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Kalahari Desert - Fish River Canyon – Namib Desert and Etosha National Park
on an exclusive 15 day guided tour through Namibia
| Day 1: Windhoek – Arrival – Kalahari Desert | ||
| On arrival at the Windhoek International Airport, you will be met by your English speaking tour guide and start your safari to the Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch, situated on the fringes of the Kalahari Desert. The lodge offers 10 luxurious chalets, all offering a scenic view over the red rolling sand dunes of the Kalahari. The lodge offers a swimming pool, a restaurant serving set menus as well as buffets, a library with a wide variety of books as well as a nearby waterhole, which allows for game and bird viewing. Optionally you can join a guided scenic drive in the late afternoon, to enjoy your first sunset in Namibia and the red dunes of the Kalahari Desert. Dinner/Bed/Breakfast: BAGATELLE KALAHARI GAME RANCH |
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Day 2: Kalahari Desert – Fish River Canyon |
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| After breakfast depart via Mariental to Keetmanshoop, proceeding to the Fish River Canyon. Overnight in the Cañon Lodge, which stands proudly amongst great granite boulders, its beauty a foretaste of the splendor of the nearby Fish River Canyon. The lodge is in the privately owned Gondwana Cañon Park and has 30 bungalows, each with natural rock walls, thatch roofs and en-suite facilities. The old farmhouse, originally built in 1910, has been restored to serve as a restaurant with an outside terrace that offers a panoramic view of the spectacular canyon landscape. Lunch en-route. Dinner/Bed/Breakfast CAŇON LODGE |
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Day 3: Fish River Canyon |
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| This day is spend at the Caňon Lodge, join a drive to the Fish River Canyon, one of Namibia’s most spectacular geological phenomena, lying in the lower reaches of Namibia’s longest river. The Fish River Canyon is a massive 161 km long and 27 km wide, with a varying depth of 550 m. Full board CAŇON LODGE |
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Day 4: Fish River Canyon - Duwisib Castle - Namib Desert |
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| Departure in the morning for a drive along the Schwarzrand Mountain range into the Namib Desert. On you way visit the Duwisib Castle, a solid rectangular structure of red sandstone with battlements and turrets on its corners. Proceed to the Nubib Nature Camp, situated at the foot of the majestic Nubib Mountains overlooking vast plains of the Namib Desert. Accommodation in comfortable en-suite chalets, all with panoramic views of the Namib Desert. Delicious home cooked meals are served in the cozy restaurant or under the stars. Lunch en-route. Dinner/Bed/Breakfast: NUBIB NATURE CAMP |
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Day 5: Sossusvlei – Namib Desert |
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| Spend a relaxing morning before you depart to the Desert Homestead near the Sossusvlei. The guest rooms are built at the foothills of the Nubib Mountains, panoramic views over plains and surrounding mountains. Romantic dinners are offered in the restaurant or under stars on the terrace. A “Sundowner Drive” later the in the afternoon is included. Full board THE DESERT HOMESTEAD |
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Day 6: Sossusvlei – Namib Naukluft Park |
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| An early rise for an excursion into the Sossusvlei, a dry clay pan, surrounded by the highest dunes in the world (up to 325m high), to experience the sunrise over the dunes. The star shaped dunes at Sossusvlei are formed by strong multi-directional winds and are at their highest where the west flowing Tsauchab River empties itself into the vlei. The warm tints of the sand, ranging from apricot to orange, red and maroon, contrast vividly with the dazzling white surfaces of the large deflationary clay pans at their base. Continue to the Barchan Dunes Retreat close to the “Rantberge” Mountains. The en-suite chalets are tastefully furnished and offer a breathtaking view into the valley. Spend a relaxing afternoon at the lodge and indulge in a tasty home-cooked dinner. Lunch en-route. Dinner/Bed/Breakfast BARCHAN DUNES RETREAT |
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Day 7: Namib Naukluft Park – Kuiseb Canyon - Swakopmund |
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| Head out in the morning to the Kuiseb Canyon and through the endless gravel plains of the central Namib to Swakopmund. Swakopmund is Namibia’s seaside resort with an old-world charm and relaxed atmosphere. Quaint architecture from a bygone era adds to the time-out-of-place atmosphere of Swakopmund with modern shops, boutiques and café’s. Accommodation will be in the Hotel Eberwein, a historical building (1910), which was renovated and converted into romantic hotel, retaining all of its original charm, with modern and comfortable rooms. Good restaurants are within walking distance of the hotel. Bed/breakfast HOTEL EBERWEIN |
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Day 8: Walvis Bay - Swakopmund |
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| In the morning a drive along the Atlantic Ocean takes you to Walvis Bay to join a boat excursion to explore the interesting marine life of this region in the lagoon. Fresh Oysters and refreshments are served while dolphin and cape fur seal frolic around the boat. The afternoon is at your leisure in Swakopmund. Visit the museum, enjoy the little shops or take a walk along the beach. Bed/breakfast HOTEL EBERWEIN |
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Day 9: Swakopmund - Namib Desert - Karibib |
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| In the morning depart via the Witwaters Mountains to the Etusis Lodge, nestled at the Otjipatera Mountains near Karibib. This Lodge is a small thatched oasis situated on 20 000 ha of savannah and mountainous bushveld. On optional game drives, hiking trips or excursions on horseback guests can view a large variety of wild animals roaming this area. Lunch/Dinner/Bed/Breakfast: ETUSIS GEUSTFARM |
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Day 10: Central Namibia – Vingerklip – Ugab Valley |
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| After breakfast depart via Karibib and Omaruru through central cattle farming area to the Vingerklip in the Ugab Valley and on to the Bambatsi Guestfarm. Situated on a 1 150m plateau, Bambatsi is overlooking a spectacular, panoramic Namibian landscape. Comfortable accommodation awaits you here. Enjoy the sunset from the terrace. Lunch en-route. Dinner/Bed/Breakfast: BAMBATSI GUESTFARM |
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Day 11: Himba - Etosha National Park |
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| In the morning depart to a Himba Village near set up near Kamanjab as a “Living Museum”. The Himba are an ancient tribe of semi-nomadic pastoralists, many of who still live and dress to ancient traditions. The Himba live in scattered settlements throughout the Kunene region, but here you get a good idea of their way of live, their traditions and customs. Afterwards continue to the Etosha Mountain Lodge, situated on the south-western boundary of the Etosha National Park. The lodge offers luxury chalets, all with breathtaking views and built for exclusive privacy. The main complex, also with a wonderful view, comprises a reception area, lounge, dining room, bar, swimming pool with teak deck and a wine cellar where you can taste the best South African wines. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the huge private nature park, where you will have a good chance of seeing black and white rhino, giraffe, eland, mountain zebra, kudu, gemsbok, springbok, and blue wildebeest amongst others. Full board including activities ETOSHA MOUNTAIN LODGE |
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Day 12: Etosha National Park |
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| Departure in the morning to enter the Etosha National Park through the western entrance
gate for a full day of game drives in Etosha National Park. Drive through various vegetation zones and all along the Etosha Pan, with its natural springs and man made waterholes, always on the look out for game and bird species. In the late afternoon leave the park and drive to Onguma Plains Camp in the Onguma Private Nature Park at the edge of the Fisher’s Pan and bordering the Etosha National Park. The lodge offers accommodation of a different kind, leaning onto the Moorish architecture. The luxurious rooms all offer a view over the Fisher’s Pan in the Etosha National Park. Lunch in one of the rest camps en route. Dinner/Bed/Breakfast ONGUMA PLAINS CAMP |
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Day 13: Etosha National Park |
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| Full day of game drives in Etosha National Park with your guide. Consisting of saline desert, savannah and woodlands, the Etosha National Park is still one of the largest game reserves in Africa. Its definite feature is the Etosha Pan, a vast, shallow depression. For the greater part of the year this pan is a bleak expanse of white cracked mud, which shimmers with mirages on most days. Seeing vast herds of game against this eerie backdrop, referred to in the local vernacular as the “great white place of dry water”, makes the Etosha game viewing experience unique. Lunch/Dinner/Bed/Breakfast ONGUMA PLAINS CAMP |
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Day 14: Etosha National Park - Windhoek |
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Tsumeb, Otjiwarongo to Okahandja, a town of great significance to the
Herero people because it once was the seat of Chief Samuel Maharero.
Here you can visit the woodcraft market of the Kavango. Continue to Windhoek, Namibia’s capital, a small but bustling city with a population of approximately 300 000. Windhoek is situated in an airy basin in the central highlands. Windhoek is often described as a city with a “continental” atmosphere, which can be ascribed to its architecture - historical buildings dating back to German colonial rule - as well as to its cuisine, culture, dress and educational institutions. At the same time Windhoek has the colour, sounds and tempo of a modern African city. You overnight at the Pension Palmquell, offering you first class comfort, a big tepid swimming pool, sauna and restaurant. Lunch en-route. Bed/breakfast PENSION PALMQUELL |
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Day 15: Windhoek - Departure |
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| Enjoy your sumptuous breakfast in the lush garden under palm trees. A guided city tour of Windhoek is included in the morning, leaving you some time for last minute shopping. In time for your departure flight your guide takes you to the Windhoek International Airport for your outbound flight. Departure Dates: Departures on request Minimum 4 participants Bookings are flexible and subject to availability. |
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Rates: |
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| Low season rates (31.10.2007 -
30.6.2008): For 4 persons: N$ 34 893.00 per person sharing For 5 persons: N$ 32 198.00 per person sharing For 6 persons: N$ 30 402.00 per person sharing Single supplement: N$ 2 776.00 High season rates (1.7.2008 - 31.10.2008): For 4 persons: N$ 35 049.00 per person sharing For 5 persons: N$ 32 350.00 per person sharing For 6 persons: N$ 30 551.00 per person sharing Single supplement: N$ 2 776.00 Services included: - Transfers and overland tours in an air-conditioned mini bus with sliding windows, - Accommodation in double rooms with shower or bath and toilet, - Meals as mentioned in the above program, - Portage, tips (not for the tour guide an not for drinks served in restaurants) - English speaking tour guide/driver - Passenger liability insurance of up to N$ 10 Mil. per bus per accident. Not included: - international flights - Gratuities - curios and all items of a personal nature, - meals not mentioned in the itinerary - optional activities - Personal travel insurance. The above rates are subject to changes in the event of a in significant increase in the fuel price, government and tourism levies, and any other price increases beyond our control.
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