The tour covers the following countries:
SOUTH AFRICA , NAMIBIA , BOTSWANA & ZIMBABWE

PARTICIPATION CAMPING Safari
[2 nights in a hotel, 2 nights in chalets]

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

· Visit Table Mountain and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
· Canoeing on the Orange River
· Fish River Canyon , second deepest in the world
· Sossusvlei, world's highest sand dunes
· Namib-Naukluft Park and desert
· Cape Cross Fur Seal colony
· Brandberg and Twyfelfontein, Bushmen rock paintings and engravings
· 3-day safari in Etosha National Park
· Chobe National Park , Land rover and boat game viewing safari
· Entrance to Victoria Falls , one of Africa 's greatest sights
· Guided tour and safari in Matopos Hills National Park
· Visit the Great Zimbabwe Ruins

WEEK 1 - We arrive in Cape Town and stay in a hotel for two nights. Form the splendor of Cape Town ; we visit the Cape of Good Hope and Table Mountain before heading north towards Namibia . Having crossed the border, we enjoy canoeing on the Orange River and visit the second largest canyon in the world, Fish River Canyon .

WEEK 2 - Further north the Namibia Desert offers us the chance to see and climb the immense sand dunes at Sossusvlei, reputedly the highest in the world. Camping in the Namib-Naukluft Park we can appreciate the grandeur and stillness of the desert. From the town of Swakopmund we drive north, stopping at the fur seal colony at Cape Cross .

Continuing to the Brandberg Mountain , we trek to see the Bushmen paintings before entering the stark beauty of Damaraland, we divert of route to see the ancient rock engravings at Twyfelfontein, before arriving at Etosha National Park .

WEEK 3 - In this superb, remote park there are many species of animals that may be seen including lion, elephant, rhino, gemsbok and kudu. While here we will camp near a waterhole and can watch the animals coming to drink at our leisure. We leave Etosha and traverse the Caprivi Strip to reach Botswana . Our safari in Chobe National Park will be in Land rovers (or similar) and sometimes hundreds of elephants can be seen drinking from the Linyanti River . A boat trip here should allow us to see a wide variety of birds and other wildlife including hippo, crocodile and buffalo along the water's edge.

Day 21 - We enter Zimbabwe and drive to Victoria Falls where there is enough times to see the falls from both the Zimbabwean and Zambian sides.

Day 22 - The tour ends in Victoria Falls in the afternoon.

NOTE: On some tours the itinerary operates in reverse.

Tour Style: Traveling in a safari truck with experienced leader, driver and camp master, everyone participates with camp chores.

Chobe safari: Land rover (or similar) and boat with local guides.

Departures: Year round.

The total cost of the safari including land transportation, local air flights which are mentioned in the itinerary, local accommodations in twin rooms are all included.

End of the Safari.

High Season : 1st July - 20th December and 5th January - 31st March of every year.
Low Season : 1st April - 30th June of every year.

Christmas Season: 21st December - 04 January of every year
Organized Group Rates: Special Group travel rates are available on request

Your Safari Includes:

Meet and Greet Services with assistance
All airport/Airstrip transfers with assistance
Complimentary baggage handling of two pieces per person
Free excess baggage storage in Windhoek
Direct check-in with assistance in your Namibia Hotels
Bed & Full Breakfast accommodation in Windhoek
All park entry fees
Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
Two full Game-viewing drives per day whilst on safari
Services of an English-Speaking and professional safari driver/guide
All Government taxes and levies where applicable
24-hours Security

Your Safari Price Excludes:

International Airfares
Tourist entry VISA where required
International airport(s) departures taxes
Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and /or quoted separately
Expenditures of personal nature such as telephone calls, faxes, Internet access, laundry etc.
All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
Tips and gratuities to driver /guides/lodge porters/hotel staff
All other extras not mentioned in the 'what's included.

Back

PARTICIPATION CAMPING Safari
[1 night in a hotel, 1 night in chalets]

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

· Sossusvlei, the world's highest sand dunes
· Namib-Naukluft National Park
· Cape Cross Fur Seal colony
· 'White Lady' bushman painting at Brandberg
· Twyfelfontein, rock engravings
· Game drive in Damaraland
· 3 days with game viewing in Etosha National Park
· Game viewing in Waterberg Plateau Park

Day 1 - Arrive in Windhoek , the capital of Namibia , and stay overnight in a hotel.

Day 2 & 3 - Leaving Windhoek we drive to Sesriem on the edge of the Namib Desert , where we camp for two nights. Nearby Sossusvlei is located amongst immense sand dunes separated by flat inter-dune valleys. The dunes are said to be the highest in the world, and we explore this area of desert stillness and breathtaking vistas on foot.

Day 4 & 5 - We journey across the desert through remote passes to the northern end of the beautiful Namib Naukluft National Park , making camp for the night in the wonderfully peaceful Swakop River Valley . During our time hire we will visit the lunar landscape of " Moon Valley " and see the remarkable 2000-year-old Welwitschia plants. Leaving the park behind we reaches the South Atlantic coast and, after visiting the lagoon at Walvis Bay , we overnight in chalets at Swalopmund.

Day 6 & 7 - Driving north along the coast we visit the Cape Cross Seal Reserve where thousands of Cape Fur Seals can be seen at very close quarters. Heading inland we come to the Brandberg Mountain where we camp overnight. An hour's walk along a valley floor leads us to the famous 'White Lady' Bushmen painting. Further inland, at Twyfelfontein, we find some excellent examples of rock engravings and paintings dating back thousands of years. After seeing the most impressive of these ancient symbols, we camp on the banks of the dry Aba Huab River .

Day 8 - We drive to our next campsite at Palmweg Lodge in Damaraland. During our afternoon game drive we hope to see the rare black rhino and desert elephant.

Day 9 & 10 - We drive to Etosha National Park , spending two nights at Okaukuejo Camp, which has a superb floodlit waterhole. There are many species of animals to be seen on our game drives in this remote park, including lion, rhino, gemsbok, elephant and greater kudu.

Day 11 & 12 - Our game drive takes us from Okaukuejo Camp to Namatoni Camp, in the eastern end of the park. We hope to see a wide variety of animals and birdlife around the waterholes on the edge of the great saltpan.

Day 13 & 14 - Leaving Etosha we drive to the Waterberg Plateau Park and set up camp for two nights. This large flat-topped plateau has a number of endangered species, which are being protected, among them roan and sable antelope and white rhino.

Day 15 -Return to Windhoek where our tour ends after lunch.

Tour Style:

Traveling in an 11-seater purpose built safari vehicle with an experienced leader/driver and second crewmember. While camping you are expected to put up your own tent and help load the vehicles. Cooking and other camp chores are taken care of by the crew.

Departures: March and June to October.

All safaris have camping and hotel/lodge options*.

The total cost of the safari including land transportation, local air flights which are mentioned in the itinerary, local accommodations in twin rooms are all included

End of the Safari.

High Season : 1st July - 20th December and 5th January - 31st March of every year.
Low Season : 1st April - 30th June of every year.

Christmas Season: 21st December - 04 January of every year
Organized Group Rates: Special Group travel rates are available on request

Your Safari Includes:

Meet and Greet Services with assistance
All airport/Airstrip transfers with assistance
Complimentary baggage handling of two pieces per person
Free excess baggage storage in Windhoek
Direct check-in with assistance in your Namibia Hotels
Bed & Full Breakfast accommodation in Windhoek
All park entry fees
Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
Two full Game-viewing drives per day whilst on safari
Services of an English-Speaking and professional safari driver/guide
All Government taxes and levies where applicable
24-hours Security

Your Safari Price Excludes:

International Airfares
Tourist entry VISA where required
International airport(s) departures taxes
Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and /or quoted separately
Expenditures of personal nature such as telephone calls, faxes, Internet access, laundry etc.
All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
Tips and gratuities to driver /guides/lodge porters/hotel staff
All other extras not mentioned in the 'what's included.

Back

Day 1:  Depart from Windhoek and travel towards the Naukluft mountains.

Days 2 & 3:  Morning hike in the area before heading on towards Sesriem . A full day is set aside to spend at the beautiful Sossusvlei dune area to climb dunes, visit Dead Vlei, see some desert adapted fauna and flora.

Day 4:  Travel north-west, via the small village Solitaire for the next night stop. Travel via the Kuiseb canyon and gravel plains to the next night stop.

Days 5, 6 & 7:  These days are set aside to stay at Swakopmund. Interests will include visiting some desert sites such as the Moon Landscape and Welwitschia plains , seal colony at Cape Cross , flamingos at Walvis Bay as well as to partake in a wide range of optional extra activities.

Day 8:  Back to Windhoek and transfer to the airport.

The total cost of the safari including land transportation, local air flights which are mentioned in the itinerary, local accommodations in twin rooms are all included.

End of the Safari.

High Season : 1st July - 20th December and 5th January - 31st March of every year.
Low Season : 1st April - 30th June of every year.

Christmas Season: 21st December - 04 January of every year
Organized Group Rates: Special Group travel rates are available on request

Your Safari Includes:

Meet and Greet Services with assistance
All airport/Airstrip transfers with assistance
Complimentary baggage handling of two pieces per person
Free excess baggage storage in Windhoeck
Direct check-in with assistance in your Namibia Hotels
Bed & Full Breakfast accommodation in Windhoeck
All park entry fees
Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
Two full Game-viewing drives per day whilst on safari
Services of an English-Speaking and professional safari driver/guide
All Government taxes and levies where applicable
24-hours Security

Your Safari Price Excludes:

International Airfares
Tourist entry VISA where required
International airport(s) departures taxes
Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and /or quoted separately
Expenditures of personal nature such as telephone calls, faxes, Internet access, laundry etc.
All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
Tips and gratuities to driver /guides/lodge porters/hotel staff
All other extras not mentioned in the 'what's included.

Back

Day 1:  The guide will meet his guests at the airport , transfer to Windhoek and overnight in the hotel for the first night.

Day 2, 3 & 4:  Travel north via Otjiwarongo to the Etosha National Park . These days will be spent on game drives and game viewing at waterholes. All the park camps have floodlit waterholes for game viewing at night.

Day 5 & 6:  Exit Etosha today and travel south west to Damaraland via Khorixas to arrive at Twyfelfontein mid-afternoon. A full day is set aside to visit this beautiful area, home to the world renown desert adapted elephants as well as other game, dune fields and interesting sites such as the rock engravings/paintings, Burnt Mountain and Organ Pipes.

Day 7:  Travel south past Brandberg (highest mountain in Namibia ) to the Spitzkoppe granite outcrops to see some more bushman paintings. From here on to Okahandja (woodcarvings) and on to Gross Barmen hot spring resort.

Day 8:  Back to Windhoek and transfer to the airport.

The total cost of the safari including land transportation, local air flights which are mentioned in the itinerary, local accommodations in twin rooms are all included.

End of the Safari.

High Season : 1st July - 20th December and 5th January - 31st March of every year.
Low Season : 1st April - 30th June of every year.

Christmas Season: 21st December - 04 January of every year
Organized Group Rates: Special Group travel rates are available on request

Your Safari Includes:

Meet and Greet Services with assistance
All airport/Airstrip transfers with assistance
Complimentary baggage handling of two pieces per person
Free excess baggage storage in Windhoeck
Direct check-in with assistance in your Namibia Hotels
Bed & Full Breakfast accommodation in Windhoeck
All park entry fees
Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
Two full Game-viewing drives per day whilst on safari
Services of an English-Speaking and professional safari driver/guide
All Government taxes and levies where applicable
24-hours Security

Your Safari Price Excludes:

International Airfares
Tourist entry VISA where required
International airport(s) departures taxes
Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and /or quoted separately
Expenditures of personal nature such as telephone calls, faxes, Internet access, laundry etc.
All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
Tips and gratuities to driver /guides/lodge porters/hotel staff
All other extras not mentioned in the 'what's included.

Back

Day 1:  The guide will meet his clients at the airport from where they will travel north via Okahandja to the Waterberg Plateau Park for the first night.

Days 2 & 3:  Travel north via Otjiwarongo to the Tsumkwe area. A full day is set aside to spend with the Bushmen to see how they gather food, hunt and their general lifestyle. The highlight will be when they dance at the campsite at night.

Day 4,5,6 & 7:  On to the Etosha National Park where three full days are set aside for game drives and game viewing at waterholes.

Day 8:  Exit Etosha today and head south to Okahandja (woodcarvings) and back to Windhoek .

The total cost of the safari including land transportation, local air flights which are mentioned in the itinerary, local accommodations in twin rooms are all included.

End of the Safari.

High Season : 1st July - 20th December and 5th January - 31st March of every year.
Low Season : 1st April - 30th June of every year.

Christmas Season: 21st December - 04 January of every year
Organized Group Rates: Special Group travel rates are available on request

Your Safari Includes:

Meet and Greet Services with assistance
All airport/Airstrip transfers with assistance
Complimentary baggage handling of two pieces per person
Free excess baggage storage in Windhoeck
Direct check-in with assistance in your Namibia Hotels
Bed & Full Breakfast accommodation in Windhoeck
All park entry fees
Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
Two full Game-viewing drives per day whilst on safari
Services of an English-Speaking and professional safari driver/guide
All Government taxes and levies where applicable
24-hours Security

Your Safari Price Excludes:

International Airfares
Tourist entry VISA where required
International airport(s) departures taxes
Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and /or quoted separately
Expenditures of personal nature such as telephone calls, faxes, Internet access, laundry etc.
All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
Tips and gratuities to driver /guides/lodge porters/hotel staff
All other extras not mentioned in the 'what's included.

Back

Day 1: Clients will depart from Windhoek and travel via Okahandja to Gross Barmen.

Day 2: Depart after breakfast and travel west via Karibib and Usakos to the Ugab River . The route will go via the beautiful Spitzkoppe granite hills (bushman paintings) and semi-desert to the western side of the Brandberg , highest mountain in Namibia .

Day 3: This day is set aside to look for, and track, the endangered Black Rhinoceros. This area is the last place left where these magnificent animals still roam free. Also a very good opportunity to see the desert adapted elephants.

Day 4: Travel north through this stunning area to Twyfelfontein to see the rock engravings and paintings.

Days 5 to 12: These days will be spent travelling north through Damaraland and into Kaokoland . Interests will include the desert adapted elephants, a variety of other animals such as Oryx, springbok, giraffe, birds and if lucky, the evasive Hartmann's Mountain Zebra. The scenery through this region is stunning, a photographers haven! The actual itinerary will depend on distances travelled for the day but will include areas such as Purros, the Hartmann's Valley, Marienfluss, Orupembe, Epupa Falls as well as to visit a number of primitive Ovahimba villages.

Day 13: Travel south to Opuwo and then on to the western side of Etosha.

Day 14: Quite a long day's drive via Kamanjab and Otjiwarongo.

Day 15: On to Windhoek where there will be time available in the downtown area before transfer to the airport.

The total cost of the safari including land transportation, local air flights which are mentioned in the itinerary, local accommodations in twin rooms are all included.

End of the Safari.

High Season : 1st July - 20th December and 5th January - 31st March of every year.
Low Season : 1st April - 30th June of every year.

Christmas Season: 21st December - 04 January of every year
Organized Group Rates: Special Group travel rates are available on request

Your Safari Includes:

Meet and Greet Services with assistance
All airport/Airstrip transfers with assistance
Complimentary baggage handling of two pieces per person
Free excess baggage storage in Windhoeck
Direct check-in with assistance in your Namibia Hotels
Bed & Full Breakfast accommodation in Windhoeck
All park entry fees
Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
Two full Game-viewing drives per day whilst on safari
Services of an English-Speaking and professional safari driver/guide
All Government taxes and levies where applicable
24-hours Security

Your Safari Price Excludes:

International Airfares
Tourist entry VISA where required
International airport(s) departures taxes
Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and /or quoted separately
Expenditures of personal nature such as telephone calls, faxes, Internet access, laundry etc.
All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
Tips and gratuities to driver /guides/lodge porters/hotel staff
All other extras not mentioned in the 'what's included.

Back

Day 1 & 2: Travel south from Windhoek towards the Namib Desert via the beautiful Spreetshoogte Pass to arrive mid-afternoon. A full day is set aside to visit the beautiful Sossusvlei area for dune climbing, photography, visit Dead Vlei, Dune 45 as well as an excursion to Sesriem Gorge.

Day 3 & 4: Head north-west to enter the Namib Naukluft Park again at the Kuiseb Canyon . Detour to visit the prehistoric Welwitschia Plains as well as the Moon Landscape before arriving at the typical German town Swakopmund. Day 4 will be spent in the area with a visit to Walvis Bay ( lagoon and bird colony), curio shopping and, if requested, to partake in a wide variety of optional extra activities such as scenic flights, dune driving, tandem skydiving, boat cruise in Walvis Bay harbour and lots more.

Day 5 & 6: North along the Skeleton Coast to visit the seal colony at Cape Cross and then inland to Damaraland. Again a full day is set aside to "explore" this area where interests will include visiting the rock engravings and paintings, Burnt Mountain, Organ Pipes as well as a nature drive over some dune fields to look for the world-renown desert adapted elephants and black rhino.

Day 7:  Break camp and travel north to the Palmwag / Sesfontein area. The route will go through "etendeka" (flat-topped) mountains with a good possibility of seeing some free roaming game.

Day 8 & 9:  Enter Kaokoland today travelling via Opuwo (Herero word meaning, "all finished") and Okangwati to the Epupa Falls on the Kunene River , which forms the border with Angola . These days participants will have the opportunity to visit some primitive Himba villages, hike along Kunene River , swim in rock pools as well as general relaxation of some hard driving!

Day 10:  Travel back to Opuwo and then on to the western side of Etosha (outside the park).

Days 11, 12 & 13: Enter Etosha National Park where these days will be spent on game drives, game watching at waterholes and at camp floodlit holes.

Day 14: Today travel back towards Windhoek to arrive at the overnight destination mid-afternoon. Relax at the swimming pool.

Day 15: Head back to Windhoek , spend some time in the downtown shops before the transfer to the airport.

End of the Safari.

High Season : 1st July - 20th December and 5th January - 31st March of every year.
Low Season : 1st April - 30th June of every year.

Christmas Season: 21st December - 04 January of every year
Organized Group Rates: Special Group travel rates are available on request

Your Safari Includes:

Meet and Greet Services with assistance
All airport/Airstrip transfers with assistance
Complimentary baggage handling of two pieces per person
Free excess baggage storage in Windhoeck
Direct check-in with assistance in your Namibia Hotels
Bed & Full Breakfast accommodation in Windhoeck
All park entry fees
Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
Two full Game-viewing drives per day whilst on safari
Services of an English-Speaking and professional safari driver/guide
All Government taxes and levies where applicable
24-hours Security

Your Safari Price Excludes:

International Airfares
Tourist entry VISA where required
International airport(s) departures taxes
Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and /or quoted separately
Expenditures of personal nature such as telephone calls, faxes, Internet access, laundry etc.
All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
Tips and gratuities to driver /guides/lodge porters/hotel staff
All other extras not mentioned in the 'what's included.

Back

Day 1: Travel south from Windhoek for the first night stop.

Day 2: Depart after breakfast and travel south to the Fish River Canyon area. On route, visit the Quiver Tree Forest .

Days 3 & 4: Early morning visit to the canyon area before heading west to Aus, through barren, but beautiful desert landscapes. A full day is set aside for an excursion to Luderitz to see the Kolmanskop "Ghost" town, Diaz Point and lots more.

Days 5 & 6:  Travel north along the edge of the Namib Desert through some stunning landscapes to arrive late afternoon. A full day is set aside to visit the beautiful Sossusvlei area for dune climbing, photography, visit Dead Pan, Dune 45 as well as an excursion to Sesriem Gorge.

Days 7 & 8:  Head north-west to enter the Namib Naukluft Park again at the Kuiseb Canyon . Detour to visit the prehistoric Welwitschia plants as well as the Moon Landscape before arriving at the typical German town of Swakopmund . Day 4 will be spent in the area with a visit to Walvis Bay (lagoon and bird colony), curio shopping and, if requested, to partake in a wide variety of optional extra activities such as scenic flights, dune driving, tandem skydiving, boat cruise in Walvis Bay harbour and lots more.

Days 9 & 10: North along the Skeleton Coast to visit the seal colony at Cape Cross and then inland to Damaraland. Again a full day is set aside to "explore" this area where interests will include visiting the rock engravings and paintings, Burnt Mountain, Organ Pipes as well as a nature drive over some dune fields to look for the world-renown desert adapted elephants and black rhino.

Day 11:  Break camp and travel north to the Palmwag/Sesfontein area. The route will go through "etendeka" (flat-topped) mountains with a good possibility of seeing some free roaming game.

Days 12 & 13: Enter Kaokoland today travelling via Opuwo (Herero word meaning, "all finished") and Okangwati to the Epupa Falls on the Kunene River , which forms the border with Angola . These days participants will have the opportunity to visit some primitive Himba villages, hike along Kunene River , swim in rock pools as well as general relaxation of some hard driving!

Day 14: Travel back to Opuwo and then on to the western side of Etosha (outside the park).

Days 15, 16 & 17: Enter Etosha National Park where these days will be spent on game drives, game watching at waterholes and at camp floodlit holes.

Days 18 & 19:  Travel via Grootfontein to Tsumkwe in Bushmanland where a full day is set aside to spend with the Bushmen to see how they live and gather food as well as to experience a dance in the evening.

Day 20: Spend the morning in the area before heading west again.

Day 21: Today travel back towards Windhoek to arrive at the Waterberg mid-afternoon. Relax at the swimming pool and short nature hike.

Day 22: Back to Windhoek where the safari will end.

The total cost of the safari including land transportation, local air flights which are mentioned in the itinerary, local accommodations in twin rooms are all included

End of the Safari.

High Season : 1st July - 20th December and 5th January - 31st March of every year.
Low Season : 1st April - 30th June of every year.

Christmas Season: 21st December - 04 January of every year
Organized Group Rates: Special Group travel rates are available on request

Your Safari Includes:

Meet and Greet Services with assistance
All airport/Airstrip transfers with assistance
Complimentary baggage handling of two pieces per person
Free excess baggage storage in Windhoeck
Direct check-in with assistance in your Namibia Hotels
Bed & Full Breakfast accommodation in Windhoeck
All park entry fees
Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
Two full Game-viewing drives per day whilst on safari
Services of an English-Speaking and professional safari driver/guide
All Government taxes and levies where applicable
24-hours Security

Your Safari Price Excludes:

International Airfares
Tourist entry VISA where required
International airport(s) departures taxes
Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and /or quoted separately
Expenditures of personal nature such as telephone calls, faxes, Internet access, laundry etc.
All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
Tips and gratuities to driver /guides/lodge porters/hotel staff
All other extras not mentioned in the 'what's included.

Back

Day 1 . We depart Windhoek at 09h00. Your guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Windhoek . We then traverse the Khomas Hochland highlands until we reach Spreetshoogte Pass. This is one of the most stunning viewpoints in Namibia and we will stop here for lunch before descending to the Namib Desert . After stopping at Solitaire for a drink it is on to Sesriem. A trip out to Elim Dune is a perfect end to the day. Driving time approx. 5hrs (350kms). Sesriem: Communal ablutions/camping (LD).

Day 2 . We are up well before dawn to drive out to Dune 45 to watch the sun come up and have some breakfast. It is then on to Sossusvlei and the world's highest sand dunes. There is time to spend the morning walking and marvelling at the incredible scenery. These magnificent dunes with their endlessly changing colours and contrasts are an amazing experience. The afternoon is to relax and/or take a dip in the pool - later followed by a visit to Sesriem Gorge. Driving time approx. 2hrs (120kms). Sesriem: Communal ablutions/camping (BLD).

Day 3 . After breakfast we leave Sesriem and make our way back, once again through the Highlands . Our route is not the same as the journey down but the scenery is equally amazing. Lunch en-route to Windhoek and we will arrive at approx. 15.30. Driving time approx. 5hrs (350kms) (BL).

End of the Safari.

High Season : 1st July - 20th December and 5th January - 31st March of every year.
Low Season : 1st April - 30th June of every year.

Christmas Season: 21st December - 04 January of every year
Organized Group Rates: Special Group travel rates are available on request

Your Safari Includes:

Meet and Greet Services with assistance
All airport/Airstrip transfers with assistance
Complimentary baggage handling of two pieces per person
Free excess baggage storage in Windhoeck
Direct check-in with assistance in your Namibia Hotels
Bed & Full Breakfast accommodation in Windhoeck
All park entry fees
Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
Two full Game-viewing drives per day whilst on safari
Services of an English-Speaking and professional safari driver/guide
All Government taxes and levies where applicable
24-hours Security

Your Safari Price Excludes:

International Airfares
Tourist entry VISA where required
International airport(s) departures taxes
Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and /or quoted separately
Expenditures of personal nature such as telephone calls, faxes, Internet access, laundry etc.
All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
Tips and gratuities to driver /guides/lodge porters/hotel staff
All other extras not mentioned in the 'what's included.

Back

End of the Safari.

High Season : 1st July - 20th December and 5th January - 31st March of every year.
Low Season : 1st April - 30th June of every year.

Christmas Season: 21st December - 04 January of every year
Organized Group Rates: Special Group travel rates are available on request

Your Safari Includes:

Meet and Greet Services with assistance
All airport/Airstrip transfers with assistance
Complimentary baggage handling of two pieces per person
Free excess baggage storage in Windhoeck
Direct check-in with assistance in your Namibia Hotels
Bed & Full Breakfast accommodation in Windhoeck
All park entry fees
Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
Two full Game-viewing drives per day whilst on safari
Services of an English-Speaking and professional safari driver/guide
All Government taxes and levies where applicable
24-hours Security

Your Safari Price Excludes:

International Airfares
Tourist entry VISA where required
International airport(s) departures taxes
Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and /or quoted separately
Expenditures of personal nature such as telephone calls, faxes, Internet access, laundry etc.
All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
Tips and gratuities to driver /guides/lodge porters/hotel staff
All other extras not mentioned in the 'what's included.

Back

Day 1 . 1 You are collected from our accommodation between 08:15 and 08:30 . Final packing is done at the Wild Dog Safaris base before we journey out of Windhoek and head north through Okahandja, where there will be a short break to see the wood carvers. We continue on to the Okonjima Farm, home of the Africat Foundation, where we will set up our camp and have lunch. The afternoon will be spent learning about and seeing the work of Africat in re-introducing cheetah and leopard to the wild. This is a great opportunity to see these magnificent animals at very close quarters.
Driving time: approx. 3.5hrs (250 km). Africat Foundation. Communal ablutions / camping. Lunch and Dinner.

Day 2 . We get up for an early morning bush walk and, after breakfast, we pack up camp and head on to Etosha National Park , where we will arrive in time for lunch. In the afternoon we will head out for our first game drive in order to spot some of the hundreds of species of animals and birds, which inhabit the Park. We return to camp by sunset, and after dinner we can spend an evening game viewing at the floodlit waterhole.
Driving time: approx. 4hrs (350 km). Etosha National Park - Namutoni. Communal ablutions / camping. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 3 . After breaking camp, we have a full day of game driving heading west across the park. We have lunch and a short rest along the way and then continue our game driving, arriving at Okaukuejo in the late afternoon. This is our camp for the next night. The floodlit waterhole at this camp is renowned for the sightings of black rhino and elephant and is a fitting end to another exciting day in Etosha.
Game drives for the day. Etosha National Park - Okaukuejo. Communal ablutions /camping. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 4 . Today we continue our game driving with a final morning in the Okaukuejo area. After packing up camp, we leave Etosha and go in to Damaraland. It is an easy drive down to the town of Outjo where your guide can re-stock with fresh produce and you can relax with a cup of coffee in the Etosha café. We then head west to Kamanjab and to our camp at an Ova-Himba community project. There is time to walk and enjoy the area before settling down for the night.
Driving time: approx. 6 hrs (270 km). Ova-Himba community camp. Communal ablutions /camping. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 5 . In the morning we visit the Himba village and learn something of the lives of these proud, semi-nomadic people. It is a fascinating glimpse into their culture and history. After lunch we pack up and head across Damaraland. In the afternoon we visit the ancient site of Twyfelfontein to see the Bushman paintings and rock engravings carved into the sandstone. It is a very interesting area, made even more spectacular by the amazing rock formations. We then have a short drive to our camp.
Driving time: approx. 3.5hrs (250 km). Damaraland Campsite. Rustic ablutions - no shower facilities. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 6 . Our day starts by travelling through the Namib Desert to the Skeleton Coast National Park and the South Atlantic Ocean . Our first stop, after leaving the Park, is the Cape Cross seal colony, where thousands of fur seals congregate on a rocky point. It is quite a sight to see so many of these animals at such close quarters. From here we go straight down the coastal road to Swakopmund - Namibia 's premier holiday resort, nestling between the Namib Desert and the Atlantic Ocean . You may explore the town on your own and either dine together, or on your own, at one of the very good restaurants in town.
Driving time: approx. 6hrs (380 km). Swakopmund. Chalet Accommodation/communal ablutions. Breakfast and Lunch. (Dinner at own expense.)

Day 7 . There are many activities available in Swakopmund: dune-boarding, quad-biking, flights over the desert, skydiving or simply enjoying the sights of the city. There is also a very good museum and an aquarium in town.
After the morning in Swakopmund, we have lunch and then drive back to Windhoek , arriving about 17:30 .
Driving time: approx. 5hrs (350 km). Breakfast and Lunch.

End of the Safari.

High Season : 1st July - 20th December and 5th January - 31st March of every year.
Low Season : 1st April - 30th June of every year.

Christmas Season: 21st December - 04 January of every year
Organized Group Rates: Special Group travel rates are available on request

Your Safari Includes:

Meet and Greet Services with assistance
All airport/Airstrip transfers with assistance
Complimentary baggage handling of two pieces per person
Free excess baggage storage in Windhoeck
Direct check-in with assistance in your Namibia Hotels
Bed & Full Breakfast accommodation in Windhoeck
All park entry fees
Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
Two full Game-viewing drives per day whilst on safari
Services of an English-Speaking and professional safari driver/guide
All Government taxes and levies where applicable
24-hours Security

Your Safari Price Excludes:

International Airfares
Tourist entry VISA where required
International airport(s) departures taxes
Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and /or quoted separately
Expenditures of personal nature such as telephone calls, faxes, Internet access, laundry etc.
All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
Tips and gratuities to driver /guides/lodge porters/hotel staff
All other extras not mentioned in the 'what's included.

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Day 1 . You will be met at Windhoek International airport by your guide. We continue by travelling east to the town of Gobabis and our campsite which is situated on a farm nearby. Driving time approx. 2.5hrs (225km). Gobabis: Communal ablutions/camping (LD).

Day 2 . Our journey continues east to the border with Botswana and after customs formalities we carry on across the Kalahari. These are vast rolling plains and the district is one of the main centres of the beef industry in Botswana . Our camp is situated in the middle of the Kalahari and one can enjoy the solitude and splendour of the African bush. Driving time approx. 5hrs (350km). Thakadu camp: Communal ablutions/camping (BLD).

Day 3 . We make our way to the Okavango Delta, en-route we'll have lunch to arrive by early afternoon for our Okavango River crossing. Transfer to a motorboat, this will probably be the first chance of sighting both hippos and crocodile - from the safety of the boat! Make our camp for the evening, close to a local village, a great experience to sample a little of the way of life of these fascinating people. Driving time approx. 5.3 hrs (400km). Delta: Rustic ablutions/camping (BLD).

Day 4 . After an early morning start, our mode of transport is mokoro (dugout canoe), this allows us to travel further into the Delta, a marvellous way to enjoy the many waterways of the Delta and to see such an unspoilt part of Africa . The afternoon is spent relaxing and enjoying the peace. Delta: Rustic ablutions/camping (BLD).

Day 5 . An early morning game walk with the opportunity to see the large variety of wildlife at close quarters. Seeing big game on foot is an unforgettable experience. Return to camp for a big brunch and late rest through the heat of the day. If you wish, it is possible for a poler to take you to a safe place to bath in the fresh, clear water. After supper, there is always the opportunity to talk with the local guides and learn something of their way of life. Delta: Rustic ablutions/camping (BLD).

Day 6 . Today, we travel back to our village camp, viewing game and the huge variety of bird life as we go. On arrival at the village camp, there is time to visit the nearby school, and speak with some of the local people. Delta: Rustic ablutions/camping (BLD).

Day 7 . We leave the Delta and journey back into Namibia , enter the Mahango Nature Reserve immediately after clearing customs and have lunch on the banks of the Okavango River . After leaving the Reserve it is on to Rundu where we stay at our camp which has a great setting beside the Okavango River . Dinner is out at the nearby Lodge restaurant. Driving time approx. 4hrs (350km). Rundu: Communal ablutions/camping (BLD).

Day 8 . Today we head for Etosha , Namibia 's premier game park. There will be a few breaks along the way at various kraals where the Kavango people are producing wood carvings. Namutoni has a floodlit waterhole that allows you to view game during the evening and late into the night if you choose. Driving time approx. 5hrs (320km). Namutoni Rest camp: Communal ablutions/camping (BLD).

Day 9 . Up before dawn to start our game drive and see the incredible scenery, return to camp for brunch and relax through the heat of the day. Time for a swim or some hours spent at the water-hole before our afternoon drive. It is always a treat to watch the sunset from the tower of the old German fort and then enjoy supper under the stars. Once again, the floodlit waterhole is a great place to finish off the day. Namutoni Rest camp: Communal ablutions/camping (BLD).

Day 10 . After loading the vehicle, we start off across Etosha. More and more animals and birds appear and soon it is time for lunch at Halali, the most central of the camps. We will rest for a couple of hours and have a refreshing swim. Continue our game drive heading to the western camp, Okaukuejo, where we spend the night. This camp also has a floodlit waterhole which is a popular drinking place for both the white and black rhino. Game drives. Okaukuejo Rest camp: Communal ablutions/camping (BLD).

Day 11 . We leave Etosha today and head to Damaraland. Our route takes us through some picturesque farm country and the capital of the region, Khorixas. From there it is on to Twyfelfontein, a fascinating area where we will take a tour to view the hundreds of rock engravings and imagine the life which must have been here hundreds and even thousands of years ago. Our camp is run by the local Damara Community and is a very pleasant spot beside the Aba-Huab River . Driving time approx. 4hrs (300km). Aba-Huab: Communal ablutions/camping (BLD).

Day 12 . After skirting the Brandberg, Namibia 's highest mountain, we cross the gravel plains of the Namib Desert . Soon, we see the Atlantic Ocean and our first stop is Cape Cross . This is a breeding site for Cape fur seals, numbers can reach 250 000 seals and is an incredible sight. We then head south along the Skeleton Coast to Swakopmund. Here we are in accommodation and we go out to supper in one of the local fish restaurants. Driving time approx. 4.5hrs (400km). Accommodation: Shared facilities (BLD).

Day 13 . It is back in to the Namib Desert today. We will stop along the way to marvel at the Welwitschia Mirabilis. Our journey takes us through varied and fascinating desert to Sesriem; the gateway to the world's largest sand dunes. The camp is spread out under enormous and ancient camel-thorn trees and there is a pool to wash off the dust of our trip through the desert. Driving time approx. 5.3hrs (420km). Sesriem: Communal ablutions/camping (BLD).

Day 14 . We rise well before dawn to drive into the heart of the dunes. As the pre-dawn light blushes the dunes, the full impact of this incredible scene begins to hit you and , with dawn, it becomes breathtaking. We walk into Sossusvlei, the end of an ancient riverbed, and climb some of the dunes. The heat forces us back to our camp where we will rest until the afternoon when we will visit Sesriem gorge, a small but fascinating area where the desert has been cut by the force of flood waters. Driving time approx. 2hrs (120km). Sesriem: Communal ablutions/camping (BLD).

Day 15 . Today, unfortunately, is the last leg of our safari. We bid the dunes farewell and travel back to Windhoek . Our route takes us across the Central Highlands , we arrive in Windhoek with enough time to see some of the Capital City before our flight home. Driving time approx. 5hrs (350km) (BL).

End of the Safari.

High Season : 1st July - 20th December and 5th January - 31st March of every year.
Low Season : 1st April - 30th June of every year.

Christmas Season: 21st December - 04 January of every year
Organized Group Rates: Special Group travel rates are available on request

Your Safari Includes:

Meet and Greet Services with assistance
All airport/Airstrip transfers with assistance
Complimentary baggage handling of two pieces per person
Free excess baggage storage in Windhoeck
Direct check-in with assistance in your Namibia Hotels
Bed & Full Breakfast accommodation in Windhoeck
All park entry fees
Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
Two full Game-viewing drives per day whilst on safari
Services of an English-Speaking and professional safari driver/guide
All Government taxes and levies where applicable
24-hours Security

Your Safari Price Excludes:

International Airfares
Tourist entry VISA where required
International airport(s) departures taxes
Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and /or quoted separately
Expenditures of personal nature such as telephone calls, faxes, Internet access, laundry etc.
All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
Tips and gratuities to driver /guides/lodge porters/hotel staff
All other extras not mentioned in the 'what's included.

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