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Tours Overview & Prices
7 Day - Classic Namibia Cultural Tour
Routing Highlights:
Herero Graves, “Open Air Museum”, Bushmen ‘historic living village’, Ombili
Foundation,
Nakambale Museum, Ndonga Homestead, traditional African lunch, Himba Kraal,
game drive at private lodge, Western Etosha N. P. - only accessible to
licensed Operators.
Tour Information:
TOUR CODE:
NSA016
Safari Type:
Scheduled Guided Tour
Style:
Accommodated
Duration:
7 Days / 6 Nights
Departure Date:
Mondays (see set departure dates below)
Departure Location:
Windhoek - Namibia
Tour Ends:
Windhoek - Namibia |
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NOTES:
This Group Safari itinerary can easily be converted
into a Private Safari
or a Self Drive Tour
Airport transfers and pre & post safari accommodation is not included but can be arranged on
request.
We also offer regional flights and coach
bookings.
Please contact us for advice & information on how to reach departure
point of
this safari and how to continue afterwards…
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ITINERARY:
Day 1
Monday
Early departure. Visit Kavango woodcarver’s market and Herero graves at
Okahandja – the former tribal centre of the Herero. Gain insight into rural
life of Namibian peoples at the “Cultural village” in Tsumeb and visit the
Mine museum.
D Tsumeb – preferably Makalani Hotel
Day 2
Tuesday
Travel to Treesleeper Camp near Tsintsabis, where San (Bushman) will show
you their traditional way of life in a “historic living village”. Proceed to
Ombili Foundation where attempts are made to help San to become “farmers”.
BD Eastern Boarder of Etosha – preferably Etosha Aoba Lodge or similar
Day 3
Wednesday
Drive north to buzzling Ovamboland. See Nakambale Museum at Olukondo a
former Finnish Mission station. See wheat-crushing, basket-weaving,
hair-plaiting and traditional dancing at Ngonga homestead. Traditional
lunch. Proceed to Oshakati.
BD + Lunch “4 O’s”- Region – preferably Oshakati Country Lodge
Day 4
Thursday
Travel through western Ovamboland, a region of flat, sandy plains dotted
with Makalani palms, savannah grasslands and Mopane woodlands. Different
attractions will be visited. Lunch en route (for own account). Continue to
Opuwo via Ruacana.
BD Kunene Region/Kaokoland – preferably Opuwo Country Hotel
Day 5
Friday
Visit a typical Himba settlement were a local guide will explain lifestyle
and culture of this half-nomadic people. Proceed south to a lodge at the
western border of Etosha National Park. Afternoon game drive will take place
at the lodge.
BD Western Boarder of Etosha – preferably Hobatere Lodge or similar
Day 6
Saturday
Travel through western Etosha National Park. See the “Sprokieswoud”
(Phantom Forest) where Moringa trees grow in big numbers. Game viewing
continues.
BD Etosha National Park – one of the Etosha rest camps
Day 7
Sunday
Short game drive in the morning before leaving the Etosha National Park.
Return to Windhoek. Lunch en route (for own account). Arrival in Windhoek in
the afternoon.
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Min 2, max 14 passengers
Includes:
6 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 6 Dinner, Accommodation, transport in
air-conditioned vehicles and guide, porterage, entrance fees, sightseeing as
specified, Extensive passenger liability insurance.
DEPARTURE DATES:
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Private Group departures are possible on any departure date on request
PLEASE NOTE:
The itinerary above is a guideline only and whilst we try to adhere to it
there may be circumstances when it may change – for example weather and/or
road conditions, seasonal daylight hours etc. Overnight stops on occasion may
be altered from those indicated above.
TOUR NOTES:
It is strongly recommended that you purchase comprehensive personal travel
insurance before you embark on your safari. Travel insurance is for your own
protection and we consider it to be an essential part of modern international
travel.
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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