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2008:
5 Days Guided Camping from Rand/N$5505 pp (April to August 2008) (Single Supplement Rand/N$90).

Departures from Windhoek every third Wednesday of the month during winter (April to August). Alternative dates during April to August can be arranged for groups on request.

Routing: Windhoek to Windhoek.

Highlights: Guided trekking through the highest mountain in Namibia, the Brandberg.

Details: Professionally guided hiking safari utilising simple camping & 1 night guest house accommodation, includes all meals on the hike (light and simple as all food has to be carried with the group), superb mountain scenery, maximum group number of 7, minimum age of 12.

The Königstein Summit (2573m) of the Brandberg Mountain is the highest peak in Namibia . Although the hike is possible all year round, we recommend only the cooler winter months of April to September for the ascent. A very good fitness level is required and a doctors medical report which is not older than 40 days. Guests must sign an indemnity form and have to provide proof of medical evacuation insurance in advance. Equipment for hire includes sleeping bags, light iso mattress and back packs (recommended 55 litre plus), water bottles 2-3 litres. Clients have to carry weight up to 15kg (all equipment and food is to be shared plus personal belongings).

Day 1: Hungarob Gorge   Credit Trailhopper Pick up time at about 10h00 in Windhoek. Drive via Okahandja and Omaruru. In the afternoon we reach Uis, it is another one-hour drive to Hungarob Gorge, the starting point of our 3-day hike to Königstein. Overnight in the gorge (700m above sea level). Day 2: Wasserfallflache   We take approximately 6-8 hours to ascend the mountain to the "Wasserfallfläche" (1950m above sea level), our base for the Königstein ascent tomorrow. After 500m / 2.5 hours we rest for a short while. Our lunch break is a further 300m / 1.5 hours up. In the afternoon the terrain is even steeper and we will have to surmount some big boulders and granite rock plates. The overwhelming view makes all the effort worthwhile. The Numas Mountain (2518m) is the third highest mountain in the Brandberg massive. Overnight under a thousand of stars in a sandy riverbed (ascend 11,300m). Day 3: Konigstein   Credit Serasphere Ascend about 600m to get to the summit of the magnificent 2.573 m Königstein. For this relatively easy stage you only have to carry your water bottle and cameras. Today the peak is visible for the first time. The view from the "Top of Namibia" is incredible. On our way back to base camp we will have a closer look into "Snake Rock Cave," a famous san rock art site. (ascend and descend 600m), Königstein Summit 2.573m. Day 4: White Lady Guest House   A 6-7 hours walk downwards brings us back to our starting point. Transfer per vehicle to Uis and overnight at White Lady Guesthouse or similar. (Descend 1.300m) Day 5: Return to Windhoek   After breakfast we drive back to Windhoek.