Namibian Safari

The land of unrelenting sun, where the ground seems to beg the heavens for rain,this tour covers the best of Namibia.

Price from: 12/01/2010 - 24/07/2010 € 1,125 pps
Prices from: 27/07/2010 - 08/01/2011 € 1,195 pps
12 Days Safari

Highlights *Kaokoveld *Epupa Falls *Open-vehicle Game Drive *Spitskop *Game Walks *Damaraland *Swakopmund *Private Desert Camp *Desert Night Drive *Sossusvlei Dunes *Etosha National Park *4 x 4 trip to Sossusvlei

This tour departs from Windhoek every second Tuesday.

Includes
* Safaris include
* Our price includes transport
* Food as specified
* Coffee Teas
* Fruit juice at breakfast
* Professional guide
* Group equipment
* Accommodation
* Permits and park entry fees

Namibian Safari Itinerary

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

Day 1 WINDHOEK - NAMIB [Desert Camp D]
Setting off from the capital, Windhoek at 09h00, we travel south to Rehoboth, and then into the true Namib adjoining the Namibrand Nature Reserve. Here we camp alone in the wilderness with only the desert landscapes, rocky mountains and towering dunes to keep us company. The sunset over the desert is a sight to behold. We enjoy a traditional meal under the clear night skies before falling asleep to the sounds of the wild.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Desert Camp - Namibrand Nature Reserve.

Day 2 NAMIB DESERT [Desert Camp BLD]
Awake to desert vistas that extend further than the eye can see. The desert camp is nestled against a towering rock outcrop within a protected wilderness that has been conserved, and restored and onto which game has been protected with the proceeds of tourism. During our stay here, we will conduct extensive guided walks and game drives both during the day and at night in order to better understand the desert fauna and flora.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Desert Camp - Namibrand Nature Reserve.

Day 3 SOSSUSVLEI [Camping BLD]
After a short morning walk we pack up and continue through the endless plains to the Sesriem Canyon and the awesome Soussusvlei dunes. We will transfer into the dunes by 4x4 and will spend time climbing these spectacular mountains of sand before moving on to camp wild in the desert.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Camping - camping wild in the desert - Basic Facilities

Day 4 - 5 SWAKOPMUND [Inn BLD:B]
Crossing through the Namib Naukluft Park, we visit the dramatic Lunar Landscape, and the ancient Welwitschia plants, before making for the coastal town of Swakopmund where we spend two nights in the centrally located, comfortable Inn. We explore this holiday town and its surrounds thoroughly, and enjoy one evening meal at a local nightspot (own expense). Clients will have the opportunity to partake in Quad Biking, Sand Boarding and Sky Diving whilst here (own expense).
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Lodge / Inn
Optional Activities: Quad Biking, Sand Boarding and Sky Diving

Day 6 SKELETON COAST - SPITSKOP [Camping BLD]
Today we head up the barren Skeleton Coast, scene of many a shipwreck, to the Seal Colony at Cape Cross where thousands of Cape Fur Seals can be seen ashore. Venturing inland, our next stop is at the impressive Spitskop where we will camp wild amongst the boulders at the base of this unusual granitic outcrop. We hope to see the endemic colorful Lovebirds during our stay here.
Includes: Entrance to Cape Cross Seal Colony
Overnight: Camping - Basic Facilities

Day 7 TWYFELFONTEIN - PALMWAG [Camping BLD]
A long day, we move on to visit the Organ Pipes and the bushman Rock Engravings at Twyfelfontein before entering Damaraland and crossing the Grootberg to camp the night near the oasis of Palmwag. This is one of a few sanctuaries used by the rare Desert Elephants, and we hope to see these magnificent animals up close today. (own expense).
Includes: Entrance at the Bushman Rock Engravings at Twyfelfontein
Overnight: Camping - palmwag
Optional Activities: Visiting the Elephant Sanctuaries

Day 8 - 9 EPUPA FALLS [Camping BLD:BLD]
Traveling through the heart of the Kaokovelt today, we make our way north to the Angolan border where we will camp at a community project on the banks of Cunene river at the awesome Epupa Falls. During our time here we hope to interact with the nomadic Himba people, a tribe that live in this inhospitable region and wander with their livestock in search of grazing. We will also explore the area surrounding the Falls.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Camping - at a community project.

Day 10 - 11: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK [Camping BLD:BL]
Entering Etosha National Park today, we will spend two nights here in search of the big game that this park is so well known for. One evening will be spent at a floodlit waterhole, watching the many animals that come down to drink. During these days we will conduct extensive game drives within the park. One night we will dine at a camp restaurant (own expense).
Includes: Game Drives
Overnight: Camping at Etosha

Day 12 ETOSHA -WINDHOEK [ BL]
This morning we leave the Park to make the journey back to Windhoek. We expect to arrive back in the capital in the late afternoon.

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 starts in Windhoek, please make sure that you are there well ahead of the time. This tour ends in Windhoek.