15-day Discover Namibia

'Namibia' means 'open plains' in the ancient Hottentots' language. Defined by endless sunshine, scenic beauty and unusual contrasting topography, Namibia is sandwiched between two deserts - the Namib Desert, said to be the oldest in the world on its western coastline and the Kalahari Desert in the eastern interior. Namibia features the great Etosha National Park, boasting the country's largest concentration of safari game. The world's highest dunes are found in haunting scenery inspiring sombre reflection.

2010 Price: From USD$3795 per person sharing*

Date: July 17 to 31, 2010

Highlights: Windhoek, Etosha National Park, Ruacana, Himba Experience, Opuwo, Brandberg, Caprivi Stripe, Twyfelfontein, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei & Sesriem.
Group Size: minimum 4 - maximum 10 people
Type of Safari: Semi-participation accommodated safari
Accommodation: lodges, cabins, bungalows and hotels

*Subject to African Safaris Ltd's Terms and Conditions.

Includes:-

• Meals as specified
• Specified excursions 
• Accommodation as specified - 14 nights 
• Arrival and departure transfers
• English speaking guide 
• Transport in suitable vehicle
• Camping Equipment (except small Pillows & Sleeping Bags)

Excludes:-

• Beverages
• Tips to guides, drivers, restaurants etc.
• Personal expenses
• Meals and excursions not specified.
• Optional excursions 
• Travel insurance
• Visas
• Departure or other taxes requested at the entry or departure points to the countries visited. 
• International flights

Day 1: Windhoek
After your arrival at Windhoek Airport you'll be picked up and transferred to your Lodge. The rest of the day is free for leisure. You'll meet your guide and the rest of the group at the lodge. This afternoon we go on an orientation city tour around Windhoek. [D]

Day 2 & 3: Sossvlei/Sesreim
On day 2 we depart Windhoek.  This will be a long day but driving through beautiful country site and short stops in-between will reimburse us for that. On day 3 visit the world's highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei. There is an option of taking the shuttle into the dunes. (Own expense) At sunset these red sand dunes, which can reach heights of over 300 m, are absolutely spectacular and provide for a fantastic photo opportunity. With luck, there may even be water in the vlei (lake). [BLD]

Day 4: Swakopmund
The day is spent driving through the Namib Naukluft National Park and the Kuiseb Canyon on our way to Swakopmund. [BLD]

Day 5: Swakopmund
We have the opportunity to explore this quaint German town by day and night. There are a number of activities to enjoy here; sand boarding, quad biking, skydiving and even fishing. You may even dare to brave the Atlantic sea. [BLD]

Day 6: Twyfelfontein
We follow the barren Namibian coastline on our way out of Swakopmund to visit Africa's largest seal colony.
We then move onto the spectacular scenery of Twyfelfontein. The Petrified Forest is next on the itinerary before reaching Twyfelfontein where we walk to visit the ancient bushman's artwork carved and painted into the surrounding Mountains. [BLD]

Day 7 & 8: Opuwo
On day 7 we make our way to Opuwo. Opuwo is the gateway to the Kaokoveld region in the northwestern part of Namibia. The remote area south of the Kunene river is the home of the Himba people, who have kept their ethnic individuality and culture in the seclusion of Kaokoland. We include a Himba Excursion on day 8. [BLD]

Day 9: Kamanjab / Damaraland
Today we return South to Kamanjab, which is the gateway of the Damaraland. It is a world of incredible mountain scenery, a refuge for the rare desert elephant, black rhino and giraffe. [BLD]

Days 10, 11 and 12: Etosha National Park
On Day 10 we continue onto Etosha National Park. We spend 3 nights here, listening to the wild animals at night and going for game drives during the day, hoping to spot the ‘Big 5'. At night you'll have the opportunity to see the nocturnal animals of Etosha at the floodlit waterholes of the camps and during the day you'll visit the Etosha Pan to view animals like Lions, Cheetah, Elephants, Giraffes and the numerous different types of Antelope the park has to offer. In the evenings we will enjoy our guide's self cooked meals around the campfire. [BLD]

Day 13: Rundu
Today we drive to the town of Rundu. We make our way to N'Kwazi Lodge and spend a relaxing afternoon in our Lodge on the banks of the Kavango River overlooking Angola. You can do optional activities like a sunset cruise, horse riding or just relax in the pool with a sundowner and listen to calls of Mother Nature. Optional traditional dancing in the evening. [BLD]

Day 14: Kwando, Caprivi
Today we make our way along the Caprivi to our calodge on the banks of the Kwando River. In the afternoon you will go on a game drive in the famous Mudumo National Park. In contrast to the rest of Namibia, the area is lush with riverine forest, marshes, dense savannah and mopane woodland. [BLD]

Day 15: Depart
Continuing our trip we leave Namibia and drive to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Your guide will take you through to Victoria Falls and you will have the opportunity to take part in several optional activities like White Water rafting, Bungee jumping or Elephant back safaris, etc Airport transfer.