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Discovering Namibia is a rewarding experience. Venture into
a world of changing scenery, contrasting unspoilt wilderness and numerous cultures
with the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Windhoek and Swakopmund. We explore Namibia's
attractions using a diverse itinerary, including the central area with the Namib
Desert (Sesriem and Naukluft) and the northern area with the famous Etosha National
Park and other regions not normally visited by ordinary tourists.
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| Day 1: Windhoek
Windhoek, with its lingering heritage
of German architecture, activities and atmosphere is a city which can he visited
throughout the year. The day is spent at leisure. Hotel Safari or guesthouse accommodation
is on a bed and breakfast basis. Dinner and lunch are not included.
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| Day 2: Waterberg Plateau Park
Namibia is a land of striking contrasts,
and one of such contrasts is the Table Mountain of the Waterberg Plateau Park
abruptly rising hundreds of metres above the surrounding plains.
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Day 3 - 6: Etosha National Park
This park is one of the most important
reserves and game sanctuaries in Africa. The pan itself is a vast shallow depression
139 km by 50 km Thousands of wild animals such as blue wildebeest, springbok,
zebra, kudu, giraffe, cheetah, leopard, lion, elephant, etc. are attracted to
the area. The bird life is prolific with 326 recorded species. We relax around
the swimming pool and enjoy early morning and afternoon game drives.
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| Day 7 / 8: Damaraland
The Damaraland is a vast and rugged
terrain. Its mountain ranges are intercepted by wide gravel plains which run into
sandy, vegetated riverbeds and hot, dry valleys. We may be fortunate enough to
see the rare desert elephant or the elusive black rhino. We enjoy the solitude
and the remoteness of our secluded bush camp.
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| Day 9: Twyfelfontein - Rock Engravings
Twyfelfontein "Fountain of Doubt"
has possibly the most spectacular collection of rock paintings and engravings
in Africa.
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| DAY 10: Seal colony- Cape Cross - Swakopmund
The large colony of Cape fur seals
(about 50 000) at Cape Cross is a very impressive sight. Swakopmund, with its
German colonial atmosphere is surrounded by the Namib Desert and has many buildings
and houses dating back to the German colonial era. Accommodation in Chalets. Excludes
dinner and lunch.
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Day 11: The Rare Welwitschias - Moon Valley - Namib
Desert
The Welwitschia is an unusual prehistoric
plant, which is a dwarf tree flourishing on the moisture of the Atlantic Coast.
Its life span is estimated at more than 1 000 years. Our camp in the desert under
the bright stars of the Southern Hemisphere will create a lasting impression.
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| Day 12 - 14: Namib Desert- Sesriem / Namib Naukluft
Park
Our journey takes us through the Namib
Desert, the oldest desert on earth. The gigantic 275 m high red and grey dunes
are the highest in the world. Most of the 200 species plants that occur here depend
on the mist from the Atlantic for survival. We continue on through the incredible
scenery of the Naukluft Mountains. Several hiking trails following springs and
rock pools allow us to visit this rugged area. The park has a diverse flora and
an abundance of perennial water, a rich bird life and a varied population of wild
animals, particularly mountain zebras, baboons, leopards and rock hyrax.
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| Day 15: Windhoek
We arrive in Windhoek in the early afternoon at 14h00.
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The itinerary will depend on local conditions.
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| KARIBU GRADING : 
(4
tent)
Very limited participation safari.
Participants erect and dismantle their tents. Accommodation:
12 Nights camping. 2 nights chalet / hotel.
Meals: All
meals when camping. Breakfast only in Windhoek and Swakopmund. Group
size: 6-13 Participants. Transfers:
Marenko shuttle service operate a shuttle between
the airport and the Hotel Safari (USD 10 p/p payable locally). Sleeping
bag hire: USD 20 - must be booked in advance.
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