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Namibia Safaris
Classic Kaleidoscope 7 days / 6 nights
This week-long private tour is the perfect way to introduce yourself to Namibia. Combine the dramatic Namib desert with the discovery of rich wildlife regions. Visit Namibia’ s highest mountain and see the world’ s oldest living desert plant.
Day 1: Windhoek – Swakopmund Depart Windhoek in the morning and travel to Swakopmund. On arrival check into the hotel and enjoy a free afternoon in Swakopmund.
Day 2: Swakopmund Swakopmund is perfect for shopping, relaxing and taking a stroll along the beach. We would recommend the seal and dolphin cruise( additional cost) to check out the Cape fur seals, bottlenose dolphins and flamingos!
Day 3: Damaraland Heading north, you travel via the Brandberg, Namibia’ s highest mountain at 2579m to Damaraland, one of the least populated and geogically diverse areas in Africa. Damaraland gives a true meaning to the word‘ wilderness’.
Day 4: Damaraland An early start will get you on an exciting 4x4 excursion in Aba Huab River searching for desert adapted elephant and other game. Visit Twyfelfontein in the afternoon.
Days 5-6: Etosha National Park These days are devoted purely to witnessing wildlife found in the world-renowned Etosha National Park which surrounds a parched salt desert, the Etosha Pan. The park is home to four of the Big Five, as well as rare wildlife species not seen anywhere else in the world.
Day 7: Etosha National Park – Windhoek Visit the AfriCat sanctuary and enjoy an informative game drive with a difference. Arrive at Windhoek in the late afternoon where your tour ends.
Canyons & Deserts 9 days / 8 nights
This tour focuses on Namibia’ s raw south, where there’ s hardly enough water for tree decomposition to even occur. Although trees are dead, they preserve perfectly for centuries which is a sight not to be missed.
Day 1: Windhoek – Kalahari Desert Travel into the largest sand mass on earth, the Kalahari Desert. Observe the fauna and flora that have survived in this extremely dry desert environment.
Day 2: Fish River Canyon Head towards Fish River Canyon via Quiver Tree Forest, nestled amongst huge dolerite boulders and known as the Giant’ s Playground. Continue towards your lodge, then explore the area by foot or safari vehicle.
Days 3-4: Luderitz Travel to the coastal town of Luderitz and visit Kolmanskop ghost town on the way. You’ ll also have a chance to see wild horses of the Namib Desert, and take a stop at Diaz Point.
Days 5-6: Namib Desert The next two days are spent in the Namib Desert. Witness the amazing red tones of Sossusvlei, this is a feast for photographers! Follow up with a visit to Sesriem Canyon.
Days 7-8: Swakopmund Drive to Kuiseb Moon Valley then Walvis Bay, known for its rich marine life, before arriving in Swakopmund. Spend the next day at leisure in Swakopmund enjoying this idyllic seaside town full of cafés, shops and restaurants.
Day 9: Swakopmund – Windhoek Return to Windhoek where your tour ends.
Onguma Tree Top Camp, Onguma Game Reserve
Ultimate Namibia 10 days / 9 nights
Ultimate Namibia allows you to see this magnificent country, where space and silence control your senses. Travel in a small group led by some of Namibia’ s finest guides. Stay in desert lodges that are unique to Namibia.
Day 1: Windhoek – Sossusvlei Depart Windhoek and drive southwest towards the Namib Desert, stopping for a scenic picnic lunch along the way.
Day 2: Sossusvlei Rise early for a magical excursion in the Namib Naukluft National Park, capture the dunes while the light is soft.
Day 3: Sossusvlei – Swakopmund Drive northwest through the desert landscapes of Namib Naukluft National Park. Cruise through Walvis Bay, then north to Swakopmund.
Day 4: Swakopmund Challenge yourself to a kayaking adventure at Walvis Bay, or sit back and relax by boat.
Day 5: Swakopmund – Damaraland Pass Namibia’ s highest mountain, the Brandberg, before entering Damaraland.
Day 6: Damaraland Damaraland is home to a variety of desert adapted wildlife and hidden desert treasures. Go on an exciting 4x4 through the Aba Huab and Huab River valleys.
Day 7: Southern Etosha National Park Set off to Etosha National Park via the scenic Grootberg Pass. Visit a local Himba settlement, they are one of the last truly traditional people of Namibia.
Days 8-9: Etosha National Park View sensational landscapes and wildlife of Etosha National Park, including Onguma Game Reserve.
Day 10: Etosha National Park – Windhoek Visit the AfriCat sanctuary on your journey back to Windhoek, where your tour ends.
Departures: Windhoek / Daily
Inclusions: 6 nights accommodation with breakfast daily, 5 lunches and 4 dinners, transport in custom built luxury airconditioned vehicles, sightseeing, game drives
Price Guide From: $ 3295
Departures: Windhoek / Saturday
Inclusions: 8 nights accommodation with breakfast daily, transport in custom built vehicles, sightseeing, game drives and park fees
Price Guide From: $ 2265
Departures: Windhoek / Set departures
Inclusions: 9 nights accommodation, all meals, transport in custom built luxury airconditioned vehicles, sightseeing and game drives, park fees
Price Guide From: $ 4799
The price guide shown is per adult for twin share, based on low season travel. Specials or surcharges may apply depending on travel date.
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