Wilderness Travel 2018 Catalog of Adventures

Namibia Expedition ETOSHA, HIMBA TRIBES, SOSSUSVLEI DUNES, AND A DESERT HIKE

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

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.

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

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

“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

DATES May 3-16, 2018 May 17-30 Jun 28-Jul 11 Jul 19-Aug 1

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.

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

Our journey brings you the full wonder of Namibia, from its breathtaking landscapes and desert-adapted wildlife to its traditional cultures.

CORALISE NOSKE ALEXANDER NESBITT

CAROL BECKWITH & ANGELA FISHER

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