| Days 1 & 2: Windhoek
to Sossusvlei – Travel to Kulala Wilderness camp
enjoying stunning mountain and desert views. The camp
is on the edge of the oldest desert in the world and enjoys
majestic Namibian sunsets. Sightings of animals such as
springbok, gemsbok, ostrich, bat-eared fox and aardwolf
are exciting in these rugged conditions. |
| Days 3 & 4: Swakopmund – Travel
via the craggy canyons and moon-like landscapes of Kuiseb
Canyon to Swakopmund, stopping to view the Welwitschia
plant, a living fossil. On day 2, explore the coast with
a private boat cruise from Walvis Bay, an opportunity
to see the diverse pelagic birdlife, Cape fur seals and
rare Heavisides’s dolphines. Remainder of afternoon
at leisure to explore Swakopmund. Accommodation at the
Hansa Hotel. |
| Day 5: Damaraland-Travel up the Skeleton
Caost to the Cape Cross Seal colony(only if seals were
not seen at Walvis Bay) Then travel through the game rich
Ugab riverbed, past the Brandberg Mountains to Damaraland,
a land of stard desert beauty. Activities include explorations
on foot, mountain bike or 4x4 vehicles, viewing springbok,
gemsbok, ostrich and tracking the unique desert elephant.
Overnight Damaraland Camp |
| Days 6 & 7: Palmwag Rhino Camp,
Damaraland-Drive into the Huab riverbed to search for
desert elephants before heading to the mountainous and
rocky paradise of Palmwag, supporting desert rhino, elephant,
the rare Hartmann’s mountain zebra, giraffe, gemsbok,
springbok and kudu, lion, cheetahm leopard, brown and
spotted hyena. On the second day, the highlight is rhino
tracking on foot or vehicle, other activities include
day and night drives. Overnights at Palmwag Rhino Camp. |
| Days 8 & 9: Etosha National Park-Depart
to Etosha National Park,viewing wildlife along the way.
Activities at Etosha inlcude day and night drives, walks
and hides. Etosha is a prime game viewing destination.
Overnights at the exclusive Ongava Tented Camp. |
| Days 10, 11 & 12: Skeleton Coast
National Park-Enjoy a breathtaking scenic flight over
dramatic desert landscapes to the exclusive Skeleton Coast
Research Camp situated in a private concession in the
Skeleton Coast Park. This is one of the most inhospitable
but hauntingly beautiful places on the planet with roaring
sand dunes, windswept plains, towering canyons and salt
pans to seal colonies and shipwrecks.Full day explorations
in 4x4 landrovers take in all these sights as well as
a visit to the remote villages of the Himba people. |
| Day 13: Charter flight to Windhoek-We
arrive back in Windhoek at approximately 4.00pm |
ADDITIONAL SAFARI NOTES
If your international flight arrival is planned for the day
of departure of the safari, please ensure that it is before
10.00am
Please ensure that your departure flight is booked for after
15h30 if scheduled for the day the safari ends.
Please note on all bilingual safari dates
that the guide or translator’s home language is English/Afrikaans.
This additional free service does not guarantee level of fluency.
Flashlights/ torches: Please ensure that you bring a minimum
2-D cell flashlight with spare batteries.
Camera battery charging facilities: Please
note that a 12V cigarette lighter adaptor well be required
(that is compatible with camera make) on this safaris for
charging batteries whilst on game drives/transfers. 110/240V
outlets are available at the permanent lodges however Skeleton
Coast only has 12V electricity.
Dietary requirements and special occasions:
Due to remote locality of Explorations camps, please ensure
that full dietary requirements are advised at the time of
your booking confirmation,
15 Day Classic Namibia
Tour (RASA12)
DEPARTS
Weekly on Saturdays
DURATION
15 days/14 nights
ROUTING
WINDHOEK - FISH RIVER CANYON - SWAKOPMUND - DAMARALAND - ETOSHA
NATIONAL PARK - WINDHOEK
INCLUDES
14 breakfasts, 2 lunch packs, 1 lunch, 13 dinners, accommodation,
water on board, transport in air-conditioned vehicles and
guide, porterage, entrance fees and sightseeing as specified.
Price
Per person sharing From N$24600.00
DAY 1 – SATURDAY
WINDHOEK - KALAHARI DESERT
Depart Windhoek, drive via Rehoboth and into the Kalahari
Desert. Scenic sunset drive (in open vehicles). Overnight
in the Kalahari Desert. [D] |
DAY 2 – SUNDAY KALAHARI
DESERT- FISH RIVER CANYON
Drive through Kalahari, see Kokerboom (Quiver tree) forest
near Keetmanshoop. View the Fish River Canyon’s
spectacular northern fringes. Overnight near Fish River
Canyon. [BD] |
DAY 3 – MONDAY FISH RIVER
CANYON - LÜDERITZ
Travel to Aus. Possibility to see desert adapted horses
on entering Namib Desert. Arrive in Lüderitz around
midday. Afternoon scenic drive around southern peninsula.
Overnight in Lüderitz. [BD] |
DAY 4 – TUESDAY LÜDERITZ
- MALTAHÖHE
Visit Kolmanskop, a deserted diamond town and museum.
Visit Duwisib Castle in the afternoon. Continue to Maltahöhe
region for overnight. [BD] |
DAY 5 – WEDNESDAY MALTAHÖHE
- NAMIB NAUKLUFT PARK
Early start to visit Sossusvlei. Undertake 4x4 scenic
drive into the heart of the Namib Desert. Visit Sesriem
Canyon and Solitaire en route past Naukluft Mountains.
Overnight near Namib Naukluft Park. [BD] |
DAY 6 – THURSDAY NAMIB NAUKLUFT
PARK - SWAKOPMUND
Drive through Kuiseb Canyon towards coast. Enjoy a packed
lunch. See the ‘Welwitschia Mirabilis’ plants
said to grow older than a 1000 years and visit Moon Landscape.
Arrive in Swakopmund late afternoon. Overnight in Swakopmund.
[BD+LP] |
DAY 7 – FRIDAY SWAKOPMUND
(UNESCORTED)
Visit Walvis Bay lagoon in the morning. Afternoon at leisure
in Swakopmund. Book an optional day tour. Overnight in
Swakopmund. [B] |
DAY 8 – SATURDAY SWAKOPMUND
(UNESCORTED)
Day at leisure. Overnight in Swakopmund. [BD] |
DAY 9 – SUNDAY SWAKOPMUND
- DAMARALAND
Early departure towards Henties Bay. Visit Twyfelfontein
and the Organ Pipes en-route to Damaraland. Packed lunch.
Arrive at remote lodge in the afternoon.
Overnight in Damaraland. [BD+LP] |
DAY 10 – MONDAY DAMARALAND
Morning and afternoon outing with specialist guides. Introduction
to rich flora and fauna of this semi-desert. Search for
elusive Desert Rhino and Desert Elephant. Optional visit
to the nomadic Himba tribe (subject to availability and
for own account, min 3 pax, book in advance). Return to
lodge late afternoon. Overnight in Damaraland. [BD+L] |
DAY 11 – TUESDAY DAMARALAND
- OTJIWARONGO
Depart Damaraland, one of the last real wilderness areas
in Africa, continue via Kamanjab to Outjo, and private
game farm. Late afternoon game drive. Overnight near Otjiwarongo
at private game lodge. [BD] |
DAY 12 – WEDNESDAY OTJIWARONGO-ETOSHA
NATIONAL PARK
Continue via Outjo to Etosha National Park. Game drive
en route. Overnight at rest camp in the Park or private
accommodation nearby. [BD] |
DAY 13 – THURSDAY ETOSHA
NATIONAL PARK
Full day in the park, exploring waterholes along this
enormous saltpan. Overnight at rest camp in the Park or
private accommodation nearby. [BD] |
DAY 14 – FRIDAY ETOSHA NATIONAL
PARK
Full day in park. Depart late afternoon. Overnight at
private lodge or rest camp on eastern border of Etosha.
[BD] |
DAY 15 – SATURDAY ETOSHA
NATIONAL PARK - WINDHOEK
Visit Lake Otjikoto and mine museum in Tsumeb. Continue
via Otjiwarongo and Okahandja. Visit Herero graves and
local handicraft market. Arrive in Windhoek, late afternoon,
where tour ends. [B] |
4 Day Classic Etosha
Tour (RASA14)
DEPARTS
Wednesdays (Windhoek) & Saturdays (Windhoek & Swakopmund)
DURATION
4 days/3 nights
ROUTING
WINDHOEK - ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK - WINDHOEK
INCLUDES
3 breakfasts, 3 dinners, accommodation, non alcoholic drinks
on board, transport in air-conditioned vehicles and guide,
porterage, entrance fees, sightseeing as specified.
OPTION
ETOSHA FLY-IN TOUR (STEF3) - Daily departures with a choice
of accommodation options and duration. Please enquire for
details.
PRICE
Per person sharing from N$5700.00
ITINERARY
DAY 1 – WINDHOEK
- ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Depart Windhoek via Outjo to Etosha National Park. Game
drive en-route. Overnight at rest camp in Etosha National
Park, or private accommodation nearby. [D] |
DAY 2 – ETOSHA NATIONAL
PARK
Full day in Etosha National Park, exploring waterholes
along this enormous saltpan. Overnight at rest camp in
the Park, or private accommodation nearby. [BD] |
DAY 3 – ETOSHA NATIONAL
PARK
Full day in Etosha National Park. Depart late afternoon.
Overnight at private lodge on eastern border of Etosha.
[BD] |
DAY 4 – LAKE OTJIKOTO -
WINDHOEK
Visit Lake Otjikoto and mine museum in Tsumeb. Continue
via Otjiwarongo and Okahandja. Visit Herero graves and
local handicraft market. Arrive in Windhoek, late afternoon,
where tour ends. [B] |
7 Day Classic Southern Tour (RASA16)
DEPARTS
Weekly on Saturdays
DURATION
7 days/6 nights
ROUTING
WINDHOEK - FISH RIVER CANYON - NAMIB NAUKLUFT PARK - SWAKOPMUND
- WINDHOEK
INCLUDES
6 breakfasts, 1 lunchpack, 6 dinners, accommodation, non alcoholic
drinks on board, transport in air-conditioned vehicles and
guide, porterage, entrance fees, and sightseeing as specified.
PRICE
Per person sharing from N$ 11 190.00
DAY 1 – SATURDAY
WINDHOEK - KALAHARI DESERT
Travel into the Kalahari Desert via Rehoboth. Scenic sunset
drive (in open vehicles). Overnight in Kalahari Desert.
[D] |
DAY 2 – SUNDAY KALAHARI
DESERT- FISH RIVER CANYON
Travel through Kalahari, see Kokerboom (Quiver tree) forest.
Continue via Naute Dam, and northern fringes of Fish River
Canyon. Overnight near Fish River Canyon. [BD] |
DAY 3 – MONDAY FISH RIVER
CANYON - LÜDERITZ
Travel to Aus. Possibly see ‘desert horses’
on entering Namib Desert. Arrive in Lüderitz ±
midday. Afternoon peninsula scenic drive. Overnight in
Lüderitz. [BD] |
DAY 4 – TUESDAY LÜDERITZ
- MALTAHÖHE
Visit Kolmanskop, a deserted diamond town and museum.
then visit Duwisib Castle. Continue to Maltahöhe
region for overnight. [BD] |
DAY 5 – WEDNESDAY MALTAHÖHE
- NAMIB NAUKLUFT PARK
Early start to Sossusvlei. 4x4 scenic drive into heart
of Namib Desert. Visit Sesriem Canyon, Solitaire en route
past Naukluft Mountains. Overnight near Namib Naukluft
Park. [BD] |
DAY 6 – THURSDAY NAMIB NAUKLUFT
PARK - SWAKOPMUND
Travel through Kuiseb Canyon towards coast. Packed lunch.
See ‘Welwitschia Mirabilis’ plants said to
grow older than a 1000 years. Visit Moon Landscape. Arrive
in Swakopmund late afternoon for overnight. [BD+LP] |
DAY 7 – FRIDAY SWAKOPMUND
- WINDHOEK
Visit Walvis Bay lagoon. Continue inland towards Usakos
and Karibib. Visit Henckert’s Centre, Herero graves,
and handicraft market in Okahandja. Arrive in Windhoek
late afternoon. [B] |
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