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Start: Windhoek
Scheduled flights: Hosea Kutako International Airport(Windhoek) |
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 - 4: Etosha National Park Etosha
This Park is one of the most important reserves and game sanctuaries in Africa. Thousands of wild animals such as blue wildebeest, springbok, zebra, kudu, giraffe, cheetah, leopard, lion, elephant, etc. are attracted to the area. The birdlife is prolific with 326 recorded species. Early morning and late afternoon game drives are enjoyed with the evenings spent watching an amazing diversity of animals around the floodlit waterhole bordering our campsite. (All meals). |
Day 5: Ruacana Kaokoveld
We drive through 'Owaboland' which consists of communal farming land of the Oshiwambo people. We stop to view a giant Baobab tree that once functioned as a church. We arrive at Ruacana in the afternoon and have time to relax in our camp at the banks of the Kunene River. (All meals) |
Day 6 - 7: Kaokoland, Himba people, Epupa Falls Damaraland
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.
The Himbas are a semi-nomadic tribe, who live in scattered settlements throughout the region. They are characterised by their proud yet friendly stature and the women are noted for their unusual beauty, enhanced by intricate hairstyles and traditional dress. (All meals). |
Day 8: Damaraland Swakopmund
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. (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 Brandgerb mountain which is the highest mountain in Namibia. (All meals) |
Day 10: Swakopmund Sesriem
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 (scenic flights, hot air ballooning, etc. own expense). Overnight accommodation in Guest House. (All meals, excluding dinner). |
Day 11: Gamsberg Mountain via Moon Landscape, star gazing Windhoek, Namib Naukluft Park
Driving via the Moon landscape 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. At night we have the opportunity of viewing globular clusters and planets (weather permitting) through a six-inch ZEISS APQ refractor with a ZEISS wide-field bino-viewer. (Breakfast and dinner only) |
Day 12-13 : Namib Desert, Sesriem
Our journey takes us south to the heart of the Namib Desert. In the afternoon we enjoy a short hike through the Sesriem Canyon. 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. (All meals). |
Day 14: Windhoek
We arrive in Windhoek in the early afternoon +-13h00. (Breakfast only). |
End: Windhoek
Scheduled flights: Hosea Kutako International Airport |
Family
Although this safari is not recommended for children under 12 years of age, if parents do request that their kids join the safari, each request will be considered on merit, depending on previous travel / camping experience of the children. |
Rate includes
11 nights Standard Mobile Safari with camp bed, mattress, sleeping bag, & small pillow provided. 2 nights hotel/guest house in Windhoek & Swakopmund. |
Rate excludes
. All meals prepared by the cook on safari, except in Windhoek (breakfast only) and Swakopmund (breakfast and lunch only)
. Drinks are excluded and may be purchased en-route.
. Flights
. Transfers in Windhoek
. Airport taxes
. Visa costs
. Mineral water
. Gratuities & personal expenses
. Optional excursions |
Group size
Minimum 2 Maximum 12 |
Note:
The itinerary will depend on local conditions |
