Self Drive Holidays - Northern Namibian highlights Tour

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Self Drive Holidays

Northern Namibian Highlights

2008:
8 Days self-drive 3 * accommodated tour from Rand/N$7,720 pp sharing ( 1st November 2007 to 31st October 2008 )
(Single Supplement: on request).

Routing: Windhoek to Windhoek.

Highlights: Windhoek, Waterberg Plateau Park, 2 nights Etosha National Park, Twyfelfontein rock engravings, Damaraland, Cape Cross seal colony, 2 nights Swakopmund coastal resort, inclusive half day boat cruise.

Details: Self-drive accommodated safari inclusive of zero excess 2x4 air-conditioned Toyota Avenza vehicle hire (or 4x4 air-conditioned Hilux for an extra cost), accommodation in 3 star lodges, chalets or guest houses on the meal basis stated, route map & 24 hour support.

Day 1: Windhoek

Land in Windhoek, collect your hire vehicle and transfer to your accommodation at Rivendell Guest House, located in a quiet suburb close to the city centre. Stay in a twin room with en-suite bathroom facilities and breakfast included. Explore the shops and restaurants of the city. Breakfast included.

Day 2: Waterberg Plateau Park

Drive north to Waterberg Plateau Park this morning, a journey of around 3.5 hours. This lush, sandstone plateau rises out of the surrounding plains, the freshwater springs filter through the sandstone giving rise to lush vegetation which sustains a healthy wildlife population. The Rest Camp has a beautiful spring fed swimming pool, restaurant and small shop. Self-guided hiking trails wind up to the top of the plateau, and optional game drives are available on the plateau. Breakfast included.

Day 3: Namutoni Rest Camp, Etosha National Park

Depart this morning for your drive to Etosha National Park, Namibia's premier wildlife reserve. Your drive through Etosha's eastern gate and into Namutoni Rest Camp should take approximately 4 hours. Namutoni is located inside Etosha National Park and offers excellent night time game viewing opportunities at the floodlit waterhole. The campsite also has a restaurant, shop and swimming pool. Dinner & breakfast included.

Day4: Okaukuejo Rest Camp, Etosha National Park

You will stay in Etosha for this night, undertaking self guided game drives and staying at Okaukuejo in the southern area of the Park. This rest camp offers the same facilities as Namutoni. Breakfast included.

Day 5: Twyfelfontein, Damaraland

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You will drive south today, out of the Park and towards Damaraland. You may like to take a look at the Petrified Forest on your way, a bizarre collection of largely intact gymnosperm trees that were preserved and transformed into stone by anaerobic conditions. Continue on to Vingerklip Lodge near Khorixas. The drive should take approximately 4 hours, maybe take an excursion to the Twyfelfontein rock etchings and paintings this afternoon. This area is covered in numerous fascinating examples of San rock art and is well worth a visit where a local guide will explain the area to visitors. Dinner & breakfast included.

Days 6&7: Sea Breeze Guest House, Swakopmund

You have a 4.5 hour drive today via the Brandberg, Namibia's highest mountain, to the coast. You may like to make a diversion to Cape Cross to visit the largest fur seal colony in Southern Africa en-route. Swakopmund is a picturesque resort with many good seafood restaurants and shops as well as an interesting museum and aquarium. You will stay for two nights at Sea Breeze, a very comfortable and friendly guest house overlooking the beach and located just outside the town centre. Breakfast included. A highly recommended dolphin cruise is included on day 7.

Day 8: Depart from Windhoek

Return to Windhoek today, a drive of approximately 3.5 hours, in time to connect with your onward flight.

Please note that departure should be after 14h00.

Please note - the itinerary above is a guideline only and whilst we try to adhere to it there may be circumstances when it may change - for example weather and/or road conditions, seasonal daylight hours etc. Overnight stops on occasion may be altered from those indicated above.