Namibia is a land of contrast with compelling beauty, abundant sunshine, vast unconfined space, breathtaking landscapes and all the game you could ask for. Even the plant life has a fascination of its own as species have adapted for survival in fiercely inhospitable conditions.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1:
In the morning departure from Windhoek to the north. At Okahandja - the former tribal center of the Herero people and old mission station - visit some Herero graves, the cemetery of the German Schutztruppe and the Kavango woodcarver's market. Via Otjiwarongo and Otavi drive to Tsumeb. The "Cultural village", being an Open Air Museum , invites tourists to get an insight into the rural life of Namibian tribes. It displays the life of the majority of Namibians and tell about their history and culture, shows their work and skills in arts and crafts. A visit to the Mine museum is also planned. Lunch en route. Dinner/bed/breakfast Makalani Hotel.
Day 2:
After breakfast depart to Farm Hedwigslust, the home of the Ombili foundation. Attempts are made to teach Bushmen (350 are living on the farm) to get used to sow, maintain and harvest - become "farmers" and no longer hunters because their base of living, game, is extinct. As the Ombili foundation is financing this project through donations, a gratitude of app. N$ 50.00 is very welcome. Afterwards continue to Mokuti Lodge at the border of the Etosha Nationalpark for a light lunch. In the afternoon Game drive in Etosha Nationapark. Dinner/bed/breakfast Mokuti Lodge.
Day 3:
Drive north to Ovamboland, the most densely populated region of Namibia (app. 600 000 people). The Ovambo are divided into 8 sub-tribes. First stop will be the Nakambale Museum at Olukondo, that represents the present and the past of the role of the Finnish Mission, the church and the local cultures. Visit the Ngonga homestead, observe a demonstration of wheat-crushing, basket-weaving, hair-plaiting, traditional dancing and music etc. A traditional lunch will be served. Afterwards proceed to Oshakati via Ondongwa. Dinner/bed/breakfast Oshakati Country Lodge.
Day 4:
Travel through the western Ovamboland. The landscape is characterized by flat, sandy plains dotted with Makalani palms, savannah grasslands and Mopane woodlands. Different attractions will be visited. Continue to Opuwo via Ruacana. Lunch packs en route. Dinner/bed/breakfast Ohakane Lodge.
Day 5:
Today a typical Himba settlement will be visited. The Himba, a sub-trive of the Herero - are nomads who are still living their old tradition and culture. Their cattle is their wealth and so they are roving around the area to feed them. That's why there are several deserted settlements to be seen along the way. A local guide, accompanying the group, will negotiate a visit to a "Kraal" with the headman of the trive and will explain the lifestyle and the culture of the Himba. Afterwards return to Opuwo und proceed in southern direction to Hobatere Lodge at the western border of the Etosha Nationalpark. In the afternoon a game drive will take place.Lunchpacs en route. Dinner/bed/breakfast Hobatere Lodge.
Day 6:
Travel through the western part of Etosha Nationalpark. The oryx and many other antelopes prefer this region. West of Okaukuejo is the well known "Sprokieswoud", Phantom or Fairy Forest, the only location where the African Moringa tree grows in a flat area. Lunch pac's en route. Game viewing continues. At the floodlit waterhole wildlife can be viewed throughout the day as well as at night. Dinner/overnight/ breakfast Okaukuejo Restcamp.
Day 7:
Short game drive in the morning before leaving the Etosha Nationalpark. Return to Windhoek via Outjo, Otjiwarongo and Okahandja. Lunch en route. Arrival in Windhoek in the afternoon. Dinner/bed/breakfast Safari Court.
Day 8:
Drive from Windhoek via Dordabis - visit the oldest Karakul weavery of Namibia -, Uhlenhorst and Stampriet to the Auob Lodge. Lunch at Bitterwasser Lodge. Auob Lodge or Kamelruh Guesthouse (dinner/bed/breakfast).
Day 9:
Drive along the Auob River, via Koes and visit to the Kokerboom (quivertree)to Keetmanshoop, Canyon Hotel, for lunch. Proceed past the Naute Dam to the Canon Lodge. Canon Lodge (dinner/bed/breakfast).
Day 10:
Visit the Fish River Canyon , the second largest canyon of the world. This gigantic ravine, in places almost 500 metres deep, has been gorged out of vast undulating plain in the course of thousands of years. Proceed to Luederitz via Seeheim and Aus. This drive takes you through intriguing 'moon' landscape of endless desert vistas and bizarre rock formations. Lunch at Klein Aus Vista. Nest Hotel (dinner/bed/breakfast).
Day 11:
The day is spent in Luederitz. The first German settlement in Namibia, named after the merchant Adolf Luederitz from Bremen, who bought this area from the Hottentots in 1883. This small harbour town is perched on rugged black rock, offset by the deep blue waters of the bay, and is surrounded by bays, coves and fjords. During the morning visit to the 'ghost town' of Kolmanskop where diamonds were first discovered in Namibia. Afterwards sightseeing in and around Luederitz. Nest Hotel (fullboard/overnight).
Day 12:
Drive back through the restricted diamond area to Aus and the scenic Neisip Plain. Lunch en route. Afterwards drive along the awesome loneliness of the "Schwarzrand" to Hammerstein Lodge. En route visit "Schloss Duwisib", a fairytale castle built by Baron von Wolf in 1908. Hammerstein Lodge (dinner/bed/breakfast).
Day 13:
In the early morning depart to a excursion to the Sesriem Canyon and Sossusvlei, a large clay pan in the centre to the Namib Desert, surrounded by the highest sanddunes in the world. Be in time for lunch at Petrified Dune Lodge. Afternoon at leasure. Petrified Dune Lodge (dinner/bed/breakfast).
Day 14:
Drive to Rehoboth for lunch at the Oanob Dam. Return to Windhoek. Arrival in the late afternoon.
2006 Tour Dates: Sep 25; Nov 20.
2007 Tour Dates: Mar 05; Apr 02/30; Jun 04; Jul 02/30; Aug 27; Sep 24.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
All prices as reflected are based on the current tariffs and are subject to change without prior notice according to increases and circumstances beyond the company's control.
Services Included: Overland trips and all sightseeing as per itinerary. Overnight in double rooms in hotels and rest camps. Full board throughout the tour. English speaking tour guide. Multilanguage is possible.
Not included: Expenses for personal belongings e.g. drinks and telephone calls as well as tips for the tour guide and in restaurants.
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Namibia
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