Discover Namibia - Camping
Discover Namibia - Camping
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Discover Namibia - Camping
13 Days Starting and ending in Windhoek
Visiting:
Windhoek
,Sesriem
,Sossusvlei
,Swakopmund
,Brandberg Mountain
,Fingerklippe
,Etosha National Park
,Etosha Pan
,Waterberg Plateau
Tour operator:
Physical rating:
Leisurely / Moderate
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Trip Styles:
Tour code:
AZN
Group size:
4 - 12
Age range:
16 to 99
Tour operated in:
English
Interests:
Recommended For:
From:
$2837 (USD)
Operator discount: $220
EXTRA tourhub discount: $142
-220Tour Overview
The scenic beauty of Namibia is only matched by its diversity. Deep canyons, towering sand dunes, otherworldly rock formations and vast salt pans merge seamlessly in an endlessly shifting landscape. The sky seems particularly big here with spectacular sunsets and, at night, the sight of billions of stars twinkling overhead. This is the backdrop for healthy wildlife populations which congregate around Etosha’s watering holes and a melting pot of different communities from traditional tribes to the descendants of German colonialists.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Start Windhoek.
Location:
Windhoek
Accommodation:
Arebbusch Lodge or similar
Meals Included:
No Meals
The tour starts at the Arebbusch Lodge in Windhoek. Those on group flights
will be picked up at the airport and we will drive into town for an hour or
so. In town everyone will have a chance to change money and pick up any
supplies they may need; this is also an opportunity for our guides to buy
fresh food. We will then drive to our lodge. The afternoon can be spent
exploring or relaxing.
Day 2 : Drive through Namib Nuakluft to Sesriem.
Location:
Sesriem
Accommodation:
Camp
Accommodation Name:
Sesriem Campsite or similar
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch
Today we head southwest through the spectacular scenery of the Namib-Naukluft
Park to Sesriem. This national park, one of the largest in the world, is home
to one of the driest and oldest deserts on earth. It contains the finest
desert scenery in Africa, if not in the world, with towering jagged rock
formations and an incredible lunar landscape so be prepared for some great
photo stops. (driving 300-350kms/7hrs)
Day 3 : Sossusvlei and the Namib Carnivore Conservation Centre
Location:
Sossusvlei
Accommodation:
Camp
Accommodation Name:
Solitaire Guest Farm Campsite or similar
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
Today we spend much of today in the Namib Desert. Rising early we catch the
tallest sand dunes in the world in the best light and have the opportunity to
climb one of the dunes as the sun rises, truly one of Africa’s greatest
sights. We can either walk to Hiddenvlei or catch a transfer (optional extra)
to Deadvlei where ancient acacia trees in the desert form an eerie scene. If
we’re lucky we may see gemsbok or ostrich among the sand dunes. In the
afternoon we visit Sesriem Canyon before joining a guide to see
the cheetahs at the Namib Carnivore Conservation Centre (please see
Responsible Travel section) - depending on time, we may go tomorrow morning.
We then continue on to our next camp which is approximately 1 hour away.
(driving 200kms/ 3hrs).
Day 4 : To Swakopmund via Walvis Bay.
Location:
Swakopmund
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Prost Hotel or similar
Meals Included:
Breakfast
A long but very scenic drive through the Namib-Naukluft Park to Swakopmund.
En route we visit Walvis Bay for lunch and to see local flamingos. Swakopmund
is a small German colonial resort town with quaint cake shops and coffee
houses and a centre for adrenaline activities. (driving 300kms /5.5hrs).
Day 5 : Free day for optional activities.
Location:
Swakopmund
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Prost Hotel or similar
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Today is a free day to enjoy one of the many optional activities on offer in
and around town. At sea you can go deep-sea fishing, in the desert you can go
sand-boarding and quad-biking and in the sky you can fly over the skeleton
coast. Or if none of these appeal you can spend the day enjoying the
fantastic Viennese style cakes, walk along the beach or in the nearby dunes
or just enjoy watching the world go-by in this town which seems strangely out
of place in Africa.
Day 6 : Brandberg
Location:
Brandberg Mountain
Accommodation:
Brandberg Whilte Lady Lodge or similar
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a relaxing start we leave the cool breeze of the Atlantic Ocean behind
and head inland towards Namibia’s highest mountain, Brandberg, in
Damaraland. The Damaraland area is famous for the desert elephants which roam
in the Ugab River. Star gazing is normally spectacular from this remote area
(240kms / 3.5hrs).
Day 7 : White Lady Painting & Vingerklip
Location:
Fingerklippe
Accommodation:
Camp
Accommodation Name:
Sophienhof Camp or similar
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We begin our day with a short drive to Brandberg, where we will enjoy a walk
through valley 45 for approximately 1.5 hours. Along the way we will view
beautiful, granite rock formations and a variety of birdlife. The valley
takes us to the famous ‘White Lady’ rock painting which, along with a
number of other small paintings and engravings, are thought to have been left
by Bushmen at least 2000 years ago. Afterwards we will drive towards the
Khorixas area where we should pass various Himba and Herero women selling
crafts from the roadside. There is also the possibility of spotting Desert
elephants and meerkats on the way. In the afternoon we can view Vingerklip, a
striking pinnacle of rock balancing vertically on its own (driving 250kms /
4.5hrs).
Day 8 : To Etosha N.P.
Location:
Etosha National Park
Accommodation:
Okaukuejo or similar
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
Today we begin with a short drive to Etosha. We should arrive at Etosha in
time for a late afternoon game drive before setting up camp. Our itinerary
allows plenty of time to really enjoy this fabulous game park. (driving
150kms / 2hrs)
Day 9 - 10 : Two days gameviewing in Etosha.
Location:
Etosha Pan
Accommodation:
Camp
Accommodation Name:
Namutoni or similar
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
Etosha is a huge park of mixed forest and grassland centred around a large
salt pan. Etosha is home to a great variety species, which are generally easy
to find as the animals congregate at different times around the waterholes.
Wildebeest, zebra, impala, springbuck, kudu, elephant, giraffe, lion and even
rhino are all common sights here. Take plenty of camera memory and lots of
patience and you will be rewarded by one of the greatest game spectacles in
Southern Africa. Etosha is also a good place for birds, with plenty of water
birds on the lakes (when filled with water), and weaverbirds and hornbills in
the trees. While in Etosha we typically stay within the park on some or all
of the nights (subject to availability) and some of these are located next to
waterholes. These camps also offer optional night drives which you can book
and pay for on arrival.
*Meals included: *Breakfast (x2), Lunch (x1), Dinner (x1)
Day 11 : On to the Waterberg Plateau. Optional 4x4 game drive.
Location:
Waterberg Plateau
Accommodation:
Waterberg or similar
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Leaving Etosha behind, we head towards the Waterberg Plateau. This 200 metre
high gigantic flat-topped plateau with bushveld on top is one of Namibia’s
most fertile areas. There are several walking trails, including one leading
to a spectacular viewpoint near the top of the plateau offering a great view
of the surrounding area. It is also possible to do an optional 4x4 game
drive. (driving 300kms / 5hrs)
*Waterberg or similar*
Day 12 : Waterberg Plateau and on to Windhoek
Location:
Windhoek
Accommodation:
Hotel
Accommodation Name:
Utopia Boutique Hotel or similar
Meals Included:
Breakfast
We have some free time this morning to relax or explore the Waterberg Plateau
a little further. Later we head back to Windhoek stopping at a crafts market
on the way. (driving 320kms / 4.5hrs).
Day 13 : End Windhoek.
Location:
Windhoek
Meals Included:
Breakfast
The trip ends after breakfast. Those on the group flights will be taken to
the airport in time for their flight home. Free time can be spent relaxing at
the accommodation or exploring Windhoek where there are museum and shopping
opportunities. Alternatively, a township tour of Windhoek can be arranged and
Daan Viljoen game reserve is close by (see Optional Excursions section).
What's Included
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Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
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Arrival and departure transfers (from Windhoek)
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All accommodation
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All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners
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All transport and listed activities
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Tour leader throughout
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
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Visas or vaccinations
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Single accommodation (available on request)
Food
All breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners included. In the itinerary we state which meals are included on which day. Please allow approximately £10/US$15 per meal per person for meals not included. Some meals are in restaurants whilst others will be prepared by the tour leader and assistants. Camp meals are freshly cooked over the camp fire. They are wholesome and plentiful, but do not expect cordon bleu cuisine and please note it is not always easy to get fresh meat. However, the standard of food is generally good. Breakfast - cereals, coffee, yoghurt, muesli, fresh fruit or the occasional fried breakfast. Lunch - cheese, cold meats, pasta, salads, bread or rolls. Dinner - potjie (stew), braai (BBQ) or stir fries. Vegetarians are well catered for on this trip though sometimes options might be more limited.
Accommodation
In Swakopmund, we use a hotel with a bar and wifi and in Windhoek we stay in a lodge and a hotel, which both have swimming pools. On all other nights, we camp in two-person tents. Camping is undeniably a great way to experience Africa and the campsites in Namibia are generally clean, tidy, and with facilities of a reasonable standard. All communal camping gear is provided, including spacious dome tents, thick foam mattresses and folding stools, although you will need to take your own sleeping bag. Most hotels do not provide mosquito nets, but the tents have mosquito mesh across the windows. Please note, due to the limited amount of accommodation within Etosha National Park, it is sometimes necessary to sleep outside the park on some or all the nights we are there. However, this is not a common occurrence. Where we stay will not impact on the number of game drives we have within the park. Single accommodation (available on request)
Check out our Q&As
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes, Arrival and departure transfers (from Windhoek)
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Minimum 16 year age people can go on this tour.
Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Visas for Namibia are not required for UK or Commonwealth passport holders. Other nationalities should check before travelling.
Are vaccinations required for this tour?
There are no mandatory vaccination requirements. Recommended vaccinations are: Polio, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Typhoid, Hepatitis A.
What is the maximum group size?
12
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Minimum age
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Discover Namibia - Camping
13 Days Starting and ending in Windhoek
Visiting:
Windhoek
,Sesriem
,Sossusvlei
,Swakopmund
,Brandberg Mountain
,Fingerklippe
,Etosha National Park
,Etosha Pan
,Waterberg Plateau
Tour operator:
Physical rating:
Leisurely / Moderate
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Trip Styles:
Tour code:
AZN
Group size:
4 - 12
Age range:
16 to 99
Tour operated in:
English
Interests:
Recommended For:
From:
$2837 (USD)
Operator discount: $220
EXTRA tourhub discount: $142
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