NAMIBIA SELF DRIVE

from $ 11 NIGHT/12 DAY VACATION 1799* Namibia is a land of wide and sunny skies, seemingly endless stretches of golden desert dunes and other-worldly rocky per person based on plains. The combination of a vast country, largely untouched by man, and a relatively tiny population, makes Namibia the ultimate getaway. double occupancy

INCLUSIONS • 12 days Avis Car Hire, group B (VW Polo Vivo or similar) • One night accommodation in Omaruru • Two nights accommodation in Windhoek (1 night pre tour • Two nights accommodation in Swakopmund. / 1 night post tour) • Two nights accommodation in Sossusvlei • One night accommodation in Okonjima Game Reserve • Breakfast daily • Three nights accommodation in Etosha National Park ITINERARY Day 1: Windhoek - On arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek, please proceed to the Avis Car Hire depot to collect your rental car and drive to your accommodation. The rest of the afternoon is yours at leisure. Day 2: Okonjima Game Reserve - After breakfast leave Windhoek and drive north to your first destination, Okonjima Game Reserve in the Otjozondjupa Region. Okonjima is nestled among the “Omboroko Mountains” and roughly translated means “Place of the baboons”. In the afternoon you have the option to visit the Cheetah Project and learn more about these endangered animals. Days: 3 - 5: Etosha National Park - Today you will travel to Namibia’s well-known Highlight of the North – Etosha National Park. Your accommodation is just outside Etosha Park. You will be able to embark on optional game drives through the park hopefully spotting a variety of wildlife during your stay. The resorts also offer fabulous floodlit waterholes, which provide excellent game viewing at night. Day 6: Omaruru - This morning bid farewell to the wild animals of Etosha and head to Kamanjab where you have the opportunity to visit a local Himba village. Experience the milking ceremony and the smoke bath, and learn about their beliefs surrounding the holy fire, their ancestors and herbal medicine. Continue on to the town of Omaruru where you stay overnight. Day 7 & 8: Swakopmund - After breakfast, continue to Spitzkoppe – an iconic group of curved, granite mountains with vivid colors. Perhaps take a walk amongst the boulders to view the ancient Bushmen paintings and engravings. After, continue south west from the dry interior of Namibia to the charming coastal town of Swakopmund. Partake in the many optional activities or just soak up the atmosphere of this quaint German town and enjoy its beauty and beaches. Day 9 & 10: Sossusvlei - An early morning start takes you south through Walvis Bay on your way to the Namib Naukluft National Park. Perhaps make a stop in Solitaire where you will have a chance to sample their world renowned Apple Crumble. That evening you have the opportunity to embark on a wild cat walk at the lodge. The next morning it is advisable to wake up early in order to visit the world’s highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. We also recommend a stop to view the Sesriem Canyon, which was carved millions of years ago by the Tsauchab River. Day 11: Windhoek - Today you leave the desert behind you and travel back to Windhoek, through the beautiful countryside. Once you arrive the rest of the afternoon can be spent at leisure. Day 12: Depart - This morning after breakfast, drive to Windhoek International Airport to drop off your rental car in time for your departure flight.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: *Prices are quoted in USD and are ‘from’, per person, based on double occupancy and based on departures December 1, 2020 – March 31, 2021. Single supplements apply. Cancellation penalties apply please check our terms & conditions for full details. Prices are current as of July 21, 2020 and may differ when you book your travel and are not guaranteed until full payment is received and processed. All pricing is strictly subject to availability. All prices, itineraries and routing are subject to change without notice. Please call for our current prices. CA CST: 2076233-40 | WA ID: 601 684 531 | PC-1282498.

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ABOUT NAMIBIA Namibia is a land of wide and sunny skies, seemingly endless stretches of golden desert dunes and other-worldly rocky plains. The combination of a vast country, largely untouched by man, and a relatively tiny population, makes Namibia the ultimate getaway.

WHEN TO GO LANGUAGE AND PEOPLE Namibia’s peak season runs from July to October. This has traditionally The official language is English. German and Afrikaans are also widely coincided with ‘winter game viewing’ in Etosha. Namibia is exceptionally used and there are numerous African languages and dialects which fall busy and popular during these months. Temperatures are more moderate, into two main groups, namely Bantu and Khoisan. German is spoken nights are cool and days are warm and sunny. It’s usually the most popular widely in Swakopmund. time to visit Namibia because the game viewing in Etosha, Damaraland, the Skeleton Coast and Caprivi is at its best. However, the lodges and CURRENCY hotels are often full and availability is exceptionally limited. Booking well The currency in Namibia is the Namibian Dollar (NAM$), which is fixed in advance is absolutely critical to the success of planning your trip at this to and therefore equivalent to the South African Rand (ZAR). The time of year. Namibian Dollar and South African Rand are the only legal tender in Namibia and can be used freely to purchase goods and services. Travelling outside of these times means better availability and lower off season rates. MEDICATIONS Namibia is a hot country with very little rain; the rain that does fall from Travelers entering Namibia from countries where yellow fever is endemic December to February takes the form of short sharp thundershowers. are required to present their yellow World Health Organization (WHO) vaccination record. DOCUMENTATION All visitors to Namibia must have a passport which is valid for at least 6 months beyond their intended departure date from Namibia. Visitors to Namibia must ensure they have sufficient blank VISA pages (not endorsement pages) in their passports, with at least two consecutive/ side by side blank pages. Our recommendation is 4 pages for travelers transiting South Africa. If there is insufficient space in the passport then entry into a country could be denied. Visitors must also be in possession of outward travel documents and have sufficient funds for the duration of their stay.

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