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, budget safari collection. 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). Basically a mix-and-match, self help collection.
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 the Etosha National Park Arrive at a safari camp near the entrance to the Park by mid- to late afternoon - possibly time for a late afternoon Game drive before sunset.
Day 3: After breakfast, return to Etosha for a full day's wildlife viewing and lunch at Okaukuejo. Return to camp before sunset.
Day 4: Once again, an entire day's Game viewing across the length of the Etosha National Park's visitor's area. Arrive at the center camp in time for lunch. Continue towards the western exit and leave the Park before sunset to settle in a nearby bush camp before dinner.
Day 5: An early start this morning to enter the water wonderland of Kavango and Caprivi regions. Arrive at your first overnight venue, situated on the banks of the Kavango River. End your day with a sunset raft cruise down the river.
Day 6: Continue towards the "border" between Kavango / Caprivi to a comfortable lodge situated on the banks of the last turn in the Kavango River, before it empties itself out into the world famous Okavango Delta of Botswana.
Day 7: The entire day at own leisure to join game viewing drives, relax, have a refreshing swim and end your day with a sundowners boat cruise.
Day 8: After bidding farewell to this water wonderland, arrive at a rustic rest camp where you may view wildlife coming to drink at a small waterhole, right in camp, clearly visible from your chalet porch. Short nature hikes could result in viewing from the smallest antelope in Namibia - the Damara Dik-dik - to the largest antelope in the world - the Eland.
Day 9: An entire day spent in the company of the local San or Bushman community. Observe these dwarf-like, friendly people's knowledge and skills of survival in the Kalahari. (You are in Bushman land!).
Day 10: Crossing right over from the north-eastern region of Namibia to the magnificent Erongo Region, you will today have the opportunity to visit the largest, intact meteorite yet found on earth to date - the Hoba Meteorite.
Day 11: Probably the longest haul of your journey to date, you exit the Erongo Region to enter the central Namib desert en-route to the dune belt of this ancient, and most treasured wonder of Namibia.
Day 12: An early start to enter the valley leading to Sossusvlei and the highest sand dunes in the world. Experience a sea of dunes and mountains that never seem to end. Return to the lodge for a quick stop, before continuing towards a desert nature camp in the southern Namib as your next venue.
Day 13: No particular rush this morning, sleep a little later, maybe fill the last exposures on that film or memory disc, before returning to Windhoek. Arrive 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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