| When you have seen
Namibia, you have seen Africa. It is a
country of stunning contrasts, diverse
landscapes and weather, and a vibrant array
of sights, people, flora and fauna. The
countries environment is its lifeblood and
is diverse, spectacular and often dangerous.
Namibia offers a host of opportunities for outdoor
activities of all kinds. These range
from the creative, such as photography, to
the highly active, like white water rafting.
In fact, nowhere else on the continent could
a visitor find so many different pursuits
within one country.
Day 1: Windhoek
Windhoek, with its lingering heritage of
German architecture, activities and
atmosphere, is a city that can be visited
throughout the year. This day is spent at
your own leisure.
(Villa Verdi or Similar Accommodation)
(Dinner - Own Arrangements)
Day 2 & 3: Etosha
National Park
The park is one of the most spectacular
reserves and game sanctuaries in Africa. Our
exclusive camp is set up on a private
concession from where we enjoy early morning
and late afternoon game drives visiting the
famous Etosha Pan and numerous waterholes.
(Luxury Mobile Safari) (All Meals)
Day 4: Etosha
The night is spent at one of the parks rest
camps in the comfort of ensuite bungalows.
The floodlit waterhole at the camp offers an
amazing spectacle with an array of animals
throughout the night.
(Ensuite Bungalows) (All Meals)
Day 5 & 6:
Damaraland Twyfelfontein Area Himba Village
An early morning drive takes us to our
exclusive camp at Damaraland. Enroute we
visit a Himba Village. The Himbas are a
semi-nomadic tribe, who live in scattered
settlements throughout the region. They are
characterized by their proud yet friendly
stature and the women are noted for their
unusual beauty, enhanced by intricate
hairstyles and traditional dress. A few
hours are spent visiting a traditional Himba
settlement and learning more about these
fascinating people. The changing colours of
the surrounding landscapes are enjoyed on a
guided sunset walk with explanations of the
unique flora and geology of the area. The
following morning we visit the Twyfelfontein
area with walks to view the rock engravings,
Organ Pipes, and Burnt Mountain.
(Luxury Mobile Safari) (All Meals)
Day 7 & 8:
Swakopmund
Traveling through Damaraland we reach the
coast. 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. (at own expense). Morning
Marine Boat Cruise included, where a variety
of bird species can be seen. There is also
the chance to see two dolphin species and
the leatherback turtle that inhabit the
Namibian coast. In the afternoon we go on an
excursion to the Moon landscape where 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.
(Hotel Eberwein or Similar Accommodation)
(Breakfast)
Day 9 & 10: Namib
Desert / Sossusvlei
We drive via Kuiseb River enroute to our
camp on the edge of the Namib Desert. The
next morning is an early departure to
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 and
experience a sunset in the dunes surrounding
our camp.
(Luxury Mobile Safari) (All Meals)
Day 11: Windhoek
Driving past the mountains of the Namib
Naukluft Park we make our way back to
Windhoek where we arrive around Midday.
(Breakfast Only)
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