A nature safari, as close to nature as possible, without actually camping... to fully appreciate the African experience! This offer is valid for any 14 days of choice between January and December. A fully accommodated safari with the express purpose of being as close to Nature as possible - yet comfortable and secure. This accommodated nature safari, will only be possible with a minimum booking of two Guests. It will start in Windhoek, and end in Windhoek 14 days later. En-route you will visit the Etosha National Park; search for the desert Elephants in Damaraland; photograph and enjoy the antics of the Cape fur seals of the Skeleton coast; search out the nocturnal animals of Namibia, plus the experience of viewing and climbing the highest sand dunes in the world at Sossusvlei. This entire journey will be fully accommodated, albeit sometimes in fixed structures, and other times in permanent tents or rustic chalets, affording you the "feel of the African bush" without having to camp. In between, you'll have the opportunity to "lose yourself" amongst the treasures of the Earth, including a visit to the largest mineral crystal cluster, ever unearthed to date. For the more energetic, Swakopmund offers optional adrenalin activities. (Not included in safari price).
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Meet your host at Namibia's International airport and transfer to a comfortable B&B on the outskirts of Windhoek to rest from the long flight and acclimatize to Namibia.
Day 2: After breakfast, travel along the perimeter of the Khomas Hochland (our central highlands), towards the very edge of the Escarpment and experience the vista of the Namib desert at your feet. Descend into the Namib for a quick fuel stop. Enjoy a slice of Solitaire's world famous apple pie with your tea/coffee while you wait. Continue towards your first desert venue. Late afternoon, explore the geologically historic Sesriem Gorge. Accommodation in a Moroccan-styled tented camp, with dinner served al fresco on the terrace with paraffin/kerosene lamps lit after sunset. Dine while viewing desert wildlife quenching their thirst at a floodlit waterhole - under the glittering canopy of the Southern Skies.
Day 3: Be woken at dawn to travel along the Tsauchab River valley towards some of the highest sand dunes in the world at Sossusvlei. Arrive at the first accessible dunes and climb them for the experience of a lifetime. See how the rising sun paints the landscape in shadow and light, with colors of earth tone ranging from the softest pastels to a deep orange. Descend when ready and enjoy brunch under age-old Camel thorn trees. Return to camp to freshen up before continuing to a comfortable desert guest farm for the night. Should you feel up to it, this is your first opportunity for a night Game drive to search out the nocturnal animals of the desert.
Day 4: Today you traverse the endless gravel plains of the central Namib towards the Namibia's premier holiday town. Enjoy a picnic lunch en-route - in the middle of nowhere! Arrive by late afternoon. If you are seafood lovers, Swakopmund is it!
Day 5: Entire day at own leisure to browse around the German-colonial shops and architecture; visit places of interest; view the largest mineral crystal cluster ever unearthed to date; laze around on the beach or partake of any of a number of optional activities offered by private operators.
Day 6: An earlier start today to travel on a salt-surfaced road along the coast towards one of the larger Cape Fur Seal colonies on the Skeleton Coast. Swing back into the Interior, towards the highest mountain peak in Namibia, the Brandberg. Accommodation tonight is in the shadow of the mountain, in permanent tents.
Day 7: An area often referred to as Landscapes of the Soul, is what you will travel through today towards a very rustic Damaraland camping site. You will need most of the afternoon to fully comprehend that you are not dreaming - this is Damaraland! End your day with a sunset drive.
Day 8: Start your day with a guided hike, and keep in mind that a nature drive through this pristine wilderness, is also included during the day.
Day 9: Depart from Damaraland - albeit reluctantly - to continue towards a Safari camp just outside the Etosha National Park. Accommodation in safaris tents.
Day 10: Enter the gates to Etosha as early as possible for a day's Game viewing within the Okaukuejo area of the Park. Return to camp before sunset.
Day 11: Entire day for a slow wildlife viewing drive, to arrive at the center rest camp of the Park in time for lunch. Continue towards the historic Fort Namutoni to exit there before sunset and arrive at a lodge in time to freshen up before dinner.
Day 12: As you leave Etosha today, visit the mysterious Lake Otjikoto. To shorten the distance back to Windhoek, stop over at a small mountain lodge en-route. After dinner, join a night drive to search out the nocturnal animals of the Namibian bush.
Day 13: Unfortunately, all good things also come to an end and you have to return to Windhoek today. But not to make the transition to civilization too harsh, your accommodation tonight will be at a Game Lodge en-route to the airport. If you feel up to it, join a sundowners nature drive for a final view of our Namibian sunset, on this, your last night in Namibia, Africa.
Day 14: Subject to flight departure time, you might have all morning to enjoy nature walks on the premises or simply laze on a pool chair and view wildlife at the waterhole. Transfer to Namibia's International airport to arrive in time for your departure flight.
Please Note: If a minimum number of guests are stated, we can unfortunately Not Respond to an inquiry for less than the required minimum.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
These prices are only valid until 31 October 2008. No change in the minimum rate for 2008, but a reduction in the maximum rate, from 2007 to 2008.
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