In the Nama language, Namib means vast, and this is an understatement. The parched Namib desert has endless orange dunes blown into razor sharp ridges by the sand-shifting wind. The famous Sossusvlei sand dunes at 300m, are the highest in the world, towering over their nearest rivals in Arabia, and just begging to be climbed barefoot.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1:
Travel from Windhoek across the rolling hills of the Khomashochland at an altitude of more than 2000 metres above sea level, down the Gamsberg Pass into the Namib, which is the oldest desert in the world. The landscape varies from rugged mountains and rocky outcrops to sand-filled valleys and endless vistas of plains. After a short rest with lunch packs proceed through the Namib-Naukluft Park, passing the water-holes Ganab and Hotsas where, with a bit of luck, one can see ostriches, springbok, oryx and mountain zebras. Then on to the Welwitschia Plain, where the Welwitschia plant, a living fossil, that is only found in the Namib and southern Angola, occurs in large numbers. Drive to the so called "Moon Valley" - a fascinating rock formation which is millions of years old. Arrival in Swakopmund at about sunset. Lunch packs en route. Dinner/Overnight at a Hotel.
Day 2:
After breakfast, depart to Walvis Bay for a boat cruise with champagne, fresh oysters and snacks on board. Return to Swakopmund. In the afternoon, a city tour through Swakopmund and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Dinner/bed/breakfast at a Hotel.
Day 3:
Drive north to the Cape Cross seal reserve. Here in 1486 a Portuguese explorer named Diego Cao, the first European to set foot in Namibia, erected a stone cross in honour of King John 1 of Portugal. Today there is a large colony of 80 000 to 100 000 Cape fur seals. Lunch at a restaurant in the small holiday resort of Henties Bay. Afterwards travel into the interior of the country and drive via Uis, passing the Brandberg, the highest mountain in Namibia, to Twyfelfontein Lodge. Dinner/Overnight. Exceptionally overnight might be in Khorixas.
Day 4:
Excursion to Twyfelfontein (meaning doubtful fountain) to see the amazing variety of rock engravings and paintings. Most of the 3 000 engravings and paintings are assessed to be about 2 500 years old with the rest varying from 500 to 10 000 years. Further on a visit to the Burnt Mountain and the Petrified Forest which is thought to be 200 million years old. Cold lunch at Khorixas restcamp. The trip continues to Outjo via the Rock Finger and Ugab Terraces. Dinner/Overnight at a guestfarm.
Day 5:
Trip proceeds to the famous Etosha National Park. First game-viewing drive. Lunch/Dinner/overnight/breakfast at one of the three restcamps (Okaukuejo, Halali or Namutoni).
Day 6:
Full day game-viewing in the Etosha National Park. This national park is one of the major sanctuaries for wildlife in Africa. The area was proclaimed a game reserve as far back as 1907. The size is 22270km2 and it consists mainly of bush and grass savanna. This type of landscape provides excellent opportunities for game-viewing at the numerous waterholes or in the open countryside. The Etosha Pan, which the park is named after, is approximately 6000km2 in size. In the language of the Ovambo people, Etosha means "place of dry water", or "large white place". Lunch break in between. Lunch/Dinner/overnight/breakfast at one of the three restcamps (Okaukuejo, Halali or Namutoni)
Day 7:
Full day of game-viewing in the Etosha National Park. Mokuti Lodge (fullboard/overnight).
Day 8:
After breakfast proceed via Tsumeb to the Hoba Meteorite. En route visit Lake Otjikoto and the Mine Museum. Lunch packs en route. Optional visit the Rare and Endangered Species Trust, which is caring for the Namibia's most endangered species, the Cape Griffon Vulture. Dinner/overnight Frans Indongo Lodge.
Day 9:
Early morning (07:00 - 09:00 h) game drive on the farm. Return to Windhoek via Okahandja with lunch at a Restaurant. Visit the graves of the Herero chiefs and of the German Schutztruppe. Arrival in Windhoek in the late afternoon.
2006 Tour Dates: Sep 11/27; Oct 09/16/25; Nov 13/22; Dec 04.
2007 Tour Dates: Jan 08/31; Feb 19; Mar 07/19; Apr 04/16/23; May 02/14/30; Jun 18/25; Jul 04/16; Aug 01/13/20/29; Sep 10/26; Oct 08/15/24.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
All prices as reflected are based on the current tariffs and are subject to change without prior notice according to increases and circumstances beyond the company's control.
Services Included: Overland trips and all sightseeing as per itinerary. Overnight in double rooms in hotels and rest camps. Full board throughout the tour. English speaking tour guide. Multilanguage is possible.
Not included: Expenses for personal belongings e.g. drinks and telephone calls as well as tips for the tour guide and in restaurants.
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Africa
Namibia
National Parks
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