Thompsons Africa,7 day guided tour of southern Nam

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Namibia - Ghostly Towns & Canyon Vistas - 7 Days - 2008

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Price and Departures

Rates:
From R10 990 Twin / R12 340 Single

Departs:
Saturdays

Namibia with it's combination of largely untouched vast country and relatively tiny population makes it the ultimate land of discovery and soul-searching. This fully escorted tour of southern Namibia visits the highlights of this region, from the second largest canyon in the world in the far south of Namibia, the Fish River Canyon, to the eerie Ghost Town of Kolmanskop, to the windswept dunes of the Namib Desert. This is a tour of unique sights and vast landscapes.

To take in the 'whole' of Namibia, our southern tour easily 'tacks on' to our fully escorted tour that takes in the highlights of northern Namibia. Speak to us about our adventure tours, accommodation, car hire, guided tours and safaris in Namibia and in South Africa - in fact, for all your Africa Travel, Trust Thompsons.

Itinerary

Highlights

Day 1: (Sat) Windhoek - Kalahari Desert (D)
Depart Windhoek, drive via Rehoboth into Kalahari Desert. On arrival, depart on a scenic sunset drive in open safari vehicles. Animals that live in the region include brown hyenas, lions, meerkats, several species of antelope and many species of bird and reptile.
Accommodation: Auob Lodge or similar

Day 2: (Sun) Kalahari Desert - Fish River Canyon (BD)
Drive through the Kalahari and visit the Quivertree Forest near Keetmanshop. The quiver tree or 'Kokerboom' is indigenous to this hot and dry area. Stop for lunch in Keetmanshop (lunch for own account). Continue via Naute Dam, see the Fish River Canyon's spectacular northern fringes.
Accommodation: Canon Village or similar

Day 3: (Mon) Fish River Canyon - Lüderitz (BD)
We travel via Bethanie and Aus today. There is a possibility of seeing the desert adapted horses on entering the Namib Desert. Arrive at Lüderitz around midday, and depart on an afternoon scenic drive around the southern peninsula.
Accommodation: Lüderitz Nest Hotel or similar

Day 4: (Tue) Lüderitz - Maltahöhe (BD)
Visit Kolmanskop, a deserted diamond town and museum. This previously bustling diamond town is now abandoned and fights a constant struggle with the sand dunes of the Namib Desert. Continue to the Maltahöhe region for overnight.
Accommodation: Hammerstein Rest Camp or similar

Day 5: (Wed) Maltahöhe - Namib Naukluft Park (BD)
Depart early this morning to Sossusvlei. The best time to view Sossusvlei is at sunrise, the colours are strong and constantly changing, allowing for wonderful photographic opportunities. The midday heat is intense and best spent in the shade. Visit Sesriem Canyon en route past the Naukluft Mountains.
Accommodation: Namib Naukluft Lodge or similar

Day 6: (Thu) Namib Naukluft Park - Swakopmund (BLD)
Drive through Kuiseb Canyon towards the coast. Enjoy a packed lunch. See the Welwitschia Mirabilis plants said to grow older than a 1000 years. Visit Moon Valley, an eerie and surrealistic landscape of bizarre rock formations of red lava's and yellow sandstone's. Arrive in Swakopmund late afternoon and this evening enjoy a sundowner near Swakopmund whilst the light fades.
Accommodation: Hansa Hotel or similar

Day 7: (Fri) Swakopmund - Windhoek (B)
Travel to Walvis Bay Lagoon and see the seabirds. Continue inland towards Usakos and Karibib, and visit the Henckert's Centre, Herero graves and the handcraft market in Okahandja. Arrive in Windhoek in the late afternoon, where the tour ends.

Optional Pre & Post Tours

Please contact us for a variety of pre or post tours in/around Windhoek.

Related Locations


	Namibia Sossusvlei Swakopmund

Spend some time viewing the awesome Fish River Canyon.
Experience the Ghost Town of Kolmanskop.
View magnificent sand dunes.
Explore the quaint seaside town of Swakopmund.

Includes

Transportation
Tour in air-conditioned vehicles.

Professionally Escorted
Discover southern Namibia with our professional Tour Guides.

Accommodation
Rooms with private facilities, on a twin share basis.

Dining Inclusions
* 6 Breakfasts. * 2 Lunch packs. * 6 Dinners.

Plus
Non-alcoholic drinks on board the vehicle.
Hotel porterage included.

Please Note
All departures guaranteed in English-German. Please indicate language of preference at time of booking.
Thompsons Africa reserves the right to offer accommodation of a similar standard, subject to availability.

Price & Departures

Validity Currency Twin Single

01 Nov 07 - 31 Oct 08 ZAR 10990 12340