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Namib Desert, Sossuslei

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PRICE INCLUSIONS  Return airport-hotel-airport transfer Day City Hotel/Lodge (or similar class)  07 Nights hotel accommodation with 01 Windhoek Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino daily breakfast 02 Kalahari Desert Lapa Lange Lodge  Service of an English speaking driver cum 03 & 04 Sossuslei Area Le Mirage Resort & Spa guide 05 & 06 Walvis Bay Lagoon Flamingo Villas Boutique Hotel  Lunch and dinner as specified in the 07 Windhoe Avani Windhoek Hotel & Casino itinerary  Bottled mineral water daily DAY ITINERARY  Med Emergency Rescue and Evacuation 01 WINDHOEK – ARRIVAL (D) within Arrived at Windhoek Airport, meet and greet by local representative and transfer to  Value Added Tax  Tourism Levy hotel for check in. PRICE EXCLUSIONS 02 WINDHOEK – MARIENTAL (B/L/D) International airfare Morning depart south to Kalahari Desert. Afternoon nature Sundowner Drive. After Applicable airport taxes dinner enjoy the clear night skies with star gazing (subject to weather condition). Personal Incidental Expenses Travel Insurance 03 MARIENTAL – SOSSUSVLEI (B/L/D) Gratuities to guide & driver : Morning walk with SAN Bushman family. Later depart to Desert en-route visit US$20 per person per day – pay direct the . Arrive at Sossusvlei and check in hotel. Evening Sunset Quad REMARKS Bike Trip.  Tour prices quoted are subject to change 04 SOSSUSVLEI (B/L/D) with or without prior notice Visit Dunes at Sossusvlei, Dead Vlei, Dune45 & Sesriem Canyon  Subject to availability upon making reservation 05 SOSSUSVLEI – WALVIS BAY (B/L/D)  No refund for un-utilized tours or services Cross the Tropic of Capricorn through the Kuiseb Pass , Kuiseb Canyon, the Moon  Terms & Conditions Apply Landscape and the Welwitschia Plains. Arrive Walvis Bay and check in hotel. VISA & VACCINATION INFOR 06 WALVIS BAY (B/L/D) Visa Morning Catamaran cruise at Walvis Bay Lagoon. Afternoon Living Desert 4x4 tour. .Tourist visa is not required for Malaysia passport for a stay up 90days 07 WALVIS BAY – WINDHOEK (B/L/D) .Passport must have 2 side by side blank Depart to coastal town of Swakopmund. City tour. Afternoon proceed to Windhoek. pages per country in Africa Yellow Fever & Malaria Vaccination – refer 08 WINDHOEK – DEPARTURE (B) to General Information page 6 Windhoek City Tour. Transfer to airport. TRAVEL INSURANCE B-Breakfast / L-Lunch / D-Dinner

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TOUR DESCRIPTION (subject to change) DAY ITINERARY

01 WINDHOEK – ARRIVAL Dinner On arrival at the Windhoek airport, you will be meet and greet by local guide. A short transfer of approximately 45 minutes takes you to Windhoek. Check in hotel. The rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Windhoek. Windhoek is Namibia’s capital, home to an international airport. 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, including the Alte Feste (Old Fort), the 1896 Christuskirche (Christ Church) and any more… Christuskirche (Christ Church) 02 WINDHOEK – MARIENTAL (KALAHARI DESERT) Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner Travel to south The Kalahari Desert, an exceptionally beautiful living desert 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 . In the afternoon you join a nature Sundowner Drive on the vast private property. A game drive in the reserve with a variety of game such as giraffe, kudu, zebra, oryx, blue-wildebeest, eland and much more. After dinner you will enjoy the clear night skies when you do some star gazing (subject to weather condition). Overnight in Kalahari Desert. Sundowner Drive Mariental, situated in south central Namibia, fringing the Kalahari Desert, lies along the Trans Namib railway and serves as the Hardap Region’s commercial and administrative capital. Located close to magnificent the Hardap Dam, which is the largest reservoir in Namibia.

Sunset Quad Trip 03 MARIENTAL - SOSSUSVLEI Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner This morning you join a local SAN Bushman family on a walk in the Kalahari. The family who will present the lifestyle of a Bushman. Later you will travel from the Kalahari Desert to the Namib Desert. En-route visit the Duwisib Castle - built in 1873, a grand pseudo-medieval looking fortress in the hills of the semi-arid Southern Namib region of Namibia. Today the castle is a museum bearing most of the original furniture and furnishings. Early afternoon arrive to Sossusvlei. Here you will join a Sunset Quad Trip to view beautiful nature and the sun setting over the desert. Overnight in Sossusvlei. Duwisib Castle

Sossusvlei, where you will find the iconic red sand dunes of the Namib Desert. The clear blue skies contrast with the giant red sand dunes to make this one of the natural wonders of Africa and a photographer’s heaven. Since 21 June 2013, the Sossusvlei is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Namib Desert. 04 SOSSUSVLEI Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner Early morning dunes visits at the famous Sossusvlei area especially at sunrise the towering dunes show the most beautiful shapes and contrast of colour. Visit Dead Vlei an enclosed clay pan surrounded by sand dunes of the Namib Desert and Dune 45 renowned for its elegant shape, which, along with its close proximity to the road, has earned itself the distinction of ‘most photographed dune in the world’. In the late morning visit Sesriem Canyon, located approximately 4.5km from the entrance gate of the Namib-Naukluft National Park. Here you have the option to do a 40minute scenic flight (approx. NAD2142@RM650) or a 45minute helicopter flight Sesriem Canyon (approx.NAD3288 @ RM950) over the dunes and canyon. Overnight in Sossusvlei.

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DAY ITINERARY

05 SOSSUSVLEI – WALVIS BAY Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner Morning cross the Tropic of Capricorn, is the circle of latitude that contains the subsolar point on the December (or southern) solstice. It is thus the southernmost latitude where the Sun can be directly overhead. Its northern equivalent is the Tropic of Cancer. Travel through the Kuiseb Pass and Kuiseb Canyons, the Moon Landscape and the Welwitschia Plains. Arriving at Walvis Bay, you take a leg stretcher walk along the lagoon, where you will find many Flamingos, Pelicans and other Aquatic Birds. Overnight in Walvis Bay. Walvis Bay Lagoon Walvis Bay, (‘Whale Bay’) is 3rd largest town in Namibia. The town known for its natural lagoon, striking orange sand dunes and wealth of outdoor activities, including fishing, bird-watching, sailing, sandboarding, swimming, surfing and golf. Walvis Bay has more mild climate than the neighboring coastal towns with many hours of sunshine. 06 WALVIS BAY Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner At 08.00am transfer to waterfront for your boat cruise. On board enjoy sparkling wine, fresh oysters, snacks and drinks. At around 12.00 noon arrive at the Waterfront. Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon you join Living Desert Tour, a unique 4x4 adventure drive through the dunes is an amazing experience. The tour takes you from the vegetated, life-rich eastern side of the dunes, right through the dunes to the Atlantic Ocean on the western side of the dune belt. Overnight in Walvis Bay. 4x4 Living Desert Tour 07 WALVIS BAY – WINDHOEK Breakfast /Lunch/Dinner Your tour continues along the coastal road between the Dunes of the Namib Desert and the Atlantic Ocean, to the coastal town of Swakopmund, founded in 1892 as the main harbour for , now a seaside resort, the quirky mix of German and Namibian influences, colonial-era buildings and the cool sea breeze make it very popular. After a city tour, you have time for shopping. Lunch at local restaurant next to the Swakopmund jetty. Afternoon guided drive to Windhoek. Farwell dinner at famous Joe’s Beerhouse where they served Namibian cuisine. Swakopmund town Overnight in Windhoek.

08 WINDHOEK – DEPARTURE Breakfast This morning city tour of Windhoek. Drive through the capital to various viewpoints at the , the Christuskirche (Christ Church) a historic landmark and Lutheran church in Windhoek, the "ink palace" house of parliament, the parliament garden, the state house, the Independence Avenue, the train station and a drive through Katutura Township. After city tour, transfer to Windhoek airport for departure.

Note: Whidhoek City tour can arrange on first day, subject to arrival flight time Katutura Township

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Hotel Description (for guideline only) WINDHOEK AVANI WINDHOEK HOTEL & CASINO Gustav Voigts Centre, 129 Independence Avenue, Windhoek, Namibia Tel.: +264 614 2800000 https://www.avanihotels.com/en/windhoek/

173 rooms – Located in the heart of Windhoek, is a five-minute walk from Zoo Park, Alte Feste and are within a 10-minute walk. 35-minute drive to Hosea Kutako International Airport

KALAHARI DESERT LAPA LANGE GAME LODGE M29 Rd, Mariental 9000 Namibia Tel:+264 (0) 63 241 801 https://gamelodgenamibia.com/ 67 unit- Located in South Central Namibia, 4km from the Kalahari Desert, features game drives and wildlife encounters at its water hole. SOSSUVLEI LE MIRAGE RESORT & SPA C27, Sesriem, Namib Desert, Namibia Tel.: +264 (0)63 68 3019 https://www.mirage-lodge.com/en/ 29 rooms - Located at 21 km from the Sesriem gate to Sossusvlei, the ideal place to stay when you want to visit the highest dunes in the world!

WALVIS BAY FLAMINGO VILLAS BOUTIQUE HOTEL 30 Kavambo Nujoma Drive, Meersig, Walvis Bay, Namibia, 9000 Tel.: +264 64 205631 http://www.flamingovillana.com/

27 rooms - Nestled on the edge of the tidal lagoon of Walvis Bay, surrounded by scores of Lesser and Greater Flamingos – lies an undiscovered gemstone.

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General Information (guideline only)

NAMIBIA - official name “Republic of Nambia”, a country in southwest Africa, is distinguished by the Namib Desert along its Atlantic Ocean coast. The country is home to diverse wildlife, including a significant cheetah population. Central Region - Dominated by Windhoek, Namibia's capital city. Surrounded by two desserts, the Namib Desert to the west and the Kalahari to the east. Just outside of the city are many wildlife reserves, perfect for relaxing and viewing game. Namib Coastal - Red dunes, vast plains and rugged mountains make up the serene landscape between the inhospitable Namib Desert and the escarpment of the interior plateau. The majority of this region is occupied by the Namib-Naukluft Park, home to both Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. Further north, Swakopmund & Walvis Bay both possess a resort town atmosphere attracting both tourists and locals, offering plenty of opportunities to play in the surrounding dunes and ocean

Capital Windhoek (largest city) Currency Namibia Dollar (NAD) and South African Rand (ZAR) are the only legal tender in Namibia and can be used freely to purchase goods and services Namibian Dollar (NAD or N$) Coins : 5, 10, 50 cents, N$1, N$5, N$10 / Banknotes : $10, $20, $50, $100, $200 South African Rand (ZAR) Coins: 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, R1, R2, and R5 / Banknotes include R10, R20, R50, R100, R200 Banking Hours Mon-Fri 09:00-15:30, Sat 09:00-11:00. Credit Card American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted Languages English, German, Afrikaans, Oshiwambo, Rukwangari, Silozi, Otjiherero, Damara, Nama, Khisan and Setswana International Airport  Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) – 45kms east of Windhoek Time Zone UTC+2 , Namibia is six [6] hours ahead of Malaysia International Dialing Code +00 264 (country code) 61 (Windhoek) Visa Tourist visa is not require for Malaysian passport for a stay up to 90 days

Average Temperature Windhock °Celsius Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec High 30 29 27 26 23 21 21 24 28 29 30 31 Low 18 17 16 13 10 7 7 9 12 15 16 17 Sossusvlei High 34 35 35 33 30 27 27 28 32 33 34 34 Low 17 18 18 15 11 6 6 7 10 12 14 15 Walvis Bay High 29 30 32 32 31 29 28 28 29 29 29 29 Low 16 17 18 17 13 9 8 9 11 12 14 15

Winter (Dry Season) : May to October (best time travel May-Aug, October hottest) Summer (Wet Season) : November to April

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Clothing Guideline . Winter (May to October): on the coast, bring spring/autumn clothes, and a sweatshirt or sweater and a jacket. In Windhoek and the plateau, bring spring/autumn clothes, being ready to add or remove the outer layer; a sweater, a hat and a warm jacket for the evening.

. Summer (December to April): along the coast, bring spring/autumn clothes, a T-shirt, a shirt, a

sweatshirt, and a light jacket. In Windhoek and the plateau, light clothes for the day, a sun hat,

a sweatshirt for the evening, and a light raincoat or umbrella.

What to Pack *A First-Aid Kit with insect repellent, malaria prophylaxis, bandages, diarrhea medication, etc. * Sun block, moisturizing lotion, lip balm and a hat * Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots * Swimsuits * Binoculars * Battery-operated or conventional razors if visiting remote areas * Flashlight * Emergency numbers and contacts * A good camera * Rehydrating solutions or concentrates Electricity 220 volts AC, 50hz. A travel adaptor with multi-converter advisable to bring along

Yellow Fever & Malaria Yellow Fever Vaccination Vaccination There is no risk of yellow fever in Namibia. If you arrive from a country where yellow fever vaccinations are mandatory, proof of immunization is required. If passengers feel more comfortable to take it, below link is the approved center for Yellow Fever vaccination http://www.moh.gov.my/moh/resources/Info%20kesihatan/Yellow%20Fever/Yellow_Fever_Travel_Advisory _and_Approved_Vaccination_Centres_in_Malaysia_(updated_until_August_2019).pdf 1. Malaysians are advised to take the vaccination at least 15 days before the date of departure to countries with risk of Yellow Fever transmission for protection against infection. 2. To carry the international certificate of vaccination during travel for health check. 3. To get the vaccination against Yellow Fever disease at the Approved Yellow Fever vaccinating Centres in Malaysia. 4. To report to Entry Point Health Office on arrival in Malaysia for health check. Malaria Vaccination The risk is small in the area between Otjiwarongo and Windhoek. This does not mean, however, that you should not use mosquito repellent. The coast, the Namib Desert and the south are regarded as almost risk-free If passengers feel more comfortable to take it, approach any of the clinic or hospital for the vaccination

Tax and Customs General Sales Tax (GST) in Namibia is 15% on goods and services. Bona fide tourists to Namibia are exempt from paying sales duty or excise duty on luxury items. Visitors may reclaim VAT at Hosea Kutako International Airport, Eros Airport and Walvis Bay Airport. High Commission of No. 63 Jan Jonker Street, Klein Windhoek PO Box 312,Windhoek Malaysia in Windhoek Tel.: (+264-61) 259 342 /344 Email: [email protected] http://www.kln.gov.my/web/nam_windhoek/

Namibia Tourism Website http://www.namibiatourism.com.na/

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TERMS & CONDITIONS Passengers are deemed to have read, understood and accepted the following:- Package Price Quoted in Ringgit Malaysia (RM), subject to currency fluctuation. Validity of prices is seasonal and subject to change without prior notice. Child (3-11yrs) rates are applicable when child are occupying a room with at least two adult. Deposit & Payment A deposit of RM2,000.00 per person is required when booking is made (subject to change based on travel dates). Receipt for deposit is valid for three (3) months from the date of issued. The deposit forms part of your final payment. Balance (final payment) must be made 40 days prior to departure (subject to confirmation of tour package). Failure to comply with this may result in an automatic cancellation of your reservations and forfeiture of your deposit. Accommodation Bedding various from hotel to hotel, but the following usually apply:- Single – consist 1 Queen Bed Double – consist 1 Queen/King Bed Twin – consist 2 Single Beds Triple – consist 1 Double Bed & 1 rollaway bed / 3 Single beds If a rollaway bed is required, extra charge applies. Most hotels will not put more than one rollaway in a room. Baby cots can be requested in advance and if extra charge applies, passenger must pay directly to hotel. Hotel Check In/Out Times Standard check in time is after 1500hrs and check out is before 1100hrs. Amendment Charges An administrative fee of RM100 will be charged for each subsequent amendment made after the confirmation. Any other cost arising from the amendment will be borne by the passenger. No amendment can be made within 40 days prior to departure. A change on the entire booking is considered as a cancellation and is subject to cancellation charges. Cancellation Charges You may cancel your booking at any time. Cancellation must be made in writing to avoid any misunderstanding. If your cancellation is received by the company more than 40 days prior to your departure, forfeiture of deposit and administration fee of RM100 per person will be levied. If your notice of cancellation is received less than 40 days prior to departure, the following cancellation charges will apply.

Cancellation Received Cancellation Fee More than 40 days prior to departure : Forfeiture of the Deposit Between 40 to 31 days prior to departure: 30% of tour price Between 30 to 21 days prior to departure: 50% of tour price Between 20 to 0 days prior to departure: 100 % of tour price

Refund No refund will be made for unused tickets or any other unutilized portion of the inclusions. Request for refund as a result of changes to the package must make in writing and an administrative fee of RM100 per person applies in additional to the supplier's cancellation fee. Refunds are payable only through the original booking agent. General Information The company reserves the right to substitute or alter similarly priced accommodation, services and itineraries when necessary and there shall be no refund in such situation. Responsibility The company acts only as an agent and does not manage or control or operate any suppliers of services. The Company assumes no liability for any loss, injury, damage, accident, delay or irregularity which may cause by these events - Acts of God, natural disasters, civil & military disorders, industrial disputes and any cause beyond the reasonable control of any company or person engaged in carrying out the arrangements made. Reservations All reservations are subject to space availability and confirmation. Customer’s Responsibilities • Travel Insurance - a coverage to cover medical expenses arising through illness or accident prior to or during the holiday and loss of the holiday and loss of holiday monies cancellation or curtailment of holiday for insurable reasons. • Passport & Visas - to be in possession of a valid passport and whatever necessary immigration documentation may be required by the country (ies) for the duration of the holiday. Passport must have minimum validity of at least six [6] months from the date of your return to Malaysia. Passport must have 2 side by side blank pages per country in Africa. Visa Tourist visa is not required for Malaysian passport for a stay up to 90 days.

Harpers Travel (M) Sdn Bhd Lobby Level, Menara Melawangi, Amcorp Trade Centre, 18 Persiaran Barat, 46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor DE, Malaysia. (A Member of Amcorp Group Berhad) Tel: +[603] 7947 1388 Fax: +[603] 7947 1355 Email: [email protected] 7 Co. No. 13564-K/KKKP.0421 www.harperstravel.com