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ITINERARY AND PROGRAM
Okonjima Nature Reserve - Etosha National Park - Damaraland - Swakopmund - Namib
8 Days / 7 Nights
8-14 Persons
Reference: AWTGRMAY16
Tour Dates:
07 May 2016 - 14 May 2016
GUIDED TOUR WITH ITALIAN MOTHER TOUNGUE GUIDE
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Address:13 Brits Street-Klein Windhoek: PO BOX 87391- Eros - Windhoek - Namibia
Contact: +264 (0)81 716 3593 Email [email protected] Website:www.africanworldtour.com
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Overview:
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SUMMARY ITINERARY:
Day 1:
Waterberg Region
(Sat, 7 May)
Arrival at 6 am at Hosea Kutako Int. Airport in Windhoek where you will meet your tour guide.
After the meet and greet your adventure will start and you will be lead to Waterberg ( ca 2 hours drive).
The Waterberg Region incorporates the Waterberg Plateau National Park and the farming districts from
Outjo and Otjiwarongo in the west to Grootfontein and Tsumeb in the west.
Overnight: Waterberg Region – Okonjima Nature Reserve
Halfway between Windhoek and Etosha lies the well-known Okonjima Nature Reserve. The 22 000 ha
Nature Reserve is surrounded by 96 km of fence and was finally completed in 2010. Okonjima is home to
AFRICAT, a Carnivore Conservation, which gives the captive carnivores a second chance to be released
back into the wild and to take the time it needs, to become a completely independent hunter - in a protected
area right in the middle of commercial farmland! Also in the Reserve is a 2000 ha 'safe' zone around Plains
Camp, Bush Camp, Bush Suite, the Omboroko Campsite as well as the PAWS Environmental Education
Centre.
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The NEW, Plains Camp design honours the Okonjima cattle-farming history. In the early 1920’s, Okonjima
became a cattle farm and was bought by Val (VJ) & Rose Hanssen in 1970. They were well-established
Brahman breeders and continued to farm cattle until the need for solutions to increasing livestock losses
became pertinent and post-independence interest in Namibia as a tourist destination, escalated. In 1993, the
herds of Brahman and Jersey cattle were sold, changing the face of Okonjima as well as that of Carnivore
Conservation! STANDARD ROOMS:
Each of the 14 Standard Rooms enjoy a view across the Okonjima grass plains!
VIEW ROOMS:
The 10 exclusive and spacious View Rooms, all have a view across the Okonjima grass plains!
The OKONJIMA activities include tracking rehabilitated carnivores on foot; visiting the AfriCat Carnivore
Care & Information Centre; tracking leopards from a game–viewing vehicle. OKONJIMA also offers a
guided Bushman Trail.
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High Recommended- activities has to be booked directly at the reception on the day of arrival:
A visit at Carnivore Conservation Fund
Cheetah Track Walk
Leopard Track Walk
Conservation Fund
The Conservation Fund was founded in 1990 by Dr. Laurie Marker. CCF's mission is to be an internationally recognised centre of excellence in research and education on cheetahs and their eco-systems, working with all stakeholders to achieve best practice in the conservation and management of the world's cheetahs. As Namibia has the largest and healthiest population of cheetahs left in the world, CCF's International Research and Education Centre is based in Namibia, near Otjiwarongo. The large modern Education Centre houses a museum that provides visitors and students the opportunity to learn more about the behaviour and biology of the cheetah, and the Namibian ecosystem that supports Africa's most endangered cat species. The excellent graphics and interactive displays in the centre bring the visitor through the history of the cheetah from pre-history to
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modern times, and explain how their range and numbers have diminished. A small fee for visiting the centre is required, the funds go back into the conservation efforts of the CCF. Monday through Sunday from 9.00am to 5.00pm.
Included
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Day 2&3: Etosha National Park (Sun, 8 May and Mon, 9 May)
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.
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Overnight: Rest Camp
The rest camp is located 17 km from the southern entrance of the park, and famous for its flood-lit
waterhole, where visitors can observe at close quarters a spectacle of wildlife congregating and interacting.
Accommodation is provided to suit every need, in premier bush chalets overlooking the waterhole; bush
chalets and double rooms; or family chalets. Other facilities include a restaurant, bar, shop, swimming pool,
kiosk and camping facilities.
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Activities included
Morning and Evening Game Drives with your tour guide
Etosha Game Drive
Game drive through Etosha National Park searching for predators, plains game, reptiles & birds.
Game drives are conducted in custom built safari vehicles with a pop-up roof and large opening windows to
maximize photographic opportunities.
Depending on the time of year, these game drives take many different routes, but most often focus around
the waterholes where you are most likely to see a variety of wildlife taking the chance to get a drink and
swim.
Included
Game Drives, Bed and Breakfast
Day 4:
Mountain Camp, Damaraland
(Tue, 10 May)
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: Mountain Camp
The Mountain Camp has 5 safari tents, and a campsite that caters to a maximum of 12 people on the
campsite. There is a small restaurant, a sundowner terrace with a spectacular view and a small souvenir
shop.
The safari tents are built against the mountains and overlook the riverbed or the camp. Each tent has its own
parking place and lies at quite a distance from the neighboring tents. The restaurant is within walking
distance. Breakfast is included, but you are also more than welcome for lunch and dinner, or just a drink.
The campsite is spacious and lies at the riverbed. There are enough trees, so there is always shade and
privacy. There is a bush shower with only ‘cold’ water (heated by the sun) and a flush toilet. The restaurant
is within walking distance; here you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner or just a drink. Each campsite has its
own fire place/BBQ area, so it is also possible to prepare your own meal. Be sure you take enough food with
you, there is no supermarket in the area.
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Included
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, visit of Twyfelfontein
High Recommended- activities has to be booked directly at the reception on the day of arrival:
Walking Excursions
Day 5&6: Swakopmund ( Wed, 11 May & Thu,12 May)
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.
From Swakopmund a visit to Walvis Bay (‘Whale Bay’) is a MUST STOP, Namibia’s principal harbour and
one of the country’s most popular tourist centres, known for its natural lagoon, striking orange sand dunes
and wealth of outdoor activities, including fishing, bird-watching, sailing, sandboarding, skydiving,swimming, surfing and golf. Located just outside town is Dune 7 one of the largest sand dunes in the
world, offering fantastic views from the crest for those with the energy to climb it. and Moon Landscape
combined with Welwitschia Drive.
Overnight: Guesthouse, Swakopmund
Offering exclusive luxury in the heart of the Namib Desert this guesthouse is a superb choice of
accommodations in Namibia. The accommodation is a modern and sophisticated guesthouse, located just
200 m from Swakopmund Beach. Offering stylish, affordable beach accommodations, it is the ideal location
from which to experience the attractions of this popular seaside city. It’s a hotel that complements your
travel style. The guesthouse provides an authentic Namibia experience, offering personalized service, warm
hospitality and local food specialities. We also have an airy breakfast room, entertainment area and fireplace.
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Included
Bed & Breakfast, visit of Moon landscape and Welwitchia, Kristall Gallery
High Recommended- activities has to be pre-booked in advance for groups:
Fishing, Hot -air Ballooning, Paragliding, sand-Boarding, Camel riding, Kayaking, Scenic Flight,
Skydiving, Quad-bike tours, Go-kart racing, Living Desert Tour, Dolphin and Seal cruises, Sandwich
Harbour 4x4 drive,
Pelican Point Kayak Tour ( Walwis Bay)
Day 7:
Desert of Namib (Fri, 13 May)
Namib
The Namib is the world’s oldest desert, and although it stretches along the entire length of Namibia’s
coastline, the Namib commonly refers to the vast sea of sand from Luderitz to Swakopmund. For a big
sandy desert the scenery is remarkably varied, with the giant red dunes of Sossusvlei being the most famous
part.
Because of how old it is the Namib is home to numerous species that don’t occur elsewhere and although no
humans live in the desert an amazing array of flora and fauna manages to survive here. Famous species
include the Welwitschia – a living fossil plant, endemic chameleons, fur seals along the coast, brown hyenas,
jackals and remarkably one of Africa’s largest antelope the Gemsbok. The name Namib is of Nama origin
and means "vast place" and vast it certainly is.
Overnight: Desert Lodge
This Desert Lodge, located on a 12,000-hectare property on the edge of the Namib Desert, consists of
unique, semi-subterranean rock “igloos” aesthetically integrated with the natural surroundings.
Accommodation consists of 16 fully equipped standard double rooms and 3 suites with views over the
desert. Aside from lying by the pool and enjoying the spectacular view activities include hiking to the
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Address:13 Brits Street-Klein Windhoek: PO BOX 87391- Eros - Windhoek - Namibia
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natural springs in the Gaub and Ubib canyons, 4 hour 4 x 4 drives to the rock art cave paintings or simply
enjoying a 2 hour sundowner drive.
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Included
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, Sossusvlei and Dune 45
Day 12:
Departure (Sat, 14 May)
MORNING: Check out from your lodge and direction to Windhoek.
Optional Day Tour in Windhoek (to arrange prior with your tour guide), Katutura Town Ship, Penduka,
Soweto Market, Orlindi Orphanage Center
Transfer to Hosea Kutako Int, Airport for departure at 5.00 pm.
Included in the price:
Accomodations, meals as specified
Transfer to/from Hosea Kutako Int. Airport
Italian Tour Guide x 8 days
Tour Guide ‘s meals,accommodations and activities as specified in the program
Van rental x 8 days
Fuel and surcharge x 8 days
Vat 15% and Levy 1%
Excluded in the price:
International flights
Meals in Etosha National Park and Swakopmund
Travel and Medical Insurance (mandatory)
National Park entrance fees
Optional activities on request as specified in the program must be pre-booked
Tips
NB:This quotation is rated in Rand and is subject to availability for accommodation and exchange fluctuation.
Proposal Valid until 31st of January 2016
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Address:13 Brits Street-Klein Windhoek: PO BOX 87391- Eros - Windhoek - Namibia
Contact: +264 (0)81 716 3593 Email [email protected] Website:www.africanworldtour.com
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Grand tot with 8 pax = R 15,704.00 per person sharing (exc at 16/12/2015 = 957.00 EURO)
Grand tot with 14 pax= R 12,621.00 per person sharing (ex at 16/12/2015= 767.00 EURO)
African World Tour CC Reg No.. CC/2014/01756
Address:13 Brits Street-Klein Windhoek: PO BOX 87391- Eros - Windhoek - Namibia
Contact: +264 (0)81 716 3593 Email [email protected] Website:www.africanworldtour.com