Departs: Every Sunday from Windhoek

Collection will be from Hotels / Pensions on the morning of departure as from 08h00.

Valid: 01.11.2009 – 31.10.2011

Minimum pax: 4 Maximum pax: 30

General:

Mulit-lingual guide. English and German speaking driver guide

Pre & Post accommodation and transfers will be arranged on request.

Smoking on board vehicles not allowed

Tour can be worked out as private tour, self drive or Fly in option, please ask us for more information.

Day 1: Windhoek to Namib Desert

Early in the morning you will be collected at your accommodation in Windhoek and drive via the Khomas Mountains to your lodge in the Namib Desert near Solitaire. This is the gateway to Sesriem Canyon and Sossusvlei, where some of the highest sand dunes on earth stand towering. The afternoon can be spend relaxing.

Overnight: Namib Desert Lodge on BB Basis

Day 2: Namib Naukluft Park, Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon

After an early wake up call the journey takes us to the famous Sossusvlei, a clay pan surrounded by some of the highest sand dunes in the world.  Observe the fauna and flora that inhabits this region.  Climbing one of the dunes affords the energetic traveller with an unforgettable experience of endless vistas across a sea of apricot-coloured sand. The early start will give the guests the opportunity to photograph the sun rise in the massive dunes and the shadows created by the combination of sun and dunes.

Overnight: Namib Desert Lodge on BB Basis    

Day 3: Namib Naukluft Park and Swakopmund

Our destination today is the coastal town of Swakopmund.  The route passes through the Gaub and Kuiseb Canyons and what we call the “gramadoelas” (Bad Lands).  After check in into your accommodation you have some time  at leisure to explore the town of Swakopmund, before departing on a short excursion into the desert to visit the Welwitshia plains and see the oldest fossil plant on earth.

Overnight: Swakopmund Hotel on BB Basis

Day 4: Swakopmund

Today you can spend relaxing, exploring or taking part in one of the many optional activities offered in and around Swakopmund. Activities such as Seal & Dolphin Boat Cruises, Quad Biking, Fishing, Living Desert Tours and sand boarding are available at many adventure centres.

Alternatively speak to your guide and see what other options are available in and around Swakopmund.

Overnight: Swakopmund Hotel on BB Basis

Day 5:  Damaraland

After an early breakfast we depart and drive via Wlotzkasbaken, a small holiday village with peculiar looking houses and past the Burnt Mountain to the picturesque Twyfelfontein Lodge in the Damaraland. This area is one of the most diverse in Namibia and you have the possibility to see the Desert Elephant or even a Balck Rhino. In the cool of the late afternoon you depart to Twyfelfontein, a UNESCO heritage site. Here a local guide will take you to the over 6000 thousand year old bushmen rock engravings .

Overnight: Twyfelfontein Lodge on BB Basis

Day 6:  Etosha National Park

Today the journey will take via the petrified forest to the world famous Etosha National Park. The trees of the Petrified Forest were uprooted some 250 million years ago and were swept along by river, where today the remains were uncovered by erosion. On the way to the Etosha Park, you stop over at a traditional Himba village, wher eyou have the opportunity to meet these nomadic peole.  Afterwards check in at a lodge near the Anderson gate and Etosha.

Overnight: Etosha Safari Lodge on BB Basis

Day 7 and 8: Etosha National Park

The next days are foreseen to explore this natural wonder and try to find and see as many different animals as possible.

Of the 114 mammals species found in the park, several are rare and endangered, such as the black Rhino and cheetah. Etosha’s current population of +- 600 Black Rhinos represents one of the few growing populations in the world. 

Overnight: Etosha Restcamps or outside lodge on BB Basis

Day 9: Okahandja

Today you depart the Etosha National Park and make your way via Otjiwarongo and Okahandja back towards  Windhoek.

In Okahandja you stop over at the wood carvers market, where you can browse around a little for some last souvenirs. Short drive to your lodge, where you can spend the rest of the afternoon at your own leisure.

Overnight: Okapuka Lodge on BB Basis

Day 12: Windhoek

After breakfast you will be taken back to Windhoek, where the tour ends.

End of Tour

Departures dates:

Tour always starts on a Sunday

2010:

04 July 2010

18 July 2010

01 August 2010

22 August 2010

05 September 2010

19 September 2010

03 October 2010

17 October 2010

14 November 2010

05 December 2010

2011:

09 January 2011

13 February 2011

06 March 2011

10 April 2011

08 May 2011

12 June 2011

03 July 2011

17 July 2011

07 August 2011

21 August 2011

04 September 2011

18 September 2011

09 October 2011

23 October 2011

Prices:

(valid 01 December 2009 – 30 April 2010)

From  N$ 16870.00 per person sharing

N$ 2050.00 single room supplement

(valid 01-30 November 2009 & 01 May-31 October 2010)

From  N$ 16990.00 per person sharing

N$ 2050.00 single room supplement

(valid 01 December 2010 – 30 April 2011)

From  N$ 18375.00 per person sharing

N$ 2100.00 single room supplement

(valid 01-30 November 2010 & 01 May-31 October 2011)

From  N$ 18525.00 per person sharing

N$ 2150.00 single room supplement

Above price includes:

·         2 x overnights at Namib Desert Lodge                                                                  BB

·         2 x overnights at the Swakopmund Hotel                                                                BB

·         1 x overnight at Twyfelfontein Lodge                                                                  BB

·         1 x overnight at Etosha Safari Lodge                                                                  BB

·         2 x overnights at Etosha Restcamp/ Outside Lodge near Etosha                                 BB

·         1 x overnight at Okapuka  Lodge                                                                       BB

·         Air-conditioned vehicle incl. operating costs (Petrol etc.)

·         English speaking driver guide and his/ her expenses for the duration of the tour

·         Porterage at the hotels and lodges

·         Entrance fees to places of interest and National Parks as indicated in the itinerary

·         Welcome pack incl. Namibia Map

Services Excluded:

·         Additional meals

·         Tips for rangers, guides

·         Personal expenses (phone calls, drinks, souvenirs etc.)

·         Travel Insurance

·         Any other optional excursions not mentioned above

·         Flights

Cancellation policies

In  case of any cancellation the following fees will apply:

A cancellation up to 45 days before the tour: 10 % of the total price has to be paid.

A cancellation up to 44-30 days before the tour: 25 % of the total price has to be paid.

A cancellation up to 29-14 days before the tour: 50 % of the total price has to be paid.

A cancellation up to 13-7 days or less: 100 % of the total price has to be paid.

No show: 100 % of the total price has to be paid

It is strongly recommended to all clients to  take out comprehensive travel insurance including medical and cancellation.