NAMIB DESERT, COAST, ERONGO & ETOSHA
9 days Namibia overland Safari
Booking Code: SWAS 9
Prices: Per person sharing:
Low Season (01.11.2018 till 30.06.2019) N$ 29,100.00
Single Supplement N$ 2,720.00
High Season (01.07.2019 till 31.10.2019) N$ 27,200.00
Single Supplement N$ 3,070.00
Services included:
Overland trips and all sightseeing as per itinerary. Overnight in double
rooms with private shower/bath and toilet in a guest house, hotels, lodges and rest camps.
Meals as specified, English speaking
tour guide. (Other languages can be spoken on tour)
Not included:
Expenses for personal belongings, meals other than specified, drinks
and telephone calls as well as tips in the restaurants and for the tour guide.
DEPARTURES
01/17 OCT 18 – 07/19 NOV 18 – 10 DEC 18 – 18 FEB 19 – 11 MAR 19 –
10 APR 19 – 13/27 MAY 19 – 19 JUN 19
10 JUL 19 – 07/26 AUG 19 – 09/30 SEP 19 – 16 OCT 19
PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A MORE ACCURATE QUOTATION
ITINERARY
Day 1: Windhoek – Swakopmund
Travel from Windhoek across the rolling hills of the Khomashochland at an altitude of more than 2.000 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 mirabilis, 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 The Delight Hotel/ Beach Hotel/ Hotel Probst or similar.
Day 2: Walvis Bay
After breakfast, depart to Walvis Bay for a boat cruise with sparkling wine, 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 The Delight Hotel/ Beach Hotel/ Hotel Probst or similar.
Day 3: Swakopmund – Erongo mountains
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 or Omandumba-West or similar.
Day 4: Erongo mountains – Ugab Terraces
Early morning start for a three hours drive in open vehicles on the premises of the lodge. Numerous pre-historic rockpaintings will draw you into the spell of mystic Africa. Afterwards proceed to the Ugab terraces.
Dinner/bed/breakfast at Ugab Terrace Lodge or similar
Day 5: Ugab Terraces – Etosha National Park
Trip proceeds to the famous Etosha National Park. First game viewing drive.
Dinner/bed/breakfast at the Toshari Lodge/Taleni Etosha Village or similar.
Day 6: Etosha National Park
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 22.270km² 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 6.000km² in size. In the language of the Ovambo people, Etosha means “place of dry water”, or “large white place”.
Dinner/bed/breakfast at Toshari Lodge/ Taleni Etosha Village or similar.
Day 7: Etosha National Park
Enjoy another day in the Etosha National Park.
Dinner/bed/breakfast at Mokuti Etosha Lodge or similar.
Day 8: Etosha National Park – Otavi
After breakfast proceed via Tsumeb and Otavi to the Gabus Game Ranch. En route visit Lake Otjikoto and the Mine Museum. In the afternoon game viewing drive with sundowner on the premises of the lodge.
Dinner/bed/breakfast at Gabus Game Ranch.
Day 9: Otavi – Windhoek
After breakfast return to Windhoek via Otavi, Otjiwarongo and Okahandja.
Arrival in Windhoek in the late afternoon.
