Autumn, April-May tends to be a lovely time with all the young being born and the vegetation still green. Spring, late September into early November can have variable weather depending on the previous rainfall but offers excellent game viewing
The summer months November to March tend to be the highest rainfall. It tends to be hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms. Tok Tokkie Trails are not run during December, January and February.
The Tok Tokkie trail is a fantastic adventure for those who enjoy walking and sleeping under the stars. Walking is relatively easy, you only carry your daypack, but a good level of basic fitness is required. Group sizes can be between 2 - 8 guest and the the pace is set to suit the group, with lots of time to marvel and enjoy.
The camping set-up is very comfortable with stretcher mattresses, duvets, delicious meals and sundowners
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Trip was great and all the arrangements were excellent so thank you for all the help!
Drivers and transfers were all good - on time and very good service on each trip.
Accommodation was lovely - Douar Samra was amazing (weather could have been better but lovely regardless). Riad in Marrakesh was also great!
All in all a great trip and we loved the variety of the mountains, Marrakesh and the coast.
Thanks you once again!
Hardeep S reviewing Boutique Marrakech & Atlas Mountains on 15 April 2024
I was also just about to email you to thank you and the team for arranging yet again, another wonderful experience.
Mount Kenya was spectacular and wild - I think I prefer it to Kili in many ways. The entire support team was professional, friendly and all round fantastic in making sure that we were safe, well fed and well looked after. In particular, we would commend Peter the guide as well as Paul one of the porters who doubled-up as his deputy on summit day. Our route was often shrouded in mist and rain that rapidly gathered in the valleys and moorlands, and we were very impressed at how Peter managed to navigate us safely through all of that notwithstanding. In addition, we loved learning about the history of Mount Kenya from him in the evenings. And ofcourse, I was blown away by the lovely birthday surprise at the end complete with balloons and a delicious cake that had journeyed with us from day 1. One thing we might recommend because of the sudden change in weather (it would sometimes get extremely cold and wet) is for the equipment list to be a little bit more detailed in terms of its recommendations e.g. layers to be moisture-wicking, walking boots be waterproof, doubling up on socks to avoid blisters etc.
El Karama is a beautiful conservancy and the lodge a true labour of love. Great hospitality in a relaxed environment. Delicious, fresh food. We enjoyed the drives, even if we didn't see much wildlife as the heavens opened on us for the last two outings. However, since it was very much geared towards families, I am not sure if I would stay again without kids. That said, I think it was perfect for a 3d/2n stay post mountain, and a much better choice than flying to the masai mara given the limited time we had.
Our transits were smooth. Samuel the driver was always on time, drove safely and kept the vehicle clean.
So it was a brilliant experience and one which I certainly will cherish for some time to come. It was great to work with you for a third time, and I certainly hope it won't be the last
Juhae C reviewing Mount Kenya Sirimon Naro Moru Trek on 01 March 2024
Thank you, we had an absolute wonderful time, and everything was well-planned and as described. Carla was crying on the day of our departure from Ants Nest, she didn’t want to go home and for it all to end, and when I asked how much longer she would want to stay, she responded “four weeks”
Lars B reviewing Best of South Africa for Families on 01 March 2024
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