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TRIBES OF NORTHERN NAMIBIA AND SOUTH TOUR (16 Days) - CODE SWAS 16NS
Day 1:
In the morning departure from Windhoek to Tsumeb. At Okahandja, a former mission station and the tribal center of the Herero people, visit some Herero graves, the cemetery of the German “Schutztruppe” and the Kavango woodcarvers market. Via Otjiwarongo and Otavi continue to Tsumeb.
Dinner/Bed/Breakfast at Makalani Hotel.
Day 2:
After breakfast depart for the “Treespleeper Camp” near Tsintsabis. It is home to Hei//omn Bushmen, the former habitants of Etosha and surroundings, and the !Kung Bushmen. Until recently the Bushmen practiced a lifestyle of hunting and gathering. They will show you their traditional way of life in a “historic living village”.
After a light lunch or lunch packs (not included) proceed to Farm Hedwigslust, home of the Ombili foundation. The aim of the foundation is to teach the 350 Bushmen living on the farm to become self-sufficient as farmers, to sow, produce and harvest crops as an alternative to hunting game, which has become extinct. The Ombili Foundation relies on donations to finance this project. A gratuity of approximately N$ 50.00 is much appreciated.
Dinner/Bed/Breakfast at Kempinski Mokuti Lodge.
Day 3:
Continue further north to 4-O region, the most densely populated region of Namibia (approximately 600 000 people). The Ovambo consist of 8 sub-tribes.
The Nakambale Museum at Olukondo is the first stop, depicting the past and present role of the Finnish Mission, the church and the local cultures. Visit the Ngonga homestead and observe the different demonstrations on wheat crushing, basket weaving, hair braiding, possibly traditional dancing and music etc. A traditional lunch will be served. Proceed to Oshakati via Ondangwa.
Dinner/Bed/Breakfast at Oshakati Country Hotel.
Day 4:
Travel through the Omusati region. Flat, sandy plains dotted with Makalani palms, savannah and Mopane woodlands characterize the landscape. Stop at different attractions.
Continue to Opuwo via Ruacana.
Dinner/Bed/Breakfast at Opuwo Country Hotel.
Day 5:
Early departure in direction of the Epupa Falls. The Epupa Falls (also known as Monte Negro Falls in Angola) are created by the Kunene River on the border of Angola and Namibia, in the Kaokoland area of the Kunene Region.
The river is 0.5 km wide and drops in a series of waterfalls spread over 1.5 km, with the greatest single drop being 37 m. The name "Epupa" is a Herero word for "foam", in reference to the foam created by the falling water. The falls are a major visitor attraction in Namibia, because of the largely unspoiled environment, with fig trees, baobabs, makalani palms and coloured rock walls framing the Falls.
Lunch packs en route.
Dinner/Bed/Breakfast at Omarunga Lodge.
Day 6:
After breakfast we visit a typical Himba settlement. The Himba are a sub-tribe of the Herero people. They are the only tribe still practicing their ancient tradition and culture. They are nomads who roam the area in search of grazing for their cattle. A number of deserted settlements will be seen along the way.
A local guide will accompany the group in order to negotiate a visit to a “Kraal” with the headman of the tribe and will explain the lifestyle and the culture of the Himba people. Return to the Lodge.
In the afternoon take part in a guided excursion to the Falls.
Enjoy a nice sundowner afterwards.
Dinner/Bed/Breakfast at Omarunga Lodge.
Day 7:
Very early in the morning we are heading southwards. Via Opuwo, the journey takes us to the westernside of Etosha National Park.
Lunch packs en route.
Dinner/Bed/Breakfast at Dolomite Camp/ Etosha National Park.
Day 8:
Travel through the western part of the Etosha National Park. Oryx and other antelopes favour this region. West of Okaukuejo is the well-known “Sprokieswoud”, Phantom or Fairy Forest, the only place where the African Moringa tree grows in a flat area.
Game viewing continues till late afternoon. At the floodlit waterhole wildlife can be viewed throughout the day and night.
Dinner/Bed/Breakfast at Camp Okaukuejo.
Day 9:
Leave the Etosha National Park after a short game drive in the morning. Return to Windhoek via Outjo, Otjiwarongo and Okahandja. Arrive in Windhoek during the afternoon.
Bed/breakfast at the Safari Court.
Day 10:
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 11:
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 12:
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 13:
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 14:
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 15:
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 16:
Drive via Remhoogte Pass to Rehoboth and visit the Oanob Dam.
Tour ends in Windhoek.
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TRIBES OF NORTHERN NAMIBIA AND SOUTH TOUR SWAS 16NS |
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Low Season : Nov 2011 - 12 Dec 2011 - -- Jan 2012 - -- Feb 2012 - 25 Mar 2012 - 24 Apr 2012 - 21 May 2012 - 26 Jun 2012 - 23 |
High Season : Jul 2012 - 21 Aug 2012 - 18 Sep 2012 - 15 Oct 2012 - -- |
| Services Included : Overland trips and all sightseeing as per itinerary. Overnight in double rooms with private shower/bath and wc. Breakfast and dinner throughout the tour, 1x Lunch and 2x Lunchpacks. 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. Group Size: Minimum - 2 Persons Maximum - 14 Persons |
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| Price : valid till 31 Oct 2012
LS: ZAR 21 619.00 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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| +264 (61) 221193 | +264 (61) 225387 | swasaf@swasafaris.com.na | Independence Avn 43 | 20373 | Windhoek | NAMIBIA |