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Namibia Camping Safaris

Tented camping safaris in Namibia

Namibia is a diverse safari destination, with varied, breathtaking scenery and great contrasts; wildlife, tribal cultures, ocean, desert and forests.

Namibia tented camping safari options includes such highlights as the worlds highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei.

The wilderness paradise of Etosha National Park.

6 Day Taste of Namibia Camping Safari

The 6 day Taste of Namibia is a combination of our 3day Etosha and our 3 day Sossusvlei camping safaris, and give you short “intense wildlife experience” to the Etosha National Park and to Sesriem & Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert, the highest dunes in the world. Two spectacular destinations of extremes.

The price is basically all inclusive of everything you will need while on safari.

Collection time is between 08:00 & 08:30 from anywhere within the Windhoek city limits.

Guaranteed departures on every Saturday of the year

Minimum requirement: Till 31st October 2011: two guests
01 November 2011 – 31st March 2012: four

01st April 2011 – 31st March 2012 - N$ 6,800

2012/13 - 01st April 2012 – 31st March 2013 - N$ 7,300

Minimum requirement: 01 April 2012 - 30 June 2012: 4
01 July 2012 - 31 October 2012: 2
01 November 2012 - 31 March 2013: 4

Day	Destinations	Accommodation	Meals
1	Etosha National Park	Camping	L, D
2	Etosha National Park	Camping	B, L, D
3	Return to Windhoek	Guesthouse	B, L
4	Namib Desert	Camping	B, L, D
5	Namib Desert – Sossusvlei – Namib Desert	Camping	B, L, D
6	Return to Windhoek		B, L

Safari Tour Details

Day 1 - Windhoek – Okaukuejo camp, Etosha National Park (450 km) (LD) (camping)
You will be collected between 08:00 & 08:30.

A long drive this morning, we will travel north passing through farmland and stopping at small towns along the way, we aim to arrive at the main camp in Etosha, Okaukuejo, Etosha in the middle afternoon. After entering Etosha we game drive our way through to the Okaukuejo camp where we will check in and make camp.

After your evening meal there are still more chances to see Etosha big game at Okaukuejo’s floodlit waterhole, situated on the boundary of our camp and easily reachable on foot.

Okaukuejo is famous for its waterhole, which has been described as one of the "best game viewing opportunities in Southern Africa". Situated on the doorstep of our camp, black rhino, elephant, lion and numerous species of antelope are usually seen.

Day 2 - Okaukuejo – East Etosha, Namutoni region (BLD) (camping)

A full day's game driving today and we leave early to enjoy the cool morning air as we game drive our way through Etosha to Halali camp, situated in the middle of the park.

Along the way we visit several waterholes and are afforded splendid views of the massive Etosha Pan. The game viewing is usually excellent and we have the chance to tick off a few new species that are not normally seen on the Okaukuejo side of the park.

We stop at Halali camp for a rest and a leisurely lunch and there is time to visit the Halali waterhole and to make use of the swimming pool and bar facilities before continuing on to the eastern side of the park and our camp in the Namutoni region.

Day 3
East Etosha – Windhoek (500km) (BL)

A long transit back to Windhoek, we are traveling on the main road, passing through towns and rural areas and we will make time to make a stop in the small town of Okahandja, the home of Namibia’s largest wood carving market. The stalls operated on a local co-operative basis and are one of the best places to shop for truly Namibian souvenirs.

We are due back into the city around 16:00 and you will be dropped off at your accommodation on our return. This night’s accommodation is included in the price of the safari but dinner tonight will be for the client’s own account in a local restaurant.

Day 4
Windhoek – Namib Desert Camp (350 km) (LD) (camping)

You will be collected between 08:00 & 08:30.

We travel out over the Eros Mountains and along scenic roads, on our way south-west to the desert. We also pass over part of the Naukluft Mountains the Khomas Hochland range on our journey today and head down from Namibia’s central plateau by way of the beautiful Remhoogte Pass.

Coming out of the mountains we reach open plains and from here it is only a short distance to our next stop, the tiny town of Solitaire. We will stop here for some refreshments before continuing on through desert scenery.

We cross some open grass savannah and farmlands before the terrain begins to give way to the immense red sand dune desert of the Namib.

We aim to arrive at our camp during the late afternoon and watch the colours glow and change on distant mountains to the east.

Day 5
Namib Desert Camp – Sossusvlei - Namib Desert Camp (camping) (BLD)

A pre dawn start is essential this morning as we want to catch the soft light of the sunrise on the desert. After passing through Sesriem, the gateway to the dunes and driving into the heart of the dune field, we reach Sossusvlei itself by walking the last 5 km through the dunes.

The walk is like nothing else, in the cool of the morning, with soft sunlight just beginning to play over the dunes creating a sharp light and shadow contrast across the whole desert. Ancient mineral pans, stunted camel thorn trees and the chance of seeing a gemsbok or maybe an ostrich make the photo opportunities perfect.

We spend the morning in and around Sossusvlei, also visiting dune 45, and as the day wears on we return to Sesriem for lunch to escape the heat of the afternoon. As the day cools off in the late afternoon we will take a short excursion to the Sesriem Canyon.

Day 6
Namib Desert Camp - Windhoek (450 km) (BL)

After breakfast we begin our journey, over the mountains and along scenic roads, back to Windhoek. We will travel back by different roads, this time climbing up to Windhoek and travelling by way of the massive Gamsberg Pass in the Khomas Hochland Mountain Range on our way back to civilization.

We are due back into the city around 16:00 and you will be dropped off at your accommodation on our return. Tonight the accommodation is not included in the price of the safari.

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