Explore the rugged beauty of Namibia traveling on a combination mobile and lodge safari visiting Waterberg & Etosha National Park, Damaraland, and Swakopmund & Sossusvlei.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 Depart the USA from your choice of gateway. FLY South African Airways to Johannesburg.
Day 2 Johannesburg: Airport Sun Intercontinental
Arrive into Johannesburg, after clearing customs make your own way to the hotel. Located 50 meters from the arrival and departure at Johannesburg International Airport. The hotel has 109 luxury guest rooms, 26 executive rooms, 2 executive suites, and 1 room for the disabled, 69 non-smoking rooms & 5 inter-leading rooms. Each room has air-conditioning, interactive TV System offering airline flight information, and satellite TV & pay movie channel. Each room also has direct dial telephone, voice mail, wake up call, modem connection, cell phone re-charger, express checkout, coffee & tea maker, hairdryer, minibar, attached bathroom with a separate shower and a separate closet. The hotel has a first class restaurant with an informal atmosphere, offering modern cuisine from breakfast through to late night a la carte dinning. The cocktail bar is an ideal meeting place for the international traveler. In-room dining with an optional “flight-friendly” menu is available. The hotel also has a health and fitness center, massage (by appointment), and indoor pool. Golf, tennis and IMAX Theater are all nearby.
Day 3 Windhoek: Olive Grove Guest House (BLD)
After breakfast, make you own way to the airport for your South African Airways flight to Windhoek. Arrive into Windhoek, where you are met by an AfricaTours representative and driven to the hotel. Officially, it's a guesthouse, but it's really so much more than that. More intimate & exclusive than a hotel, more relaxed and engaging than a boutique hotel. Olive Grove is an up market establishment situated close to the city centre in a quiet, peaceful area. The indoor lounge is tastefully decorated, with comfortable chairs and a fireplace in front of which to relax and read a magazine. Whilst each room caters for the every need of the most discerning traveler, the emphasis remains one of simplicity and elegance. After all, luxury should be subtle. One of Olive Grove's main features is the large veranda in front of every room, with tables and chairs for 'al fresco' dining. The plunge pool and tranquil garden invite the visitor to make the most of Namibia's open skies, while the open-air spa bath and lounge area provide the outdoor indulgences.
Day 4 Waterberg Plateau: Mobile Luxury Tented Camp. (BLD)
Andersson Safari is inspired by Charles John Andersson, a Swede who in 1850 aged 23, set off to explore the uncharted territory of "Ovamboland" in Namibia. Andersson's Africa offers an unrivalled experience of Namibia at her most wild and breathtaking, of the starkly beautiful Namibian landscape, her desert adapted wildlife and eco-systems, and her diverse communities. It is an ultra-luxurious fully serviced camping expedition delivering all the personal attention a "mobile deluxe lodge". Accommodation is in plush tents with superior furniture and fittings, with attached bathroom with flush toilets, hot showers and fine guest amenities. The guest dining and living areas are superbly equipped and there are board games and a well stocked-library. Cuisine served is of the highest standard. After breakfast and a morning walk you will be driven to Waterberg along quiet country roads through an area rich in cattle and game farms. Rising some 200 meters above a surrounding sea of bush and savannah, the Waterberg Plateau is recognizable from some distance away. Its imposing flamboyant red sandstone formations and lush green vegetation present an island of vibrant color, which seems to glow at sunrise and sunset. This vast pristine wilderness is home to a huge variety of plant species, 240 bird species and rare and endangered species of game. It is also steeped in history as it was in the foothills of the Waterberg where the Herero people lost their greatest battle to the German colonial forces at the beginning of the century. Your exclusive campsite provides a shady refuge beautifully situated under a dense canopy of leadwood, camelthorn and umbrella thorn trees. Kudu and the diminutive Damara dik dik frequent the area of the campsite, and leopard tracks have been seen on a number of occasions. Enjoy a late afternoon walk with sundowners.
Day 5 Omboroko Mountains: Okonjima Bush Camp (BLD)
After an early morning walk on the Waterberg Plateau followed by a wholesome breakfast, continue to Okonjima – nestled in the unspoiled beauty of the Omboroko Mountains. Okonjima is home to the AfriCat Foundation – a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and protection of Namibia’s threatened cats. With over 300 bird species – including most of the Namibian endemics – birdwatching from the Lodge’s hide is extraordinary. You may also enjoy various walking trails including a guided San (Bushman) trail, and excellent home cooked meals are served indoors or outside around a fire. In the Herero language, Okonjima means 'place of the baboons'. This is a family run lodge, which is known for its peaceful, caring and friendly atmosphere. Okonjima Luxury Bush Camp is situated at the edge of a wilderness area. It has been designed to create a barrier-free atmosphere between man and nature. Wood, thatch, luxurious furnishings and earthy tones create a relaxing ambiance surrounded by breathtaking scenery. An authentic African experience is particularly reflected in the unique chalets and the ‘lapa’ built in the shape of the indigenous ‘camelthorn’ pod. Okonjima's Bush Camp is the proud home of the non-profit AfriCat Foundation that has achieved success in the rehabilitation of cheetahs, and the rescue and release of leopards and other predators.
Day 6 Etosha National Park: Mobile Luxury Tented Camp (BLD)
Keeping to the country roads you will make your way to your exclusive campsite at the private Fischer's Game Reserve, which borders the eastern perimeter of the world-renowned Etosha national park only a few kilometers for the Von Lindequist Gate. In addition to its prime and secluded location the campsite is beautiful situated on the edge of a small Vlei, which is surrounded by shady Terminalia and tamboti trees. A variety of game, including leopard, roam at will in this area. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Namutoni area of Etosha National park, which is characterized by the historic Beau Gestean Fort.
Day 7 Etosha National Park: Mobile Luxury Tented Camp (BLD)
Today will be spent visiting the numerous waterholes and subterranean springs which attract a wide diversity of animals. Depending on the wildlife the entire day will be enjoyed in Etosha national Park, with lunch at one of the rest camps. Etosha National Park undoubtedly one of the greatest game parks of the African sub-continent invites you to an unforgettable safari experience. The heart of the park is Etosha Pan - a gigantic shallow depression in the ground surrounded by mixed woodland of tamboti, wild figs, maroela and different species of acacia hosting a great variety of big and smaller game in its natural habitat. Etosha attraction is not only in the variety of game but also in its unique landscape. The great white expanses, interesting diversity of trees and shrubs set it apart from other parks in Africa. Etosha's large and divergent concentrations of game depend on water holes for their survival, making for excellent game viewing opportunities at the watering holes. The Park get its name from the Etosha Pan "the great white place of dry water" The best time for game viewing is during the winter months (May - August) and before the rainy season (the rainy season is November - April).
Day 8 Etosha National Park: Ongava Lodge (BLD)
After breakfast you will make you way to the western side of Etosha National Park stopping en-route at the numerous water holes to view game at close quarters. Ongava Game Lodge is situated along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park in the privately owned Ongava Game Reserve. Ongava is the ideal place from which to base your activities when visiting Etosha. Accommodation comprises 10 (12 from July 2004) air-conditioned brick, rock and thatch chalets, each with en-suite facilities. Meals are either served in the main dining area under thatch with a view over the camp's water hole - or on the dining deck under the stars. Activities include game drives in open 4x4 vehicles into the Okaukuejo area of Etosha where Lion, Elephant, Cheetah, Gemsbok, Springbok, and Hartebeest can be seen at many of the water holes in the park. In addition, night drives, hides and walks with armed guides are enjoyed on the private reserve. Ongava has resident White and Black Rhino, giving guests staying at Ongava the opportunity to see both species.
Day 9 Southern Damaraland: Mobile Luxury Tented Camp (BLD)
After a final morning game drive you will be driven to your private tented camp in Southern Damaraland. Between the Ugab and the Huab rivers lies a vast unspoilt wilderness with magnificent rugged scenery of rolling plains and distant mountains, a variety of unique flora and fauna, fascinating geological formations and a wealth of rock engravings and paintings, which combine to form the unique attractions of Damaraland. Enjoy an afternoon walk amongst the boulder and kopjes.
Day 10 Southern Damaraland: Mobile Luxury Tented Camp (BLD)
Early this morning visit the San (Bushman) paintings and engravings near Twyelfontein. These spectacular engravings are though to be the work of hunter-gatherers who lived in the area thousands of years ago. South of Twyelfontein in a desolate landscape of volcanic rock lies the Burnt Mountain. Nearby a further geological curiosity is the formation of perpendicular basalt called the Organ Pipes. Other activities include off road drives in search or rare desert elephants and the elusive desert black rhino.
Day 11 Swakopmund: Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Center (BLD)
After breakfast, you will head towards the coast and Cape Cross and the Cape Fur Seals. Cape Cross is where the Portuguese seafarer Diego Cao became the first European to set foot on Namibia soil in 1486. Cape Cross is also home to more than 80,000 Cape Fur Seals. A special feature along the coast is the extensive lichen fields. Continue onto Swakopmund Namibia's premier seaside resort which resembles a Bavarian village with its many 19th Century buildings harking back to its colonial past. Hedged by the desert and wild Atlantic, Swakopmund offers old world charm, a relaxed atmosphere and a host of activities. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. A 4 star luxury hotel built in and around the impeccably restored old station building. From the light and airy Reception Hall, to 90 spacious rooms and 2 sumptuous presidential suites, the Hotel combines renowned Namibian hospitality with the first word in service and style. The Pool Area is an oasis; a welcome respite from the desert, the gaming tables and slot machines in the Mermaid Casino, or perhaps the cinemas, video arcade or action bar to be found in the Entertainment Center. The Tavern, an action bar with live entertainment and dancing, is the perfect place to sample Namibia's famed crisp and cool beers. The Spitzkoppe Conference Center is able to accommodate up to 350 delegates with ease. The Platform One Restaurant is the place to feast to your heart's content on Namibia's bountiful sea harvest. Beyond the Hotel's many delights, our PRO will be only too pleased to arrange any of the following attractions on your behalf: Gym and aerobics classes, tennis on 4 Olympic size courts, horse and camel riding excursions through the awesome scenery of the Namib desert, and use of the Rossmund Golf Course- one of only four desert golf courses in the world. Should you have children, kiddies crèche is just one more of our many special facilities.
Day 12 Swakopmund: Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Center (B)
This morning you will depart at 8:30 am on a seal and dolphin cruise. This takes you through Walvis Bay Harbor, the fishing factories and Russian trawlers. From here on to Bird Island, Pelican Point and back via the lagoon where a variety of birds such as pelicans, flamingoes and cormorants can be seen. A highlight is wild seals boarding the boat to be feed by hand. Fresh oysters, champagne and snacks are enjoyed at the seal colony where dolphins join the fun around the boat. You will have the afternoon at leisure to enjoy a variety of optional activities such as quad biking, a scenic flight over the dunes and coast, tandem skydiving and golf on one of the five registered desert golf courses in the world.
Day 13 Sossusvlei: Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge (BLD)
After breakfast continue via the Kuiseb to Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge situated in the heart of the Namib Desert on the NamibRand Nature Reserve – one of the largest reserves in Africa with 180 000 hectares of pristine wilderness. NamibRand is renowned for its captivating beauty and diversity of landscape which changes from expansive gravel plains to undulating dune seas and rugged canyons. Experience the area’s diverse range of desert-adapted flora and fauna on guided nature walks and hiking trails, and explore the dunes by All Terrain Vehicles. At night, discover the magnificence of the desert sky from the Lodge’s sophisticated observatory. Each of the 10 air-conditioned twin bedded chalets is constructed from indigenous African timber, natural rock and glass. Each chalet has en-suite bathroom facilities and is beautifully decorated to complement the desert shades. The stylish main lodge area houses the dinning room, reference library, cocktail bar, viewing decks and plunge pool. Stargazing can be done with a high powered computerized telescope.
Day 14 Namib Desert: Mobile Luxury Tented Camp (BLD)
Depart early for an excursion to the awe-inspiring dunes at nearby Sossusvlei – the highest dunes in the world, many of which are in excess of 300m high. After lunch, continue to the Namib Naukluft Park. Our exclusive campsite is surrounded by the huge Naukluft Mountains, characterized by sheer cliffs, deeply incised river valleys and rolling hills, which are a sanctuary for Hartmann’s mountain zebra, oryx, springbok and kudu.
Day 15 Namib Desert: Mobile Luxury Tented Camp (BLD)
Today you will explore the pristine gorges in the Naukluft. You will set off to the plateau by 4X4. The rest of the journey is by foot for a gentle hike through the gorge with its many quiver trees and rock pools, which are large enough to cool off in. An optional afternoon activity is horse riding at a nearby guest farm.
Day 16 Departure (BL)
After breakfast you will return to Windhoek via the Khomas Hochland stopping at a guest farm for lunch. You will be dropped off at the airport for your flight to Johannesburg and connecting International Flight.
Day 17 Arrive into the USA.
Rates for the Andersson Safari
Land, per person double occupancy
| 01 Jan '07 - 30 Jun '07 | $6,565 |
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| 01 Jul '07 - 31 Oct '07 | $7,565 |
| 01 Nov '07 - 23 Dec '07 | $6,575 |
| 24 Dec '07 - 31 Dec '07 | $7,565 |
| Single Supplement | $335 - $545 |
Land and Air from New York, per person double occupancy
| 08 Jan '07 - 31 Mar '07 | $7,910 |
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| 01 Apr '07 - 31 May '07 | $8,330 |
| 01 Jun '07 - 30 Jun '07 | $8,610 |
| 01 Jul '07 - 20 Aug '07 | $9,610 |
| 21 Aug '07 - 06 Oct '07 | $9,330 |
| 07 Oct '07 - 31 Oct '07 | $8,910 |
| 01 Nov '07 - 08 Dec '07 | $7,920 |
| 09 Dec '07 - 23 Dec '07 | $8,620 |
| 24 Dec '07 - 31 Dec '07 | $9,330 |
Price Includes:
- Accommodation for 13 nights
- Meals as mentioned
- Transport & Transfers
- Game drives & Game park fees
- Professional driver/guides
- All mentioned tours & entrance fees
- Travel Protection Plan ($20,000 Emergency Assistance, $20,000 Accidental death & dismemberment; $500 Medical Expenses; $1,000 Baggage & travel documents; $400 Baggage delay; $500 Travel delay - $100 per day maximum; TRAVEL GUARD Assistance)
Price Excludes:
- Beverages
- Gratuities
- Laundry
- Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance
- Items of a personal nature
- LAND PRICE EXCLUDED THE FLIGHT FROM JOHANNESBURG TO WINDHOEK
2007 DEPARTURE DATES
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