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Namibia, a land of contrasts, offers stark beauty, abundant
wildlife, vast open spaces and endless sunshine. Be astounded
by the changing colours of the Namib  Desert
with some of the most impressive sand dunes in the world,
which offer unique photographic opportunities. San rock art,
geological curiosities and one of the oldest plants in the
world are some of the fascinating secrets Namibia reveals.
Game viewing in Etosha National Park, with its floodlit waterhole
for night viewing, is an unforgettable experience. This diverse
itinerary makes for a once in a lifetime tour.
Windhoek to Windhoek - 10 Days
COUNTRIES VISITED: Namibia
ITINERARY:
DAYS 1 – 2: SESRIEM AND SOSSUSVLEI
Leaving Windhoek we travel south to Solitaire, where
we spend two nights. Sossusvlei boasts some of the world’s
highest and most picturesque dunes, some of which tower as
much as 200 metres above the valley floor. It’s likely
that this sand originated in the Kalahari some two to five
million years ago. The amount of life found in these harsh
conditions is surprising and gemsbok, ostriches and springbok
roaming over the sand are a common sight. Climbing the dunes
is energetic work, but definitely worth the view.
 DAYS
3 – 4: SWAKOPMUND
We travel through the dramatic Kuiseb Canyon to Walvis
Bay. Apart from being a busy and important port, the lagoon
at Walvis Bay attracts a range of coastal water birds including
flamingos and pelicans. Swakopmund, situated on the coast
is a place with colonial charm, resembling a small Bavarian
village situated between the desert and the sea. The source
of the town’s continental atmosphere is the graceful
art nouveau buildings dating back to the turn of the century.
There are a number of optional activities* on offer including
quad biking, dolphin and seal viewing boat trips, hot air
ballooning or flights over the desert.
DAYS 5: SPITZKOPPE
The seal colony at Cape Cross is home to a multitude
of Cape Fur seals, who flourish in the cold waters of the
Benguela Current. The drive along the coast presents a strange
landscape of fog and sea mist, salt roads and barren emptiness.
Leaving the coast, we head east to Spitzkoppe, popularly known
as the Matterhorn of Namibia, which rises abruptly from the
arid Namib plain. The area is rich in rock engravings and
paintings. We spend some time exploring these; the Petrified
Forest where the fossils are estimated to be about 2 million
years old and other geological curiosities including Burnt
Mountain and the Organ Pipes. The area is also home to the
Welwitschia, one of the oldest plants in the world.
DAY 6: KAMANJAB
Heading north, the view of Damaraland is a colourful
combination of volcanic landscape and savannah. We overnight
at Otjitotongwe, a cheetah farm and rescue project where you
have the opportunity* of seeing these magnificent cats, now
seldom seen in the wild, up close.
DAYS 7 – 9: ETOSHA
 Established
in 1907, Etosha is one of the largest game reserves in Africa,
with terrain ranging from dense bush to open plains. The large
salt pan, from which the park takes its name, is an enormous
area: dry and dusty in summer but often a shallow lake filled
with water and a multitude of birds in the wet season. A highlight
of your visit will be the evenings spent around a floodlit
waterhole, watching a never ending procession of wildlife
coming to drink. The wide open spaces and abundant wildlife
make a visit to this park an unforgettable experience.
DAY 10: WINDHOEK
After a leisurely breakfast, we start the return drive
to the bustling, cosmopolitan city of Windhoek with its stately
historic buildings and fusion of cultures. * Optional, at
own expense
TOUR COST & DATES:
08/01/07 to 17/01/07 €1050
05/02/07 to 14/02/07 €1050
05/03/07 to 14/03/07 €1050
02/04/07 to 11/04/07 €1050
30/04/07 to 09/05/07 €1050
28/05/07 to 06/06/07 €1050
25/06/07 to 04/07/07 €1050
23/07/07 to 01/08/07 €1050
20/08/07 to 29/08/07 €1050
17/09/07 to 26/09/07 €1050
15/10/07 to 24/10/07 €1050
12/11/07 to 21/11/07 €1050
10/12/07 to 19/12/07 €1050
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