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This Overland Safari starts in Cape Town and works its way through southern and central Namibia, en-route it passes the Orange River, Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Spitzkoppe, Damaraland and the Etosha National Park.
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Namaqualand - South Africa |
After an early breakfast we start our tour, heading northwards into the heart of Namaqualand, where we will spend our first night studying the night skies of the southern hemisphere. Distance Traveled: 360km - Approximate Time Traveled: 4 ½ hours Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Accommodation: Tent-style accommodation at Campsite with ablution facilities. |
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2 & 3
Orange River / Richtersveld |
We continue towards the Namibian border where we spend the next two nights at our camp on the banks of South Africa’s longest river, the Gariep River (Orange River). Here you can take part in an optional day of rafting, ending the day watching the sunset over South Africa’s only mountainous desert reserve, the Richtersveld. Optional Activity: Orange River Rafting Distance Traveled: 360km - Approximate Time Traveled: 4 ½ hours Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: Tent-style accommodation at Campsite with ablution facilities. |
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4
Fish River Canyon |
After breakfast we leave the tranquillity of the riverbank, enter Namibia and head for the spectacular Fish River Canyon; the second largest in the world. We stop off at Ai-Ais for lunch and a swim in the hot springs (winter months) before heading for our campsite at Hobas and a spectacular sunset. Distance Traveled: 230km Approximate Time Traveled: 3 ½ hours Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: Tent-style accommodation at Namibia Wildlife Resort Campsite, with ablution facilities. |
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5
Sesriem |
From the Fish River Canyon, we make our way to Sesriem on the eastern edge of the oldest desert in the world, the Namib, our base camp for the night. Distance Traveled: 520km - Approximate Time Traveled: 9 ½ hours Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: Tent-style accommodation at Namibia Wildlife Resort Campsite, with ablution facilities. |
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6
Sossusvlei |
Undoubtedly one of the highlights of your tour! We have an early start to watch the sunrise over the dunes, have breakfast and then start our hike up some of the world’s highest dunes at Sossusvlei. Visit the spectacular Dead Vlei and Sesriem Canyon. After lunch, we head for our first bush camp. Optional activities: (For the more enthusiastic desert visitor) Professional Guided Dune Walk Distance Traveled: +/-200km - Approximate Time Traveled: 3 hours Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: Tented Bush Camp – no facilities. |
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7 & 8
Swakopmund |
We head to the coastal town of Swakopmund where you can try dune boarding and quad biking or spend the next two days at leisure and explore this beautiful coastal oasis. Optional activities: Quad biking, Dune boarding and Sky-diving Distance Traveled: 380km Approximate Time Traveled: 5 hours Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (Day 8 – lunch and dinner own expense) Accommodation: Bedded accommodation at Backpacker in town, with ablution facilities. Upgrades to double room possible at own expense. Laundry and Internet facilities available. |
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9
Damaraland |
We head for our overnight camp at Spitzkoppe, where the 1759m-granite rock ensures a spectacular sunset. We have time to explore the area by foot and view the local San paintings. End a thrilling day under a perfect star-studded African sky. Distance Traveled: 200km Approximate Time Traveled: 3 hours Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: Tented Bush camp - no facilities |
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10
Twyfelfontein |
Situated, south-west of the Petrified Forest, is Twyfelfontein, where the most spectacular rock-engravings in Namibia can be seen, believed to be the work of San Bushman living here thousands of years ago. Distance Traveled: 320km Approximate Time Traveled: 5 hours Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: Tent-style Bush camp with ablution facilities. |
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11 & 12
Etosha National Park |
En-route to Etosha National Park we stop at the Petrified Forest, an entire forest of massive tree trunks that turned into stone. The next 2 days we spend in search of the wildlife that makes Etosha one of the best parks in Southern Africa. Be sure not to miss the night game viewing at one of the camps floodlit waterholes. Distance Traveled: 330km Approximate Time Traveled: 5-6 hours Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: Tented accommodation at Namibia Wildlife Resort Campsite, with ablution facilities. |
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13
Windhoek |
Catch an early morning flight from Mokuti outside Etosha National Park to Windhoek. Tour ends upon arrival in Windhoek. |
Note: Itinerary Description Text supplied by tour operator
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| Duration | 13 Days |
| Departure | Every Wednesday |
| Cost - valid for 2004 | N$ 5 600 |
| Mode of Transport | Overland Truck |
| Group Size | 24 |
| Pre-Departure Meeting | Please meet the group at 17:00 on Tuesday at Planet Africa. Here you will have a tour briefing with your guides and fellow travellers and get to know each other a bit better beforehand. The operator will pay for accommodation in dorm rooms for that night. Upgrades to double rooms can be arranged prior to booking at additional cost. |