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As the name implies the objective of this safari is to find some of Namibia's rarer desert species. These species include the desert adapted elephant and rhino.
This old-style serviced camping safari recreates a sense of adventure for the traveller seeking an authentic African experience. Adventurer Explorations camps provide serviced spacious dome tents, designed to provide comfort in remote wilderness areas.
The style of accommodation takes you back to the great days of African exploration. Pure cotton linen bedrolls (with duvets) on GI stretchers, bedside table with lantern and mini luggage benches complement the atmosphere in pristine, wild camping areas. Separate toilet and shower ‘bathrooms’ with old-style tin bucket showers and basins and amenities create simple serviced comfort.
Adventurer camping aims to connect the guest closer to nature, by means of lively camp fires, hurricane lanterns, extensive diverse activities and a warm atmosphere complimenting the camp (and its’ simple comforts) visited. Adventurer camps are specifically outfitted to ensure the wilderness camping feel with a clear emphasis on essential camp comforts and maximum wilderness experience
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Safari Synopsis:
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1 & 2
Etosha Park |
Transfer by comfortable charter flight to Namibia’s big game country: Etosha and its environs. Here, the diverse and varied flora and fauna is brought to life in a variety of activities, from game walks to game drives and visits to hides on the property and into the famous Etosha National Park. Within Etosha we’ll also visit numerous perennial springs and pans, we could encountering lion, leopard, elephant and black rhino as well as plains game. We stay the night at Ongava Homestead a renovated old farmhouse, with one bathrooms for 4 guests, and a farm kitchen overlooking its own waterhole, floodlit at night to watch nocturnal visitors, from the timid genet to big game such as lion, leopard and a host of antelope come to drink. Simple safari furnishings create a wonderful atmosphere in which to make friends and enjoy good company throughout the Exploration. |
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3 & 4
Damaraland |
After an early breakfast, we depart westwards by road in the direction of Palmwag concession. Special activities include tracking and searching for this wonderful mammal on foot and by vehicle. In addition, our guides expose the sheer magnificence of nature’s survival strategies in this arid environment, through walks and game drives concentrating on a variety of topics from birds to insects, medicinal uses of plants and viewing wildlife. Our Adventurer campsite is set in a private setting with magnificent views of the surrounding mountains and vast, wide-open landscape. |
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5 & 6
Skeleton Coast |
An early start, our road journey moves towards the ephemeral river of the Hoanib Valley. Here, in an area seemingly parched and desolate, we enter one of Namibia’s richest desert game areas. We stay at Hoanib Camp, in a tented camp comprising elegantly appointed hexagonal meru tents. From here, we enjoy game walks, looking for the desert adapted elephants, game drives and night drives into the Hoanib river valley. |
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Damaraland |
Departing early, we travel to Twyfelfontein where we take a guided walk via a number of routes, with local Damara people to view the petroglyphs - ancient rock etchings strewn over the rock face. We end the journey at Damaraland Camp. Damaraland Camp accommodates guests in 10 comfortable tented rooms, with en-suite facilities including flush toilets and showers with hot and cold running water. The dining room and pub are combined under canvas, and an open fire is enjoyed on calm evenings. A feature of the camp is its unique rock pool. In the late afternoon, we search on foot or on a game drive for the desert adapted elephants |
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8
Swakopmund |
We cross-country westwards and out of the concession over the ephemeral and game-rich Ugab River, where we begin to encounter the extraordinary Welwitschia plants and “wandering lichen” en route to the life-filled Atlantic Ocean . Arriving at Cape Cross Seal colony, we would have some time to experience them. After relaxing over lunch in the area, we make for The Stiltz Lodge in the quaint and charming town of Swakopmund, arriving in the late afternoon. Swakopmund is a wonderful town in which to end a safari after the experiences of the northern Namibian bush, with its unique urban atmosphere that is a vibrant combination of Africa and Europe. The Stiltz is a unique lodge, built on stilts thus providing breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, the red iron rich beach dunes and also the Swakopmund River Mouth. Each of the 8 minimalistic and elegantly furnished thatched bungalows are linked by wooden walk ways to the main restaurant. As the lodge is sited close to the central part of town, this allows for easy access to enjoy the special hospitality, history and cuisine. |
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9
Windhoek |
After an early breakfast, we drive southwards to Walvis Bay Lagoon. Here in a protected bay, many flamingos, pelicans and other waterfowl amass. On the calm waters of the bay, we embark on a sea kayak trip, a spectacular activity that allows us to approach at a respectable distance the waterbirds in their habitat and often allows for some unique photographic opportunities of birds flying low over the bay We bid farewell to the adventure and your journey ends with a transfer by road to Windhoek. |
Note: Itinerary description text supplied by tour operator
| Vital Statistics | |
| Duration | 9 Days |
| Price - | Dependant on group size |
| Departures |
Departures on request |
| Mode of Transport | 8 seater 4x4 - with pop up roof |
| Participants | maximum 8 people |
| Includes | Accommodation on a sharing basis, all meals from dinner on Day 1 (Elusive Desert Wildlife & Spirit of the Namib), all meals from lunch on Day 1 (Namibian Mountain Bike safari, Rivers of Kaokoland & Roaring Dunes and Oceans), mineral water, a reasonable amount of soft drinks, wine and beer at meal times, national park fees, activities and all internal charters as specified in the detailed itinerary. |
| Excludes | Flights (other than specified in the safari itinerary), visas, compulsory insurance, laundry, all relevant entry and departure government taxes, all personal purchases (including curios, spirit liquors, telephone calls etc.), gratuities, optional extra activities, pre and post safari tours and meals or accommodation before or after the safari. |
| Age Restriction |
Children from the age of 12 are welcome on all scheduled departures. For groups with children under 12, we recommend to create a private tailor-made safari, on request. For guests over the age of 75, a certified medical certificate of full health must be provided. |
| Disclaimer | Wilderness Safaris reserve the right, due to situations beyond our control, to substitute a lodge or location with another of comparable quality. This will be advised timeously. |
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