Classic Namibia Under Canvas
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Adventure; Sightseeing; Sightseeing tour; excursions; Namib Desert; Etosha National Park; explorations; Swakopmund; Namibia Safari; Namibia; Explore Namibia; Discover; Twyfelfontein Area;
Discovering Namibia is a captivating experience. Venture into a world of changing scenery and vast unspoiled wilderness with a cosmopolitan atmosphere and people. Explore Namibia's attractions including central Namibia with the Namib Desert (Sesriem and Sossusvlei) and the North, home to the famous Etosha National Park. Explore Namibia on a ...
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- Trip Length:
- 11 days
- Price Range:
- From $3795 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
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Sep 02, 2008 to Sep 12, 2008
Oct 21, 2008 to Oct 31, 2008
Aug 19, 2008 to Aug 29, 2008
Nov 04, 2008 to Nov 14, 2008
Dec 23, 2008 to Jan 02, 2009
Nov 18, 2008 to Nov 28, 2008
Oct 07, 2008 to Oct 17, 2008
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15 - 17, 18 - 20, 25 - 30, 31 - 35, 36 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 55
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
Discovering Namibia is a captivating experience. Venture into a world of changing scenery and vast unspoiled wilderness with a cosmopolitan atmosphere and people. Explore Namibia's attractions including central Namibia with the Namib Desert (Sesriem and Sossusvlei) and the North, home to the famous Etosha National Park. Explore Namibia on a fully serviced classic mobile safari “under canvas” in exclusive bush camps. A safari crew traveling in a separate vehicle erects the comfortable camp, while a professional safari guide travels with you. The group size is limited to 8 to ensure personalized attention and utmost comfort. An experienced chef prepares excellent bush cuisine, enjoyed in the dining tent or under the stars. This is Namibia in style.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Windhoek
Arrive in Windhoek.
Hotel
Upon arrival in Windhoek, you will be met at the airport and transferred to the Villa Verdi Hotel, or similar, for you overnight. With its lingering heritage of German architecture, activities and atmosphere, Windhoek is a city that can be visited throughout the year.
Relaxation
The day is spent at leisure. You will be met by your guide at the hotel reception for a briefing around 6:00 p.m.
Day 2 - 3 - Namibia
Etosha National Park.
National Parks
Etosha National Park is one of the most important reserves and game sanctuaries in Africa.
Safari
Your exclusive camp is set up on a private concession from where you will enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives, visiting the famous Etosha Pan and numerous water holes.
Camping
Lodging: luxury camping. Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners.
Day 4 - Namibia
Etosha National Park.
Sightseeing
Tonight is spent at one of the Park rest camps, in the comfort of en-suite bungalows. The floodlit water hole at the camp offers an amazing spectacle with an array of animals visiting throughout the night.
Camping
Lodging: luxury camping. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 5 - 6 - Namibia
Damaraland / Twyfelfontein Area.
Private Car Service
An early morning drive takes you to your exclusive camp at Damaraland.
Sightseeing
En route, visit a Himba village. The Himbas are a semi-nomadic tribe, who live in scattered settlements throughout the region. They are characterized by their proud yet friendly stature and the women are noted for their unusual beauty, enhanced by intricate hairstyles and traditional dress. A few hours are spent with a visit to a traditional Himba settlement learning more about these fascinating people. The changing colors of the surrounding landscapes are enjoyed on a guided sunset walk with explanations of the unique flora and geology of the area.
Sightseeing
The following morning, visit the Twyfelfontein area with walks to view the rock engravings, Organ Pipes, and the Burnt Mountain.
Camping
Lodging: luxury camping. Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners.
Day 7 - 8 - Swakopmund
Sightseeing
Traveling through Damaraland you’ll reach the coast. Swakopmund, with its German colonial atmosphere, is the principal coastal resort of Namibia.
Ballooning
Time is spent at leisure to enjoy the charm of this old town or to undertake one of the many optional activities on offer (scenic flights, hot air ballooning, etc. - own expense).
Sailboat & Yacht Charter
Morning marine boat cruise included, where a variety of bird species can be seen, and seals are fed by hand. There is also the chance to see two dolphin species and the leatherback turtles that inhabit the Namibian coast.
Sightseeing
In the afternoon enjoy an excursion to the Moon landscape where to view the unusual prehistoric Welwitschia plant, a dwarf-tree flourishing on the moisture of the Atlantic Coast. Its life-span is estimated at more than 1,000 years old.
Hotel
Overnight at the Hotel Eberwein, or similar.
Meals: 2 Breakfasts.
Day 9 - 10 - Sesriem
Namib Desert / Sesriem.
Private Car Service
Drive via Kuiseb River en route to your camp on the edge of the Namib Desert.
Sightseeing
The following morning is an early departure for Sossusvlei, stopping in the dune belt to enjoy the changing colors of the world’s highest sand dunes. The morning is spent walking amongst the dunes of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei.
Hiking
En-route back to camp, enjoy a short hike through the Sesriem Canyon and experience sunset in the dunes surrounding the camp.
Camping
Lodging: luxury camping. Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners.
Day 11 - Windhoek
Private Car Service
Climbing through the mountains of the Namib Naukluft Park, you will arrive in Windhoek in the early afternoon, around 2:00 p.m.
Airport Transfer
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Meals: Breakfast.
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