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Guided Tour from Windhoek
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15 Day
ADVENTURE NAMIBIA
Camping Tour
Small Group Camping
ADVENTURE NAMIBIA
Day 1 Windhoek to Otiwarongo Area Trip Highlights
Today you are met by your adventure guide and after
loading luggage into your safari vehicle we head into
town to stock up with all necessary fresh groceries
needed for the first few days and any equipment you
might still need.
Let the Adventure begin! We head north, traveling
through Okahandja, where we have time to visit Namib-
ia’s largest wood carving market. The market is operated
on a local co-operative basis and is a unique opportunity
to browse for that iconic Namibian souvenir. Driving
along endless stretches of farmland we reach our
campsite for our first night under the African sky. Group Size
Camping in the in the bush land savannah around Minimum 2 / Maximum 14
Otjiwarongo, sets the tone and character of the African
safari experience to follow. We have enough time to set
up our camp and take part in extended nature walks.
Departures
Meeting up for dinner prepara-tion around the campfire - January 11 June
our guide shares a story or two of life in the bush and 12 February 16 July
information on what we can expect during the days to 12 March 6, 27 August
follow before enjoying our dinner prepared in typical 2, 23 April 17 September
safari fashion. 14 May 1, 15 October
Campsite near Otjiwarongo
Included
Day 2 Etosha National Park Accommodation: Camping (equipment provided)
An early start takes us further north passing through
The assistance of each group member is expected,
some smaller towns, offering stops for fresh sup-plies.
We soon arrive at Etosha National Park, Namibia’s best including camp set up, up- & off-loading of equipment,
known National Park offering us our first glimpse of the preparation of meals and cleaning of cutlery.
abundant wildlife to be found during the game drives Meals: 14 Breakfasts, 12 Picnic Lunches & 12
that follow the next days. After set-ting up our camp, the Camping Dinners
remaining day is devoted purely to the exploration of Transport: Special equipped camping vehicle
wildlife found in the Etosha National Park, which Entrance Fees: Etosha National Park, Himba Village,
surrounds a parched salt desert known as the Etosha Twyfelfontein, Namib Naukluft National Park,
Pan. Returning to camp we have the opportunity to relax Spitzkoppe Communities
at the floodlit waterhole.
Guide: Registered driver guide throughout tour
Campsite in or at Etosha National Park
Language: Bilingual (English & German)
Also included:
Day 3 Etosha National Park
• Still Mineral Water on bus
After an early breakfast we head out again to explore the
• Activities as specified
various waterholes drawing all kinds of wildlife,
• Campsites & accommodation as specified
quenching their thirst in preparation for a long hot day.
• Tourism levy & Government Taxes
The park is home to 4 of the Big Five - elephant, lion,
• 24hrs Medical Evacuation Insurance
leopard and rhino. The Park was proclaimed as Namibia’s
first conservation area in 1907 by the then Governor,
von Lindequist. Despite the size of the Etosha National
Excluded
• Flights & Visas
Park, only the southern edge of the pan is accessible to
• Travel Insurance (Required)
visitors. Game viewing in the park is primarily focused
• Gratuities & Items of personal nature
around the waterholes, some of which are spring fed and
• Optional Activities
some supplied from a borehole, ideal places to sit and
watch over 114 dif-ferent game species. Popular game
species such as giraffe, blue wildebeest, plains and
Tour Rate
mountain zebra, hyena, lion, leopard, antelopes such as 2021
kudu, oryx, eland, as well as some of the endangered R 31,970 pp sharing
species such as Black rhino, cheetah and the black- R 32,670 pp single
faced impala are all found here in Etosha.
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Day 3 Continued...
In the evening your guide will prepare dinner at the
campground before you again have time to sit at the
waterhole and enjoy the natural scenes offered to you at
one of the best viewing in southern Africa.
Campsite in or at Etosha National Park
Day 4 Ovamboland
After breakfast we leave the open plains of Etosha
behind and exit via the Galton gate to head further north
to the Ovambo Village of Oshifo. The Ovamboland is
Namibia’s most dense populated region, home to eight
Oshiwambo groups that constitute the largest tribe
found in Namibia. It is an eclectic mix between
communal, subsistence farming, fishing and the energy
of formal and informal business sec-tors. We visit a local
homestead where highlights include a traditional "Kraal"
inhabited by residents and learn about the Oshiwambo’s
local life, culture and customs. Your guide will prepare
dinner tonight at your campsite.
Okapika Oshifo Camp
Day 5 Kaokoland
Authentic culture awaits us today as we departure early Day 6 Kaokoland
to visit a Himba village. During the visit of a local Himba Today we have ample time to explore the surrounding area
tribe we experience one of the last true nomadic tribes in its natural beauty on foot or simply relax and swim in the
as authentic as still possible. The Himba have managed warm water of the natural pool with its water supplied by
to maintain much of their traditional lifestyle, perhaps the Ongongo fountain.
because the land they inhabit is extraordinarily harsh and Ongongo Waterfall Campsite
unyielding that the colonialists and commercial farmers
have rarely covered it. Today the Himba still live as they Day 7 Damaraland
have for centuries. During our visit we experience We depart the Kaokoland heading south to Damaraland,
essential parts of their traditions including daily life, food which remains extremely sparsely populated and the
production, craftsmanship, singing and dancing. You will focus is kept on the untouched beauty of this semi-arid
see their homestead, the holy fire, their religious beliefs desert. Our safari takes us through harsh, rocky
and hear of the importance of livestock. Our journey environment which is home to the elusive desert
continues down the Joubert pass, which in the days elephant, the black rhino, giraffes and free-roaming
gone by was one of a few difficult mountain passes to antelope species. Accompanied by a local Damara guide,
drive in the desolated Kaokland. This has however we visit Twyfelfontein, a UNESCO heritage site where
changed with the entire pass being paved, allowing Bushman communities engraved and painted over 2.500
comfortable access to some of the most remote areas pictures some 6.000 years ago! After a visit to the nearby
in Namibia. Late this afternoon we reach our des-tination Living Museum of the Damara a short journey takes us to
- Ongongo Waterfall Campsite. Ongongo means the banks of the Ugab River, where our camp is located for
“magical” in the Herero language. It is indeed a truly the next two nights. The setting sun offers us
magical if not spectacular place. Set in a small canyon in breathtaking views onto the distant Brandberg. Dinner is
the far northwest of Namibia, a completely barren prepared traditionally on open fire and served while the
landscape with some villages close by – here you find sounds of nature echoing all around us say farewell to an
permanent water simply oozing out of the mountain. The adventure packed day.
water is relatively warm which allows for swimming all Brandberg White Lady Campsite
year round.
Ongongo Waterfall Campsite
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Day 8 Damaraland
Day 10 Swakopmund
Enjoy the nature waking up to the rising sun. After a On the previous evening your guide will have approached
delightful breakfast we depart on a guided walking trail you to discuss todays proceedings as you have the
to the well-known Rock painting “White Lady” which is option of starting a bit later and after breakfast explore
located in a gorge of the Brandberg Mountain. This Bushmans paradise on a walking trail taking you into the
excursion is followed by an optional scenic nature drive Spitzkoppe mountains or depart early to the coastal
in the Ugab river bed in search of the desert elephants town of Swakopmund and stop at a local laid back café
that reside in this fragile eco-system. The area we are in too enjoy a relaxed brunch before checking into your
hotel. Departing the great-er Erongo region you continue
has neither fences nor clear bounda-ries in its vast,
traveling towards the Atlantic Ocean. Reaching the
stony desert landscape. It is marked by endless vistas
coast, we arrive in Swakopmund where the rest of the
across stark plains, winding river beds, ancient valleys day is spent at leisure. With palm-lined streets and
and mountain massif. Returning from our nature drive we seaside prome-nades, Swakopmund is a popular holiday
relax around the campfire to reminisce on the days destination in Namibia. Its pleasant climate and long
adventure. stretched beaches attract anglers and surfers from all
Brandberg White Lady Campsite over. For the international guest, Swakopmund is a bohe-
mian mix of German architecture and African rhythms, a
laid back attitude with adrenalin activities, misty
Day 9 Spitzkoppe mornings and desert heat. It is colorful, it is vibrant, but
Today your journeys take you through the small mining most of all, it is fun.
town of Uis to the famous "Spitzkoppe" which in German Orange House
means "pointed dome" commonly also referred to as the
"Matterhorn of Namibia". The granite boulders in this Day 11 Swakopmund
area are more than 700 million years old, and the highest Swakopmund is often fondly referred to as the
outcrop is about 1,784 meters above sea level. The area "playground of Namibia", as it has numerous activities
houses a great selection of Bushman paintings that can ranging from adventure to exploring the fascinating
be seen at “Bushman Paradise”. After camp is set up features of the Namib Desert and the animals and plants
your guide will take you on a short walk to the “rock-arch” that occur and survive here. Embrace the relaxed pace of
an iconic sun-downer spot where you have great this idyllic coastal town while enjoying coffee and freshly
opportunities for landscape photography. Returning baked pastries in one of the many café's. Alternatively,
back to camp, your guide will prepare dinner at the explore the undulating dunes and expanse of the desert
campsite. on a living desert tour, or view this excellent,
Spitzkoppe Mountain Tented Camp - Campsite environment from the air on a scenic flight. Find your
inner child and push adrenaline to its limits with extreme
adventures such as sky-diving over the desert or quad
biking and sand boarding on the dunes. Take time to get
the feel of this quaint town with its historic buildings,
museums, shopping arcades and beach bar that has
transformed into its personality by the vibrant use of
natural materials used.
Orange House
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Day 12 Sesriem / Sosssuvlei Day 15 Windhoek Departure
Today we head further south into the heart of the Namib Today it’s time to bid farewell to Namibia with its many
Desert. Today’s journey takes us across endless desert fascinating highlights. Our guide takes us back via
plains and via two geologically amazing canyons (Kuiseb Windhoek, where we depending on our outbound flight
and Gaub) and the solitude Outpost of Solitaire into the take part in a city tour to the main highlights. After
vicinity of Sossusvlei. Our Campsite is situated inside buying some last souvenirs we head off to the
the Namib Naukluft National Park offering you the international airport, where our guide bids us fare-well.
opportunity to start your excursion the next morning 1
hour prior to any other guest ac-commodated outside
the park borders. Dinner is prepared by your guide. Tour Vehicle
Sesriem Campsite The Adventure Namibia tour makes use of a specially
designed adventure tuck designed to offer our
Day 13 Sesriem / Deadvlei guests an elevated view on safaris as well as a
This day calls for an early rise, as you will forever comfort during the longer legs of the journey.
remember the picture of a sunrise over the mighty dunes
of the Namib Desert. This is the desert that the country The vehicle can accommodate up to 14 clients and is
derives its name from, the seas of sand of which have fully equipped with camping gear.
been declared a World Heritage site. Gaze at the bright
splash of sunbaked sand combined with the powerful
play of shadows cast onto the lay side of the dunes.
Travel to Sossusvlei where you visit Dead Vlei, a surreal
white clay pan surrounded by monumental dunes and
dotted with age-old Camelthorn tree skeletons. Before
travelling back to your lodge, visit Sesriem Canyon, a 30-
meter deep gauge incised into the desert floor by the
Tsauchab River, the same river that suddenly ends at
Sos-susvlei. After a sundowner at Elim dune we return to
our camp where we enjoy the dinner prepared by our
guide.
Sesriem Campsite
Day 14 Kalahari
Leaving the oldest desert we head on to the largest
sand mass on Earth, the Kalahari Desert. The Kalaha-ri is
a vast semi-desert of wind-blown sand held by a sparse
mantle of thorn scrub making it the most extensive
continuous stretch of sand covering 9 African countries.
Unlike other true deserts, the Kalahari does receive
sporadic rainfall. For many therefor "thirstland” is a more
fitting description. Lacking per-manent surface water,
the Kalahari is a challenging place to live except for
those who have adapted to not only survive but flourish
here. The Bushmen refer to it as the "Soul of the World",
an emotive descrip-tion for this area! With its deep red
dunes and endless grass plains interspersed with
acacia’s and shrubs, it is still home to a surprisingly large
amount of specially adapted wildlife. Enjoy the
opportunity to experience the red dunes, wildlife and
plants, in this desert environment on an optional nature
drive.
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