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Windhoek - Waterberg Plateau National Park - Etosha South - Etosha National Park - Palmwag - Brandberg - Swakopmund - Solitaire - Namib - Sesriem - Sossusvlei - Kalahari Namibia

12 Days / 11 Nights

6 Persons

Date of Issue: 15 February 2023

28 July 2023 - 08 August 2023

Introduction

Accommodation Destination Start End Basis Room Type Duration

Town Lodge Windhoek Windhoek 28 Jul 29 Jul B&B 3x Double Room 1 Night

Waterberg Wilderness Lodge Waterberg Plateau National Park 29 Jul 30 Jul D,B&B 3x Double Room 1 Night

Okaukuejo Resort Etosha South 30 Jul 31 Jul B&B 3x Double Room 1 Night

Palmwag Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia

Palmwag 31 Jul 1 Aug B&B 3x Double Room 1 Night

Brandberg White Lady Lodge Brandberg 1 Aug 2 Aug B&B 3x Double Room 1 Night

The Delight Swakopmund Gondwana Collection Namibia

Swakopmund 2 Aug 3 Aug B&B 3x Double Room 1 Night

Solitaire Lodge Solitaire 3 Aug 4 Aug B&B 3x Double Room 1 Night

Sossusvlei Lodge

Sesriem 4 Aug 6 Aug D,B&B 3x Double Room 2 Nights

Kalahari Anib Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia

Kalahari Namibia 6 Aug 7 Aug D,B&B 3x Double Room 1 Night

Town Lodge Windhoek Windhoek 7 Aug 8 Aug B&B 3x Double Room 1 Night

Key

B&B: Bed and Breakfast. D,B&B: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Price

Price per person: N$ on request (based on 6pax)

English Speaking guide fee included

Vehicle per day included

Total Rate: Ond request

Included

Accommodation, activities and meals as stated in itinerary, English Speaking Guide,A bottle of per person on the tour, vat & tourism levy.And admin fee.

Excluded

Additional nights pre/post accommodation; premium drinks; tips and gratuities; internet and phone; optional activities; departure tax; personal insurance; items of a personal nature; international flights; visas, etc.

Transport

Transfers

Date Company Pick Up Drop Off Time Vehicle

28 Jul Hosea Kutako International Airport [WDH] Town Lodge Windhoek Transfer

29 Jul Town Lodge Windhoek Waterberg Wilderness Lodge Transfer

30 Jul Waterberg Wilderness Lodge Okaukuejo Resort Transfer

31 Jul Okaukuejo Resort Palmwag Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia Transfer

1 Aug Palmwag Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia Brandberg White Lady Lodge Transfer

2 Aug Brandberg White Lady Lodge The Delight Swakopmund Gondwana Collection Namibia Transfer

3 Aug The Delight Swakopmund Gondwana Collection Namibia Solitaire Lodge Transfer

4 Aug Solitaire Lodge Sossusvlei Lodge Transfer

6 Aug Sossusvlei Lodge Kalahari Anib Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia Transfer

7 Aug Kalahari Anib Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia Town Lodge Windhoek Transfer

8 Aug Town Lodge Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport [WDH] Transfer

Day 1: Friday, 28 July

Town Lodge Windhoek, Windhoek

Namibia

Located in southwestern Africa, Namibia boasts a well-developed infrastructure, some of the best tourist facilities in Africa, and an impressive list of breathtaking natural wonders. Visitors can explore the capital of Windhoek and discover the lovely coastal town of Swakopmund boasting remnants of the country’s German influence, reflected in the architecture, culture, cuisine and the annual Oktoberfest celebrations. To properly appreciate this extraordinary country, you will have to venture out of the cities to explore the remarkable natural landscapes Namibia has to offer. These include: the impressive Fish River Canyon; the vast Etosha National Park teeming with abundant wildlife, such as lions, desert-adapted elephants and the Hartmann's Mountain Zebra; the hauntingly beautiful Kalahari Desert; and of course the Namib Desert stretching for over 2000 km along the magnificent Atlantic Coast. Namibia is an ideal destination for travellers seeking an unforgettable African experience in a uniquely beautiful untamed wilderness.

Windhoek

Situated in Central Namibia, the cosmopolitan city of Windhoek serves as the capital of the country. It is home to an international airport and a plethora of restaurants, shops, entertainment venues and accommodation options. The city is clean, safe and well-organised, with a colonial legacy that is reflected in its many German eateries and shops, and the widespread use of the German language. Windhoek has an interesting mix of historical architecture and modern buildings, many of which are worth a look, including the Alte Feste an old fort, the 1896 Christuskirche Christ Church, and the more contemporary Supreme Court.

Day Itinerary

Welcome to Windhoek, Namibia!

Arrive at Hosea Kutako international Airport, meet, and receive introduction by a professional tour guide. After the itinerary briefing, you will proceed to our first destination. After checking into your lodge, we will relax by the pool.

Overnight: Town Lodge Windhoek

The hotel is located in The Steps Development which is situated in Frankie Fredericks Street in the Kleine Kuppe area of Windhoek. Situated in Grove Street next to the Lady Pohamba Hospital and adjacent to the Grove Mall, it comprises 147 stylish bedrooms, each with en-suite bathrooms featuring maxi showers. The hotel is within easy access of Windhoek’s international and domestic airports, as well as the CBD and entertainment facilities.

Town Lodge Windhoek provides free and secure basement parking as well as a swimming pool and fast, reliable wireless internet. Interleading family rooms are available and one in 50 rooms has been specially designed to cater for the needs of physically disabled guests.

Full English and continental breakfast options and a sun downer bar service make this hotel the perfect place to start and end each day of your stay in Windhoek.

Basis

Bed and Breakfast

Day 2: Saturday, 29 July

Waterberg Wilderness Lodge, Waterberg Plateau National Park

Waterberg Plateau National Park

Situated in north central Namibia and named for the springs that emanate from its foothills, the Waterberg Plateau National Park is a fascinating geological site featuring compressed sandstone crags, 200 million-year-old dinosaur footprints, and petrified sand dunes. The area’s natural water sources make it far more fertile than its environs, and the park is blessed with a plethora of plant and animal species, including leopards, rhinoceros, vultures, cheetahs, bush babies, ferns and fig trees. Visitors can enjoy a wide selection of activities including: learning about the local Herero culture on an informative village tour, tracking rhino on a guided safari, exploring the Waterberg's 50-kilometre-long and 16-kilometre-wide sandstone plateau, dubbed 'table mountain', and catching a glimpse of the rare and endangered sable and roan antelope.

Day Itinerary

This morning after breakfast, we will proceed to the Waterberg Wilderness Lodge where you will spend 1 nights. We will arrive late afternoon and check into your lodge and we will Rhino drive .

Round trip through the African bush savannah at the foot of the Waterberg. We almost always rub shoulders with rhino. With a little luck you will encounter game such as giraffe, oryx and eland, red hartebeest, blue wildebeest and kudu.

Overnight: Waterberg Wilderness Lodge

Situated in a fairy-tale valley of the Waterberg: Huge trees, mighty bamboo and a spring turn the farmhouse-style lodge into an oasis at the edge of the Kalahari. There are two pools, a garden café and a restaurant & bar. European dishes from the typically Namibian farmhouse kitchen are served for dinner (set menu).

The lodge is part of the private nature reserve Waterberg Wilderness, offering a world of experience at the Kalahari's table mountain:

Guests can join guided hikes onto the plateau (8:00) or enjoy an exclusive guided hike just for themselves ("honeymoon sundowners", 16:00). Rhino drives (16:00) and Rhino tracking tours (8:00) offer the opportunity to encounter rhinos and other game at eye-level. There are cultural tours to Hereroland (8:00), not to forget five nature trails including a "Botanical garden" and a History Path with information boards reviving and explaining the past.

Activities

Afternoon Rhino drive

Basis

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 3: Sunday, 30 July

Okaukuejo Resort, Etosha South

Etosha South

Located just south of the boundary of Etosha National Park in northwestern Namibia, Etosha South makes up the southern region of this wild paradise. The area is comprised of a collection of world class private game reserves. The national park can be accessed via the southern entrance at Andersson’s Gate. Visitors can catch a glimpse of a variety of wildlife including: lion, giraffe, elephant, white and black rhino, and a multitude of plains game. Popular activities include: enjoying an open 4x4 safari with an expert guide, half day or full day drives with the option of a picnic lunch with wine on the full day game drive.

Day Itinerary

This morning after breakfast, will do a Afternoon game drive, as you climb into an open

vehicle for game drive in the park to view the astonishing variety of life found in this spectacular environment. Lions, black and white rhinos, elephants, giraffe and several stunning species of antelope, including rare, black-faced impala, are at home on the reserve.

Overnight: Okaukuejo Resort

Okaukuejo Resort is ideally located 17 km from the southern entrance of the park. Famous for its flood-lit waterhole, where visitors can observe at close quarters a spectacle of wildlife congregating and interacting. The comfortable guest chalets have views overlooking the waterhole. The bush chalets feature double rooms or family chalets. Other facilities include a restaurant, bar, shop, swimming pool, kiosk and camping facilities.

Activities

Etosha Game Drive

Etosha Game Drive

Game drive through Etosha National Park searching for predators, plains game, reptiles & birds.

Game drives are conducted in custom built safari vehicles with a pop-up roof and large opening windows to maximize photographic opportunities.Depending on the time of year, these game drives take many different routes, but most often focus around the waterholes where you are most likely to see a variety of wildlife taking the chance to get a drink and swim.

Basis

Bed and Breakfast

Day 4: Monday, 31 July

Palmwag Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia, Palmwag

Palmwag

Palmwag is a nature reserve idyllically located along a palm-lined tributary of the Uniab River, halfway between Swakopmund and Etosha, providing an ideal base from which to see the sights of the Kunene region or embark on one of the many local hiking trails. Water is scarce in this area, so the river’s presence often lures elephants closer to the camps. The reserve is notable for its unusual species of palm tree, the hyphaene petersiana, and for being home to the largest population of southwestern black rhinos in Africa. Animal lovers can also get a peek at leopard, lion, cheetah, mountain zebra, Angolan giraffe, springbok, kudu, and African bush elephant.

Day Itinerary

After our break fast we check out and continue with our Journey to Palmwag Lodge were we will spend the night .After checking in we will relax.

Overnight: Palmwag Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia View iBrochure

A call from the far western wilderness beckons you to the home of the desert adapt world. With the largest predator population outside of Etosha National Park, this destination will not disappoint. With rooms and safari tents on offer, your stay will be most memorable.

Location: 121 km west of Kamanjab off the C43

Basis

Bed and Breakfast

Day 5: Tuesday, 1 August

Brandberg White Lady Lodge, Brandberg

Brandberg

Situated in northwestern Namibia, the Brandberg, meaning 'Fire Mountain', Massif is Namibia’s highest peak, at its zenith, the Königstein (King’s Stone), standing at a whopping 2573 metres above sea level. Named for the vivid shade of orange it sometimes turns at sunset, this is undoubtedly the main highlight of the region. The Brandberg has been sacred to the San people for centuries. The Tsisab Ravine at its base is permeated with over 45 000 ancient San rock paintings, including the famous ‘White Lady’. Visitors flock here to view this unique bushman painting, said to be over 2000 years old. Other popular drawcards include its untouched natural beauty and its free-roaming wildlife such as mountain zebra, kudu, springbok, and desert elephant.

Day Itinerary

This morning we will wake up early and Scenic Drive is an approximate 4-hour long morning drive into the Palmwag Concession area. Explore the amazing wildlife including rhino, desert elephants and the largest predator population outside the Etosha National Park. Refreshments and light snacks are included. Atfer our activity we will processed to Brandnerg white lady lodge.

Overnight: Brandberg White Lady Lodge

Brandberg White Lady Lodge is named after the San paintings for which the Brandberg became famous. It is a place where you will feel at home and enjoy a true warm-hearted hospitality, "tranquility" is name of the game. At the Lodge you find a fully licensed restaurant, a well-stocked bar, comfortable lounge and a large pool area. And if you are lucky you might bump into a dessert adapted elephant.

Activities

Scenic Drive

Basis

Bed and Breakfast

Day 6: Wednesday, 2 August

The Delight Swakopmund Gondwana Collection Namibia, Swakopmund

Swakopmund

Set along Namibia's spectacularly scenic coast, the seaside town of Swakopmund is known for its wide-open avenues, colonial architecture, and its surrounding otherworldly desert terrain. Founded in 1892 as the main harbour for German South-West Africa, Swakopmund is often described as being more German than Germany. Now a seaside resort town, Swakopmund is the capital of the Skeleton Coast tourism area and has plenty to keep visitors happy. The quirky mix of German and Namibian influences, adventure options, laid-back atmosphere and cool sea breeze make it a very popular Namibian destination. Visitors can look forward to a number of exciting activities including: quad biking, horse riding, paragliding, fishing, sightseeing and fascinating desert tours.

Day Itinerary

After breakfast we will do our activity early morning .The desert elephants are roaming the Ugab River between June/July to Nov/Dec. Their visit to this area is seasonal and all depends on the rainy season. The rest of the year (summer time or when the country gets rainfall) they move further north and out of the rivers into farm lands. Thus our drives also depend on the time of year and if the elephants are in the area.

The drive departs at 8am or again at 2pm in wintertime, in summer time the afternoon drive moves to 4pm. The cost for the drive is N$500.00pp children under 10 N$ 400.00 and can take between 2 to 3 hours. Sightings cannot be guaranteed but you will be informed of your chances on the day you arrive.

Overnight: The Delight Swakopmund Gondwana Collection Namibia View iBrochure

Amongst the town’s captivating contrasts and old traditions, Gondwana’s Delight is a fresh breeze in the desert. A refreshing, relaxing, modern, light and airy establishment to uplift and inspire. Effortless and comfortable, with the distinctively warm and welcoming Gondwana service and charm, your stay is always a memorable experience.

Location: Corner of Theo-Ben Guriab Avenue and Nathaniel Maxuilili Street in Swakopmund.

Activities

Morning Ai Aiba Rock Painting Lodge

Morning Brandberg White Lady Lodge Desert Elephant Drive

Ai Aiba Rock Painting Lodge

Ai-Aiba -The Rock Painting Lodge is dramatically set against imposing granite boulders in the foothills of the Erongo Mountain range. Famous for its countless rock painting sites Ai-Aiba is a mystical exploration of nature. The lodge with its high thatched roof restaurant, lounge and pool is an oasis surrounded by tall palms and scenic vistas of magnificent rocky outcrops and bush savannah. Towering boulders form the backdrop to the mountain facing chalets with views that incorporate this rugged landscape.Trekking on foot through an incredible wilderness of rare, adapted fauna and flora framed by precariously balanced boulders, is a reminder of the ancient relationship between man and nature. Rock paintings depict age-old hunting rituals, human and animal life in this geologically rich and complex environment.

Brandberg White Lady Lodge Desert Elephant Drive

Departing at 8 am, as well as at 2 pm in winter and 4 pm in summer, visitors can enjoy an exciting game drive with the possibility of seeing desert elephants are roaming the Ugab River. The elephants visit the area seasonally and sightings depend on the rainy season. The game drives can take up to three hours.

Basis

Bed and Breakfast

Day 7: Thursday, 3 August

Solitaire Lodge, Solitaire

Solitaire

Situated in the Khomas region of Central Namibia, the desert town of Solitaire serves as an oasis in the Namib Desert. The town provides an important stop on the way to the ancient dunes of Sossusvlei, allowing travellers to stock up on essentials as they make their way further into the wilderness. Solitaire also has a small bar and is renowned for its famous apple pie - said to be the best in the country. Enjoy a scenic sundowner with views of the spectacular Namib desert, hike and bike through the unspoilt natural surroundings, or visit the wonderful local Cheetah Sanctuary.

Day Itinerary

This morning after breakfast we will drive to Walvis Bay for Sandwich Harbour Half Day tour .

Sandwich Harbour is part of the Namib Naukluft park ,small lagoon southwest of Walvis Bay ,the dune and sea meet here to from this landmark attraction. Includes :4x4 transfers ,light snack platter ,fresh Walvis Bay Oysters, beers soft drinks and champagne.Walvis Bay Lagoon (Flamingo and different bird watching),Salt pans (Pink Lakes ).Sandwich Harbour Lagoon ,picnic in the dunes and 4x4 dune drive.

Overnight: Solitaire Lodge

Solitaire Lodge offers spacious rooms around a beautiful desert garden courtyard and swimming pool with thatched lapas. All rooms feature two double beds, en suite bathroom with shower and outdoor seating area. The two family rooms include two additional twin beds, sleeping up to 6 persons.Rooms are fully air conditioned and have free WI-FI access. Watch the sunset from the open-air bar and relax as the historic little village becomes a quiet, star filled oasis after dark. Guests can enjoy breakfast and dinner at Cafe van der Lee, and can opt to relax by the pool or explore the area.

Activities

Morning Sandwich Harbour

Sandwich Harbour

Sandwich Harbour is situated 60km south of Walvis Bay in the Namib-Naukluft National Park and includes a bay in the north and a lagoon at the southern end. Here, visitors can catch a glimpse of some of the world’s highest dunes. The area is home to eight endangered species and is best known for its birdlife.

Basis

Bed and Breakfast

Day 8: Friday, 4 August

Sossusvlei Lodge, Sesriem

Sesriem

As there is no accommodation at Sossusvlei, visitors to this desert wilderness are likely to end up staying at Sesriem, 65 kilometres away, where camps and lodges serve as a base from which to explore the dunes. Sesriem Canyon, a deep chasm carved through the rocks by water, is a striking natural feature of the area that is best explored on foot. Stony walls rise up sharply on both sides of the canyon, while birds roost in its crags and lizards dart along the ledges. The canyon’s name was coined when early settlers used it as a water source, using six lengths of leather (‘ses riem – six thongs) tied together to lower buckets into the water at the base of canyon.)

Day Itinerary

After break we processed to Sossusvlei lodge and do Elim Dune late afternoon.The dune is covered with a few tufts of grass and fairly easy to climb. It was named after the farm that was once located here before it was integrated with the nature park during its establishment. The dune is especially beautiful during sun rise and sun set when the light gently cascades over the dune.

Overnight: Sossusvlei Lodge View iBrochure

Luxury right at the entrance gate to Sesriem Canyon and the famous Sossusvlei

Situated at the Entrance Gate to the Namib Naukluft Park, Sossusvlei Lodge offers direct access to the towering red sand dunes, the famous pan of Sossusvlei, the scorched black trees of Dead Vlei and the remarkable depths of the Sesriem Canyon.

The Superior Accommodation units at Sossusvlei Lodge feature a patio to enjoy views over the Desert landscapes, a spacious air-conditioned twin-bedded room and a full en-suite bathroom. The Standard Family Units feature two rooms back to back connected by a lockable inter-leading door between the two private bathrooms. An elegant Junior Suite boasts a spacious bedroom, living area, patio with a splash pool, large bathroom and inspiring views.

Experience the true art of Hospitality with the thoughtful touch of attentive staff to contribute to a truly memorable experience. Facilities include a sparkling pool, bar, sundowner deck, beer garden and an al fresco terrace where one can enjoy exquisite food, award-winning wines and magnificent views of the floodlit waterhole.

The Sossusvlei Lodge Adventure Centre provides a range of activities including Guided Excursions to Deadvlei and Sossusvlei, Elim dune walks, Sundowner Trips, Hot Air Ballooning, Scenic Flights and much more to explore the area’s natural beauty.

Activities

Elim Dune

Elim Dune

Elim Dune is located just outside Sesriem, Namibia. It is the nearest dune to Sesriem and the first in a series of gigantic dunes. Atop Elim Dune, the colours at sunset are vivid and constantly changing, providing a strong contrast between the surrounding blue Naukluft Mountains on the east and the red dunes to the west. The dune is a hundred meters in height, and visitors can climb it from a parking spot beside it in more or less an hour.

Basis

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 9: Saturday, 5 August

Sossusvlei Lodge, Sesriem

Day Itinerary

An early start, to catch the soft light of the sunrise over the desert. We pass through the gate into the Namib Naukluft Park and continue towards Sossusvlei along distant sand dunes on both sides of the road. If resting is not your thing, worry less as we stop at the famous Dune 45. Those who feel fit may climb the dune and get a breathtaking view of the surrounding desert and dunes. After breakfast we will take a desert walk in the cool of the morning, with chance to see gemsboks, springboks, black-backed jackals and ostriches. You will visit deadvlei and sossusvlei. Those of you feeling to climb big daddy can climb. We will return back to your Sussulvei lodge for lunch and then relax. As the day cools off in the afternoon we make a short excursion to Sesriem Canyon.

Activities

Morning Dead Vlei

Morning Dune 45

Afternoon Sesriem Canyon

Dead Vlei

This ancient clay pan was once an oasis, studded with acacias and fed by a river that suddenly changed course, leaving the earth to dry up along with the trees it previously supported. So dry were the climatic conditions that the trees never decomposed – instead they were entirely leached of moisture so that today, 900 years later, they remain as desiccated, blackened sentinels dotting the pan’s cracked surface. Surrounded by the red-pink dunes of the Namibia Desert, they create a surreal spectacle that is a photographer's dream.

Dune 45

Named for its location 45 kilometres past the town of Sesriem, Dune 45 is renowned for its elegant shape, which – along with its position close to the road – have earned it the distinction of ‘most photographed dune in the world’. If you’re not keen for the strenuous hike to the top of Big Daddy, Dune 45 is a more forgiving alternative, standing at only 80 metres and featuring a much gentler gradient.

Sesriem Canyon

Sesriem Canyon, a deep chasm carved through the rocks by water, is a striking natural feature of the area that is best explored on foot. Stony walls rise up sharply on both sides of the canyon, while birds roost in its crags and lizards dart along the ledges. The canyon’s name was coined when early settlers used it as a water source, using six lengths of leather (‘ses riem – six thongs) tied together to lower buckets into the water at the base of canyon.

Basis

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 10: Sunday, 6 August

Kalahari Anib Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia, Kalahari Namibia

Kalahari Namibia

Spreading across Botswana, South Africa and Namibia, the Kalahari meaning 'the great thirst' is an exceptionally beautiful living desert. The landscape is characterised by a large semi-arid sandy savannah draped over a gently rolling inland sea of sand covering most of Botswana and large parts of Namibia and South Africa. It is also the last bastion of the indigenous San people with the modern world having enveloped all the other areas they once roamed. The Namibian portion is made up of red sands covered in thin, wispy, mostly golden grass and dotted with acacia trees and wide-ranging wildlife including gemsbok, impala, jackals and cheetah.

Day Itinerary

after our beautiful breakfast ,we continue to Kalahari Anib Lodge .Check in late afternoon and relax ,while waiting for the evening to go for Scorpions walk .Prepare to be amazed by the sight of scorpions glowing in the dark under UV light on a short guided night walk (±45 min) after dinner. May only be booked directly at the lodge.

Overnight: Kalahari Anib Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia View iBrochure

Savour the Kalahari Desert at this easily accessible lodge. 30 standard rooms flank a shady courtyard, with another 21 comfort overlooking Kalahari savannah. Stretch legs on the walks and join the afternoon drive to experience the red Kalahari sands aglow with an inner fire.

Location: Approximatly 30 km northeast of Mariental on the C 20 (Kalahari).

Activities

Evening scorpion night walk

Basis

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 11: Monday, 7 August

Town Lodge Windhoek, Windhoek

Windhoek

Day Itinerary

After our breakfast before driving to Windhoek we then do a morning drive .Join a 2-hour morning drive with a dedicated tour guide. After a leisurely drive guests will arrive at one of the red dunes. The red sand of the dunes invites all children to play. The family will spend some relaxed time on the dunes with coffee and hot chocolate. The guide will share some interesting facts on fauna and flora with the children (and their parents). Morning only. Subject to availability.

Overnight: Town Lodge Windhoek

The hotel is located in The Steps Development which is situated in Frankie Fredericks Street in the Kleine Kuppe area of Windhoek. Situated in Grove Street next to the Lady Pohamba Hospital and adjacent to the Grove Mall, it comprises 147 stylish bedrooms, each with en-suite bathrooms featuring maxi showers. The hotel is within easy access of Windhoek’s international and domestic airports, as well as the CBD and entertainment facilities.

Town Lodge Windhoek provides free and secure basement parking as well as a swimming pool and fast, reliable wireless internet. Interleading family rooms are available and one in 50 rooms has been specially designed to cater for the needs of physically disabled guests.

Full English and continental breakfast options and a sun downer bar service make this hotel the perfect place to start and end each day of your stay in Windhoek.

Activities

Morning morning drive

Basis

Bed and Breakfast

Excluded Not Available

Day 12: Tuesday, 8 August

End of Itinerary

Day Itinerary

Our tour will end today. After breakfast today depending on the time of our flight, we will proceed to the airport where our guide will drop you off and assist you with the check in.

Basis

Bed and Breakfast

Urgent Contact Numbers

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Banking and Currency

Currency

The currency of Namibia is The Namibian Dollar (NAD; symbol N$) is in note denominations of N$200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of N$5, N$1, 50 cents, 10 cents and 5 cents. It is linked to the South African Rand (R) on a 1:1 basis (South African Rand = 100 cents). The South African Rand is also acceptable as currency in Namibia.The import and export of local currency is limited to N$50,000. The import of foreign currency is unlimited, provided sums equal to or exceeding NAD5,000 are declared on arrival. Export of foreign currency is unlimited up to the amount imported and declared.

Banking

Banking hours: Monday - Friday 09h00 to 15h30 and Satuday 08h30 to 11h00

Banks are found in most towns, with most being closed on Sundays and public holidays. Most of them offer foreign exchange services - with cash, bank and credit cards as well as travellers cheques.

American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard and Visa are accepted. Credit cards are not usually accepted at petrol stations, so bear this in mind when you visit the ATM. Setting aside an emergency petrol cash fund is a good idea if you’re planning to drive.You can also obtain cash from many of the ATMs. Several international banks have branches in main city centres. Always advise your bank that you are travelling outside of the country as they might block your purchases if they have not been informed.

To avoid additional exchange rate charges, take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or South African Rand. In general, you can expect a better exchange rate for traveller’s cheques than for cash.Travel, Transport and Getting AroundPublic transport in Namibia is geared towards the needs of the local populace, and is confined to main roads between major population centres. Although cheap and reliable, it is of little use to the traveller as most of Namibia’s tourist attractions lie off the beaten track.

It is easy to travel around Namibia by car, and a 2WD vehicle is perfectly adaquate for most journeys. However, long distances, poor mobile phone coverage outside of main towns and infrequent petrol stations that only accept cash mean that planning ahead is vital.There are major airlines that fly into Windhoek and Swakopmund. Other destinations are reachable by car or charter flight. Namibians drive on the left and all signposts are in English. Seat belts must be worn at all times and talking in a mobile phone while driving is prohibited. The general speed limit is 120km/h on tarred roads outside of towns and 100km/h on gravel roads. In built up areas, the speed limit is 60km/h.

Food, Drink and Cuisine Advice

Traditional Namibian cuisine is rarely served and so the food at restaurants tends to be European in style and is, generally, of a very high standard. Namibia is very meat-orientated, and many menu options will feature steaks from various animals. However, there is usually a vegetarian and seafood section offered by most camps and restaurants.In the supermarkets you'll find pre-wrapped fresh fruit and vegetables (though the more remote the areas you visit, the smaller your choice), and plenty of canned foods, pasta, rice, bread, etc. Most of this is imported from South Africa.

The water in Namibia's main towns is generally safe to drink, though it may taste a little metallic if it has been piped for miles. Natural sources should usually be purified, though water from underground springs and dry riverbeds seldom causes any problems. However, filtered and bottled water are readily available in most towns and all camps, lodges and hotels.

Climate and Weather

Partially covered by the Namib Desert, one of the world's driest deserts, Namibia's climate is generally very dry and pleasant – it's fine to visit all year round. Namibia only receives a fraction of the rain experienced by countries further east. Between about December to March some days will be humid and rain may follow, often in localised, afternoon thunderstorms. These are more common in the centre and east of the country, and more unusual in the desert.

April and especially May are often lovely months in Namibia. Increasingly dry, with a real freshness in the air, and much greenery in the landscape; at this time the air is clear and largely free from dust.From June to August Namibia cools down and dries out more; nights can become cold, dropping below freezing in some desert areas. As the landscape dries so the game in the north of the country gravitates more to waterholes, and is more easily seen by visitors. By September and October it warms up again; game-viewing in most areas is at its best, although there's often a lot of dust around and the vegetation has lost its vibrancy.November is a highly variable month. Sometimes the hot, dry weather will continue, at other times the sky will fill with clouds and threaten to rain – but if you're lucky enough to witness the first rains of the season, you'll never forget the drama.

Clothing and Dress Recommendations

Namibians have a somewhat relaxed attitude to dress codes. A jacket and tie is very unusual. In fact, long trousers and a shirt with buttons are often quite adequate for a formal occasion or work wear. A pair of sensible shoes, jeans and a t-shirt is recommended. During the day it is generally hot, so pack light weight loose fitting clothes in natural fabrics, such linen or cotton, that will keep you cool and are easy to wash and dry. Avoid blue clothing - the tsetse flies are drawn to the colour blue, and their bite can give you African Sleeping Sickness. Long sleeved shirts and long trousers will protect your against mosquitoes at night.

Internet Availability

Telecom Namibia offers a service called wi-space. You purchase a wi-space voucher that allows you to connect to WiFi wherever you see the wi-space logo (about 40 locations in Namibia). Alternatively good WiFi access is available at most holiday accommodation venues across the country (free / paid).

Electricity and Plug Standards

Electrical sockets in Namibia are Type M (SABS-1661). If your appliance's plug doesn't match the shape of these sockets, you will need a travel plug adapter in order to plug in. Travel plug adapters simply change the shape of your appliance's plug to match whatever type of socket you need to plug into. If it's crucial to be able to plug in no matter what, bring an adapter for all types.Electrical sockets in Namibia usually supply electricity at 230 volts AC / 50 Hz frequency. If you're plugging in an appliance that was built for 230 volt electrical input, or an appliance that is compatible with multiple voltages, then an adapter is all you need. If your appliance isn’t compatible with 230 volts, a voltage converter will be necessary.

Terms and Conditions

Itinerary Terms and Conditions

PAYMENT POLICY

A 50% confirmation deposit is required upon confirmation of each tour. This deposit payment is used to pay confirmation deposits to the service providers detailed in your itinerary to secure bookings. The balance of the tour payment required 45 days prior to arrival.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Covid-19 Cancellation Policy from 1 Jan 2020 until further notice: Confirmed bookings for which we have received a deposit or full payment, will be secured should a client not be able to arrive in Namibia due to Covid-19 related instances. Bookings can be amended up to 12 months at the quoted rates (2021 / 2021). If guests do not have future travel dates yet and are not sure when they travel, we will issue a voucher for future use (no expiry date). Should they decide to travel after December 2022, the quote will be amended to reflect the applicable year’s supplier rates. Outright cancellation and refund of the confirmation deposit will be considered should a guest not be able to arrive in Namibia due to Covid-19 related instances (e.g. being suspected of carrying the Corona Virus and not being allowed to board the plane to Namibia, border closures, either in Namibia or abroad, inclusive of neighbouring borders if it is a cross 4 border itinerary, quarantine advice, fresh lockdown etc.) and where this inability to travel is beyond the control of the guest(s).

The guest(s) in question need to provide reasonable support for the failure to travel. OTHER Unless otherwise specified, no provisional booking is made for quotes. Quoted costs are subject to change at the time of booking as a result of, but not limited to: changes in government or other taxes, levies or regulations, availability, changes to planned itineraries due to unforeseen circumstances or any other influences beyond the control of the company. Accommodation and services are subject to availability at the time of booking, sometimes not in the preferred camp sequence. Should the accommodation of choice not be available, we will suggest alternative options within the style and budget of the original request. For the purposes of quoted prices, internal air transfers (flights) are deemed quoted at „seat rates‟ unless otherwise specified. Seat rate means any person or persons booked on a seat rate will travel with the chosen air charter company on a seat per plane rate.

This means the client will have a guaranteed seat on the given date although will have to depart from the camps at a time stipulated by the chosen air charter company. These times are only confirmed and available the day prior to travel and they will be communicated directly to your accommodation or agent the day prior to travel. On a seat rate the aircraft will have other passengers aboard from different camps and may fly to various camps prior to arriving at your destination. To ensure we keep the rate as low as possible we will always try and fill the aircraft to max allowable capacity. Passenger safety and comfort is always taken into consideration. It is the responsibility of the

Client during the quotation process, to advise the ages of any children travelling as this may restrict the accommodation options available and may affect the quoted price. Some properties may require that a private vehicle be booked for activities or that children below the age of 18 share with an adult. It is the responsibility of the client, during the quotation process and prior to confirmation, to advise of any pre-existing medical condition or P a g e | 16 illness as well as the nature of such conditions. Any omissions that result in additional cost will be for the

clients‟ account. 100% upfront payment is required prior to the issuing of tickets, and final price of tickets can only be guaranteed at the time of ticketing. Upon confirmation of a booking in writing, the company client’s account. It is the Client’s responsibility to consult with his/her medical practitioner regarding their participation in the tour and its associated activities and to attend to these conditions for the duration of the tour. It is the client’s responsibility to arrange from home any necessary prescribed medication and to carry this medication in their hand luggage for the duration of the tour. It is the responsibility of the client, during the quotation process and prior to confirmation, to be aware of any vaccination, passport, travelling with minors’ regulations, visa and insurance P a g e | 14 requirements and to timeously obtain the necessary documentation required for entry into any particular country. Any omissions or incorrect documentation that result in additional cost will be for the clients‟ account. A minimum connection time of 2 - 3 hours should be allowed for international/regional flights, such as flights between Europe, Windhoek, Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Maun, Cape Town etc.

In such cases where the Company is requested to book international or regional scheduled/commercial flights, it is the responsibility of the Client, at the time of booking, to advise the full names and surnames of the travellers as per their passports. Any incorrect ticketing and resulting costs incurred because of incorrect information dissemination will be for the will request a list of information with respect of all travellers in order to correctly confirm the booking with the various suppliers. Upon confirmation of a booking in writing, our cancellation policy is effective immediately. It is the responsibility of the Client to check all travel documents supplied by the Company, including but not limited to: the itinerary details, travel vouchers, air ticket etc., to ensure all details are correct, and to be familiar with all inclusions and exclusions.