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Opportunities to assist vets at AfriCat and track desert lion with a renowned conservationist are just some of the highlights of this unique safari.
Have you ever dreamed of getting up close
to Africa’s wildlife? How about helping
firsthand on conservation projects that protect
these species for future generations? On this
spectacular and unique adventure, we bring
you behind the scenes to conservation groups
that are pioneering ways to protect Namibia’s
amazing wildlife, including endangered black
rhino, the world’s greatest population of
free-roaming cheetah, and the magnificent
desert lion, which exists nowhere else on
earth! You’ll track leopard and cheetah, meet
with biologists of Save The Rhino Trust,
and help contribute directly to Namibia’s
preservation. Our groups have the exclusive
experience of tracking desert lion alongside
renowned conservationist Dr. Flip Stander.
With only six participants per departure, this
is the safari of a lifetime!
Days 1-3 Windhoek / Okonjima From
Windhoek, head to Okonjima Bush Camp and
visit the AfriCat Foundation, the largest cheetah
and leopard rescue-and-release program in the
world. Setting off at dawn in open vehicles,
you’ll search for leopard, track cheetah on foot,
and keep an eye out for the many bird species
found here. On our June departure (two extra
days), enjoy the exclusive opportunity of being
the only observers (and assistants!) of the annual
“Vet Check”—an incredible experience with the
big cats.
Days 4-6 Damaraland / Desert Rhino Camp
In the heart of Damaraland, with its magnificent
mesas and bizarre vegetation, explore the
prehistoric rock art at Twyfelfontein—the largest
petroglyph site in all Africa, with thousands of
images, both animal and spirit, carved into the
cliff face. At lovely Desert Rhino Camp, home to
Save the Rhino Trust, meet some of the guardians
of the rare black rhino and enjoy an insider’s look
at the extraordinary work being done to ensure
the survival of this species. You’ll track rhino by
4WD vehicle and on foot, and search ephemeral
riverbeds for desert elephant.
Days 7-12 Desert Lion Project / Damaraland /
Windhoek From our mobile camp in the heart of
the Kunene, which stretches to Namibia’s legendary
Skeleton Coast, search for desert lion, with the
chance to meet (and even track with) Dr. Flip
Stander. His work has been critical in ensuring
the survival of this unique species. Our days may
be long, with early starts and late finishes, but
the overall experience is unforgettable! After a
final night in the wilds of Damaraland, depart on
Day 12 via Windhoek.
MARY MCDONALD
DONAL MULLINS
HIGHLIGHTS
• Go behind the scenes at AfriCat for close
encounters with cheetah and leopard,
including our special “Vet Check” Departure
• Exclusive safari—just 6 participants—
with expert tracker and naturalist safari
guide Jason Nott
• Track desert-adapted elephant and the
world’s only population of desert lion
• Walk among prehistoric rock engravings
at Twyfelfontein
• Meet with field staff of Save the Rhino
Trust, responsible for saving Namibia’s
black rhino from extinction
• Special bush breakfasts, lantern-lit dinners
DETAILS
• 12-day trip begins and ends in Windhoek
(June departure is 14 days)
• 8 nights hotels and lodges, 3 nights
mobile camp
• All meals included
DATES
May 14-25, 2017
Jun 23-Jul 6 Vet Check Departure
(14 Days)
Sep 3-14
TRIP COST
12-day Itinerary: from $6495
14-day Vet Check departure: $7495
Single supplement: from $1190
Internal airfare: $570 (subject to change)
Donations to conservation projects:
$900-$2350, depending on departure
TRIP LEVEL 1 2+ 3 4 5 6 7
4WD game viewing, bush walks