Southern Africa Explorer

An excellent, value for money trip. My sister was especially impressed, having little previous experience of camping. The office did an excellent job dealing with our booking.

L, Walbran | Melbourne, VIC
 
 

Wild Namibia Adventure

This adventure has it all, as we mix the spectacular remoteness of Fish River Canyon and Mount Brandberg with Namibia's well known attractions such as Swakopmund on the Skeleton Coast, the world's highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei, Bushman rock engravings at Twyfelfontein and game drives in Etosha National Park. This unique itinerary is a must for adventurers seeking a truly spectacular wilderness away from the crowds. Fish River Canyon is the largest canyon in Africa and heralded as one of Namibia's best treks. We follow a challenging route exploring the raw beauty of this natural phenomenon. Brandberg, known as "Fire Mountain" or the "Mountain of the God's", is sacred to the San Bushmen and home to 1000's of rock art engravings. Witness impressive examples of rock art enroute to the summit of Namibia, with sweeping views at the top. Backpacking in with food and provisions for 4 days on each trek means carrying a full pack with 15kg at the start. Travelling in the dry season, rain is rare so we pack light and sleep out under the stars on these sections.

Brief Itinerary

DAY 1 Arrive Windhoek
DAY 2 Long drive to Fish River Canyon
DAYS 3/4 /5 Trekking in Fish River Canyon
DAY 6 Complete trek, Ai-Ais hot springs
DAY 7 To Sesriem
DAY 8 Sossusvlei and Deadvlei
DAY 9 To Swakopmund
DAY 10 In Swakopmund
DAY 11 To Brandberg Mountains, commence trek
DAYS 12/13 Trek in Brandberg, climb Konigstein (2573m) Namibia's highest peak
DAY 14 Complete trek, drive to Twyfelfontein
DAY 15 Rock engravings at Twyfelfontein then to Etosha National Park
DAY 16 Etosha National Park
DAY 17 To Windhoek, trip concludes

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Trip Code: WNE
Trip Grading: Moderate to Challenging
Duration:  17 days
Activities:  Trekking Wildlife Safari Day Walking
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Next Trip:  10 June 2014
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price: $4,990.00 USD
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