Type: Namibia Safaris
Agent: Central Reservations +27 (0) 21 433 0142

A 15 day tour starting and ending in Windhoek and featuring the highlights of Namibia, including the world’s second largest canyon, the Fish River Canyon, Luderitz, 4x4 drive in the Namib Desert, Swakopmund, Damaraland and game drives in the Etosha National Park. The ultimate tour of Namibia with splendid scenery, exciting wildlife and ethnic diversity.

ITINERARY:

DAY 1 – SATURDAY WINDHOEK - KALAHARI DESERT
Depart Windhoek, drive via Rehoboth and into the Kalahari Desert. Scenic sunset drive (in open vehicles). Overnight in the Kalahari Desert. [D]

DAY 2 – SUNDAY KALAHARI DESERT- FISH RIVER CANYON
Drive through Kalahari, see Kokerboom (Quiver tree) forest near Keetmanshoop. Continue via Naute Dam, view the Fish River Canyon’s spectacular northern fringes. Overnight near Fish River Canyon. [BD]

DAY 3 – MONDAY FISH RIVER CANYON - LÜDERITZ
Travel to Aus. Possibility to see desert adapted horses on entering Namib Desert. Arrive in Lüderitz around midday. Afternoon scenic drive around southern peninsula. Overnight in Lüderitz. [BD]

DAY 4 – TUESDAY LÜDERITZ - MALTAHÖHE
Visit Kolmanskop, a deserted diamond town and museum. Visit Duwisib Castle in the afternoon. Continue to Maltahöhe region for overnight. [BD]

DAY 5 – WEDNESDAY MALTAHÖHE - NAMIB NAUKLUFT PARK
Early start to visit Sossusvlei. Undertake 4x4 scenic drive into the heart of the Namib Desert. Visit Sesriem Canyon and Solitaire en route past Naukluft Mountains. Overnight near Namib Naukluft Park. [BD]

DAY 6 – THURSDAY NAMIB NAUKLUFT PARK - SWAKOPMUND
Drive through Kuiseb Canyon towards coast. Enjoy a packed lunch. See the ‘Welwitschia Mirabilis’ plants said to grow older than a 1000 years and visit Moon Landscape. Arrive in Swakopmund late afternoon. Overnight in Swakopmund. [BD+LP]

DAY 7 – FRIDAY SWAKOPMUND (UNESCORTED)
Day at leisure in Swakopmund. Book an optional day tour. Overnight in Swakopmund. [B]

DAY 8 – SATURDAY SWAKOPMUND (UNESCORTED)
Day at leisure. Overnight in Swakopmund. [BD]

DAY 9 – SUNDAY SWAKOPMUND - DAMARALAND
Early departure towards Henties Bay. Visit Twyfelfontein and the Organ Pipes en-route to Damaraland. Packed lunch. Arrive at remote lodge in the afternoon. Overnight in Damaraland. [BD+LP]

DAY 10 – MONDAY DAMARALAND
Morning and afternoon outing with specialist guides. Introduction to rich flora and fauna of this semi-desert. Search for elusive Desert Rhino and Desert Elephant. Optional visit to the nomadic Himba tribe (subject to availability and for own account min 2 pax, book in advance). Return to lodge late afternoon. Overnight in Damaraland. [BD+LP]

DAY 11 – TUESDAY DAMARALAND - OTJIWARONGO
Depart Damaraland, one of the last real wilderness areas in Africa, continue via Kamanjab to Outjo, and private game farm. Late afternoon game drive. Overnight near Otjiwarongo at private game lodge. [BD]

DAY 12 – WEDNESDAY OTJIWARONGO-ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Continue via Outjo to Etosha National Park. Game drive en route. Overnight at rest camp in the Park or private accommodation nearby. [BD]

DAY 13 – THURSDAY ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Full day in the park, exploring waterholes along this enormous saltpan. Overnight at rest camp in the Park or private accommodation nearby. [BD]

DAY 14 – FRIDAY ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Full day in park. Depart late afternoon. Overnight at private lodge on eastern border of Etosha. [BD]

DAY 15 – SATURDAY LAKE OTJIKOTO - WINDHOEK
Visit Lake Otjikoto and mine museum in Tsumeb. Continue via Otjiwarongo and Okahandja. Visit Herero graves and local handicraft market. Arrive in Windhoek, late afternoon, where tour ends. [B]

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Departs From: Windhoek
Duration: 15 days/14 nights
Routing: Windhoek - Fish River Canyon - Swakopmund - Etosha National Park - Etosha National Park
Includes: 14 breakfast, 3 lunch packs, 13 dinner, accommodation, non alcoholic drinks on board, transport in air-conditioned vehicles and guide, porterage, entrance fees and sightseeing as specified.
Price Per Person (1/12/07-30/11/08): ZAR 23390.00
Price Per Person (1/12/08-30/11/09): ZAR28010.00
Please Note: * Rates based on per person sharing. Single Supplement Fee is ZAR 3650.00
Tour Code: STSNE15
Tour Operated By: Springbok Atlas
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Note: Minimum 2, max 16 passangers travelling.
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