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Namibia
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Packaged Tours

4 Days - Sossusvlei West Coast Wonder (Tour No: SC4)
Travel from Windhoek via Maltahöhe to Hammerstein Lodge. Overnight in the solitude of the Namib Desert and then drive to Sesriem and Sossusvlei, where the highest sand dunes in the world (up to 350m) can be seen. Photograph or view the red and orange dunes at dusk or dawn. Wildlife such as oryx, jackal, springbok and ostriches can be seen. Travel past endless Namib Desert plains, Naukluft Park and Walvis Bay to the picturesque town of Swakopmund. Here you can enjoy the healthy coastal climate at Namibia's most popular coastal resort. The next day you can choose between a visit to the Moon Landscape and the Welwitschia Plains, or a seal/dolphin cruise at Walvis Bay.


9 Days - Spectacular Southern Namibia (Tour No: SN9)

The south of Namibia offers some spectacular scenery. Enjoy visits to a lodge in the Kalahari Desert and the Fish River Canyon (550 m deep, 160 km long and up to 27 km wide ) making it the largest canyon in the Southern Hemisphere and Africa. In the bottom of this canyon the most popular hiking trail in Southern Africa is found. Next stop is the picturesque town of Lüderitz, adjacent to the ghost town of Kolmanskop, remnant from the earlier diamond-mining boom of this area. This town is the heart of the rock lobster industry of Namibia. The scenic coastline with plenty of beautiful rocky coves is well worth a visit. Next stop is Sossusvlei where you can climb and photograph the largest sand dunes in the world amongst spectacular desert scenery. The Sesriem Canyon as well as the Naukluft Mountains towering above the landscape can also be viewed. From here the tour departs to the very interesting and historic towns of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund in the central coastal region of Namibia. Short visits to the surrounding dune landscapes, the Welwitschia Plain and the desolate but scenic coastline can be undertaken from these towns.


8 Days - Etosha & Damaraland Adventure (Tour No: ED8)
This safari takes you directly to the 22 270 sq. km of undisturbed wilderness, the Etosha National Park, to enjoy the great variety of wild animals in natural environment and contrasting fauna & flora. Accommodation is provided in the park's lodges. On leaving the Etosha National Park the safari takes you to the arid Damaraland. Here you can view the "petrified forest" whose "fossils of trunks" are estimated to be 200 million years old, the Welwitschia Mirabilis, Twyfelfontein whose hills contain more than 3 000 rock engravings dating back 6 000 years, the Organ Pipes and the Burnt Mountain. This tour concludes with a visit to the very interesting and historic coastal towns of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund.


13 Days - Namibia Grand Safari (Tour No: NS13)
This safari covers some of the most spectacular and interesting parts of Namibia. It starts with a two-day visit to Sossusvlei where the highest sand dunes (up to 350m) in the world can be seen. On the way to the coast a living fossil, the rare "Welwitschia Mirabilis" plant can be viewed. Namibia is the only place in the world where this plant can be found. It reaches an age of 2 000 years, yet produces only two continuous growing leaves in its lifetime. At the Namibian coast sightseeing tours include the town of Walvis Bay and the traditional German town of Swakopmund and environs. En route to the Etosha National Park the road goes through Damaraland. Places like Twyfelfontein whose hills contain more than 3 000 rock engravings dating back as long as 6 000 years ago are visited. The Petrified Forest, whose "fossils of trunks " are estimated to be 200 million years old, the Organ Pipes and the Burnt Mountain will also be viewed. Thereafter a full 3 days are spent on game drives in A/C vehicles in the Etosha Game Reserve where contrasting fauna and flora abound. The animal population is large and varies from the smallest antelope in Africa, the " Damara Dik-Dik " to the 6 ton African elephant. The tour ends in Windhoek on day 13. An optional 2 day extra is a visit to a Himba community in the Kaokoland.


11 Days - Caprivi, Botswana & Vic Falls Experience (Tour No: BV11)
From Windhoek we travel to a lodge at the Etosha National Park, one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world. Its animal population is large and varies from the smallest antelope in Africa, the " Damara Dik-Dik " to the 6 ton African elephant. The 340 bird species found here include the ostrich, the kori bustard and 35 raptor species. From here we depart to the Okavango River and arrive at a lodge on the banks of this river. Guests are treated to a sundowner cruise and traditional dancing in the evening. Further east we visit the spectacular Mahango Game Reserve also on the banks of the Okavango river, with its more than 400 species of birds and magnificent Baobab trees. Large herds of game such as Buffalo, Elephant, Sable and Roan antelope can be seen. Visit a lodge along the banks of another of the northern rivers, the Kwando, and experience the riverine enviroment and variety of bird & wildlife of this area. From here we depart to the " Last Wilderness in Africa " - Botswana, to the Chobe National Park, well known for its vast numbers of Elephant, Buffalo, Crocodile and many other game and bird species. Here we spend 2 days in a lodge next to the river, viewing and experiencing the wildlife of this spectacular park.. Leaving the Chobe Game Park and the scenic Northern Botswana, we visit the Victoria Falls area of Zimbabwe. The next two days are spent viewing the most famous and spectacular waterfall in the world, Victoria Falls (the Smoke that Thunders), the town of Victoria Falls and surroundings and the local cultural village. Acknowledged around the world as the most spectacular and biggest waterfall in the world, this is a must for every tourist. Nothing can be more spectacular than seeing more than 1 000 cubic meters of water tumbling each second down the 110-meter gorge. As optional extras a sundowner cruise on the Zambezi, an elephant ride or The Flight of the Angels over the Falls can be undertaken. (Prices on demand) The last day you are taken to the Victoria Falls Airport from where you can depart to your next destination. (Flight not included)

Special Interest Tours

12 Day - Namibia Culture & Nature Tour (Tour No: CN12)
In this tour you will learn of the different cultural groups of Namibia, such as Bushman, Himba, Nama, Herero & Damara. Start with a visit to the Kalahari desert and a Bushmen community. From there depart to the Namib desert & Sossusvlei where the highest sand dunes in the world will be seen. Travel past endless Namib plains and the Kuiseb Canyon to Walvis Bay and the picturesque town of Swakopmund. Learn of the German settlement in Namibia more than a century ago and view their well preserved heritage. Spend a day at Swakopmund visiting nearby places of interest. Visit Twyfelfontein whose hills contain more than 3 000 rock paintings & engravings dating back as far as 6 000 years depicting the start of Namibian civilization. Also view the nearby Organ Pipes and Burnt Mountain. Visit Kaokoland where a Himba community will be met to learn more of these interesting people. Depart to the Etosha National Park where contrasting fauna and flora abound. After visiting a private game lodge, view items produced by the local population and woodcarvers of Namibia at Okahandja before returning to Windhoek.


15 Days - Geology & Nature tour (Tour No: GN15)
In geological terms, Namibia is doubtless one of the most interesting countries in the world. In this tour we visit geological features such as the Kalahari and Namib deserts, the Fish River Canyon, one of the deepest and most spectacular canyons in the world, Lüderitz situated on the Namaqualand metamorphic complex, the highest sand dunes in the world at Sossusvlei, the Swakop Moon Landscape, rock engravings and interesting natural phenomena near Twyfelfontein, the Uchab Terraces near the Vingerklip (rock finger), the Etosha Pan and many other. In addition to these you will also make contact on this luxury tour with the rich variety of Namibian wildlife as well as a number of other interesting tourist attractions.


Other Special Interests
Other speciality tours such as 2 deserts heritage, fauna & flora, angling and golfing tours can also be arranged. Namibia has a variety of nature reserves parks, each with its own environment and peculiar wildlife attractions, of interest to every nature lover. Angling, from the beach as well as in our inland lakes and northern rivers, are of the best in the world. For the golfer, Namibia also offers the opportunity to play golf in the oldest desert in the world, the Namib.


Fly-in Safaris

Due to the long distances one has to travel to reach certain attractions, fly-in safaris are becoming more popular in Namibia. With generally good weather conditions and a good spread of airstrips, Namibia is an ideal destination for such a fly-in safari. Many attractions which cannot be reached with land transport, can also be viewed and photographed from the air. Examples of such fly-in tours or safaris are as follows:


4 Day - Namibia Fly-in Safari (Private Flight) (Tour No: FS4)
Depart from Eros airport and fly to Sesriem for a picnic breakfast. Travel from there to view Sossusvlei, an abandoned bulldozer in desert, ghost settlements & diamond mines, shipwrecks and the harsh coastline. Spend the rest of the afternoon at Swakopmund. Next day choose between a fishing trip by boat or a seal/dolphin cruise at Walvis Bay. Fly early afternoon to Twyfelfontein where rock engravings can be viewed. Next morning search for the elusive desert elephant in the Huab valley, view shipwrecks along the treacherous coast as well as the impressive clay castles in the Hoarusib river. Land at Epupa Falls for lunch and undertake a visit to a Himba Community, after which the flight departs to Mokuti Lodge next to the Etosha National Park. Undertake an early morning game drive before returning to Windhoek, where a choice can be made of excursions to nearby attractions. Price can be negotiated for: Transport + Pilot only in a Cessna 210 for 4 people.


3 Day Etosha Fly-in (with scheduled flights) (Tour No: FS3)
Fly from Eros Airport to Mokuti Lodge at the border of the Etosha National Park, overnight at the Lodge (B&B). Next day on a game drive arranged by the lodge, visit the 22 270 sq. km of undisturbed wilderness, the Etosha National Park, to enjoy the great variety of wild animals and birds in natural environment. The animal population is large (114 mammal species) and varies from the smallest antelope in Africa, the " Damara Dik-Dik " to the 6 ton African elephant. On day 3, fly back to Windhoek, Eros airport. Price can be negotiated for per person sharing accommodation.


Namibia & South Africa
Our association with our sister company in Cape Town allows us to offer spectacular special interest tours starting in Cape Town through some of the most interesting areas you can imagine. These safaris include tours such as: 7 Days Cape Town to Windhoek Tour or vice versa (visiting the Cape West Coast, Namaqualand, Fish River Canyon, Lüderitz and Namib, including Sossusvlei) Arid Zone Ecology Tour (visiting Namaqualand, Richtersveld, Bushmanland, Kalahari and Greater Karoo habitats).


Customized Tours
If none of these safaris interest you, or if you want to go to places not covered by our scheduled tours, we will customize a tour for you to satisfy all your needs. If you really want to experience Africa, our fully inclusive camping safaris will let you enjoy the untouched beauty of Namibia while you can relax in a comfortable camp with all the necessary equipment. Contact us for more information and quotes.




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