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Sesriem Canyon/Peter Eshelby
Ballooning over Namibia's ancient dunes

Namibia Cheetah Safari - a Family Holiday in Namibia - 2010/11 Itinerary

13 days - from $2390

• Discover the wilderness of the World's oldest desert
• Search for big game on the vast salt pans of Etosha
• Visit cheetah conservation projects

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High Dunes & Atlantic Waves
First we head southwest into the Namib Desert, the oldest desert on Earth, to explore Sesriem Canyon and the huge sand dunes and pans of the famous Sossusvlei area. There's time for a dawn balloon flight (optional) over the dunes before leaving the sands for the sea as we enjoy a scenic drive to the Atlantic coast. From our base at Swakopmund, we enjoy a boat trip out into the lagoon of Walvis Bay in search of dolphins and seals plus a range of optional activities.


Wildlife & Salt Pans of Etosha
Next we travel north along the edge of southern Damaraland and visit the Cape Cross Seal Colony, home to 100,000 Cape fur seals, on our way to Etosha National Park. At the heart of Etosha lie the sprawling saltpans, once a lake the size of Holland, dating back some 12 million years. It's now a silvery depression of dust-laden mirages. In terms of game viewing, many consider Etosha as one of the very best in Africa (thanks also to an excellent infrastructure), and during our explorations we hope to observe prolific birdlife and some of the 114 species of animals that thrive here.


Cheetah Conservation & Waterberg
Namibia is home to some of Africa's premier cheetah conservation projects. At the Cheetah Park at Otjitotongwe and at the Cheetah Conservation Fund, we'll spend time learning about the world's fastest land animal that can reach speeds of up to 70 mph! Our diverse itinerary finally takes us to the Waterberg Plateau Park. Rising some 300m from the plains, the plateau provides a natural haven for wildlife and is home to the elusive dik-dik and offers some excellent walking trails.

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Itinerary:

Day 1 Join Windhoek. Days 2/3 Sesriem Heading south we reach Namib-Naukluft NP and explore Sesriem Canyon and the huge sand dunes and pans of the famous Sossusvlei area. Days 4/5 Swakopmund After an optional balloon trip over the dunes we head to the Atlantic Coast and enjoy a boat trip out into the lagoon of Walvis Bay in search of dolphins and seals. Day 6 Cheetah Reserve Heading via Cape Cross seal colony we reach Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park and a close encounter with these magnificent cats. Days 7/10 Etosha Saltpans One of Africa's finest parks, we spend four nights in three different locations of this diverse area searching for some of the 114 species of animals that live here including elephant, rhino and lion. Days 11/12 Waterberg Plateau Rising 300m from the plains, Waterberg National Park provides a natural haven for wildlife and excellent walking trails for us to enjoy. We also make a visit to the nearby Cheetah Conservation Fund to learn more about their work. Day 13 End Windhoek.

Accommodations: 3nts hotel, 2nts restcamp bungalows, 7nts camping - as well as camping out under the vast African skies, we generally stay in smaller well-appointed hotels and in restcamp bungalows; 12 breakfasts, 12 lunches & 9 dinners included.
Transport: Safari Truck/Ski boat/ Optional balloon flight.
Comment: Our safari truck is ideal for family travel and, thanks to its height, provides great vision whilst travelling or game viewing. With little physical exertion this tour is suitable for young children.
Group: Approx. 12 to 16.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s) and cook.
Trip Reference: FNW2010

Dates & Prices
Start End Prices in US$ Child Price in US$ Local Payment Availability
10 Apr 1122 Apr 11$2390$2350 0
22 Jul 1103 Aug 11$2390$2350 0
24 Jul 1105 Aug 11$2390$2350 0
05 Aug 1117 Aug 11$2390$2350 0
05 Aug 1117 Aug 11$2390$2350 0
07 Aug 1119 Aug 11$2390$2350 0
19 Aug 1131 Aug 11$2390$2350 0
19 Aug 1131 Aug 11$2390$2350 0
21 Aug 1102 Sep 11$2390$2350 0
18 Dec 1130 Dec 11$2390$2350 0

Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2011 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2011/12 brochure, due to be published in October 2010.