11 nights standard mobile safari with 2 nights hotel / guest house accommodation.
Day 1: Windhoek
Windhoek, with its lingering heritage
of German architecture, activities
and atmosphere is a city, which 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.
(Hotel Safari
or Similar Accommodation) (Dinner
Own Arrangements)
Day 2, 3 & 4: Etosha National Park
This Park is one of the most
important reserves and game
sanctuaries in Africa. Thousands of
wild animals are attracted to the
area, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, several species of antelopes, zebras, giraffes, etc.
The birdlife is prolific with 326-recorded species. We enjoy early morning
and late afternoon game drives.
(Standard Mobile Safari) (All Meals)
Day 5: Owamboland
We drive through 'Owamboland',
which consists of communal farming
land of the Oshiwambo people.
Driving by, we pass women carrying water back
to their houses, while others wash and children splash
around to cool off.
We stop to view a giant Baobab
tree that once functioned as a
church. We visit the Uukwaluudhi Royal Homestead where
we can experience the daily life of the village.
(Standard Mobile
Safari) (All Meals)
Day 6 & 7: Kaokoland Himba Visit
Epupa Falls
The Epupa Falls are a series of
cascades where the Kunene River
drops 60m in 1.5km forming a
multitude of channels and rock
pools. A variety of birds occur in the
area. We visit a Himba village to
familiarize ourselves with their way
of life.
(Standard Mobile Safari)
(All Meals)
Day 8: Damaraland
An early morning drive takes us to
our camp in Damaraland. The
changing colours of the surrounding
landscapes are enjoyed on a
guided walk with explanations of
the unique flora and geology of the
area.
(Standard Mobile Safari)
(All Meals)
Day 9: Twyfelfontein - Brandberg
We visit the Twyfelfontein area with
walks to view the ancient Bushman
rock engravings, Organ Pipes, and
the Burnt Mountain. We camp at
the foot of the Brandberg Mountain,
which is the highest mountain in
Namibia.
(Standard Mobile Safari) (All Meals)
Day 10: Swakopmund
On our way to Swakopmund, we
visit Cape Cross Seal Colony, one of
the largest mainland seal colonies in
the world. 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 (at own
expense).
(Overnight
Accommodation in Guest House) (All Meals Excluding Dinner)
Day 11: Namib Naukluft Park - Moonlandscape
Morning spent in Swakopmund to enjoy optional activities or just
relax in this small town. After lunch (own account) we depart to
the Namib-Naukluft Park. Enroute we visit the Moon landscape and we stop
to view the unusual prehistoric Welwitschia plant. Our exclusive camp in the desert under
the bright stars of the southern hemisphere will create a lasting impression.
(Breakfast & Dinner Only)
Day 12 & 13: Namib Desert -
Sossusvlei
Our journey takes us south to the
heart of the Namib Desert. The
following morning is an early
departure for 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.
(Standard
Mobile Safari) (All Meals)
Day 14: Windhoek
We arrive in Windhoek in the early
afternoon +-13h00.
(Breakfast Only)
Transfers Included:
Road transfer from
Windhoek Airport on day 1. Road transfer to Windhoek Airport on day
14.
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: 11 NIGHTS CAMPING WITH CAMP BED, MATTRESS, SLEEPING BAG AND SMALL PILLOW. ALL MEALS WHEN CAMPING. 2 NIGHTS HOTEL / GUEST HOUSE ACCOMMODATION IN SWAKOPMUND AND WINDHOEK WITH BREAKFAST. PRICE EXCLUDES: FLIGHTS, AIRPORT TAXES, VISA COSTS, LUNCHES AND DINNERS IN WINDHOEK AND SWAKOPMUND. OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS, DRINKS, MINERAL WATER, GRATUITIES AND PERSONAL EXPENSES. TRANSFERS: TRANSFERS FROM/TO WINDHOEK ARE INCLUDED ON DAY 1 AND DAY 14. START: MEET IN THE FOYER OF HOTEL SAFARI, WINDHOEK AT 18H00. END: HOTEL SAFARI OR WINDHOEK AIRPORT +-13H00. GROUP SIZE: 2 - 14 PASSENGERS. SLEEPING BAG: SUPPLIED WITH CAMP BED. DEPARTURE GUARANTEED WITH A MINIMUM OF 2 PASSENGERS.
