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Discover the North of Namibia! This eleven day safari combines the diverse coastal region in and around Swakopmund with the attractions of central and southern Damaraland and the Etosha National Park. Day 1 Arrival in Windhoek Arrival at Hosea Kutako (Windhoek International) airport, where you will receive your rental vehicle. Once you have sorted out all the formalities for your vehicle, drive to Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia. After check-in at the accommodation establishment, you will be taken on a city tour. Windhoek is a city of many contrasts. Modern skyscrapers blend with historic buildings dating from the turn of the century. Day 2 Windhoek - Swakopmund Departing Windhoek, travel via the Gamsbergpass to the coastal town of Swakopmund. This quaint desert town with its old-world charm and relaxed atmosphere hedged by desert and sea is enhanced by lush green lawns and palm trees. Overnight at the Hansa Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. Day 3 and 4 Swakopmund Two days are spent in Swakopmund. The sweep of the coastline and desert hinterland offers many options for adventure and relaxation. Contact our office in Swakopmund for possible information of things to do or transport. Two overnight stays at the Hansa Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. Day 5 Swakopmund - Damaraland Departure from Swakopmund along the Atlantic Coast towards the North. Visit the lichen fields near Wlotzka’s Baken before continuing to Henties Bay, a small holiday resort. Onwards to the seal colony at Cape Cross then via Ugabmund to the southern Skeleton Coast Park to inspect a shipwreck. You leave the Skeleton Coast Park in the early afternoon via Springbokwasser and can experience the harsh transition from the Namib Desert to the Damaraland highlands with its impressive landscape and ragged valleys. Overnight stay in the luxury tents at Palmwag Lodge on dinner, bed & breakfast basis. Palmwag Lodge photo's (click on thumbnail to open larger picture in new window)
Day 6 Damaraland The day is spent at leisure. You can enjoy optional outings with the specialist guides of the Lodge. Take part in an Ovahimba Excursion, enjoy a tour in open 4 x 4 game-viewing vehicles into the concession area of the lodge, search for desert elephants in the Hoanib River or physically track amongst a wide variety of game - the mighty desert elephant and the threatened black rhino by 4x4 vehicle. Overnight at the Palmwag Lodge in luxury tents on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis. Day 7 Damaraland - Etosha National Park Leaving Palmwag Lodge, take a detour to visit the Petrified Forest, or travel irectly via the Grootberg Pass to Kamanjab and further on the tarred road to the Etosha National Park. The. Ongava Game Lodge is situated along the southern border of the Etosha National Park in the privately owned Ongava Game eserve. Discover the mysteries of the African bush in Etosha National Park and in the private reserve of the Lodge. With a variety of game at the floodlit waterhole. Overnight at Ongava Lodge - fullboard plus activities. Day 8 Etosha National Park You travel east through Etosha past Fort Namutoni to the Mushara Lodge, where you spend one night. En route, you stop at the numerous perennial springs found along the edge of the salt pan in search of Lion, Leopard, Elephant and Black Rhino. Overnight stay at the Mushara Lodge on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis. Day 9 Etosha National Park - Okonjima After breakfast you travel via Tsumeb to the “Hoba Meteorite”. En route visit the Otjikoto Lake and the mine museum of Tsumeb. Continue to the Okonjima Lodge, home of the Africat Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation and protection of Namibian wild cats, in particular leopard and cheetah. Enjoy the opportunity to admire and photograph these predators. Overnight stay at the Okonjima Bush Camp on a full board basis including activities. Day 10 Okonjima - Windhoek Return journey via Okahandja to Windhoek. Okahandja is an important centre for woodcarvers from the north. They practice their ancient skills at the Woodcarvers Market next to the main road. This is a good place to pick a last souvenir. Arrival in Windhoek with check in at the Olive Grove. Overnight at the Olive Grove on a bed & breakfast basis. Day 11 Windhoek - Departure Depending on the departure time of your flight, you will have time for some last minute shopping before driving to Windhoek International Airport in time to drop off the rental keys, take care of all formalities before check-in on your outbound flight. Bid farewell to Namibia! Prices...based on 2 sharing, include flights from London Gatwick to Windhoek
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