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The hauntingly beautiful "Skeleton Coast" of Namibia
offered by supplier M08340 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 6
- 7
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 5
people
Destination(s):
Namibia
Specialty Categories:
Ecotourism
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 35310 South Africa Rand (ZAR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 39025 South Africa Rand (ZAR)
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Often "beauty" is associated with "mild", "gentle' or "soft". Now experience the beauty created in the most inhospitable and desolate, rugged landscapes. Situated in an area, well-protected against intruders from both land and sea, and only accessible by air! Experience True Nature at work, where Life as we know it is a continuous struggle for survival. Centuries old adaptations can be witnessed in both plant - and animal life. This is an opportunity, totally unique in the world, offering a desert expedition into this wild, and seemingly lifeless, desolation, while comfortably ensconced in permanent, luxury en-suite tents and being served genuine Namibian cuisine of the highest standard. Experience the unbelievable variety of wildlife, plants and other life forms, while traveling through some of the most awe inspiring landscapes on Earth, in specially adapted all-wheel drive vehicles.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive at Namibia's International airport - meet your host and transfer to a comfortable Hotel in Windhoek. Relax from the long flight and acclimatize to Namibia.
Day 2: After an early breakfast, transfer to the local airfield for a charter flight. Arrive at the Skeleton Coast camp in time for lunch. Late afternoon, join in a short sundowner, nature drive.
Day 3: Full day excursion, including the clay castles of the Hoarusib, some shipwrecks, Rocky Point and a seal colony. Discover where the title "Skeleton Coast" originated.
Day 4: Full day excursion, including visits to secret fresh water seeps that Game drink from, roaring sand dunes and an in-depth look at specially adapted reptiles, insects and plants. Depending on individuals in a specific group of Guests, these three days are interchangeable to allow for the various special interests within a group.
Day 5: The last full day excursion, which will include meeting up with one of the families of the nomadic Ova-Himba people, a tribe not Interested in the lure of western baubles. A guided night walk after dinner to search out the nocturnal life of the desert.
Day 6: A Half-day excursion to either the coast, plains or hills depending on individual interests. After lunch, depart by air to reach Windhoek by late afternoon. Return to your Hotel and reminisce on the past few days before retiring for the night.
Day 7: Subject to flight departure time, you may have all morning to browse the central business district of Windhoek. Transfer to Namibia's International airport, arrive in time for your departure flight.
Please Note: If a minimum number of guests are stated, we can unfortunately Not Respond to an inquiry for less than the required minimum.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
The prices quoted are for the 6-day safari minimum, and the 7-day safari maximum. Prices are only valid until 31 October 2008.
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Africa
Namibia
Ecotourism
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