ITINERARYDay 1 CAPE TOWN [Lion’s Head Lodge ---]
Departing, after a tour briefing, from Cape Town at 08:00am we visit
the African Penguin colony en route to Cape Point Nature Reserve and spend
the rest of the day relaxing on Hout Bay beach. We sample some of Cape
Town’s culinary wonders at a local restaurant in the Victoria & Alfred
Waterfront (own expense).
Day 2 CEDARBERG [camping BLD]
The Cedarberg is a massive rocky wilderness where giant sandstone boulders
have been sculpted by wind and rain into bizarre and artistic shapes. In
the afternoon we explore the rugged landscape on foot.
Day 3 GARIEP RIVER [camping BLD]
We make our way into the more arid regions and entering Namibia, we camp
at the Gariep River. Time free for swimming and relaxing or you can adventure
down the river in canoes (own expense).
Day 4 FISH RIVER CANYON [camping BLD]
We make our way to Fish River canyon, the second largest canyon in the
world. In the afternoon we watch as a spectacular sunset slips over the
canyon’s rim.
Day 5 - 6 NAMIB DESERT [camping BLD]
Towering red sand dunes of Sossusvlei form the gateway into the Namib Desert.
We will walk to Sossusvlei, explore Sesriem Canyon and watch dramatic sunsets
over the world’s highest sand dunes.
Day 7 - 8 SWAKOPMUND [chalet Bx2 Lx1 -]
Lunar landscapes and the prehistoric Welwitchia plants surround the coastal
town of Swakopmund. Day free to explore the town or try quad biking / dune
boarding (own expense). We enjoy evening restaurant meals (own expense)
and overnight in a guest house.
Day 9 SPITZKOP [camping BLD]
Two days of beautiful desert landscapes. We move north along the arid
coast to the Cape Cross seal colony before heading inland to set up camp
under the Spitzkoppe, huge granite domes rising out of the desert. Enjoy
a magnificent sunset.
Day 10 UGAB WILDERNESS [camping BLD]
Our next stop is the Brandberg where we camp next to the dry Ugab River
bed, home to the rare desert elephants. We explore the mountains on foot
with our local guides, who lead us through this region adorned with rock
art.
Day 11 - 12 ETOSHA NP [camping BLD]
Etosha National Park, “the great white place of dry water”,
in the game rich northwest corner of Namibia offers a variety of wildlife.
We take game drives around the huge dry pan to find the elephants, herds
of antelope and lions around the waterholes before we camp at Okaukuejo
with its flood-lit waterhole. (Subject to animal movements we may use any
of the 3 camps in Etosha.)
Day 13 WINDHOEK [guest house BL-]
The charm of the city of Windhoek lies in its harmonious blend of African
and European cultures and the friendliness of its people. We visit the
cosmopolitan capital and enjoy a restaurant meal (own expense).
Day 14 TOUR ENDS - WINDHOEK [- B--]
Tour ends in Windhoek at the guest house after breakfast. Tour ends.
Price: € 995 pps + local payment of ZAR1200 (valid Jan 2005 – Dec
2005)
2006 DEPARTURE DATES
SA 04-Jan-06 17-Jan-06
SA 25-Jan-06 07-Feb-06
SA 08-Feb-06 21-Feb-06
SA 22-Feb-06 07-Mar-06
SA 29-Mar-06 11-Apr-06
SA 12-Apr-06 25-Apr-06
SA 26-Apr-06 09-May-06
SA 14-Jun-06 27-Jun-06
SA 28-Jun-06 11-Jul-06
SA 12-Jul-06 25-Jul-06
SA 02-Aug-06 15-Aug-06
SA 16-Aug-06 29-Aug-06
SA 23-Aug-06 05-Sep-06
SA 20-Sep-06 03-Oct-06
SA 04-Oct-06 17-Oct-06
SA 18-Oct-06 31-Oct-06
SA 08-Nov-06 21-Nov-06
SA 22-Nov06 05-Dec06
SA 06-Dec-06 19-Dec-06
SA 27-Dec-06 09-Jan-07
* SA: The “Cape to Namibia Desert Tour” can
be combined after all “South Africa Scenic Route” departures
to create a comprehensive safari in Southern Africa.
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