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Best of Namibia “Exploration” Scheduled Safari
- Fully Inclusive Scheduled Safari
- 11 days / 10 nights
- Rates starting from R 20,990 per person sharing
- Please note: This is a SAMPLE ITINERARY, your consultant will tailor make this tour to your exact requirements.
Day 1 & 2: Sossusvlei Area
Starting in Windhoek we proceed down the great escarpment into the vast Namib Desert. Our goal is the Sossusvlei region, an area marked by some of the highest dunes on earth. Our lodge for the next two nights is situated in the serene environment marked by majestic mountain ranges, endless grass plains and the ever changing colours of the oldest desert on earth.
An early morning start provides an artists palette as the colours of the sands change with sunrise at Sossusvlei, a photographers dream. Explore some of the many dunes surrounding Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei. Late morning we visit the 30-metre deep Sesriem Canyon, formed 18 million years ago by the erosive force of the Tsauchab River.
The afternoon is spent at leisure.
Day 3 & 4: Swakopmund
We travel via mountain ranges and scenic canyons to Swakopmund. En route we may be fortunate to come across Springbuck, Oryx, Ostriches and elusive Mountain Zebra. We explore Vogelfederberg, an artistically eroded granite hill, before travelling via Walvis Bay and the Atlantic shore to our accommodation in Swakopmund. Later in the afternoon we do a short excursion into the desert to see the Welwitschia mirabilis, the oldest desert plant on earth, before enjoying a sparkling wine sundowner at the eroded valley of the moon landscape.
Swakopmund is an idyllic bohemian town situated along the Atlantic Coast, and promises us both great relaxation and adventure. A wide variety of activities are on offer in and around this quaint seaside town, including amongst others dolphin cruises, scenic flights, quad biking, dune boarding, desert explorations, sky diving and much more.
Day 5: Damaraland
After breakfast we travel inland past the Brandberg, Namibia’s highest mountain (2579m) into Damaraland. This part of Namibia belongs to one of the least populated & most geologically diverse areas in Africa and is home to the rare Desert Elephant and the Black Rhino. Prior to checking into our lodge, we visit the burnt mountain and the organ pipes; these geological phenomena are particularly stunning during the late afternoon.
Day 6 & 7: Kaokoland
We start the morning with a visit to Twyfelfontein world heritage site, where bushman communities engraved and painted over 2500 pictures some 6000 years ago. Afterwards we view the 260 million year old logs of the Petrified Forest; the last stretch of our days’ tour takes us through eroded dry riverbeds and rocky plains to Opuwo, the capital of the Kaokoland, where our lodge is situated on a hill with a spectacular 360-degree view over the Kaokoland.
After breakfast we embark on a full day northern Kaokoland excursion into the vast and untouched land of the Ovahimba’s. Our journey takes us to a part of the Kunene River (weather permitting) where it suddenly interrupts the arid landscape at the Epupa Falls, a cascading network of spectacular falls that tumble over a multitude of rock shelves into a deep gorge. Thereafter we visit a traditional Ovahimba village to experience the daily life of this nomadic tribe.
Day 9: Ovamboland
Today we travel via Ruacana into the “Region of the four O’s”, home to eight Oshiwambo groups that represent the largest tribe found in Namibia. We will visit interesting historical sights, including a giant Baobab Tree, formerly used as a prison and a post office. Afterwards we visit a local homestead of the Oshiwambo tribe. Highlights include a traditional “Kraal” inhabited by local residents, where we learn about the Oshiwambo’s local life, culture & customs. In the afternoon we arrive at our lodge.
Day 10: Etosha National Park
After an early breakfast we travel into the Etosha National Park. The following two days are devoted purely to the abundant wildlife found in the park, which surrounds a parched salt desert known as the Etosha Pan and which is home to 4 of the Big Five. The waterholes support a rich diversity of mammals and birds, including rare species such as black-faced Impala, roan and cheetah. With 114 different animal and 340 different bird species, this park potentially represents one of the most diverse game areas the continent has to offer.
After an early breakfast on our second day in the Etosha National Park we travel to the eastern side of the park. En route we may encounter animal species we have not seen before and look forward to any new surprises at the different waterholes visited. In the afternoon we travel out of the park to our lodge, situated amidst the majestic Otavi Mountains. Here we spend the remaining part of the day at leisure. Relax at the pool, enjoy the scenery from the terrace of your room or go for a relaxing walk.
Day 11: Windhoek basin
We travel back to Windhoek where you are dropped off at your accommodation of choice, or are transferred to the airport for your outward flight.
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