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Kalahari - Kgalagadi – Fish River - Namib Desert -Sossusvlei
15 days Namibia’s Deserts and fascinating South
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| On your arrival at the Windhoek International Airport you will be met and transferred into town for the handover of your rental vehicle. Overnight at the Casa Blanca Boutique Hotel, situated in a quiet suburb of Windhoek. The Casa Blanca offers 13 exclusively designed spacious en-suite bedrooms with satellite TV, telephone, mini-bar, air-conditioning and a safe. In addition there is an elegant lounge, a sparkling pool in a beautiful garden, a Jacuzzi, a barbeque area and a cozy bar. The homely restaurant serves sumptuous breakfasts and romantic patio dinners at sunset. Windhoek is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Namibia. It is located in the central Khomas Region, and has a population of about 300 000. The hot springs attracted the first settlers to this area. In the mid-1800s Captain Jan Jonker Afrikaner settled near one of the main hot springs, located in the present-day Klein-Windhoek, an upper-class suburb of Windhoek. After 1907, development accelerated as people migrated from the countryside to the city and also some immigrated from outside the country. There was also a larger influx of European settlers arriving from Germany and South Africa. Businesses were erected on Kaiser Street, present Independence Avenue, and along the dominant mountain ridge over the city, including the three eye-catching castles. Bed/Breakfast CASA BLANCA |
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Day 2: Windhoek – Kalahari |
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| Depart to the south of Namibia via Rehoboth to the Kalahari Farm House, situated at the fringes of the Kalahari Desert. Here on the fringes of the village of Stampriet in the fertile valley of the seasonal Auob River, Kalahari Farmhouse combines up-market hospitality with a rural ambience. The reception and restaurant are housed in a manor, built in the heyday of Karakul farming 50 years ago. The small farming business next-door keeps the kitchen stocked with fresh produce for the delicious dishes on the menu. For guests there are 12 tastefully decorated rooms in chalets reminiscent of the Cape Dutch style. Enjoy the serene tranquillity at the pool, visit the farming business or join a scenic drive in Gondwana Kalahari Park, just 30 km away. Dinner/Bed/Breakfast KALAHARI FARMHOUSE |
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Day 3: Kalahari – Kalahari Gemsbok National Park |
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| Travel the Auob Valley towards the Kalahari Gemsbok Park and the Mata Mata Entrance gate. Here, not far from the entrance is the Terra-Rouge Guest Farm meaning, “red earth”. Comfortable and individually furnished rooms with air-condition await you here. This is an active sheep and cattle farm in the Kalahari desert, and it is interesting to see how these farmers have adapted their production to these remote and harsh conditions. Your hosts will welcome you and soon you become part of the family. Dinner/Bed/Breakfast TERRA-ROUGE |
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Day 4: Kalahari Gemsbok National Park |
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| The Kalahari is not a true desert as it has huge tracts of excellent grazing after good rains and is rather a grass savannah. The Kalahari basin covers much of Botswana, parts of Namibia and the north western parts of South-Africa. The Kalahari is the traditional hunting ground for the San people or Bushmen, who have lived here for more than 20 000 years, surviving on hunting game with bows and arrow and gathering edible plants like berries, melons and nuts as well as insects. On 31 July 1931 the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park was established to protect the migrating game, especially the gemsbok or oryx from poaching. The park is well-known for its high numbers of black mane lions, cheetah, leopards and big hers of blue wildebeest, springbuck and other antelopes. On 12 May 2000 the park became part of the Kgalagadi Transforntier Park. Accommodation is offered in various camps within the park. The chalets are all well equipped, but as no restaurants or shops are available, you have to bring your supplies and prepare your own meals. For the roads within the park we highly recommend a 4x4 vehicle. Accommodation only KALAHARI GEMSBOK PARK |
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Day 5: Kalahari Gemsbok National Park |
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| Enjoy game viewing at the various waterholes in the Nossob and Auob Valley. The park is also well-known for its variety of raptors. Accommodation only |
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Day 6: Kalahari Gemsbok National Park |
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| Whilst moving to the south of the park you can still enjoy good game viewing. Where the Nossob and the Auob River meet, you will find the Twee Revieren Camp, the most southern and biggest camp in the park. The camp offers a restaurant and a shop. Accommodation only TWEE RIVIEREN CAMP |
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Day 7: Kalahari Gemsbok National Park – Keetmanshoop |
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| Return to Namibia via Rietfontein and travel via Aroab to Keetmanshoop, the “capital city” of southern Namibia. The town originated from a mission station named after a German trader Johan Keetman, who supported the mission financially, but never actually visited the place himself. Pension Gessert is situated in a quite area of the town offering relaxation and a cozy atmosphere. All 5 bedrooms are spacious and have an en-suite bathroom and are furnished individually. A shady garden and a big swimming pool invite you to relax and unwind. The hosts are proud of serving a comprehensive and stylish breakfast, an experience of its own kind that cannot be described. Bed/Breakfast PENSION GESSERT |
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Day 8: Keetmsnahoop - Fish River Canyon |
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| Proceed to the Fish River Canyon, a most spectacular geological phenomena, situated in the lower reaches of Namibia's longest river, the Fish. Overnight at the Cañon Roadhouse, situated close to the entrance of the Fish River National Park. The Roadhouse offers accommodation in 8 tastefully furnished en-suite rooms, a romantic a la cart restaurant, the fully licensed "Wheels Bar", a sparkling swimming pool and a well equipped service station. Dinner/Bed/Breakfast CAÑON ROADHOUSE |
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Day 9: Fish River Canyon |
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| Today you have the opportunity to visit the Fish River Canyon and to take part on the optional activities offered by the Roadhouse. Dinner/Bed/Breakfast CAÑON ROADHOUSE |
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Day 10: Fish River Canyon - Namib Desert |
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| Today you travels take you along the Huib Plateau to Aus and to the edge of the Namib Desert. Farm Namtib is a privately owned biosphere reserve covering an area of 164 km² at the edge of the Namib Desert in the Tiras Mountains. The fascinating landscape of the farm offers an abundance of breathtaking views and hosts a wealth of fauna and flora. Namtib Desert Lodge offers accommodation in a valley surrounded by rugged mountains and endless vistas. Personal attention by your hosts and interesting information on the Namib Desert provided by them will make this an unforgettable stay for you. Dinner/Bed/Breakfast NAMTIB DESERT LODGE |
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Day 11: Namib Desert- Sesriem |
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Travel along the edge of the Namib Desert and the Nubib Mountains towards Sesriem, the entrance to the Namib Naukluft Park and the Sossusvlei. |
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Day 12: Sesriem – Sossusvlei |
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| The Namib Desert is considered to be the oldest desert (± 80 million years) in the world. The vast empty gravel planes of the Namib are unrealistic and fascinating at the same. Although the climate is very harsh with extreme temperature fluctuations and severe draughts, some animals and plants have adapted to live in this environ. An early rise is rewarded with the beauty of the sunrise over the dunes around the Sossusvlei. The lodge offers optional guided tours to the Sossusvlei, or you can drive there with your own vehicle, making use of the 4x4 shuttle service for the last 5km through the thick dune sand. Optional activities are offered by the lodge to fill the afternoon. Dinner/Bed/Breakfast MOUNTAIN HOMESTEAD |
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Day 13: Sossuvlei - Gamsberg Mountain |
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| Continue along the edge of the Namib and the Rantberge and trough the Gaub Canyon to the Ilala Desert Retreat, in the foot hills and Mountains of the Gamsberg and the escarpment. The Ilala Desert Retreat forms an oasis within these harsh and rugged mountains, contrasting the endless plains of the Namib Desert. The old colonial style farmhouse was built by the legendary Pieter Vivier, who made his fortune with diamonds in the old days, when Africa was abundant with adventure and wildlife. And at Ilala Desert Retreat, it seems, it still is! Dinner/Bed/Breakfast ILALA DESERT RETREAT |
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Day 14: Gamsberg Mountains - Windhoek |
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| The winding road of the Gamsberg Pass takes you up onto the escarpment and through the rolling hills of the Khomashochland Mountains to Windhoek. Drop-off your rental vehicle and the car rental company will then transfer you to the Airport Hunting & Guest Farm. Modern double rooms, a big veranda a comfortable lounge, a cool lapa and a sparkling pool are awaiting you here. This is a running cattle farm and you are welcome to join in at the daily activities. Dinner/Bed/Breakfast AIRPORT HUNTING & GUEST FARM |
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Day 15: Departure |
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| Relax on the farm before it is time for your transfer to the airport for your departure flight. | |
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Rates |
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| Per person sharing: N$ 13 690.00 Single supplement on request. Car rental prices are listed separately. Included are all accommodations, meals, activities and transfers as per itinerary. We do not have fixed departure dates; therefore no reservations have been made. Bookings are flexible and subject to availability. This as well as unforeseen price increases and fluctuation of exchange rates might lead to price change. For your trip we recommend the following cars: 01.11.2011 – 30.06.2012 Daihatsu Terios Daihatsu Terios Above rates are all subject to availability.
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Toyota Double Cab 4x4
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