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Southern Highlights SafariSAFARI HIGHLIGHTS:Canoe along the picturesque Orange River, Experience eerie silence in the Sossusvlei lake bed, Marvel at the Namib Desert's giant dunes and moonscapes, Venture into the rugged Kaokoland, See ancient rock paintings at Spitzkoppe, Watch seals frolic at Cape Cross. Departure: Scheduled or tailor-made. Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights. Accommodation: Hotels (13 nights). Group Size: Minimum 4, Maximum 12 Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris.
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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: Cape Town » An arrival transfer is from the airport to your hotel is included in your tour. » If you have confirmed this transfer by providing your flight details at least 15 days prior to departure you will be met at the airport and taken to the joining point hotel. » You can arrive at any time on day 1 as there are no activities planned until the important welcome meeting at 6:00pm tonight. Your leader will leave a note at reception telling you where this important meeting will take place. » Your leader will collect your local payment at this meeting. » Your leader will collect your local payment at this meeting. » Cape Town is a jaw-droppingly gorgeous city, with plenty to see and do if you arrive early. » Consider taking a cable car up the iconic Table Mountain, chill out in the Botanic Gardens, take an amazing prison tour to see where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated on Robben Island, or head to a museum - District Six and the South African Museum are both worth a wander. » Overnight: Tudor Hotel » Meals included: None Day 2: Cedarberg » Departing Cape Town we make our way to the Cedarberg Mountains where we spend the night. » It is approximately 5-6 hours (300km) from Cape Town to Cedarberg. » Time permiting, there may be the opportunity to exploring this beautiful area on local hiking trails. » Overnight: We overnight in en-suite cabins. » Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner Day 3: Orange River » The Orange River forms the border between South Africa and Namibia and the evening is spent in a lodge on its scenic banks. » From the Cedarberg to the Orange River is approximately 400km (7-8 hoursincluding stops and border crossings). » We travel through the Namaqualand via the town of Springbok and after our border crossing into Namibia arrive in time to enjoy an awesome African sunset and spend the evening relaxing with a sundowner or two from the bar. » Overnight: Our accommodation is in comfortable en-suite chalets with a great riverside location. » Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner Day 4: Fish River Canyon » This morning after breakfast, we explore the beauty of the Orange/Gariep River on a half-day canoe adventure through the Richtersveld mountains, the oldest desert mountains in the world. » After lunch we will drive to the Fish River Canyon making our way into the magical land of Namibia - you'll notice a stark change in the landscape. » Our journey takes us to the mighty Fish River Canyon, second only to the Grand Canyon in size. Todays travel distance is 300kms which will take approximately 4-5 hours including the border crossing. » After settling into our lodge, we head out to enjoy a magnificent sunset over the canyon. » It is 40kms from our accommodation to the Canyon, approximately 45 minutes drive each way. » Overnight: Our lodge offers rooms with en-suite facilities. There is also a swimming pool and comfortable lounge area. » Meals included: Breakfast Day 5: Sossusvlei » We make our way to the eastern edge of the Namib Desert (580km- approx. 8-10 hours travelling including a lunch stop). » This is an amazing drive in terms of contrasting scenery with great photo opportunities around every corner. » After arriving at the lodge and enjoying a refreshing swim in the pool, we take a short drive to enjoy sundowners and sweeping views of the Namib landscape. » Overnight: Lodge » Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner Day 6: Swakopmund » Awake very early the next morning we venture into the heart of the Namib Desert. » Here there is an opportunity to climb the world-famous Dune 45 for unforgettable views over the desert. We explore the dunes on foot, enjoying a fascinating desert walk with a local guide. » You will be amazed at what a simple animal track or spore can reveal, and the huge variety of communities living in and on the sand. » While here we visit the world renowned Sossusvlei, an ancient lakebed in the middle of the desert with scattered skeleton camel thorn trees dating back over 1,000 years. » Meals included: Breakfasts » Overnight: Our accommodation for these days is centrally located in simple but comfortable ensuite rooms. Day 7: Swakopmund » Day is at your leisure to explore this attractive and historic town. » Relax on the beach, take a walk to admire the German architecture, browse in the many boutiques or take part in the various adrenaline activities on offer. » Evenings can be spent exploring the popular nightlife that Swakopmund has offer. » Meals included: Breakfasts » Overnight: Our accommodation for these days is centrally located in simple but comfortable ensuite rooms. Day 8: Spitzkoppe » After two nights in Swakopmund we travel north to the majestic Spitzkoppe. » The Spitzkoppe is a huge granite outcrop towering some 1,950 m above sea level, dominating the flat landscape. » Explore the strange rock formations around the area on foot and take the opportunity to view the beautiful and ancient bushman paintings this area is famous for. » Today we travel around 280 kms which approx. takes 7-8 hours including visitng the Spitzkoppe rock formations. » Overnight: Our accommodation tonight is comfortable with en-suites. » Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner Days 9-10: Damaraland » Get off-the-beaten-track travelling to the Kaokoveld and Damaraland regions. » We begin the day with a visit to Cape Cross, one of the biggest seal colonies along the African Coast. » After seeing the seals, we travel up the skeleton Coast National Park with an opportunity to stop at aship wreck and to find out more about the ancient welwitchia plants. » Distance travelled today is approximately 550kms. » Day 10 we explore the area, tracking the elusive desert elephants and other desert dwelling wildlife. » Overnight: We spend these nights making the most of the dramatic surroundings staying in accommodation with full ensuites. There is also a swimming pool and bar to enjoy. » Meals included: Breakfasts, Dinners Days 11-12: Etosha National Park » We depart the magical Damaraland to head to the Etosha National Park. » Travel distance today is around 350km which will take us around 7-8 hours depending on road conditions. » The Etosha is ranked as one of Africa's greatest game parks and is home to a large population of animals. » The saline Etosha pan, which dominates the park, stretches for 120 km and is a sanctuary for the largest population of black rhino in the world. » After settling into our lodge, we take an afternoon game drive through this expansive park. » Day 12 is spent exploring Etosha, spending the day game spotting, stopping at some of the waterholes along the pan's edge. The lodge's sparkling pool is a great place to refresh after our long day of wildlife viewing. » Overnight: These nights we enjoy comfortable rooms with ensuites. » Meals included: Breakfasts Day 13: Waterberg Plateau Park » Today we travel from Etosha National Park to the Waterberg Plateau (a journey of approximately 2-4 hours, 250-350kms). » Waterberg National Park was the site of one of the major turning points in Namibia's History. » It was at Waterberg, in the foothills, that the Herero people lost their last and greatest battle against German Colonial forces at the beginning of the 20th century. » Depending on how energetic you are feeling, there is the option for great hikes as well as relaxing walk in this area. » Overnight: Tonight's accommodation is twin share with ensuite bathrooms. » Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner Day 14: Windhoek » There is time for an optional morning game drive before we head to Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. » We travel south, stopping to buy souvenirs from the local San and Herero people along the way (300kms, approx.5-6 hours including a lunch stop). » Windhoek is a melting pot of the many different ethnic groups that live in Namibia and its colonial past is highly evident in the German-style architecture. » Overnight: Our hotel in Windhoek is comfortable. All rooms feature en-suite bathrooms, heating/air-conditing, tea/coffee facilities, tv and electronic room safes. There is a pool, sauna and unique rooftop bar and restaurant. » Meals included: Breakfast Included in this safari; - Meal Inclusions; 12 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners - Hotels (13 nts) if necessary, hotels used may vary from those described in trip notes. - Safari vehicle, walking - Included activities Excluded from this safari; - 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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