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namibia
Namibia is hardly known to British travellers and yet has some of the most spectacular scenery and exciting wildlife in Africa. It is a vast untouched country, with some of the world's most spectacular desert scenery. It is also very accessible, with direct flights, a good infrastructure and great self-drive possibilities Footloose has developed tours and itineraries which visit some of the better known places in Namibia, and uniquely offer walkers a chance to visit a chance to visit some of the spectacular trails available in Namibia.

Footloose can organise selfdrive trips or guided tours.

- Private trips organised to suit you

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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.

itineraries for namibia
Footloose has a series of self drive tours in Namibia, giving fully supported trips but with great freedom. The itineraries can be changed in any way.

Each itinerary is available at three levels of comfort.

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 Namibia

15 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 Highlights

10 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 Highlights

10 days -Highlights: Swakopmund coastal resort, Cape Cross seal colony, Damaraland, Twyfelfontein rock engravings, 2 nights Etosha National Park, Okonjima.

Tour Ref: NA13

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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Footloose Travel is a leading specialist for independent travel to Namibia. We can tailor-make all your trek, hotel, transport and tour requirements. We offer all the security of booking with a UK company together with extensive local knowledge.

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