NAMIBIA SAFARI CAPE TOWN to WINDHOEK 16 Days * 6-12 Travellers * Accommodated Safari From Cape Town, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, to the ever changing Namib Desert landscapes and Etosha, one of the most important wildlife sanctuaries, this tour includes most of the highlights of one of the most interesting countries in Southern Africa, Namibia. On this 16 day journey we will climb some of the highest sand dunes in the world, visit the second largest canyon in the world and do game drives in the remote Damaraland and in one of the best game reserves in Africa, Etosha Pan. HIGHLIGHTS: South Africa: Cape Town, with its well-known landmarks Table Mountain and the Cape of Good Hope The rugged beauty of the Cederberg Orange River canoeing through the interesting landscape of the Richtersveld Namibia: The Fish River Canyon, the second largest of its kind in the world Experience the natural wonders of Sossusvlei, a dry desert lake surrounded by giant dunes Swakopmund, a remote sea-side resort Damaraland with its desert elephants and interesting local tribes Spitzkoppe, Brandberg and Tweyfelfontein with some of the oldest bushman art in Southern Africa Etosha Pan National Park, one of the most ecologically important game reserves in the world where many different animal and bird species occur in their natural habitat The Okavango River at Rundu Windhoek
Itinerary*: Day 1: Cape Town Today we will do a short tour of Cape Town, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. You can visit Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, the Waterfront or relax on one of the many beautiful beaches (entries at own expense). 40 km at own expense Day 2: Cape of Good Hope and African penguins Today we take a leisurely drive to the Cape of Good Hope, the southwestern most point of Africa. Here we go for an interesting hike. In the afternoon we show you some of the endangered African Penguins at Boulders Beach. We take a scenic drive along False Bay and Chapman s Peak, where we have a good chance to see some Southern Right Whales (June- November). B 190 km at own expense Day 3: Cederberg After a scrumptious breakfast we depart for the Cederberg, a beautiful mountain wilderness area 3 hours north of Cape Town. In the afternoon we do a hike in the
breathtaking landscape of the Cederberg. Here a local guide shows us some interesting bushman paintings. In the evening we watch the African night sky while enjoying a romantic camp fire. We will spend the night in simple cottages or Safari tents. BPD (B = breakfast, P=picknick lunch, D = dinner) 200 km prepared by the guide at the campfire Day 4: Orange River We leave the Cederberg behind and drive north to the Orange River, which is the border river to Namibia. Here we can do a canoe tour. (costs: 40 Euro, about 3 hours, might also be done the next day). We experience the lunar landscape of the Richtersveld, a mountain desert with a unique fauna and flora. We spend one night on the bank of the river at a beautiful lodge. BPD 490 km Departure: 07h00 at own expense
Day 5: Fish River Canyon, Namibia Today we cross the border to Namibia and take a drive to the Fish River Canyon, the second largest after the Grand Canyon. Watching the sunset at the edge of the canyon is an unforgettable experience. Our accommodation is situated close to the canyon amongst beautiful dolorite hills and quiver trees. BPD 210 km restaurant at the lodge Day 6: Namib Desert Long drive through one of the oldest and most spectacular deserts in the world - the Namib. Today we might seen our first springbok, Oryx antelopes and Hartmann mountain zebras. We enjoy a picnic lunch en route under a camel thorn tree. The following two nights are spent at a remote lodge. BPD 550 km restaurant at the lodge
Day 7: Namib Desert - Sossusvlei We spend the day exploring the Namib Desert, which boasts some of the largest sand dunes in the world (up to 300m). For the sunrise we make our way towards Sossusvlei, a dried out lake in the middle of the desert. We do several hikes in this amazing area, visiting Dead Vlei a big pan surrounded by dunes and the interesting Sesriem Canyon. BPD 200 km Departure: 05h00 restaurant at the lodge Day 8: Namib - Naukluft Park Today we will have the unique opportunity to observe wild cheetahs on foot (optional, 40 Euro). Afterwards we drive through one of the biggest Nature Reserves in the world, the Namib - Naukluft Park. We visit Walvis Bay en route to Swakopmund where we spend the next two nights in a central guest house. BP Lunch-stop: 320 km Namib Naukluft National Park restaurant at own expense
Day 9: Swakopmund We have a full day in the holiday seaside resort of Namibia Swakopmund. We have time to explore this idyllic German town by day and night. You can go shopping or relax on the beach. There is also the opportunity to do an unforgettable boat trip in Walvis Bay (optional, 50 Euro) Here you can watch dolphins, whales, pelicans and seals. B 0 km restaurant at own expense Day 10: Bushman Art at Spitzkoppe and the White Lady at Brandberg After breakfast we depart for Damaraland. This is one of the last areas in Africa where you can see desert elephants, black rhinoceros and giraffes outside of a national park. This day is dedicated to Bushman paintings. In the morning we visit Spitzkoppe where we will admire the Bushman paintings at Little Bushman s Paradise. In the afternoon we hike to the White Lady, one of the most well known bushman paintings in Southern Africa. We overnight in a beautiful lodge right next to the Brandberg. Here we will experience traditional dances after dinner. BPD Lunch-stop: 290 km Spitzkoppe restaurant at the lodge
Day 11: Damaraland and Twyfelfontein In the morning we will have the opportunity to view some of the most unique bushman art at Twyfelfontein. In the afternoon we visit the Burnt Mountain, organ pipes and the Petrified Forest. In this area we also often meet the interesting Herero and Ovahimba people. We stay two nights in a beautiful guest farm near the entrance of the Etosha National Park. BPD Lunch-stop: 450 km Aba Huab dry river at the guest farm Day 12: Game drive through Etosha National Park A highlight of the tour! At over 22.000 km², Etosha National Park is one of the most important game reserves in the world. Here game drives are dictated by the movement of the many different animals. We have the opportunity to see animals like lions, elephants and a wide variety of antelopes. With a bit of luck we can also spot leopards and black rhinos and can therefore see four of the BIG 5. Furthermore there are 326 different bird species. We will do a full day game drive. The hot midday hours can be spend at the pool or at a water hole in one of the 3 camps. BPD 200 km Game Drive Departure: 05h00 Lunch-stop: picnic in Etosha at the guest farm
Day13: Etosha National Park, Game Drive After another game drive in Etosha National Park we leave the park in the late afternoon and drive towards our next lodge. BPD 270 km Departure: 05h00 Lunch-stop: picnic in Etosha Restaurant at the Lodge Day 14: Okavango River, Rundu Drive through the Ovambo area with its many idyllic villages. At midday we reach the Okavango River and explore this special area. We have the opportunity to go for a sun downer boat cruise and might even step onto Angolan ground for a drink (optional, 15 Euro) BPD. 330 km restaurant at the Lodge Day 15: Rundu The day is spent at your leisure. You can swim, explore a local village or just relax for the day. In the evening at 21h15 departure of the transfer bus to Windhoek. B
Departure: Accommodation: 21h15 Intercape Bus Day 16: Arrival in Windhoek Arrival in Windhoek at around 5:45 am in the morning. End of the tour. We can organise a transfer to the airport or a guest house for you. Meals: B= breakfast P= picknick lunch D= dinner *subject to change without notice NAMIBIA SAFARI Price: Single supplement: Camping Tour: Single supplement: 2300 Euro 450 Euro 2100 Euro 290 Euro Dates 2016: 17.1. / 14.2. / 13.3. / 10.4. / 8.5. / 5.6. / 3.7. / 31.7. / 28.8. / 25.9. / 23.10. / 10.11. / 18.12. Dates 2017: 15.1. / 12.2. / 12.3. / 9.4. / 7.5. / 4.6./ 2.7. / 30.7. / 27.8. / 24.9. / 22.10. / 12.11. / 17.12. Price includes: Accommodation in Hotels/ Lodges/ Guesthouses/ Bungalows and Camps Meals see program: 14 x breakfast, 11 x picknick lunch On arrival: Local payment of 230 Euro for 10 dinners plus some entrance fees Transport in customised vehicles National Park Entrance fees (except where indicated) Professional nature guide Not included: Flights Visa Travel Insurance (compulsory: luggage, accident and medical cover) Soft drinks, alcohol, tips and other personal expenses
Group size: 6-12 participants Visa: might be required, please find out from the embassy Entry: Passport (at least 6 month valid from date of departure) Vaccinations: No vaccinations are compulsory, but we suggest malaria prophylactics in summer (November-March). For more information please contact your GP.... African Nature Tours...since 1994!