Dunes and Cape Safari
Dunes and Cape Safari is Module 2 of "The
Southern Skies"
Namibia/South Africa
13 DAYS Windhoek to Cape Town
(4 Nights Lodge/Hotel & 8 Nights Camping)
2008 R 6,660
+ LOCAL PAYMENT $240 + SGL SUPP. R 799
Other tours
by same operator
ITINERARY DAYS
1 Windhoek. Lodge
2 Waterberg Plateau National Park. Camping (BLD)
3-4 Etosha National Park, 3 game drives. Camping (BLD & BL)
5-6 Swakopmund, Lodge (BL & B)
7-8 Namib Naukluft National Park and some of the world’s highest sand
dunes. Camping (BLD)
9 The Fish River Canyon. Camping (BL)
10 Gariep (Orange) River. Camping (BLD)
11 Lamberts Bay. Camping (BL)
12 Cape Town. 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.
Windhoek to Cape Town:
"Namibia" means ‘open plains’ in the ancient Hottentot language. Its vast horizons and moonlike terrain give a wonderful feeling of space and freedom. Etosha is a unique National Park. With its flat open saltpans it's easy to see why the local people call it ‘the place of dry water’. The Namib Desert is said to be one of the oldest in the world and you will climb some of the world’s highest dunes at Sossusvlei.
Onwards to the Fish River Canyon, this takes you back in time as the river cuts through 100 million years of the earth's geological history. Your adventure safari ends at the fairest Cape beneath the majestic Table Mountain. You will have time to explore its colourful blend of cultures, cosmopolitan atmosphere, long stretches of idyllic beaches and famous vineyards. A fairy tale ending to a tour we call ‘Southern Skies’.
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 there is on offer in Windhoek. 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 PENSION EROS, Cnr of Eros and Omuramba Road, Eros Park, Windhoek Tel: (++ 264 61) 227020 at 11h00am for the pre departure briefing. 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 which 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 Windhoek on Day 1 will be to your own expense.
Meeting Point: Arebbusch Travel Lodge
Address: Auas Rd, Windhoek
Contact Details: Tel: (++ 264 61) 252255
Fax: (++ 264 61) 251670
E-mail: atl@mweb.com.na
Pre Dep. Meeting: 11h00 on Day 2
Tour Start Time: Truck leaves on Day 2 at approx.. 11h30
Tour End Time: Tour ends after breakfast on Day 13
Tour End Point: Bellevue Manor
Address: 5 Bellevue Road, Sea Point
Contact Details: Tel: ++ (27 21) 434 0375
Fax: ++ (27 21) 439 1511
E-mail: info@bellevuemanor.co.za
DAY 1 – Windhoek
Day at leisure to enjoy all there is to offer in Windhoek.
All meals for your own account.
LODGE (Arebbusch Travel Lodge) Auas Rd, Windhoek
Tel: (++ 264 61) 252255 Fax: (++ 264 61) 251670
Email: atl@mweb.com.na
DAY 2 – Waterberg Plateau National Park (270 km)
After the pre departure meeting with your crew at Pension Eros at approximately 11:00 am - we leave Windhoek for the 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) Off route
C22, route 2512, Waterberg Plateau
Tel: (++ 264 67) 305001 Fax: (++ 264 67) 305004
DAYS 3 & 4 – Etosha National Park (256 km)
Etosha National Park is 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 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 drive of about 3 hours duration and returning back to camp before dark for dinner. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on Day 3. Breakfast and lunch on Day 4.
CAMPING (Okaukuejo Campsite or similar) Etosha National Park
Tel: (++ 26 67) 229800 Fax: (++ 264 67) 229852
DAY 5 & 6 – Swakopmund (515 km)
Leaving Etosha we journey to Swakopmund. Swakopmund is a delightful Bavarian style town, situated snugly between sea and desert. Great beaches, deep-sea fishing, quad biking, dune boarding 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 5. Breakfast on Day 6.
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 7 & 8 – The Namib Naukluft National Park (350 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 8 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. We'll return to camp. In the late afternoon you will be taken to the nearby Sesriem canyon – and then 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 or similar) Route 826 Namib Naukluft National Park
Tel: (++ 264 63) 693247 Fax: (++ 264 63) 693247
DAY 9 – The Fish River Canyon (580 km)
We head for the awesome Fish River Canyon. 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 National Park.
Tel: (++264 61) 230066 Fax: (++264 61) 251863
Cell: (++264 81) 1292424
info@gondwanapark.com
DAY 10 – Gariep (formerly Orange) River (180 km)
We border cross into South Africa and head for our camp on the riverbank. You will have time to partake in an optional canoe safari, or take a sunset cruise. Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
CAMPING (Fiddlers Creek or similar) On banks of Gariep River, South
African side
Tel: (++ 27 27) 7618953 Fax: (++27 27) 7618953
E-mail: bushwhacked@xsinet.co.za
DAY 11 – Lamberts Bay (360 km)
We depart for Lamberts Bay and our camp. Breakfast and lunch
CAMPING (Lamberts Bay Caravan Park or similar) Voortrekker Road, Lamberts
Bay
Tel: (++ 27 27) 432 2238 Fax: (++27 27) 432 1517
DAY 12 – Cape Town (340 km)
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 in Cape Town will be to the client’s expense. Breakfast.
DAY 13 – Cape Town, End of Tour
Our tour ends after Breakfast.
Your operator can book airport transfers and additional accommodation through our central reservations office.
Dunes and Cape Safari is Module 2 of "The Southern Skies"
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Waterberg
Game Drive R260
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
Sossusvlei
Hot Air Balloon Flights R2500
Eco-Quad Biking R400
Desert Scenic Flights R495 (from 5 pax)
Guided Desert Walk R170
Orange River
½ Day canoeing Trip down Orange R120
Abseiling & Zipline On request
Lamberts Bay
Bird Island R20
Dolphin & Seal Cruises On request
Sunset Cruises On request
Open-air restaurants R150
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
All optional activity prices printed in good faith and were correct
at time of printing. We cannot be held responsible for price fluctuations.
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