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Destination
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Highlights
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Day 1
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Windhoek to Kalahari region
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Depart Windhoek and drive south via Rehoboth into the Kalahari Desert. Enjoy a sunset drive in the red landscape of the Kalahari dunes!
Lunch and Dinner included.
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Day 2
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Fish River Canyon
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After breakfast we start a full day’s journey south to the Quiver Tree Forest and Giant’s Playground close to Keetmanshoop, and then on to our destination: the Fish River Canyon!
Accommodation is close to the canyon. All meals are included with a packed picnic lunch.
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Day 3
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Fish River Canyon
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Today you can view the spectacular northern fringes of the Fish River Canyon from various vantage points.
The lodge is close to the canyon and offers many activities: sun downer drives, walks, horse riding and magical scenic flights over the canyon.
All meals included.
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Day 4
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Fish River Canyon to Sossusvlei
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Full day drive through magic desert landscapes, with many opportunities for photo stops. Arrive at Sossusvlei in the late afternoon.
All meals included with a packed picnic lunch.
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Day 5
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Sossusvlei
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Leave before sunrise for Sossusvlei and experience the colour spectacle of sunrise over the highest dunes in the world. Visit the Sesriem Canyon.
Enjoy a picnic breakfast in the dunes. Lunch and dinner also included.
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Day 6
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Sossusvlei to Swakopmund
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We depart and drive through Kuiseb Canyon to Swakopmund. Visit the ‘Moon Landscape’ and the ancient desert plant, ‘Welwitschia mirabilis’. This desert town with its old-world charm and relaxed atmosphere hedged by desert and sea, is enhanced by lush green lawns and palm trees.
Meals included are breakfast and a picnic lunch.
Dinner - own account in one of restaurants in Swakopmund (book in advance)
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Day 7
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Swakopmund
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Two days are spent in Swakopmund. Take a day trip into the desert or along the coast. Numerous activities are on offer, also for the more adventurous.
Enjoy strolling through town, visiting the excellent shops and souvenir stores.
Swakop has superb restaurants in close proximity to your accommodation.
Breakfast is included. Enjoy lunch and dinner on your own account at any coffee shop or restaurant.
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Day 8
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Swakopmund - Twyfelfontein
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We depart early to Twyfelfontein in Damaraland. We visit the rock paintings and the Burnt Mountain.
Breakfast in Swakopmund, Lunch picnic & Dinner at the lodge
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Day 9
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Twyfelfontein - Etosha National Park
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Early departure so that we can still visit the Ugab Terraces and the "Fingerklippe". We arrive in time to enjoy a short game drive.
Breakfast in Twyfelfontein, Lunch picnic & Dinner at the lodge
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Day 10
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Etosha National Park
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THE ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK - one of the largest and most prominent game reserves in Africa, covers an area of 22 270 square km.
The park is home to approximately 145 species of animal wildlife, which includes some endangered species such as the black rhino, cheetah and black-faced impala. Other game includes elephants, lions, giraffe, zebra, hyena, leopards and gnu to name a few, and many antelope such as kudu, oryx, eland and the smallest antelope, the Damara dik-dik. Smaller animals include the honey badger, warthog and bat-eared fox. Etosha has a bird population of some 340 species and is an important breeding ground for the greater and lesser flamingos in southern Africa.
The main area of the Park is covered by a huge salt pan, 129 km long and up to 72 km wide. During the rainy season the pan resembles a huge lake, but this soon evaporates during the dry season, leaving behind a shimmering sediment causing mirages to play havoc on the eyes.
A visit during the dry season, May to October, is certainly the most rewarding time for game viewing. Huge herds of game assemble at the waterholes in the early mornings and before dusk, entertaining the audience with their different antics.
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Day 11
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Etosha - Windhoek
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We depart early to drive back to Windhoek for a late afternoon arrival at your guesthouse. We pass Okahandja again where you can buy some souvenirs.
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Deutsch
accommodation with breakfast, other food costs not included
