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DUNES + NORTHERN
NAMIBIA 9 DAYS
DAY 1 SESRIEM
- We collect you from your accommodation
and depart from Chameleon Backpackers Lodge, Windhoek 9h00am.
Roadside lunch in the desert near the famous Gamsberg Mountain
and we arrive mid afternoon and set up camp under the ancient
camel thorn trees. We climb Elim's Dune before sunset or take
a desert walk back to camp. Dinner prepared by the guide with
group assistance and evening is spent around the campfire. (L,D)
DAY 2 SESRIEM
- we rise before dawn and travel to Dune
45 for the sunrise. Further on we stop at the 2x2 car park and
walk through this unique sand sea to the towering dunes at Sossusvlei.
We explore this area on foot and also visit Dead Vlei and Narra
Vlei. We return to camp after lunch and then visit Sesriem Canyon
this afternoon. Dinner prepared by guide with group assistance
and evening spent around the camp fire. (B,L,D) NOTE: optional
4x4 transfer available to and from Sossusvlei from 2x2 car park
at clients own expense
DAY 3 SWAKOPMUND - early
breakfast and leisurely drive through the Namib Desert to the
lagoon at Walvis Bay. Here we look for the many aquatic birds
that make their home here such as flamingos, pelicans, avocets,
cormorants and many more. We arrive at our bungalows for lunch
and you have the afternoon at leisure to enjoy optional activities
such as quadbiking, scenic flights and tandem parachuting. Overnight
bungalows on a twin share basis. (B,L,D)
DAY 4 SPITZKOPPE
- this morning you have free time
to visit the museum, explore the town, visit the aquarium or partake
in optional activities such as sand boarding and quadbiking. After
lunch we drive north up the Skeleton Coast to the Cape Cross Seal
Colony where there can be up to 100,000 cape fur seals. We arrive
at Spitzkoppe late afternoon and set up camp. Dinner prepared
by the guide with group assistance. Evening spent under a million
stars. Overnight remote bush camp. (B,L,D)
DAY 5 ABA HUAB - early
morning guided walk to Bushman's Paradise. Our drive through to
our camp takes us through some beautiful and dramatic landscapes
and we keep our eyes peeled for the rare and elusive desert elephant.
We arrive at camp mid afternoon and have lunch, this afternoon
at Twyfelfontein we take a local guide to explore this unique
area. We also visit the Organ Pipes, Burnt Mountain near sunset.
Dinner prepared by guide with group assistance. (B,L,D)
DAY
6 OKAUKEUJO, ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK - we pick up fresh supplies
at Outjo and then game drive to the park gate for lunch. We then
game drive to camp and after setting up our tents we take a late
afternoon game drive visiting many waterholes and looking for
species such as elephant, lion, rhino, kudu, giraffe, springbok,
zebra and many more. Dinner prepared by guide with group assistance.
Night time viewing at flood lit waterhole. (B,L,D)
DAY 7 NAMUTONI,
ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK - sunrise
departure from camp for full morning game drive. Transit across
the park visiting various waterholes along the way. We spend the
hottest part of the day at Halali camp where we have lunch and
enjoy a swim or an afternoon snooze. Late afternoon game drive
to Namutoni via the famous Etosha Pan. Dinner prepared by guide
with group assistance. Night time viewing at flood lit waterhole.
(B,L,D)
DAY 8 WATERBERG PLATEAU
- sunrise game drive and return to camp
for breakfast. We have a short stop at Lake Otjikoto or Lake Guinas
before proceeding to Otjiwarongo for fresh supplies. Late afternoon
arrival at Waterberg. Witness the fabulous colours of the lichen
growing on the rock face of the plateau at sunset. Dinner prepared
by guide with group assistance. (B,L,D)
DAY 9 WINDHOEK - you
can hike the many short trails at the base of the plateau and
your guide will lead you to the top of the plateau for a stunning
view of the Kalahari. After brunch we return to Windhoek via the
Okahandja Craft Markets for those last minute gifts. We arrive
at Chameleon Backpackers Lodge where you can enjoy an after safari
drink and share your memories of your safari. (B,L)
2004 DEPARTURES: EVERY
MONDAY FROM WINDHOEK
PLEASE NOTE THAT
THIS SAFARI IS RUN IN A MINIBUS AND A 4X4 VEHICLE
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