Taste of Namibia Safari
Safari Quick Facts |
| Safari Price: N$ 6,500 |
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| Safari Starts:
Windhoek |
Safari Ends: Windhoek
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Number of Days:
6 |
| Countries visited: Namibia |
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Dates |
Vehicles, Guides & Equipment |
Booking Code: WDTN1 |
Safari Price
Includes:
All transport
3 Meals a day (unless differently specified)
Tap drinking water
Tea & coffee in camp
All camping equipment
Park entrance fees
Camping fees
Professional guide
Pick up & drop off from accommodation in Windhoek
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Safari Price
Excludes:
Sleeping bag (can be hired)
Personal travel insurance
Alcoholic beverages
Soft drinks |
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This safari is designed to give you the best of what Namibia has
to offer. Combining a trip up to Etosha National Park where you
are bound to see some great wildlife then travelling down towards
the desert where you will find spectacular views of sand dunes.
A great way to experience Namibia.
Taste of Namibia Safari Detailed Itinerary
| Day 1: |
Windhoek – Okaukuejo |
Camping |
Lunch, Dinner |
A long drive this morning, we will travel north
passing through farmland and stopping at small towns along
the way, we aim to arrive at the main camp in Etosha, Okaukuejo,
Etosha in the middle afternoon. After entering Etosha we game
drive our way through to the Okaukuejo camp where we will
check in and make camp.
After your evening meal there are still more chances to see
Etosha's big game at Okaukuejo’s floodlit waterhole,
situated on the boundary of our camp and easily reachable
on foot.
Okaukuejo is famous for its waterhole, which has been described
as one of the "best game viewing opportunities in Southern
Africa". Situated on the doorstep of our camp, black
rhino, elephant, lion and numerous species of antelope are
usually seen.
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| Day 2: |
Okaukuejo |
Camping |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
A full day's game driving today and we leave
early to enjoy the cool morning air as we game drive our way
through Etosha to Halali camp, situated in the middle of the
park.
Along the way we visit several waterholes and are afforded
splendid views of the massive Etosha Pan. The game viewing
is usually excellent and we have the chance to tick off a
few new species that are not normally seen on the Okaukuejo
side of the park.
We stop at Halali camp for a rest and a leisurely lunch and
there is time to visit the Halali waterhole and to make use
of the swimming pool and bar facilities before continuing
on to the eastern side of the park and our camp in the Namutoni
region.
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| Day 3: |
East Etosha |
Guesthouse |
Breakfast, Lunch |
A long transit back to Windhoek, we are travelling
on the main road, passing through towns and rural areas and
we will make time to make a stop in the small town of Okahandja,
the home of Namibia’s largest wood carving market. The
stalls operated on a local co-operative basis and are one
of the best places to shop for truly Namibian souvenirs.
We are due back into the city around 16:00 and you will be
dropped off at your accommodation on our return. This night’s
accommodation is included in the price of the safari but dinner
tonight will be for the client’s own account in a local
restaurant.
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| Day 4: |
Namib Desert |
Camping |
Lunch, Dinner |
We travel out over the Eros Mountains and along
scenic roads, on our way south-west to the desert. We also
pass over part of the Naukluft Mountains the Khomas Hochland
range on our journey today and head down from Namibia’s
central plateau by way of the beautiful Remhoogte Pass.
Coming out of the mountains we reach open plains and from
here it is only a short distance to our next stop, the tiny
town of Solitaire. We will stop here for some refreshments
before continuing on through desert scenery.
We cross some open grass savannah and farmlands before the
terrain begins to give way to the immense red sand dune desert
of the Namib.
We aim to arrive at our camp during the late afternoon and
watch the colours glow and change on distant mountains to
the east.
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| Day 5: |
Namib Desert |
Camping |
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
A pre dawn start is essential this morning
as we want to catch the soft light of the sunrise on the desert
as we drive in. We will arrive at the entrance to the dunes
on sunrise and then travel through the dune field as the sun
is coming up. The light casts strong contrasts of colour on
the edges of the dunes and offers stunning views from the
dry river bed you travel through.
We reach Sossusvlei itself by walking the last 5 km through
the dunes. The walk is like nothing else, enjoying the changing
light and coolness of the morning. Ancient mineral pans, stunted
camel thorn trees and the chance of seeing a gemsbok or maybe
an ostrich make the photo opportunities perfect.
We spend the morning in and around Sossusvlei, also visiting
dune 45, and as the day wears on we return to Sesriem for
lunch to escape the heat of the afternoon. As the day cools
off in the late afternoon we will take a short excursion to
the Sesriem Canyon.
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| Day 6: |
Windhoek |
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Breakfast, Lunch |
After breakfast we begin our journey, over
the mountains and along scenic roads, back to Windhoek. We
will travel back by different roads, this time climbing up
to Windhoek and travelling by way of the massive Gamsberg
Pass in the Khomas Hochland Mountain Range on our way back
to civilization.
We are due back into the city around 16:00 and you will be
dropped off at your accommodation on our return. Tonight the
accommodation is not included in the price of the safari.
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Taste of Namibia Safari Departure Dates
2010 Safari Departures
Departure: Every Saturday
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