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7 Day Classic Namibia Accommodated Self Drive - Gold Level |
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A short self drive trip concentrating on the basic highlights of the country - including the magnificent Sossusvlei sand dunes and famous Etosha National Park - Namibia's premier game reserve |
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Days 1&2 Kulala Desert Lodge, nr Namib Naukluft Park - 2nights dinner, bed & breakfast
Collect your vehicle after breakfast and depart Windhoek to drive into the desert, the next two nights are spent at a Wilderness Lodge, situated approximately 30 kilometres from Sesriem on a 7 000 ha property, the lodge 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, this 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 photographer’s 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 lodge 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, or Sossusvlei Lodge |
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Day 3 Hansa Hotel, Swakopmund - 1night bed & breakfast
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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Days 4&5 Ongava Lodge, nr Etosha National Park - 2nights dinner, bed & breakfast
Drive to your lodge today bordering the Etosha National Park and where you will stay for two nights, Ongava Lodge is situated along the southern boundary of the park in the privately owned Ongava Game Reserve. Accommodation here comprises 10 air-conditioned rock and thatch chalets, each with air-conditioning, bathroom en-suite and private balcony overlooking the expansive plains of the reserve. Meals are served in the 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, while 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. Ongava has resident white rhino, and Etosha has black rhino, allowing guests staying at Ongava the opportunity to see both species. Overnight is in a twin/double room on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis, 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. Overnight is in a twin/double room 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 - 1night dinner, bed & breakfast + 1x activity p/p
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 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 is in a twin/double room on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis with one activity included per person.
Day 7 Windhoek
This morning you may choose to enjoy an optional activity before returning to Windhoek in time to drop off car and take onward connections. End of services
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2012 Rate
Price per person to Chameleon based on 2 people/sharing
With Budget Car Rental – include 2x4 Nissan X-trail
Low Season (to 30/06/12) N$15,850
High Season (01/07/12-31/10/12) N$20,125
Price per person to Chameleon based on 2 people/sharing
With Namibia Car Rental – include 4x4 Double Cab
Low Season (to 30/06/12) N$17,740
High Season (01/07/12-31/10/12) N$21,015
Price includes: accommodation as set out in itinerary; vat; meals as indicated; vehicle hire as indicated (0 excess); welcome pack
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
This itinerary is just a suggestion and can be altered to suit you!
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