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Classic Namibia
7 Days -Accommodated Self Drive |
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A short self drive trip concentrating on the basic highlights of the country - including the Sossusvlei sand dunes and Etosha National Park
Day 1 & 2 Kulala Wilderness Camp or Kulala Desert Lodge
Day 3 Hansa Hotel, Swakopmund
Day 4 & 5 Ongava Lodge, Etosha National Park
Day 6 Okonjima Bush Camp, AfriCat Foundation
Day 7 Windhoek – end of services |
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Day 1-2 Kulala Wilderness Camp or Kulala Desert Lodge
Collect your vehicle and after breakfast depart Windhoek to drive into the desert. The next two nights are spent at a Wilderness Camp. Both offer comfort and style and activities are plentiful. Situated approximately 30 kilometres from Sesriem on a 7 000 ha property, theCamp has wonderful desert scenery and offers close access to Sossusvlei as well as privacy and exclusivity. The property harbours vast desert plains and rugged mountains, with views of the dunes in the distance. Activities are excellent and varied, and your experienced guides and pilots will bring the desert to life during drives, walks, flights and ballooning. An early morning drive to Sossusvlei, with breakfast under the camel thorn trees is essential. The Sossusvlei region is famous for some of the highest dunes in the world and early light is one of the best times to visit, with the cool morning air and watching the sunrise along with the changing colours of the dunes it is truly breathtaking. Dead Vlei is a must, the skeletal camel thorns standing on the white pan with the orange dunes and blue sky as a backdrop is a photographers delight. An optional extra is to see the sun changing the colours of dunes and mountains at dawn from a hot air balloon the following morning (client expense). It goes without saying that the night skies are amongst the clearest on this planet, with the stargazing platform and astral telescope being a popular after dinner rendezvous. Two nights at the Camp on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis giving you the freedom to explore the region on your own or to join any of the optional activities (own expense). Alternative suggestions include Little Kulala, Wolwedans, Le Mirage or Sossusvlei Lodge.
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Day 3 Hansa Hotel, Swakopmund
Drive north through the desert to Walvis Bay and the RAMSAR wetland site where both greater and lesser flamingos, pelicans and the endemic damara tern are located. From here it’s just a short drive north along the coast to Swakopmund. You will have the opportunity to join in optional activities such as a scenic flight over the desert, quad biking, tandem sky dive, etc. Swakopmund is a quaint town with intersting history and architecture, plenty of shops, restaurants and bars as well as a museum and aquarium. Hansa Hotel is a beautifully decorated hotel, dating back to early last century and has character and charm; it’s centrally located to cafes, restaurants and shops in the centre of town. Bed and breakfast basis, additional meals at own expense. Please note today’s drive will take 5-6 hours. Alternative suggestions include Swakopmund Hotel and Casino, The Burning Shore, Langstrand or The Stiltz Guesthouse.
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Day 4 & 5 Ongava Lodge
Drive to Ongava today, Ongava borders Etosha along this fence line where you will stay at Ongava Lodge, for two nights. Highlights are the game drives into Etosha and the night drives, walks and hides on the private reserve. Ongava Game Lodge is situated along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park in the privately owned Ongava Game Reserve. Accommodation here comprises 10 airconditioned rock and thatch chalets, each with air-conditioning, bathroom en-suite and private balcony overlooking the expansive plains of the Ongava Game Reserve. Meals of the highest order are served in Ongava's spacious thatched lapa with its comfortable lounge area, convivial bar and magnificent views. Ongava offers daily game drives in open-sided vehicles and walking trails (with armed guide), as well as excursions into the Etosha National Park. Game drives normally leave in the early morning and late afternoon, ideal times for game viewing. Dusk and night drives offer an opportunity of experiencing nature after dark. An ecologically aware ranger will guide you on an informative tour of the reserve, helping you discover some of the fascinating indigenous elements of the bushveld. A number of safe and secure hides are also available for guests wishing to spend time on close-up wildlife viewing or photography. Game on the reserve includes elephant, lion, rhino, various kinds of buck and a multitude of bird species. Activities include game drives into the Okaukuejo area of Etosha where Lion, Elephant, Cheetah, Gemsbok, Springbok, and Hartebeest can be seen at many of the waterholes in the park. In addition, night drives and walks are offered on the private reserve. Ongava has resident White Rhino, and Etosha has Black Rhino, allowing guests staying at Ongava the opportunity to see both species. On a dinner, bed and breakfast basis only, you can choose which, if any, optional activities you wish to join or simply game drive in Etosha yourself and relax for the remainder of the time. Alternative accommodation includes Little Ongava, Eagle Tented Lodge, Epacha Game Lodge or a little further away Etosha Mountain Lodge.
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Day 6 Okonjima Bush Camp, AfriCat Foundation
Enjoy a morning game drive before driving to Okonjima, situated just south of Otjiwarongo. The AfriCat Foundation is based here and is devoted to the conservation of predators, specifically cheetah and leopard with the aim to ease the conflict of interests that arises between humans and carnivores. A large part of their work is in animal welfare – rehabilitating and relocation animals, which have been causing problems in their home territory and providing refuge and veterinary care for injured or orphaned animals. You will have the opportunity to get close encounters with large predators such as cheetah and leopard and get some excellent photo opportunities. The delightful accommodation at Okonjima Bush Camp consists of thatched African style chalets, well spaced out for privacy in the tranquil bush surroundings, plus a central main lapa area in the form of a camel thorn pod where meals are taken and activities commence. Each exclusive en-suite chalet is completely private and the green canvas ‘walls’ can be rolled up to give you an 180 degree view so you can lie in bed and watch life in the bush going on around you whilst you relax in total comfort. Overnight based in a twin share room on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis with one activity included per person.
Day 7 Windhoek
Return to Windhoek to drop off your vehicle and take onward flight
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All vehicle models are subject to availability |
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2010 Rate
Price to Chameleon based on 2 people/sharing - per person
Low Season: (to 30 June 2010)
X trail – N$14,790 p/p/sharing
Single Cab - N$15,500 p/p/sharing
High Season: (from 1 July – 31 October 2010)
X trail – N$18,210 p/p/sharing
Single Cab – N$18,895 p/p/sharing
Please note that the N$ is fixed to the South African Rand on a 1/1 basis.
Price is valid until 31 October 2010
Price Includes: accommodation as set out in itinerary; vat; meals as indicated; car as indicated
Price Excludes: fuel; entry fees; flights, visas; meals not indicated; items of a personal nature; personal travel insurance; telephone calls and internet facilities; laundry; curios; tips/gratuities etc
Vehicle Hire Includes: STLW, SCDW, PAI, Stamp duty, Tourism Levy, Airport Surcharge, Vat, Europ Assist, Unlimited Mileage, Inbound Guide and Travellers booklet, Maps and Driving Directions
Vehicle Hire Excludes: Refundable deposit R1000, Contract Fee R45, Additional Driver per driver per rental R190, Young Driver Surcharge (18-20) per day R135, Baby Seat and Booster Seat per rental R200, Water, Sand and Undercarriage Damage, Towing Charges (if not mechanical), Tyre and Windscreen Waiver per item per day R100, Fine Handling fee R195, Claim administration fee N$480; Refundable deposit on second spare wheel R1000 |
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