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Windhoek - Namib - Swakopmund - Spitzkoppe - Damaraland - Damaraland - Etosha - Etosha - Etosha - Waterberg -
Erongo Nature Conservancy
16 Days / 15 Nights
0 Persons
Reference: 15 Day camping Self -drive - 2014
Date of Issue: 01 March 2014
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This camping self drive takes you to the south of Namibia, up to the coast and onto Etosha in the north completing a circuit of the country and includes the natural beauty of the country, great game viewing and a last night in luxury at
Erindi Private Game reserve.
Destination
Windhoek
Namib
Swakopmund
Spitzkoppe
Damaraland
Damaraland
Etosha
Etosha
Etosha
Waterberg
Erongo Nature
Conservancy
Accommodation
Villa Violet
Sesriem Camp Site
Alte Brücke Resort
Spitzkoppe Community Camp
Aba-Huab Rest Camp
Palmwag Campsite
Etosha Safari Camp
Okaukuejo Camp
Halali Camp
Waterberg Rest Camp
Erindi Old Traders Lodge
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Nights Basis
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1 B&B
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Room Type
Camping
Camping
1x B&B
Camping
Camping
Camping
Camping
Camping
Camping
Camping
1x Lodge
Key
RO: Room only
B&B: Bed and breakfast
D, B&B: Dinner, bed and breakfast
FB: Dinner, bed, breakfast and lunch
FB+: Dinner, bed, breakfast, lunch and activities daily
FI: Fully inclusive
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Windhoek
Windhoek is Namibia’s capital, home to an international airport and a plethora of restaurants, shops, entertainment venues and accommodation options. The city is clean, safe and well-organised, with a colonial legacy that is reflected in its many German eateries and shops, and the widespread use of the German language. Windhoek has an interesting mix of historical architecture and modern buildings, many of which are worth a look, including the Alte
Feste (Old Fort), the 1896 Christuskirche (Christ Church), and the more contemporary Supreme Court.
Day Notes
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Overnight: Villa Violet
With just six rooms, you’ll be lucky to get a booking at Villa Violet - one of the top rated B&B guesthouses in
Windhoek, Namibia’s capital.
If you are lucky enough to get a booking, you'll see why this small guesthouse is so popular: Ben and Heidi, with years of hospitality industry experience between them and speaking English, German, French and Flemish/Afrikaans, are the consummate hosts. With contagious enthusiasm, they have made Villa Violet into the very definition of a bed and breakfast guesthouse where you get a personal welcome from the owners, friendly and intimate service and exceptional value for money.
Villa Violet is a smart and attractive guesthouse tucked away in a quiet neighborhood of northern Windhoek and is a great place to start or end your safari or self-drive holiday in Namibia. You will easily find Villa Violet coming from the airport; it is close to the central areas of Windhoek; and you are within stumbling distance from the legendary eisbein and stein of Joe's Beerhouse.
The rooms at Villa Violet open onto small patios making an ideal spot to relax and read a book or have a cup of tea while you chat with Ben and Heidi. Rinse your travel-weary bones in the swimming pool or retreat to your air conditioned room with a book from the small library.
The décor as simple, elegant and modern with hotel-like amenities including wireless internet, flat-screen cable TV, climate control, tea/coffee, personal safe, honesty bar and hair dryers.
If you are looking for a warm welcome, genuine hospitality, convenience and comfort, we cannot recommend Villa
Violet highly enough: we have yet to have an unhappy customer and, so long as Ben and Heidi are at the helm, we doubt we ever will.
Activities
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Namib
The Namib is the world’s oldest desert, and although it stretches along the entire length of Namibia’s coastline, the
Namib commonly refers to the vast sea of sand from Luderitz to Swakopmund. For a big sandy desert the scenery is remarkably varied, with the giant red dunes of Sossusvlei being the most famous part.
Because of how old it is the Namib is home to numerous species that don’t occur elsewhere and although no humans live in the desert an amazing array of flora and fauna manages to survive here. Famous species include the
Welwitschia – a living fossil plant, endemic chameleons, fur seals along the coast, brown hyenas, jackals and remarkably one of Africa’s largest antelope the Gemsbok. The name Namib is of Nama origin and means "vast place" and vast it certainly is.
Day Notes
Today's journey takes you north along one of the most scenic routes in the country - remember to allow extra time to stop for photos! Once at Sesriem you are at the gateway to perhaps the most popular destination in Namibia - the magnificent dunes of Sossuvlei and Dead Vlei, in this vast region you can wander amongstendless sand dunes, view the distantmountains, and watch game such as oryx, ostrich and springbok in amongst the dry riverbeds and gravel plains seeking shade from the searing sun. Two nights are spent in the region to give you the chance to explore and appreciate the stillness of the desert.
Consultant Notes
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Overnight: Sesriem Camp Site
Activities
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Swakopmund
Founded in 1892 as the main harbour for German South West Africa, Swakopmund is often described as being more
German than Germany. Now a seaside resort, Swakopmund is the capital of the Skeleton Coast tourism area and has plenty to keep visitors happy. The quirky mix of German and Namibian influences, colonial-era buildings and the cool sea breeze make it very popular.
Day Notes
The coastal town of Swakopmund beckons! Take part in optional activities such as scenic flights, a day trip to
Sandwich Harbour, kayaking, catamaran/marine cruise or for the more adventurous sky dive, sand board or quad bike. The list of optional activities is lengthy and most will give you the chance to witness the Skeleton Coast and learn about the relationship of this harsh coastline and the mighty pounding of the Atlantic Ocean onto the shores.
Swakopmund is a quaint town full of character for those just wishing to relax.
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Overnight: Alte Brücke Resort
Alte Brücke Resort is situated within walking distance of the beach, near the Swakopmund Aquarium and one of the most popular resorts on the coast. We offer self catering chalets, fully-furnished and equipped, including breakfast.
Our conference centre will cater for all your business requirements.
We also have top of the range camp sites, fully lawned and paved, consisting of individual ablution facilities, washup, braai and power points.
All activities at the coast, can be arranged and booked from our office.
Accommodation consists of 23-luxury self catering chalets (sleeps 1-6) complete with telephone, TV, microwave etc, serviced daily.
Our scrumptious buffet breakfast is included in the bed price.
Our secure camping facility is top class, each stand has its own private bathroom, fire place, wash up, power point and lawned area.
Wire less internet is accessible from any position on the premises.
Activities
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Namib
The Namib is the world’s oldest desert, and although it stretches along the entire length of Namibia’s coastline, the
Namib commonly refers to the vast sea of sand from Luderitz to Swakopmund. For a big sandy desert the scenery is remarkably varied, with the giant red dunes of Sossusvlei being the most famous part.
Because of how old it is the Namib is home to numerous species that don’t occur elsewhere and although no humans live in the desert an amazing array of flora and fauna manages to survive here. Famous species include the
Welwitschia – a living fossil plant, endemic chameleons, fur seals along the coast, brown hyenas, jackals and remarkably one of Africa’s largest antelope the Gemsbok. The name Namib is of Nama origin and means "vast place" and vast it certainly is.
Day Notes
The Spitzkoppe, is a group of bald granite peaks or bornhardts located between Usakos and Swakopmund in the
Namib desert of Namibia. The granite is more than 700 million years old and the highest outcrop rises about 1784 meters above sea level
Consultant Notes
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Overnight: Spitzkoppe Community Camp
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Damaraland
Huge, untamed and ruggedly beautiful Damaraland is an exceptionally scenic landscape of open plains and spectacular rock formations. The major attractions are Spitzkoppe, the Brandberg, Twyfelfontein, Vingerklip and the
Petrified Forest.
Day Notes
Northern Damaraland is home to stunning scenery and plateaus. The 'middle of nowhere' feel never fails to draw people back over and over again, coupled with good game viewing possibilities including desert adapted elephant tracking and black rhino tracking which is avaliable at selected lodges.
Consultant Notes
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Overnight: Aba-Huab Rest Camp
Activities
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Damaraland
Huge, untamed and ruggedly beautiful Damaraland is an exceptionally scenic landscape of open plains and spectacular rock formations. The major attractions are Spitzkoppe, the Brandberg, Twyfelfontein, Vingerklip and the
Petrified Forest.
Day Notes
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Overnight: Palmwag Campsite
Palmwag Lodge and Camping site is situated in Palmwag near the Uniab River. The Lodge and its surroundings used to be farming land and were later developed into a hunting concession for big game. However, as popular interest in the area increased, the hunting camp was revamped into a lodge. The lodge consists of 12 thatched bungalows, 12 luxury tents and a restaurant. Guests can enjoy the walking trail or relax at the swimming pool under the palm trees.
The activities offered at the lodge are guided game drives, day trips or camping safaris into the concession area of
Palmwag Lodge offering guests the unique opportunity to discover and observe the diverse species of free-roaming game, amongst others, the famous desert elephant, the rare black rhino, giraffe, zebra and a variety of antelope. The small camping site consists of 7 campsites with ablution facilities.
Activities
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Etosha National Park
The Etosha National Park is Namibia's premiere game viewing experience, situated in the northwest of Namibia and is an area well known for its wildlife. Vegetation ranges from dense bush to open plains attracting a diversity of wildlife. In the heart of the Park is The Etosha Pan - a shallow depression that covers an area of 5000sq kilometres.
Dry and shimmering for most of the year, the pans fill up with water after good rains to a depth which is seldom deeper than 1m. In the dry season wildlife is attracted to perennial springs and waterholes that makes for excellent game viewing.
Within the park are three large public rest camps catering for the more budget orientated traveller. There are several smaller establishments on the outskirts of the park on private land offering a more intimate and comprehensive experience. All of these establishments offer excellent value for money.
Day Notes
Considered to be one of the best game parks in Africa, at 22,270km (that's about the size of Wales), is Etosha
National Park in the north of the country, you will spend 3 nights here giving you ample time for game drives and exploring the park stopping at various waterholes along the way. The floodlit waterholes of Okaukuejo and Halali are particularly active during dry season and you can expect to see huge herds of zebra, springbok, wildebeest along with elephants, rhino, hyena as well as lion and occasionally leopard.
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Overnight: Etosha Safari Camp
Etosha Safari Camp is situated just 10 km south of Andersson Gate on the C 38 between Outjo and Okaukuejo. 50 twin-bedded chalets nestle among Mopani trees and impart a feeling of living in the lap of African nature. Each of them is equipped with mosquito gauze, air conditioning and its own bathroom and small veranda. Special attractions are the Okambashu Restaurant and the Oshebeena Bar, styled like a typical little township bar and brimming with
African joie de vivre.
Etosha Safari Camp is the perfect base for safari excursions into Etosha - with an experienced guide on the daily game drive or by yourself in your own car.
Activities
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Etosha National Park
The Etosha National Park is Namibia's premiere game viewing experience, situated in the northwest of Namibia and is an area well known for its wildlife. Vegetation ranges from dense bush to open plains attracting a diversity of wildlife. In the heart of the Park is The Etosha Pan - a shallow depression that covers an area of 5000sq kilometres.
Dry and shimmering for most of the year, the pans fill up with water after good rains to a depth which is seldom deeper than 1m. In the dry season wildlife is attracted to perennial springs and waterholes that makes for excellent game viewing.
Within the park are three large public rest camps catering for the more budget orientated traveller. There are several smaller establishments on the outskirts of the park on private land offering a more intimate and comprehensive experience. All of these establishments offer excellent value for money.
Day Notes
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Overnight: Okaukuejo Camp
Okaukuejo is located 17 km from the southern entrance of the park, and famous for its flood-lit waterhole, where visitors can observe at close quarters a spectacle of wildlife congregating and interacting. Accommodation is provided to suit every need, in premier bush chalets overlooking the waterhole; bush chalets and double rooms; or family chalets. Other facilities include a restaurant, bar, shop, swimming pool, kiosk and camping facilities.
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Etosha National Park
The Etosha National Park is Namibia's premiere game viewing experience, situated in the northwest of Namibia and is an area well known for its wildlife. Vegetation ranges from dense bush to open plains attracting a diversity of wildlife. In the heart of the Park is The Etosha Pan - a shallow depression that covers an area of 5000sq kilometres.
Dry and shimmering for most of the year, the pans fill up with water after good rains to a depth which is seldom deeper than 1m. In the dry season wildlife is attracted to perennial springs and waterholes that makes for excellent game viewing.
Within the park are three large public rest camps catering for the more budget orientated traveller. There are several smaller establishments on the outskirts of the park on private land offering a more intimate and comprehensive experience. All of these establishments offer excellent value for money.
Day Notes
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Overnight: Halali Camp
Strategically located halfway between Okaukuejo and Namutoni, Halali is situated at the base of a dolomite hill, amongst shady Mopane trees. A flood-lit waterhole which is viewed from an elevated vantage point provides exceptional wildlife viewing throughout the day and into the night.
Accommodation is provided in family chalets, two and four bed bush chalets and double rooms - all converted with large sliding doors to the outside, to allow visitors to experience and benefit from the peace and tranquility of the natural surroundings. Other facilities include a restaurant, bar, shop, swimming pool, kiosk and camping facilities.
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Northern Namibia
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Day Notes
Waterberg Plateau is a beautiful wilderness area popular with hikers and ramblers. The Waterberg Plateau is also conveniently located at the half way point between Etosha and Windhoek, and is in close proximity to the Cheetah
Conservation Fund (CCF) and Rare and Endangered Species Trust (REST) Vulture restaurant which are well worth a visit.
Consultant Notes
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Overnight: Waterberg Rest Camp
Waterberg Camp is the gateway to the Waterberg Plateau Park, one of the most spectacular features of the northern region, towering some 200 meters above the surrounding landscape, with sheer cliffs and fascinating rock formations. The Waterberg Camp has recently been re-developed. Accommodation is provided in comfortable premier bush chalets, two and four bed bush chalets and double rooms, all nestled along the base of the Waterberg
Plateau cliffs, amongst towering trees.
The restaurant, bar and kiosk are housed in the historic Rasthaus, originally built in 1908 and used as a police post for several years. The open air swimming pool with a view of the Plateau above is the perfect remedy for the weary guest. The Camp also has a shop and a camping site available.
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Central Namibia
The central Namibian highlands are much cooler and less harsh than the arid lowlands that make up the majority of the country. This is great cattle ranching country and most tourism facilities have their origins in cattle and more recently game ranching.
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Overnight: Erindi Old Traders Lodge
Erindi Game Reserve is a jewel in the heart of the wild Namibian landscape. The reserve of 70 000ha is situated 40km east of the town of Omaruru.
Old Traders Lodge provides the accommodation at Erindi Private Game Reserve. This impressive lodge comprises the main dining room and viewing deck as well as 35 well appointed suites that all have views of a water hole. The spacious suites include; comfortable double or twin single beds with crisp linen and warm blankets, air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom with bath and shower, in-room safe, satellite TV, hairdryers, fridges and kettles.
Erindi falls within the Nama Karoo biome and is arid to semi-arid characterized by scattered low dwarf shrubs interspersed with grasslands. Erindi consists of an amazing array of diverse landscapes including mountains, riverine thickets, inselbergs ("island mountains") and grassland savannahs for as far as the eye can see.
Activities
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Urgent Contact Numbers
Company Name Telephone
Namvic Tours and Safaris 00264 81 3324524
Email Address Contact Person
Chris sandmann
Contact Details & Reference Numbers
Service Provider Ref. Number
Alte Brücke Resort
Erindi Old Traders Lodge
Etosha Safari Camp
Telephone Address
+264 (0)64 404918
+264 (0)81-145 0000
Erf 477
Strand Street South
Swakopmund
Namibia
Halali Camp
Villa Violet
Waterberg Rest Camp
+264 61 230066
+264-61-2857200
Etosha Safari Camp
Outjo Region
Etosha National Park
Halali Camp
+264 (0) 61 256 141
+264-61-2857170 D2512
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