9 DAY TOUR: WINDHOEK – NAMIB DESERT – SWAKOPMUND – WALVIS BAY – ERONGO MOUNTAINS – ETOSHA – WINDHOEK
Day 1:
Travel from Windhoek across the rolling hills of the Khomashochland at an altitude of more than 2000 metres above sea level, down the Gamsberg Pass into the Namib, which is the oldest desert in the world. The landscape varies from rugged mountains and rocky outcrops to sand-filled valleys and endless vistas of plains.
After a short rest with lunch packs proceed through the Namib-Naukluft Park, where, with a bit of luck, one can see ostriches, springbok, oryx and mountain zebras. Then on to the Welwitschia Plain, where the Welwitschia plant, a living fossil, that is only found in the Namib and southern Angola, occurs in large numbers. Drive to the so called “Moon Valley” – a fascinating rock formation which is millions of years old. Arrival in Swakopmund at about sunset. Lunchpacks en route.
Bed/breakfast at Hotel Eberwein.
Day 2:
After breakfast, depart to Walvis Bay for a boat cruise with champagne, fresh oysters and snacks on board. Return to Swakopmund. In the afternoon a city tour through Swakopmund and rest of the day at leisure.
Bed/breakfast at Hotel Eberwein.
Day 3:
Drive via the tarred road into the interior, pass the Spitzkoppe and proceed to the beautiful Erongo mountain area. In the late afternoon sundowner drive.
Dinner/bed/breakfast at Ai Aiba Lodge.
Day 4:
Early morning start for a three hours drive in open vehicles on the premises of the lodge. Numerous pre-historic rock-paintings will draw you into the spell of mystic Africa. Afterwards 
proceed to the Ugab terraces.
Dinner/bed/breakfast at Vingerklip Lodge
Day 5:
Trip proceeds to the famous Etosha National Park. First game-viewing drive.
Dinner/bed/breakfast at the Toshari Lodge or similar.
Day 6:
Game-viewing in the Etosha National Park. This national park is one of the major sanctuaries for wildlife in Africa. The area was proclaimed a game reserve as far back as 1907. The size is 22270 square km and it consists mainly of bush and grass savanna. This type of landscape provides excellent opportunities for game-viewing at the numerous waterholes or in the open countryside. The Etosha Pan, which the park is named after, is approximately 6000 square km in size. In the language of the Ovambo people, Etosha means “place of dry water”, or “large white place”. Game-viewing drive starts after breakfast and ends in the late afternoon, with a break at lunch time.
Dinner/bed/breakfast at Camp Halali or similar.
Day 7:
After breakfast proceed via Tsumeb to the Hoba Meteorite. En route visit Lake Otjikoto and the Mine Museum. Proceed to Wabi Game Lodge.
Dinner/bed/breakfast at Wabi Game Lodge.
Day 8:
Early morning game-viewing drive incl. drive to the plateau on the grounds of the Lodge. In the afternoon enjoy the sunset at the “Hippo Pool”.
Dinner/bed/breakfast at Wabi Game Lodge.
Day 9:
Return to Windhoek via Okahandja, visit the graves of the Herero chiefs and of the German Schutztruppe. Arrival in Windhoek in the late afternoon.
TOUR DATES:
Mar 2010 – 03/15/31
Apr 2010 – 12/19/28
May 2010 – 10/26
Jun 2010 – 14/21/30
Jul 2010 – 12/28
Aug 2010 – 09/16/25
Sep 2010 – 06/22
Oct 2010 – 04/11/20
Price : valid till 31 Oct 2010
ZAR 17 640-00 per person sharing
ZAR 1 730-00 additional fee for single room
Prices are in South African Rand (ZAR) / Namibian Dollar (N$) – 1 ZAR = 1 N$
Services Included :
Overland trips and all sightseeing as per itinerary. Overnight in double rooms with private shower/bath and toilet in hotels and rest camps. Breakfast throughout the tour, 6 dinner and 1 lunchpack. English speaking tour guide. Multilanguage is possible.
Not included :
Expenses for personal belongings e.g. 2 dinner, 8 lunches, drinks and telephone calls as well as tips for the tour guide and in restaurants.
Departure:
07h45 from the office of SWA Safaris, 43 Independence Avenue, and, if arrangements have been made in advance, from the different hotels. Further information please find under “General Information”.
Group Size:
Minimum – 2 Persons
Maximum – 16 Persons
