Before you start creating figments in your imagination and seeing yourself crawling into a two-man tent on the ground, after having arrived in a lop-sided, overcrowded bus or truck: This is a non-camping, accommodated safari collection. All we did was: include all the wonders and places of interest; exclude most of the price-inflated lodges, bush camps and hotels in favor of more reasonably priced, clean and comfortable, owner-run - where possible - accommodation establishments. We are flexible and guarantee that Any of these itineraries could be customized to our guests' personal interests and preferences. The only requirement being, a booking of no less than two guests, and no more than six guests per vehicle and host. (More will require a second host and vehicle).
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive at Namibia's International airport where your host and transport will meet you. Transfer to Windhoek for a quick tour of its sights and sounds before settling into a comfortable B and B facility on the outskirts of Windhoek. Relax after the long flight and acclimatize to Namibia.
Day 2: A leisurely breakfast before heading north towards a Cheetah Conservation Farm. Arrangements will be made for the owners to invite you to their homestead where excellent, real close-up photography of these beautiful cats will be possible - including inter-action with a few semi-tame Cheetahs.
Day 3: A total change of landscape, as you enter the last true wilderness area of Africa - the Kaokoveld. At tonight's venue - with a little luck - you have an excellent opportunity to spot and view the unique desert adapted Elephants. Late afternoon and early morning you are treated with a great variety of sight and sound from the local bird life.
Day 4: A relatively long drive to reach the upper areas of Kaokoland, on the banks of the Kunene River - the very northern end of Namibia's border! En-route you will pass through the only town in the entire area. Here you are sure to meet up with some of the local, ochre-colored Ova-Himba people. Your venue tonight is a tranquil piece of African paradise, welcoming you on a silent and peaceful sundowners cruise down the Kunene River.
Day 5: Besides the serene setting of this beautiful riverine environment, those who dare can partake of some white-water rafting and many other pleasurable activities such as canoeing, quad-biking, hikes or visit a Himba village.
Day 6: Return all the way to the southernmost border of this wilderness area on your way back south, via a slightly more western route through this wilderness, for a well deserved rest in the restored ruins of an old German Fort - used as an outpost during the German-colonial era.
Day 7: Today you enter Damaraland and its rugged landscapes, often referred to as Landscapes of the Soul. En-route, visit the remains of the Petrified Forest before reaching a Damaraland rest camp for a good night's rest after a sunset drive within this pristine wilderness.
Day 8: Start your day with an informative guided walk, before joining a local guide on a short but pleasant hike through the myriad ancient Petroglyphs (rock engravings). See nature's artist at work in the miniature valley of the Organ Pipes; theorize on the origin of the Burnt Mountain and return to camp.
Day 9: Another relatively long drive today, while gradually descending towards the Atlantic coast. En-route, pass the highest mountain peak in Namibia, the Brandberg. Visit one of the larger Cape fur seal colonies along the Skeleton Coast of Namibia.
Day 10: A special treat today, as you enter a section of the Kaokoveld to visit an ancient crater where several shards of pottery and other artifacts of ancient civilizations had been found. View a petrified salt lagoon with unique salt crystals and experience the rich Lichen fields of the northern Namib desert.
Day 11: Your first return to "civilization". Last part of the afternoon and evening at own leisure. If you are seafood lovers, Swakopmund is it!
Day 12: Entire day at own leisure in Namibia's own holiday Riviera, Swakopmund! You are free to join any of the several, privately operated, optional activities. You might also wish to view the largest mineral, crystal cluster ever unearthed to date.
Day 13: No particular rush this morning, sleep late, maybe browse or do some last minute shopping. Enter the Namib en-route to Windhoek, where you may experience the desolation of the "moon landscape" and the amazing Welwitschia mirabilis plant before arriving at a small Game Lodge en-route to the airport by late afternoon. Should you feel up to it, join a sundowners nature drive for a final glimpse of our sunset on this, your last night in Namibia, Africa.
Day 14: Subject to flight departure time, a leisurely morning for nature walks, or simply laze in a pool chair, watching 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.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Bookings are year round, but the current quoted prices are only valid until 31 October 2008. Includes all accommodation, transport, meals, permits and entrance fees as well as itinerary-included activities.
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Namibia
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