6 nights luxury mobile safari with 5 nights hotel / bungalo accommodation.
Day 1: Windhoek
Windhoek, with its lingering heritage
of German architecture, activities
and atmosphere, is a city that can
be visited throughout the year. The
day is spent at leisure. We are met by our guide at the hotel reception for a briefing at +/- 18h00.
(Kalahari Sands Hotel or Similar Accommodation) (Dinner Own
Arrangements)
Day 2: Okonjima Africat Foundation
We depart Windhoek after breakfast, arriving at Okonjima in time
for lunch. The Africat foundation is a non-profit organization
committed to the long-term conservation and preservation of Namibia's
large carnivores, especially cheetahs and leopards. An afternoon
activity is included.
(Okonjima Main Camp or Similar) (All Meals)
Day 3 & 4: Etosha National Park
The park is one of the most
important reserves and game
sanctuaries in Africa. Our exclusive
camp is set up on a private
concession from where we enjoy
early morning and late afternoon
game drives, visiting the famous Etosha Pan and numerous
waterholes. On the evening of day 4 we enjoy a night game drive on the
private nature reserve (weather permitting) where various nocturnal animals
can be seen.
(Luxury Mobile Safari)
(All Meals)
Day 5: Etosha National Park
Tonight is spent at one of the Park
rest camps in the comfort of ensuite bungalows. The floodlit
waterhole at the camp offers an
amazing spectacle with an array of
animals visiting throughout the night.
(Ensuite
Bungalows) (All Meals)
Day 6 & 7: Damaraland
Twyfelfontein Area Himba Village
An early morning drive takes us to
our exclusive camp at Damaraland. Enroute we visit a Himba Village.
The Himbas are a semi-nomadic
tribe, who live in scattered
settlements throughout the region.
The changing colours of the surrounding
landscapes are enjoyed on a
guided sunset walk with
explanations of the unique flora
and geology of the area. The
following morning we visit the
Twyfelfontein area.
(Luxury
Mobile Safari) (All Meals)
Day 8 & 9: Swakopmund
Traveling through Damaraland we
reach the coast. Swakopmund,
with its German colonial
atmosphere, is the principal coastal
resort of Namibia. Time is spent at
leisure to enjoy the charm of this old
town or to undertake one of the
many optional activities on offer
scenic flights, hot air ballooning etc.
(at own expense). Morning Marine
Boat Cruise included, where a
variety of bird species can be seen.
There is also the chance to see two
dolphin species and the
leatherback turtle that inhabit the
Namibian coast. In the afternoon we go on an excursion to the Moon
landscape where we stop to view
the unusual prehistoric Welwitschia
plant, a dwarf tree flourishing on the
moisture of the Atlantic Coast. Its
lifespan is estimated at more than
1,000 years.
(Hotel Eberwein or
Similar Accommodation) (Breakfast)
Day 10 & 11: Namib Desert /
Sossusvlei
We drive via Kuiseb River enroute to
our camp on the edge of the
Namib Desert. The next morning is
an early departure to Sossusvlei,
stopping in the dune belt to enjoy
the changing colours of the world's
highest sand dunes. The morning is
spent walking amongst the dunes of
Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. Enroute
back to camp we enjoy a short hike
through the Sesriem Canyon and experience a sunset in the dunes
surrounding our camp.
(Luxury Mobile Safari) (All Meals)
Day 12: Windhoek
We arrive in Windhoek at midday.
(Breakfast Only)
Transfers Included: Road transfer
from Windhoek Airport on day 1.
Road transfer to Windhoek Airport
on day 12.
INTERNATIONAL PRICES AND DEPARTURE DATES 2009:
These prices are applicable for bookings outside Southern African countries.
Prices are quoted in the currency of the country of residence.
Current exchange rates will apply for payments made in another currency.
Please note: Euro rates will apply for Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Switzerland as well as the rest of Europe.USD rates will apply for the USA, Canada, Central and South Americas.
PRICE INCLUDES: 6 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION IN A MOBILE TENTED CAMP WITH CAMP BEDS AND PRIVATE FACILITIES, ALL MEALS, MINERAL WATER & TABLE WINE WITH DINNER WHEN IN CAMP. 3 NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN WINDHOEK & SWAKOPMUND WITH BREAKFAST. 2 NIGHT LODGE IN ETOSHA AND OKONJIMA WITH ALL MEALS. PRICE EXCLUDES: FLIGHTS, AIRPORT TAXES, VISA COSTS. LUNCHES AND DINNERS IN WINDHOEK AND SWAKOPMUND. OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS, DRINKS, GRATUITIES AND PERSONAL EXPENSES. TRANSFERS: TRANSFERS FROM/TO WINDHOEK AIRPORT ARE INCLUDED ON DAY 1 AND DAY 12. START: MEET IN THE FOYER OF KALAHARI SANDS, WINDHOEK AT 18H00. END: KALAHARI SANDS OR WINDHOEK AIRPORT +-13H00. GROUP SIZE: 2 - 10 PASSENGERS. DEPARTURE GUARANTEED WITH A MINIMUM OF 2 PASSENGERS.
