THE ORYX SAFARI

Discovering Namibia is a captivating experience. Venture into a world of changing scenery, vast unspoilt wilderness, with its cosmopolitan atmosphere and people. We explore Namibia's attractions using a diverse itinerary, including the central area with the Namib Desert (Sesriem and Naukluft) and the northern area with the famous Etosha National Park and other regions not normally visited by the ordinary tourist.

 

To make a booking contact us on nam-oryxsafari@safari-africa.co.uk

or call us on ++ 44 (0) 1995 679 776

 

DAY 1: WINDHOEK

Windhoek, with its novel scenery of German architecture, activities and atmosphere is a city which can be visited throughout the year. The day is spent at leisure. Hotel Safari or guesthouse accommodation is on a bed and breakfast basis. Dinner and lunch are for your own account.

 

DAY 2: WATERBERG PLATEAU PARK

Namibia is a land of striking contrasts, and one of such contrasts is the Table Mountain of the Waterberg Plateau Park abruptly rising hundreds of metres above the surrounding plains.

 

DAY 3/4/5/6: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK

This park is one of the most important reserves and game sanctuaries in Africa. The pan itself is a vast shallow depression 139km by 5Okm. It is a ghostly white lake, dazzling with heat waves and mirages for most of the year. Thousands of wild animals such as blue wildebeest, springbok, zebra kudu, giraffe, cheetah, leopard, lion, elephant, etc. are attracted to the area. The birdlife is prolific with 326 recorded species. We relax around the swimming pool and enjoy early morning and afternoon game drives.

 

DAY 7/8: DAMARALAND

The Damaraland is a vast and rugged terrain. Its mountain ranges are intercepted by wide gravel plains which run into sandy' vegetated riverbeds and hot, dry valleys. We may be fortunate and see the rare desert elephant or the elusive black rhino. We enjoy the solitude and the remoteness of our secluded bush camp.

 

DAY 9: TWYFELFONTEIN - PETRIFIED FOREST

Twyfelfontein "Fountain of Doubt" possibly has the most spectacular collection of rock paintings and engravings in Africa. Other attractions include The Petrified Forest, which has a large number of fossilised tree trunks, the Burnt Mountain and the Organ Pipes.

 

DAY 10: SEAL COLONY - CAPE CROSS - SWAKOPMUND

The large colony of Cape fur seals (about 50 000) at Cape Cross is a very impressive sight. Swakopmund, with its German colonial atmosphere, is the principal resort of Namibia. This charming town is surrounded by the Namib Desert and has many buildings and houses dating back to the German colonial era. Accommodation in Chalets. Excludes dinner and lunch.

 

DAY 11: THE RARE WELWITSCHIAS - MOON VALLEY - NAMIB DESERT

The Welwitschia is an unusual prehistoric plant which is a dwarf tree flourishing on the moisture of the Atlantic Coast. Its lifespan is estimated at more than 1 000 years. Our camp in the desert under the bright stars of the Southern Hemisphere will create a lasting impression.

 

DAY 12/13/14: HAMEB DESERT - SESRIEM/ NAMIB NAUKLUFT PARK

Our journey takes us through the Namib Desert, a great wilderness, a vast solitary place, harsh and primeval, the oldest desert on earth. The gigantic 375m high red and grey dunes are the highest in the world. This desert is extraordinary with over 200 species of beetles, scorpions, spiders, geckoes, chameleons, crickets, wasps, lizards, moles, side-winder snakes, snake eating eagles and jackals. Most of the creatures and plants depend on the mist from the Atlantic for survival. We continue on through the incredible scenery of the Naukluft Mountains. Several hiking trails follow springs and rock pools allow us to visit the rugged area. The park has a diverse flora and an abundance of perennial water, a rich birdlife and a varied population of wild animals, particularly mountain zebras, baboons, leopards and rock hyrax.

 

DAY 15: WINDHOEK

We arrive in Windhoek in the early afternoon +-14h00

 

The itinerary will depend on local conditions.

A similar itinerary is available with accommodation in hotel / lodge, please ask for Click Here for details.

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Price Guide
Available through-out the year on set departure dates during 2001
This safari starts and finishes in Windhoek, Namibia.

Very Limited Participation Camping Safari.
Safari includes 12 nights camping with all meals and wine in the evening. 
2 nights chalet/guesthouse accommodation in Swakopmund & Windhoek on a B&B basis.

Price Excludes: All Airfares, Airport Tax, drinks, lunches and dinners in Swakopmund & Windhoek.
Personal expenses and personal & travel insurance. 

(Price Excludes flights to, from and within Africa.)

Safaris subject to availability and prices can change without prior notice.

Bookings: 25% Non-Refundable deposit is required to secure a booking.

Booking Terms and Conditions Apply.

Safari starts and finishes in Windhoek, Namibia.

or call us on ++ 44 (0) 1995 679 776


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Departure Dates for 2001 

25% non-refundable deposit is required to secure this safari.

 

SAFARI STYLE: Very Limited Participation Safari.

ACCOMMODATION: 12 Nights camping 2 nights chalet / hotel.

MEALS:	                All meals when camping.  Wine is served with the evening
                                        meal when camping, Breakfast only in Windhoek and Swakopmund. 

GROUP SIZE. 6 - 13 participants. Departure subject to a minimum of 6 passengers.

TRANSFERS:           intercape bus service operate a shuttle between the airport
                                     and the Hotel Safari (+NAD50 / USD10 p/p payable locally).