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TRIBES OF NORTHERN NAMIBIA AND SOUTH TOUR (14 Days) - CODE SWAS 14
Day 1:
In the morning departure from Windhoek to Tsumeb. At Okahandja, a former
mission station and the tribal center of the Herero people, visit some
Herero graves, the cemetery of the German “Schutztruppe” and the Kavango
woodcarvers market.
Via Otjiwarongo and Otavi continue to Tsumeb. At the “Cultural village”, an open-air museum, visitors get an insight into the rural life of the Namibian people. The display depicts the life, history and culture of the different population groups and includes an exhibition of the different arts and crafts.
Dinner/bed/breakfast at the Makalani Hotel.
Day 2:
After breakfast depart for the “Treespleeper Camp” near Tsintsabis. It is home to Hei//omn Bushmen, the former habitants of Etosha and surroundings, and the !Kung Bushmen. Until recently the Bushmen practiced a lifestyle of hunting and gathering. They will show you their traditional way of life in a “historic living village”.
After a light lunch or lunch packs (not included) proceed to Farm Hedwigslust, home of the Ombili foundation. The aim of the foundation is to teach the 350 Bushmen living on the farm to become self-sufficient as farmers, to sow, produce and harvest crops as an alternative to hunting game, which has become extinct.
The Ombili Foundation relies on donations to finance this project.
A gratuity of approximately N$ 50.00 is much appreciated. Depart to Etosha Aoba Lodge bordering the Etosha National Park.
Dinner/ bed/breakfast at Etosha Aoba Lodge.
Day 3:
Continue further north to 4-O region, the most densely populated region of
Namibia (approximately 600 000 people). The Ovambo consist of 8 sub-tribes.
The Nakambale Museum at Olukondo is the first stop, depicting the past and
present role of the Finnish Mission, the church and the local cultures.
Visit the Ngonga homestead and observe the different demonstrations on
wheat crushing, basket weaving, hair braiding, traditional dancing and music
etc.
A traditional lunch will be served. Proceed to Oshakati via Ondongwa.
Dinner/ bed/breakfast at the Oshakati Country Hotel.
Day 4:
Travel through the Omusati region. Flat, sandy plains dotted with Makalani palms, savannah and Mopane woodlands characterize the landscape. Stop at different attractions.
Continue to Opuwo via Ruacana.
Dinner/ bed/breakfast at the Opuwo Country Hotel.
Day 5:
Visit a typical Himba settlement. The Himba are a subtribe of the Herero
people. They are the only tribe still practicing their ancient tradition and
culture. They are nomads who roam the area in search of grazing for their
cattle. A number of deserted settlements will be seen along the way. A local
guide will accompany the group in order to negotiate a visit to a “Kraal”
with the headman of the tribe and will explain the lifestyle and the culture
of the Himba people.
Return to Opuwo and proceed in southerly direction to Hobatere Lodge at the western border of the Etosha National Park. Enjoy a game drive in the afternoon.
Dinner/bed/breakfast at Hobatere Lodge.
Day 6:
Travel through the western part of the Etosha National Park. The Oryx and
other antelopes favour this region. West of Okaukuejo is the wellknown
“Sprokieswoud”, Phantom or Fairy Forest, the only place where the African
Moringa tree grows in a flat area.
Game viewing continues till late afternoon. At the floodlit waterhole wildlife can be viewed throughout the day and night.
Dinner/ bed/breakfast at Camp Okaukuejo.
Day 7:
Leave the Etosha National Park after a short game drive in the morning. Return to Windhoek via Outjo, Otjiwarongo and Okahandja. Arrive in Windhoek during the afternoon.
Bed/breakfast at the Safari Court.
Day 8:
Drive from Windhoek via Dordabis, Uhlenhorst and Stampriet through the beautiful scenery of the Kalahari outskirts to Gochas. Afternoon nature drive.
Dinner/bed/breakfast at Kamelruhe Guest House or Stoney's Country Hotel.
Day 9:
Drive to the Kokerboom forest (quivertree), explore the area, continue
to Keetmanshoop and proceed past the Naute Dam to the Cañon Lodge.
Dinner/bed/breakfast at Cañon Lodge.
Day 10:
Visit the Fish River Canyon, the second largest canyon in the world. This
gigantic ravine, in places almost 500 metres deep, has been gorged out of
vast undulating plain in the course of thousands of years.
Proceed to Klein Aus Vista via Seeheim and Aus.
Dinner/bed/breakfast at Desert Horse Inn.
Day 11:
Day visit to Lüderitz, the first German settlement in Namibia, named after the merchant Adolf Lüderitz from Bremen, who bought this area in 1883. This drive takes you through intriguing “moon” landscape of endless desert vistas and bizarre rock formations.
The small harbour town is perched on rugged black rock, offset by the deep blue waters of the bay, and is surrounded by bays, coves and fjords. During the morning visit to the “ghost town” of Kolmanskop where diamonds were first discovered in Namibia. Afterwards sightseeing in and around Lüderitz and return to Klein Aus Vista.
Dinner/bed/breakfast at Desert Horse Inn.
Day 12:
Continue through the scenic Neisip Plain and drive along the edge of the Namib Desert, the Tiras Mountains and the Nubib Mountains to Namib Desert Lodge.
Dinner/bed/breakfast at Namib Desert Lodge.
Day 13:
In the early morning depart on an excursion to the Sesriem Canyon and
Sossusvlei, a large clay pan in the center to the Namib Desert, surrounded
by the highest sand dunes in the world. Arrive round about lunch time at the
Namib Desert Lodge. In the afternoon take part in a dune drive.
Dinner/bed/breakfast at Namib Desert Lodge.
Day 14:
Drive via Remhoogte Pass to Rehoboth and visit the Oanob Dam.
Tour ends in Windhoek.
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TRIBES OF NORTHERN NAMIBIA AND SOUTH TOUR SWAS 14 |
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Jul 2010 - 26 Aug 2010 - 23 Sep 2010 - 20 Oct 2010 - -- Nov 2010 - 15 Dec 2010 - -- Jan 2011 - -- Feb 2011 - 28 |
Mar 2011 - 28 Apr 2011 - 25 May 2011 - 30 Jun 2011 - 27 Jul 2011 - 25 Aug 2011 - 22 Sep 2011 - 19 Oct 2011 - -- |
| Services Included : Overland trips and all sightseeing as per itinerary. Overnight in double rooms with private shower/bath and toilet in hotels and rest camps. Breakfast throughout the tour, 1 lunch, 12 dinner. English speaking tour guide.(Other languages can be spoken on tour) Not included : Expenses for personal belongings e.g. 13 lunches and 1 dinner, drinks and telephone calls as well as tips for the tour guide and in restaurants. Departure: 07h45 from the office of SWA Safaris, 43 Independence Avenue, and, if arrangements have been made in advance, from the different hotels. Group Size: Minimum - 2 Persons Maximum - 16 Persons |
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| Price : valid till 31 Oct 2012
ZAR 30 430.00 per person sharing Currency Converter We accept all major credit cards. |
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| +264 (61) 221193 | +264 (61) 225387 | swasaf@swasafaris.com.na | Independence Avn 43 | 20373 | Windhoek | NAMIBIA |