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Footloose - Hiking Adventure
offered by supplier M08340 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 10
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 6
people
Destination(s):
Namibia
Specialty Categories:
Hiking & Trekking
Wildlife Viewing
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 13800 South Africa Rand (ZAR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 21550 South Africa Rand (ZAR)
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Travel through the wide open spaces and unpolluted skies of Namibia on a hiking adventure to take you through the wonders of Nature! Start on the edge of the Kalahari desert where you will explore the longest - and driest - cave in Namibia. Cross over to the wide open spaces of the Namib Desert, and end with a hike through the highest sand dunes in the world at Sossusvlei. This was originally a very popular camping/hiking safari, but due to the entire hiking adventure only being of ten days' duration, previous guests were of the opinion that too much time is spent on camping routine, when there is so much to see on the hikes - which normally requires a lot of time.
Therefore, on public request, we have changed this very popular eco-hiking adventure into a fully accommodated safari. Every possible hour of daylight, can now be utilized on highly rewarding hikes and walks through Namibia. This hiking adventure will depart from Windhoek, Namibia, on any day of the Guests' choice, and end again in Windhoek, 10 days later. (Ten days and nine nights). Hikers will enjoy exploring a cave and the surrounding plains; join scenic drives; climb the sand dunes of the Namib and return home, relaxed and rested - with a feeling that this was a true holiday, and the Memory Maker of a lifetime!
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Meet your host at Namibia’s International airport. Your first night’s stop is approximately an hour’s drive from the airport, allowing you time to acclimatize and relax after a long flight. Country-style dinner.
Day 2: You are now also at the site of the longest cave in Namibia (4,5 km), a guided cave tour is included. After a "clean-up" and freshening, continue to the perimeter of the Khomas Hochland (our central highlands) and a guest farm - well-known for its hiking trails.
Day 3: Entire day to spend on the many hiking trails available. End your day on a Game drive.
Day 4: A leisurely breakfast this morning before traveling towards the edge of the escarpment. On arrival, take a few minutes to appreciate the expanse of the Namib at your feet. Descend into the desert towards your first Namib venue and arrive in time for a light lunch. A short siesta during the hottest part of the day might be advisable, before attempting your first, free hike on the premises. The highlight of your safari, as this is the only venue during the journey where you will be offered a night drive after dinner, to seek out nocturnal desert wildlife.
Day 5: Entire day to explore the free hiking trails and experience the vastness of the Namib Desert's mountains and grassland savannas.
Day 6: Before moving on to your next venue, you still have time for a short hike, then continue to a campsite for lunch. Arrive at a desert nature camp in time to stretch your legs and join a nature drive.
Day 7: Entire day to enjoy guided hikes in this area of the Namib and end your day with a sundowners drive.
Day 8: Again a short journey to arrive at a Moroccan-styled tented camp just after lunch. After being shown to your tent and allowing lunch to settle, explore the geologically historic Sesriem Gorge on a short hike before 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.
Day 9: Be woken before sunrise to travel along the Tsauchab River Valley towards Sossusvlei and some of the highest sand dunes in the world. After viewing the changing colors of the landscape as the sun rises, descend and enjoy a picnic brunch under age-old Camel thorn trees. Return to the Lodge for a quick freshening up. All good things must, however, also come to an end and you have to return to Windhoek today. Not to let the transition to civilization be too much of a shock to your system, you will spend tonight at a small Game Lodge en-route to the airport. Should you feel up to it, join a sundowners drive for a final glimpse of our sunset on this, your last night in Namibia, Africa.
Day 10: Subject to flight departure time, you may have all morning for a few nature walks or hikes on the premises, or simply relax on a pool chair, viewing 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 - subject to change Only when fuel price increases are announced.
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Africa
Namibia
Hiking & Trekking
Wildlife Viewing
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