7 Day Sossusvlei & Etosha National Park
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R5740 + R580/person local payment Single supplement
R580 (Valid 1 NOV 2007- 30 OCT 2008)
2008 Departures: every Monday from Windhoek
From 1 July to 30 October
Combining the towering dunes and oldest desert in the world with Etosha National Park, one of the best game reserves in Africa, this 8 day trip highlights the best of both worlds for those that are limited in the time they have available.
Day 1 DESERT CAMP NEAR SESRIEM –
Departure is from Chameleon Guesthouse and Backpackers at 12h00 noon (a little later in Summer). Driving via Rehoboth and Naukluft we arrive at our camp late afternoon and have a chance to relax and enjoy the views before taking a short walk to the nearby kopjie for sunset looking over the Naukluft mountain range. Overnight in twin share permanent style tents with en suite facilities and private deck. The camp also has a swimming pool and bar to relax around. Dinner prepared by your guide (D)
Day 2 DESERT CAMP NEAR SESRIEM – Dawn departure from camp to arrive at the park gate for sunrise, this is only about 3kms away. We drive down an ancient river bed surrounded by towering dunes to the 2x4 parking (around 55kms) and take a 4x4 shuttle into the Sossusvlei area to appreciate the beauty of this place in early morning light and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the region. We explore this unique area on foot before heading into Dead Vlei with its large expanse of bleached cracked clay and skeletal camel thorn trees, contrasting with a backdrop of huge dunes with their ever-changing colours. We can either walk or take the 4x4 shuttle back to our vehicle. As we drive back to our accommodation we will stop at the famous Dune 45 and climb this dune if we wish or just wander around the base. We return to Sesriem and visit the nearby Sesriem Canyon, one of the few permanent water sources before arriving back at our tented camp late afternoon to watch the sunset over this spectacular desert. Overnight in twin share permanent tents as above. Dinner prepared by your guide with assistance from group. (BLD)
Day 3 CHAMELEON GUESTHOUSE, WINDHOEK – After a leisurely breakfast we return to Windhoek via Bullsport and Rehoboth. We arrive prior to lunchtime. Overnight in twin share accommodation (subject to availability) at Chameleon Backpackers and Guesthouse. Lunch and dinner at own expense (B)
Day 4 OKAUKUEJO, ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK - We depart from Chameleon Backpackers Lodge, Windhoek 8h00am stopping briefly at Otjiwarongo en route for fresh supplies and have lunch at the entrance to the park. We game drive to camp and if time permits game drive before sunset. Overnight camping. Dinner prepared by the guide with apprentice guide assistance and evening is spent around the campfire or at the floodlit waterhole which is popular with many species of game including black rhino, elephant and the occasional lion (seasonal). (L,D)
Day 5 HALALI, ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK – early morning and late afternoon game drives looking for the huge herds of zebra, springbok and wildebeest, the elegant giraffe and the predators that follow them. We spend the hottest part of the day at camp either by the waterhole or the swimming pool. We will also visit the Etosha Pan, one translation meaning “Great White Place” and here you can experience the vastness of this pan, witnessing the shimmering white haze disappearing into the distant horizon. Overnight camping. Dinner prepared by guide with assistance from the apprentice guide, evening spent around the campfire or at the floodlit waterhole. (B,L,D)
Day 6 NAMUTONI, ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK – early morning and late afternoon game drives. We spend the hottest part of the day at camp either by the waterhole or the swimming pool. Overnight camping. Dinner prepared by guide with assistance from apprentice guide and evening spent around the campfire. (B,L,D)Day 7 WINDHOEK - after breakfast we enjoy a short game drive to the park exit and your vehicle will return to Windhoek via the craft market at Okahandja arriving back in Windhoek later in the afternoon. (B,L)
PLEASE NOTE: That this safari is run in a minibus and is a combination of the Sossusvlei Express and the Etosha Excursion Safaris. The itinerary above is a guideline only and whilst we try to adhere to it there may be circumstances when it may change – for example weather and/or road conditions, seasonal daylight hours etc. Overnight stops on occasion may be altered from those indicated above. We stay at a minimum of 2 of the national park camps dependent on bookings during the busy season and also try to follow animal migration routes whenever feasibly possible, therefore the above campsites may alter. Please note that the above itinerary reflects a Friday departure which returns to Windhoek at approx 18h00 on Thursdays, we do not recomend onward travel on these days. If youselect the Monday departure please note that this itinerary returns to Windhoek at approx 13h00 on Sundays and onward travel is permitted later that same day.
Please note – the itinerary above is a guideline only and whilst we try to adhere to it there may be circumstances when it may change – for example weather and/or road conditions, seasonal daylight hours etc. Overnight stops on occasion may be altered from those indicated above
