8 Day Namibian Treasures
Fly-In Safari
covering Etosha, Kaokoveld, Damaraland, Swakopmund, NamibRand
8 Day Namibian Treasures
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valid from 01/07/2010
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DAY 1 - Saturday - Meet your pilot at Windhoek Eros Airport and depart on your flight to the Etosha National Park. From the Mokuti airstrip you will be transferred to Onguma Tented camp where you will be accommodated for the next two nights.
The Camp is located only eight kilometers from the Von Lindquist Gate on the eastern outskirts of the Etosha National Park. Originally part of the greater Etosha Game Reserve, Onguma is one of Namibia's best-kept secrets. Situated on the eastern side of Etosha, bordering Fisher's pan, here you will be afforded the opportunity of experiencing Africa in all her beauty and diversity. Join an afternoon activity on the reserve. The Onguma reserve covers an area of 20 000ha and incorporates ecological substrata such as savannah, bushveld, omuramba and dry pan. Age-old and well-worn migration routes, once used by elephant and buffalo wander through Onguma's three dry riverbeds.
The reserve boasts over thirty different animal species. Plains game roam freely on the reserve and predators although not easy to spot are nevertheless common residents of the area. Onguma also became part of an innovative custodianship project relating to the black rhino. Six black rhino were darted in Etosha National park and shipped to the reserve. Here they are protected and monitored. More than 300 bird species can be viewed at Onguma. The reserve boasts the biggest breeding colony of white-backed vultures in Namibia. During the summer months Onguma becomes a bird-watchers paradise with thousands of species migrating to wetlands created by the seasonal rains.
Onguma Tented Camp [Full Board + activities]DAY 2 - Sunday - After a leisurely breakfast, enjoy a guided drive into the Etosha National Park for a full day of game viewing. This Park consists of 22 270 km2 of saline desert, savannah and woodlands, and is one of the largest parks in Africa. Its definitive feature is the Etosha Pan, a vast, shallow depression of approximately 5 000 km2. Of the 114 mammal species found in the park, several are rare and endangered, such as the Black Rhino and Black-Faced Impala. The former is endemic to northwestern Namibia and South-western Angola. Etosha's current population of approximately 300 black rhinos represents one of the few growing populations in the world. Etosha's elephants are reputed to be of the largest in Africa, the tallest ones measuring up to 4m at the shoulder. Their tusks are however relatively small, due to genetic defects and mineral deficiencies in their diet.
Onguma Tented Camp [Full Board + activities]DAY 3 - Monday - After a sumptuous breakfast meet your pilot and commence on your flight to the remote North-West of Namibia. Okahirongo Elephant Lodge is situated in the Kaokoland, often described as one of the last truly wild areas in the North West of Namibia and it features beautiful mountain landscapes and rugged tranquility. The lodge, in Purros Conservancy, is a no risk malaria destination and they share their place with both the Himba and Herero people. Okahirongo offers a highly sophisticated desert experience for a maximum of 18 guests. Accommodation comprises of 7 luxury double cottages (50 sqmt) with en- suite large bathroom with bathtub overlooking the magnificent surroundings, two decorated basins, a choice of indoor or open air shower, and a spacious private gazebo with a queen size sun bed, where to relax after an intense desert safari day.
The cottages are decorated in a rich and sensuous fusion of ochre, honey and sand colours, but each one with its own unique style and atmosphere: ethnic and local sculptured furnishing bring the excitement and romance of Africa, to life. The lodge has a spectacular wraparound view and you can enjoy your stay by either lazing around the swimming pool, reading a book in the cool comfort of the library, or relaxing in one of the two open-air lounges or having a body massage. The menu changes daily, a delicious fusion of Italian and African cuisine. In the evenings dinner is served by candlelight in one of the two dining rooms or in the fire-lit traditional Namibian "boma" under the stars. The Kaokoland is the only place in the world where the elephants, black rhinos, giraffes, lions and other African animals live in a desert area.
Okahirongo Purros Elephant Lodge [Full Board + activities]DAY 4 - Tuesday - During your stay at the Okahirongo Elephant Lodge, you can explore a true untouched wilderness area. The activities offered by the lodge include desert adapted elephants tracking, twice daily game and scenic drives in open 4x4 vehicles, night drives, morning desert walk and visits to a local Himba village. This day is totally dedicated to experiencing the untouched wilderness, alternatively you can spend the remainder of the day at leisure.
Okahirongo Purros Elephant Lodge [Full Board + activities]DAY 5 - Wednesday - After breakfast at leisure meet your pilot and commence on your flight to Damaraland where you land at noon. Mowani Mountain Camp is set in the Twyfelfontein Conservancy between the Ugab and Huab Rivers. Discover the pool deck, lodged between the boulders where you can soak up the sun whilst enjoying a refreshing drink and admire the breathtaking views from your deck chair. Lunch is followed by siesta and an afternoon excursion to the ancient rock engravings of Twyfelfontein. Return to the camp for sundowners and dinner. Mowani is taken from the word Miwane, meaning "Place of God", and it is here, that you will find the true meaning of peace and tranquility.
From the moment you arrive at Mowani, you will be spoiled with the services and attention of our excellent staff that will go out of their way to make your stay as unique and enjoyable as humanly possible. Mowani Mountain Camp consists of 12 luxury tents, all with en-suite facilities, decorated beautifully in East African style. The luxury tents are a great source of relaxation. Comfortably hidden in your own private hide-away, you will be pampered by crisp white linen, en-suite bathrooms, and of course your own wooden deck offering an open view of the wonderful Damara landscape.
Mowani Mountain Camp - Standard tent [Full Board + activity]DAY 6 - Thursday - After breakfast your charter flight will commence towards the coastal town of Swakopmund. Upon arrival at the Swakopmund Airport a transfer representative will transfer you into Swakopmund for lunch. After lunch transfer back to the Swakopmund Airport, meet your pilot and commence on your flight to Wolwedans, situated in the heart of the NamibRand Nature Reserve.
The Wolwedans Dunes Lodge aims at providing a unique experience close to nature, yet without compromising any comfort and style. The entire lodge is constructed on wooden platforms and overlooks the panoramic vistas in the 185 000 hectare NamibRand Reserve in all directions, capturing the desert in an intimate and memorable way. The building style is a combination of wooden poles and large canvas blinds that open up to the desert beyond. Each of the 9 spacious chalets with en-suite bathrooms as well as the four-bedded family chalet and the exclusive Mountain View Suite lead onto a private veranda and stretches of untouched sand. A careful selection of furniture, light-coloured linen as well as the selection of accessories gives the Dunes Lodge a distinct natural charm. The main complex - also built on stilts - consists of a bar and lounge, sundowner decks with a fireplace and a spacious dining room.
Wolwedans Dunes Lodge [Fully Inclusive]DAY 7 - Friday - Absorb the unique NamibRand Nature Reserve landscape during a morning and afternoon excursion by Landrover through the dunes, endless grassy plains and along mystical mountain formations. You could encounter large and small desert animals learn about their unique habits and explore the ancient hunting spots of the Bushmen. Revel in the incredible landscape around you and Wolwedans' commitment to care for guest and nature alike. Here in this land of stretching blue skies, endless plains and countless creatures enacting nature's savagely exciting passion play, you will find beauty feeding your soul, tranquillity to clear your mind and space for your imagination to fly!
Optionally (depending on tours and season), you could join a day-safari with picnic lunch en-route, arriving back at the Lodge for sundowners and dinner.
Wolwedans Dunes Lodge [Fully Inclusive]DAY 8 - Saturday - Awake in the pristine desert dawn and soak in the atmosphere and landscape from your bed whilst enjoying early morning tea. After breakfast at leisure, you are transferred to the airstrip to bid Wolwedans farewell and commence your return flight to Windhoek.
Guests will be accompanied by an experienced, knowledgeable and qualified Safari Guide/Pilot that will guide and provide information throughout the trip, both in the air and on the ground during excursions and activities. Full intercom headsets are provided in the aircraft so that passengers can communicate with the guide as well as with each other. During flights from area to area the routing follows scenic landscape and other highlights to provide a complete experience, both from the skies and on the ground.
PLEASE NOTE:
Included:
Accommodation on full board basis, all scheduled activities at the lodges, house wines, soft drinks and beer at Onguma and Mowani, all drinks at Wolwedans (except vintage wines and imported spirits), relevant airport and airstrip transfers, charter costs, pilot accommodation, overnight and meals, VAT and Tourism Levy, lunch in Swakopmund
Excluded:
Premium wines and imported spirits at Wolwedans, any spirits and wines (except house wines) at Onguma and Mowani, any additional / optional activities, Northern and Southern extensions are at additional cost (price on request), any delays or diversions due to bad weather or any other reason that might affect the safety of the aircraft and/or the passengers, Airport passenger taxes, laundry services, curio shop purchases, personal insurance and personal items, international and regional flights
Any costs arising due to amendment of routes requested by the client, or having to divert to an alternate airfield due to adverse weather, re-routing due to avgas shortage at re-fuelling stops, or any other reason which may affect the safety of the aircraft and its occupants are not included in the quoted rate and have to be paid by the client separately.
Escalation in fuel prices, foreign currency and/or any directly related costs will increase the quoted price.
Rates:
valid from 01/07/2010
N$ 58.320.00 per person minimum 2
Single Room Supplement N$ 8.185.00
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