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 is a combination of (NSC003) 3 Day Sossusvlei Link Safari +
(NSC002) 3 Day Etosha Link Safari = (NSC006) 6 Day Taste of Namibia Safari.
This tour includes magnificent views from the Spreetshoogte Pass, Dune 45,
Sossusvlei (with some of the worlds highest sand dunes) Deadvlei and the Namib
Desert. Highlights on this tour includes: Spreetshoogte Pass, Namib Desert,
Sossusvlei Dunes, Sesriem Gorge, combined with the
classical Namibian Etosha
Safari. The Etosha National Park has over 114 mammal species, 350 bird species
and 21 vegetation types.
On this safari trip we offer two days of game driving including an afternoon
game drive upon arrival, a full day game driving across the Park and a morning
drive before returning to Windhoek.
There are no minimum numbers and no single supplements. The
price is virtually fully inclusive. Included in the price of the trip there is
one night, (day three), spent in a quality Windhoek guest-house. |
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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 the (NSC012) 8 Day
Delta and Falls Safari.
ITINERARY:
Day 1
Windhoek – Etosha National Park
We will collect you from your accommodation in Windhoek on the morning of
departure. Pick up time will be between 08:00 & 08:30.
We will travel north, passing through farmland and stopping at small towns
along the way, we aim to arrive at Etosha National Park in the middle
afternoon.
We game drive our way through the park, stopping at waterholes along the way,
looking for some of Etosha’s big-game out for a drink.
We will arrive at Namutoni Camp at about sunset when the park gates close for
the night. We make camp and there is time to relax before dinner is served.
After your evening meal there are still more chances to see Etosha's big game
at Namutoni's floodlit waterhole. Situated on the boundary of the Namutoni and
easily reachable on foot, elephants are regular visitors here and there is a
good chance of seeing other species of game as well.
Accommodation: Camping in Etosha
Day 2
Etosha National Park
A full day's game driving. 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 Namutoni side of the park.
We stop at Halali for a rest and a leisurely lunch. There is time to visit the
Halali waterhole and to make use of the swimming pool and bar facilities
before continuing on our way and game driving down to Okaukuejo.
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.
Accommodation: Camping in Etosha
Day 3
Windhoek
We have time for a short, final game drive this morning before leaving
Etosha and beginning our journey south. 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. Okahandja is 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.
Accommodation: Guest House in Windhoek
Day 4
Windhoek – Sesriem
You will be collected from your accommodation 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
Sesriem during the late afternoon and we have time to drive out to one of the
nearby dunes to watch the colours on distant mountains to the east, glow and
change.
Accommodation: Sesriem Campsite
Day 5
Namib Naukluft Park - Sesriem – Sossusvlei
A pre-dawn start to see the sunrise in the dunes. We drive a further 60 km
into the desert and have our breakfast as the colours grow across the
landscape.
To reach Sossusvlei itself we walk for 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 horn 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 and 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.
Accommodation: Sesriem Campsite
Day 6
Windhoek
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:
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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