NAMIBIA - Scheduled Guided
Tours & Safaris Scheduled
Guided Camping Tours Overview
6
Day - Taste of Namibia Safari
TOUR INFORMATION:
TOUR CODE:
NSC006
Safari Type:
Scheduled Guided Tour
(Guaranteed
Departure Dates)
Style:
Camping (limited
participation, assisted camping)
Duration:
6 Days / 5 Nights
Departure Date:
Saturdays (weekly)
Departure Location:
Windhoek - Namibia
Tour Ends:
Windhoek - Namibia
Routing Highlights:
Windhoek – Etosha National Park – Windhoek - Namib Naukluft Park - Sesriem –
Sossusvlei - Windhoek
This safari has a guaranteed departure every Saturday of the year, with a
minimum of 2 people. There is no single supplement, and the price is
virtually fully inclusive of everything you will need whilst travelling with
us. The style is limited participation, assisted camping. Included in the
price of the trip there is one night, (day three), spent in a quality
Windhoek guest-house. Collection time is between 08:00 & 08:30 from anywhere
within the Windhoek city limits. |
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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 the departure point
of
this safari and how to continue afterwards…
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Suggested Safari Combination Options:
Two of the world’s natural wonders, the Okavango Delta and the mighty Victoria
Falls can also be included by combining this trip with our 8 day Delta and
Falls Safari.
ITINERARY:
Day 1
Windhoek – Okaukuejo camp, Etosha National Park (450 km) (LD) (camping)
You will be collected between 08:00 & 08:30.
A long drive this morning, we will travel north passing through farmland and
stopping at small towns along the way, we aim to arrive at the main camp in
Etosha, Okaukuejo, Etosha in the middle afternoon. After entering Etosha we
game drive our way through to the Okaukuejo camp where we will check in and
make camp.
After your evening meal there are still more chances to see Etosha's big
game at Okaukuejo’s floodlit waterhole, situated on the boundary of our camp
and easily reachable on foot.
Okaukuejo is famous for its waterhole, which has been described as one of
the "best game viewing opportunities in Southern Africa". Situated on the
doorstep of our camp, black rhino, elephant, lion and numerous species of
antelope are usually seen.
Day 2
Okaukuejo – East Etosha, Namutoni region (BLD) (camping)
A full day's game driving today and we leave early to enjoy the cool morning
air as we game drive our way through Etosha to Halali camp, situated in the
middle of the park.
Along the way we visit several waterholes and are afforded splendid views of
the massive Etosha Pan. The game viewing is usually excellent and we have
the chance to tick off a few new species that are not normally seen on the
Okaukuejo side of the park.
We stop at Halali camp for a rest and a leisurely lunch and there is time to
visit the Halali waterhole and to make use of the swimming pool and bar
facilities before continuing on to the eastern side of the park and our camp
in the Namutoni region.
Day 3
East Etosha – Windhoek (500km) (BL)
A long transit back to Windhoek, we are travelling on the main road, passing
through towns and rural areas and we will make time to make a stop in the
small town of Okahandja, the home of Namibia’s largest wood carving market.
The stalls operated on a local co-operative basis and are one of the best
places to shop for truly Namibian souvenirs.
We are due back into the city around 16:00 and you will be dropped off at
your accommodation on our return. This night’s accommodation is included in
the price of the safari but dinner tonight will be for the client’s own
account in a local restaurant.
Day 4
Windhoek – Namib Desert Camp, outside of the Namib Naukluft Park (350 km)
(LD) (camping)
You will be collected between 08:00 & 08:30.
We travel out over the Eros Mountains and along scenic roads, on our way
south-west to the desert. We also pass over part of the Naukluft Mountains
the Khomas Hochland range on our journey today and head down from Namibia’s
central plateau by way of the beautiful Remhoogte Pass.
Coming out of the mountains we reach open plains and from here it is only a
short distance to our next stop, the tiny town of Solitaire. We will stop
here for some refreshments before continuing on through desert scenery.
We cross some open grass savannah and farmlands before the terrain begins to
give way to the immense red sand dune desert of the Namib.
We aim to arrive at our camp during the late afternoon and watch the colours
glow and change on distant mountains to the east.
Day 5
Namib Desert Camp – Sossusvlei - Namib Desert Camp, outside of the Namib
Naukluft Park (camping) (BLD)
A pre dawn start is essential this morning as we want to catch the soft
light of the sunrise on the desert. After passing through Sesriem, the
gateway to the dunes and driving into the heart of the dune field, we reach
Sossusvlei itself by walking the last 5 km through the dunes.
The walk is like nothing else, in the cool of the morning, with soft
sunlight just beginning to play over the dunes creating a sharp light and
shadow contrast across the whole desert. Ancient mineral pans, stunted camel
thorn trees and the chance of seeing a gemsbok or maybe an ostrich make the
photo opportunities perfect.
We spend the morning in and around Sossusvlei, also visiting dune 45, and as
the day wears on we return to Sesriem for lunch to escape the heat of the
afternoon. As the day cools off in the late afternoon we will take a short
excursion to the Sesriem Canyon.
Day 6
Namib Desert Camp - Windhoek (450 km) (BL)
After breakfast we begin our journey, over the mountains and along scenic
roads, back to Windhoek. We will travel back by different roads, this time
climbing up to Windhoek and travelling by way of the massive Gamsberg Pass
in the Khomas Hochland Mountain Range on our way back to civilization.
We are due back into the city around 16:00 and you will be dropped off at
your accommodation on our return. Tonight the accommodation is not included
in the price of the safari.
TOUR NOTES:
Maximum group size is 14 people, with a minimum of 2 participants. Transport
for up to 8 people will be in a minibus and for 9 people and more in a
Toyota bus / truck.
The style of safari is limited participation, you will be asked to assist
put up and take down your own tent, and however there will be a camp
assistant to complete all the other campsite chores. Your tour guide will do
all the shopping, cooking and day-to-day organization of the safari. Unless
otherwise specified, all safaris will be conducted in English.
Includes:
1. All transport
2. Three meals a day (unless differently specified)
3. Tap drinking water
4. Tea & coffee in camp
5. All camping equipment
6. Park entrance fees
7. Camping fees
8. Professional guide
9. Camp Assistant
10. Pick up & drop off from accommodation in Windhoek
Excludes:
1. Sleeping bag (can be hired)
2. Alcoholic beverages
3. Soft drinks
4. Personal travel insurance
Useful items to bring with you:
1. Two litre water bottle
2. Torch
3. Towel
4. Sun hat
The tents are dome type, which are easy to assemble and your mattresses are
approximately 5 cm thick with your own mattress cover, and everyone has a
camp chair with a backrest.
Clients are limited to one soft, barrel type bag per person with maximum
weight of 15kg, one medium sized hand luggage bag, one medium sized camera
bag and a sleeping bag.
We suggest a sleeping bag range of “3 – 4 season”. Sleeping bags can be
hired by prior arrangement for the trip. When packing your clothing please
be aware that Namibian summer temperatures (December - March) can reach
45*C, and winter temperatures (June - September) can be as low as -5*C. The
rainy season is between December and April.
All evening meals on camping safaris, (unless stipulated), are cooked on an
open fire by your guide. Salads and fresh vegetables will be served where
possible, but please note in some areas this is not necessarily every day.
Fresh fruit will also be supplied when possible. Vegetarians can be catered
for but please notify us prior to safari departure.
Namibia is a low risk malarial destination but we recommend that seek
professional medical advice to enable you to make decisions on personal
malaria protection.
All tap water in Namibia has been purified or comes directly from boreholes
and is safe to drink. We supply tap drinking water but bottled mineral water
is easily available at shops and rest camps should you prefer to drink this.
Electrical plugs are 220 V and are 3 pin (round pin as opposed to square
pin). Adaptors can be purchased in Windhoek. It is possible to re-charge
batteries at some campsites.
It is customary to tip in Namibia, usually, around 10% at restaurants. Your
guide and assistant can be tipped at your own discretion but we ask that the
guide be tipped separately from your assistant.
GENERAL NOTES:
PASSPORTS
must be carried with you at all times whilst on safari and in the vehicle.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your safari
finishes/you leaving the country. You may not be allowed into Namibia if your
passport does not have the required 6 months; we cannot accept any
responsibility or refund on a safari in this scenario.
CURRENCY –
The Namibian Dollar (N$) is tied permanently 1-1 to the South African Rand
(SAR). SAR, notes and coins are legal tender in Namibia. Credit cards are
widely accepted at ATM’s. Traveller’s cheques can be changed only in major
towns but it is advisable to carry a limited amount of cash with you.
PERSONAL TRAVEL INSURANCE
is not included but is compulsory when travelling on any safari. Travel insurance is for your own
protection and we consider it to be an essential part of modern international
travel. Please consult your travel agent prior to leaving home or contact us.
VISA REQUIREMENTS –
Visas are your own responsibility; persons arriving without the relevant
visa for their safari will not be refunded in this scenario.
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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