Best of Namibia with Botswana 14 days - Tribal Lands
Price From:
R5 620.00
Destination:
Africa Tours
Duration:
14 days
Departs From:
Windhoek
Regions Included:
Windhoek, The Namib Naukluft National Park, Swakopmund, Cape Cross Seal Colony, Etosha National Park, Rundu, Okavango Delta, Shakwe
Min Persons Required:
4
Namibia is one of Africa's best-kept secrets! It boasts endless stretches of stark rocky plains and wonderful moonscapes where you can sample the freshest seafood while you take in the beautiful architecture of the coastal town of Swakopmund. Watch the thunderous Atlantic crashing onto shimmering desert beaches before falling asleep beneath a sky sprayed with stars. Resting up so that you are ready to tackle the highest sand dunes in the world at Sossusvlei.
From here we will explore the Damaraland landscape - one of the most scenic areas in Namibia riddled with prehistoric water courses, wide open plains and grasslands, massive granite hills and distant mountains. You may even see the elusive desert Elephant! But if you don't, not to worry, because the tour then moves on to the Etosha National Park where you will see an abundance of game including Lion, Elephant and Rhino. Then it is on to one of the last totally unspoiled areas in Africa known as the Okavango Delta in Botswana.
We end our tour on a high note by visiting an authentic Bushman/San village to see how the "red people" co-exist in society today.
Contact Details
Contact Person: Diana Tel: 27 11 791 0519
Itinerary
DAY 1 - Windhoek
Day at leisure to enjoy all there is to offer in Windhoek. Clients should meet at 18h30 pm at Arebbusch Travel Lodge for the pre-departure meeting. All meals for your own account.
DAYS 2 & 3 - The Namib Naukluft National Park (400 km - 8 hours)
We depart Windhoek for our first day on the road heading to the fabulous Namib Naukluft National Park and the giant sand dunes of Sossusvlei. This is one of the world's oldest deserts, offering over 130 million years of natural wonder. Climb the dunes for an unforgettable sunrise. Adventure activities abound, including hot air ballooning and light aircraft flights. On the morning of Day 3, we leave very early, and head into the park. We will make our way to Dune 45 and climb the dune in time to catch the spectacular sunrise, after which we proceed to Sossusvlei and the 2x4 parking area. From here it is a 5 km walk to the vlei where you are free to explore. There is an option for a guided walk (this is to the clients own expense). We depart Sossusvlei and arrive back at camp at around 10:00 and prepare a scrumptious brunch. In the late afternoon we visit the nearby Sesriem canyon and return to camp for the evening meal.
There is a swimming pool at the camp if you wish to relax and soak up the sun. Breakfast, lunch, dinner on Day 2, Brunch and dinner on Day 3.
Meals: Day 2: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Day 3: Brunch, dinner
DAYS 4 & 5 - Swakopmund (351 km - 6 hours)
We depart Sossusvlei for Swakopmund and arrive in the early afternoon. Swakopmund is a delightful Bavarian-style town, situated snugly between sea and desert. Great beaches, deep-sea fishing, quad biking, dune boarding plus an array of shops, bars and restaurants await you. In Swakopmund you are free to explore at your leisure or partake in the many optional activities. This is also a chance to catch up with laundry, banks and communications. Except for breakfast, meals are to your own account in Swakopmund.
DAY 6 - Damaraland (450 km - 6 hours)
Our journey takes us through the Cape Cross Seal Colony and into Damaraland. We arrive at our campsite located on the edge of a huge concession. There is a swimming pool at the campsite. The lodge can arrange optional morning and afternoon guided game drives in search of desert elephant, black rhino, giraffe and antelope. An added bonus is when, on the rare occasion desert elephant walks through Palmwag in search of water. Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
CAMPING
Palmwag (or similar)
Damaraland: from Swakopmund by gravel road C35, D2301 and D3254 via Uis
Tel: ++ (264) 64 404 459
Fax: ++ (264) 64 404 664
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAYS 7 & 8 - Etosha National Park (262 KM - 4 hours)
We depart early for Etosha National Park, which is Namibia's premier game park. Once we enter the gates, we will take a slow game drive towards the camping grounds. Dominated by shimmering white saltpans you have the chance to see elephant as well as black rhino, lion and leopard. Most camps have floodlit water holes, which are excellent for after dinner game viewing. On Day 8 we will make an early start and drive to some of the various waterholes in the park before heading back to the camp for brunch. Approximately 3-hours per game drive. In the afternoon we will take another game drive and return to camp for dinner. There are swimming pools in all camps used at Etosha for relaxing during the heat of the day. Day 7 we will spend the night in Southern Etosha, whilst on Day 8 we will overnight in the Eastern region of the Park. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on Day 7. Breakfast and lunch on Day 8.
Meals: Day 7: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Day 8: Breakfast, lunch
DAY 9 - Rundu (469 KM - 7 hours)
We leave Etosha for our camp situated on the banks of the Kavango River near Rundu. Here you have the opportunity to take part in some optional activities, which can include boat trips, fishing, game drives, game walks and horse riding. Tonight we are briefed on our Okavango Delta visit. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
DAYS 10 & 11 - Northern Okavango Delta (300 KM - 4 hours)
This morning we cross the border into Botswana and head towards our camp in the Northern Okavango Delta. Only a small overnight bag is needed with clothes for 2 days.
This arid and sparsely populated country has a watery jewel in its Northwest corner -the 12,000 sq/km Okavango Delta is in effect the world's largest oasis, given life by a slight subsidence in the earth's crust at this point. The Okavango is unique with its narrow channels and islands of tall trees, and the bird life is spectacular.
Guma Camp is situated on the Okavango's largest lagoon and not far from where the Kavango River opens out into the swamps. We arrive at camp late in the afternoon, and set up lunch. Thereafter you will have time to participate in a game/nature walk before retiring for the evening in preparation for a long day ahead.
On Day 11 we set off before sunrise on another walk, returning to camp for brunch. The balance of the day can be spent at your leisure. In the afternoon you may choose to go on a makoro trip, or enjoy another walk. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
CAMPING
Guma Camp (or similar)
Okavango Delta
Leave a message at Audi Camp
Tel: ++ (267) 686 3005
Fax: ++ (267) 686 5388
DAY 12 - Shakawe (40 KM - 1 hour)
After completing our final game/nature walk in the Delta, we head to Shakawe. We may visit Etsha village (time permitting) where traditional baskets catch the eye of the discerning buyer. We arrive at Drotsky's campsite in the afternoon. The Okavango River is at its widest in this area and a walk down to the river from the campsite offers the opportunity of bird watching. An abundance of bird life nest in the high papyrus fringing the river's edge and we look out for the shy Sitatunga, the antelope who live here that feeds off the papyrus. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
DAY 13 - Ghanzi (553 KM - 7 hours)
Today we proceed to Ghanzi in Botswana, which is known for its Bushman San people. We will overnight in the D'Kar village camp. The history of the San of Southern Africa can probably be traced back some 40,000 years. This makes them the oldest hunting and gathering society known to man. There were times when they were the kings of their land. They succeeded in living in harmony with their environment to such an extent that there are few other things than rock engravings and paintings that bear witness to their civilizations. Today there are less than 100,000 San left in eight southern African states. More than half of them live in Botswana. The very success they had through their skills to live with nature is an important reason why they became marginalised over the last couple of centuries.
The Kuru Cultural Centre was founded in 1991 to work alongside the Kuru Art Project for the preservation and promotion of Bushman culture. Over the past years, the centre has culturally empowered the San people in the region. The Cultural Centre has three main activities: The Museum, the Library, and cultural activities including the traditional Bushman Dance Festival.
Optional activities offered here include eco-cultural walks with a Bushman guide, traditional dancing, and game drives. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
CAMPING
D'kar Village Camp (or similar)
On the main road to Maun, 11km south of D'kar Village
Tel/Fax: ++ (267) 596 574
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
DAY 14 - Windhoek - Tour Ends (471 KM - 6 hours)
We depart for Windhoek at around 08h00 am and arrive in the afternoon. Our tour ends at Arebbusch Travel Lodge. Breakfast included.
Meals: Breakfast
Notes
Local Supplement R890
Includes
Fully equipped safari vehicle, services of tour leader and camp courier, all accommodation, all camping and catering equipment and scheduled National Park entrance fees. Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) Dinner (D) where specified. Meals not shown will be to the clients account. Occasionally breakfast and lunch may be combined into a brunch where necessary e.g. mornings with early game drives.
Excludes
International airfares, arrival and departure transfers, travel and medical insurance, personal spending money, visas, passports, vaccinations, personal taxes (including departure and border taxes) all optional activities, unscheduled or optional National Parks/ Reserves entrance fees, gratuities, sleeping bag if required, restaurant meals and all other items of a personal nature. All drinks, even on days with full board basis.
Best of Namibia with Botswana 14 days - Tribal Lands
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