Saturday, 23 October 2010

TEN DAY NAMBIA TOUR from US$375

WINDHOEK – NAMIB DESERT - SOSSUSVELI - SWAKOPMUND - DAMARALAND - ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
   
BONDED TOUR 

(i) Minimum 2 Passengers
(ii) Community Visit – OvaHimba Village

R 23 611 (+-US$375 per person sharing per night) ss R2 284

Day 1-3 English Speaking Driver only, from day 5 English/German speaking guide.

Departs: Wednesdays

Duration: 10 days / 9 nights

Includes: 9 breakfasts, 2 lunch, 1 lunch pack, 8 dinners, accommodation, porterage, transportation, and sightseeing as specified. 

DAY 1 WED WINDHOEK – NAMIB DESERT (unguided)
Depart early afternoon via scenic Spreetshoogte Pass and Solitaire to a comfortable lodge bordering the scenic Namib landscape.  Overnight Namib Desert. [D]

DAY 2 THURS SOSSUSVELI
Early morning Soussusvlei excursion.  Climb the world’s highest sand dunes.  Visit rugged Sesriem Canyon.  Return to lodge for lunch.  Afternoon nature drive (drinks for own account).  Overnight Namib Desert. [FB]

DAY 3 FRI NAMIB DESERT – SWAKOPMUND (unguided)
After breakfast, travel via Kuiseb Canyon to Swakopmund.  Arrive at midday at central pension / guesthouse.  Overnight in Swakopmund. [B]

DAY 4 SAT SWAKOPMUND (unguided)
Explore Swakopmund and enjoy some of the many optional activities (for own account).  Visit to the aquarium, museum, or crystal gallery.  Join the Living Desert Tour or a guided tour to the township Mondesa.  Meet fellow travelers and guide for dinner.  Overnight in Swakopmund. [BD]

DAY 5 SUN SWAKOPMUND – DAMARALAND
Depart early towards Henties bay.  See the Rock Art and the Organ Pipes at Twyfelfontein.  Lunch pack en route.  Arrive at remote lodge in Damaraland in the late afternoon for 2 overnights.  [DB+LP]

DAY 6 MON DAMARALAND
Optional morning guided hiking trail.  Lunch.  Afternoon sundowner drive in the Aba Huab River and possibly encounter the desert dwelling elephants (seasonal). [FB]

DAY 7 TUE DAMARALAND – ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK {Community Visit}
Depart Damaraland.  Visit a Himba village near Kamanjab and learn more about this semi-nomadic people.  A guided tour to this village allows an insight into today’s way of life of the OvaHimba people; their ancient traditions and beliefs combined with the influence of “civilization”.  Income generated through visitors helps to sustain this tribe and support the many orphaned or abandoned children, enabling them to grow up in the self-conscious spirit of their ancestors as well as to receive school education to face the challenges of the future. In the afternoon undertake your first game drive in Etosha.  Overnight near Etosha National Park. [BD]

DAY 8 WED ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Full day in the Park, exploring the various waterholes along this vast saltpan.  Overnight near Etosha National Park. [BD]

DAY 9 THURS ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Full day in the Park, exploring the various waterholes along this vast saltpan.  Overnight near Etosha National Park. [BD]

DAY 10 FRI ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK – WINDHOEK
Depart for Windhoek via Otjiwarongo and Okahandja to explore a local handicraft market.  Tour ends in Windhoek during the late afternoon.  [B]

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