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18 day Namibia Roundabout safari tour - Guided or self-drive option
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Prepare for the ultimate Namibian holiday on this 18 day Namibia Roundabout Safari.
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Summary of this 18 Day Namibia Roundabout Safari:
Accommodation: camping, lodge (2 nights), hotel (2 nights)Activities: Explore the Fish River Canyon and the Quiver Tree Forest, hiking, see the desert horses, excursion to Desert Point, dune climbing, photography, visits to Dead Pan, Dune 45, optional activities, visit the Seal Colony, guided safaris, visit traditional villages, game drives, visit the woodcarvers market.Destinations: Windhoek, Fish River Canyon, Luderitz, Diaz Point, Kolmanskop, Namib Naukluft Park, Sossusvlei, Solitaire, Walvis Bay, Cape Cross, Palmwag, Opuwo, West Etosha, Etosha National Park, Waterberg Plateau Park.
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What you can expect from this 18 day Namibia Roundabout Safari::
The ultimate Namibian safari awaits you! From the far south to the western Namib Desert and Skeleton Coast, as well as Damaraland and the Etosha National Park. PLEASE NOTE: There is both a fully guided option and a self drive option - accommodation is mostly camping on this safari tour. Accommodation and meals are as stated in itinerary.Alternatively there is also a guided or self-drive option with lodge/hotel accommodation instead of camping - please enquire for more info on this option
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Day 1: Windhoek / Kalahari Desert, NamibiaDepart from Windhoek and head south to Rehoboth and then on to Mariental to the Kalahari Game Reserve for the first night. This is truly a beautiful place to spend the first evening.
Guided & self-drive: Overnight at Auob Lodge / or Anib Lodge. Breakfast and Dinner is included. |
Day 2: Quiver Tree Forest / Fish River Canyon, NamibiaHead south to the Fish River Canyon with a detour to the Quiver Tree Forest, a fascinating place where there is a 'forest' of the beautiful Aloe Dichitoma 'trees'. This area, a semi-desert, offers extremely harsh but beautiful views of barren landscapes and mountains. If time permits during your Namibia safari, a late afternoon view of the Fish River Canyon is planned.
Guided: Accommodation at Hobas campsite - all meals included. Camp food is prepared on the fire and is all freshly made. Dinner will be a starter (eg soup) with the main course normally one meat, two vegetables, one starch and a green salad.
Self-drive: Accommodation at Hobas campsite - no meals included |
Day 3: Namib Desert / Desert Horses, NamibiaEarly morning rise to the Fish River Canyon view point from where you will head west to the Namib Desert, past Aus to Klein Aus Vista. The afternoon is set aside for a hike in this beautiful area with a possibility of seeing the desert Horses of the Namib Desert.
Guided: Accommodation at Klein Aus Vista campsite - all meals included
Self-drive: Accommodation at Klein Aus Vista campsite - no meals included |
Day 4: Luderitz / Kolmanskop 'Ghost Town' / Diaz Point, NamibiaThis day is set aside for a full day excursion to the coastal town of Luderitz where activities will include Diaz Point as well as a visit to the desert 'ghost' town of Kolmanskop. Return to Klein Aus Vista late afternoon, looking for the desert Horses along the way.
Guided: Accommodation at Klein Aus Vista campsite - all meals included
Self-drive: Accommodation at Klein Aus Vista campsite - no meals included |
Day 5: Namib Desert / Namib Naukluft Park, NamibiaThe road today is stunning with amazing desert scenery whilst heading north along the eastern edge of the Namib Naukluft Park to arrive in the Sesriem area late afternoon. You will be accommodated at the campsites at Sesriem, which are built around a tree with a low wall surrounding the campsite. Even though the campsite might be full, one always gets the feeling of being away from it all! Guided: Accommodation at Sesriem campsite - all meals included
Self-drive: Accommodation at Sesriem campsite - no meals included |
Day 6: Sossusvlei / Dune 45 / Dead Pan / Sesriem Gorge, NamibiaEarly morning rise to drive to the beautiful Sossusvlei area where some of the highest dunes in the world are found. Most of the morning will be spent here on dune climbing, photography, visit Dead Pan, Dune 45 and to enjoy the marvellous scenery. Return for lunch with an afternoon visit to the enchanting Sesriem Gorge. Guided: Accommodation at Sesriem campsite - all meals included
Self-drive: Accommodation at Sesriem campsite - no meals included |
Day 7: Kuiseb Canyon / Namib Gravel Plains / Skeleton CoastToday you will travel north to the small town of Solitaire and then west to enter the Namib Naukluft Park close to the Kuiseb Canyon, a dry riverbed that comes to life after the rains.
From the Kuiseb, drive over the Namib gravel plains to see the interesting Welwitschia mirabillis 'trees' and the Moonlandscape before arriving at Swakopmund, a coastal town situated at the mouth of the Swakop River and on the Skeleton Coast.
Guided & self-drive: Accommodation will be at the Rapmund or Europahof Hotel. Breakfast is included. |
Day 8: Walvis Bay / Flamingoes, NamibiaThe morning is set aside for an excursion to the harbour town of Walvis Bay to visit the lagoon, home to hundreds of lesser and greater Flamingoes, Pelicans, Egrets and Storks as well as a wide variety of other bird species.
The afternoon is free to spend in Swakopmund with optional activities such as: Skeleton Coast flights, boat cruise in the Walvis Bay harbour and surroundings, dune 4x4 biking, visits to local interests such as the Crystal Gallery, Karakulia weavers, tannery curio shops, etc. Guided & self-drive: Accommodation will be at the Europahof Hotel. Breakfast is included. |
Day 9: Cape Cross / Seals / Damaraland, NamibiaHead north along the Skeleton Coast to Henties Bay and then on to visit the breeding colony of over 100 000 Cape Fur Seals at Cape Cross. From here you will head inland over wide plains to Uis, a small derelict tin mine before travelling north through Damaraland.
The scenery changes today from coastal desert to plains ending in the afternoon in granite hills and outcrops. Camp Xaragu offers you campsites and en-suite chalets with hot showers and stunning scenery. They also offer optional extra activities such as horse-riding, game drives, swimming, hikes and have a variety of tame animals on location. Guided: Accommodation at Xaragu campsite - all meals included
Self-drive: Accommodation at Xaragu campsite - no meals included |
Day 10 & 11: Palmwag / Etendeka Mountains, NamibiaTravel further north through the mountains to the Palmwag Concession during your Namibia safari. A full day is set aside to spend in this semi-desert area where there is a possiblity to see desert adapted Elephants such as Springbok, Giraffe, Oryx as well as the elusive mountain Zebra.
Guided safaris will go on a game drive in the concession area whereas self-drive clients would need to arrange for a game drive with the lodge management. Guided: Accommodation at Palmwag or Ongongo campsite - all meals included
Self-drive: Accommodation at Palmwag or Ongongo campsite - no meals included |
Day 12: Himba Tribes / Opuwo, NamibiaToday you will head north to the frontier town of Opuwo, a Herero word meaning 'all finished' or 'no more'! This afternoon you will visit a few traditional Himba / Dzimba villages where these ethnic tribes still live in traditional ways of tending their cattle and goats. Guided: Accommodation at Opuwo community campsite - all meals included
Self-drive: Accommodation at Opuwo community campsite - no meals included |
Day 13: Hobatere, West Etosha, NamibiaThis is quite a long day on your Namibia Safari Tour, you head back to Opuwo and then the western edge of the Etosha National Park. Not the most interesting drive today but its great to arrive in the Etosha area!
Guided: Accommodation at Hobatere campsite - all meals included
Self-drive: Accommodation at Hobatere campsite - no meals included |
Days 14 - 16: Etosha National Park, NamibiaYou will enter Etosha at the western Otjivasando gate, which is closed to the public (a special permit will be obtained for this area - self drive groups cannot enter at this gate) and head east to Okaukuejo. Along the way, you will stop over at numerous waterholes for game viewing.
Enjoy the floodlit waterholes at Okaukuejo where there is an excellent chance to see the Black Rhino drinking at night. These days will be spent in Etosha on morning and afternoon game drives and visiting numerous waterholes. A visit to the Etosha National Park is one of the highlights of traveling Namibia. Be it a lion or an elephant, a giraffe or a zebra, almost all African animal species are represented in the huge nature reserve, approx. 22 000 square kilometers in size. Guided: Accommodation at Namibia Wildlife Resorts campsites at Namutoni, Halali and/or Okaukuejo - all meals included
Self-drive: Accommodation at Namibia Wildlife Resorts campsites at Namutoni, Halali and/or Okaukuejo - no meals included |
Day 17: Waterberg Plateau Park, NamibiaExit Etosha today and head south via Otjiwarongo to Okahandja for the last evening. Guided & self-drive: Overnight at the Okahandja Lodge. The lodge is situated on the banks of the dry Okakango River. Enjoy the sights and sounds of abundant bird life in the area. Breakfast and Dinner is included. |
Day 18: Windhoek, NamibiaAfter breakfast, head south to Okahandja to visit the woodcarvers market before heading on to Windhoek where this Namibia safari will end. |
Included (Guided Safaris):Guide fees All accommodation Vehicle and all vehicle costs Meals as indicated in the itinerary Park entry fees and all other permits Bottled water on board vehicles only Camping equipment if a camping safari. This includes bedding (bedrolls), tents and all kitchen equipment. Game drives in all parks. Game drives at lodges and / or concession areas are not included in the intinerary. First Aid Kit but this only includes items and medical equipment to treat bruises, cuts and stings. Guides are NOT qualified to carry out medical duties and clients are advised to bring their own medicine for allergies. |
Included (Self-Drive Option)All accommodation except when camping at community campsites. Meals in lodges – breakfast and dinner (as per itinerary)Meet and greet by a company representative the day the guests arrive in Windhoek. |
Not included (Guided Safaris)Holiday or personal insurance Guide and other staff gratuities Flights unless included in the itinerary Visa or departure taxes (where applicable) Personal needs or items such as laundry and phone calls Alcoholic beverages or any drinks in restaurants / hotels / lodges (except where included in the itinerary) Government levies if and when they should be introduced. |
Not Included (Self-Drive Option)Vehicle rental Fuel or any vehicle costs. Meals unless included as per the itinerary. Camping equipment. Entry fees. Personal needs or items. Holiday or personal insurance. |
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Etosha Pan Namibia
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Believed to have originated over 12 million years ago as a shallow lake, Etosha is said to have the tallest Elephants in Africa, (up to 4m at the shoulder), Etosha is recognised as being one of the last wild sanctuaries of the endangered Black Rhino.
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Fish River Canyon - Namibia
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The Fish River Canyon hiking trail is the most unique attraction in Southern Africa. This Canyon in Namibia is the second largest in the world, after the Grand Canyon in Colorado. It is approximately 180kms long.
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