Departure: Departs Cape Town at 06h30
Duration: 14-Days / 13-Nights (Ends: Windhoek at +- 16h00)
Price: From €1 075.00 per person sharing (01/01/07 - 31/12/07)
Local Payment: R1 200.00 per person
GROUPS UP TO 12 PEOPLE PER VEHICLE:

DAY 1: CAPE TOWN
» Departing, after a tour briefing, from Cape Town at 08:00am we visit the African Penguin colony en route to Cape Point Nature Reserve and spend the rest of the day relaxing on Hout Bay beach
» We sample some of Cape Town's culinary wonders at a local restaurant in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. (own expense)
» [Lion's Head Lodge ---]

DAY 2: CEDARBERG
» The Cedarberg is a massive rocky wilderness where giant sandstone boulders have been sculpted by wind and rain into bizarre and artistic shapes
» In the afternoon we explore the rugged landscape on foot
» camping BLD

DAY 3: GARIEP RIVER
» We make our way into the more arid regions and entering Namibia, we camp at the Gariep River
» Time free for swimming and relaxing or you can adventure down the river in canoes (own expense)
» camping BLD

DAY 4: FISH RIVER CANYON
» We make our way to Fish River canyon, the second largest canyon in the world
» In the afternoon we watch as a spectacular sunset slips over the canyon’s rim
» camping BLD

DAYS 5/6: NAMIB DESERT
» Towering red sand dunes of Sossusvlei form the gateway into the Namib Desert
» We will walk to Sossusvlei, explore Sesriem Canyon and watch dramatic sunsets over the world’s highest sand dunes
» camping BLD

DAYS 7/8: SWAKOPMUND
» Lunar landscapes and the prehistoric Welwitchia plants surround the coastal town of Swakopmund
» Day free to explore the town or try quad biking / dune boarding (own expense)
» We enjoy evening restaurant meals (own expense) and overnight in a guest house
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DAY 9: SPITZKOP
» Two days of beautiful desert landscapes
» We move north along the arid coast to the Cape Cross seal colony before heading inland to set up camp under the Spitzkoppe, huge granite domes rising out of the desert
» Enjoy a magnificent sunset
» camping BLD

DAY 10: UGAB WILDERNESS
» Our next stop is the Brandberg where we camp next to the dry Ugab River bed, home to the rare desert elephants
» We explore the mountains on foot with our local guides, who lead us through this region adorned with rock art
» camping BLD

DAYS 11/12: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
» Etosha National Park, “the great white place of dry water”, in the game rich northwest corner of Namibia offers a variety of wildlife
» We take game drives around the huge dry pan to find the elephants, herds of antelope and lions around the waterholes before we camp at Okaukuejo with its flood-lit waterhole
» (Subject to animal movements we may use any of the 3 camps in Etosha.)
» camping BLD

DAY 13: WINDHOEK
» The charm of the city of Windhoek lies in its harmonious blend of African and European cultures and the friendliness of its people
» We visit the cosmopolitan capital and enjoy a restaurant meal (own expense)
» guest house BL-

DAY 14: KALAHARI
» Tour ends in Windhoek at the guest house after breakfast
» Tour ends
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INCLUDES:
» Accommodation: 9x nights camping, 1x night hotel (Cape Town), 2x nights bungalows (Swakopmund), 1x night guesthouse (Windhoek)
» Meals: All meals when camping (unless otherwise stipulated above)
» Group: Size: 4-12 Participants
» Transfers: Airport transfers (+-US$ 15.00 p/p) may be pre- booked
» Guided: English
Please Note:
» The itinerary will depend on local conditions
» Local Payment: A local payment is required on this safari and this will be collected by the tour leader on departure. This covers a portion of the local operational costs including entrance and park fees. This ensures that a major portion of your tour price goes directly into the country you are visiting, benefiting local communities and contributing to the conservation of the area

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