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The Naukluft Mountains are well known for the day hikes: Waterkloof and Olive Trail. This guided hike (which includes transport to and from Windhoek) offers the opportunity to hike the 4 day Naukluft Hiking trail.
The trails are open from 1 March to the third Friday in October. The accommodation at the overnight stops on the trail consists of stone built shelters and a hut. No showers are provided.
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Pick up time at about 10h00 in Windhoek. Heading southwards we will reach the Naukluft Mountains in the afternoon. Overnight in bunk beds at “Hikers Haven”, the old farmhouse at Naukluft. [--D] |
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The trail starts at the hut and except for two fairly steep ascents; the first days hike covers easy terrain. Much of the trail follows a zebra path with an easy gradient and we are rewarded with spectacular views of the wide valley some 300m below. The overnight stop, “Putte Shelter” takes its name from the nearby well, which is equipped with a hand pump, enabling us to obtain water. About six hours are required to hike today’s 14km section. To watch the colours at sunset there is a possibility of taking a short walk 1.2 hour from camp. [BLD] |
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Our second day’s hike mainly traverses the undulating plateau and once again requires about six hours to complete the 15km stretch. About three hours after setting off, “Bergpos” is reached and the trail now descends down the spectacular “Ubusis Kloof”. This descent is very difficult and therefore for ease and safety several chains have been anchored at critical points. “Ubusis Hut” used to be a holiday cottage before the land was acquired for the park and will be a pleasant surprise to us. [BLD] |
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On our third day’s hike, after backtracking to Bergpos (all the exhausting way up again), an easy route is followed across the plateau to the “Adlerhorst Shelter”. Maybe we are lucky to see Mountain Zebra or Kudu, which are often to be spotted in the area. Our hike today covers about 12km and requires about four to six hours. There is a possibility to watch the sunset over the desert approx. 1 hour from the shelter. The descent from here is easy and one can get back to the shelter before dark. [BLD] |
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The fourth day of our trail to Tsams Ost covers about 17km and initially traverses fairly level terrain before branching off into a beautiful gorge carved by the Tsams River. After following the kloof for some distance the trail leaves the river and climbs steeply to bypass a waterfall before winding down to the river again where we will see an enormous “Moringa Tree”. A number of beautiful springs are passed shortly before reaching the gravel road leading to “Tsams Ost Shelter”. Transfer by vehicle to one of the “guest farms” in the area. A nice shower and bed is waiting for us and we have time to relax and recall the pleasures of the last days. [BLD] |
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Drive back to Windhoek [B--] |
Note: Itinerary Description Text supplied by tour operator
| Vital Statistics | |
| Duration | 6 Days |
| Cost - until 1 November 2006 | From N$4906 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 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 |