Great Adventure Trips

Namibia

Namibia in Style / Namibia in Focus / Andersson's Safari / Cape to Namibia Self-Drive
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Classic Namibia Safari

DAY 1: WINDHOEK
Windhoek, with its lingering heritage of German architecture, activities and atmosphere is a city that can be visited throughout the year. The day is spent at leisure. We are met by our guide at the hotel reception for a briefing at +-18h00. Villa Verdi (or similar accommodation) (Dinner own arrangements).

DAY 2/3: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
This park is one of the most important reserves and game sanctuaries in Africa. Our exclusive camp is set up on a private concession from where we enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives, visiting the famous Etosha Pan and numerous waterholes. Luxury mobile safari. (All meals).

DAY 4: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Tonight is spent at one of the Park rest camps, in the comfort of en-suite bungalows. The floodlit waterhole at the camp offers an amazing spectacle with an array of animals visiting throughout the night. En-suite bungalows (All meals).

DAY 5/6: DAMARALAND - TWYFELFONTEIN AREA
An early morning drive takes us to our exclusive camp in Damaraland. The changing colours of the surrounding landscapes are enjoyed on a guided sunset walk with explanations of the unique flora and geology of the area. The following morning we visit the Twyfelfontein area with walks to view the rock engravings, Organ Pipes and the Burnt Mountain. Luxury mobile safari. (All meals).

DAY 7: SWAKOPMUND
Travelling through Damaraland we reach the coast with a visit to Cape Cross Seal Colony, one of the largest mainland seal colonies in the world. Swakopmund, with its German colonial atmosphere, is the principal coastal resort of Namibia. Time is spent at leisure to enjoy the charm of this old town or to undertake one of the many optional activities on offer (scenic flights, hot air ballooning etc. - own expense). Hotel Eberwein (or similar accommodation) (All meals, excluding dinner).

DAY 8/9: NAMIB DESERT / SESRIEM
Driving via the Moon landscape we stop to view the unusual prehistoric Welwitschia plant, a dwarf tree flourishing on the moisture of the Atlantic Coast. Its lifespan is estimated at more than 1,000 years. We travel via the Kuiseb Canyon en-route to our camp on the edge of the Namib Desert. The following morning is an early departure for Sossusvlei, stopping in the dune belt to enjoy the changing colours of the world's highest sand dunes. The morning is spent walking amongst the dunes of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. En-route back to camp we enjoy a short hike through the Sesriem Canyon and sunset in the dunes surrounding our camp. Luxury mobile safari. (All meals, excluding lunch day 8).

DAY 10: WINDHOEK
Climbing through the mountains of the Namib Naukluft Park, we arrive in Windhoek in the early afternoon +-14h00. (Breakfast only).

The exact itinerary will depend on local conditions.

Luxury Mobile Safari: A safari team pre-erects/ dismantles the camp and attends to all duties.
Accommodation: 6 nights walk-in safari tents furnished with 2 comfortable beds, linen, blankets, pillows and en-suite bathroom with shower and toilet. 3 nights hotel/ chalet accommodation in Windhoek, Etosha and Swakopmund.
Meals: All meals with table wine in the evening while on safari. Drinks are excluded and may be purchased en-route. Excludes lunches & dinners in Windhoek and Swakopmund.
Group Size: 2-8/9 participants.
Transfers: Airport transfers are provided in Windhoek on day 1 and day 10.

2007 Prices: Jan.-March = 2169 euros, April-June and Nov.-Dec.= 2394 euros, July -Oct. = 2519 euros. Single supplement 1094 euros
*** Please note in 2007 this itinerary will be shortened by 1 day ***

2007 Dates: Feb. 7-16, Feb. 20-March 1, March 7-16, March 20-29, April 4-13, April 17-26, May 2-11, May 15-24, June 6-15, June 19-28, July 4-13, July 17-26, Aug. 1-10, Aug. 14-23, Sept. 5-14, Sept. 18-27, Oct. 3-12, Oct. 16-25, Nov. 7-16, Nov. 20-29, Dec. 11-20, Dec. 24-Jan. 2

Guaranteed to go in 2007 with minimum of 2 people.