EXTRAORDINARY NAMIBIASTSVNE10

TOUR ROUTING

TOUR HIGHLIGHTSTOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Visiting the world’s oldest desert; stunning Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon, highlights of the Namib-Nauklauft National Park

• Exploring the quaint desert seaside town of Swakopmund; and the dramatic geological formations and ancient Rock Art galleries of Damaraland

• Experiencing exhilarating Big 5 game viewing in the picturesque Etosha National Park with its vast, mirage-inducing salt pan

TOUR INFORMATIONTOUR INFORMATION

• Departs: Wednesday

• Duration: 10 days/9 nights

• Includes: 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 lunch pack, 8 dinners, 9 nights’ accommodation, porterage, transport and sightseeing as specified

• Note: Minimum 2, maximum 10 guests

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Depart early afternoon via Solitaire to a comfortable lodge bordering the scenic Namib landscape. Overnight at Namib Naukluft Lodge or similar. [Dinner]

DAY

2: T

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Early morning Sossusvlei excursion. Climb the world’s highest sand dunes. Visit rugged Sesriem Canyon. Return to Lodge for lunch. Afternoon nature drive (drinks for own account). Overnight at Namib Naukluft Lodge or similar. [Full Board]

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After breakfast, travel via Kuiseb Canyon to Swakopmund. Arrive at midday. Overnight in Swakopmund at Brigadoon Guest House or similar. [Breakfast]

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Explore Swakopmund and enjoy some of the many optional activities (for own account): Visit to the aquarium, museum or crystal gallery; join the Living Desert Tour or a guided tour to the township Mondesa. Meet fellow travellers and guide for dinner. Overnight in Swakopmund at Brigadoon Guest House or similar. [Breakfast, Dinner]

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5: S

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Depart early towards Henties Bay. See the Rock Art and the Organ Pipes at Twyfelfontein. Lunch pack en route. Arrive at remote lodge in Damaraland in the late afternoon. Overnight at Twyfelfontein Country Lodge. [Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch Pack]

DAY

6: M

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Morning at leisure. Lunch. Afternoon sundowner drive in the Aba Huab River and possibly encounter the desert dwelling elephants (seasonal). Overnight at Twyfelfontein Country Lodge. [Full Board]

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Visit a Damara village, near Twyfelfontein, before departing to Etosha National Park. Lunch en route (for own account). In the afternoon take your first game drive (in closed vehicle) in Etosha . Overnight near Etosha National Park at Etosha Safari Camp or similar. [Breakfast, Dinner]

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Day excursion into the park (in a closed vehicle). Explore the various waterholes along the enormous Etosha saltpan. Overnight near Etosha National Park at Etosha Safari Camp or similar. [Breakfast, Dinner]

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9: T

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Full day in the park (in a closed vehicle), exploring the various waterholes along this vast saltpan. Overnight at Mokuti Etosha Lodge or similar. [Breakfast, Dinner]

Depart for Windhoek via Otjiwarongo and Okahandja to explore a local handicraft market. Tour ends in Windhoek during late afternoon. [Breakfast]

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CONTACT USTel: +27 (0)21 460 4700Fax: +27 (0)21 448 0003reservations@springbokatlas.comPO Box 819, Cape Town, 8000

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