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Exploring Namibia

Windhoek, Fish river Canyon, Sossusvlei Dunes, Swakopmund, Damaraland and Etosha National Park
(13 days / 12 nights)

Overview:

The Exploring Namibia tour takes in all the highlights Namibia has to offer. Starting in Windhoek and working your way in a southerly direction you visit the the worlds second largest canyon, Fish River Canyon, followed by a visit to the mesmerizing dunes at Sossusvlei. Continue to the coast where you spend some time in Swakopmund, a town exuding romance and history and a cultural melting pot of old and new. Your adventurous jounrney will then take you to Damaraland where you have a chance to go in search of the desert elephant, before travelling to Etosha for some big 5 game viewing. There are many incredible experiences to be had on this fascinating Namibia tour.

Tour information:

Min / Max Participants:	Two - Six
Departure:	Every Saturday from Windhoek
Accommodation:	12 nights in comfortable 3 -4 star accommodation
Vehicle:	Microbus/Sedan/ Quantum/Sprinter
Driver / Guide Services:	Registered driver / expert guide throughout
Languages:	English & German.
Flights:	Available on request

Itinerary:

Day 1: Kalahari Desert

Leaving Windhoek, travel into the largest sand mass on earth, the Kalahari Desert. The bushman refer to it as the “Soul of the World”, an emotive description for this area! With its deep red sand dunes and endless grass plains interspersed with Acacia’s and shrubs, it is the only form of survival for a vast amount of specially adapted wildlife. Enjoy the opportunity to experience the fauna and flora that has survived this desert environment for thousands of years.

Bronze: Kalahari Anib Lodge (BB)

Gold: Intu Afrika Zebra Lodge, Nature drive (DBB)

DAY 2: Kalahari Desert / Fish River Canyon

Travel south through expansive rocky plains, visiting the unique Quiver Tree forest. Nestled amongst huge dolerite boulders, stacked in such a mysterious way that it seems giants played here. We continue to our lodge, situated in close vicinity to the Fish River Canyon.

Bronze: Canon Village/Roadhouse (BB)

Gold: Canon Lodge (DBB)

DAY 3 & 4: Fish River Canyon / Aus

The morning starts on the edge of the Fish River Canyon, where you gaze 550 meters into this magnificent geological phenomenon, the second largest of its kind on earth. Travel to the Succulent Karoo, one of the 20 most important biomes on earth. On the second day travel to Lüderitz and visit a ghost town that was left to the hands of the relentless and unforgiving desert. Other attractions visited consist of the Wild Horses of the Namib Desert, Diaz Point and the coastal town of Lüderitz itself.

Bronze: Klein-Aus Vista – Desert Horse Inn (BB)

Gold: Klein-Aus Vista – Eagle’s Nest (DBB)

DAY 5: Aus / Sossusvlei area

After breakfast travel north through the pre-Namib to the lodge in the Namib Desert. This is the gateway to Sesriem Canyon and Sossusvlei, where some of the highest sand dunes on earth stand towering over the white desert plains. The afternoon can be spent relaxing at the pool, or taking part in optional activities offered at the lodge.

Bronze: Hammerstein Lodge (BB)

Gold: Sossusvlei Lodge (DBB)

DAY 6: Sossusvlei area

This morning demands an early start. The first rays of sunrise paint the mountains of sand into a variety of apricot, red and orange, contrasted against a crisp blue skyline, enrapting our senses, and providing an opportunity to capture this awesome landscape on film. Sossusvlei, where the mostly dry Tsauchab River ends abruptly amongst majestic dunes, sees you walking up one of these dunes to admire the desert landscape. Thereafter visit the Sesriem Canyon, a life sustaining natural phenomenon in the heart of the Namib Desert.

Bronze: Namib Desert Lodge (BB)

Gold: Sossusvlei Lodge (DBB)

DAY 7: Sossusvlei area / Swakopmund

After breakfast travel via the desolate, rolling hills of the Kuiseb Moon Valley towards the Atlantic Ocean. In Walvis Bay visit the shallow lagoon, one of the most important wetland areas on the African continent and a RAMSAR world heritage site. Over 80% of the African flamingoes feed in this lagoon and present a breathtaking picture when they appear in groups counting a few hundred thousand. Having arrived in the coastal town of Swakopmund, you have the rest of the day at leisure.

Bronze: Hotel Schweitzerhaus (BB)

Gold: Hansa Hotel (DBB)

DAY 8:Swakopmund

Swakopmund is the perfect location for walking tours, shopping, relaxing at a quaint coffee shop or along the sandy beaches. This being Namibia’s playground, there are a wide variety of activities on offer, ranging from dolphin cruises, desert tours and scenic flights to quad biking, paragliding, parachuting and kite surfing - to mention but a few.

Bronze: Hotel Schweitzerhaus (BB)

Gold: Hansa Hotel, marine cruise (DBB)

DAY 9:Swakopmund / Damaraland area

Heading further north, travel along vast lichen fields to Cape Cross, a fur seal reserve where at times over 80’000 animals frolic in the waves of the Atlantic. Drive via the Brandberg, Namibia’s highest mountain (2579m), into the Damaraland, one of the least populated and geologically diverse areas in Africa. This harsh, rocky environment is home to the rare Desert Elephant, the Black Rhino and free-roaming antelope species.

Bronze: Damaraland Mopane Lodge (BB)

Gold: Vingerklip Lodge (DBB)

DAY 10:Damaraland area / Etosha National Park

Start the morning with a visit to Twyfelfontein, a heritage site where bushman communities engraved and painted over 2500 pictures some 6000 years ago! Close by explore the Burnt Mountain, Organ Pipes and the Petrified Forest - all geological phenomena depicting the creation and evolution of some of the oldest landmasses on earth. Here you also visit the Welwitschia mirabilis plant – the oldest living desert plant on earth! After a visit to a traditional Damara village proceed on to our lodge situated close to the world-renowned Etosha National Park, and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Bronze: Etosha Safari Camp (BB)

Gold: Epacha Game Lodge (DBB)

DAY 11: Etosha National Park

The day is devoted purely to the abundant wildlife found in the Etosha National Park, which surrounds a parched salt desert known as the Etosha Pan. The park is home to 4 of the Big Five - Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Rhino – its waterholes supporting a rich diversity of birds and mammals, including rare species such as black-faced Impala, roan, cheetah, and Namibia’s smallest antelope, the Damara Dik-Dik.

Bronze: Etosha Safari Camp (BB)

Gold: Epacha Game Lodge, game drive in an open vehicle (DBB)

DAY 12: Etosha National Park

Game drive in the Etosha National Park. You may encounter animal species you have not seen the previous day and look forward to any new surprises at the different waterholes visited. In the afternoon travel to the lodge, where you can enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.

Bronze: Ohange Lodge (BB)

Gold: Namutoni Resort (DBB)

DAY 13: Etosha National Park / Windhoek

After breakfast continue southwards to Windhoek, where you visit the craft markets in the main street of the capital city, where after you are driven to your next hotel or to the international airport for your return flight.

Best time to visit:

Game - June to October
Birding - December to March

Total distance covered:

+/- 4,500 kms from/to Windhoek

Prices from:

Bronze: from NS 20,800 pp sharing

Gold: from NS 53,740 pp sharing

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