Guided
Lodge Safari in Namibia
THE
NAMIBIA IN STYLE SAFARI
11
nights & 12 days luxurious namibia
safari
cost
· best season
· activities
Etosha
National Park - Damaraland - Swakopmund - Namib Naukluft / Sossusvlei
Fully
accommodated Guided Safari, suitable for all healthy people.
May include some walks. The Namibia In Style safari travels
with a maximum of seven guests in an air-conditioned safari
vehicle, and accompanied by an expert safari guide throughout.
All meals are included in the safari fare – from dinner
on day one, to lunch on day eleven – as well as airport
transfers at the beginning and end of the safari. Window seat
guaranteed throughout.
DAY 1: WINDHOEK
Upon arrival at Hosea Kutako (Windhoek) Airport, you will be
met and transferred to the Hotel Heinitzburg – an enchanting
castle hotel combining 19th century charm with modern comforts.
Spend the afternoon at leisure relaxing or swimming at the pool.
Meet your safari guide at 18h00 in the lounge for pre-dinner
drinks during which you will be briefed on general aspects of
your safari.
DAYS 2 & 3: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Travel to Mushara Lodge situated only eight kilometres from
the Von Lindequist Gate on the eastern outskirts of Etosha National
Park – 22 270 square kilometres of countryside ranging
from dense bush to barren plains. Spend your days visiting the
numerous waterholes and subterranean springs at the Etosha Pan
– known as the "Place of Dry Water" –
which attracts a diversity of animals including springbok, zebra,
gnu, giraffe, kudu and elephant. Enjoy a picnic lunch at one
of the rest camps before returning to Mushara Lodge.
DAY 4: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Spend the day game-viewing in the Park on the way to Ongava
– situated on the southwestern border of the Park, near
the Andersson Gate. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
DAYS 5 & 6: DAMARALAND
Continue to the Etendeka concession – 45 000 hectares
of rocky semi desert situated in the foothills of the Grootberg
in the heart of Damaraland, home to black rhino, desert-adapted
elephants, Hartmann’s mountain zebra, oryx, giraffe and
several endemic bird species. Accommodation is at Etendeka Mountain
Camp in shaded safari tents with en suite facilities. Enjoy
guided nature walks, game-drives in an open Landrover, spectacular
sunsets from the escarpment, and star gazing. The allure of
Etendeka is its relaxed atmosphere, wide-open spaces and pristine
wilderness.
DAY 7: DAMARALAND
Enter the southern reaches of Damaraland between the Huab and
Ugab rivers where you will spend an overnight in luxury tents
at Mowani Mountain Camp – nestled amongst massive red
granite boulders. Named from the Swahili word M’wane "Place
of God", the camp provides unsurpassed views over the vast
wilderness comprising a unique variety of desert flora and fauna,
fascinating geological formations and archaeological sites.
After lunch, visit Twyfelfontein famous for its wealth of rock
engravings and paintings, the Organ Pipes, a geological curiosity
of perpendicular dolomite pillars roughly 100m long and up to
5m in height and the Burnt Mountain (Verbrandeberg). Return
to the camp for sundowners and an excellent three-course dinner
in front of an open fire.
DAY 8: SWAKOPMUND
Travel in a southerly direction via the mining town of Uis to
Cape Cross – home to more than 80 000 Cape Fur Seals –
where the Portuguese seafarer Diego Cao became the first European
to set foot on Namibian soil in 1486. Enjoy an overnight stay
at the four-star Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre.
DAYS 9 & 10: NAMIB DESERT
Continue via the Kuiseb to Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge, situated
in the heart of the Namib Desert on the NamibRand Nature Reserve
– one of the largest in Africa comprising 180 000 hectares
of wilderness.
NamibRand is renowned for its captivating beauty and diverse
landscape, which changes from expansive gravel plains to undulating
dune seas, rugged canyons with towering walls of volcanic rock
and distant mountain ranges. During your stay at Sossusvlei
Mountain Lodge in luxury air-conditioned desert villas, you
will visit the highest dunes in the world at nearby Sossusvlei.
Explore the environment’s desert-adapted flora and fauna
on guided nature walks and hiking trails, and experience the
dunes on All Terrain Vehicles with an experienced guide. At
night, discover the magnificence of the desert sky from the
Lodge’s sophisticated observatory.
DAY 11: SAFARI TERMINATES
After a leisurely breakfast, you will return to Windhoek where
your safari terminates in the late afternoon.
END OF SAFARI
UNIQUE FEATURES OF THIS SAFARI:
• Small group with exclusive guide
• Exclusive Lodges
• Highlights of Namibia
• Guaranteed window seat
Private departures are possible, subject to vehicle and guide
availability.
Age
limits: The upper age limit for this safari is 70 years,
however, guests between 70 and 75 years may be accepted provided
they produce a medical certificate stating that they are fit
to travel. Minimum age limit is 12 years.
Costs:
Please contact us for a detailed quote.
Included: 11 nights accommodation in lodges, hotels and
camps; All meals are included in the safari fare – from
dinner on day one, to lunch on day eleven; Airport transfers
at the beginning and end of the safari; Window seat guaranteed
throughout in airconditioned safari vehicle.
Excluded: International flights, airport and departure taxes, visa
costs, drinks, gratuities and personal expenses, comprehensive
travel insurance.
Group size: a maximum of 7 guests only
Activities:
Guided nature Walks
Game drives and game viewing
Star gazing
Guided exploration rides on ATV's
Best season:
Namibia offers exceptional wildlife and scenery all year round.
It is important to take note that certain seasons are ideal
for special interest travelers:
- Birding is best during the summer months (Nov - April) because
of the greater variety of species to be found.
- Botanical season is from December to May when most plants
are in flower.
- Photography is excellent in August and September with cloud
build-up in the afternoon that offers spectacular scenes.
Extend
your safari:
to Botswana's Okavango Delta:
to
the South Africa:
to
the Mozambique's tropical islands:
Contact
us for a detailed quote on these extensions.
Combining
the Namibia In Style Safari with other areas in southern
Africa, such as the fascinating Okavango Delta or Cape Town,
and the tropical islands of the Indian Ocean, offers a diverse
and memorable experience.
Term
and conditions: Please read our terms
and conditions for more information on how to book,
travel insurance, cancellation fees, baggage and other important
subjects.
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