Rates:
From NAM$ 16 990.00 per person sharing - 2010
(Namibian dollar is the same as the South African Rand)

Departure: Scheduled or tailor made.
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights.
Accommodation: Combination camping and accommodated safari.
Group Size: Minimum 2, Maximum 12
Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris.

Day 1: Kaoko Otavi
» Departing from Palmwag Lodge to Sesfontein and Opuwo over the Sesfontein Pass.
» The trail continues in a westerly direction and stops for a short visit at Kaoko Otavi.
» Encounter various Ovahimba families.
» Camping on the banks of the Hoarusib River.

Day 2: Orupembe
» Time and again one meets Ovahimba families and the guest will have, if not today, the opportunity to explore an Ovahimba village as well as a traditional hut.
» The guest learns about the old customs and way of life of this nomadic tribe.
» The Ovahimba gratefully accept sugar, confectionery, tobacco and other trinkets as gifts.
» Overnight open camp in the region of Orupembe, a large Ovahimba settlement.

Day 3: Kunene
» We continue into the western part of Kaokoland into the Hartmann Valley.
» Our destination today is Camp Serra Cafema.
» Fully furnished twin/ double premier living units en suite, with hot and cold water, a swimming pool, small bar – all this in a relaxing atmosphere under lovely shady anatrees (Faidherbia albida) on the banks of the mighty Kunene River.

Day 4: Kunene
» Today guests are indulged with a guided 4x4 sightseeing tour, hike in the gorges and valleys of the Hartmann Valley, a boat trip on the Kunene River and visit an Ovahimba family in the vicinity of the camp.
» The Hartmann Valley is unique and offers the guests the opportunity to enjoy, in perfect solitude; nature at it's purest.

Day 5: Orupembe
» Today we say "Adieu Camp Cafema" and embark on our return journey to Palmwag.
» Via Rooidrom the journey takes us through the western Kaokoland to Orupembe.
» We traverse almost deserted contrasting landscapes, ranging from desert to the Kaokohighland.
» Camping on the communal camp site at Purros.

Day 6: Hoanib River
» After breakfast the journey continues in a southerly direction through the beautiful Hoarusib River Valley towards the Hoanib River.
» With a bit of luck the desert elephant can be sighted. Camping in one of the many branches of the Hoanib River.
» Small herds of elephant often stroll past the camp unhindered.

Day 7: Palmwag Lodge
» Break up camp and game drive in search for elephants.
» After a short sojourn at Sesfontein, a one-time Schutztruppen outpost which functions as a lodge nowadays, the journey takes us back to Palmwag Lodge.
» End of Tour.

Included in this safari;
- Travelling costs as per itinerary; game drives, activities, entrance- and park fees
- Accommodation in two-man tents / double rooms
- Full board, refreshment drinks en route, house wine and beer at dinner whilst camping
- Experienced guiding in English or German
- VAT and Bed levy

Excluded from this safari;
- Expenses of a personal nature, i.e. laundry, telephone, gratuities, souvenirs, etc
- Personal-, medical- and evacuation insurances
- Additional activities
- Alcoholic beverages and drinks