Offroad Tours & Safaris P.O.Box 1038 Windhoek Namibia [email protected] [email protected] Tel: +264 61 237 935 www.windhoek-carhire.com www.offroadtours-namibia.de Fax: +264 61 258 972 Cell: +264 81 124 2854 & +264 81 124 2855 8 days Damaraland Guided Self Drive - Camping Safari Namibia Day 1) The Tour starts either from Solitair ( as an extension trip from the Namib Desert Crossing) or starting from Windhoek, travelling to Swakopmund at the Atlantic Coast. Time for supply shopping, a swim in the ocean or to explore the town. This coastal resort with its colonial architecture has a special laid back atmosphere and the opportunity for lots of activities. O/N at a Bed & Breakfast/ Pension – Swakopmund Day 2) Swakopmund/Walvis Bay. You may wish to join one of the many activities offered in the area: quad- biking, sand-boarding, scenic flights, boat-cruises, etc – all activities are optional (extra) and can be arranged. O/N at a Bed & Breakfast/ Pension – Swakopmund Day 3) We depart along the coastline on salt roads to Cape Cross (120 km) where we visit the famous Cape fur seal colony which number over 100000 animals. The Portuguese sailor, Diego Cao, was the first European to set foot on South West African soil and erected a cross at this spot. Further north lies the Skeleton Coast National Park, where many seafarers and ships got stranded. We turn inland at Mile 105 into the rugged Damaraland with its scenic hills and rollercoaster gravel roads. We camp in the wilderness near Messum Crater. Day 4) The journey leads us over the picturesque Gobobeb Mountains along the Brandberg Mountain, which is the highest elevation in Namibia (2573m) Desert adapted animals like Springbok, Oryx, Ostrich and bat- eared foxes are often seen during the trip. The Welwitschia fossil plant and euphorbias grow abundantly in this dry and rocky region. Along the way we meet the small miners who dig for crystals and semi precious stones. We carry on through the dry river bed of the Ugab River towards the north and to a lonely desert fountain (Gai Ais) which is a green oasis in an otherwise desolate landscape. We camp in the wilderness again. Day 5) Today we shall experience some more adventurous driving through the Huab River bed, which is the home of the rare Desert Elephants, which number around 600 in the Kunene region. There are only two groups of desert dwelling elephants in the world, one in Mali and the other in Namibia! These elephants have adapted to their dry and often sandy conditions by having smaller body mass and larger feet in comparison to other elephants. We spend some time watching these majestic animals and make our camp in the riverbed. Day 6 & 7) Continuing our trip through picturesque landscapes we arrive at the mainroad C39 again where we camp at Camp Xaragu ( 78 km west of Khorixas). We sped today and the next day exploring the sights in the vicinity, visiting the popular rock paintings of Twyfelfontein, the ”Petrified Forest”, the ”Burnt Mountain“ and the ”Organ Pipes“.Twyfelfontein ("Doubtful Fountain"), features over 3000 rock engravings. This special site has been declared a „World Heritage Site‟ in 2007 by UNESCO. O/N Camp Xaragu Day 8) Departure back to Windhoek. We travel via Uis, Omaruru, Wilhelmstal, Okahandja back to Windhoek. 8 days Damaraland Included: 8 days tour with a rental vehicle inclusive of standard insurance and all camping equipment, leading vehicle with guide(s) and radio transmitter, all meals on tour, entrance permits, camping fees, 2 nights on BB Basis at a guesthouse in Swakopmund Rental vehicle includes unlimited km (Toyota Hilux 2.7i Double Cab or Nissan DBL Cab 2.4) Fee for second driver, 2 spare tires, tool kit, cleaning of vehicle after the tour; capacity of petrol tank = 150L; Excluded: Petrol, own drinks, accommodation in Windhoek after the tour. Dinners & lunches & excursions in Swakopmund. The excess of ZAR/N$20 000 for the rental vehicle which includes standard insurance has to be guaranteed by credit card: Following extra payable amounts reduce the excess Excess reduction to N$10 000 – pay ZAR/N$120 per day extra (netto). No excess (i.e. full insurance inclusive of tires and windscreen cover) – pay ZAR/N$250 per day extra (netto) (however, it excludes gross negligence) Please note: Due to the nature of this adventure trip we reserve the right to stay flexible in the routing at all times. If changes due to weather, road-conditions or vehicle problems are necessary, the itinerary may be adjusted during the trip. The Safari can be booked at any date according to clients requests. The proposed dates will than be promoted actively until minimum numbers of at least 6 passengers have been reached. If minimum pax nr cannot be reached, the safari price has to be adjusted to accommodate less passengers. OFFROAD TOURS & SAFARIS Namibia .