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8
Day Namibian Camping Safari
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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.
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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.) |
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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. |
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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
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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
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From
R16,500 per person (based on 4 people)
For
smaller groups sizes please e mail for a quotation
All
prices in South African Rand
to
book this tour e mail info@trulyafricatours.com or call Gemma on
+264 81 364 5069
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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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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.
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