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Namibia h Escorted Mobile Camping Tour
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‘Wild Dog’ Namibian Explorer
The greatest of Namibian
mobile adventures is to share daily
camping experiences around the
evening camp fire and to
sleep under the vast and vaulted skies. These
informal and adventurous small group mobile
camping safaris offer one of the best value
ways of exploring Namibia.
YOUR
ITINER ARY
TOUR DURATION: 10 NIGHTS
h Windhoek: 1 night h Okonjima: 1 night
h Etosha: 2 nights h Damaraland: 2 nights
h Swakopmund: 2 nights h Namib Desert: 2 nights
DAY 1 h On arrival transfer to the Olive Grove for the
afternoon at leisure and overnight.
DAY 2 h After breakfast you are collected by your guide from
Wild Dog Camping Safaris for the journey north to Okonjima,
stopping en route at Okahandja. Arrive mid-afternoon, with
time to set up camp before a late afternoon of education
and activities involving the big cats at the AfriCat Foundation.
In the evening return to camp for a star-lit dinner.
DAY 3 h An early start this morning for your journey to
Namutoni, eastern Etosha. En route you’ll make a brief stop
to pick up supplies. Arrive at Namutoni in time for lunch,
then enjoy an afternoon game drive in the National Park
returning to camp for dinner.
DAY 4 h An unforgettable full day through Etosha to
Okaukuejo Rest Camp, famous for its rewarding waterhole.
A myriad of big and general game plus outstanding bird life
is sure to be seen today.
DAY 5 h Begin the journey south with a relatively short drive
to the small town of Kamanjab where you make a short
stop before continuing on to Kavita Lion Lodge and AfriCat
North – the Communal Carnivore Conservation Project.
DAY 6 h After an early start visit the Himba tribesmen and
learn about their culture and customs. Drive on to the
beautiful Damaraland, visiting the Bushman engravings
at Twyfelfontein.
DAY 7 h Head deeper to Namibia’s highest mountain, The
Brandberg, before moving on to the town of Uis, an old
mining town where you can buy semi-precious stones such
as tourmaline and amethyst. From here drive to the Atlantic
Ocean and the Skeleton Coast, visiting the seal colony at
Cape Cross before driving to Swakopmund. Here enjoy two
days at leisure and with an abundance of restaurants and
sightseeing available, staying in chalet accommodation.
DAY 9 h Depart for Walvis Bay for a short visit at the
beautiful lagoon, which is home to a vast number of birds
including pelican and flamingo, before heading into the
Namib desert. After traversing mountain passes, see the
breathtaking desert landscapes at Solitaire where, after a
long but scenically rewarding drive you will arrive late
afternoon. One of the best times to arrive in the desert
you’ll be driven to a nearby dune to appreciate the magic
brought by sunset, before setting up camp for the night.
DAY 10 h The earliest of starts as you head into the Namib-
Naukluft Park at dawn to witness the rising colours on the
dunes as you drive to Sossusvlei, walking for the last three
miles through the dunes – a magical experience in the cool
of the morning, with soft sunlight just beginning to play
over the dunes. Ancient mineral pans, stunted Camelthorn
trees and the chance of seeing a gemsbok or ostrich make
perfect photo opportunities.