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Prices
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Namibia Safaris
Northern Adventure
Safari
There are no minimum numbers and no single supplements. The price is
virtually fully inclusive, the style is limited participation, assisted camping
and there is one accommodated night included in the itinerary, (day 6).
Collection time is between 08:30 & 09:00 from anywhere within the Windhoek city
limits.
This safari can also be combined with our 7 day Southern
Swing itinerary to make an unforgettable 14 day Namibian Experience. To make a
comprehensive 10 day itinerary, combine this with our 3 day Etosha National Park
trip. Two of the world’s natural wonders, the Okavango Delta and the mighty
Victoria Falls can also be included by combining this trip with our 8 day Delta
and Falls Safari.
Day one
Windhoek – Okonjima
(300 km) (LD) (camping)
We will travel
north, stopping at small towns along the way including Okahandja, where we have
time to visit Namibia’s largest wood carving market. The market is operated on
a local co-operative basis and is one of the best places to shop for truly
Namibian souvenirs.
Continuing north,
passing through farmland, we aim to arrive at Okonjima during the middle
afternoon, giving us time to set up our camp and to relax in the shade for a
while before heading out on to the property to take part in the afternoon’s
activities.
Okonjima is the home
of the Africat Foundation, a specialist conservation concern that centres its
operations around the African Big Cats, particularly cheetah. This afternoon
you will be taken on a tour during which you will be able to meet,
close-up-and-personal, some of the cheetah that are going through the Africat
rehabilitation programme. Most of the animals currently living at Okonjima have
been rescued from various desperate situations, being orphaned or caught in a
trap, and the aim of rehabilitation process is to attempt to re-introduce them
into the wild.
After our
educational tour we will return our accommodation and prepare for dinner under
the African stars.
Day two
Okonjima
- Namutoni, Etosha National Park (300 km) (BLD)
(camping)
An early start and
continuing north we pass through some small towns, making short stops for fresh
supplies and fuel. Our first main port of call today is the mysterious Lake
Otjikoto.
Otjikoto is in
fact Namibia's largest permanent natural lake and we take time here to rest a
little and learn something about the history of this unusual landmark.
Continuing on to
Namutoni camp in Etosha National Park we again aim to arrive in time for lunch,
giving us time to relax before heading out into the park during the cool of the
late afternoon for our first game drive.
After your evening
meal there are still more chances to see Etosha's big game at Namutoni's
floodlit waterhole. Situated on the boundary of Namutoni and easily reachable
on foot, elephants are regular visitors here and there is a good chance of
seeing other species of game as well.
Day three
Namutoni
- Okaukuejo, Etosha National Park (BLD)
(camping)
A full
day's game driving. We again leave early to enjoy the cool morning air as we
game drive our way through Etosha to Halali camp, situated in the middle of the
park. Along the way we visit several waterholes and are afforded splendid views
of the massive Etosha Pan. The game viewing is usually excellent and we have
the chance to tick off a few new species that are not normally seen on the
Namutoni side of the park.
We stop
at Halali for a rest and a leisurely lunch. There is time to visit the Halali
waterhole and to make use of the swimming pool and bar facilities before
continuing on our way and game driving down to Okaukuejo.
Okaukuejo is famous for its waterhole, which has been described as one of the
"best game viewing opportunities in Southern Africa". Situated on the doorstep
of our accommodation, black rhino, elephant, lion and numerous species of
antelope are usually seen.
Day four
Okaukuejo – Oase Himba Village, Kamanjab (300 km) (BLD)
(camping)
Leaving
Etosha we begin our journey south with a relatively short drive to the small
town of Kamanjab where we will make a short stop here before continuing on to
find the Himba Tribesmen.
This is
the only traditionally functioning Himba community outside the far north
Kaokoland region of Namibia These tribes-people have migrated here, lifestyle
and customs intact, and are following their traditional way-of-life in their
village on a farm. Oase Village is located about 15 to 20 km outside Kamanjab,
the exact location of the site varies as the Himba occasionally roam to a new
location.
During
the afternoon we will be invited into Oase Village and will meet with the
locals. We will have a specialist guide for the time we are there, who will be
able to translate for us and will introduce us to this “alternative lifestyle”.
We will learn about marriage customs, traditional food and the mysteries of the
local religion, “Holy Fire”.
Day five
Oase
Village – Brandberg Mountain (400 km) (BLD)
(camping)
Today we
head into one of the most beautiful desert regions in Namibia, Damaraland. We
drive south to the capital of this region, the small town of Khorixas, and then
take a detour to the west, travelling via the Petrified Forest geological site,
to visit the ancient Bushman rock engravings at Twyfelfontien. At both these
locations we will have local guides to conduct us on a short guided tour.
From
here we head deeper into the desert to Namibia’s highest mountain, The
Brandberg, (2573 m). Brandberg Mountain is an ancient Bushman spiritual site
and tonight we will sleep under the shadow of this giant granite monolith.
Day six
Brandberg Mountain – Swakopmund, Skeleton Coast (250 km) (BL)
(chalet
accommodation)
Starting
early to enjoy the cool of the morning we will hike, “into” the mountain with
our guide to see the world famous “White Lady” rock painting. Attributed to the
Bushman artists, the white lady panel is believed by some to be in excess of 20
000 years old.
Back on
the road for more beautiful Damaraland scenery. We make our first stop in the
small town of Uis,
an old mining town, and one of the best places to buy semi-precious stones, for
which Namibia is famous. Here, rough Amethyst, Tourmaline etc can be found at
bargain prices.
From
here we turn directly west and cross the “gravel plains” on our way to the
Atlantic Ocean and the Skeleton Coast. Meeting the ocean at Henties Bay, we
first head north along the coast to visit the seal colony at Cape Cross. Here
at certain times of the year there can be as many as 100,000 Cape Fur seals in
attendance. The next destination is Swakopmund, following the Skeleton Coast
into Namibia's premier seaside town. We aim to arrive in the late afternoon
giving us time to explore the town on foot before sunset.
Tonight
we take the chance to sample one of the excellent restaurants. The seafood in
Swakopmund is superb. Your guide will offer to organise a group meal in a local
restaurant for this evening. Participation is recommended but by no means
required.
Dinner
this evening in not included in the price of the safari and will be for the
client’s own account
Day seven
Swakopmund - Windhoek (BL) (350 km)
The
drive back to Windhoek today will take about 4 and a half hours. We will only
depart after lunch,
giving
us time to spend the morning relaxing in Swakopmund. Swakopmund is a very
pleasant seaside town with lots of shops, a good stretch of beach (although the
Atlantic here is quite cold) and an open-air curio market. There is also a very
good museum and the Namibian National Marine Aquarium is located in Swakopmund.
Alternatively, there are various optional activities that can be arranged.
These include aeroplane and microlight flights over the desert, scenic drives,
fishing trips (both from the beach or in a boat), four-wheel motorcycle (quad
bike) trips into the desert and over the sand dunes around Swakopmund, sand
boarding trips (also in the dunes), skydiving, surfing, bird-watching and many
other activities are available.
Your
tour guide will discuss all the possible options with you before you reach
Swakopmund and will offer to make bookings in advance of your arrival. (N.B.
All extra activities and excursions in Swakopmund are subject to availability
and are made at the clients’ own risk and expense).
This is
the last day of our trip and after lunch we will transfer back to the capital
city where you will be dropped off at your accommodation.
7 Day Northern Adventure Assisted Camping Safari
It is strongly
recommended that you purchase comprehensive personal travel insurance before you
embark on your safari. Travel insurance is for your own protection and we
consider it to be an essential part of modern international travel.
Maximum group size is 16 people, with no minimum number.
Transport for up to 8 people will be in a minibus and for 9 people and more in a
Toyota bus / truck.
The style of safari is limited participation, you will be
asked to assist put up and take down your own tent, however there will be a camp
assistant to complete all the other campsite chores. Your tour guide will do
all the shopping, cooking and day-to-day organization of the safari. Unless
otherwise specified, all safaris will be conducted in English
We will collect you
from your accommodation in Windhoek on the morning of departure. Pick up time
will be between 08:30 & 09:00.
The tents are dome
type, which are easy to assemble and your mattresses are approximately 5 cm
thick with your own mattress cover, and everyone has a camp chair with a
backrest.
Clients are limited
to one soft, barrel type bag per person with maximum weight of 15kg, one medium
sized hand luggage bag, one medium sized camera bag and a sleeping bag.
We suggest a
sleeping bag range of “3 – 4 season”. Sleeping bags can be hired by prior
arrangement for a cost of N$: 70.00 per 7 day trip.
When packing your clothing
please be aware that Namibian summer temperatures (December - March) can reach
45*c, and winter temperatures (June - September) can be as low as -5*c. The
rainy season is between December and April.
All evening meals on
camping safaris, (unless stipulated), are cooked on an open fire by your guide.
Salads and fresh vegetables will be served where possible, but please note in
some areas this is not necessarily every day. Fresh fruit will also be supplied
when possible. Vegetarians can be catered for but please notify us prior to
safari departure.
Namibia is a low
risk malarial destination but we recommend that seek professional medical advice
to enable you to make decisions on personal malaria protection.
All tap water in
Namibia has been purified or comes directly from boreholes and is safe to
drink. We supply tap drinking water but bottled mineral water is easily
available at shops and rest camps should you prefer to drink this.
Electrical plugs are
220 V and are 3 pin (round pin as opposed to square pin). Adaptors can be
purchased in Windhoek. It is possible to re-charge batteries at some campsites.
The Namibian Dollar
(N$) is tied permanently 1-1 to the South African Rand (SAR). SAR, notes and
coins are legal tender in Namibia.
Airport transfers
and pre-and-post safari accommodation can be arranged on request
It is customary to
tip in Namibia, usually, around 10% at restaurants. Your guide and assistant
can be tipped at your own discretion and only for good service, but we ask that
the guide be tipped separately from your assistant.
Safaris
include:
Safaris exclude:
Useful items to
bring with you:
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Two litre water bottle
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Torch
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Towel
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Sun hat
Important:
Before you travel please check your Tour Voucher and Arrival
Information for the latest joining instructions. This will be sent to you
upon receipt of final payment.
All itineraries
are subject to change without prior notice.
Prices
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