Classic Namibia Safari

Trip Highlights

• Windhoek
• Etosha National Park
• Damaraland
• Visit to a Himba Village
• Swakopmund
• Soussusvlei
• Sesriem Canyon

What to expect on a Luxury Mobile Safari:

Group Size:

• Minimum 2 - Maximum 9 clients.

Tents & Equipment:

• Pre-erected mobile tented camp.
• Luxury, ‘Out of Africa’ spacious walk in safari tents.
• 2 comfortable beds with thick mattress, linen, duvets, pillows and blankets.
• En-suite bathroom with warm shower, toiletries, towels, handbasin, mirror and flush toilet.
• A large marquee tent (5m x 5m) is used for shade.

Food & Drinks:

• 3 wholesome meals served each day.
• 3-course dinner ‘Al fresco’ under the stars – bush cuisine at its best!
• Wine served with dinner.

Vehicles:

• Custom-made 4x4 Toyota landcruiser with sliding windows and pop-up roof for game viewing.
• Fridges and battery charging facilities on all vehicles.

Staff:

• Guide, chef, and 2-4 camp staff travelling in separate support vehicle.

Day by Day Itinerary (Subject to local conditions)

Day 1: Windhoek
Windhoek, with its lingering heritage of German architecture, activities and atmosphere, is a city that can be visited throughout the year.  This day is spent at your own leisure.  Villa Verdi (or similar accommodation) (Dinner own arrangements)

Day 2 & 3: Etosha National Park
The park is one of the most spectacular reserves and game sanctuaries in Africa.  Our exclusive camp is set up on a private concession from where we enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives visiting the famous Etosha Pan and numerous waterholes.   Luxury Mobile Safari (All meals)

Day 4: Etosha
The night is spent at one of the parks rest camps in the comfort of en-suite bungalows.  The floodlit waterhole at the camp offers an amazing spectacle with an array of animals throughout the night.  En-suite bungalows (All meals)

Day 5 & 6: Damaraland – Twyfelfontein Area – Himba Village
An early morning drive takes us to our exclusive camp at Damaraland.  En-route we visit a Himba Village.  The Himbas are a semi-nomadic tribe, who live in scattered settlements throughout the region.  They are characterized by their proud yet friendly stature and the women are noted for their unusual beauty, enhanced by intricate hairstyles and traditional dress.  A few hours are spent visiting a traditional Himba settlement and learning more about these fascinating people.  The changing colours of the surrounding landscapes are enjoyed on a guided sunset walk with explanations of the unique flora and geology of the area.  The following morning we visit the Twyfelfontein area with walks to view the rock engravings, Organ Pipes, and Burnt Mountain.  Luxury Mobile Safari (All meals)

Day 7 & 8: Swakopmund
Traveling through Damaraland we reach the coast.  Swakopmund, with its German colonial atmosphere, is the principal coastal resort of Namibia.  Time is spent at leisure to enjoy the charm of this old town or to undertake one of the many optional activities on offer – scenic flights, hot air ballooning etc (at own expense).  Morning Marine Boat Cruise included, where a variety of bird species can be seen, and seals are fed by hand.  There is also the chance to see two dolphin species and the leatherback turtle that inhabit the Namibian coast.  In the afternoon we go on an excursion to the Moon landscape where we stop to view the unusual prehistoric Welwitschia plant, a dwarf tree flourishing on the moisture of the Atlantic Coast.  Its lifespan is estimated at more than 1,000 years.  Hotel Eberwein (or similar acc) (Breakfast)

Day 9 & 10: Namib Desert / Sossusvlei
We drive via Kuiseb River en route to our camp on the edge of the Namib Desert.  The next morning is an early departure to Sossusvlei, stopping in the dune belt to enjoy the changing colours of the world’s highest sand dunes.  The morning is spent walking amongst the dunes of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei.  En route back to camp we enjoy a short hike through the Sesriem Canyon and experience a sunset in the dunes surrounding our camp.
Luxury Mobile Safari (All meals)

Day 11: Windhoek
Driving past the mountains of the Namib Naukluft Park we make our way back to Windhoek where we arrive around Midday. (Breakfast only)

Dates and Rates - The Classic Namibia Safari 2008

All rates based on two sharing.  Single travellers please contact us for single supplement amount.