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12 DAYS DISCOVER NAMIBIA SAFARI (Camping)

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  • 12 Days
  • Max People : 26
  • Jan 18’ - Dec 21'
  • Min Age : 10+
  • Pickup: Airpot

Tour Details:

12 Days Discover Namibia Safari (Camping) allows you to see  the main highlights that Namibia has to offer in Africa. In just 12 days we would never be able to fit in everything you wanted to see but you will see the main most attractions. You will spend time amongst the ancient dunes in Sossusvlei, go back in time with the coastal time of Swakopmund. Experience the vast landscapes of Spitzkoppe and Brandberg with exceptional game viewing at the world-famous Etosha National Park.

Includes

  • Qualified Professional driver guide
  • Vehicle and fuel
  • Park entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Passenger liability 15% VAT 2% tourism levy
  • Airport Transfer
  • All Activities as Mentioned Included on itinerary.
  • Accommodation with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • 24/7 assistance locally

Excludes

  • Expenses of personal nature
  • Entrance fees not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Meals not mentioned
  • Drinks at lodges and on road
  • Optional excursions and activities
  • Travel- and cancellation insurance
  • Tips for tour guides
  • Visa
  • International & National flights and airport taxes
  • Items not mentioned in the itinerary
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Itinerary

Day 1Windhoek

You will be picked up at the airport and dropped at their accommodation in Windhoek and will be picked up by the tour guide after lunch to go on a Windhoek City tour. Situated in Central Namibia, the cosmopolitan city of Windhoek serves as the capital of the country. It is home to an international airport and a plethora of restaurants, shops, entertainment venues, and accommodation options. The city is clean, safe, and well-organized, with a colonial legacy that is reflected in its many German eateries and shops, and the widespread use of the German language. After the activity, other optional activities can be.

Overview: Arebbusch Travel Lodge

Day 2Windhoek to Keetmanshoop

You will grab an early breakfast and depart to Keetmanshoop which is Situated along the Trans-Namib Railway, in the ǁKaras region of southern Namibia, the town of Keetmanshoop is known as the capital of southern Namibia. Founded in 1860, this southern Namibian town is a living slice of history. German colonial architecture is dotted around the town and the local museum, housed in an old church, provides interesting insight into the town’s heritage.

Overnight: Quivertree Forest Rest Camp

Day 3 Keetmanshoop to Sossusvlei

You will depart in the morning from Keetmans to the Sossusvlei area. The drive reveals the transition from Kalahari thornveld to the true desert of the Namib; Lilyveld, a valley 30km north of Maltahöhe, springs into bloom for about a week after good rains; Duiwiseb Castle is an interesting diversion 70km south-west of Maltahöhe. Along the way, clients will get Lunch that will be served along the way where the guide will pullover by a big tree and serve lunch at 12h00-13h00. After arrival guests will have leisure time before going on a Sundowner drive to Elim dune around 17h30 or 18h00.

Overnight: Namib Desert Campsite Gondwana Collection Namibia

Day 4Sossuvlei/ Sesriem Area

You will wake up and have breakfast before going into the park for Sossusvlei Excursion which includes Dune 45, Deadvlei, Hiddenvlei, and Big Daddy. The tour guide will have regular stops to let clients take pictures and have some exposure to the Dunes. Guest will be back around lunchtime and will have some leisure time for themselves at the pool while the tour guide prepares lunch for them.

Overnight: Namib Desert Campsite Gondwana Collection Namibia.

Day 5Sossusvlei to Swakopmund

You will eat breakfast and depart to Swakopmund early around 09:00 am from Sossusvlei along the beautiful desert to the coastal side of Namibia. It’s about 5 hours’ drive to Swakopmund. Once clients have arrived in Walvis Bay they will get lunch and depart to Swakopmund, When Clients arrive in Swakopmund they will go for their activity (Quad biking and Sandboard) which is about a 2-hour drive. After the activity, other optional activities can be done like Skydiving, Sandwich habour, kayaking, desert tour.

Overnight: Skeleton Beach Backpackers

Day 6Swakopmund Area

You will get early Breakfast and then visit the Museum and from there onwards do a City Tour. Skeleton Beach Backpackers is a budget accommodation establishment that is situated close to the beach and is within walking distance to town.

Overnight: Skeleton Beach Backpackers

Day 7 Swakopmund to Spitzkoppe

you will get an early breakfast and then get ready to depart to the northern part of Namibia, which is situated in Namibia’s spectacularly scenic Namib Desert, between Usakos and Swakopmund, the Spitzkoppe is a group of bald granite peaks forming one of Namibia’s most recognizable and dramatic landmarks. Upon arrival clients will go hiking and after that have some leisure time to enjoy the swimming pool. The Spitzkoppe Campsites features campsites that are well spread out around the Spitzkoppe Mountain, each site containing its unique charm. The rugged desert mountain contributes to the beauty of these campsites – with its rock art, flora, and fauna.

Overnight: Spitzkoppe Campsites

Day 8Spitzkoppe to DamaraLand

You will get an early breakfast in the morning and depart from Spitzkoppe. Clients will drive along the beautiful landscape to Brandberg and upon arrival clients will go visit the White Lady Paintings.

Overnight: Brandberg Rest Campsite

Day 9Damaraland Area

You will grab breakfast and explore the Twyfelfontein area. Damaraland is an exceptionally scenic landscape featuring open plains, ancient valleys, and spectacular rock formations. The major attractions are the sacred Spitzkoppe, the Brandberg, Twyfelfontein, Vingerklip and the otherworldly Petrified Forest.

Overnight: Brandberg Rest Campsite

 

Day 10Brandberg to Etosha National Park

You are picked up at 09:00 am and depart to Etosha and on arrival clients will get lunch and after lunch, if time permits, enter Etosha for an afternoon game drive. Depending on how often you stop today, on entering the park, the first stop would be Okaukuejo where you pay your entry fee and I suggest you pop in at the local shop to purchase some drinks and snacks and most importantly, a map of Etosha which will show you all the waterholes along the way. Etosha has lions, giraffes, rhinos, zebras, springbok, and elephants. This on top of many lesser and common plains herds, and abundant birds makes game viewing in Etosha.

Overnight: Etosha Safari Camp Gondwana Collection Namibia

Day 11 Etosha National Park Area

You will take early breakfast and then go on the Full day game drive and around 12h00 -13h00 clients will have lunch inside the park and continue with the game drive up till the afternoon and after the game, drive guests will have leisure time to enjoy the atmosphere before dinner.

Overnight: Etosha Safari Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia

 

 

Day 12 Etosha National Park to Windhoek

ou will grab early breakfast and depart back to Windhoek accommodation or Airport.

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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

1.Why is Windhoek famous?

Windhoek is the social, economic, political, and cultural centre of the country. Nearly every Namibian national enterprise, governmental body, educational and cultural institution is headquartered there. The city developed at the site of a permanent hot spring known to the local pastoral tribes.

2.How do you spend a day in Windhoek?

You can have a visit to the top Attractions in Windhoek, NamibRand Nature Reserve. 199. Nature & Wildlife Areas, Namibia Craft Centre. 363. Flea & Street Markets, Christuskirche, Daan Viljoen Nature Reserve, Karibu Safari. Scenic Drives, Avani Windhoek Hotel Casino. Casinos, National Museum of Namibia and Trans-Namib Railroad Museum.

3.Is it worth visiting Windhoek?

Windhoek is definitely worth a visit. The city has a rich history and culture, interesting nature experiences just outside its borders, and a diverse culinary scene.

4.What is unique about Windhoek?

Windhoek is one of the world’s major centres for the karakul sheep-skin trade. Windhoek has two traditional names: Otjomuise and /Ae //Gams. Windhoek’s name may be derived from the word “Winterhoek”, the the name of the mountains surrounding Tulbagh in South Africa.

5.Can you walk around Windhoek?

While the city is relatively clean and safe in comparison to other major cities, visitors are warned that Windhoek is very different to the rest of the country and one is advised to lock all valuables away in a safe and not to walk around the city centre with expensive items, such as cameras and cell phones, on display.

6.What makes Keetmanshoop so special?

Its unique combination of Gothic architecture cast in African stone makes it one of the architectural masterpieces in the country and a popular tourist attraction.

7.Is Keetmanshoop worth a visit?

Located in Karas, Namibia, Keetmanshoop is home to an impressive selection of attractions and experiences, making it well worth a visit. Located in Karas, Namibia, Keetmanshoop is home to an impressive selection of attractions and experiences, making it well worth a visit.

8.Why is the Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert important to Namibia?

This photogenic area is famous for its large, red sand dunes, which are some of the tallest sand dunes in the world and is one of Namibia’s most visited attractions.

9.How tall are the dunes in Sossusvlei?

Many of them are higher than 200 metres, the highest being the one nicknamed Big Daddy, about 325 metres high.

10.What is the highest dune in the Sossusvlei area?

Big Daddy is the tallest dune in the Sossusvlei area.

11.Which African desert is home to the sand dunes of Sossusvlei?

Namib-Naukluft National Park, while most of the park is hardly accessible, several well-known visitor attractions are found in the desert. The prominent attraction is the Sossusvlei area, where high orange sand dunes surround vivid white salt pans, creating a fascinating landscape.

12.Are the roads in good condition when traveling to Swakopmund?

Generally, they are in excellent condition. Most of the roads and towns are well signposted. Major roads are tarred; the rest are gravel.4

13.How would you describe Swakopmund?

“Timeless” is the word most often used to describe Swakopmund, a historic German colonial era town that is a favourite holiday destination for both locals and visitors.

14.Why visit Swakopmund Namibia?

Swakopmund is a perfect base for exploring the coast, from taking boat and kayaking trips from Walvis Bay to spot the abundant marine life of the Atlantic Ocean to going birdwatching at Sandwich Harbour further south.

15.Will I need to bring a mattress or sleeping bag?

No, because we the company provide you with a mattress, pillow and sleeping bag if needed.

16.Should I expect changes to the issued itinerary?

Yes, there are factors beyond our control mostly with accommodations either they are fully booked and we now need to look for a substituted which means that the itinerary may change, and each tour operator reserves the right to do this. Generally, these changes are minor, and we will do our best to advice clients.

17.Is the area Malaria-free?

Areas north of Windhoek pose a small risk of malaria, which increases during the wet season. However, the risk increases the further east you travel, i.e., the Zambezi region or Botswana or Zambia. The best way to prevent malaria is not to get bitten by wearing long sleeves/pants, putting on repellent and ensuring that your tent is zipped up to prevent mossies from getting into the tent. Please seek a specialist health centre’s advice or visit your doctor prior to your trip to give you up to date advice on prophylactics, but please be aware that this still does not give you 100% protection. Your doctor will also provide you with advice on other health requirements.

18.What should I pack for the trip

Sun protective clothing with an effective sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat especially comfortable loose fitting items. Wherever you go take water at all times, cold days always turn into hot days

19.Do I need a 4x4 to drive to Sossusvlei?

A 4×4 will get you to the foot of the Sossusvlei dunes to allow for more time to appreciate the area. The Kuiseb Canyon and the so-called ‘Moon Landscape” are reached by a long and winding gravel road which is accessible in a two wheel drive car but for ease and peace of mind a 4×4 is recommended.

20.Is it safe to Camp?

Sleeping on-top a car gives you an added sense of security in the wilderness. Generally speaking, camping is safe, even on the non-fenced campsites. Most animals do not perceive tents as tents with people inside, but interpret them as large animals or objects, hence an attack is very unlikely. But because of the weather conditions we don’t really encourage our clients to camp at Swakopmund or Walvis Bay.

21.Is the toilets nearby?

Yes, Toilets are near the campsite

22.How old is the Swakopmund jetty?

It was built between 1904 and 1905

23.What is Spitzkoppe known for?

The Spitzkoppe mountain range’s granite is dated at more than 700 million years old.

24.Where is Spitzkoppe located?

Rising out of the plains just north of the main road between Swakopmund and Windhoek and west of Usakos lies the Spitzkoppe, one of Namibia’s if not the world’s most striking rock spires.

25.What animals are in the Spitzkoppe?

Despite its desolate environment, the Spitzkoppe is alive with over 200 species of birds including the Herero chat, rosy-faced lovebird, dusky sunbird, booted eagle and Augur buzzard. Wildlife includes bat-eared fox, oryx, aardwolf, dassies and mountain zebra.

26.What is there to do in Spitzkoppe?

You can visit the Rock Arch, Mountain Climbing, Visit the Ancient Old San Murals, Old grave and the old Fort.

27.What are some interesting facts about Spitzkoppe?

Spitzkoppe was formed 130 million years ago when the African continent separated from the South American content. During sunrise and sunset these granite mountains reflect deep red and orange colours which makes it unique and picturesque.

28.How big is Etosha National Park?

Etosha National Park spans an area of 22,270 square kilometres (8,600 square miles). The Etosha pan, which covers an area of 4,769 square kilometres (1,840 square miles) is 23% of the total area of Etosha National Park

29.Where is Etosha National Park located?

The massive Etosha National Park is located in northwestern Namibia, in the country’s Kunene region.

30.What is the Etosha pan?

The largest salt pan in Africa, the Etosha Pan is a dry lakebed that can be seen from space. Believed to have been formed 100 million years ago, some of the park’s wildlife use the pan as a salt lick in the dry season, and migrating flamingos flock to the area during particularly rainy wet seasons.

31.Why is Etosha National Park special?

It shows some of the most common and rarest wildlife species.

32.What is the best time of year to visit Etosha National Park?

May to August

33.What should I wear to Etosha National Park?

Sun protective clothing with an effective sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat. The sun on the white sand also makes sunglasses useful to combat the glare while looking for wildlife and birds. Binoculars Are An Etosha Game-Viewing Essential: The best game-viewing happens with the help of high-quality binoculars.

34.What is Damaraland known for?

The breath-taking mountainous region of Damaraland is home to an assortment of desert-adapted wildlife such as elephant, rhino, zebra and lion, which eke out an existence in this near-barren landscape.

35.Where is the Damaraland?

Damaraland is part of the Kunene Region in the north-west of Namibia and is located between the Brandberg and the little village of Sesfontein.

36.Why visit Damaraland?

The Damaraland is an area of geological wonder, ancient rock art and beautiful, wild landscapes. It’s also home to one of Africa’s largest populations of free-roaming black rhinos and Namibia’s famous desert elephants.

37.Are the roads in good condition when traveling to Swakopmund?

Generally, they are in excellent condition. Most of the roads and towns are well signposted. Major roads are tarred; the rest are gravel.4

38.How would you describe Swakopmund?

“Timeless” is the word most often used to describe Swakopmund, a historic German colonial era town that is a favourite holiday destination for both locals and visitors.

39.Why visit Swakopmund Namibia?

Swakopmund is a perfect base for exploring the coast, from taking boat and kayaking trips from Walvis Bay to spot the abundant marine life of the Atlantic Ocean to going birdwatching at Sandwich Harbour further south.

40.Should I expect changes to the issued itinerary?

Yes, there are factors beyond our control mostly with accommodations either they are fully booked and we now need to look for a substituted which means that the itinerary may change, and each tour operator reserves the right to do this. Generally, these changes are minor, and we will do our best to advice clients.

41.Is Damaraland a desert?

Damaraland is a desert region with less than 100 mm of rain annually, the whole area can become green and lush with grasslands during the March to May rainy season turning the whole area into a scenic highlight.

42.What is the climate in Damaraland?

Damaraland has a harsh, semi-desert climate. Daytime temperatures can spike to well above 38°C/100°F during summer (November to April), with winter nights falling below freezing (October to April). The Wet season occurs during summer

43.I would like to see the Himba people when I am in Namibia - Where and how can I do this?

The Himba people mainly live in the North-West part of Namibia. Please remember when you visit the tribes to show respect to them and their cultures and views. They are also changing to the environment they live in today, so do not be surprised to see them in modern clothing or occasionally clutching a cell phone! Please also be aware that whilst we endeavour to arrange walks and meetings with the tribes, they choose what and when they wish to do things, which can occasionally be out of our control.

44.Why is it called Brandberg?

Brandberg means “Fire Mountain” in German and the local Afrikaans, a literal translation of the tribal Damara name, Dâures.

45.How old is Brandberg Mountain?

Over 120 million years ago, a single mass of granite punched through the Earth’s crust and intruded into the heart of the Namib Desert in what is now northern Namibia.

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