Elephant – Whole Namibia in 21 Day 'S Self-Drive Tour
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Elephant – Whole Namibia in 21 Day ‘s Self-drive Tour Starts/ends: Windhoek Accommodation 1 night Olive Grove Guesthouse DBB 2 night Kalahari Anib Lodge DBB & Sundowner Tour 1 night Fishriver Canon Lodge DBB 2 nights Klein Aus Vista Eagle’s Nest DBB 1 night Namtib Guestfarm DBB 2 nights Sossus dune Lodge DBB & Guided Sossus Tour 2 nights Namib Guesthouse BB & Living Desert Tour 1 night Terrace Bay DBB 2 nights Palmwag Lodge DBB & Scenic Drive 1 night Hobatere Lodge DBB 2 nights Okaukuejo DBB 1 night Onguma Bush Camp DBB 2 nights Waterberg Plateau Camp DBB Day 1 1 night at the Olive Grove Guesthouse – Windhoek Pick up your rental car upon arrival at Windhoek International Airport and set off on the easy 45-minute drive to reach Namibia's capital of Windhoek. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the Guesthouse or take an optional City Tour. Late Afternoon you will be picked up from the Guesthouse and taken for Dinner, where the complete tour will be discussed with you. Overnight on Bed & Breakfast with Dinner Day 2 & 3 2 night at Kalahari Anib Lodge – Kalahari Desert Today you drive south to the stunning Kalahari Desert. The lodge is nestled in a lush green oasis under high palm trees, set amidst the red dunes of the Kalahari Desert. This area is notable for the green acacias and yellow grasses that grow in the red sand. In the afternoon a sunset scenic drive through the Gondwana Kalahari Park. Bird watchers can view vultures and marabou storks at the feeding place for carrion birds. Hiking trails into the Kalahari can also be organized here. Overnight on Bed & Breakfast with Dinner Day 4 1 night at Canon Lodge – Fish River Canyon After breakfast you travel further south to the Fish River Canyon . The Canyon Lodge is situated on the 520 square kilometre, privately owned Gondwana Canyon Park. It is only 20kms from the main viewpoint of Fish River Canyon and is built from natural materials, including local rock and thatch roofs. The lodge is an ideal starting point for visits to the Fish River Canyon. In the afternoon a scenic drive to take in the superb scenery in this haunting, arid landscape Overnight on Bed & Breakfast with Dinner Day 5 & 6 2 nights at Klein Aus Vista Desert Horse - South Today you drive to the southern edge of the Namib Naukuft park to Klein-Aus Vista which is about 120km east of Lüderitz. The Namib Desert Wild Horses are often found near the lodge. Full day excursion to Lüderitz, the ghost town of Kolmanskop and the feral horses that have settled near the man-made waterhole at Garub Pan. Overnight on Bed & Breakfast with Dinner Day 7 1 night at Namtib Desert Guestfarm – Tirass Mountains Today we drive north to the Guestfarm Namtib wich is situated at the edge of the Namib Desert in the Tiras Mountains and provides typical farm style service It is a privately owned biosphere reserve, covering an area of some 16, 400ha. The fascinating landscape of the farm, offers an abundance of breath taking views and hosts a wealth of fauna and flora. Overnight on Bed & Breakfast with Dinner Day 8 & 9 2 nights at Sossus Dune Lodge – Sossusvlei You travel further north to the Sossus Dune Lodge in the National Park. Early morning a guided drive to Namibia’s most spectacular attraction. Sossusvlei is characterised by the large red dunes. The dunes here are the highest in the world, reaching almost 400 meters, and provide photographic enthusiasts with wonderful images in the beautiful morning and evening light. Visit the Sesriem Canyon in the afternoon. Overnight on Bed & Breakfast with Dinner Day 10 & 11 2 nights at Swakopmund – Atlantic West Coast You are driving today through the Namib Naukluft Park to Swakopmund. The town itself has a fascinating colonial history and architecture, blended with a good range of restaurants, shops, galleries and an attractive waterfront. The surrounding area can be explored in your hired vehicle and on a wide variety of optional activities such as a seal and dolphin cruise or kayaking trip, and much more. Day 11 you partake in the Living Desert Tour Overnight on Bed & Breakfast Day 12 1 night at Terrace Bay – Skeleton Coast Today you drive north along the Westcoast with a stop at Cape cross, the only place in the world where you can find this huge Cape fur seal colony. En route the coast line there are scores of shipwrecks, some are barely recognizable, and others still in remarkably good condition and provide excellent unequalled maritime photographic opportunities. Your accommodation is the only one inside the Skeleton Coast Park. Overnight on Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Day 13 & 14 2 nights at Palmwag Lodge –Damaraland Today you leave the coast to Damaraland which is one of the most scenic areas in Namibia, a huge, untamed, ruggedly beautiful region that offers the traveller a more adventurous challenge to one of the oldest lodge, nestled in a spectacular landscape with waving palms whispering in the wind, Palmwag Lodge. Day 14 you can explore the walking trails and enjoy nature at its best. PM a guided game drive where you have the unique opportunity to discover and observe the diverse species of Namibia's free-roaming game. Overnight on Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Day 15 1 night at Hobatere – West entrance of Etosha National Park Today you travel to the Westside of the Etosha National Park to Hobatere which is home to a wide selection of Namibia's wildlife and you can expect to see lion, elephant, giraffe, eland and Hartmann's zebra. Nocturnal creatures include aardvark, Cape fox, bat-eared fox, genet and aardwolf. Game viewing is conducted in open-sided safari vehicles in the company of experienced rangers and guides. Overnight on Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Day 16 & 17 2 night at Okaukuejo –Etosha National Park After a late relaxed breakfast you leave and enter the Etosha National Park which is one of Africa's great game parks. With 114 species of mammal and 340 species of bird. Your first game viewing start with entering the Park to Okaukuejo. You are sure to see a great variety of wildlife on your safari. Okaukuejo has a floodlit waterhole that is famous for producing some spectacular wildlife action. Elephants, black rhino and lion frequent the permanent water source and they often do it at the same time. Day 17 take an easy drive yourself around the park between sunrise and sunset to the well positioned waterholes Overnight on Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Day 18 1night at Onguma – East entrance of the Etosha National Park Your last day through the National Park, and another chance to see Africa's big- game animals (including lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, giraffe and rhino), and a myriad of fascinating smaller ones. Meander slowly eastwards through the park, following a network of sandy roads and stopping off at waterholes and game sightings along the way. Your destination is outside the of Etosha National Park at Onguma Bush Camp . Overnight on Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Day 19 & 20 2 nighta at Waterberg –Waterberg Plateau Park Today you are heading south to the Waterberg Plateau Park to Waterberg Rest camp with its diverse habitats. The Waterberg Plateau Park is used as a breeding reserve for Namibia's rare and endangered species including black and white rhino, buffalo, sable and roan antelope, Damara dik-dik, and the Cape vulture. Nature walks are the highlight of the Waterberg Plateau Park. Overnight on Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Day 21 A hearty breakfast will set you in good stead for last shopping at the Windhoek craft market en-route to the Airport Rates are per person sharing a Room Low Season 01.01 – 30-06.2017 High Season 01.07 – 31.12.2017 2 People N$ 42 816.00 2 People N$ 53 293.00 4 People N$ 37 417.00 4 People N$ 46 392.60 Included: The above rates are in Namibia Dollar, which is equivalent to South African Rand 15% VAT and tourism levy Rates are per person sharing a room unless otherwise specified. Quotes for other party sizes (single, triple, families etc.) can be arranged on request Rates are subject to availability and are subject to change without notice All meals and activities as specified. 24 hour emergency assistance Group R - Nissan X trail 2x4 or similar for the duration of your trip, to be collected and dropped off at Windhoek Airport. Excluded: International flights and airport departure taxes. Petrol / Diesel for your rental car. Your hired car is on Super Cover insurance, but excludes under-carriage, sand and water damage. All entry and national park fees. Gratuities and tips (which are optional). Any meals or activities not specified Notes: An upgrade to a larger or 4WD vehicle is easy to arrange; speak to us for assistance .