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9 Days Classic Namibia
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9 Days Classic Namibia
Waterberg Plateau National Park - Etosha National Park - Damaraland - Swakopmund - Southern Namibia - Central
Namibia
9 Days / 8 Nights
Reference: 9 Days Classic Namibia
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Overview
Accommodation
Destination
Waterberg Resort
Waterberg Plateau National
Park
1
B&B
1x Single Room, 1x Guide room
Taleni Etosha Village
Etosha National Park
2
D, B&B
1x Single Room, 1x Guide room
Madisa Camp
Damaraland
1
D, B&B
1x Single Room, 1x Guide
Room
Haus Rosemund Self
Catering
Swakopmund
2
B&B
1x Single Room, 1x Guide
Room
Weltevrede Guest Farm
Southern Namibia
1
D, B&B
1x Single Room, 1x Guide room
Heja Game Lodge
Central Namibia
1
B&B
1x Single Room, 1x Guide
Room
Key
RO: Room only
SC: Self Catering
HB: Half Board
B&B: Bed and breakfast
B, B&L: Bed, breakfast and lunch
D, B&B: Dinner, bed and breakfast
FB: Dinner, bed, breakfast and lunch
FB+: Dinner, bed, breakfast, lunch and activities daily
FI: Fully inclusive
Included
Nissan DC / English Guide / Fuel
Accommodation / Meals as per itinerary
Park Fees
Water in vehicle
Nights Basis
Room Type
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Day 1:
Waterberg Resort, Waterberg Plateau National Park
(Mon, 13 February)
Waterberg Plateau National Park
Named for the springs that emanate from its foothills, the Waterberg Plateau National Park is a fascinating
geological site of compressed sandstone crags, 200-year-old dinosaur footprints, and petrified sand dunes. The
area’s natural water sources make it far more fertile than its environs and the park is blessed with a plethora of plant
and animal species, including leopards, rhinoceros, vultures, cheetahs, bush babies, ferns and fig trees.
Overnight: Waterberg Resort
Waterberg Resort is the gateway to the Waterberg Plateau Park, one of the most spectacular features of the
northern region, towering some 200 meters above the surrounding landscape, with sheer cliffs and fascinating rock
formations. The Waterberg Resort has recently been re-developed. Accommodation is provided in comfortable
premier bush chalets, two and four bed bush chalets and double rooms, all nestled along the base of the Waterberg
Plateau cliffs, among towering trees.
The restaurant, bar and kiosk are housed in the historic Rasthaus, originally built in 1908 and used as a police post
for several years. The open air swimming pool with a view of the Plateau above is the perfect remedy for the weary
guest. The Camp also has a shop and a camping site available.
Included
Bed & Breakfast
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Day 2:
Taleni Etosha Village, Etosha National Park (Tue, 14 February)
Etosha National Park
The Etosha National Park is Namibia's premiere game viewing experience, situated in the northwest of Namibia and
is an area well known for its wildlife. Vegetation ranges from dense bush to open plains attracting a diversity of
wildlife. In the heart of the Park is The Etosha Pan - a shallow depression that covers an area of 5000sq kilometres.
Dry and shimmering for most of the year, the pans fill up with water after good rains to a depth which is seldom
deeper than 1m. In the dry season wildlife is attracted to perennial springs and waterholes that makes for excellent
game viewing.
Within the park are three large public rest camps catering for the more budget orientated traveller. There are
several smaller establishments on the outskirts of the park on private land offering a more intimate and
comprehensive experience. All of these establishments offer excellent value for money.
Overnight: Taleni Etosha Village View iBrochure
Affordable Luxury at Etosha National Park near Okaukuejo
Situated only 2km from the Andersson entrance gate to Etosha National Park, Etosha Village uniquely combines
affordability with comfort, style and exquisite cuisine.
The 40 luxury individual suites offer a fully air-conditioned bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and a patio to enjoy
the beauty that surrounds you. Two small children (under 12) can be accommodated with their parents on a fold-out
sleeper couch in the unit.
Facilities include an open-plan bar with big screen television, 2 sparkling pools plus a kiddie pool, a restaurant
serving delectable cuisine as well as a fully stocked utility and curio shop.
Explore Namibia’s animal kingdom with morning, afternoon or full day Guided Game Drives to Etosha National Park.
Enjoy the Walking Trails on our reserve where various small game can be spotted from the lookout decks and hides.
Sundowner Drives and Stargazing Sessions allow guests to experience the magic of our sunsets and famous star
studded skies.
Let our team whisk you away to an enchanted venue in the Mopane Forest for a magnificent Boma Dinner
Experience for your special function or private dinner.
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Activities
Etosha Pan
Etosha Pan
Aeons ago, Etosha Pan was the bed of a vast lake; today what remains is a glittering, silvery-green salt pan that
stretches across roughly 5000 square kilometres. Etosha is protected by the Etosha Pan National Park surrounded by
savannah plains and woodlands supporting large herds of elephants. When dry, the pan sustains little life except for
the algae that gives it its distinctive colour, and migratory birds that use it as a pit stop, but with heavy rain it
becomes a shallow lake where flamingos breed, pelicans wade and feed, and a variety of mammal species come to
quench their thirst, including leopards, lions, white rhinos, hunting dogs and antelopes.
Included
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Day 3:
Taleni Etosha Village, Etosha National Park (Wed, 15 February)
Included
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
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Day 4:
Madisa Camp, Damaraland (Thu, 16 February)
Damaraland
Huge, untamed and ruggedly beautiful Damaraland is an exceptionally scenic landscape of open plains and
spectacular rock formations. The major attractions are Spitzkoppe, the Brandberg, Twyfelfontein, Vingerklip and the
Petrified Forest.
Overnight: Madisa Camp
Madisa Camp is situated on the D2612 road to Twyfelfontein, a very popular route. The camp is hidden between
amazing rock formations which are scattered with Bushman Paintings and has privy to an ancient Desert Elephant
route that often gets visited by these beautiful giants.
Each spacious campsite has an exquisite view of the Gauntegab River bed and rock formations. The campsites have
individual ablution facilities situated on stilts hidden in the tree tops. The braai facilities also double up as a heater
(donkey system) for hot running water at each open air shower. The camp sites are shaded by large Mopane trees
and have a low rock wall around each site.
The swimming pool and bar area are very welcoming after a long day and give you a chance to rejuvenate and enjoy
your surroundings. It’s also nice to meet fellow travelers and share tails around a communal camp fire at night while
the sky puts on a breath taking show of stars.
Included
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
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Day 5:
Haus Rosemund Self Catering, Swakopmund (Fri, 17 February)
Swakopmund
Founded in 1892 as the main harbour for German South West Africa, Swakopmund is often described as being more
German than Germany. Now a seaside resort, Swakopmund is the capital of the Skeleton Coast tourism area and has
plenty to keep visitors happy. The quirky mix of German and Namibian influences, colonial-era buildings and the cool
sea breeze make it very popular.
Overnight: Haus Rosemund Self Catering
Included
Bed & Breakfast
Day 6:
Included
Bed & Breakfast
Haus Rosemund Self Catering, Swakopmund (Sat, 18 February)
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Day 7:
Weltevrede Guest Farm, Southern Namibia (Sun, 19 February)
Southern Namibia
Southern Namibia offers a harsh but beautiful environment, from the Orange River up to the Central Namibian
highlands and between two deserts Southern Namibia is epitomised by vast, slowly changing landscapes.
Overnight: Weltevrede Guest Farm
Situated in the heart of the Namib Desert, some 300 km south west of Windhoek and bordered on three sides by the
Namib Naukluft Park, Weltevrede Guest Farm is the home of abundant wildlife and gateway to the famed Sossusvlei
dunes and Sesriem Canyon. Nestled amidst a spectacular mix of rugged mountains, shifting dunes, harsh gravel
plains, dusty prehistoric river beds and endless Camel-thorn trees (Acacia Erioloba), you'll find Weltevrede a
welcome oasis of friendly hospitality at the end of your adventuresome day
Activities
Sossusvlei - The Vlei
Dead Vlei
Sesriem Canyon
Sossusvlei - The Vlei
This is the vlei itself where, for now, the waters of the Tsauchab River disappear into the red sands of the Namib.
Dead Vlei
This ancient clay pan was once an oasis, studded with acacias and fed by a river that suddenly changed course,
leaving the earth to dry up along with the trees it previously supported. So dry were the climatic conditions that the
trees never decomposed – instead they were entirely leached of moisture so that today, 900 years later, they remain
as desiccated, blackened sentinels dotting the pan’s cracked surface. Surrounded by the red-pink dunes of the
Namibia Desert, they create a surreal spectacle that is a photographer's dream.
Sesriem Canyon
Sesriem Canyon, a deep chasm carved through the rocks by water, is a striking natural feature of the area that is best
explored on foot. Stony walls rise up sharply on both sides of the canyon, while birds roost in its crags and lizards
dart along the ledges. The canyon’s name was coined when early settlers used it as a water source, using six lengths
of leather (‘ses riem – six thongs) tied together to lower buckets into the water at the base of canyon.
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Included
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
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Day 8:
Heja Game Lodge, Central Namibia
(Mon, 20 February)
Central Namibia
The central Namibian highlands are much cooler and less harsh than the arid lowlands that make up the majority of
the country. This is great cattle ranching country and most tourism facilities have their origins in cattle and more
recently game ranching.
Overnight: Heja Game Lodge
Heja Game Lodge is situated to the east of Windhoek, about 1900 meters above sea level, and is enclosed by the
Auas Mountains in the south and the KhomasHochland and Eros mountains to the north and west. Heja Game Lodge
is the ideal starting point for a ,visit to Namibiasince it is the closest game lodge to Windhoek, and is ideally situated
in the middle between Windhoek and Hosea Kutako International Airport. The lodge overlooks the Hoffnung dam
which is the oldest man-made lake in Namibia.
For the nature enthusiast there is a large variety of different bird species to be found on the lodge and over 2500
head from 13 species of game roam freely on the 20,000 ha farm and surroundings. Visitors can fully enjoy Heja's
tranquil setting in one of the 50 en-suite rooms equipped with air-conditioning and satellite TV.
The à la carte restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes, with game dishes being a specialty. This, coupled with the
ever-popular Chapel on the Hill and Waterfront reception area extending over the lake, makes Heja an ideal and
favored destination. With beautiful surroundings, the simplicity of nature, enough accommodation for all guests and
service excellence makes the Heja Game Lodge an ideal Namibian holiday spot.
Included
Bed & Breakfast
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Day 9:
Departure (Tue, 21 February)
Day Itinerary
Drop off vehicle transfer to Airport by guide
Urgent Contact Numbers
Company Name
Telephone
Email Address
Contact Person
Namvic Tours and Safaris
00264 81 3324524
[email protected]
Lara
Contact Details & Reference Numbers
Service Provider
Ref. Number
Telephone
Address
Heja Game Lodge
+264 61 25 7151
Madisa Camp
+26 81 698 2908
D2612 Road, Damaraland Twyfelfontein, Kunene Region,
Namibia
Taleni Etosha Village
+264 67 333 413
On C38 from Outjo to Okaukuejo (2 km from the
entrance gate to Etosha National Park)
Waterberg Resort
+264-612857170
D2512
Weltevrede Guest
Farm
+264 63 293208
Weltevrede Farm 404
Solitaire
Namibia