Adventure holidays, treks, hikes, wildlife,
deserts and tours in Namibia
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Fish River Canyon in the extreme south is a canyon second only to the Grand Canyon. The trail follows the bed of the canyon for fifty miles over five days. Although the river barely flows during the walking season, there are numerous linked pools. The walking is over the boulder bed, along sandy beaches, bare rock and gravel stretches. The canyon is sinuous, so the views are constantly changing and at the end is the small thermal resort of Ai Ais, where there is a hot swimming pool, bar and restaurant. Naukluft Mountains rise from the
Namib desert and look unlikely to yield interesting walking. The surprise
is that there is water, fed by springs, flowing in the deep canyons. This
gives luxuriant vegetation, a wealth of wildlife and very varied walking.
The established trail circles the mountains, using the valley systems
and crossing the high plateau. This is considered to be one of the hardest
treks in Africa and involves several descents of rocky gorges using chains.
The area is a stronghold of mountain zebra, baboons and leopards, and
there is a large number of birds. There are also two day walks which are
easily accessible. Waterburg Plateau rises dramatically from the surrounding plains, circled by almost continuous sandstone cliffs. On the plateau sanctuary has been developed for several species of endangered wildlife, particularly black rhinos. A two day walk crosses the plateau through very varied sandstone scenery with scrub-thorn and some areas of larger trees. There are several shorter day walks, including one up to a look out point on the edge of the plateau. Etosha National Park is one of the greatest African game reserves. The centre of the park is a huge salt pan the size of Wales. After some rainy seasons this holds water, but usually it is dry. In the surrounding bush are numerous waterholes where large herds of animals can be seen. The park is well organised, with three centres. There are floodlit waterholes at each, where night game viewing can be enjoyed with some comfort. There is a network of tracks and so in a few days most of the park can be visited. Sossusvlei has huge and spectacular sand dunes, rising to a thousand feet, and are formed of contrasting apricot sand. It's usual to visit the area at dawn, when the low sun highlights the dramatic slopes. The ridges can be climbed, giving remarkable views of this surreal landscape. The Skeleton Coast, once feared but now slightly tamed, is the most bleak place imaginable, with the cold South Atlantic on one side and endless desert on the other. A few hours drive along the coast is Cape Cross, a breeding colony of tens of thousands of seals. They can be approached very closely and there is the remarkable sight of the huge waves thick with fishing seals.
Luxury: Self-drive luxury accommodated safari inclusive of 2x2 air-conditioned sedan vehicle or 4x4 air-conditioned land-cruiser hire, accommodation in luxurious 5 star lodges or hotels, 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches & 8 dinners, and route map. Standard: Self-drive accommodated safari inclusive of 2x2 air-conditioned sedan vehicle or 4x4 air-conditioned land-cruiser hire, accommodation in 3 star lodges or guest houses, 4 breakfasts & 1 dinner, and route map. Camping: Self-drive camping safari inclusive of 2x2 air-conditioned sedan vehicle or 4x4 air-conditioned land-cruiser hire, camping equipment hire, camping fees and route map
Best of Namibia15 days - Highlights: Bagatelle Dune Lodge Kalahari, Fish River Canyon, 2 nights Sesriem & Sossusvlei, 2 nights Swakopmund coastal resort, day trip to the bird haven of Sandwich Harbour, Cape Cross seal colony, Damaraland, 2 nights Etosha National Park, Okonjima Africat Foundation Lodge. Tour Ref: NA11 Price: Camping from: £1075 per person; Standard from £1245 per person; Luxury from: £2400 per person Private daily departures throughout the year. International flight (not included) from £600.
Southern Namibian Highlights10 days - Highlights: Kalahari, Fish River Canyon, Namib Desert, Sesriem & Sossusvlei. Tour Ref: NA12 Price: Camping from £675 per person; Standard from £790 per person; Luxury from £1720 per person Private daily departures throughout the year. International flight (not included) from £600.
Northern Namibian Highlights10 days -Highlights: Swakopmund coastal resort, Cape Cross seal colony, Damaraland, Twyfelfontein rock engravings, 2 nights Etosha National Park, Okonjima. Price: Camping from £690 per person; Standard from £835 per person; Luxury from £1650 per person Private daily departures throughout the year. International flight (not included) from £600.
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