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Namibia Safari
Included 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
Optional Activities:
Quad biking
Dune Boarding
Sky Diving
Marine Wildlife Boat Trip
Botswana Safaris
Namibia Safari
11 Night / 12 Day Overland Safari
9 Nights - Camping
2 Nights - Inns/Lodges
The land of unrelenting sun, where the ground seems to beg the heavens for rain, and the landscapes stretch uninterrupted for hundreds of kilometres on end. Deserts where one gazes in wonder and amazement at the animals and plants that survive in this harsh environment.
This tour covers all of the highlights of central and northern Namibia, but also concentrates on “off the beaten track” routes and attractions.
Flexibility, a willingness to participate and an awareness of the elements are essential in order to get the most out of this tour.
Inclusions / Exclusions
Rates Include:
Accommodation
Food
Coffee, tea, fruit juice at breakfast
Transport,
Professional guide
Group equipment
Permits and park entrance fees
Tips, curios, optional excursions
Alcohol and soft drinks
Itinerary
Day 1: Windhoek - Namib [D]
Setting off from the capital, Windhoek at 09h00, we travel south to Rehoboth, and then into the true Namib to the Desert Camp 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.
Day 2: Namib Desert [B, L, D]
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 Drifters has conserved, and restored and onto which game has been re-introduced 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.
Day 3: Sossusvlei [B, L, D]
After a short morning walk we pack up and continue through the desert to the Sesriem Canyon and the awesome Soussusvlei dunes. We will transfer into the dunes by 4x4 and will spend time climbing these spectacular dunes before moving on to camp wild in the desert.
Day 4 - 5: Swakopmund [B, L, D]
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 Swakopmund 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).
Day 6: Skeletoncoast - Spitskop [B, L, D]
Today we head up the barren Skeleton Coast, scene of many a shipwreck, to the Seal Colony at Cape Corss 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.
Day 7: Twyfelfontein - Palmwag [B, L, D]
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 at the oasis of Palmwag. Palmwag is one of a few waterholes used by the rare Desert Elephants, and we hope to see these magnificent animals up close today.
Day 8 - 9: Epupa Falls [B, L, D]
Traveling through the heart of the Kaokovelt today, we make our way north to the Angolan border where we will camp for two nights at a community project on the banks of the 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.
Day 10 - 11: Etosha National Park [B, L, D]
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).
Day 12: Etosha - Windhoek [B, L]
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.
Extra information
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking, so a small daypack is advisable
- Seasonal Malaria precautions are advisable and are locally obtainable
- During winter the nightime temperatures can fall below zero and during summer the daytime temperatures can reach the forties, so be prepared for this
- Most major currencies can be exchanged on arrival in Windhoek and other centres, but banking hours do apply
- Credit cards are generally accepted
Luggage
A barrel bag or internal frame backpack is best suited for this trip (suitcases do not fit into the space provided and will not be permitted). An extra tog bag or camera bag is advise
Group Size and Age
Our group size usually numbers between 6 and 20 persons. By travelling in small groups, means that we don't invade campsites and can avoid wasting time in constantly having to wait for people. It also enables us to maintain a far more personal service with our clients. From our experience our groups are normally made up of individuals, couples and sometimes groups of friends aged between 18 and 55 years. The mere physical and youthful mentality, which prevails on these tours, makes them generally unsuited to anybody over the age of 55 years. The minimum size of a group for a guaranteed departure must be 6 people, although we may run with less.
