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Desert and Sea
Desert & Sea is Module 1 of "The Northern Quest"
South Africa/Namibia
13 Days: Cape Town to Windhoek
(4 Nights Lodge & 8 Nights Camping)
2008 R 6,660 + LOCAL PAYMENT $240 + SGL SUPP. R 799
Other tours by same operator

ITINERARY DAYS

1 Cape Town. Lodge
2 Depart Cape Town for Lamberts Bay. Camping (BL)
3 Gariep (Orange) River. Camping (BLD)
4 The Fish River Canyon. Camping (BL)
5 - 6 The Namib Naukluft National Park and some of the world’s highest sand dunes. Camping (BLD)
7 - 8 Swakopmund, Lodge (BL & B)
9 - 10 Etosha National Park, 3 game drives. Camping (BLD & BL)
11 Waterberg Plateau National Park. Camping (BLD)
12 Depart for Windhoek. Lodge (B)
13 Tour Ends. (B)

INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE:

Itinerary as specified, highlighted text is also included, fully equipped safari vehicle, services of tour leader and camp courier, all accommodation, all camping and catering equipment and National Park entrance fees. Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) Dinner (D) where specified. Meals not shown will be to the clients account. Occasionally breakfast and lunch may be combined into a brunch where necessary e.g. mornings with early game drives.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE:

International Airfares, travel and medical insurance, personal spending money, visas, passports, vaccinations, personal taxes (including departure and border taxes) all optional activities, unscheduled or optional national / game parks and other activities, gratuities, sleeping bag if required, restaurant meals and all other items of a personal nature. All drinks, even on days with full board basis.

Cape Town to Windhoek:

Your journey begins at Africa’s southern gateway. Gaze at the spectacle that greeted the early explorers, as Table Mountain appears to rise from the sea. A stunning setting for a very special city.

Explore the ghostly deserts of Namibia, nothing but endless horizons and vast expanses of night stars. Go where giant sand dunes merge with the Atlantic Ocean. Go on safari in Etosha, "the place of dry water", where the fireside tales will be of lion, rhino, elephant and much more.

PRE DEPARTURE INFORMATION:

Most clients arrive a few days prior to the official start day. This is to give them plenty of time to enjoy all that Cape Town has to offer. Your operator can organise any accommodation or activities you may require if you want to arrive early or stay on in Africa after your tour ends. Please contact us for assistance.

On Day 2, clients should meet at Park Inn Greenmarket Square
Address: 10 Greenmarket Square Road, Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 423 2050, at 08h30am, for the pre departure meeting. This will give you all a chance to meet your fellow travellers and get to know your guides.
The meeting will cover all the aspects of the trip. Please bring with you to this meeting: your passport with relevant visa's and evidence of medical and personal insurance. Please also bring the Local Payment. This must be paid to the tour leader prior to departure and must be paid in US$ Cash. The local payment is required to cover a wide variety of our on-tour expenses, which can include National Park entrance fees, excursions and activities, certain fresh foods, vehicle tolls and entrance fees, as well as some accommodation costs whilst travelling throughout Africa. The local payment is that portion of the tour cost that must be paid in cash to the tour leader at the pre departure meeting.

If you have any questions regarding arrival prior to the tour or any other questions whatsoever, please contact your operator. If you are unable to attend the pre departure meeting, please let your operator know at least one week prior to your departure.

Other pre-tour accommodation is also available. Please contact your operator for assistance. All meals whilst in Cape Town on Day 1 will be to your own expense.

Meeting Point: Park Inn Greenmarket Square
Address: 10 Greenmarket Square Road, Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 423 2050

DAY 1 – Cape Town

Sample the sights and sounds of this magical city at the southern end of the African continent. Accommodation is provided in a central city location at a local travellers’ Lodge. A host of optional activities are available including, trips to Robben Island, Peninsular tours, wine tasting, and much more. Please ask your operator for assistance in booking these excursions. All meals on this day at your own expense.

Park Inn Greenmarket Square
Address: 10 Greenmarket Square Road, Cape Town
Tel: +27 21 423 2050

DAY 2 – Lamberts Bay (340 km)

clients should meet at 08h30am for the pre departure meeting. We depart Cape Town at approx.. 09.30am to Lamberts Bay, where we camp for the night.

This is your first night's camping and your guides will give you a full demonstration on how to set up your tents. Normally during or after your evening meal, your guides will talk about the following days activities, what to expect and let everyone know the time for breakfast for the following morning. Where meals are specified in this dossier, they are included and will be prepared by your guides with some assistance from you. Breakfast and Lunch. Dinner at your own expense.

CAMPING (Lamberts Bay Caravan Park) Voortrekker Road, Lamberts Bay
Tel: (++ 27 27) 432 2238 Fax: (++27 27) 432 1517

DAY 3 – Gariep (formerly Orange) River (360 km)

We head to the Gariep River and our camp (Fiddlers Creek) on the banks of the river. This rustic reed river camp is situated on the South African side of the river. Optional activities available include: walks along the river, canoe trips, sun downer cruises, or just relax at the bar right on the river. Breakfast, lunch & dinner

CAMPING (Fiddlers Creek) On banks of the Gariep River, South African side.
Tel: (++ 27 27) 761 8953 Fax: (++27 27) 761 8953
E-mail: bushwhacked@xsinet.co.za

DAY 4 – The Fish River Canyon (180 km)

Our first border crossing is into Namibia as we head for the awesome Fish River Canyon. Your guides will assist with all border formalities. We camp at Hobas camp, which is run by the National Parks of Namibia. There is a small shop, which only stocks basics and a swimming pool for relaxation. There will be ample time to take in a beautiful sunset over the canyon, or
partake in an optional walk. Breakfast and lunch

Camping (Canon Roadhouse or similar) Fish River Canyon N.P.
Tel: (++264 61) 230066 Fax: (++264 61) 251863
Cell: (++264 81) 1292424
E-mail: info@gondwanapark.com

DAYS 5 & 6 – The Namib Naukluft National Park (580 km)

We continue on to The Namib Naukluft National Park and the giant sand dunes of Sossusvlei. This is one of the world’s oldest deserts, offering over 130 million years of natural wonder, and the highest sand dunes in the world! Climb the dunes for an unforgettable sunrise. Adventure activities including guided walks, hot air ballooning and light aircraft flights. On day 6 we
leave the camp very early and travel into the park. We head for Dune 45 and climb the dune for a magnificent sunrise, after which we proceed on to Sossusvlei and the 2x4 parking area. From here it is an approximate 5 km walk to the vlei where you are free to explore. There is an option for a guided walk (this is to the clients own expense). Stunning photographic opportunities are available in the dunes. In the late afternoon you will be taken to the nearby Sesriem canyon – and then will return to camp for the evening meal.  There is a small swimming pool in the camp if you wish to relax and soak in the sun. Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

CAMPING (Sesriem) Route 826 Namib Naukluft National Park
Tel: (++ 264 63) 693247 Fax: (++ 264 63) 693247

DAYS 7 & 8 – Swakopmund (360 km)

A delightful Bavarian-style town, situated snugly between sea and desert. Great beaches, deep-sea fishing, quad biking, dune boarding, flights over the desert, plus an array of shops, bars and restaurants await you. In Swakopmund you are free to explore at your leisure or partake in the many optional activities. This is also a chance to catch up on laundry, banks and
communications.

Breakfast and lunch on day 7. Breakfast only on Day 8.

LODGE (Villa Wiese Backpackers Lodge) Swakopmund.
2 bedroom unit (4 pax) with one bathroom.
Tel & Fax: (++ 264 64) 407105
E-mail: villawiese@compuscan.co.za

DAYS 9 & 10 – Etosha National Park (590 km)

Leaving Swakopmund we journey to Etosha National Park, Namibia's premier game park. Dominated by shimmering white saltpans you have a chance to see elephant as well as black rhino, lion and leopard. All camps have floodlit water holes, which are excellent for after dinner game viewing, as well as swimming pools for cooling off during the heat of the day.

We will enjoy 3 game drives whilst at Etosha – all taken in your operators vehicle. Typically we will make an early start, which is ideal for morning game viewing, and drive to some of the waterholes in the park before heading back to camp for brunch. Approximately 3 hours per game drive. In the afternoons we will take another game and return back to camp before
dark for dinner.

Breakfast, lunch and Dinner on Day 9. Breakfast and lunch on Day 10.

CAMPING (Okaukuejo Campsite or similar)Etosha National Park
Tel: (++ 26 67) 229800 Fax: (++ 264 67) 229852

DAY 11 – Waterberg Plateau National Park (260 km)

We leave Etosha bound for the stunning Waterberg Plateau National Park. Historically significant because it was the site of the war between the Germans and the Hereros, the area has now become a haven for many endangered species. It is renowned for its incredible rock formations and walks. Your time in the Waterberg is your own and you are free to walk in the park at your leisure. Excellent well - marked hiking trails make for easy self - guided walks. Optional game drives and guided walks are available. Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

CAMPING (Bernard De La Bat or similar) Waterberg Plateau National Park
Tel: (++ 264 67) 305001 Fax: (++ 264 67) 305004

DAY 12 – Windhoek (270 km)

We travel to Windhoek after breakfast and arrive early afternoon. You are dropped off at Hotel Pension Eros, and the balance of the afternoon will be at your leisure. As this tour is a module of our "The Northern Quest", the vehicle will continue to Gobabis and onto Botswana and Victoria Falls – therefore please ensure that all your belongings are removed from the vehicle.
Breakfast.

LODGE (Arebbusch Travel Lodge) Auas Rd, Windhoek
Tel: (++ 264 61) 252255 Fax: (++ 264 61) 251670
E-mail: atl@mweb.com.na

DAY 13 – Windhoek, Tour Ends

Our tour ends after Breakfast.

your operator can book airport transfers and additional accommodation through our central reservations
office.

Desert & Sea is Module 1 of "The Northern Quest"

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Cape Town

Group Activities:

Peninsula Tour R450 (full day)
R340 (half day)
Winelands Tour R450 (full day)
R340 (half day)
Cape Point & Winelands R540 (full day)
City Tour R265 (cable car extra)
Township Tour R290
Township Tour & Robben Island R560

Private Activities:

Table Mountain Cable Car R60 (one way)  R115 (return)
Robben Island R150
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Entrance fee R25
Two Oceans Aquarium R65
Castle of Good Hope R20

Lamberts Bay

Bird Island R20
Dolphin & Seal Cruises On request
Sunset Cruises On request
Open air restaurants R150

Orange River

½ Day canoeing Trip down Orange R120
Abseiling & Zipline On request

Sossusvlei

Hot Air Balloon Flights R2500
Eco-Quad Biking R400
Desert Scenic Flights R495 (from 5 pax)
Guided Desert Walk R170

Swakopmund

Quad Biking R250 (1 hour)
R400 (2 hours)
R550 (3 hours)
Sand Boarding R200 (lie-down)
R300 (stand-up)
Tandem Skydiving R1500
Sand Boarding & Quad Biking Combo R500
Sand Boarding, Quad Biking & Skydive Combo R1950
Horse Riding R480 (single)
R350 (more than 2)
Township Tour R330
Parasailing R350
Ballooning R1450 (40 min)
R1950 (1 hour)
Paragliding R600
Scenic Flights On request
Fishing R650
Dolphin Cruise R400
Catamaran Charters R370

Waterberg

Game Drive R260

All optional activity prices are printed in good faith and were correct at time of printing. Your operator cannot be held responsible for any price fluctuations.
 

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