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This guided hiking trail in the Namib Desert includes return transport from Windhoek.
The NamibRand Nature Reserve represents all facets of the Namib Desert like vegetated red dunes in different shapes and colours, endless plains and mountains. Covering an area of some 160.000 hectares a number of former sheep farms were fenced off to create an area where once again the wildlife could roam free in their natural habitat.
This desert experience trail shows the diversity of desert organism, adaptation and scenery.
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Pick up time at about 8h00 in Windhoek. Heading southwards we will reach “Die Duine House” at NamibRand Nature Reserve in the afternoon. A 2-3 hours walk takes us to our first overnight stop in the dunes. The terrain mainly consists of vegetated red sand dunes. Drinking water will be available in at the camp. [--D] |
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In the morning we still walk over dune fields. The afternoon terrain consists more of plains, rocks and mountain area. Going up the “Kudu Gorge” on “Schafsberg” with a nice view over the red sand dune area. We will view some prehistoric hunting hides (stone circles) used by the early San Bushmen. A game trail leads us to a dry waterfall; in good rain years there might be water. Maybe we are lucky to see Kudu or Baboon. Again we walk up a gorge to the top a mountain and descend to overnight at “Ysterwielnek”. Drinking water will be available at the camp. [BLD] |
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In the morning we walk up to 5 hours along the foot of the mountain. After crossing the gravel plain we ascend about 100m to reach our overnight camp by lunchtime. In the afternoon we will explore the surrounding area of the camp. Drinking water will be available at the camp. [BLD] |
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By climbing up 450m to the top of “Gorrasis Mountain” the vegetation type changes. Here you will find different reptiles from observed on plains and dunes. The view over the dune fields and the plain in all directions is brilliant. By descending we reach into the “Horseshoe Wilderness Area”. Overnight camping again in the dunes. Bucket showers and long drop toilets available. [BLD] |
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A short walk through the vegetated sand dunes leads us back to “Die Duine House”. Drive back to Windhoek [BL-] |
Note: Itinerary Description Text supplied by tour operator
| Vital Statistics | |
| Duration | 5 Days |
| Cost - until 1 November 2006 | From N$4591 per person Price depends on number of participants |
| Mode of Transport | Hiking Boots |
| Group Size | Maximum 7 people |
| Minimum age | 12 Years |
| Special Requirements | good fitness; guest must sign indemnity form and have to provide own medical evacuation insurance. |
| Other | Clients have to carry weight up to 15kg (all equipment and food is to be shared plus personal belongings). |
| Included in the package | • One English/German speaking experienced nature guide/driver per group • Free door-to-door courtesy transport in Windhoek City area only • All transfers Windhoek – start/endpoint of hikes - Windhoek • Program as stated above (incl. two nights lodge accommodation - double room basis, single room on request) • All meals during the hike (B= cereals, coffee/tea, L= bread, cheese, salami, D= light cooked meal by our guide incl. coffee/tea, during lodge accommodation breakfast only • All crockery and cutlery • Hiking permits |
| Not Included | • Equipment such as: sleeping bags, light iso mattress and back packs (recommended 55 litre plus), 1.5 ltr water bottle (these can be rented) • Personal insurance (important: medical evacuation) • Tips • Alcoholic drinks and beverages |