15 Day Classic Namibia Tour (STSNE15)
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DEPARTS
Weekly on Saturdays
DURATION
15 days/14 nights
ROUTING
WINDHOEK - FISH RIVER CANYON - SWAKOPMUND - DAMARALAND - ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK - WINDHOEK
INCLUDES
14 breakfasts, 2 lunchpacks, 1 lunch, 13 dinners, accommodation, water on board, transport in air-conditioned vehicles and guide, porterage, entrance fees and sightseeing as specified.
VALIDITY
Rate valid from 01 November 2007 to 31 October 2008
Price (per person sharing) from ZAR 22430
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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. View the Fish River Canyons 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)
Visit Walvis Bay lagoon in the morning. Afternoon 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 3 pax, book in advance). Return to lodge late afternoon. Overnight in Damaraland. [BD+L]
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 or rest camp on eastern border of Etosha. [BD]
DAY 15 - SATURDAY ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK - 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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