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Ultimate Namibia 14 Days

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Frank Party
Ultimate Namibia 14 Days
Kalahari - Kalahari Namibia - Fish River Canyon - Aus - Luderitz - Namib - Swakopmund - Brandberg - Etosha National
Park
15 Days / 14 Nights
4 Persons
Date of Issue: 21 April 2017
16 October 2017 - 30 October 2017
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Overview
Key
D, B&B: Dinner, bed and breakfast
FB: Dinner, bed, breakfast and lunch
Included
Vehicle.
Fuel.
Airport Transfers.
1x Qualified professional driver/guide.
Accommodation and meals for guests as per itinerary.
Accommodation and meals for the driver/guide.
Park entry fees as per itinerary.
Activities as indicated in the itinerary.
Passenger liability.
water on the tour vehicle.
15% VAT.
2% Tourism Levy.
Excluded
All expenses of personal nature.
Entrance fees not mentioned in the itinerary.
All meals not specified in the itinerary.
Drinks at lodges and on the road.
Accommodation Destination Nights Basis
Harnas Wildlife Foundation (Camping) Kalahari 2 D, B&B
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch (Lodging) Kalahari Namibia 1 FB
Hobas Campsite (Camping) Fish River Canyon 1 FB
Klein-Aus Vista - Desert Horse Campsite, Gondwana
Collection Namibia (Camping)
Aus 1 FB
Luderitz Nest Hotel (Lodging) Luderitz 2 FB
Namib Desert Lodge, Gondwana Collection
Namibia(camping)
Namib 2 FB
Orange House (Lodging) Swakopmund 2 FB
Brandberg White Lady Camping (camping) Brandberg 1 FB
Okaukuejo Campsite (Camping) Etosha National Park 2 FB

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All optional excursions and activities.
Tips for tour guides, meals, porters and activities.
International flights and airport taxes.
Items not mentioned in the itinerary.

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Day 1: Harnas Wildlife Foundation, Kalahari (Mon, 16 October)
Kalahari
The Kalahari is a vast semi desert of wind-blown sand held by a sparse mantle of thorn scrub making it the largest
continuous stretch of sand in the world, covering no less than 9 African countries. Unlike other true deserts, the
Kalahari (or Kgalakgadi as it is locally known) does receive a sprinkling of erratic rainfall. Lacking any permanent
surface water, the Kalahari is an unkind place to live except for the hardiest of God’s creatures. This harsh
environment was avoided by most outsiders, but the !Kung Bushmen are able to survive by adapting to their
surroundings. The villages, consisting of 10-30 people, are semi-permanent; once the water source dries up, the
band has to carry their belongings to a new site where a reliable source of water can be located. Vegetation in the
Kalahari consists mainly of grasses and acacias but there are over 400 identified plant species present.The animals of
the Kalahari Desert do not today include the complete big five of Africa, except in areas where they have been re-
introduced. Although there are plenty of Kalahari Desert lions, Elephants are restricted to the northern parts of the
Kalahari Desert in Botswana. The same goes for rhino and African buffalo. The leopard is quite common in all parts of
the Kalahari Desert, including the southern Kalahari. The "Big five" of the Namibian Kalahari Desert, are the
Gemsbok, the Kalahari desert lion, the springbok, the eland and the leopard. The bushman refer to it as the “Soul of
the World”, an emotive description for this area!
Overnight: Harnas Wildlife Foundation View iBrochure
Location & Description Omaheke is one of the thirteen regions of Namibia and lies on the eastern border of Namibia
which is the western extension of the Kalahari Desert. The name Omaheke is Herero for Sandveld and it is here, east
of Gobabis, where Harnas is situated. Harnas Wildlife Foundation is the longest running wildlife rehabilitation centre
in Namibia. Since the establishment of Harnas over 30 years ago, they have developed a very successful international
foundation that supports their causes and passion for conservation. Harnas Wildlife Foundation focuses on the
establishment and upkeep of safe zones for animals captured or expelled from encroached environments, as well as
the rehabilitation and care of sick, injured or abandoned animals. They strive to give animals a second chance at life,
by rehabilitating and releasing them back into their natural habitat or caring for the ones that will not survive in the
wild. Harnas believes that people and animals are equally entitled to lead a life without negative stress like hunger
and pain. Throughout the years, population numbers of animals like lions, cheetahs, wild dogs and other species
have plummeted, but with its rehabilitation projects Harnas Wildlife Foundation makes a difference by releasing
capable wild animals into safe wildlife parks of Namibia. GPS Co-Ordinates S21°47’12.48” E19°22’18.21” Services The
Lapa is the central communal area and is situated on the main lawn where several tame wildlife species roam free.
Behind the main area are Chachma Baboon enclosures where guests can watch the baboons going about their daily
antics. The restaurant is run by an acclaimed Executive Chef and his team who present guests with exquisite plated
meals. The Bar in the front of the Lapa provides guests with a wide selection of snacks, drinks, fine wines and other
alcoholic beverages. Towards one side of the Lapa, is the Boma where the great African traditional “braai” is held.
The chefs grill a selection of meats over an open fire pit and the dining area surrounds the warmth of the fire
underneath the cool night skies. The pool will help to cool down the hot summer days while the fire place in the
restaurant help warm the cold nights. The kiosk and reception is also placed at the Lapa for convenient check in`s
and purchasing unique Harnas paraphernalia. Accommodation The five luxurious Stone Cottages, situated a short
distance away from the main lodge are upper market units. Each cottage has a spacious bathroom, mini bar, coffee
station, air conditioning and two large ¾ beds acting as a king size. Some of the units have a sleeper couch that can
accommodate two children sharing with their parents. Timbila is a family unit which has an extra room with four
single beds and a cot. It also has a beautiful bathroom, mini bar, coffee station, air conditioning and two large ¾ beds
acting as a king size in the main room. Caso & Lueki are two standard units equipped with mini bar, coffee station, air
conditioning and two large ¾ beds acting as a king size. (Both units will soon be converted into family units and

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available for bookings by the 1st of December 2014) Three standard Igloo Units each with individual bathroom, mini
bar, coffee station, air conditioning and two ¾ beds acting as a king size; are ideal for guest who prefer a more rustic
experience. These units are surrounded by a low wall with a small garden for extra privacy. The six Camping sites
each have an electrical outlet, braai with grid, water point, outside shower and private washing up area. The
communal space offers a basic kitchen with washing up facilities, showers and flush toilets. No tents, fridge, or other
camping equipment is supplied by Harnas. Fire wood can be purchased on the premises. Activities Morning Feeding
Tour On the morning feeding tour you will hear about the history, facts and stories on our big cats, wild dogs,
baboons etc. The drive is conducted in an open game drive vehicle ensuring impeccable views during the feeding
tour. You will witness the beastly grip of a lion grabbing a chunk of meat in mid-air as well as the immense power of
a leopard leaping up a tree for his meal. The amazing sounds and behaviour of the endangered wild dog will leave a
lasting impression on you before seeing the agile and graceful cheetah. One of the highlights of this tour is watching
the baboons feed. Large and small baboons scramble around like naughty school kids while grabbing food from each
other and stuffing their faces with as much as the can eat! The tour starts at 09h00 and continues for about 3 ½
hours. Afternoon Tour On the afternoon tour you will have the opportunity to experience Harnas on a more personal
level. Learn more about the history, nursery, care facility and feel the heartbeat of Harnas. Your guide will
accompany you to view amazing animals like the meerkats, mongoose, brown hyena, vervet monkeys, cheetahs and
many more animals with amazing life stories. The tour will also cover the church, volunteer village and many more
intimate Harnas sights. The tour starts at the Lapa at 15h00 during winter time and 15h30 during summer and the
duration is +/- 2 hours. Lion Roar Sundowner Hear the thrilling battle of the lions roaring and competing for the
loudest and strongest position on Harnas while having a sundowner! The tour departs around 17h00 during winter
time and 19h00 during summer time, depending on the sunset time, and the duration is about 1 ½ hours. Radio
Tracking in the Lifeline Area Help with the adventurous search of released cheetahs wearing radio collars in our
lifeline area by learning how to use a telemetry device. This activity will depart the lodge at 09h00 and returns
around 12h00. Children/Families We welcome all families - The lodge environment is relatively safe and children are
welcome to enjoy a swim in the pool or play around the large lawn. Parents are however responsible for their own
children`s safety and supervision at all times, especially while participating on activities. Children Children between 0
– 3 years are free of charge sharing with parents Children between 4 – 12 years pay half price while sharing with
parents Children from 13 and older pay the full rate **Join the Harnas experience and help protect and safeguard
wild animals. Working Guest from all ages, places and professions are welcome to join as a normal Volunteer in a
group or as an Exclusive Volunteer Tourist enjoying the finer luxuries the lodge offers. Read more about the Go-
Projects offered by Harnas - see the PDF file under Documentation**
Included
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

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Day 2: Harnas Wildlife Foundation, Kalahari (Tue, 17 October)
Activities
AM Feeding Tour
PM Cheetah walk
Included
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

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Day 3: Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch, Kalahari Namibia (Wed, 18 October)
Kalahari Namibia
The Kalahari is an exceptionally beautiful living desert a large semi-arid sandy savannah draped over a gently rolling
inland sea of sand covering most of Botswana and large parts of Namibia and South Africa. It is also the last bastion
of the San people with the modern world having enveloped all the other areas they once roamed. Here in Namibia it
is typically red sands covered in thin, wispy, mostly golden grass and dotted with acacia trees and wide ranging
wildlife including gemsbok, impala, jackals and cheetah.
Overnight: Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch View iBrochure
The lodge lies on the edge of the Southern Kalahari in the mixed tree and shrub Savanna. The ranch is characterised
by huge red sands dunes running parallel, and in a northern-westerly to south-easterly direction. This ‘Spirit of
Africa’ atmosphere, coupled with service, delivered with graciousness and charm, in an unashamedly luxurious
setting, will be the hallmarks of this establishment, providing excellent value and unforgettable memories for the
discerning traveller.
Activities
Bagatelle Horse Ride
Star Gazing
Included
Full Board

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Day 4: Hobas Campsite, Fish River Canyon (Thu, 19 October)
Fish River Canyon
The FishRiverCanyon is located in the northern part of the Nama Karoo. It is the second largest canyon on earth,
featuring a gigantic ravine that measures in total about 100 miles (160 km) long, up to 27 km wide and in places
almost 550 metres deep. The FishRiver is the longest interior river found in Namibia, but its flow at present is a
trickle compared with the immense volume of water that poured down its length in ages past. It cuts deep into the
plateau that is today dry, stony and sparsely covered with hardy drought resistant plants such as succulents,
euphorbia’s and lonely quiver trees. The river flows intermittently, usually coming down in flood in late summer, and
when it ceases to flow it becomes a chain of long narrow pools on the sandy rock-strewn floor of the chasm. At the
lower end of the Fish River Canyon, the hot springs resort of Ai-Ais provides an oasis in the desolate rocky wastes.
Guided and unguided walks into the canyon are possible during April to September, it is however strictly forbidden
to climb into the canyon as a day visitor. In the canyon you may encounter several species of mammals, such as wild
horses, Mountain Zebra (Hartman Zebra), Kudu, Klipspringer, Leopard, Steenbok, Baboon and Springbok. The most
common rodents include mice, rats, dassies, and dassie-rats. Bird life includes surprises like Pelicans, Black Eagles,
Fish Eagles, Kingfishers, Lovebirds, Wild Ostrich and various species of waterfowl and wading birds, like Herons. In
the natural pools of the Fish River are found an abundance of fish, such as barbled catfish and yellow fish.
Overnight: Hobas Campsite
Hobas Camp is the campsite at the start of the hiking trail at the north end of the Fish River Canyon. The camping
site at Hobas is one of the few in the area offering shady trees to camp amongst. There are 14 campsites set among
shady trees at the top end of Fish River Canyon. Campsite amenities include ablution facilities, braai/BBQ area,
swimming pool and a kiosk selling basics and cool drinks.
Activities
Bushman walk
Quiver Tree Forest
Giant's Playground
Quiver Tree Forest
Some 14 kilometres from Keetmanshoop is a striking natural phenomenon that is well worth a visit: a natural forest
of roughly 200 quiver trees, set on a large outcrop of blackish dolerite rocks. Named for the pliable bark that was
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succulents with scaly bark and twisted branches topped with spiky, fleshy leaves. The most mature specimens here
are between 200 and 300 years old, and some measure as high as nine metres. The forest, which was declared a
national monument in 1955, is best viewed at sunrise or sunset, when the soft, warm light further enhances this
already captivating sight.
Giant's Playground
This conglomeration of precariously balanced rock is situated a mere 5 kilometers from the Quivertree Forest and
has been dated to be over 180 million years of age. The dolomite rock formations, some of which belong to the most
curious geological arrangements in Southern Africa, are the result of intrusion and erosion and do actually resemble
a fascinating giant puzzle of irregular shaped building blocks!
Included
Full Board

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Day 5: Klein-Aus Vista - Desert Horse Campsite, Gondwana Collection
Namibia, Aus (Fri, 20 October)
Aus
This region is typified by the Succulent Karoo. The distinctive climatic characteristics of the Succulent Karoo make it
different from all other deserts in the world. Rainfall is reliable and predictable, falling mostly in winter, and
prolonged droughts are rare. The Succulent Karoo’s botanical diversity is unparalleled by any other arid region on
earth and is the world’s only plant hotspot that is entirely arid. This ecoregion is home to greater than 5,000 higher
plant species, nearly 40 percent of which are endemic, and 18 percent of which are threatened. It has the richest
succulent flora in the world, harbouring about one-third of the world’s approximately 10,000 succulent species.
Other unique features include the diversity of miniature succulents (435 spp.) and geophytes (bulb-like plants 630
spp.). The ecoregion is also a center of diversity and endemism for reptiles and many invertebrate taxa, especially
monkey beetles (Rutelinae: Hoplinii). The Namib Desert ecoregion to the north is characterized by extremely low and
variable summer rain (less than 50 mm per year), and extremely sparse plant cover, dominated by ephemerals. To
the east lies the Nama Karoo ecoregion, a low open shrubland with variable grass cover and highly variable rain that
falls mainly in the late summer months.
Overnight: Klein-Aus Vista - Desert Horse Campsite, Gondwana Collection Namibia View
iBrochure
Large old camel thorn trees greet camping guests at the Desert Horse Campsite in a small valley of the Aus
mountains. Each of the ten sites is equipped with a tap, table, grill and windbreak. Neat shower and toilet facilities
are within easy reach of each site. Barbecue packs are available at the reception of Desert Horse Inn (1.5 km); those
who like to skip cooking for a change are more than welcome at the Inn's restaurant (subject to space available,
please enquire upon arrival). Several hiking trails run through the valley; the Sundowner Trail leads to a lookout
point where you can watch the sun disappear behind the distant horizon at the far end of vast desert plains. The
Desert Horse Campsite is just 20 km away from the habitat of the Wild Horses.
Activities
Fish River Canyon
Fish River Canyon
The FishRiverCanyon is located in the northern part of the Nama Karoo. It is the second largest canyon on earth,
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almost 550 metres deep. The FishRiver is the longest interior river found in Namibia, but its flow at present is a
trickle compared with the immense volume of water that poured down its length in ages past. It cuts deep into the
plateau that is today dry, stony and sparsely covered with hardy drought resistant plants such as succulents,
euphorbia’s and lonely quiver trees. The river flows intermittently, usually coming down in flood in late summer, and
when it ceases to flow it becomes a chain of long narrow pools on the sandy rock-strewn floor of the chasm. At the
lower end of the Fish River Canyon, the hot springs resort of Ai-Ais provides an oasis in the desolate rocky wastes.
Guided and unguided walks into the canyon are possible during April to September, it is however strictly forbidden
to climb into the canyon as a day visitor. In the canyon you may encounter several species of mammals, such as wild
horses, Mountain Zebra (Hartman Zebra), Kudu, Klipspringer, Leopard, Steenbok, Baboon and Springbok. The most
common rodents include mice, rats, dassies, and dassie-rats. Bird life includes surprises like Pelicans, Black Eagles,
Fish Eagles, Kingfishers, Lovebirds, Wild Ostrich and various species of waterfowl and wading birds, like Herons. In
the natural pools of the Fish River are found an abundance of fish, such as barbled catfish and yellow fish.
Included
Full Board

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Day 6: Luderitz Nest Hotel, Luderitz (Sat, 21 October)
Luderitz
This seaside town is something of an anomaly – a piece of 19th century Bavaria bordering the pinkish sand dunes of
the Namib Desert. Lutheran churches, German bakeries and colonial buildings are dotted about the settlement,
while its windswept beaches are home to flamingos, ostriches, seals and penguins. The nearby ghost town of
Kolmanskop is one of the most fascinating area attractions, located approximately 10 kilometres from Luderitz
central.
Overnight: Luderitz Nest Hotel View iBrochure
All 70 rooms and 3 luxurious suites are sea-facing with FREE Wi-Fi facilities. The hotel has 3 wheelchair friendly
rooms, elevator and all public areas are accessible. The locally acclaimed Penguin Restaurant serves a fine and varied
menu. The upper deck CRAYFISH BAR LOUNGE is the premier venue in town to sip on your favourite cocktail, enjoy a
Cappuccino, good wines and beers. FREE Wi-Fi throughout.
Optional
Kolmanskop
Kolmanskop
Amongst the sands of the Namib, the crumbling buildings of a small, once-luxurious town emerge from the drifting
dunes. This ghost town is Kolmanskop, a reminder of the wealth of a time when diamonds could be picked by hand
from the desert, and a remarkable photographic opportunity with few equals anywhere on earth. To the imaginative
but uninformed, the “Sperrgebiet” (forbidden diamond territory) conjures up images of watchtowers, electric
fences, barbed wire and ferocious guard dogs protecting the restricted area. This may tickle the fancy but could
hardly be further from reality. In fact, for most parts there is nothing – nothing but the limitless desert and the
occasional forlorn notice board with its stern WARNING! WAARSKUWING! WARNUNG! ELONDWELO! And then you
find Kolmanskop, a deserted Ghost Town in the Sperrgebiet – once a cosmopolitan center where diamonds were
lying around like “plums under a plum tree”, a town built to last…until the diamonds ran out. Today Kolmanskop
stands as a haunting monument to the day’s boom and bust, where once opulent homes, shops, hospital and
theater surrender slowly to the relentless heat and encroaching desert sand.
Included
Full Board

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Day 7: Luderitz Nest Hotel, Luderitz (Sun, 22 October)
Optional
Diaz Cross
Diaz Cross
The Diaz (Dias) Cross is a replica of one of the crosses that Bartholemeu Dias dropped off on his voyage around the
Cape in 1488. 500 years later, this one was erected in his honour.
Included
Full Board

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Day 8: Namib Desert Lodge, Gondwana Collection Namibia, Namib
(Mon, 23 October)
Namib
The Namib is the world’s oldest desert, and although it stretches along the entire length of Namibia’s coastline, the
Namib commonly refers to the vast sea of sand from Luderitz to Swakopmund. For a big sandy desert the scenery is
remarkably varied, with the giant red dunes of Sossusvlei being the most famous part. Because of how old it is the
Namib is home to numerous species that don’t occur elsewhere and although no humans live in the desert an
amazing array of flora and fauna manages to survive here. Famous species include the Welwitschia – a living fossil
plant, endemic chameleons, fur seals along the coast, brown hyenas, jackals and remarkably one of Africa’s largest
antelope the Gemsbok. The name Namib is of Nama origin and means "vast place" and vast it certainly is.
Overnight: Namib Desert Lodge, Gondwana Collection Namibia View iBrochure
The main building and the chalets of Namib Desert Lodge are spread out along the foot of the fossilised dunes of the
ancient Namib. A comfortable sojourn is guaranteed by 65 en suite rooms with air conditioning. A restaurant and
bar, an inviting terrace with views of the fossilised dunes and two swimming pools beckon you to linger and relax.
Oryx antelope and springbok make frequent appearances at our illuminated watering place.
Optional
Namib Sundowner Drive
Namib Sundowner Drive
A red sail sunset or flamingo pink dawn drive through the dunes will take your breath away. Explore the sand carved
masterpieces. Disvocer the fossilized dunes, the red dunes above the plateau and the many wonders of the Namib
Desert on this guided drive around Gondwana Namib Park. End the day on a scenic dune setting enjoying this
wonderfull ambiance with a typical sundowner drink.
Included
Full Board

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Day 9: Namib Desert Lodge, Gondwana Collection Namibia, Namib
(Tue, 24 October)
Activities
Sossusvlei - The Vlei
Dead Vlei
Sesriem Canyon
Sossusvlei - The Vlei
The Namib Desert is the oldest desert in the world and the millions of years gone by have created a fascinating and
brilliantly unique landscape. The salt pan of Sossusvlei was created when the the 150 kilometer Tsauchab river silted
over time. It is believed that the Tsauchab once flowed from the Naukluft mountains to around 50 km off the
Atlantic Ocean. Eventually, the giant dunes blocked the flow of the river and ended Tsauchab river. It formed a
cracked and dry surface of salt and clay. Sossusvlei originates from the Nam word “sossos” meaning dead-end and
the Afrikaans word “vlei” meaning marsh. Remarkably, only once every ten years the dry cracked earth transforms
into a luscious flowing river which attracts countless animals. As soon as the spectacle is over, the bottom of the
Sossusvlei is left behind as cracking clay soil that looks like broken dry clay. When heavy rainfalls brings the Tsauchab
to a lush flowing river, the salt pan in the middle of the desert fills with the refreshing cool water. The water is
flushed from the nearby Naukluft mountains through the Sesriem Canyon up into the vlei. The hard and cracked clay
soil prevents the water from seeping into the soil so it quickly forms a lake that continues for a while.
Dead Vlei
This ancient clay pan was once an oasis, studded with acacias and fed by a river that suddenly changed course,
leaving the earth to dry up along with the trees it previously supported. So dry were the climatic conditions that the
trees never decomposed – instead they were entirely leached of moisture so that today, 900 years later, they remain
as dessicated, blackened sentinels dotting the pan’s cracked surface. Surrounded by the red-pink dunes of the Namib
Desert, they create a surreal spectacle that is a photographer's dream.
Sesriem Canyon
Sesriem Canyon, a deep chasm carved through the rocks by water, is a striking natural feature of the area that is best
explored on foot. Stony walls rise up sharply on both sides of the canyon, while birds roost in its crags and lizards
dart along the ledges. The canyon’s name was coined when early settlers used it as a water source, using six lengths
of leather (‘ses riem – six thongs) tied together to lower buckets into the water at the base of canyon.
Included
Full Board

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Day 10: Orange House, Swakopmund (Wed, 25 October)
Swakopmund
With palm-lined streets, seaside promenades and fine accommodation for all budgets, Swakopmund is Namibia’s
most popular holiday destination, and its pleasant summer climate and decent beaches attract surfers, anglers and
beach lovers from all over Southern Africa. Thanks to its mild temperatures and negligible rainfall, Swakopmund
generally enjoys grit in the oyster. When an easterly wind blows, the town gets a good sand-blasting, and almost
perpetual drizzle. The fog rolls up to 30km inland and provides moisture for desert-dwelling plants and animals,
including 80 species of lichen. For better or worse, Swakopmund feels overwhelmingly Teutonic – indeed, it has
Germany – but for visitors, it’s a Namibia’s adrenalin capital, and offers a wide range of gut-curdling activities from
sand boarding and quad-biking to skydiving and camel riding. Note, however, that it gets especially busy around
Namibian school holidays in December and January, when temperatures average around 25ºC.
Overnight: Orange House
ORANGE House is a family-run, private Guesthouse located 1.5 km north of the famous Swakopmund “Mole” and
only a 1 minute walk away from the beach. 13 spacious double rooms, each with en-suite bathroom and access to
our beautiful garden and sun terrace.
Activities
Kuiseb Pass
Kuiseb Pass
Kuiseb Pass takes you through the Kuiseb Canyon, the watercourse of which only flows occasionally but often
enough to halt the advance of the red sands of the Namib.
Included
Full Board
Day 11: Orange House, Swakopmund (Thu, 26 October)
Activities
Sandwich Harbour 4x4

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Sandwich Harbour 4x4
The Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Excursion takes you to the Walvis Bay Lagoon, the Saltpans, the Kuiseb River Delta,
Sandwich Harbour, and - if weather and tides allow for it - the Sandwich Harbour Lagoon. We have plenty of time to
stop and take pictures, and to enjoy the beautiful and unique scenery of one of the most spectacular areas in
Namibia. Our roaring dunes and lookout spots are a highlight of every tour. The popular Marine Dune Day (9h00-
16h30) is a combination of both, a morning marine cruise and our Sandwich Harbour 4x4 afternoon excursion.
During the marine cruise on your choice of boat (speedboat or catamaran) you have a chance to see pelicans, seals,
dolphins, the Walvis Bay Harbour, oyster farms and Pelican Point with the old lighthouse. Our 4x4 guide will be
waiting for you as soon as you are back to take you to Sandwich Harbour. We return between 16h30 and 17h00.
Lunch on the boat and in the dunes, drinks and permits are included.
Included
Full Board

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Day 12: Brandberg White Lady Camping, Brandberg (Fri, 27 October)
Brandberg
The Brandberg (‘Fire Mountain’) Massif is Namibia’s highest peak, with its zenith, the Königstein (‘King’s Stone’),
standing at a whopping 2573 metres above sea level. Named for the vivid shade of orange it sometimes turns at
sunset, the Brandberg has been sacred to the San people for centuries, and the Tsisab Ravine at its base is
permeated with over 45 000 ancient San rock paintings, including the famous ‘White Lady’.
Overnight: Brandberg White Lady Camping
Activities
Cape Cross Seal Colony
Cape Cross Seal Colony
Skeleton Coast: an evocative name for one of the most hostile stretches of land found anywhere on earth. Cape
Cross forms part of the frontline in the struggle between the icy South Atlantic Ocean and the torrid Namib Desert.
As treacherous as it may have been for mankind, this rocky shoreline represents the breeding ground for largest
colony of fur seals of Southern Africa. The area can hardly be described as the most romantic (let alone agreeable)
sight for a great moment in the annals of discovery, yet, in this malevolent setting new masters of the sea and
technology stepped ashore some six years before Columbus beheld the islands of the new world. They, the
Portuguese, now trod where no white man had ever walked before, and erected a cross (padrao) in their epic
moment of triumph, heralding Southern Africa’s encounter with a new and powerful civilization. (The original padrao
stands in the Berlin museum but you can view an exact replica at the precise location of the beacon)
Included
Full Board

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Day 13: Okaukuejo Campsite, Etosha National Park (Sat, 28 October)
Etosha National Park
Etosha National Park is the parade ground of the beasts, a kaleidoscope of creatures bewildering character and
variety. It was proclaimed as Namibia’s first conservation area in 1907 by the then Governor of German South West
Africa, von Lindequist. He demarkated an area of over 100'000 km², creating the largest game reserve on earth and
expelling thousands of indigenous people from their traditional and ancestoral dwellings to stay outside the park.
Present day Etosha National Park was pared down due to political considerations in the 1960's by the Odendaal Plan
and now covers a modest but still very impressive 22’270 square kilometres. Despite the massive size of Etosha, only
the southern edge of the pan is accessible to casual visitors. In the central and eastern region there are over 30
water holes - ideal places to sit and wait it out for an unbelievable 114 different game and over 340 different bird
species.The Etosha Pan dominates the park. The salt pan desert, which is nearly completely enclosed by the park and
is lined by numerous watering holes, is roughly 130 km long and as wide as 50 km in places. During Etosha’s
notorious dry spells the pan is a deathly place, lying parched and cracked under the molten African sun. At such
times it is utterly barren, an austere playground for heat and wind which conjure up their characteristic atmospheric
tricks. Glassy mirages dissolve the horizon and tremble over the blindingly flat surface while graceful dust devils
carry out their swirling dances over the plains. When the waters do eventually come, the pan undergoes a
miraculous transformation. From a vacuous stillness it springs into living paradise awash with life. Out of the blue in
their thousands come migrant flamingos, splashing the sky with plumage which eventually condenses on the horizon
in undulating lines of crimson, pink and white. Guided by an uncanny faculty for navigation they come to the pan for
a short breeding season from as far as Walvis Bay – how they know of the water 500 miles north stays a mystery.
Such thrills are part of the earthy encounters with nature which give Etosha and other Namibian wilderness areas a
dimension which goes beyond the simpler interpretations of nature. These sanctuaries have become sources of
human well-being, where man can shake off his metropolitan afflictions and can recharge the batteries of sanity and
perspective which have run down in the course of powering the locomotive of progress.
Overnight: Okaukuejo Campsite
Okaukuejo is located 17 km from the southern entrance of the park, Anderson Gate. Okaukuejo is the oldest tourist
camp in Etosha and it also functions as the administrative centre of the park. Okaukuejo is also home to the Etosha
Ecological Institute. It is situated at the western end of the Etosha Pan. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, shop,
swimming pool, kiosk and camp sites.
The main attraction of this camp is that it overlooks a permanent waterhole which is floodlit at night. Here a wide
diversity of wildlife congregate and interact from lion to rhino to elephant and antelope. The spectacle starts at
dawn, with animals coming in large numbers to quench their thirst. The activity continues throughout the day until
late at night. In the early evenings, it is not uncommon to have black rhino, elephant and lion all drinking at the same
time.

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Activities
Etosha Game Drive
Open Vehicle Etosha Game Drive
Guided Game drive through the Etosha National Park searching for predators, plains game, reptiles & birds. Open
game viewer vehicles ensure that guests enjoy the best possible view and photographic opportunities. Depending on
the time of year, these game drives take many different routes, but most often focus around the waterholes where
you are most likely to see a variety of wildlife quenching their thirst.
Included
Full Board
Day 14: Okaukuejo Campsite, Etosha National Park (Sun, 29 October)
Activities
Etosha Game Drive
Open Vehicle Etosha Game Drive
Guided Game drive through the Etosha National Park searching for predators, plains game, reptiles & birds. Open
game viewer vehicles ensure that guests enjoy the best possible view and photographic opportunities. Depending on
the time of year, these game drives take many different routes, but most often focus around the waterholes where
you are most likely to see a variety of wildlife quenching their thirst.
Included
Full Board

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Day 15: Departure (Mon, 30 October)

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Transport
Transfers
Urgent Contact Numbers
Contact Details & Reference Numbers
Date Pick Up Drop Off Time Vehicle
16 Oct Hosea Kutako International Airport
[WDH]
Harnas Wildlife Foundation Transfer
18 Oct Harnas Wildlife Foundation Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch Transfer
19 Oct Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch Hobas Campsite Transfer
20 Oct Hobas Campsite Klein-Aus Vista - Desert Horse
Campsite, Gondwana Collection
Namibia
Transfer
21 Oct Klein-Aus Vista - Desert Horse
Campsite, Gondwana Collection
Namibia
Luderitz Nest Hotel Transfer
23 Oct Luderitz Nest Hotel Namib Desert Lodge, Gondwana
Collection Namibia
Transfer
25 Oct Namib Desert Lodge, Gondwana
Collection Namibia
Orange House Transfer
27 Oct Orange House Brandberg White Lady Camping Transfer
28 Oct Brandberg White Lady Camping Okaukuejo Campsite Transfer
30 Oct Okaukuejo Campsite Hosea Kutako International Airport
[WDH]
Transfer
Company Name Telephone Email Address Contact Person
Enrico's Tours & Transfers +264 61 224752 enrico@enricostours.com Clarence Enrico
Service Provider Ref.
Number
Telephone Address
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch +264 61 25
0725
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
D1268

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Klein-Aus Vista - Desert Horse
Campsite, Gondwana Collection
Namibia
+264 61 23
0066
Gondwana Sperrgebiet Rand Park, 2km west
of Aus, on the B4 main road to Luederitz.
Namibia.
Luderitz Nest Hotel +264 63
204000
820 Diaz Street
Ostend
Luderitz
Namib Desert Lodge, Gondwana
Collection Namibia
063 293 665 Namib Desert Lodge
Solitaire Region