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Rising and falling like great waves on this sea of crystalline sand. Gliding above, the striking dunes of the Skeleton Coast would mystify and dazzle my senses. There is no sense of scale, these mammoth mountains of sand would roll and change with every gust of wind. At once I felt so mighty, flying over this bewildering sight and yet I felt so tiny, humble to Mother Nature at her most wondrous." |
| Duration: |
9 Day Safari |
| Location: |
Namibia |
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| Category: |
Exploration |
| Tour Code: |
BFS905 |
| Price: |
From $ 9888 |
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Travel Recap: |
| Day 1 |
Depart your home town and begin your journey to Namibia. Your Day 1 varies upon your departure city. Day 2 begins once you arrive in Windhoek, Namibia |
| Day 2-3 |
Depart Windhoek by air and travel to the Sossusvlei, one of the most remarkable sites in the Namib-Naukluft Park and the Namib Desert. Huge, towering dunes, said to be the highest in the world, rise dramatically over 1000 feet above the surrounding plains at Sossusvlei itself. The spectacle of changing colors and the lonely Oryx silhouetted against red dunes is one which visitors and photographers from around the world come to savor and capture on film. Your accommodations are situated on a 7,000 hectare private property with wonderful desert scenery. Each room is superbly appointed and offers comfort and atmosphere. The en suite bathrooms have panoramic views overlooking the plains below and have hot and cold running water, showers and flush toilets. Each of the guest rooms has a private plunge pool offering guests a refreshing way to cool off in the heat of the afternoon. Activities include early morning excursions in 4X4 vehicles to the magnificent Sossusvlei dunes and the "vlei" itself at the end of the Tsauchab River - a dry river bed that flows only in years of exceptional rainfall. Afternoon activities are on the property, taking in the desert scenery and its unique fauna and flora. On the edge of the oldest desert in the world, this is not a game-rich area. However, whatever game we see is interesting and dramatized by contrast between the desert and animals like Springbok, Gemsbok (Oryx) and Ostrich who manage to survive in these harsh conditions.
Overnight: SOSSUSVLEI WILDERNESS CAMP [B, L, D] |
| Day 4-5 |
Depart by air this morning, flying over the Sossusvlei to the coast passing Walvis Bay, Swakopmund and on to Damaraland Camp. Located on the north bank of the Huab River Valley, 90 km inland from Torra Bay on the Skeleton Coast, this camp presents endless vistas across stark plains, ancient valleys and soaring peaks. The brooding mass of the Brandberg provides a focal point, almost 100 km to the south. Early morning mists, generated by the meeting of the icy Atlantic and the warm land mass along the Skeleton Coast, drift inland along the river line, providing sustenance to varied life-forms. Activities revolve around nature drives and walks into the Huab River system searching for the endangered desert Elephant, Black Rhinoceros, Oryx, Kudu, Springbok and other species that have come to terms with life in a desert environment. Even Lion and Cheetah move in and out of the area occasionally. Accommodation is in comfortable, walk-in tents each with en suite facilities and a private veranda. The main living area combines the dining room, lounge, and pub under canvas, and an open camp fire is enjoyed during the evenings. A feature of the camp is a rock swimming pool.
Overnight: DAMARALAND CAMP [B, L, D] |
| Day 6-7 |
After breakfast, depart by air to Ongava Lodge located on the border of the premier wildlife park of Etosha. Etosha has great concentrations of game, especially in the dry winter months, and there are wonderful views out onto the salt-pans which dominate the center of the park. Accommodations are in beautiful brick and thatch chalets with all the comforts of home. Private bathrooms feature bath and shower facilities with flush toilets. Activities include morning and afternoon game drives, night drives and walks as well as hides can be enjoyed. Tracking rhino on foot is a highlight.
Overnight: ONGAVA TENTED CAMP [B, L, D]
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Note: This safari is usually accommodated at Ongava Tented Camp; however, it may stay at Ongava Lodge for certain departures. |
| Day 8 |
This morning, after a lovely breakfast, return by air to Windhoek, where the safari ends. Tonight you will stay at a local hotel for overnight.
Overnight: Local Windhoek Hotel [B] |
| Day 9 |
Transfer to the Windhoek airport and begin your journey home. Arrival times to your home town vary from city to city. |
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Cost
Includes |
02 Overnights Accommodation Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp - Full Board
02 Overnights Accommodation Damaraland Camp - Full Board
02Overnights Accommodation Ongava Tented Camp - Full board
01 Overnights Accommodation Windhoek Hotel - B&B
All internal Africa airfare as stated
All transfers to and from hotels and lodges in Africa.
Professional Safari Guides and Vehicles with photographic hatch
English speaking guides throughout.
Park entrance fees and all game viewing activities as stated as included
Porterage of one normal soft sided suitcase
Deluxe documentation prior to departure |
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