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Namibia Voyager (Bushman)

Bushmanland, Okavango Delta and Southern Namibia

This 13 day safari is a combination of the 6 day Bushman & Delta and the Southern Namibia Safari and includes visits to Sossusvlei, the Namib Desert, Lüderitz and the Fish River Canyon, the San (Bushmen) people and the Okavango Delta in Botswana.

Day Route/Activities
1

You will be collected from your accommodation at 6.45am and depart Windhoek at 07h30 and drive through to Otjiwarongo for fresh supplies. After a roadside lunch we arrive at our camp mid afternoon. This evening we join the bushman around the campfire for singing and dancing. Dinner is prepared by your guide with group assistance. Evening spent around the camp fire with the bushmen. Lunch and dinner are included.

2

Early morning bush walk with a San tracker after breakfast. We drive through Bushmanland and the regional capital of Tsumkwe. Roadside lunch in Botswana and we arrive at camp in the Western Delta late afternoon. Dinner prepared by guide with group assistance. Evening spent around the camp fire. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

3

Full day mokoro trip with poler on the Okavango Delta looking for hippos, crocodiles, and many species of birds. Dinner prepared by the guide with group assistance. Evening spent around the camp fire. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

4

After breakfast we return to Namibia and game drive in Mahango Game Reserve, we have lunch on the flood plains of the Okavango River under the giant baobab trees. We set up camp on the banks of the Okavango River and have the afternoon to relax. Evening sunset cruise optional. Evening meal cooked by guide with group assistance. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

5

Leisurely breakfast and we drive towards Rundu where we stop at the local market to meet some interesting characters. After a roadside lunch we also stop at the many craft markets along the road and learn a little about Kavango lifestyles. This evening we camp by a floodlit waterhole and have the chance to see game such as zebra and eland as they come to drink. Evening meal cooked by the guide with group assistance. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

6

We drive south through Grootfontein and Otijiwarongo before returning to Windhoek via the Okahandja Craft Market for those last minute curios. Arrival in Windhoek approximately 4.00pm. Overnight in a twin room with shared facilities. Breakfast and lunch are included. Evening meal at own expense.

7

We depart from Windhoek at 8.30am. We travel south passing through the "window to the south" and crossing the Tropic of Capricorn. We stop at Mariental for fresh supplies before having a roadside lunch. We arrive at Quiver Tree Forest late afternoon and pitch camp. Afternoon at leisure to explore forest and rock formations. Dinner prepared by guide with group assistance. Evening spent around camp fire. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

8

Depart camp early with a short stop in Keetmanshoop for fresh supplies. Arrive at Hobas mid morning, walk the rim of the canyon and visit the main viewpoints, we have lunch at the canyon rim. This afternoon we drive through to our rustic bungalow in the Aus Mountains overlooking the Namib Desert. Overnight remote bush bungalow (multi-share) or camping Dinner prepared by guide with group assistance. Evening around camp fire. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

9

Depart Klein Aus for Luderitz day trip. We arrive at Kolmanskop for a guided tour of the ghost town in the desert dunes, and then explore Luderitz. After lunch we drive out to Diaz Point and look for the penguins on Halifax Island. We return to Klein Aus late afternoon, stopping at the viewing hide for the feral horses of the Namib. This evening your guide prepares dinner over the camp fire with group assistance. Overnight camping or remote bush bungalow (multi-share). Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

10

Leisurely departure for the scenic drive to Sesriem and we have lunch en-route in the desert. We arrive at camp mid afternoon and do a late afternoon walk through the desert from Elim's Dune. Overnight camping and dinner prepared by guide with group assistance. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

11

Pre dawn departure from camp to drive to Sossusvlei, we watch the sunrise from this spectacular and unique area. Mid morning brunch after exploring the different vlei's. Walk to Dead Vlei before returning to camp for a swim and a rest. This afternoon we visit Sesriem Canyon. Overnight camping and dinner prepared by guide with group assistance. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

12

Early departure from camp to drive through the desert to Walvis Bay and visit the lagoon, we arrive at our bungalows for lunch and this afternoon you have time for optional activities such as a scenic flight or quad biking Overnight rooms are on a twin share basis. Dinner prepared by the guide with group assistance. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

13

This morning you have free time to enjoy the many optional activities available such as sand boarding, quad biking, tandem parachuting or just explore the town. After lunch we drive back to Windhoek via the craft markets at Okahandja for those last minute gifts. We return to Windhoek where you can enjoy an after safari drink and share your memories of your safari. Breakfast and lunch are included.

Note: Itinerary Description Text supplied by tour operator

Vital Statistics
Duration 13 Days
Cost valid until December 2004 N$7230 per person sharing
Departure Date 2004 Departures:10 January; 24 January; 7 February; 21 February; 6 March; 20 March; 3 April; 17 April; 1 May; 15 May; 29 May; 12 June; 26 June; 10 July; 24 July; 7 August; 21 August; 4 September; 18 September; 2 October; 16 October; 30 October; 13 November; 27 November; 11 December; 25 December
Mode of Transport 4x4 with pop-up roof tent
Group Size Maximum of 9 people

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