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Best of Namibia Wing
Safari Visit: Windhoek, Namib Desert / Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Skeleton Coast, Damaraland, and Etosha Highlights: all inclusive, transfers by air, top guides in remote and exclusive wilderness and wildlife areas, permanent tented camps and lodges, Namib Desert, Sossusvlei Dunes, Sesriem, Skeleton Coast, Swakopmund boat ride and lunch, Etosha, day and night wildlife viewing from open sided 4x4 vehicles, professionally guided hikes and walks, sightseeing flights, excellent wildlife and birding GREAT VALUE! Guests on this incredible safari will experience the remote wilderness and wildlife areas which make this ancient land so unique. From the world's oldest desert to the lion's of Etosha you will enjoy comfortable accommodations and the company of Namibia's leading professional guides! Full itinerary and trip details below: DAYS 1, 2 NAMIB DESERT / SOSSUSVLEI The morning of day 1 you will depart Windhoek by light aircraft (included) to Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp, approximately an hour's flight away. Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp is situated 20 kilometers from Sesriem, the Park’s entrance to the Sossusvlei dunes. Huge towering dunes rise dramatically, more than 1000 feet above the surrounding plains at Sossusvlei. The camp’s location provides access to Sossusvlei, yet also offers privacy and exclusivity. The 9 superbly appointed bungalows have been built just below the top of a mountain, using rock, brick, timber and thatch and provide a cool refuge from the desert. Each has private en suite facilities and a plunge pool. Activities here are conducted in 4x4 vehicles and include safaris down to the very end of the Tsauchab River and to the heart of Sossusvlei for wonderful dune scenes. Breakfasts are often served under the spreading camel-thorn acacias in Sossusvlei returning to camp via the Sesriem Canyon. This is not a wildlife rich area however you may find springbok, gemsbok (oryx), ostrich and the occasional aardvark. An optional sunrise hot air balloon safari can be arranged at extra cost - a truly unique experience floating silently above the magnificent sand dunes! (This should be booked in advance to ensure availability). Optional activities include morning and afternoon horseback safaris and eco-quad bike excursions. Please inquire about additional costs. NAMIB DESERT / SOSSUSVLEI, Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp, all inclusive DAYS 3, 4 SWAKOPMUND / DAMARALAND On day 3 you will depart by light aircraft (included) and fly over the Namib Desert and Sossusvlei dunes gaining a different perspective of the area.You will continue westwards to Meob Bay on the Atlantic Ocean and then fly up the Skeleton Coast. The flight offers spectacular desert and Skeleton Coast scenery, where the dunes and desert meet the Atlantic Ocean. The flight takes you over the site of the Eduard Bolen shipwreck, past Conception Bay and the wreck site of the Shaunee. Your sightseeing flight continues over Sandwich Harbor and it's famous lagoon, the flamingoes at Walvis Bay and on to Swakopmund. From here you will travel to Walvis Bay for a wonderful boat trip where guests frequently sight dolphins and seals (and sometimes penguins and whales). After the boat trip you will enjoy a seaside lunch. In the afternoon you will depart from Swakopmund for a scenic flight (included) further up the Skeleton Coast, and over the Cape Cross seal colony before turning east to fly up the Huab River. You will overnight at Damaraland Camp. Damaraland Camp is comprised of 9 large comfortable walk in tents with en suite facilities and roomy verandahs. There is a swimming pool built into the rock. During your stay at Damaraland Camp enjoy nature walks and drives into the desert in search of the rare and endangered desert elephant and black rhino. Other wildlife in the area includes kudu, oryx, and springbok. Star gazing is "par excellence" with crystal clear night skies. DAMARALAND, Damaraland Camp, all inclusive DAYS 5, 6 ETOSHA / ONGAVA Etosha is Namibia's premier wildlife park. It has great concentrations of game including elephant, lion, leopard, black rhino, and plains game including springbok, gemsbok and hartebeest. There are wonderful views across the salt pans which dominate the center of the park. On day 5 you will transfer by light aircraft (included) from Damaraland to Ongava Tented Camp. Located within the 66,000 hectare Ongava Game Reserve on Etosha's southern boundary guests are accommodated in 6 superbly appointed tented rooms. Mornings are usually spent on wildlife viewing drives within the Etosha National Park. During the afternoons and evenings guests may enjoy professionally guided walks (tracking rhino on foot is a highlight), sitting at hides, and night drives within the Ongava Reserve - activities not possible within Etosha. The Ongava Reserve is home to both black and white rhino (tracking rhino on foot is a highlight), elephant, lion, springbok, gemsbok, hartebeest, leopard, cheetah and many more species. Guests on some safaris may be accommodated at Ongava Lodge. ETOSHA / ONGAVA, Ongava Tented Camp, all inclusive DAY 7 EN ROUTE You will transfer from Ongava by light aircraft (included) to Windhoek where the safari ends mid day.
Trip name: Best of Namibia Wing Safari Type of safari: Premier Collection - Top quality all inclusive group lodge and tented camp safari with light aircraft transfers and scheduled departure dates. Trip length: 7 days Trip cost: US $3,225 per person January through June 2004. US $3,455 per person July through October 2004. US $3,350 November through December 2004. Single supplement is US $750. Price excludes international airfare, includes internal flights. Air tickets: Click here to view airfares to Africa. Extensions:
When to travel: Anytime Departures: This safari departs on Sundays throughout the year. Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 2 passengers. Groups of 4 or more guests may depart on any day of the week if planes / pilots are available. Accommodations: The accommodations on this trip are all first class and very comfortable. All of the rooms have proper beds with mattresses and duvets, en suite toilets, basins and showers with hot and cold running water. Other amenities include mosquito netting, lamps, purified water in carafes, insect repellent, flashlights, wardrobes, and ethnic furnishings. Age limits: The minimum age on this safari is 8. There is no maximum age limit. Group size: Average group size is 2 to 4 guests with a maximum of 10. Guides: You will enjoy some of Africa’s most remote wilderness areas in the company of Africa’s top professional and learner guides. Your pilot will remain with you for the entire tour. Luggage: As small aircraft are used for several of the transfers between lodges and camps baggage is strictly limited to 12 kilograms (26 pounds) packed in one soft sided bag per person. Suitcases will not be permitted. If you wish to bring additional luggage please inquire about the cost of doing so. Trip price includes: all transfers to and from camps, lodges, and airports (including light aircraft flights from Windhoek to Sossusvlei, from Sossusvlei to Swakopmund, from Swakopmund to Damaraland, from Damaraland to Etosha and from Etosha to Windhoek), all inclusive stays at Sossusvlei, Damaraland Tented Camp, and at Ongava Tented Camp or Ongava Lodge, guided wildlife viewing (in open vehicles and on foot), Park's fees, some drinks (drinks while on activities and wine with dinner), and 15% Namibian VAT. Trip price excludes: international and domestic flights (unless stated), airport taxes, entry visas, and all items of a personal nature i.e. extra activities in Sossusvlei (hot air balloon safari) and in Swakopmund, trip insurance, tips and gratuities, some drinks (excepting drinks while on activities and wine with dinner which are included), telephone calls. Visas: American passport holders traveling as tourists DO NOT require an entry visa for Namibia. Reservations: Phone toll free 1 800 461 0682 within the United States and speak with one of our safari consultants or send us an email including the trip name, your full name, the number of people traveling, and proposed travel dates. Questions: If you would like to ask any questions send us an email or phone toll free within the United States on 1 800 461 0682 and speak with one of our safari consultants. Return to Ultimate Africa's Namibia Safari Collection Links to other pages: ULTIMATE AFRICA
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