Skeleton Coast Safari C 4 nights/ 5 days Fly in safari

• Namib Naukluft Park and Sossusvlei
• Skeleton Coast
• Swakopmund (stop-over)
• Cape Cross
• Huab River Valley
• Terrace Bay
• Hoarusib Valley
• Hartmann Valley
• Kunene River
• Etosha National Park

Day 1: Flight to Huab Valley and Kuidas Camp

You will meet at Eros Airport, Windhoek at 07h00 for an early morning flight to Sossusvlei in the Namib Naukluft Park. Sossusvlei is reputed to have the highest dunes in the world, and the view of the shadow-lined dunes from the air is well worth seeing. After landing at Sesriem, you will take part in an excursion by vehicle into the dunes. The dunes reach heights of 300m or more and for those inclined and fit enough to climb them, this might pose a challenge. Return to the aircraft and fly along the coast via Conception Bay towards Swakopmund. The flight includes an aerial view of the famous Eduard Bohlen shipwreck at Conception Bay. After landing and refuelling at Swakopmund, the tour continues with a low-level flight north along the Skeleton Coast past the seal colony at Cape Cross for a light picnic lunch near the beach. Thereafter you will fly east, over the desert, to the Ugab formations–a nearly lifeless ‘moon landscape' of numerous black ridges that stand out in stark contrast to the white desert floor–before landing at Kuidas camp in the Huab River Valley. Ancient rock engravings are found amongst the rocks within walking distance of the camp.

Overnight at Kuidas Camp including all meals, local drinks and activities

Day 2: Hoarusib Valley and Purros Camp

After breakfast, depart by Land Rover to explore the colourful red lava and yellow sandstone of the Huab River environs and to be introduced to the ecological aspects of this area with its wide diversity of flora and fauna. This includes the Welwitschia Mirabilis, a tree that has been dwarfed by the rigours of the encroaching desert climate. Lunch will be at Kuidas camp before flying along the coast to Terrace Bay in the Skeleton Coast Park. The most prominent shipwrecks along this part of the coast are the Montrose and Henrietta. At the coast you will access the roaring dunes by Land Rover, which always proves to be a stimulating experience. You will also visit the beach with its profusion of multi-coloured pebbles consisting of agate, lava, granite and quartz. Interesting to see are old bleached whale bones scattered along the beach above the high tide mark. Return to the aircraft and continue north to the Purros camp in the Hoarusib Valley in the Kunene Region.

Overnight at Purros Camp including all meals, local drinks and activities

Day 3: Hartmann Valley and Kunene River Camp

After breakfast you will embark on a scenic drive along the Hoarusib Valley to visit a settlement of the nomadic Himba people. With a bit of luck, you might come across the desert-dwelling elephant. From here continue north along the Skeleton Coast by aircraft to the Kunene River acting as a border to Angola. The Kaiu Maru shipwreck and pieces from old sailing vessels lie scattered along this part of the coast. From the airfield you will take part in a scenic drive by Land Rover to the lunch site. After lunch the trip continues through the mountains and dunes of the Hartmann Valley - which extends to the Kunene River - reaching the Kunene River camp in the late afternoon.

Overnight at the Kunene River Camp including all meals, local drinks and activities

Day 4: Etosha National Park

An early morning boat trip on the Kunene River as it flows through scenic desert landscape, observing bird life and possibly some crocodiles. Birds vary from aquatic species on the perennial waters, to endemic desert varieties and those which inhabit dense riverine vegetation. After lunch at the camp, direct flight from the Kunene River to the eastern side of the Etosha National Park, where you will spend the night at a lodge outside the park.

Overnight at a lodge outside the park including all meals, local drinks and activities

Day 5: Etosha National Park and flight back to Windhoek

After breakfast, drive/fly into the park for a game drive by vehicle. Springs provide numerous drinking places for the animals, which congregate in spectacular numbers especially during the dry season (June to December). Animals such as lion and steenbok may be found in specific home ranges, while others such as springbok, eland, zebra, wildebeest and elephant wander all over browsing or in search of better grazing. The flight back to Windhoek commences in the afternoon to ensure that you will land before dark.

Prices:

Per person: US$ 7 035.00 (one person travelling in a single room)

Please Note: These rates do not include transfers to and from the airport.

Above price includes:

• 04 x overnight on a Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast basis (including activities)

• Local drinks

Above price excludes:

• activities and excursions not mentioned above

• Other drinks

• Personal expenses (Telephone call, souvenirs etc)