N$ 10850

Departure: Scheduled departure dates.
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights.
Accommodation: Two per Room / Permanent Tent.
Group Size: Minimum 4, Maximum 23
Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris.

Day 1: South Africa – Cederberg Mountain Region
» Leaving Cape Town, there’s one last photo stop at Table View for a spectacular panorama of Table Mountain.
» On the way to the Cederberg we visit the !Kwa ttu people just outside Yzterfontein. Here we enjoy a San guided tour & museum visit.
» After the 3hr tour we sit down for some lunch at the restaurant and then continue to the campsite where your guides will give you a full briefing on the tour.
» Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Namibia – Gariep (Orange) River
» Today we travel through the Northern Cape and Namaqualand, stopping at the remote town of Springbok for any last requirements.
» After crossing the Namibian border we check in to the lovely chalets overlooking the river that forms the border between South Africa and Namibia.
» Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Gariep (Orange) River – Fish River Canyon
» This morning there’s the optional chance to canoe down the Gariep River (in the summer) or to spend some time relaxing in the camp along the river.
» After lunch we travel north to the Fish River Canyon and take a scenic hike along the rim in order to gain some perspective as to just how large this natural phenomena is, later we return to Ai-Ais to check in to our accommodation and enjoy the hot springs.
» Optional Activities: Half-Day Canoe Adventure.
» Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Ai-Ais - Kokerboom Forest
» This morning we travel into the Kalahari area of Namibia in order to visit the Kokerboom Forest.
» The Kokerboom is sometimes known as the Quiver Tree as it was often used by the indigenous Khoisan people for making quivers for their arrows.
» In the afternoon there is the option of some historical sightseeing on the farm that our guesthouse owns.
» Optional Activities: Kalahari Sundowner, Historical Sightseeing on farm.
» Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Bushman Community – Namib-Naukluft Park
» The Namib-Naukluft NP is one of Namibia’s geographic gems.
» There are massive sand dunes in the Sossusvlei desert area as well as the remarkable landscape.
» After an optional morning’s tribal interaction with the !Xung (San) people we travel to the Namib and stay the night outside the park. Optional Activities: African Tribal interaction.
» Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Namib-Naukluft National Park
» We have a full day in the Namib-Naukluft National Park that starts by being transported in to Sossusvlei, where we are joined by a local desert guide.
» Exploring on foot, this local guide will share detailed knowledge of this ecosystem.
» Later we transfer to Dune 45 where you have the chance to hike up the dune for an amazing view and photo opportunity.
» In the afternoon there’s a short walk into the Sesriem Canyon.
» On our return to Hammerstein it is possible to spend some time with one of the resident big cats.
» Optional Activities: Wild Cat Walk.
» Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Days 7-8: Swakopmund - Safari Ends
» We cross the Tropic of Capricorn on our way from the Atlantic Coast.
» Our first stop is Walvis Bay where we may see some flamingos.
» Then it’s on to Swakopmund, the adventure capital of Namibia, where you will be briefed on the many optional activities available. Your tour ends after breakfast on the morning of day 8.
» Optional Activities: Dinner, Quad biking, Sand boarding, Sky Diving, Scenic Flights etc.
» Meals: Breakfast x 2, Lunch x 1, Dinner x 1

Included in this safari;
- Meals as indicated on the itinerary (unless otherwise specified, all meals are prepared & served at the Nomad truck).
- Accommodation.
- Registered guides and transport.
- We also include some of the activities.
- These activities are listed below in the day-by-day descriptions.

Excluded from this safari;
- All items of a personal nature, alcohol, snacks, souvenirs, tips and optional activities (see list for an indication of prices).