ANGOLA - Private Guided
4x4 Safari
17 Days / 16 Nights - Wildlife & Cultures Safari
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Tour Information:
TOUR CODE:
AGS007
Safari Type:
Private Guided 4x4 Mobile Overland Safari
Style:
Semi-participation camping safari
Duration:
17 Days / 16 Nights
Departure Date:
Any time on request
Departure Location:
Windhoek - Namibia
Tour Ends:
Windhoek - Namibia
Transport:
4x4 Vehicle
Group Size:
Minimum 2 - Maximum 6 people per vehicle
Country Visited:
NAMIBIA & ANGOLA
Routing Highlights:
Windhoek Etosha National Park Opuwo Ruacana Ochinjau Cahama Lubango
Feradu - Tomwa - Fos do Cunene - Ijona- Ruacana - Oshakati Otjiwarongo -
Windhoek
This comfortable guided camping safari visits the famous Etosha National
Park and continues to explore the southern frontiers of Angola. This safari
focuses on the diverse local cultures and tribes of the region and offers
spectacular sceneries. |
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Please contact us for advice & information on how to reach the
starting point to
begin this safari and how to continue

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ITINERARY:
Day 1
Windhoek Etosha National Park
Guests will be met at Windhoek International Airport, after all formalities
is completed we will head north through the towns of Okahandja, Otjiwarongo,
Otavi and Tsumeb to the Etosha National Park. Our first night will be in
Namutoni Camp. After we have set up camp we will do a short game drive if
time permits. Your guides will prepare dinner Namibian style over the open
fire. After dinner the guides will do a safari briefing in detail. All the
camps in Etosha do have floodlit waterholes where wildlife can be viewed
during night.
Day 2
Etosha National Park
After breakfast we will break up camp and do a whole day game drive to our
next camp for overnight Okakuejo. Lunch will be en-route. We can expect to
see Lion, Elephant, Zebra, Oryx and Springbok to name a few. We will visit
various water holes in the park were wildlife come to drink. While the
guides prepare dinner, guests are welcome to visit the waterhole.
Day 3
Etosha National Park - Opuwo
After breakfast we will drive north-west through the park (where only
operators are permitted) to exit the park at Otjiwazando. This part of the
Etosha is not accessible for other visitors. We will have lunch at the gate.
After lunch we will drive further north-west to Opuwo, the administrative
town of the Kunene Region, arriving late afternoon. Guides will prepare
dinner and guests are welcome to explore the town on foot and visit the open
markets were Himba and Herero tribes are selling crafts and curios.
Day 4
Opuwo Ruacana (Namibia)
After breakfast we will drive further north to Ruacana on the border of
Namibia and Angola. Arriving at our camp about lunch time. Guest can explore
the Kunene river or just relax. You might see your first crocodile. We can
also visit the Ruacana Falls - the falls provide fresh water to the northern
part of Namibia and the southern part of Angola. It is a valuable source of
hydro-electric power and one of the main attractions of Namibia - about 120m
deep and 700m wide. Guides will prepare dinner.
Day 5
Ruacana (Namibia) Chitadu (Angola)
After breakfast we will cross the border between Namibia and Angola. Be
prepared - this procedure can take up to 3 hours. We will drive north
through a small town Chitadu, Due to the road conditions, driving will be
very slow. On our way, we will pass abandoned millitary vehicles that were
destroyed in the war. We will set up camp in the bush for the first night
near Ochinjau. Guides will prepare dinner and guest can sit around the fire.
We will have mobile showers and guests are welcome to take a quick shower.
(hot water will be available for hot showers)
Day 6
Cahama
After breakfast we will continue very slowly towards Cahama, another small
town. Today will be scenery and we will meet some of the local population on
our way. We will set up camp in the bush again, guides will prepare dinner.
Day 7
Lubango
After breakfast we will head for the city of Lubango & the marvel at the
breathtaking Leba pass that winds its way up the mountain to the height of
1845 meters above sea level. Lubango is set in a lush tropical valley
guarded by the statue of Christ build high above on cliffs overlooking the
city. The statue is the only one of 3 in the world and is a replica of the
one found in Rio de Janeiro. Lubango is a city with rich Portuguese heritage
and a mix of Africa. Dinner and overnight.
Day 8
Tunda Vala Escarpment - Namibe
After breakfast we will visit the Tunda Vala escarpment. This volcanic
fissure climbs to 2600m (8528 ft) above sea level and offers a breathtaking
view over rolling hills and well above the clouds! We will leave for Feradu
driving through the town of Namibe. Feradu is on the coast and we will set
up camp on a private beach. Guests are welcome to take a swim in the ocean
before dinner and overnight.
Day 9
Namibe - Tomwa
After breakfast guest can explore the town of Namibe with its open fish
markets. Fishing on this coastline is legendary. Scenery will be desert.
Thereafter we will leave for Tomwa a small town on the coast, with the main
industry as fishing. Tonight we will overnight in self catering
accommodation.
Day 10 & 11
Atlanic Beach Driving - Foz do Cunene
After breakfast we will explore the surrounding area with sand dunes, rock
formations and lakes. Today will be the start of our desert adventure with a
230km beach and desert sand driving. Beach driving is a unique experience
and not permitted in many countries and makes this journey very exciting.
This drive can only be done at spring tide as the coast is bordered by high
dunes which fall precipitously into the sea. Join us in our excitement as we
squeeze the vehicles between the ocean and the enormous sand dunes. (Not to
worry our guides are specially trained on all terrain driving and are
experts in what they do)We will set up camp more or less in the middle of
the route.
Behind the dunes are a number of green oases and near the south end of Baia
dos Tigres are vast lagoons with fish, birds such as Pelicans, Flamingos and
wildlife such as Oryx. In the two days we will pass two shipwrecks, fossil
plants called the Welwitchia Mirabillis (the only other place you will find
them is in the north western part of Namibia it can be 1000 years old) We
will arrive at Foz do Cunene in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight -
tonight your guides will prepare fresh fish from the ocean over the open
fire.
Day 12 &13
Parque National du Iona
Today we will leave the sandy part of our journey away from the coast line
to more rocky landscapes. We will drive through the Parque National du Iona
- the scenery is similar to the Kunene region in Namibia and spectacular to
travel through. We will come across many Himba villages. The Himbas still
dress and live according to their ancient traditions. The tribes are nomadic
and in this part of the world not use to foreign faces. We will visit some
of their villages and you will be able to observe there way of living and
learn more about their culture. We will set up camp in the wild again -
guides will prepare dinner.
Day 14
Espenheira - Ljona
After breakfast we will continue our journey along the southern part of
Angola driving east to Ruacana. Today will be scenery and wildlife such as
Oryx and Springbok. We will drive through little towns such as Espenheira
and Ljona. We will overnight near the boarder to cross over to Namibia early
in the morning.
Day 15
Angola Namibia, Owamboland
Today we will do the border crossing between Angola and Namibia, it will
take us more or less 3 hours after which we will drive east to Oshakati (Owamboland)
the administrative centre for the Oshona Region. This is the area were 50%
of the Namibian population live and is home to the Owambo people. Here you
will find modern shopping centres, banks and hotels. The African character
is preserved by the numerous stands and road-side kitchens lining the
streets and the markets were you can find anything that the heart might
desire - from colorful clothing to fresh meat hanging from the tree
butcheries. Dinner and overnight.
Day 16
Otjiwanrongo
Today we will drive south through the region to the town of Tsumeb - on the
way we will visit a traditional Owambo village were you can observe their
tradition and way of living. We will also make a quick stop at the Otjikoto
lake near Tsumeb before proceeding to Otjiwarongo were we will overnight in
a local guesthouse.
Day 17
Windhoek
After breakfast we will head for Windhoek passing through Okahandja where we
will stop at the local woodcarvers market were guest can buy hand carved
items. Afterwards we will drop you at the Windhoek International Airport in
time for your departure.
NOTES:
Bookings have to be made at least 60 days prior to arrival for
administrative formalities
GENERAL INFORMATION:
4x4 Toyota Landcruisers will be used for the safaris
We will have a satellite telephone at all time
There will be at all times 2 driver guides with the guests
Mobile showers will be set up for clients at the bush camps
Chemical toilets will be available for female guest
Guest will have stretchers to sleep on
House wine will be available for guest during dinner other alcoholic
drinks will be excluded.
We will use 3m x 3m tents for 2 persons
All meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner will be included while on safari
Guest only need money for personal effects, Telephone calls if necessary.
All domestic and International flights are excluded
All camping equipment will be supplied except sleeping bags
Luggage must be in a soft bag, space restriction.
Documentation Required for foreign visitors:
We will apply for
a invitation letter to visit Angola for every guest and forward the letters
via Email to them. We need 21 days to get the letters from Angola.
Guest have to apply for there own visas at the Angolan embassy/Consulate in
there respective country.
To apply for the visitor letter we will need the following information :
1. Guest name and surname
2. Passport number
3. Expire date of passport
4. Physical address of guest
Our
safaris are merely suggested itineraries and therefore can be
tailor-made
to suit your specific needs:
- Routes can be amended
according to your preference
- Accommodation can be
changed to suit your style and budget
- Accommodation meal
basis can be booked according
to your requirements
- Extra nights can be added
depending on your arrival and departure flight times and the
pace that you want to travel
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