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Best of Namibia camping 12 Days

Best of Namibia camping 12 Days

Overland Tours

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Price from: R9450 pp

Activity Package: R860 (see Excluded tab below)

Tour Summary: The Best Of Namibia 12 day safari departs from Cape Town with your first two stops being the Cedreberg Mountains and the Orange River. Then as the title so clearly states you'll visit the best Namibia has to offer. From the 2nd largest canyon in the world to the towering dunes of Sossusvlei. Let the adrenaline flow in Swakopmund and take part in some of the optional activities such as sky diving, quad biking or experience the desert as it's meant to be...on camel back. Head to Etosha for some excellent game viewing and end the trip off with a beer or 6 at Joe's Beer House in Whindhoek.

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Highlights: !Kwa ttu San Guided tour, Hike along the rim of the Fish River Canyon, Hike into Sesriem Canyon, Sunrise hike up Dune 45, ±3 hrs desert walk on a private farm with expert guide, Stop off in Walvis Bay to view Flamingos, Guided walk Spitzkoppe, Guided visit to the Himba Tribe with Local Guide, Etosha National Park game drives, Craft market en-route and short city tour of Windhoek

Itinerary

Day 1 South Africa – Cederberg Mountain Region
Leaving Cape Town, 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 tourpax-orange-river-view 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 Namaqualand – Gariep (Orange) River
An early start, then we head north via the distant town of Springbok, best known for its diamonds, copper and spring flowers. We then proceed to our camp located right beside the Namibian border. The camp is situated on the riverbank that forms the border between South Africa and Namibia. If the current is not too strong you may be able to swim across into Namibia, but you’ll have to come back and get your passport stamped if you intend on travelling through the country!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

fish-river-canyon-namibiaDay 3 Namibia – Gariep (Orange) River - Fish River Canyon
This morning there’s the chance to see the beautiful river valley by canoe or just relax at camp. After lunch we cross the border and travel to the Fish River Canyon. After a scenic walk along the edge of the canyon we enjoy our dinner while watching the sunset. This is also a fantastic photo opportunity. Optional Activities: Half-Day Canoe Adventure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Namib-Naukluft National Park
We arrive at the Namib-Naukluft National Park and set up camp, then enjoy a short hike into the Sesriem Canyon. Tonight enjoy the star-studded sky and enduring silence of the Namib Desert, only occasionally interrupted by the call of a Jackal or, a rather unique lizard, the barking gecko!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Sossusvlei Dunes - Namib-Naukluft National Parkduen-hike
We wake up early to hike up Dune 45 to marvel at the sunrise. Later, we join a local expert on a guided hike of the unique desert ecosystem.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 Swakopmund
After a brief photo stop while crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, we travel onto Namibia’s Atlantic coast and the adventure capital, Swakopmund. Often there are flamingo’s at the Walvis Bay lagoon, just before we arrive in Swakopmund. You will be briefed on the many optional activities available here and then there is time to explore the town before dinner out at one of the local restaurants. Optional Activities: Dinner out
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

quad-biking-on-dunesDay 7 Swakopmund
The whole day is free to relax, explore or partake in one of the many activities available here. Most popular are Quadbking in the Dunes or Tandem Skydiving. On a clear day’s skydiving you can see all the way to the next day’s destination! Taking a walk around Swakopmund’s shops and having a leisurely lunch is also a great way to spend your day. Optional Activities: Quad biking, Sand boarding, Sky Diving, Dolphin Cruise, Scenic Flights, Fishing, Dinner out etc.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 8 SPITZKOPPE
We leave all the trappings of modern life behind us and drive inland to the mysterious Spitzkoppe. Tonight we camp in the wild.Himba-baby-and-potjie
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9 HIMBA TRIBES
After some early morning exploration we continue inland and drive towards Kamanjab. The Himba are a pastoral people and predominantly breed cattle or goats, they are easily recognisable by their unique style of dress.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10/11 Etosha National Park
Etosha is the venue for some of the most unique game viewing experiences in Africa. The sparse grasslands allow great opportunities to see animals normally hidden in dense vegetation. You may even see some of the amazing animals crossing the Gemsbok-at-waterholeroad in front of your truck! We will go on various game drives, and spend our evenings at the abundant water holes for some excellent game photography. Optional Activities: Night or Dawn Drives in safari vehicles
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12 Windhoek
After an early morning game drive we set off towards Windhoek, the Capital city of Namibia. On the way we stop at a popular craft market where you can barter for handmade gifts to take home. Windhoek is not only the capital, it is also the cultural, social and economic centre of the Namibia. On arrival in Windhoek there is a short city tour. 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, an exciting dining experience! Optional Activities: Dinner out.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Included

Accommodation: Two man large dome tents with plenty of extra room for your bags, plus a foam mattress to ensure your comfort.

Max Group Size: no more than 22 passengers

Transport in specialised vehicle
The service of two qualified guides
Meals, accommodation and activities as specified in the itinerary
Most National Park Fees

Cederberg
Bushman Paintings
Gariep/Orange River
Fish River Canyon
Sesriem Canyon
Namib-Naukluft National Park
Guided walk in Sossusvlei
Spitzkoppe
Himba Tribes
Etosha National Park

Excluded


Activity Package - R860
Kwa 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 Wild Cat Walk R80 to R100
Namibia Swakopmund Dinner at local restaurant R150 to R300
Namibia Swakopmund Quadbiking (1 x Hour) R300 to R400
Namibia Swakopmund Sandboarding R250 to R400
Namibia Swakopmund Sky Diving R2050 to R2100
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
Snacks
Sleeping bag and towel

Departures

Starts: Cape Town - Finishes: Windhoek

Departs: 25-Dec-2011 - Returns : 05-Jan-2012
Departs: 28-Dec-2011 - Returns : 08-Jan-2012

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