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NORTHERN NAMIBIA 4x4 ADVENTURE – 8 DAYS
 This
stunning adventure takes you into the north of Namibia visiting
the quaint seaside town of Swakopmund, the impressive and
magical inselberg Spitzkoppe, with its collection of rock
paintings and strange rock formations. Heading deeper into
the country you can enjoy an optional excursion to meet the
proud Himba people in the far north. From here to Etosha National
Park - recognized as one of the best game reserves in Africa
and excellent game viewing with your final night at the base
of Waterberg Plateau completes this safari
PRICE: N$4250 + N$830 Local payment in cash
Optional Activity: Himba Excursion N$ 650 must be pre-booked and pre-paid prior
to safari departure.
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DEPARTS: Every Wednesday from Windhoek or
Swakomund
Vehicle Used: 4x4 with pop top roof
Maximum Group Size: 8 + 2 guides
Single Supplement: None
Prices (Valid until 31st Oct 2008)
Itinerary:
Day 1 DUNEDIN STAR GUESTHOUSE, SWAKOPMUND
We depart from Windboek at 8.30am for Swakopmund. After collecting
fresh supplies for lunch we drive to the port town of Walvis
Bay where we visit the lagoon, which is a protected RAMSAR
wetland site. We may see the many species of bird including
Greater and Lesser Flamingos, pelicans, avocets, plovers and
the endemic damara tern before a short visit to the nearby
salt farm. We return to Swakopmund where your guide will assist
those wishing to book optional adventure activities such as
sand boarding, quad biking, scenic flights, parachuting, dolphin
cruises to name but a few, which you have time for this afternoon
and tomorrow morning. Overnight in comfortable twin/double
rooms with en-suite bathroom close to the town centre. Laundry
facilities are available here. This evening’s meal is
a group dinner in a restaurant at client’s own expense
(L)
Day 2 SPITZKOPPE
This morning you have free time to visit the museum and aquarium,
explore the town, or partake in optional activities such as
sand boarding and quad biking. We depart after lunch, driving
along a section of the Skeleton Coast before turning inland
for Spitzkoppe, a huge inselberg towering above the dry desert
plains and arriving late afternoon to set up camp. We have
the opportunity to explore the area and enjoy the wonderful
rock formations that have been created by erosion over thousands
of years. Dinner prepared by the guide and camp assistant.
Evening spent under a million stars. Overnight based at community
run bush camp with no toilet/shower facilities. (BLD)
Day 3 HOBATERE
This morning we enjoy a walk to Bushmans Paradise, viewing
the ancient bushman paintings and vistas of the vast surrounding
desert or you may simply
wander around the desert floor. From here our drive takes
us through some beautiful and dramatic landscapes arriving
at camp late afternoon. Hobatere borders western Etosha and
the camp is set amongst boulders and trees offering seclusion,
however, game, including lion may wander around freely and
there are no fences to separate the camp from concession land.
Overnight wild camping, dinner prepared by guide and camp
assistant (BLD)
Day 4 HOBATERE
Today you can relax at the camp, enjoy a walk in the surrounding
land or watch the game from the hide come to drink at the
waterhole, alternatively join an OPTIONAL day trip through
to Opuwo and visit the local himba tribes. These remarkable
and proud people live in the Kunene region. Formally cattle/goat
herders some still live a traditional life style in this harsh
environment. You will be accompanied by a local guide who
will translate all your questions giving you a chance to find
how they survive in today’s modern world learn about
their fascinating culture. We return to camp late afternoon
and you can sit at the waterhole watching the game come to
quench their thirst. Dinner prepared by guide and camp assistant
(BLD)
Day 5 OKAUKEUJO, ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
We depart for Etosha entering through the western gate and
game driving through to Okaukuejo. This massive park is a
haven for wildlife and supports one of the most important
ecological and wildlife systems on the continent. After setting
up our tents we take a late afternoon game drive visiting
the surrounding waterholes  looking
for species such as elephant, lion, rhino, kudu, giraffe as
well as the large herds of springbok, zebra and wildebeest
that survive in this region. Dinner prepared by guide and
camp assistant. Evening viewing at flood lit waterhole, famous
for its visits by black rhinos. (BLD)
Day 6 NAMUTONI, ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Sunrise departure from camp for full morning game drive transiting
across the park visiting various waterholes along the way
and look out for the many species of animals. We spend the
hottest part of the day at Halali camp where we have lunch
and enjoy a swim or an afternoon snooze. Late afternoon game
drive to Namutoni via the famous Etosha Pan, a vast depression
which can even be seen from space and the white shimmering
haze disappearing into the horizon. Dinner prepared by guide
and camp assistant. Evening viewing at flood lit waterhole.
(BLD)
Day 7 WATERBERG PLATEAU
We’ll enjoy an early morning game drive before departing
Etosha on the eastern side. We have a short stop at Lake Otjikoto
before collecting fresh supplies at Tsumeb and continuing
on to Hoba Meteorite, the largest meteorite in the world for
lunch. We arrive late afternoon at Waterberg Bush camp at
the eastern end of the Plateau. Witness the fabulous colours
of the lichen growing on the rock face of the plateau at sunset
from the top of the plateau directly above our camp and enjoy
the views across the Kalahari. There are plenty of animals
wandering freely in this area such as eland, ostrich, springbok,
kudu and impala. Dinner prepared by guide and camp assistant.
(BLD)
Day 8 WINDHOEK
Your guide will lead you on a short hike through the ravine
at the base of the plateau. After brunch we return to Windhoek
via the Okahandja Craft Markets for those last minute gifts.
We arrive Back in Windhoek where you can enjoy an after safari
drink and share your memories of your safari. (BL)
Please note – 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. IMPORTANT
- Whilst visiting villages and local communities we cannot
guarantee activities on offer, it often depends on how they
feel on the day, however, it will give you the opportunity
to meet and experience life in Namibia in today’s society.
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