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    Namibia for Honeymoons — The Itinerary That Works

    5 December 20236 min read
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    Premium lodges, no camping, fewer drive days, more time at each stop. The 12-day honeymoon template.

    The principle

    Fewer stops, more nights per stop, premium lodges with plunge pools and private decks. No camping. No 400km gravel days.

    The route

    1n Windhoek (Olive Exclusive). 3n Little Kulala (Sossusvlei). 2n The Strand (Swakopmund). 2n Mowani Mountain Camp (Damaraland). 3n Onguma Tented Camp (Etosha private). 1n Windhoek.

    Pre-book activities

    Sossusvlei balloon (one of the most romantic experiences in Africa). Sandwich Harbour 4x4. Two private game drives at Onguma. Done.

    What to ask the lodges for

    In-room candlelit dinner at Little Kulala one night. Sundowner deck at Mowani. Bush breakfast at Onguma. All lodges will arrange — request at booking.

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