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Our journey brings you the full wonder of Namibia, from its breathtaking landscapes and desert-adapted wildlife to its traditional cultures.
FOR MORE DETAILS ON OUR AFRICA TRIPS, VISIT 26
Namibia is one of the most hauntingly beautiful
safari destinations on earth, brimming with
jaw-dropping geological wonders and exotic
species found nowhere else. Join us to track
cheetah and leopard on
foot with big cat specialists,
view 6,000-year-old rock art
on the flanks of sandstone
peaks, search for big game
in Etosha, track desert-
adapted rhino on foot, climb
the colossal Sossusvlei
Dunes of the Namib Desert,
and meet traditional Himba
nomads. Our grand finale is
a three-day trek across the
stunning NamibRand Nature
Reserve, with nights spent beneath a
spectacular star-studded sky surrounded by
distant mountains and wondrous desert silence.
Days 1-2 Windhoek / Okonjima At delightful
Okonjima, we visit AfriCat, a rescue and
rehabilitation center for threatened cheetah
and leopard. Here we learn about conservation
efforts and track these captivating species
on foot.
Days 3-4 Etosha National Park On the salt
pans of world-renowned Etosha National Park,
we head out by 4WD vehicle to look for
elephant, lion, giraffe, blue wildebeest, gemsbok
(oryx), and more, with a good chance to spot
elusive black rhino.
Days 5-8 Huab Under Canvas / Himba /
Twyfelfontein Explore the table-top mountains
of Damaraland, visit a remote Himba settlement,
track desert-adapted rhino on foot, and walk
the trail at Twyfelfontein—a World Heritage
Site with one of the most extensive rock art sites
in Africa.
Days 9-10 Swakopmund / Sossusvlei Dunes
From the coastal town of Swakopmund, a
scenic flight brings us into Namib-Naukluft
National Park, where we can climb the towering
Sossusvlei Dunes.
Days 11-14 NamibRand Nature Reserve / Tok
Tokkie Trail Hike across the private NamibRand
Nature Reserve, where the immense diversity
of the desert world comes to life, and sleep in
open-air “dune beds” under a brilliant canopy of
stars. Depart on Day 14 via Windhoek.
EXTEND YOUR ADVENTURE
Explore romantic Cape Town, historic Cape
wine country, and the spectacular Cape of
Good Hope.
ETOSHA, HIMBA
TRIBES, SOSSUSVLEI DUNES, AND A DESERT HIKE
“Couldn’t have
asked for a more
interesting trip and
outstanding guides,
lodges, and meals.
Our 4th trip with
WT and one of the
best (although we
always say that!).”
Jerry W.
Santa Rosa CA
CORALISE NOSKE
ALEXANDER NESBITT CAROL BECKWITH & ANGELA FISHER
HIGHLIGHTS
• Specialist guides for tracking leopard and
cheetah at Okonjima
• World-class game viewing in Etosha
National Park
• Track desert rhino on foot in Damaraland
with the Save the Rhino Trust
• Climb and photograph some of the
world’s highest dunes in Sossusvlei
• Hike across the NamibRand Nature
Reserve’s magnificent desert landscape
DETAILS
• 14-day trip begins and ends in Windhoek
• 8 nights deluxe wildlife camps,
2 nights open-air camping, 1 night hotel,
2 nights guesthouse
• All meals included
DATES
May 3-16, 2018
May 17-30
Jun 28-Jul 11
Jul 19-Aug 1
Aug 9-22
Sep 6-19
TRIP COST
$7295 (4-12 members)
Single supplement: $520
Internal airfare: $630 (subject to change)
Low season discount (May): $400
Cape Town extension: from $1195
TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
4WD game viewing, easy to
moderate hiking