14 Day Exploring Namibia

Highlights: Landscapes of Namibia, from the treacherous gorges of the Fish River Canyon in the south, to Swakopmund, Damaraland and one of Africa's premier wildlife reserves in the north, the famous Etosha National Park.

DAYS: 14 Days & 13 Nights
MIN/MAX PAX: None / Nine
DEPARTURE DATES:: See below
PICK-UP TIMES: Clients will be met at any establishment in Windhoek
VEHICLE: Minibus / Sprinter
MEALS: As per itinerary

Day 1: Kalahari Region Lunch & Dinner
Our journey takes us south to the vegetated red dunes of the Kalahari Desert which differs from the Namib with the dunes being greener and less stark.

Day 2: Fish River Canyon Breakfast & Picnic Lunch, Dinner
A full day's journey takes us south through the desert-dominated landscapes, to a picturesque Quiver Tree Forest near Keetmanshoop. Giant's Playground is an impressive jumble of massive boulders, a virtual maze where time can be spent wandering through the extensive rocky labyrinth.

Day 3: Fish River Canyon Breakfast & Dinner
Proceed to the magnificent boulder-studded plains and hills to the east of the great Fish River Canyon, where impressive surrounding rock formations, provide many interesting hours for the enthusiastic nature lover. A guided excursion is taken to the majestic Fish River Canyon with its viewpoints high above the deep winding gorges.

Day 4: Luderitz Breakfast
The next leg of our journey takes us via the small historic village of Aus and through the vast barren expanse of the Prohibited Diamond Area, to Lüderitz. After a short sightseeing tour of Luderitz, enjoy an afternoon excursion to Diaz cross where the daring Portuguese sailors erected a stone pillar in the 1480's.

Day 5: Central Namib Desert Full Board
After breakfast we travel to the famous ghost town of Kolmanskop. During the afternoon we proceed across the impressive Neisip Plains to Helmeringhausen..

Day 6: Sesriem / Sossusvlei Breakfast & Dinner
Duwisib Castle, built by legendary Baron von Wolf for his American wife, was completed in 1909. Today the interior of the castle and much of its original furniture, artworks and firearms can be viewed. Proceed to southern Namib Desert. Afternoon at leisure to relax in the desert surrounds

Day 7: Namib Desert Breakfast & Dinner
An early start is imperative as our journey takes us to the famous Sossusvlei, a clay pan surrounded by some of the highest sand dunes in the world. Climbing one of these dunes affords the energetic traveller with an unforgettable experience of endless vistas across a sea of dunes. Thereafter we depart to the region surrounding Solitaire where we overnight.

Day 8: Swakopmund Breakfast & Picnic Lunch
Our destination today is the coastal town of Swakopmund via the Gaub and Kuiseb Canyons. Prior to arrival in Swakopmund we visit Moon Valley, an unusual view overlooking the landscape formed by the valleys of the Swakop River. Visit Namibia's most celebrated plant, the ancient Welwitschia mirabilis, found on the vast gravel plains.

Day 9: Swakopmund Breakfast
Full day at leisure in Swakopmund to enjoy the variety of coastal activities on offer.

Day 10: Damaraland Breakfast & Dinner
Departing Swakopmund we travel northwards to Henties Bay and onwards to the Cape Cross Seal Reserve, after which we head inland past the Brandberg Mountains into Damaraland.

Day 11: Outjo Region Breakfast & Dinner
Twyfelfontein, meaning 'doubtful spring' has been occupied for thousands of years with its spring attracting huge herds of game, making it an excellent base for early hunters. The slopes of the area are strewn with boulders; all dotted with thousands of engravings and some ancient paintings, a virtual open-air museum. Geological features in the area include the Organ Pipes, angular columns of dolerite which form part of Namibia's rich natural history. A visit will also be made to the Petrified Forest.

Day 12: Etosha National Park Breakfast & Dinner
Enter the world famous Etosha National Park where a full days game drive is enjoyed, as we head east. The game and birds found here are typical of the savannah plains of Southern Africa, but include several species endemic to the western side of the continent, adjacent to the Namib desert. Among the rarer species, black rhino and white rhino (recently reintroduced) are sometimes seen. Black-faced Impala are restricted to Namibia and southern Angola and the Damara dik-dik; the Parks smallest antelope is also endemic. Hundreds of bird species have been recorded, with many migrants during the summer period. Exit the National Park and proceed to a private Lodge situated on the outside of the National Park.

Day 13: Etosha National Park Breakfast & Dinner
We return to the National Park for morning and afternoon game viewing.

Day 14: Return to Windhoek Breakfast
Early morning departure to the town of Tsumeb. The town is dominated by the central mine shaft which mined a rich ore pipe for copper, zinc, lead, silver and a variety of unusual crystals for which Tsumeb is world famous. This one pipe produced 217 different minerals and gemstones, of which 40 have been found nowhere else on earth. Whilst in the area, you will visit Lake Otjikoto, which is Herero for "deep hole". In 1915, the retreating German force dumped weapons and ammunition into the lake to prevent them from falling into the hands of he South African Union Force. Since 1977, several of these weapons have been discovered and can be viewed at the Tsumeb Museum. You will have the opportunity to visit the Tsumeb Museum today as well, to view the armaments removed from Otjikoto Lake. Travel through the garden-town of Otjiwarongo to Okahandja, which is the administrative centre for the Herero People. We return to Windhoek during late afternoon where the tour ends with a transfer to your Hotel.

TOUR SUMMARY

*Alternative accommodation may be used.

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