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Namibian Discovery SafariSAFARI HIGHLIGHTS:Namibia, a vast land, largely untouched, with a relatively small population, makes this exquisite destination the ultimate land of discovery. Endless horizons and golden desert dunes, surreal rock formations and rocky plains, Namibia inspires soul-searching and reflection and is an ideal country for your African safari or vacation. Departure: Scheduled or tailor-made. Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights. Accommodation: Safari lodges and hotels. Group Size: Minimum 2, Maximum 12 Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris.
Rates from:
N$ 20490
Per person sharing
The Namibian Dollar is 1 to 1 with the South African RandSafari rates are in Namibian Dollars *Rates may vary according to season CONTACT US FOR A FREE QUOTATION Flights (return); UK - NAM; from £ 800 USA - NAM; from $ 1700 EUR - NAM; from € 1100 Subject to availability & T&C's Currency Converter Day 1: Windhoek - Etosha National Park » Depart Windhoek and head north via Okahandja, for a visit to a local market, to shop for wood carvings and curios. » We arrive at our lodge late afternoon within the Etosha National Park. » Etosha is a huge oasis in the midst of a semi-desert and offers an extraordinary safari experience. » The Etosha National Park is an immense wilderness area of 22 000 square kilometres and supports a fantastic variety of wildlife. » During the rainy months, when Etosha's pan fills with water, flamingoes flock to this rich resource, their numbers estimated to reach a phenonenal one million! » Around 2 million years ago, Etosha would have been an enormous lake, however over time as the rivers that fed the lake changed their course (particularly the Kunene River) the pan dried up. » In the southern section of the Park waterholes form the basis of life for all of the inhabitants of the Park, from elephant, to lion, oryx, zebra, giraffe and springbuck. » A safari into the Etosha National Park, will bring you up close with Africa's desert adapted wildlife - you will not be disappointed in your safari experience. » Lunch and dinner » Accommodation: Etosha - Rest Camp or similar Day 2: Etosha National Park » Today we will spend a full day in this world-class game park, visiting a number of waterholes to observe the wildlife. Etosha, translated, means 'The place of dry water' and today we get our first view of the magnificent Etosha pan. » Breakfast and dinner » Accommodation: Etosha - Rest Camp or similar Day 3: Etosha National Park » We travel along the vast saltpan with stops at various waterholes for game viewing en route. » After lunch (own account) we continue westwards through the Park and on to our overnight stop. » Breakfast and dinner » Accommodation: Namatubis Guest Farm or similar Day 4: Etosha National Park - Damaraland » This morning begins with an early start, to see the highlights of Damaraland - one of the last true wilderness areas in Africa, where desert adapted elephant roam unhindered along with other wildlife, such as ostrich and springbuck. » The area is named after the Damara people that live here. » We head through Outjo, Khorixas, the capital of this region, passing through scenic landscapes, of distant mountains, kopjies and dry water courses, as well as Damara villages before we reach the Petrified Forest, which is literally millions of years old. » We arrive at our lodge at around lunch time. » Breakfast and dinner » Accommodation: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge or similar Day 5: Damaraland » We visit the rock engravings at Twyfelfontein, a rocky outcrop with an abundance of bushman rock art -approximately 2500 - 3000 rock engravings! » We go on to visit other fascinating geological features such as the Organ Pipes and Burnt Mountain. » Your afternoon is at leisure. » Breakfast and dinner » Accommodation: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge or similar Day 6: Damaraland - Swakopmund » We continue to Henties Bay and then proceed onto the charming coastal resort of Swakopmund, where you spend the remainder of your afternoon at leisure. » You may choose to visit Swakopmund's museum, her aquarium, the crystal gallery, or simply to wander around town, or perhaps take a stroll along Swakopmund's beaches. » The Bavarian history and influence is still evident in the architecture of the town, and lends a unique flavour to Namibia's 'fun town', otherwise recognised as Namibia's 'adventure capital'. » Swakopmund enjoys mostly favourable weather and is literally sandwiched between the dunes of the Namib Desert and the Atlantic Ocean. » The dunes are a great source of pleasure, not only are they visibly arresting, but the many gut-turning adventure activities from dune boarding, to quad biking and hot air ballooning, are numerous. » The Atlantic also provides a range of delightful activities, from seal cruises, to fishing excursions... and Swakopmund's active night life, with many restaurants and pubs for you to choose from, will keep you entertained for the duration of your stay in this friendly city. » Breakfast » Accommodation: Eberwein Hotel or similar Day 7: Swakopmund » Today is at leisure to further explore this charming town. » Why not take a harbour cruise ('watch out' for the seals that hop onboard), or do a scenic hot-air balloon flight over the dunes of the Namib Desert, or indulge in one of the numerous adventure activities on offer. » Breakfast » Accommodation: Eberwein Hotel or similar Day 8: Swakopmund - Sossusvlei » This morning we visit some of the regions natural wonders such as the ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis, a rather peculiar plant found only in Namibia, and on average specimens are between 500-600 years old, but some of the larger specimens are thought to be between 1500 to 2000 years old! » Its then onto 'Moon Landscape', a seemingly endless sea of barren hills that have been compared to the images of the lunar 'Sea of Tranquillity'. » We continue to the edge of the Namib Desert and then proceed through the southern region of the Namib Naukluft Park, the Kuiseb Canyon, and the Gaub Pass before we reach our accommodation for the evening. » Namibia's Namib Desert, stretches the length of Namibia, along the cold Atlantic coastline up to Southern Angola. » The Namib is one of the oldest deserts in the world, dating back 55 million years, and is reputed to have the highest sand dunes in the world! » Breakfast and dinner » Accommodation: Namib Desert Lodge or similar Day 9: Sossusvlei » We visit the spectacular dunes at Sossusvlei, reputedly the highest dunes in the world - Sossusvlei is the Namib Naukluft Park's most popular attraction. » It consists of 'the vlei', an Afrikaans word, which translated means 'shallow depression that fills with water', is an almost circular cracked-earth pan, that shimmers white in the midday heat and by stark contrast, is hemmed in by the towering, ochre red and orange dunes of the Namib Desert that march resolutely off into the distance from the 'vlei' in every direction. » Sossusvlei provides outstanding opportunities for budding photographers, particularly early morning and late afternoon - the red of the dunes, white of the vlei and petrified trees, a surreal photographers dream canvas. » Should you be feeling energetic, you may choose to climb to the top of the dunes, before we return to our lodge - we highly recommend the view of the Namib Desert from this vantage point - you will not be disappointed. » Breakfast and dinner » Accommodation: Namib Desert Lodge or similar Day 10: Sossusvlei - Windhoek » This morning we have a leisurely start to our day, and drive through the scenic Spreetshoogte Pass (road conditions permitting) on to Windhoek. » You arrive at your Windhoek city hotel at approximately 15h00, alternatively you can be dropped off at Windhoek International Airport by 16h00. » Breakfast » Included in this safari; - Transportation - Professionally Escorted - All accommodation is of a 3 star standard - 9 Breakfasts and 7 Dinners - Non-alcoholic drinks on board the vehicle - Hotel porterage included Excluded from this safari; - Flights and visas - Travel insurance - Expenses of a persona nature, i.e. laundry, telephone expenses, gratuities and other personal purchases - All drinks - Personal- as well as medical- and evacuation insurance - Additional activities - Booking Conditions |
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