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Departure: Scheduled departure dates.
Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights.
Accommodation: wo 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
» he 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
Day 7-8: Swakopmund
» 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.
» Optional Activities: Dinner, Quad biking, Sand boarding, Sky Diving, Scenic Flights etc.
» Meals: Breakfast x 2, Lunch x 1, Dinner x 1
» Overnight: Dunedin Star Guest House
Day 9: Kamanjab - Himba Tribe
» Today we head inland towards Kamanjab in the north-west of Namibia.
» The following morning we will spend time with some of the semi-nomadic Himba people.
» The Himba are a pastoral people and are easily recognisable by their unique style of hair and dress
» Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10-11: Etosha National Park
» We travel south-east to Etosha NP.
» The open plains allow spectacular elevated game viewing from the truck whilst on game drives.
» Our quality bungalow accommodation is inside the park at Okaukuejo and/or Halali which both boast floodlit night water holes where the animals come regularly to drink.
» Optional Activities: Morning or Night Drive with expert Namibian Game Ranger
» Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12: Windhoek - Safari Ends
» En-route to Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, we stop at a craft market where you can buy authentic African carvings and paintings.
» On arrival in Windhoek we take a short driving tour around the city, and there’s some free time to explore the centre.
» Your tour ends on arrival in Windhoek, but it is nice to join the group for a final meal out at Joe’s Beer House.
» Optional Activities: Dinner out
» Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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).
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