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ACTIVITIES and TOURS 02 Windhoek Welcome to Windhoek The charm of the City of Windhoek lies in its harmonious blend of African and European cultures and the friendliness of its people. Since Independence came to the country on 21 March 1990, it has been characterised by a vitality born of a sense of freedom and pride in self. Windhoek is often described as one of the cleanest capitals in Africa and visitors are surprised that this city, considered to be part of deepest Africa, offers all modern amenities that conform to some of the world’s highest standards. These include hotels, banks, post offices, gyms, libraries, museums, car hire companies, health facilities, railway transport, airlines and estate agencies amongst others. 03 CITYWINDHOEK TOUR We visit the Christ Church, a historic landmark that was built following the wars between the Germans, Khoikhoi, Herero and Owambo. The tour continues to The Ink Palace (Tintenpalast), currently the seat of the National Assembly and Parliament Gardens, containing Namibia’s first post-independence monument, a bronze statue of the Herero Chief Hosea Kutako. We visit the Rider Memorial, a controversial monument that honours the soldiers and civilians who died on the German side in the Herero and Namaqua War, as well as the Railway Station, built in a Cape Dutch style, and the Old Fort, designed to serve as headquarters of the imperial German Schutztruppe during the German colonization of South-West Africa. Windhoek City Tour 3 Hours (10h00 or 14h00) Minimum 4 guests @ N$350.00 p/p 04 TOWNSHIP Drive outTOUR to Katutura Township. Created in the late 1950s as an apartheid township. However, before Katutura was developed, most black Namibians lived in a location west of Windhoek in the area now known as Hochland Park. There was great opposition to the move. These objections were both practical and ideological. The original Katutura was much smaller than the Katutura that exists today. Windhoek’s total population is currently around 350 000 people, about 60% of these people live in Katutura. There are many suburbs of Katutura with poignant names such as Soweto, Havana, Babylon and Wanaheda. The tour itself last around 3 hours and is very informative, amongst other places it visits the Penduka Women’s Centre. Penduka is a non-governmental development organisation working with women in Namibia. In the Oshiwambo and Otjiherero languages the word Penduka means “Wake Up!” Through this program they encourage and support women throughout the country to take charge of their lives. Enjoy African delicacies at a local open market including kapana (braai meat) ,Omagungu (mopane worms), Oofukwa (ground nuts) and Onyandi, Oombe and Ondunga (wild fruits and berries). Township Tour for 3 Hours (10h00 or 14h30) Minimum 4 Pax. (Free pick-up at Hotel) @ N$350.00 p/p 05 ! No Persons under the age of 21 Allowed PUBCRAWL Minimum 4 Pax. A tour through the most popular and lively waterholes in (Free pick-up at Hotel) Windhoek. Both in the townships and city centre. Share a cold one with locals and listen to their stories. @ N$450.00 p/p OKAPUKA RANCH TOUR Okapuka Ranch located 30 km outside the city. Gently rolling plains and bush land savannah extend towards the horizon. The land afoot the Otjihavera Mountains is home to a large variety of birds and Game Drive mammals. Game drive Approx. 1.5Hrs. Giraffes, crocodiles, Rhinos, Eland etc. Lion Feeding (when available) (9h30 or 14h30) Minimum 4 Pax (Free pick-up at Hotel) @ N$1 300.00 p/p 06 GOCHEGANAS GAME DRIVE Situated a mere 29 kilometres south east from Windhoek on a hilltop overlooking a spectacular landscape, GOCHEGANAS is a Game Drive RANCH TOUR luxury lodge offering a unique combination of Wildlife, Nature (9h00 or 14h30) and Wellness experiences. With 25 different wildlife species Minimum 4 Pax located on a 6000 hectare Nature Reserve, game drives and (Free Pick-up at Hotel) walking activities are welcomed as an enriching experience. @ N$1 350.00 p/p Game drive Approx. 2.5 hrs. Rhinos, Giraffes, Zebras, Cheetahs, Jackals, leopards, Eland, Oryx, Ostrich, Warthog etc. 07 NAANKUSE GAME LODGE TOUR Set in the stunning African savannah, the award- winning, beautiful N/a’an ku sê (Naankuse) Lodge in Namibia offers an experience that you’ll never forget. Located only thirty minutes from Hosea Kutako International Airport amongst camel thorn trees, riverbeds, and a stone canyon, the Naankuse Lodge is perfectly situated to start or finish your trip to Namibia. With a range of enjoyable activities available, including carnivore feeding tours, and cheetah walks, you are sure to enjoy an unforgettable African holiday with us. Game Drive (9h30 or 14h30) Minimum 4 Pax (Free pick-up at Hotel) @ N$1 300.00 p/p FULL CARNIVORE FEEDING TOUR 1 Approx. 5hrs. Free roaming game. Feed baboons, caracals, lions, cheetahs, African wild dogs and leopards. @ N$1 500.00 p/p 08 BEHIND THE SCENE OF THE PRIMATE FEEDING WILDLIFE RESERVE AND TOUR 2 SANCTUARY Approx. 3.5Hrs. Free roaming game. Feed Approx. 4.5Hrs. Breakfast at the lodge. Walk with African wild dogs and leopards. Get to caracals, meet wildlife sanctuary leader, and learn enter the caracal enclosure and spend time about human-carnivore conflict mitigation, bond with with these magnificent cats. baby baboons. N$1 300.00 p/p @ N$2 400.00 p/p ANCIENT SAN SKILLS CHEETAH EXPERIENCE ACADEMY Enjoy time with our habituated big cats, in the hands of an experienced and knowledgeable guide. Simply Visit San Bushmen in their traditional village and not to be missed! learn about their ancient culture and traditions. Learn about their medicine, how to start a fire and set traps, hunting and tracking skills, watch how @ N$1 725.00 they sing and dance. @ N$1 500.00 p/p BREAKFAST AT HOTEL AT 07H00 DEPARTS FOR THE TOUR AT 07H30. 09 NAKARA LEATHERTOUR We visit the Nakara Leather factory. We know, own and use leather in our daily lives, yet only few of us realize that this product of nature has to go through a long tanning process, before it can be manufactured into upholstery, garments, handbags and accessories. No Admission Fees 10 TOUR DIAMOND WORKS SPARKLING TOUR Witness first hand, the art of diamond cutting and the careful craftsmanship of jewellery manufacturing by our skilled experts – all whilst enjoying a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. View a replica of the iconic Cullinan diamond and discover the history of the Diamond and Gold Trade in South Africa. Our institute boasts a large range of premium loose diamonds and tanzanite, as well as gold and platinum jewellery. No Admission Fees 11 12 Swakopmund Welcome to Swakopmund Sandwiched between Atlantic rollers and the Namib Desert, Swakopmund is one of those great traveller way stations along the African road. At once Namibia’s adventure capital and a surreal colonial remnant, part destination in its own right and part launch pad for an exploration of the Skeleton Coast and Namib Desert, this is a city with as much personality as it has sea frontage. Its half-timbered German architecture, seaside promenades and pervasive Gemütlichkeit (a distinctively German appreciation of comfort and hospitality), Swakopmund, especially out of season, can feel like a holiday town along Germany’s North Sea and Baltic coasts transplanted onto African soil. But the city is also thoroughly African and its multidimensional appeal means that most people end up staying longer than they planned. 13 FULL DAY 4X4 SANDWICH HARBORTOUR Sandwich Harbour, part of the Namib Naukluft Park, it’s a place Approximately 7 Hours many have heard of but very few have ever visited. Giant sand @ N$2 057.00 p/p dunes run straight into the ocean, creating breathtaking sceneries and unique landscapes, just waiting to be discovered! HALF DAY 4X4 SANDWICH HARBOR Approximately 5.5 Hours TOUR @ N$1 936.00 This option is suitable for people on a time restraint, or after enjoying a Marine Cruise. 14 HALF DAY LIVING DESERT TOUR A Living Desert Tour is educational, fun and an unforgettable Approximately 4 Hours experience. You will see the desert and dunes with new eyes. The photographic opportunities are endless too: make sure those @ N$700.00 p/p batteries are charged before you leave! This half-day tour leaves at 8am in the morning, and returns at approximately 1pm. WELWITCHIA & MOONLANDSCAPE This enlightening journey takes you through the ancient canyons of the Moon Valley, one of the most fascinating areas of the DRIVE Namib Desert. Let us take you back millions of years to when these badlands were formed. Learn the intrinsic value of the desert Approximately 5 Hours flora to the indigenous people who once roamed Southern Africa. @ N$700.00 p/p Discover the medicinal and nutritional use of desert adapted flora, and delve into the secrets of the Welwitschia mirabilis. We learn about the desert adapted flora and fauna and how they survive under these harsh conditions by unfolding their many hidden secrets. This informative tour also looks into what we call “the future of the Central Namib”, as we inform our guests about planned future industrial activities as well as existing ones in the area, due to the growth of uranium mining and other related industry. 15 WALVIS BAY LAGOON, SALT WORKS & PELICAN POINT Proin pretium blandit nibh vitae accumsan.TOUR Aliquam consectetur sollicitudin gravida. Sed sed elit at ligula scelerisque tristique a et turpis. Sed sed elit at ligula scelerisque tristique a et turpis. Sed accumsan liberoreo. Approximately 5 Hours @ N$1 598.00 p/p FULL DAY MARINE CRUISE & 4X4 SANDWICH HARBOR COMBOOur Kayak Combo combines the Pelican Point Kayaking Tour with an excursion to Sandwich Harbor.