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This 16 day lodge tour through Namibia visits most of the major destinations of Namibia. Amongst other destinations you will see Fish River Canyon, Luderitz and Sossusvlei in Southern Namibia. The safari then continues through central and northern Namibia visiting Swakopmund, Cape Cross, Waterberg Plateau and the Etosha National Park.
The majority of the accommodation on the safari is at fairly luxurious establishments such as Canon Lodge, Nest Hotel and Sossusvlei Lodge. However while in Etosha the safari stays inside the park at Okaukuejo & Halali Rest Camps, these resorts are operated by Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) and although they are in prime locations (including spot-lit waterholes for night game viewing) the standard of accommodation here is not of the same standard as at the other private lodges used on the itinerary.
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Kalahari |
This accommodated tour starts from Windhoek and heads via Dordabis where we visit the oldest Karakul weavery in Namibia -, Uhlenhorst and Stampriet to the Stoney's Country Hotel. This part of Namibia is within the Kalahari Desert and low red dunes are the order of the day. Meals: Dinner Accommodation: Stoney's Country Hotel |
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Fish River Canyon |
Today the tour starts with the drive along the Auob River, via Koes and visit to the Kokerboom Forest (quivertree) near to Keetmanshoop. Before proceeding past the Naute Dam to the Canon Lodge which is situated near to Namibia's famous Fish River Canyon Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Accommodation: Canon Lodge |
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Luderitz |
Visit the Fish River Canyon the second largest canyon of the world. This Gigantic ravine, in places almost 500 metres deep, has been gorged out of vast undulating plain in the course of thousands of years. Proceed to Luderitz via Seeheim and Aus. This section of the tour takes you through intriguing moon landscape of the endless Namib Desert vistas and bizarre rock formations. Lunch at Klein Aus Vista. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Nest Hotel in Luderitz |
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Luderitz |
The day is spent in Luderitz. The first German settlement in Namibia, named after the merchant Adolf Luederitz from Bremen, who bought this area from the Hottentots in 1883. This small harbor town is perched on rugged black rock, offset by the deep blue waters of the bay, and is surrounded by bays, coves and fjords. During the morning visit to the Ghost Town of Kolmanskop where diamonds were first discovered in Namibia. Afterwards sightseeing in and around Luderitz. Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Nest Hotel in Luderitz |
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Namib Desert |
Today we drive back through the restricted diamond area to Aus and the scenic Neisip Plain. Lunch en route. Afterwards the tour winds its way along the awesome loneliness of the Schwarzrand to Maltahohehe. Tonight we stay at Hammerstein Lodge near the dunes at Sossusvlei Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Accommodation: Hammerstein Lodge |
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Sossusvlei |
Early this morning the tour departs on a excursion to the Sesriem Canyon and Sossusvlei, a large clay pan in the centre to the Namib Desert, surrounded by the highest sanddunes in the world. Sossusvlei is the highlight of most peoples visit to Namibia. Afternoon at leisure. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Accommodation: Namib Desert Lodge |
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Windhoek |
The last day on tour in southern Namibia begins as we leave the Namib Desert and drive via Buellsport and Klein Aub to Rehoboth for lunch at the Oanob Dam. We will arrive in Windhoek in the late afternoon Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Safari Court |
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Swakopmund |
The safari travels from Windhoek across the rolling hills of the Khomashochland at an altitude of more than 2000 metres above sea level, down the Gamsberg Pass into the Namib, which is the oldest desert in the world. The landscape varies from rugged mountains and rocky outcrops to sand-filled valleys and endless vistas of plains. After a short rest with lunch packs proceed through the Namib-Naukluft Park, passing the water-holes Ganab and Hotsas where, with a bit of luck, one can see ostriches, springbok, oryx and mountain zebras. Then on to the Welwitschia Plain, where the Welwitschia plant, a living fossil, that is only found in the Namib and southern Angola, occurs in large numbers. Drive to the so called "Moon Valley" - a fascinating rock formation which is millions of years old. Arrival in Swakopmund at about sunset. Lunch packs en route. |
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Swakopmund |
After breakfast, depart to Walvis Bay for a boat cruise with champagne, fresh oysters and snacks on board. Return to Swakopmund. In the afternoon, a city tour through Swakopmund and spend the rest of the day at leisure. |
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10
Damaraland |
Proceed to the famous Erongo area. Be in time for light lunch at Ai Aiba Lodge. Afternoon at leisure. In the late afternoon sundowner drive |
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Damaraland |
Early morning start for a 3 hours drive in open vehicle on the premises of the Lodge. Numerous pre-historic rock-paintings at the world heritage site of Twyfelfontein will draw you into the spell of mystic Africa. Afterwards proceed to the Ugab Valley. Lunchpacks en route. |
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Etosha |
Today the safari proceeds to the famous Etosha National Park and we will have our first game-viewing drive. |
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Etosha |
Full day game-viewing in the Etosha National Park. This national park is one of the major sanctuaries for wildlife in Africa. The area was proclaimed a game reserve as far back as 1907. The size is 22270km2 and it consists mainly of bush and grass savanna. This type of landscape provides excellent opportunities for game-viewing at the numerous waterholes or in the open countryside. The Etosha Pan, which the park is named after, is approximately 6000km2 in size. In the language of the Ovambo people, Etosha means "place of dry water", or "large white place". Lunch break in between. |
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Etosha |
Full day of game-viewing in the Etosha National Park. |
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Frans Indongo Lodge |
After breakfast proceed via Tsumeb to the Hoba Meteorite. En route visit Lake Otjikoto and the Mine Museum. Lunch packs en route. Optional visit the Rare and Endangered Species Trust, which is caring for the Namibia's most endangered species, the Cape Griffon Vulture. |
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Windhoek |
Early morning (07:00 - 09:00 h) game drive on the farm. Return to Windhoek via Okahandja with lunch at a Restaurant. Visit the graves of the Herero chiefs and of the German Schutztruppe. |
Note: Itinerary Description Text supplied by tour operator
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| Tour Duration | 16 Days | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Departure | 2007 Departures:
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| Rate | valid until 31 October 2008 N$ 25 950 per person sharing N$ 2 820 additional fee for single room |
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| Mode of Transport | microbuses or small Mercedes Bus | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Group Size | 2 - 16 people | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tour includes | Overland trips and all sightseeing as per itinerary. Overnight in double rooms in hotels and rest camps. English speaking tour guide. |
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| Tour excludes | Expenses for personal belongings e.g. drinks and telephone calls as well as tips for the tour guide and in restaurants. |
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| Note | Accommodation establishments and route subject to change |
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