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The Best of Namibia
Soar over the stark landscapes of Namibia on this fly-in safari. Haunting shipwrecks dot the landscape between sand and sea, and stunning views greet you from the tops of enormous sand dunes after a challenging morning climb. Learn of the specialized adaptations of wildlife in these harsh environs including rhino, springbok, oryx, and the rare desert elephant. Spend each night in comfortable lodges and tented camps where the days activities are discussed by a campfire under a blanket of stars.
DAYS 1-2 : THE NAMIB DESERT - SOSSUSVLEI WILDERNESS CAMP Arrive into Windhoek by 10:00am where our light aircraft charter takes us to Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp, approximately an hour's flight. The camp is located in one of the most remarkable sites in the Namib Desert, where huge towering dunes rise more than 1000 feet above the surrounding plains. The Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp is a craggy collection of rock, brick, timber and thatch where each room has a plunge pool and beautiful views of the surrounding desert plains. Days here are spent in the beautiful landscapes of Sossusvlei, with excursions to the sand dunes and the "vlei" itself, a prehistoric landscape where dry trees stand guard over extinct pools that once held rainwater. Optional early morning ballooning can be arranged at extra cost. (To be arranged in advance). [LD on day 1, BLD on day 2]
DAYS 3-4 : SKELETON COAST - SWAKOPMUND - WALVIS BAY Fly over the dunes of the Namib and Sossusvlei continuing westwards onto the Atlantic and then up the Skeleton Coast. The flight offers spectacular desert scenery where the dunes and desert meet the ocean. Glide over shipwrecks to Sandwich Harbor where flamingoes dot the lagoons. We land at Swakopmund and drive to Walvis Bay for a boat trip into the Atlantic to see dolphins, seals and sometimes even penguins and whales. The afternoon flight takes us east up the Huab River to Damaraland Camp. Here early morning mists drift inland, providing sustenance to a diverse array of flora and fauna. Highlights of our stay are nature excursions into the rocky desert in search of springbok, oryx, ostrich and rhino as well as the rare and endangered desert elephant. Overnights at Damaraland Camp. [BLD]
DAYS 5-6 : ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK - ONGAVA RESERVE Fly by light aircraft from Damaraland to Etosha National Park. Covering an area of 10,000 square miles, Etosha is one of Africa's largest game parks, being nearly the size of Switzerland. Large herds of plains game concentrate around the waterholes in the dry season making for exciting game viewing. Species that can be seen year round include elephant, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, springbok, oryx, kudu and the diminuative Damara dik-dik. Birding in this area is exciting with Ostrich and raptors in abundance. Local specials include the Short-toed Rockthrush, Hautlaubs Francolin, Rockrunner, Ruppells Parrot, White-tailed Shrike and Chesnut Weaver. One of the few reserves in Southern Africa where you have the chance of seeing both Black and White rhino, we'll track White rhino on foot, a highlight not to be missed. Ongava Game reserve also has a good population of lion, eland, mountain zebra, Black Faced Impala and a number of other anteloppe species. Overnight at Ongava Tented Camp or similar. [BLD]
DAY 7 : BACK TO WINDHOEK Our charter takes us from Etosha to Windhoek this morning, in time for onward connecting flights. [B]
| - Prices, Departure Dates and Included Services - | Days: 7 | Grade: I-II (click for grades definition) | 2008 Price: From $5257 per person. Land cost based on Season | Season | Land Cost | Jan-Jun 15 | $5257 | Jun 16 - Nov 30 | $5582 |
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| Single Supplement: $880 (click for info) | *Departs from Windhoek every Sunday. | | | | | 2008 Departure Dates | 2009 Departure Dates | | | May 18 - May 24, 2008 May 25 - May 31, 2008 Jun 1 - Jun 7, 2008 Jun 8 - Jun 14, 2008 (S) Jun 15 - Jun 21, 2008 Jun 22 - Jun 28, 2008 Jun 29 - Jul 5, 2008 (S) Jul 6 - Jul 12, 2008 Jul 13 - Jul 19, 2008 (S) Jul 20 - Jul 26, 2008 Jul 27 - Aug 2, 2008 Aug 3 - Aug 9, 2008 Aug 10 - Aug 16, 2008 Aug 17 - Aug 23, 2008 Aug 24 - Aug 30, 2008 Aug 31 - Sep 6, 2008 Sep 7 - Sep 13, 2008 Sep 14 - Sep 20, 2008 Sep 21 - Sep 27, 2008 Sep 28 - Oct 4, 2008 Oct 5 - Oct 11, 2008 Oct 12 - Oct 18, 2008 Oct 19 - Oct 25, 2008 (S) Oct 26 - Nov 1, 2008 Nov 2 - Nov 8, 2008 Nov 9 - Nov 15, 2008 Nov 16 - Nov 22, 2008 Nov 23 - Nov 29, 2008 Nov 30 - Dec 6, 2008 Dec 7 - Dec 13, 2008 Dec 14 - Dec 20, 2008 Dec 21 - Dec 27, 2008 (Weekly departures) | Jan 4 - Jan 10, 2009 Jan 11 - Jan 17, 2009 Jan 18 - Jan 25, 2009 Jan 25 - Jan 31, 2009 Feb 1 - Feb 7, 2009 Feb 8 - Feb 14, 2009 Feb 15 - Feb 21, 2009 Feb 22 - Feb 28, 2009 Mar 1 - Mar 7, 2009 Mar 8 - Mar 14, 2009 Mar 15 - Mar 21, 2009 Mar 22 - Mar 28, 2009 Mar 29 - Apr 4, 2009 Apr 5 - Apr 11, 2009 Apr 12 - Apr 18, 2009 Apr 19 - Apr 25, 2009 Apr 26 - May 2, 2009 May 3 - May 9, 2009 May 10 - May 16, 2009 May 17 - May 23, 2009 May 24 - May 30, 2009 May 31 - Jun 6, 2009 (S) Jun 7 - Jun 13, 2009 Jun 14 - Jun 20, 2009 Jun 21 - Jun 27, 2009 Jun 28 - Jul 4, 2009 Jul 5 - Jul 11, 2009 Jul 12 - Jul 18, 2009 Jul 19 - Jul 25, 2009 Jul 26 - Aug 1, 2009 Aug 2 - Aug 8, 2009 Aug 9 - Aug 15, 2009 Aug 16 - Aug 22, 2009 Aug 23 - Aug 29, 2009 Aug 30 - Sep 5, 2009 Sep 6 - Sep 12, 2009 Sep 13 - Sep 19, 2009 Sep 20 - Sep 26, 2009 Sep 27 - Oct 3, 2009 Oct 4 - Oct 10, 2009 Oct 11 - Oct 17, 2009 Oct 18 - Oct 24, 2009 Oct 25 - Oct 31, 2009 Nov 1 - Nov 7, 2009 Nov 8 - Nov 14, 2009 Nov 15 - Nov 21, 2009 Nov 22 - Nov 28, 2009 Nov 29 - Dec 5, 2009 Dec 6 - Dec 12, 2009 Dec 13 - Dec 19, 2009 Dec 20 - Dec 26, 2009 (Weekly departures) | (S) = Space limited |
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| | | Included: Included: All internal charter flights as specified; all accommodation; all meals and drinks (except premium brands), twice daily game viewing activities; all excursions and transfers by vehicle; services of our guides and staff; laundry; park fees. Also included are services of in-bound land operator for airline reconfirmation when possible, and Wildland Adventures travel consultation and pre-departure services. | | | Not Included: Not Included: International flights; airport departure taxes; any Namibia taxes; gratuities to camp staff; additional excursions and services on own; all items of a personal nature; cancellation, baggage, emergency evacuation or medical insurance; and any other extra expenses due to unanticipated changes in your itinerary for reasons beyond control. | | | Trip Notes: A non-refundable 20% deposit and trip cancellation insurance are requirements for participation in this safari. Luggage is limited to 26lbs per person in a soft-sided bag, laundry services are included. | | |