SOSSUSVLEI - SWAKOPMUND - TWYFELFONTEIN - ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
- WINDHOEK - 9 DAYS
SWAS 9SE

Day 01 (Monday):
At around 10h00 pick up at the accommodation establishment of your choice.
Drive via the Remhoogte Pass to Namib Desert Lodge .
A sundowner drive through the magnificent scenery and to the top of the “fossilised”
Dunes starts in the late afternoon.

Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at Namib Desert Lodge.

Day 02 (Tuesday):
Early morning departure. Experience the spectacular dune landscape of the Namib , boasting the highest dunes in the world. Revere at the foot of the 300m apricot-coloured mass as it towers skyward.

The energetic among you may even be tempted to conquer the dune!

After viewing the nearby Sesriem Canyon , we proceed back to Namib Desert Lodge. E njoy the rest of the day at leisure. Meander about the unusual landscape. Alternatively, relax at the swimming pool.

Day 03 (Wednesday):
En route to Swakopmund we drive through the Kuiseb Canyon , where you will be shown the ancient Welwitschia mirabilis. You will also view the moon landscape before proceeding to Swakopmund .

Bed & Breakfast at the Hansa Hotel.

Day 4 (Thursday):
After breakfast, we leave for Walvis Bay . At 09h00 we board a motor boat for a 3-hour boat trip. During this time we will see and have the opportunity to observe the many seabird species. Seals and dolphins soon become a topic of conversation as they accompany the boat on its journey. We will idle within arm's reach of enormous seal colonies, whilst on board enjoying fresh Atlantic oysters, open bread rolls, and South African champagne and light drinks.

The afternoon is once again at leisure. On request (and for own cost) activities can be arranged.

Bed & Breakfast at Hansa Hotel.

Day 5 (Friday):
Early departure, direction Twyfelfontein. Viewing of the Twyfelfontein rock paintings and rock engravings and the burnt mountain – a testimony to Namibia 's very early and eventful human habitation.

Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at the Twyfelfontein Lodge.

Day 6 (Saturday):
Today we view the Ugab terraces and the “Fingerklippe”, a 35m high sandstone column, with a circumference of 44m.

We continue our journey to the Etosha National Park for our first short game drive.

Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at Etosha Gateway Lodge or similar

Day 7 (Sunday):
THE ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK - one of the largest and most prominent game reserves in Africa, covers an area of 22 270 km².

The park is home to approximately 145 species of animal wildlife, which includes some endangered species such as the black rhino, cheetah and black-faced impala. Elephants, lions, giraffe, zebra, hyena, leopards and gnu to name a few, and many antelope such as kudu, oryx , eland and the smallest antelope, the Damara dik-dik . Smaller animals include the honey badger, warthog and bat-eared fox. A bird population of some 340 species and an important breeding ground for the greater and lesser flamingos in southern Africa.

The main area of the Etosha National Park is covered by a huge salt pan, 129 km long and up to 72 km wide. During the rainy season the pan resembles a huge lake, but this soon evaporates during the dry season, leaving behind a shimmering sediment causing mirages to play havoc on the eyes.

A visit during the dry season, May to October, is certainly the most rewarding time for game viewing. Huge herds of game assemble at the waterholes in the early mornings and before dusk, entertaining the audience with their different antics.

The Etosha National Park is open throughout the year and offers accommodation in three rest camps : Okaukuejo, Halali und Namutoni .

Bed/ breakfast Mokuti Lodge

Day 8 (Monday):
Full day game viewing in the Park.

Bed & Breakfast Mokuti Lodge

Day 9 (Tuesday):
Early departure, direction Windhoek.

In Windhoek you will be taken to the accommodation establishment of your choice.

Price per person sharing: N$ 14.500,00 Single Supplement: N$ 1.850,00

Service included: Overland trip and all sightseeing as per itinerary. Overnight in double rooms with private shower/bath and toilet in Hotels/Lodges. English speaking tour guide (OTHER LANGUAGES CAN BE SPOKEN ON TOUR), all entrance fees as per itinerary, 8x breakfast, 4x Dinner. Please note: Lunch is not included.

Departure Dates:
05/11/2007 - 26/11/2007 - 03/12/2007 - 31/12/2007
07/01/2008 - 28/01/2008 - 04/02/2008 - 25/02/2008 - 03/03/2008 - 31/03/2008
07/04/2008 - 28/04/2008 - 05/05/2008 - 26/05/2008 - 02/06/2008 - 30/06/2008
07/07/2008 - 28/07/2008 - 04/08/2008 - 25/08/2008 - 01/09/2008 - 29/09/2008
06/10/2008 - 27/10/2008