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Namibia Private Camping Safari

From £3,380 per person

Namibia

This new, excellent value 13-day, privately guided camping tour brings together the breathtaking beauty of the Namib Desert and Sossusvlei, excellent game-viewing in the renowned Etosha National Park and the opportunity to understand the country's history, including the colonial German influenced architecture and the ancient San rock engravings. Other highlights include crossing the Tropic of Capricorn and a visit the Africat Foundation at Okonjima.

This semi-participatory camping trip is ideally suited to families or groups of friends who are looking for the privacy of their own tour - suits four to five people. April to September, the Namibian winter , is the best time to travel making this an ideal summer holiday destination.

Itinerary

On this trip you will visit:

Damaraland
Etosha
Sossusvlei
Swakopmund
Windhoek & Central Namibia

Day 1

Depart form London on overnight flight via Johannesburg to Windhoek

Day 2

Windhoek

On arrival, you will be met and transferred to Windhoek where you have the rest of the day to explore Namibia's capital city. Stay at Tamboti Guesthouse, breakfast included.

Day 3

Kalahari Desert

You will be met by your guide and depart on your journey south through the Kalahari Desert to Bagatelle, stopping at the small towns on the way. Camp under the stars after your afternoon guided walk.

Day 4

Namib Naukluft Park

Continue west into the desert and arrive at camp at Namib Naukluft Park in time to watch the glorious desert sunset.

Day 5

Sesriem and Sossusvlei

Early start to travel through Sesriem at sunrise. Travel through the dunes to famous Sossusvlei and see the iconic Dune 45. See Sesriem Canyon in the afternoon before returning to camp for sundowners.

Days 6 - 7

Swakopmund

Continue north-west to the Skeleton Coast, trough Walvis Bay, where you stay at Amanpuri Travellers Lodge in Swakopmund. Dinner at a local seafood restaurant is included.

In Swakopmund you will have free time to explore the town or book some of the extra activities on offer, such as microlight and aeroplane flights over the desert, fishing trips, desert quad bike trips or sand boarding. Alternatively, travel with your guide into the Swakopmund Valley to see the ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis plants. Lunch and dinner today are for your own expense.

Day 8

Cape Cross & Damaraland

Travel north along the coast and stop to see the Cape Cross seal colony before returning to the desert. Shop for semi-precious stones at Uis, the old mining town. Camp at Aba Huab in Twyfelfontein.

Day 9

Damaraland

Visit the rock engravings in the area before heading to the campsite at Kavita Lion Lodge, ending the day with a nature drive.

Day 10

Etosha National Park

Morning visit to the Communal Carnivore Conservation Project before departing for the Etosha National Park. Camp at Okaukuejo.

Day 11

Etosha National Park

Spend the day in search of game in Etosha before heading to the campsite at Namutoni for a night drive.

Day 12

Okonjima

After the morning game drive, depart for the Africat Foundation at Okonjima for a close encounter with the rescues cheetahs.

Day 13

Okonjima & Windhoek

After an educational tour at Africat, start your journey to Windhoek. Stay at Tamboti Guesthouse, dinner is for your own account.

Day 14

Windhoek

Transfer to airport for your flight back to the UK via Johannesburg.

Day 15

Arrive at London Heathrow early morning.

Price guides 2013/2014

From £3,380 per person, haring, minimum of 3 adults travelling

From £11,220 per family, sharing, family of four (2 adults & 2 children under 12 years)

Inclusive of all accommodation and camping equipment (tent and mattress), private guide, airport transfers, all meals, except in Windhoek and Swakopmund (breakfast only), national park entrance fees and most activities.

Excludes: visa fees, drinks, meals and activities not mentioned, items of a personal nature and gratuties.

Supplements apply during peak season and school holidays.

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Rainbow specialists provide a high-quality, personal service and respected, impartial advice so you can make informed decisions about your individual holiday. To talk through your holiday ideas and plans, ring us on 020 7666 1250, or make an enquiry by email.

Accommodation

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Namutoni

Etosha, Namibia

Namutoni is the easternmost of the rest camps in Etosha, and is perhaps the most upmarket. It is built around an old German fort overlooking the King Nehale waterhole, and from its raised walkway there are excellent views across...

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Okaukuejo

Etosha, Namibia

Okaukuejo one of rest camps, provides excellent accommodation inside Etosha. This popular lodge is situated at the southern entrance to the park, overlooking a permanent, floodlit waterhole, regularly frequented by game. The...

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