Namibia’s Kaokoveld and Caprivi - 7 days Fly-In Safari

FI-143 : Fly-in Safari - 12 days
Track the rare black Rhino in the beauty of the north-western Namibia, the animals of the Etosha National Park, the traditions of the San Bushman and the Wetlands of the Caprivi

Day 1: Arrival in Windhoek

On you arrival at the Hosea Kutako International Airport you will be met for a private transfer to you hotel in Windhoek.
Windhoek, Namibia's capital is a small but bustling city with a population of approximately 300 000 people. Windhoek is often described as a city with a "continental" atmosphere, with historical buildings dating back to 1880 as well as modern high rise buildings. At the same time Windhoek has the colour, sounds and tempo of a modern African city with multi-cultural atmosphere.

Your hotel, Hotel Pension Thule, is situated a hill, offering beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and the Klein-Windhoek valley. It features modern, spacious rooms which are comfortably furnished. From the a la carte restaurant, swimming pool and the garden area you can enjoy the surroundings as well as the colourfull African sunsets.

Bed/Breakfast
HOTEL PENSION THULE

Day 2: Windhoek - Damaraland

In the morning you will be transferred to the Eros Airport where your pilot, who will accompany you throughout the tour, will be ready to start the fly-In safari with you.

Your flight takes you from Windhoek north-west to the Damaraland, where you spend the next three nights in the Desert Rhino Camp. The camp is surrounded by rolling, rocky hills with scattered euphorbia, ancient Welwitschia plants, scrubby vegetation and isolated clumps of trees.

Here you have the rare pleasure of exploring this wild and remote area in the company of the dedicated conservationists hosting them, together with local trackers. The camp has large “meru” tents, raised from the ground on a wooden deck; each tent features an en-suite bathroom and a verandah.
A tented dining and living area offers uninterrupted views of the desert and mountains, while the extraordinary Welwitschia plants dot the plain in front of camp.

Fully inclusive
DESERT RHINO CAMP

Day 3 & 4 Damaraland

The camp is run in conjunction with Save the Rhino Trust (SRT), an organization that has been has been singly responsible for helping to ensure that these rare, desert adapted black rhino survived the slaughter that went on throughout other parts of Africa in the '80s and '90s. Today this population of black rhino is growing in numbers and the area boasts the largest concentration of rhino anywhere on the planet outside of a national park. Community game scouts who were employed by the Trust to help with the patrolling and monitoring all these years are now seconded to the camp and are its trackers and guides. Guests gain an amazing insight into the ecology and conservation of this area, while at the same time a portion of guest revenue contributes to the Trust and its rhino conservation projects.

The concession's freshwater springs support healthy populations of the famous desert-adapted black rhino, desert-adapted elephant, Hartmann's mountain zebra, giraffe, gemsbok, springbok, kudu and predators such as lion, cheetah, leopard, brown and spotted hyena. Bird life is prolific and diverse with most of Namibia's endemics present.
Activities include rhino tracking on foot or by vehicle, full-day outings with a picnic lunch, birding and day and night nature drives to explore this intricate ecosystem. Dedicated guides will provide you with an informative and exciting experience.

Fully inclusive
DESERT RHINO CAMP

Day 5: Damaraland - Etosha National Park

Transfer back to the airstrip in the morning and fly to the Etosha National Park to The Mushara Outpost situated only 10km from the entrance to the park.
Guests are accommodated in custom made tents on wooden decks nestled amongst trees on the western bank of a small ‘omuramba’, also known as a dry river bed.
A large glass sliding door leads into the tent, all windows and doors are covered with fly-screen to keep air in and insects out. Large glass windows stretching from ceiling to the floor allow for plenty of fresh air during the night.

The lodge house is styled on an old farm house, tall walls, and corrugated iron roof with a large wrap around veranda. The ambiance is that of a well lived in house, friendly warm and extremely comfortable with a homely atmosphere.

Enjoy your first game viewing in the park in the afternoon.

Full board including 1 game drive
THE MUSHARA OUTPOST

Day 6: Etosha National Park

The Etosha National Park was proclaimed as Namibia's first conservation area in 1907 by the then German government. With subsequent additions it became the largest game reserve in the world, covering a vast area of +/- 80 000 km². For several reasons the size of the park progressively became smaller, reaching its current surface area of 22 912 km².
Consisting of saline desert, savannah and woodlands, its definitive feature is the Etosha Pan, a vast, shallow depression of approximately 5 000 km².
Several of the 114 mammal species found in the park are rare and/or endangered, including the black rhino and black-faced impala. Over 340 bird species have been recorded in the park.

Full board including 2 game drives
THE MUSHARA OUTPOST

Day 7: Etosha National Park - Bushman Land - Kalahari

During the course of the morning you depart to Nhoma in the so-called Bushman land, which forms part of the Kalahari basin.

You will be transferred to Nhoma, a small bushman village near Tsumkwe.
Nhoma Camp is a tented camp owned by the Ju/'hoan community of //Nhoq'ma village. The camp can accommodate eight guests in twin safari tents, each with an adjoining grass-enclosed bathroom under Zambezi Teak trees on top of a dune.

The cultural experience is a guided activity, where you are shown, how the Ju/'hoansi have lived in the past and how they utilize the bush for food and medicine.

Fully Inclusive
NHOMA CAMP

Day 8: Bushman - Cultural Experience

Spend this day with the Bushmen community to learn more about their survival skills with the bare necessities.
Not only are ancient skills such as fire making, rope making and setting of traps for birds and antelopes demonstrated, but also lesser known hunting skills with, for example, the springhare probe, is demonstrated. Because the Ju/'hoansi are still active as hunters and dependant on the bush for meat, a demonstration can become an actual hunt. There is lots of interaction between the visitor and the hunters who try to teach visitors their skills. In the afternoon, the community of //Nhoq'ma eagerly awaits the return of the hunters to see what they brought back. The entire community then participates in traditional games, which is followed by the Giraffe or Elephant healing dances.

Fully Inclusive
NHOMA CAMP

Day 9: Bushman Land - Caprivi

The onward flight takes you into the Caprivi to the Kwando River near Kongola.

The transfer to the Susuwe Island Lodge is often you first game drive along the flood plains of the Kwando River. The lodge is situated on Birre Island, within the spectacular Bwabwata National Park overlooking the river. The luxurious suites are spacious with private decks and plunge pool.
The main complex facilities include lounge and dining areas, reference library, curio shop, fire-pit and a double level viewing deck built into the forest canopy.
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon boat cruise on the Kwando River game viewing and bird watching.

Fully Inclusive
SUSUWE ISLAND LODGE

Day 10: Caprivi - Untouched Wilderness

Participate in included game drives in open safari vehicles the Bwabwata National Park. Elephant, buffalo lion, leopard, hippo, lechwe, sable antelope and wild dog are amongst the many animals occurring here. Night drives give amazing insight into the African bush.

Fully Inclusive
SUSUWE ISLAND LODGE

Day 11: Caprivi - Windhoek

Return to Windhoek/Eros Airport in the course of the morning.
A private transfer takes you to the hotel.
You will have some time to spend at leisure relaxing at the hotel or with last minute shopping in the city.

Bed/Breakfast
HOTEL PENSION THULE

Day 12: Departure

A private transfer takes you from the hotel to Hosea Kutako International Airport for your onward flight or international flight home.

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Rates:

For 2 person sharing:
single supplement N$ 68 300.00 per person
N$ 8 995.00.00

For 4 person sharing:
single supplement N$ 51 890.00 per person
N$ 8 995.00.00

The above rate includes:

All listed accommodation, meals and activities

Pilot accommodation and meals

Flights to all listed destinations

Airport and passenger handling taxes for the Fly-In Safari ONLY

Entrance fees into the parks

The above rate excludes:

All meals that are not listed

Activities not listed

Flights to and from Namibia

International airport taxes

Personal travel insurance

Personal purchases and expenses, like telephone calls and curio purchases etc

Please note the weight restrictions for your luggage: 10 Kg in soft bags ONLY!
This offer is subject to availability of the listed services.

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