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WHOLE NAMIBIA IN ONE TOUR (16 Days) - CODE SWAS 16
Day 1:
Drive from Windhoek via Dordabis, Uhlenhorst and Stampriet through the beautiful scenery of the Kalahari outskirts to Gochas. Afternoon nature drive.
Dinner/bed/breakfast at Kamelruhe Guest House or Stoney's Country Hotel.
Day 2:
Drive to the Kokerboom forest (quivertree), explore the area, continue
to Keetmanshoop and proceed past the Naute Dam to the Cañon Lodge.
Dinner/bed/breakfast at Cañon Lodge.
Day 3:
Visit the Fish River Canyon, the second largest canyon in the world. This
gigantic ravine, in places almost 500 metres deep, has been gorged out of
vast undulating plain in the course of thousands of years.
Proceed to Klein Aus Vista via Seeheim and Aus.
Dinner/bed/breakfast at Desert Horse Inn.
Day 4:
Day visit to Lüderitz, the first German settlement in Namibia, named after the merchant Adolf Lüderitz from Bremen, who bought this area in 1883. This drive takes you through intriguing “moon” landscape of endless desert vistas and bizarre rock formations.
The small harbour town is perched on rugged black rock, offset by the deep blue waters of the bay, and is surrounded by bays, coves and fjords. During the morning visit to the “ghost town” of Kolmanskop where diamonds were first discovered in Namibia. Afterwards sightseeing in and around Lüderitz and return to Klein Aus Vista.
Dinner/bed/breakfast at Desert Horse Inn.
Day 5:
Continue through the scenic Neisip Plain and drive along the edge of the Namib Desert, the Tiras Mountains and the Nubib Mountains to Namib Desert Lodge.
Dinner/bed/breakfast at Namib Desert Lodge.
Day 6:
In the early morning depart on an excursion to the Sesriem Canyon and
Sossusvlei, a large clay pan in the center to the Namib Desert, surrounded
by the highest sand dunes in the world. Arrive round about lunch time at the
Namib Desert Lodge. In the afternoon take part in a dune drive.
Dinner/bed/breakfast at Namib Desert Lodge.
Day 7:
Drive via Remhoogte Pass to Rehoboth and visit the Oanob Dam. Return to Windhoek. Arrival in the late afternoon.Bed/breakfast at the Safari Court.
Day 8:
Travel from Windhoek across the rolling hills of the Khomashochland at an
altitude of more than 2000 metres above sea level, down the Gamsberg Pass
into the Namib, which is the oldest desert in the world. The landscape
varies from rugged mountains and rocky outcrops to sand-filled valleys and
endless vistas of plains.
After a short rest with lunch packs, proceed through the Namib-Naukluft Park, where, with a bit of luck, one can see ostriches, springbok, oryx and mountain zebras. Then on to the Welwitschia Plain, where the Welwitschia plant, a living fossil, that is only found in the Namib and southern Angola, occurs in large numbers. Drive to the so called “moon valley” - a fascinating rock formation which is millions of years old. Arrival in Swakopmund at about sunset. Lunch packs en route.
Bed/breakfast at Orange House or similar.
Day 9:
After breakfast, depart to Walvis Bay for a boat-/catamaran cruise with champagne, fresh oysters and snacks on board. Return to Swakopmund. In the afternoon city tour through Swakopmund and rest of the day at leisure.
Bed/breakfast at Orange House or similar.
Day 10:
Drive via the tarred road into the interior, pass the Spitzkoppe and proceed to the beautiful Erongo mountain area. In the late afternoon sundowner drive.
Dinner/bed/breakfast at Ai Aiba Lodge.
Day 11:
Early morning start for a 3 three hours drive in open vehicles on the premises of the lodge. Numerous pre-historic rock-paintings will draw you into the spell of mystic Africa. Afterwards proceed to the Ugab terraces.
Dinner/bed/breakfast at Ugab Terrace Lodge.
Day 12:
Trip proceeds to the famous Etosha National Park. First game viewing drive.
Dinner/bed/breakfast at the Toshari Lodge.
Day 13:
Two full days of game viewing in the Etosha National Park. This national
park is one of the major sanctuaries for wildlife in Africa. The area was
proclaimed a game reserve as far back as 1907. The size is 22270km² and it
consists mainly of bush and grass savannah. This type of landscape provides
excellent opportunities for game-viewing at the numerous waterholes or in
the open countryside. The Etosha Pan, which the park is named after, is
approximately 6000km² in size. In the language of the Ovambo people, Etosha
means “place of dry water”, or “large white place”.
Dinner/bed/breakfast at Camp Halali or similar.
Day 14:
Enjoy another day in the Etosha National Park.
Dinner/bed/breakfast at Camp Halali or similar.
Day 15:
After breakfast proceed via Tsumeb and Otavi to the Frans Indongo Lodge. En route visit Lake Otjikoto and the Mine Museum.
Dinner/bed/breakfast at Frans Indongo Lodge.
Day 16:
Early morning game viewing drive on the premises of the lodge. Afterwards return to Windhoek via Okahandja, visit the graves of the Herero chiefs and of the German Schutztruppe. Arrival in Windhoek in the late afternoon.
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WHOLE NAMIBIA IN ONE TOUR SWAS 16 |
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Low Season : Nov 2011 - 09/21 Dec 2011 - 26 Jan 2012 - 18 Feb 2012 - 06/22 Mar 2012 - 05/21 Apr 2012 - 02/09/18/30 May 2012 - 16 Jun 2012 - 04/11/20 |
High Season : Jul 2012 - 02/18/30 Aug 2012 - 06/15/27 Sep 2012 - 12/24 Oct 2012 - 01/10 |
| Services Included : Overland trips and all sightseeing as per itinerary. Overnight in double rooms with private shower/bath and wc. Breakfast throughout the tour, lunch and dinner as mentioned in itinerary. English speaking tour guide. (Other languages can be spoken on tour) Not included : Expenses for personal belongings e.g. drinks and telephone calls as well as tips for the tour guide and in restaurants. Departure: 07h45 from the office of SWA Safaris, 43 Independence Avenue, and, if arrangements have been made in advance, from the different hotels. Futher information please find under "General Information". Group Size: Minimum - 2 Persons Maximum - 14 Persons |
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| Price : valid till 31 Oct 2012
LS: ZAR 31 285-00 per person sharing Currency Converter We accept all major credit cards. |
Price changes: All prices as reflected are based on the current tariffs and are subject to change without prior notice according to increases and circumstances beyond the company's control. |
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Tour Contact |
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| Phone | Fax | Street | P.O.Box | City | Country | |
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| +264 (61) 221193 | +264 (61) 225387 | swasaf@swasafaris.com.na | Independence Avn 43 | 20373 | Windhoek | NAMIBIA |