"From the moment that you cast your eyes upon the striking plains of Namibia, the outstanding quality of contrast immediately caresses your mind."

Contrasts of Namibia Camping

9 Day Contrasts of Namibia Camping

Your tour guide will pick you up at your accommodation between 08h00 – 08h30 and traverse through some of the Khomas Hochland mountains heading south-west to towards the sand sea.
We traverse out over the Aus Mountains and along scenic roads on our way south-west to the desert. We also pass over part of the Naukluft Mountains, which are of particular interest housing the mountain zebras and catchment area of Tsauchab river that contributed to the naming of Sossusvlei etc.Traversing through we make a stop at Solitaire,

We cross some open grass savannah and farmlands before the terrain gives way to the immense red sand dune desert of the Namib. We aim to arrive at our camp during the late afternoon and watch the colours glow and change on distant mountains to the east.

Meals Incl: Lunch & Dinner

Activity: Sesriem Canyon

Early morning we depart to the entrance gate to Sossusvlei. We have some nice opportunities to stop on the way next to the road for beautiful photographic moments capturing the sunrise on the Dunes. A climb up the sand dunes will give a superb panoramic view of the sands of time which accumulated for millions of years. Your guide will set up breakfast and prepare coffee at the bottom of the dune. After breakfast we take a short drive to the parking lot where you will undertake more exploration,adventure and feel of the sand dunes and ghost trees of Namib.
Back for lunch at camp during the heat of the day after which we will relax and visit Sesriem Canyon during the cool of the day. This will conclude the fun the Sand Sea has to offer introducing you to adventures of the next destination

Activities: Dune 45, Deadvlei, Big Daddy

Meals Incl: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Biding farewell to the sands of time we travel through this desert stopping at the smallest town in Namibia, Solitaire.Via the Kuiseb Canyon we head towards one of the most treacherous coastlines in the world.We include a visit to the Walvis Bay lagoon,one of the Ramsar sites in the world, famous for its huge numbers of flamingos.Overnight 2 nights at a centrally located lodge.

*NB* Dinner at clients own expense for Both nights.

Meals Incl: Lunch & Dinner

Accomodation: Bird Watching (Flamingos,gulls,plovers,Herons)

Swakopmund, with its German colonial atmosphere, is the principal coastal resort of Namibia. Time can be spent at your leisure to enjoy the charm of this old town.

This day is a free day, opportunity to partake in optional adventure activities like Quad Biking, Sand Boarding, Sky diving,Dolphin Cruise and Scenic flights. If you do not feel adventurous you can do shopping or visit the Crystal Gallery, Museum or the Aquarium by foot.

Meals Incl: Breakfast

(NB. Lunch can be enjoyed at a coffee shop in the town of Swakopmund and dinner at a wide range of restaurants to choose from.)

 
 

From the desert we now travel along the Atlantic coast through the fishing village of Henties Bay to the Cape Cross Seal Colony. The largest colony of Cape Fur Seals breeds here upto thousands and thousands and we will be able to get up close to them and watch them at their daily tasks. From there we travel inland again through dry and rocky terrain of Damaraland and overnight close to Brandberg, the mountain of the gods, Madisa camp or similar.

Meals Incl: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Activity: Cape fur seals viewing

We drive past communal area villages on our way to Twyfelfontein Rock Art; where we will begin undertaking a guided walk, exploring the ancient rock engravings.The voyage of discovery continues north-east and we stay overnight nearby the

Ova-Himba people,one of the famous traditional tribe in Namibia, thus we will have the opportunity to visit the tribe for in depth insight into the lives.An amazing photographic opportunity.

Meals Incl: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Activity: Bushmen Art ,Himba village

New day new beginning, Adventure continues as we head towards the Famous Etosha National Park arriving at the Southern gate of the park by midday. Entering Etosha we game drive our way through to Okaukuejo camp for an exciting 17km where we will check in and set up camp.The rest camp was formerly a military outpost founded in 1901 and the tower was added in 1963.

Famous for its floodlit waterhole Okaukuejo Rest Camp is also the administrative centre of the park.
The waterhole is a hub of animal activity starting in the early hours of the morning. Especially during winter diversity of animal theater comes to live in close proximity to the camp to quench their thirst.

After sunset floodlights illuminate the waterhole. This is the best time and place to see the endangered black rhino. This archaic mammal can often be seen drinking alongside lion and elephant. The number and interaction of the animals is the major draw card of Okaukuejo Rest Camp in Namibia.

Meals Incl: Breakfast and Dinner

Activity: Game drive

Game driving slowly through the park we gaze in awe at the vast expanse of the Etosha Pan, shimmering
in the midday heat.This shallow depression is dry for the greater part of the year, but fed by moisture from perennial springs on the fringes. The pan covers about a quarter of the park. Ostrich appear like moving black dots as they wander around miles out on the salt pan. Visiting several waterhole as we traverse the park,the game viewing is excellent throughout the year and we have the chance to spot a few new species that are not normally seen on the southern side of the park.

We stop at Halali camp for a rest and lunch and there is time to visit the waterhole and to make use of the swimming pool and bar facilities before continuing to the eastern side of the park and our camp next to Fort Namutoni where we will overnight.

Activity: Full day game drive

Be prepared for the long, scenic voyage back to Windhoek. We pass through towns , stopping in the small town of Okahandja, the home of Namibia’s largest wood carving market.The stalls operate on a local co-operative basis and offer a vast array of truly Namibian souvenirs.

We are due back in Windhoek late afternoon/ early evening and you will be dropped off at your accommodation on our return.

A vehicle according to group size

English speaking guide

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner unless specified otherwise

Camping equipment

NB. Dome tents sharing

Park fees activities unless not included

Accommodation / camp

Tips

Water and beverage

Sleeping bags

Plane tickets

Transfer shuttles to and from airport

 

Closed shoes/hiking boots or similar

Sun hat

Sunscreen

Eco friendly water bottles

 

NWR standard rooms or similar (2-persons)

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NB. Prices are subject to change due to the exchange rate. Use calculator below for latest pricing. Note: Our fixed price is in Euro’s.

Reduce, re-use , recycle. Plastic is prohibited in all our national parks.