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RACK RATE
Valid from 1 January 2007 – 31 December 2007
PRICE: PER PERSON N$19,500
Based on min of 2 people.
Single supplement N$1600/person
2007 – DEPARTURE DATES
19/03/07, 23/04/07, 14/05/07, 04/06/07, 02/07/07, 06/08/07,
27/08/07, 24/09/07, 15/10/07
If these dates do not fit with your travel plans please contact us
for alternative dates and options
Approx total distance 3000km
*Children welcome but pay full rack rate on scheduled departures
Please note that at Okonjima and Grootberg children are unable to
take part in wildlife activities if under 12 years of age
Overview
This luxury mobile camping and accommodated safari is geared to
those wishing to enjoy the feel of being in the “bush” with the
additional comfort of camp beds supplied with full bed linen, a
qualified guide and two camp assistants that will enable you to
spend quality time enjoying this incredible country. The safari
takes you through hauntingly beautiful deserts, into the wildlife
kingdom of Etosha, to the san people, as well as a conservation
project for large cats. Enjoy the fascinating diversity that Namibia
has to offer.
Day 1 SA TA KAO – SAN VILLAGE
You will be collected from your accommodation and depart Windhoek at
approx 08h30 and drive east close to the Botswana border. We lunch
en route and arrive at the camp in the Kalahari basin mid afternoon,
the camp will already have been set up and you will have a chance to
relax and visit the local San village to experience the daily life
as it exists today. The local San woman make exquisite jewellery
hand crafted from ostrich shell and other items sourced from their
surroundings. Around sunset you can enjoy the singing, dancing and
story telling of the san people and have a chance to chat about
day-to-day life. Evening spent around campfire (LD) Approx distance
420kms
Day 2 SESRIEM
This morning we can walk with a San tracker to learn how their
forefathers would have hunted and collected food as well as discuss
how they survive in today’s modern world and the traditions that
have survived (this activity may also be run on day 1). From here
there is a long drive through to Sesriem, heading through mountain
and desert landscapes. Enjoy an unforgettable sunset over the desert
and surrounding mountain ranges from camp. Overnight under canvas
with camp beds and linen provided. Ablution facilities are shared (BLD)
Approx distance 530kms
Day 3 SESRIEM
We depart camp one hour prior to sunrise and drive down an ancient
riverbed surrounded by towering sand dunes. Our first stop is
Sossusvlei where the dunes are at their most spectacular just after
sunrise and witness the changing colours of these famous sand dunes
as long shadows are cast and gradually lessen as the sun rises
higher in the sky and the deep intense colours turn to pastel
shades. We enjoy brunch under the shade of the acacia trees before
exploring on foot Dead Vlei, a dramatic vlei with ancient, skeletal
camel thorn trees scattered around the shimmering pan. We return to
camp to relax during the hottest part of the day and later this
afternoon we explore the nearby Sesriem Canyon and top off the day
with a climb on Elim’s Dune for sunset and drinks. Overnight under
canvas with camp beds and linen provided, shared ablution facilities
(BLD) Approx distance 140kms
Day 4 THE STILTZ, SWAKOPMUND
Departing camp after breakfast we drive through the heart of the
Namib with panoramic views across the dry, unforgiving desert. We
stop at the port town of Walvis Bay on the edge of the lagoon, a
RAMSAR wetland site where we may see the many species of aquatic
birds that make their home here such as the greater and lesser
flamingos, pelicans, avocets and the endemic damara tern. We also
see the salt farms and learn more about this fascinating industry
that is one of the most important exports of the country. We arrive
mid afternoon in the quaint town of Swakopmund and relax for the
afternoon. Overnight we are based in twin share rooms with en suite
facilities (B) Approx distance 300kms
Day 5 THE STILTZ, SWAKOPMUND
Full day at leisure for optional activities which your guide will be
able to assist you with – maybe take a spectacular scenic flight
over the desert, a dolphin cruise and enjoy a champagne breakfast on
board, or try tandem skydiving, sand boarding or quad biking to name
but a few of your choices. You may just wish to wander around the
streets enjoying the charm and colonial elegance of many of the
buildings, visit the museum or aquarium or wander along the beach
listening to the roar of the Atlantic Ocean. Overnight in twin share
rooms with en suite facilities (B)
Day 6 GROOTBERG LODGE, DAMARALAND
Travelling north along the coast we make a brief stop at the lichen
fields, an important ecological site before continuing our way to
visit the seal colony at Cape Cross, here thousands of Cape Fur
seals live and breed on the beach. We journey further north along
the coast and enter the Skeleton Coast National Park, visiting a
small shipwreck. Heading inland we look at some of the fascinating
plant life including the welwitschia mirabilis that can live for
over a thousand years, the landscape dramatically changes as the
imposing, ancient mountain ranges come into view. We arrive at the
lodge late afternoon. The lodge offers wonderful views across the
mountains, twin room with en suite, dinner served in the restaurant
(BLD) Approx distance 475kms
Day 7 GROOTBERG LODGE, DAMARALAND
A wonderful adventure awaits us today. We can enjoy rhino tracking
with local trackers and guides to search for the bull rhinos that
are living in this conservancy region. Relocated from the Torra
Conservancy by Ministry of Environment and Tourism in mid 2006, they
are now settling into their surroundings. You will head out into
this concession land using telemetry equipment and initially
tracking from a vehicle and then on foot. Please note you should be
of reasonable fitness to participate in this activity.
Alternatively, there are other excursions you can join such a visit
to a local himba community to meet these proud nomadic people or
join a game drive. Note: no children under 12 able to join the rhino
tracking and min 2/person per activity. Overnight in lodge with
dinner served in the restaurant (BLD)
Day 8 OKAUKUEJO, ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
We enter Etosha through the Western Gate that is reserved for
Namibian Tour Operators only. We game drive through this little
travelled area looking for the many species present. If time permits
we can enjoy a game drive later this afternoon or relax by the pool
or waterhole at Okaukuejo. The evening is spent at the floodlit
waterhole by the camp to watch as the animals come to drink. This is
often a busy waterhole and many species flock here to quench their
thirst after sunset. Overnight under canvas with camp beds and linen
provided, shared ablution facilities (BLD) Approx distance 150kms to
gate, game drive through Etosha to Okaukuejo c200kms
Day 9 HALALI, ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
We follow the rhythm of the animals during our stay in Etosha – up
early to watch them feed in the coolness of the morning, return to
camp then head across to Halali our base for tonight. We’ll relax
after lunch and enjoy an optional afternoon game drive to nearby
waterholes as they again become active. Etosha is home to species of
game including elephants, black and white rhino, lion, leopard,
endangered cheetah, hyaena, giraffe and numerous types of antelope,
it’s a wildlife enthusiast’s paradise. We can spend the evening at
the floodlit waterhole often visited by elephant, rhino, hyaena and
leopard. Overnight under canvas with camp beds and linen provided,
shared ablution facilities (BLD) Approx distance c100-150kms
Day 10 HALALI OR NAMUTONI, ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
We game drive early morning and return to camp for brunch. Today we
game drive and visit the stark Etosha Pan, where this park derives
it’s name, the white shimmering haze disappears into the horizon and
indistinct shapes gradually appear from this apparently lifeless
wasteland as the animals cross to the water holes scattered around
the edge of the pans and provide a vital life source. Overnight
under canvas with camp beds and linen provided, shared ablution
facilities, evening spent at floodlit waterhole (BLD) Approx
distance 100-150kms
Day 11 OKONJIMA MAIN CAMP/AFRI-CAT FOUNDATION
A final game drive before we leave Etosha behind and drive south to
arrive at Okonjima after lunch. The Afri-Cat Foundation is based
here and is devoted the conservation of predators specifically
cheetah and leopard with the aim to ease the conflict of interests
that arises between humans and carnivores. A large part of their
work is in animal welfare – rehabilitating and relocating animals,
which have been causing problems in their home territory and
providing refuge and veterinary care for injured or orphaned
animals. This afternoon we will have close encounters with large
predators such as cheetah and leopard and get some excellent photo
opportunities. Overnight at Main Camp – twin share room with en
suite facilities. (Please note that no children under the age of 12
are able to join in the activities at Okonjima) (BLD) Approx 360kms
Day 12 FLIGHT
You can enjoy a self-guided walking trail looking for the many
species of birds before we transfer you to the airport in time for
your onward flight and we visit the craft markets at Okahandja en
route where you can bargain for some local crafts, or last minute
gifts (B) Approx 180kms
PLEASE NOTE – the itinerary above is a guideline only and
whilst we try to adhere to it there may be circumstances when it may
change – for example weather and/or road conditions, seasonal
daylight hours etc. Overnight stops on occasion may be altered from
those indicated above. |
