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NAMIB DESERT - ETOSHA TOUR (9 Days) - CODE SWAS 9
Day 1:
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 lunchpacks proceed through the Namib-Naukluft Park, passing the water-holes Ganab and Hotsas 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. Lunchpacks en route.
Overnight/breakfast at Hansa Hotel.
Day 2:
After breakfast, depart to Walvis Bay for a boat cruise with champagne, fresh oysters and snacks on board. Return to Swakopmund. In the afternoon, a city tour through Swakopmund and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight/breakfast at Hansa Hotel.
Day 3:
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/Overnight/breakfast Ai Aiba Lodge.
Day 4:
Early morning start for a 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/Overnight/breakfast at Vingerklip Lodge
Day 5:
Trip proceeds to the famous Etosha National Park. First game viewing drive.
Dinner/Overnight/breakfast at the Etosha Gateway Lodge or similar.
Day 6:
Full day 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 22270qkm and it consists mainly of bush and grass savanna. 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 6000qkm in size. In the language of the Ovambo people, Etosha means "place of dry water", or "large white place". Game viewing drive after breakfast until late afternoon, with a break at lunch time.
Overnight/breakfast at Mokuti Lodge.
Day 7:
Full day of game viewing in the Etosha National Park.
Overnight/breakfast at Mokuti Lodge.
Day 8:
After breakfast proceed via Tsumeb to the Hoba Meteorite. En route visit Lake Otjikoto and the Mine Museum. Proceed to Frans Indongo Lodge.
Dinner/overnight Frans Indongo Lodge.
Day 9:
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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NAMIB DESERT - ETOSHA TOUR SWAS 9 |
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Jul 2007 - 04/16 Aug 2007 - 01/13/20/29 Sep 2007 - 10/26 Oct 2007 - 08/15/24 Nov 2007 - 12/21 Dec 2007 - 03 Jan 2008 - 07/30 Feb 2008 - 18 |
Mar 2008 - 05/17 Apr 2008 - 02/14/21/30 May 2008 - 12/28 Jun 2008 - 16/23 Jul 2008 - 02/14/30 Aug 2008 - 11/18/27 Sep 2008 - 08/24 Oct 2008 - 06/13/22 |
| Services Included : Overland trips and all sightseeing as per itinerary. Overnight in double rooms in hotels and rest camps. Breakfast throughout the tour, 4 dinner and 1 lunchpack. English speaking tour guide. Multilanguage is possible. Not included : Expenses for personal belongings e.g. 4 dinner, 8 lunches, 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 - 16 Persons |
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| Price : (valid till 31/10/2008) ZAR = N$ 14 500-00 per person sharing ZAR = N$ 1 800-00 additional fee for single room Prices are in South African Rand (ZAR) / Namibian Dollar (N$) - 1 ZAR = 1 N$ 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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| +264 (61) 221193 | +264 (61) 225387 | swasaf@swasafaris.com | Independence Avn 43 | 20373 | Windhoek | NAMIBIA |