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OVERVIEW
Combining the towering dunes and oldest desert in the world with
Etosha National Park, one of the best game reserves in Africa, this
7 day trip highlights the best of both worlds for those that are
limited in the time they have available.
PRICE: N$5350 + N$580 Local payment in cash + single
supplement (Valid until 31st Oct 2007)
DEPARTS: Every Monday and Friday from 1st July to 30th Oct 2007
ACCOMMODATION: 3 nights accommodation and 3 nights camping -
upgrades in Etosha available subject to availability and additional
cost.
Vehicle Used: Minibus
Maximum Group Size: 12 + 1 guide
Single Supplement: N$580/person
ITINERARY - FRIDAY DEPARTURE
Day 1 DESERT CAMP NEAR SESRIEM – Departure is from Chameleon
Guesthouse and Backpackers at 12h00 noon (a little later in Summer).
Driving via Rehoboth and Naukluft we arrive at our camp late
afternoon and have a chance to relax and enjoy the views before
taking a short walk to the nearby kopjie for sunset looking over the
Naukluft mountain range. Overnight in twin share permanent style
tents with en suite facilities and private deck. The camp also has a
swimming pool and bar to relax around. Dinner prepared by your guide
(D)
Day 2 DESERT CAMP NEAR SESRIEM – Dawn departure from camp to
arrive at the park gate for sunrise, this is only about 3kms away.
We drive down an ancient river bed surrounded by towering dunes to
the 2x4 parking (around 55kms) and take a 4x4 shuttle into the
Sossusvlei area to appreciate the beauty of this place in early
morning light and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the region. We
explore this unique area on foot before heading into Dead Vlei with
its large expanse of bleached cracked clay and skeletal camel thorn
trees, contrasting with a backdrop of huge dunes with their
ever-changing colours. We can either walk or take the 4x4 shuttle
back to our vehicle. As we drive back to our accommodation we will
stop at the famous Dune 45 and climb this dune if we wish or just
wander around the base. We return to Sesriem and visit the nearby
Sesriem Canyon, one of the few permanent water sources before
arriving back at our tented camp late afternoon to watch the sunset
over this spectacular desert. Overnight in twin share permanent
tents as above. Dinner prepared by your guide with assistance from
group. (BLD)
Day 3 CHAMELEON GUESTHOUSE, WINDHOEK – After a leisurely
breakfast we return to Windhoek via Bullsport and Rehoboth. We
arrive prior to lunchtime. Overnight in twin share accommodation
(subject to availability) at Chameleon Backpackers and Guesthouse.
Lunch and dinner at own expense (B)
Day 4 OKAUKUEJO, ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK - We depart from
Chameleon Backpackers Lodge, Windhoek 8h00am stopping briefly at
Otjiwarongo en route for fresh supplies and have lunch at the
entrance to the park. We game drive to camp and if time permits game
drive before sunset. Overnight camping. Dinner prepared by the guide
with apprentice guide assistance and evening is spent around the
campfire or at the floodlit waterhole which is popular with many
species of game including black rhino, elephant and the occasional
lion (seasonal). (L,D)
Day 5 HALALI, ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK – early morning and late
afternoon game drives looking for the huge herds of zebra, springbok
and wildebeest, the elegant giraffe and the predators that follow
them. We spend the hottest part of the day at camp either by the
waterhole or the swimming pool. We will also visit the Etosha Pan,
one translation meaning “Great White Place” and here you can
experience the vastness of this pan, witnessing the shimmering white
haze disappearing into the distant horizon. Overnight camping.
Dinner prepared by guide with assistance from the apprentice guide,
evening spent around the campfire or at the floodlit waterhole. (B,L,D)
Day 6 NAMUTONI, ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK – early morning and late
afternoon game drives. We spend the hottest part of the day at camp
either by the waterhole or the swimming pool. Overnight camping.
Dinner prepared by guide with assistance from apprentice guide and
evening spent around the campfire. (B,L,D)
Day 7 WINDHOEK - after breakfast we enjoy a short game drive
to the park exit and your vehicle will return to Windhoek via the
craft market at Okahandja arriving back in Windhoek later in the
afternoon. (B,L)
PLEASE NOTE: That this safari is run in a minibus and is a
combination of the Sossusvlei Express and the Etosha Excursion
Safaris. The itinerary above is a guideline only and whilst we try
to adhere to it there may be circumstances when it may change – for
example weather and/or road conditions, seasonal daylight hours etc.
Overnight stops on occasion may be altered from those indicated
above. We stay at a minimum of 2 of the national park camps
dependent on bookings during the busy season and also try to follow
animal migration routes whenever feasibly possible, therefore the
above campsites may alter. Please note that the above itinerary
reflects a Friday departure which returns to Windhoek at approx
18h00 on Thursdays, we do not recomend onward travel on these days.
If youselect the Monday departure please note that this itinerary
returns to Windhoek at approx 13h00 on Sundays and onward travel is
permitted later that same day.
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