8 Day Namibian Camping Safari



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	8 Day Namibian Camping Safari

	Day 1 - Windhoek to Sesriem We drive straight to the heart of the Namib Desert where we will be staying for the next 2 days. From your campsite you have magnificent views into the wilderness. The site has no fences, and so antelope tend to wander throughout. After lunch, and perhaps a relaxing dip in the pool we set off on the short drive to Sesriem Canyon. Accommodation– Camping. Meals – Lunch and dinner Day 2 - Sesriem and Sossusvlei We rise early today to catch the sun rising over the spectacular dunes, totally breathtaking. For energetic types you can climb dune 45, or else chill at the bottom of the dune and soak up the atmosphere. After breakfast we will join our local guides who will take us on foot into the desert, to take us to deadvlei. the guides have extensive local knowledge and will regale you with old bushman tales, and tell you about all the wildlife and plants we see along the way. Accommodation– Camping. Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and dinner.




	Day 3 and 4- Swakopmund. Our drive to Swakopmund today takes us through some very unusual scenery, the strangest of which being the 'moon landscape'. Before arriving at Swakopmund we will stop off at Walvis Bay to visit the flamingo colony that is present most of the year round. On arrival in Swakopmund we will settle you in the lodge and then take an orienteering drive through the small town. Dinner that night will be spent in a local restaurant, and if you want to experience some Namibian nightlife then your guide can point you in the right direction! The following day is spent exploring the markets, shops and beaches of Swakopmund at your leisure. There are numerous fun optional activities for the more adventurous. (Quad biking the dunes, sky diving, scenic flights over the desert etc.) Your guide will book any optional activities for you. Please ask Gemma if you have any particular activity in mind, and she will forward a price guide to you. Accommodation- Backpackers lodge. Meals – B, (Land D at own expense.)

	Day 5 - Kamanjab. We journey further inland to Kamanjab where we stay at a cheetah sanctuary. The owners of the lodge are battling to save the local cheetahs from extinction, and run their own fascinating in houseproject. Meet the tame cheetahs and watch a feeding! Accommodation– Camping. Meals – B L D.

	Day 6 and 7- Etosha National Park. An early start gets us to the gates of Etosha National Park just after sunrise. For the next two days we will be exploring the vast Etosha National Park in pursuit of interesting animals. Each rest camp has a swimming pool and bar area for you to relax and cool off in the heat of the day. In Etosha you have the oppurtunity to see lions, leopard, elephant, black rhinocerous, herds of zebra, antelope and giraffes and many other creatures. the birdlife is also very varied, and therefore Etosha is popular with birders. The evenings are spent in the Etosha National Park rest camps, where there is a floodlit waterhole for viewing nocturnal animals. Accommodation –Camping Meals – B L D. Day 8 - Windhoek. After a morning game drive we head South back to Windhoek, where you can continue your onward travels

				To extend this 8 Day Tour you can add any or all of the following:- Extra days in Etosha National Park If you wish to spend more time in the park, to explore more of the areas then this is possible. Accommodation is in luxury waterhole bungalows where you can watch the animals day and night (waterhole is floodlit for night time viewing) Cost for each extra day per person is R1250 * 2 days at Opuwo in the Northern region of Namibia. This is an area colonised by the traditional Himba tribes, and is a fascinating cultural experience. The days would include a trip to the beautiful Epupa Falls on the Northern border and also you will be taken by a local guide to a local Himba village to interact with the tribal people, this is always a favourite part of the tour for travellers. Accommodation is luxury ensuite bedrooms in a beautiful lodge. Meals included are B L D Cost to add these 2 days per person R2000 *Cape Cross and Damaraland (3 days) Cape Cross is a coastal area on the lowest end of the Skeleton Coast. It is home to an enormous seal colony which can be very interesting to visit. It is a peaceful coastal resort region. Accommodation - Cape Cross Lodge, ensuite rooms. Meals will be in the sea-facing hotel restaurant, overlooking the wild coastline. The following day we travel up into the Skeleton Coast Park, where we can have a look at some of the many vessels shipwrecked along this coastline. After a very scenic drive we arrive at the remote area of Damaraland. Our accommodation for the next 2 nights is at the ultra luxury Damaraland Camp, You are really in the middle of nowhere. The very amazing staff perform songs for you at dinner, and the food is fabulous. Damaraland is a luxury tented camp, and the accommodation and facilities are wonderful. You have the option here to have a local guide take you to track the very rare desert elephants. There are also guided walks and many other activities, or you can simply relax and absorb the peace and tranquillity of the wilderness. Meals B L D Cost for the 3 days is R6000 per person



Group Safari - R14000 per person (4 person min) Enquire for departure dates Private Safari - R21500 per person (ideal for couples, honeymooners etc) Departure dates to suit you! All prices in South African Rand to book this tour e mail info@trulyafricatours.com or call Gemma on +264 81 364 5069

	Camping Tours. Our camping tours are on a luxury, non participation basis. Our tents are excellent quality canvas dome tents, that are extremely spacious (you can stand up in our tents, and there is plenty of room to move around!) The tents are completely mosquito and bug proof (unless you leave the door open of course. There are large windows on all sides, with external window flaps, that can be opened in hot weather and zipped closed in the event of rain. There is also a skylight area in the roof which can be opened to see the stars at night. All tents will be erected by the guide. We use large inflatable mattresses, as opposed to the foam ones used by the overlanding companies. These will be inflated and installed by the guides. We provide 2 pillows per person (please let us know if you are allergic to feathers as we will provide you with synthetic fibre pillows. If you do not have a sleeping bag we can provide you with a good quality sleeping bag for all weathers. (R10 a night. Sleeping bags are laundered after every trip) You will be provided with 1 torch per person and 1 tin of insect repellent per tent.
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	Food on tour All food on tour, (with the exception of restaurant evenings) will be prepared by your guides. Breakfast consists of fruit, a selection of cereals, toast and jams, yoghurts, cheese, cold meats and fruit juice, with tea and coffee readily available. Every other day we will prepare a cooked breakfast of eggs, bacon, sausage or similar. Lunch consists of sandwiches, cold meats and cheese, and a selection of salads. Depending on the location at the time (and weather) dinner is usually prepared around the fire. Typical menus include :- braai - chops, wors, baked potatoes, baked onions and a mixed salad. Potjie - Traditional South Africa stew cooked in a large iron pot over coals. Oriental stir fry. Butternut squash stuffed with vegetables and mozzarella cheese, on the braai We do cater for vegetarians but please let us know in advance so that we can plan a suitable menu for you. If you have any special food requirements or allergies then also let us know well in advance so we can make the necessary arrangements. We pride ourselves on the quality of our food, and are constantly striving to create new exciting menu choices for you.