Cheetahs and Dunes
15 Days
You can...
- See fantastic game
- Climb the world's highest dunes
- Visit a Himba village
- Explore the Namib Desert
Namibia is one of the world's best wildlife destinations, however, it is the combination of varied landscapes, superb game viewing possibilities and native peoples make for an enthralling cocktail of ingredients.
There's plenty of contrast between the wild Skeleton Coast and the dry desert interior, and lots of activities - included and optional - to interest everyone, from dolphin watching boat trips to quad biking.
- Day 1/2. Overnight flight to Windhoek
- Day 3. Drive to Namib Desert
- Drive to Namib Desert, across Naukluft Mts via Solitaire village.
- Day 4. Soussuvlei
- Climb the world's highest sand dune at Soussuvlei.
- Day 5. Walvis Bay Lagoon
- See flamingos at Walvis Bay Lagoon.
- Day 6. Swakopmund
- Optional activites at Swakopmund, quad biking, dolphin trip, sand boarding...
- Day 7. Drive to Brandberg Mt.
- Drive along Skeleton Coast, see seals at Cape Cross, drive to Brandberg Mt.
- Day 8. Palmweg Desert Oasis
- Trek to see Bushman's aty, drive to Palmweg Desert Oasis.
- Day 9. Meet Himba Tribesmen
- Day 10/11. Etosha National Park
- Game viewing in Etosha National Park.
- Day 12. Okonjima
- Drive to Okonjima; visit the Africat Foundation - see cheetahs and leopards.
- Day 13. Windhoek
- Travel to Windhoek; visit Okahandja craft market.
- Day 14/15. Fly to London
- Katatura Township Tour and markets; overnight flight to London via Frankfurt
- Is it right for your family?
- This trip is not for very young children as quite a lot of driving is involved, although there are several two night stops and opportunities to relax. You'll have to put up/take down your own tents, but a camp assistant does all other camp chores including the cooking. All you need are sleeping bags - which can be hired locally if necessary.
- Accommodation and meals: Guest house (2nts), chalets (2nts), camping (7nts). 12 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 9 evening meals included.
- Flight details: Scheduled flights from Heathrow via Frankfurt with Air Namibia.
- Departures 2010: 26 Mar; 25 Jun; 09, 23 Jul; 06, 20 Aug;24 Sep; 17, 31 Dec
- Departures 2011: 14 Jan; 15 Apr; 08, 22 Jul; 05, 19 Aug; 16 Dec
- Prices: Land only from £1,459 (child), £1659 (adult). Including flights from London from £2,799 Adult, £2,399 Child
- Age Guideline: 5+ Years
- Trip Code: FNBC
