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Sesriem Canyon/Peter Eshelby
Sossusvlei/Peter Eshelby

From Desert to Delta - 2010/11 Itinerary

18 days - from $2900

• Discover Namibia's huge dunes & great gamelands
• Explore the Okavango Delta by boat and vehicle
• Meet the fabled San bushmen of the Kalahari

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Sossusvlei Dunes & Atlantic Coast
First we head southwest into the Namib Desert, the oldest desert on Earth, to explore Sesriem Canyon and the sand dunes and pans of the Sossusvlei area. There's time for a dawn balloon flight (optional) over the dunes before leaving the sands for the seas, as we make a scenic drive to the Atlantic coast. Reaching Swakopmund, we enjoy a day at leisure and then visit the thriving Cape Cross Seal Colony (home to up to 100,000 Cape fur seals).


Damaraland & Salt Pans of Etosha
Next we enter southern Damaraland and begin our exploration of the area - a unique cultural and conservation experience, including the rock paintings at Twyfelfontein. Next we reach Etosha National Park - at its heart lie the sprawling salt pans, 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, and during our explorations we hope to observe prolific birdlife and some of the many species of animals which thrive here.


Okavango Delta & Kalahari Desert
Following the Okavango River to Popa Falls, we enter Botswana and then head into the Moremi Game Reserve in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Hundreds of species of animal and bird are attracted to this fertile, freshwater delta. We'll spend three memorable days exploring the channels and reedbanks by boat and safari vehicle. Returning to Windhoek, we traverse the great Kalahari and have a chance to join San Bushmen on a nature walk.

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Itinerary:

Day 1 Join the tour in Windhoek. Days 2/3 Sesriem First we head southwest into the Namib Desert, the oldest desert on Earth, to explore Sesriem Canyon and the sand dunes and pans of the Sossusvlei area. Days 4/5 Swakopmund Namibia's adventure capital including optional cruise on Walvis Bay. Days 6/7 Damaraland Via Cape Cross seal colony to the rock art of Twyfelfontein and onto Etosha. Days 8/9 Etosha NP We spend three nights among the salt pans and watering holes of Namibia's pre-eminent reserve in search of birdlife and game including elephant, rhino and lion. Days 10/11 Popa Falls Heading east we enter Botswana and follow the Okavango River to Popa Falls. Days 12/15 Okavango Delta From Maun we head into Moremi Game Reserve. Hundreds of species of animal and bird are attracted to this fertile, freshwater delta and we spend three days exploring the channels and reedbanks by boat and safari vehicle. Days 16/17 Kalahari Desert On our way back to Windhoek we traverse the great Kalahari and have a chance to join San Bushmen on a nature walk. Day 18 Tour ends in Windhoek.

Accommodations: 2nts hotel, 2nts guesthouse, 13nts camping - most campsites have fixed, basic ablutions; 17 breakfasts, 15 lunches & 13 dinners included.
Transport: 4WD Safari Truck/Motor boat in Delta/Land cruiser-style safari vehicles.
Comment: While little physical exertion is required, participation is required whilst camping.
Group: Approx. 12 to 16.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s), cook and boatmen.
Trip Reference: NB2010

Dates & Prices
Start End Prices in US$ Local Payment Availability
03 Sep 1020 Sep 10$29000
29 Oct 1015 Nov 10$29000
19 Nov 1006 Dec 10$29000
08 Apr 1125 Apr 11$30500
22 Jul 1108 Aug 11$30500

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.

The price of a Single Room Option does not necessarily guarantee a single room for every night of the tour. For more information, please refer to the trip dossier / more details for this tour.
Single rooms are available for this tour at a supplement from US$ 125, depending on availability.