Namibian Experience 12 Days
Price from: R14950
Single Supplement: R1190
Activity Package: R860 (see Excluded tab below)
Tour Summary: Departing Cape Town you'll head north toward the Cederberg Mountain which will be your first stop on the Namibian Experience 12 day safari. Here you'll go on a guided tour to the san rock paintings and visit a museum. You'll cross the border into Namibia and over night on the Orange River, here you'll have the opportunity to go on a half day canoe adventure. Next stop is the Fish River Canyon, the 2nd largest canyon in the world. Climb up dune 45 for amazing views of a sea of red sand dunes in sossusvlei and enjoy a guided walk. The safari ends in the adrenaline capital of Namibia. There are plenty of optional activities on offer here, sandboarding, quad biking, skydiving and much more. Meet the Himba community in Kamanjab. Enjoy some excellent game viewing in Etosha National Par before ending the safari off in Windhoek.
Highlights: San guided tour, wine-tasting, Scenic walk along the rim of Fish River Canyon, Visit the Kokerboom (Quiver tree) forest, Hike up Dune 45, Sesriem Canyon, 3hr desert walk on a private farm, Guided visit to the Himba tribe, Afternoon game drive and a Full day game drive in Etosha National Park, Craft market en-route and a short city tour of Windhoek
Itinerary
Day 1 South Africa – Cederberg Mountain RegionLeaving Cape To
wn, there’s one last photo stop at Table View for a spectacular panorama of Table Mountain. On the way to the Cederberg we visit the !Kwa ttu people just outside Yzterfontein. Here we enjoy a San guided tour & museum visit. After the 3hr tour we sit down for some lunch at the restaurant and then continue to the campsite where your guides will give you a full briefing on the tour.Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 Namibia – Gariep (Orange) River
Today we travel through the Northern Cape and Namaqualand, stop
ping at the remote town of Springbok for any last requirements. After crossing the Namibian border we check in to the lovely chalets overlooking the river that forms the border between South Africa and Namibia.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Gariep (Orange) River – Fish River Canyon
This morning there’s the optional chance to canoe down the Gariep River (in the summer) or to spend some time relaxing in the camp along the river. After lunch we travel north to the Fish River Canyon and take a scenic hike along the rim in order to gain some perspective as to just how large this natural phenomena is, later we return to Ai-Ais to check in to our accommodation and enjoy the hot springs. Optional Activities: Half-Day Canoe Adventure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Ai-Ais - Koker
boom ForestThis morning we travel into the Kalahari area of Namibia in order to visit the Kokerboom Forest. The Kokerboom is sometimes known as the Quiver Tree as it was often used by the indigenous Khoisan people for making quivers for their arrows. In the afternoon there is the option of some historical sightseeing on the farm that our guesthouse owns. Optional Activities: Kalahari Sundowner, Historical Sightseeing on farm
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Bushman Community – Namib-Naukluft Park
The Namib-Naukluft NP is one of Namibia’s geographic gems. There are massive sand dunes in the Sossusvlei desert area as well as the remarkable landscape. After an optional morning’s tribal interaction with the !Xung (San) people we travel to the Namib and stay the night outside the park. Optional Activities: African Tribal interaction.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Namib-Naukluft National Park
We have a full day in the Namib-Naukluft National Park that starts by being transported in to Sossusvlei, where we are joined by a local desert guide. Exploring on foot, this local guide will share detailed knowledge of this ecosystem. Later we transfer to Dune 45 where you have the chance to hike up the dune for an amazing view and photo opportunity. In the afternoon there’s a short walk into the Sesriem Canyon. On our return to Hammerstein it is possible to spend some time with one of the resident big cats. Optional Activities: Wild Cat Walk
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7/8 Swakopmund
We cross the Tropic of Capricorn on our way from the Atlantic Coast. Our first stop is Walvis Bay where we may see some flamingos. Then it’s on to Swakopmund, the adventure capital of Namibia, whe
re you will be briefed on the many optional activities available. Optional Activities: Dinner, Quad biking, Sand boarding, Sky Diving, Scenic Flights etc.Meals: Breakfast x 2, Lunch x 1, Dinner x 1
Day 9 Kamanjab - Himba Tribe
Today we head inland towards Kamanjab in the north-west of Namibia. The following morning we will spend time with some of the semi-nomadic Himba people. The Himba are a pastoral people and are easily recognisable by their unique style of hair and dress
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10/11 Etosha National Park
We travel south-east to Etosha NP. The open plains allow spectacular elevated game viewing from the truck whilst on game drives. Our quality bungalow accommodation is inside the park at Okaukuejo and/or Halali which both boast floodlit night water holes where the animals come regularly to drink. Optional Activities: Morning or Night Drive with expert Namibian Game Ranger
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 Windhoek
En-route to Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, we stop at a craft market where you can buy authentic African carvings and paintings. On arrival in Windhoek we take a short driving tour around the city, and there’s some free time to explore the centre. Your tour ends on arrival in Windhoek, but it is nice to join the group for a final meal out at Joe’s Beer House. Optional Activities: Dinner out
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included
Accommodation: Basic chalets, bungalows, traditional huts and occasionally youth-hostels. Accommodation is 2 per room (sharing).
Max Group Size: no more than 18 passengers
Transport in specialised vehicle
Service of two qualified guides
Meals, accommodation and activities as per itinerary
Most National Park fees
Cederberg
Wine Tasting
Gariep/Orange River
Namib-Naukluft NP
Fish River Canyon
Sesriem Canyon
Guided Walk in Sossusvlei
Spitzkoppe
Himba Tribe
Etosha National Park
Excluded
Activity Package - R860
!Khwa ttu San experience
Guided desert walk with local expert
Himba Tribe visit
Optional Activities
South Africa - Gariep/Orange River Half Day Canoe Trip - R250 to R300
Namibia - Namib-Naukluft NP !Xung Bushman Guided Walk - R350 to R450
Namibia - Namib-Naukluft NP Wild Cat Walk - R80 to R100
Namibia - Swakopmund Dinner at local restaurant - R150 to R300
Namibia - Swakopmund Quadbiking (1 x Hour) - R300 to R550
Namibia - Swakopmund Sandboarding - R250 to R400
Namibia - Swakopmund Sky Diving - R2050 to R2900
Namibia - Etosha Night Drive in Etosha National Park with Park Rangers - R550 to R650
Namibia - Etosha Dawn Drive in Etosha National Park with Park Ranger - R450 to R550
Namibia - Windhoek Dinner at local restaurant - R150 to R250
Visas
Vaccinations
Items of a personal nature
Alcohol and snacks
Towel
Departures
Starts: Cape Town - Finishes: Windhoek
Departs: 14-Dec-2011 - Returns : 25-Dec-2011Departs: 21-Dec-2011 - Returns : 01-Jan-2012
Departs: 28-Dec-2011 - Returns : 08-Jan-2012
2012
Departs: 04-Jan-2012 Returns: 15-Jan-2012
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