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Namibia is celebrated for its vast open landscapes - an abundance of space in which to inhale deeply and bask in an infinite supply of blue skies, sun-drenched weather, and tranquil starry nights.
Over the years there have been a number of cultural influences that have all added to the unique atmosphere of Namibia. At various times Germany, Great Britain, and South Africa have all governed the territory but it was with the eventual independence of Namibia in 1990 that the country was able to develop its multi-cultural character and reinvent itself. There is a rich and colorful uniquely African vigor that now freely blends in with the European influences on architecture, food, customs, and art, all merging to create a distinctive Namibian character.
All this is in interesting juxtaposition with the expansive landscapes that surround the cities. The many national parks and game reserves boast a huge variety of wildlife in a kaleidoscope of differing environments: giraffes amble across the blinding white saltpans of Etosha National Park, gemsbok plunge headlong up impossible steep red dunes at Sossusvlei, and seals in their many thousands colonize lonely beachheads along the Skeleton Coast. Astonishing contrasts are everywhere for the visitor to savor, enjoy, and photograph.
Namibia has rapidly become a well-known safari destination with a difference, famed for its remote and intimate lodges, interaction with the indigenous people as well as the wildlife, and offering unique opportunities to become involved with the cultural heritage of all its peoples.
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GREAT NAMIBIAN JOURNEY - 13 DAYS |
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- DAYS 1& 2 - SOSSUSVLEI
Depart Windhoek by road to Sossusvlei, home to the largest sand dunes in the world. Sightings of animals such as springbok, gemsbok, ostrich, bat-eared fox and aardwolf can be sound in these rugged conditions.
Sossusvlei Desert Camp, L, D.
- DAYS 3 & 4 - SWAKOPMUND
Travel north-west via the Kuiseb Canyon to Swakopmund. Explore the Atlantic coast, from the port towns of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund to its incredible marine mammals including a private boat cruise at Walvis Bay.
Hansa Hotel, B, L, D.
- DAY 5 - DAMARLAND CAMP, DAMARALAND
Travel up the legendary Skeleton Coast to the Cape Cross seal colony with thousands of Cape fur seals. Continue through the game productive Ugab riverbed, traveling north
past the Brandberg Mountain and on to Damaraland. Activities include explorations on foot, by mountain bike or by safari vehicles,
Damarland Camp, B, L, D.
- DAYS 6 &7 - DAMARLAND
Depart Damaraland Camp and head north to the mountainous and rocky paradise of the massive Palmwag Concession to Palmwag Reserve. The predator population is the largest outside of the Etosha National Park. The specialty of the area is its growing population of the rare desert-adapted black.
Desert Rhino Camp, B, L, D.
- DAYS 8 & 9 - ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Depart Palmwag and drive eastward to Etosha National Park to an exclusive bush camp situated on an extensive private game reserve, Ongava, just on the outside of Etosha. Activities include day / night drives, walks and hides,
Ongava Tented Camp, B, L, D.
- DAYS 10, 11 & 12 - SKELETON COAST NATIONAL PARK
Depart on a scenic flight over dramatic desert landscapes to the Skeletonon Coast Park. Full-day explorations are conducted in Land Rovers and include cultural visits to the remote villages of the Himba people,
Skeleton Coast research Camp, B, L, D.
- DAY 13 - WINDHOEK
Transfer by light aircraft to Windhoek.
LAND COST FROM:
- $6926 per person / $950 single supplement
Valid 07 Jan – 14 June & 16 Nov – 31 Dec 2010
- $7355 per person / $950 single supplement
Valid 015 June – 15 Nov 2010
DEPARTURES: Available upon request
*International airfare available upon request |
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BEST OF NAMIBIA CIRCUIT - 7 DAYS |
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- DAYS 1 & 2 - NAMIB DESERT
Depart Windhoek by light aircraft charter flight to Sossusvlei, home of the largest sand dunes in the world. Activities at Sossusvlei are in safari vehicles to view the wonderful dune scenery. (Optional ballooning can be arranged).
Overnight at Kulala Desert Lodge or Little Kulala, D.
- DAYS 3 & 4 - DAMARLAND
Morning activity. Depart Sossusvlei by light aircraft flight to Mebo Bay and continue onwards to Damarland.
Overnight Doro Nawas Camp, B, L, D.
- DAYS 5 & 6 - ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
After a morning activity, transfer by light aircraft charter flight to Ongava Game Reserve situated in Etosha National Park.
Overnight Ongava Game Reserve, B, L, D.
- DAY 7 - WINDHOEK
Following a final game viewing activity transfer by light aircraft charter flight to Windhoek, B.
LAND COST FROM:
- $4100 per person sharing / $1280 single supplement
Valid 01 Jan – 14 June & 16 Nov – 15 Dec 2010
- $4925 per person sharing / $1280 single supplement
Valid 15 June – 15 Nov 2010
DEPARTURES: Daily
*International airfare available upon request |
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SPIRIT OF THE NAMIB - 10 DAYS |
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- DAYS 1 & 2 - ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Transfer by aircraft to Etosha National Park. Activities range from game walks to game drives and visits to hides, both on the property and in the famous Etosha National Park.
Andersson's Camp, B, L, D.
- DAY 3 - PALMWAG LODGE
Drive to the Palmwag concession where the desert-adapted elephant and elusive black rhino can be found. Traverse the enormous wilderness areas through walks, tracking and game drives concentrating on a variety of topics from birds to insects, medicinal uses of plants and viewing wildlife.
Palmwag Lodge, B, L, D.
- DAYS 4 & 5 - KAOKOLAND
Continue by road towards the Hoanib Valley, home of the legendary desert-adapted elephant and the last free-roaming black rhino population on Earth. Explore this area on game drives and walks and possibly visit one of the nomadic Himba villages.
Hoanib Camp, B, L, D.
- DAY 6 - DAMARALAND
Depart by road to Damaraland situated on the northern face of the Huab River valley and looking south toward the imposing Brandberg Mountain. Spend time on game drives in search of the desert adapted animals.
Damaraland Camp, B, L, D.
- DAY 7 - SWAKOPMUND
Travel to Twyfelfontein and take a guided walk with local Damara guides to view the San petroglyphs - prehistoric rock etchings, strewn over the rock face. Continue south to Swakopmund.
Stiltz Lodge, B.
- DAYS 8 & 9 - SOSSUSVLEI
Drive southwards to Walvis Bay Lagoon and experience sea kayaking to view seals, dolphins and birds. Drive inland to Sossusvlei for access to the dunes of the Namib desert and enjoy walks, game drives and stargazing.
Kulala Adventurer Camp, B, L, D.
- DAY 10 - WINDHOEK
Transfer by road to Windhoek.
LAND COST FROM:
- $4081 per person / $238 single supplement
Valid 16 Jan – 14 June & 16 Nov – 31 Dec 2010
- $4288 per person / $238 single supplement
Valid 15 June – 15 Nov 2010
DEPARTURES: Available upon request
*International airfare available upon request |
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DRIFTERS NAMIBIA CAMPING SAFARI - 12 DAYS |
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(Suitable for adventure minded people of 18 - 55 years. Active participation is required)
- DAY 1: WINDHOEK - NAMIB DESERT
Depart by road from Windhoek to Rehoboth, and then into the Namib Desert, adjoining the Namibrand Nature Reserve.
Drifters Desert Camp, D.
- DAY 2 - NAMIB DESERT
Spend time conducting extensive guided walks and game drives both during the day and at night in order to better understand the desert fauna and flora.
Drifters Desert Camp, B L, D.
- DAY 3 - SOUSSUSVLEI
Drive to the Sesriem Canyon and the awesome Soussusvlei dunes. Continue to the dunes by four wheel drive vehicle and spend time climbing these spectacular mountains of sand
Overnight camping, B, L, D.
- DAYS 4 & 5 - SWAKOPMUND
Drive through the Namib Naukluft Park and visit the dramatic Lunar Landscape, and the ancient Welwitschia plants, before arriving in Swakopmund. Explore this fascinating area. Optional excursions (own expense) include quad biking, sand boarding and sky diving.
Drifters Swakopmund Inn, B, L, D. (one evening meal at own expense)
- DAY 6 - SKELETON COAST - SPITSKOP
Drive along the barren Skeleton Coast to the Seal Colony at Cape Cross. Continue inland to the impressive Spitskop, an unusual granite outcrop.
Overnight camping, B, L, D.
- DAY 7 - TWYFELFONTEIN - PALMWAG
Visit the Organ Pipes and the bushman Rock Engravings at Twyfelfontein before entering Damaraland. This is one of a few sanctuaries used by the rare Desert Elephants.
Overnight camping, B, L, D.
- DAYS 8 & 9 - EPUPA FALLS
Travel through the heart of the Kaokoveld towards the Angolan border and on to a community project on the banks of the Cunene river at the awesome Epupa Falls. Spend time interacting with the nomadic Himba people, and exploring the Falls.
Overnight camping, B, L, D.
- DAYS 10 & 11 - ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Drive to Etosha National Park One evening will be spent at a floodlit waterhole, watching the many animals that come down to drink. During these days enjoy extensive game drives within the park.
Overnight camping, B, L, D. (one evening meal at own expense)
- DAY 12 - ETOSHA - WINDHOEK
This morning make the journey back to Windhoek arriving late afternoon, B, L.
LAND COST FROM:
- $1575 per person
Valid Jan – June 2010
- $1673 per person
Valid July – Dec 2010
DEPARTURES: Available upon request
*International airfare available upon request |
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