Northern Namibia Safari

This stunning adventure takes you into north of Namibia visiting the quaint seaside town of Swakopmund, the impressive and magical inselberg Spitzkoppe, with it's collection of rock paintings and strange rock formations.

Price: (Valid until 31Oct 2010)
N$7,800 pps
8 Days Safari

Highlights * Etosha Wildlife * Rock Paintings * Swakopmund * Windhoek

Departs from: Windhoek or Swakopmund every Wednesday

Includes
* Itinerary as specified,
* Fully equipped safari vehicle
* Services of trip leader and driver
* All accommodation as specified above
* All catering equipment and scheduled National Park entrance fees.
* Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) Dinner (D), No Meal (NM) where specified.
* Meals not shown will be to the clients account.
* Occasionally breakfast and lunch may be combined into a brunch where necessary e.g. mornings with early game drives.

Northern Namibia Safari Itinerary

Meal codes [B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner]

Day 1 SWAKOPMUND [Guest house L]
Depart from Windhoek to Swakopmund. After collecting fresh supplies for lunch we drive to the port town of Walvis Bay where we visit the lagoon, which is a protected RAMSAR wetland site. We may see the many species of bird including Greater and Lesser Flamingos, pelicans, avocets, plovers and the endemic Damara Tern before our lunch at the same lagoon. We return to Swakopmund where your guide will assist those wishing to book optional adventure activities such as sand boarding, quad biking, scenic flights, parachuting, dolphin cruises to name but a few, which you have time for this afternoon and tomorrow morning. Overnight in comfortable twin/double rooms with en-suite bathroom close to the town centre. Laundry facilities are available here. This evening meal is a group dinner in a restaurant at client’s own expense.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Guesthouse, twin/double rooms with en-suite bathroom
Optional Activities: Sand boarding, quad biking scenic flights, parachuting, dolphin cruises etc.

Day 2 SPITZKOPPE [Camping BLD]
This morning you have free time to visit the museum, explore the town, visit the aquarium or partake in optional activities such as sand boarding and quad biking. After lunch we depart for Spitzkoppe and arrive late afternoon and set up camp. Late afternoon climb to the natural rock arch and enjoy the vistas across the desert or explore the desert floor wandering around and seeing the amazing rock formations created by erosion over thousands of years. Dinner prepared by the Guide with assistance from Camp Assistant. Evening spent under a million stars.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Bush Camping - basic facilities

Day 3 PALMWAG [Camping BLD]
This morning we explore the rock art of the Spitzkoppe at Bushmans Paradise. We then proceed to the World Heritage site to see the most exciting rock engravings and paintings at Twyfelfontein. On our way to Twyfelfontein you will have opportunity to see the local Herero ladies selling the Herero dolls. After lunch we drive through some beautiful and dramatic landscapes of famous Damaraland before arriving late afternoon at our camp. Just in time for a good shower or a drink at the bar with possibly the famous Desert Elephants roaming around the camp. Dinner prepared by Guide with assistance from Camp Assistant.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Camping - basic facilities

Day 4 PALMWAG [Lodge BLD]
You have a choice today, either join the optional activities like Himba Excursion - Himbas are remarkable and proud semi nomads living in the formally Kaokoveld. Formally cattle/goat herders still live traditional life style in this harsh environment. Rhino Tracking - is one of the activities were you make the difference, by taking part in this activity you will contribute to saving the Endangered Black Rhino . Damaraland Wildlife Excursion - this is for the animal lover who enjoy every moment. For those staying at camp today you can relax around the swimming pool or just take a short walk on the self guided trails from the camp. Dinner prepared by Guide with assistance from Camp Assistant.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Camping - basic facilities

Day 5 OKAUKEUJO, ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK [Camping BLD]
Early departure as we have to get some fresh supplies in Outjo before going for our first game drive in Etosha National Park. The massive park is a heaven for wildlife and supports one of the most important ecological and wildlife system in the wolrd.We take our lunch at Anderson gate and start game driving after lunch to our camp site at Okaukuejo. We arrive midday at camp. After a good swim we do an afternoon game drive to see all kinds of animals like Elephants, Giraffes, Lion, Zebra, Sprinbok to name a few. Dinner prepared by Guide with assistance from Camp Assistant. Night time viewing at a flood lit waterhole.
Includes: Entrance fees to Etosha National Park
Overnight: Camping - basic facilities

Day 6 NAMUTONI , ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK [Camping BLD]
Sunrise departure from camp for full morning game drive. Transit across the park visiting various waterholes along the way. We arrive mid morning at Halali, where we will have late or have an afternoon snooze. After lunch we enjoy an afternoon game drive around Halali and also have the chance to see the famous Etosha Pan, a vast depression which can even be seen from space and the white shimmering haze disappearing into the horizon before we head to Namutoni camp. Dinner prepared by Guide and Camp Assistant. Night time viewing at a flood lit waterhole.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Camping - basic facilities

Day 7 WATERBERG PLATEAU [Camping BLD]
We will enjoy an early morning game drive before departing Etosha on the Eastern side. We have a stop at Tsumeb collecting fresh supplies, to continue on to Hoba Meteriorite, the largest meteorite in the world for a lunch stop. We arrive late afternoon at Waterberg Resort, Witness the fabulous colors of the Linchen growing on the rock face of the plateau at sunset from the top of the plateau directly above our camp and enjoy the views across the Kalahari. There are plenty of animals wandering freely in this area such as eland, Ostrich, Springbok, Kudu and Impala. Dinner prepared by guide and camp assistant.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Camping - basic facilities

Day 8 WINDHOEK [ BL]
Your guide will lead you on a short walk before heading back to Windhoek. After brunch we return to Windhoek via the Okahandja Craft Markets for those last minute gifts. We arrive Windhoek where you can enjoy an after safari drink and share your memories of your safari.
Includes: N/A

Please note:
The distance and travel times quoted above are an estimate only, and subject to local road conditions and photo stops!

PRE & POST TOUR ACCOMMODATION:
This tour start in Windhoek, please make sure that you are there well ahead of time. This tour finishes in Windhoek.