2020 Wilderness Travel Catalog of Adventures

Track leopard, desert-adapted rhino, and meet with conservationist Dr. Flip Stander, the world’s leading authority on desert lion—this unique safari is limited to just six participants! CHRISTOPHE COURTEAU DAVID ROGERS

HEDRUS VAN DER MERWE

In the Realm of the Desert Lion A WORLD-EXCLUSIVE CONSERVATION SAFARI IN NAMIBIA

This unique safari brings you to the wonders of Namibia, whose dramatic landscapes, extraordinary wildlife, and visionary commitment to conservation have made it the most exciting safari destination in all

rhino, and have exclusive access to join the Vet Team as they monitor the reserve’s wildlife. The leopard population here is thriving, and the viewing is up close! Days 5-7 Damaraland / Tracking Rhino Amid the rock-ribbed mesas of Damaraland, we hike through the amazing gallery of prehistoric rock art of Twyfelfontein, then search for desert-adapted elephant as we travel through rugged landscapes to our remote lodge in the Huab Conservancy. We’ll do true wilderness tracking, by vehicle and on foot, in search of desert-adapted rhino. Save the Rhino Trust works here to protect the last, free-roaming population of black rhinos in the world (WT contributes to their work). At SRT’s base camp, we get a behind-the-scenes look at their conservation projects. Days 8-13 Kunene / Desert Lion Territory The climax of our safari is the opportunity to meet Dr. Flip Stander in the wilds of Kaokoland. The world’s leading authority on desert lion, Dr. Stander has tracked desert lion in this austere landscape for decades, charting their territory and habits to help reduce human-lion conflict. Your participation in this safari contributes directly to the Desert Lion Project, which has brought a three-fold increase of this rare population. Depart on Day 13 via Windhoek, or join our Sossusvlei Dunes extension.

HIGHLIGHTS • Exclusive safari—just 6 participants— with expert tracker and naturalist safari guide Jason Nott • Go behind the scenes at AfriCat for close encounters with leopard • Track rhino on foot, meet with field staff of Save the Rhino Trust • Search for desert lion with Dr. Flip Stander, the world’s authority on this unique population • Walk among prehistoric rock engravings at Twyfelfontein • Special bush breakfasts, lantern-lit dinners DETAILS • 13-day trip begins and ends in Windhoek • 7 nights hotels and lodges, 5 nights mobile camp • All meals included TRIP COST $9695 (6 members) $9995 (5 members) $10395 (4 members) Single supplement: $1350 Internal airfare: $800 (subject to change) Donation to AfriCat Foundation (tax deductible): $500 Trip cost includes $1050 donation to the Desert Lion Project, and $110 donation to Save the Rhino Trust Sossusvlei Dunes Extension: from $3250 DATES Jun 22-Jul 4, 2020 Sep 6-18

Africa. See leopard at renowned Africat, track desert-adapted rhino—on foot—in Damaraland, and meet with the researchers of Save the Rhino Trust. In the wilds of Kaokoland, you’ll have the world- exclusive opportunity to meet with Dr. Flip Stander,

“A wonderful, exotic trip to an immensely beautiful country with varied landscapes. Our Trip Leader had a depth of knowledge that was utterly astounding.” Ginny W., Healdsburg CA

whose lifetime of work with desert lion has transformed our understanding of this unique population. With just six travelers, you’ll have incredible wildlife experiences, and your participation directly supports Namibia’s innovative conservation efforts. Days 1-4 Windhoek / Okonjima / Leopard Tracking We head to Okonjima Bush Camp and AfriCat, the world’s largest big cat rehabilitation center. We’ll track leopard, brown hyena, and

TRIP LEVEL 1 2 + 3 4 5 6 4WD game viewing, bush walks

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