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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
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| 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 |
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Day 2: Windhoek - Damaraland - Etendeka Highlands |
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| 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 on the Etendeka highlands. Etendeka - the land of the layered hills, wide open spaces, rugged natural beauty and vistas that go on forever. Here in this remote area where time stands still, where the modern world and its cares are forgotten, where the plants and animals have evolved side by side with their environment over millennia. The ancient basalt has been eroded into a dramatic landscape of flat-topped hills and plains strewn with weathered boulders. The Etendeka Mountain Camp offers a unique, pristine wilderness experience which will appeal to photographer, naturalist, astronomer and geologist alike, as well as lovers of peace, quiet and open space. Each of the ten simple, but comfortable walk-in shaded tents are furnished with two beds, linen, towels, wash basin, a bush shower with hot and cold water, a flush toilet and electric light. Water is of high quality, but in short supply. Activities included are a guided nature walk and scenic drive. Fully Inclusive ETENDEKA MOUNTAIN CAMP |
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Day 3 & 4: Etendeka Mountains |
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| Learn more about the Fauna and Flora of this dry and remote area. You will be fascinated by the small and plants that you find here. With a bit of luck, you might even see the black rhinoceros roaming these areas. Enjoy the colors of the sunset on the rugged mountains. Fully Inclusive ETENDEKA MOUNTAIN CAMP |
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Day 5: Etendeka - Etosha National Park |
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| Transfer back to the airstrip in the morning and fly to the Etosha Mountain Lodge, situated near south-western boarder of the Etosha National Park. The lodge offers luxury chalets, all with breathtaking views and built for exclusive privacy. The main complex, also with a wonderful view, comprises a reception area, lounge, dining room, bar, swimming pool with teak deck and a wine cellar where you can taste good South African wines. Activities are morning and afternoon game drives in the private nature park. You will have a good chance of seeing black and white rhino, giraffe, eland, mountain zebra, kudu, oryx, lion, leopard, springbok and blue wildebeest amongst others. Full Board including activites ETOSHA MOUNTAIN LODGE |
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Day 6: Etosha National Park |
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| After breakfast you depart on a full day game drive to the Etosha National Park, 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 km˛. For several reasons the size of the park progressively became smaller, reaching its current surface area of 22 912 km˛. Consisting of saline desert, savannah and woodlands, its definitive feature is the Etosha Pan, a vast, shallow depression of approximately 5 000 km˛. 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. Return to the lodge on the afternoon. A Picnic lunch is enjoyed in the park. Full Board including activities ETOSHA MOUNTAIN LODGE |
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Day 7: Etosha National Park - Buschman Land - Kalahari |
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| During the course of the morning you depart to Tsumkwe in the so-called Bushman land. This area forms part of the Kalahari basin. You will be transferred to Nhoma, a bushman village with about 40 adults and 80 children 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 Zambesi 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 TSUMKWE NHOMA CAMP |
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Day 8: Bushman - Cultural Experience |
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| 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 TSUMKWE NHOMA CAMP |
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Day 9: Bushman Land - Caprivi |
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| Return to Tsumkwe for your flight 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 |
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Day 10: Caprivi - Untouched Wilderness |
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| 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 |
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Day 11: Caprivi - Windhoek |
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| 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 |
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Day 12: Departure |
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| 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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| Enjoy a last early morning
activity and a good brunch before you head back to Windhoek/Eros
airport. Transfer back to your overnight establishment. |
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The price for the above listed services:
Low season (January - May)
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