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Guided Holidays
Naukluft Mountain Trek
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2008:
6 Days Guided Camping - from Rand/N$6625 pp (1st April to 31st October 2008 ) (Single Supplement Rand/N$220).
Departures from Windhoek every first Wednesday of the month during winter (May to September). Alternative dates during May to September can be arranged for groups on request.
Routing: Windhoek to Windhoek.
Highlights: Guided trekking through the stunning mountains of the Naukluft area of Namibia.
Details: Professionally guided hiking safari utilising simple stone built chalets or huts for overnight accommodation, 1 nights spent in a lodge, includes all meals on the hike (light and simple as all food has to be carried with the group), superb scenery and mountain springs, maximum group number of 7, minimum age of 12.
The Naukluft Mountains are well known for the day visitor hikes, the Waterkloof and Olive Trails. There is also the possibility for a four day and an eight day trail for the more advanced and fit hikers. The accommodation at the overnight stops on the trail consists of stone built shelters and a hut. No showers are provided. 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).
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Day 1: Hikers Haven, Naukluft |
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Credit Charlotte Bond |
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Pick up time at about 10h00 in Windhoek. Heading southwards we will reach the Naukluft Mountains in the afternoon. Overnight in bunk beds at "Hikers Haven," the old farmhouse at Naukluft. Lunch & dinner included. |
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Day 2: Putte Shelter, Naukluft |
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The trail starts at the hut and except for two fairly steep ascents the first days hike covers easy terrain. Much of the trail follows a zebra path with an easy gradient and we are rewarded with spectacular views of the wide valley some 300m below. The overnight stop, "Putte Shelter" takes its name from the nearby well, which is equipped with a hand pump, enabling us to obtain water. About six hours are required to hike today's 14km section. To watch the colours at sunset there is a possibility of taking a short walk 1.2 hour from camp. All meals included. |
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Day 3: Ubusis Hut, Naukluft |
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Credit David Cartwright |
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Our second day's hike mainly traverses the undulating plateau and once again requires about six hours to complete the 15km stretch. About three hours after setting off, "Bergpos" is reached and the trail now descends down the spectacular "Ubusis Kloof," This descent is very difficult and therefore for ease and safety several chains have been anchored at critical points."Ubusis Hut" used to be a holiday cottage before the land was acquired for the park and will be a pleasant surprise to us. All meals included. |
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Day 4: Adlerhorst Shelter, Naukluft |
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On our third day's hike, after backtracking to Bergpos (all the exhausting way up again), an easy route is followed across the plateau to the "Adlerhorst Shelter." Maybe we are lucky to see Mountain Zebra or Kudu, which are often to be spotted in the area. Our hike today covers about 12km and requires about four to six hours. There is a possibility to watch the sunset over the desert approx. 1 hour from the shelter. The descent from here is easy and one can get back to the shelter before dark. All meals included. |
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Day 5: Private Lodge, Naukluft area |
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The fourth day of our trail to Tsams Ost covers about 17km and initially traverses fairly level terrain before branching off into a beautiful gorge carved by the Tsams River. After following the kloof for some distance the trail leaves the river and climbs steeply to bypass a waterfall before winding down to the river again where we will see an enormous "Moringa Tree." A number of beautiful springs are passed shortly before reaching the gravel road leading to "Tsams Ost Shelter." Transfer by vehicle to one of the guest farms or lodges in the area. A nice shower and bed is waiting for us and we have time to relax and recall the pleasures of the last days. All meals included. |
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Day 6: Return to Windhoek |
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Drive back to Windhoek today and arrive in the early afternoon. Breakfast included. |
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