Namibia - The Tok-Tokkie Safari

Cross Country Safari - 12 Days in Africa

This 12 day fully accommodated safari provides a fantastic insight into the stunning landscapes and atmosphere of this remarkable land of barren deserts, rugged mountains and spectacular wildlife. Group size is limited to eight guests and all meals are included.

There is no camping on this safari, although there are nights in comfortable permanent tented camps.

Day 1: Windhoek & Sussusvlei

The safari departs from Eros Airport, close to the town of Windhoek. Guests who have spent the night in Windhoek are collected by a representative of Namib Wilderness Safaris and transferred to either of the airports. Guests then board their charter flight for a 1 hour 15 minute flight to Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp.

Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp is situated 20 kilometers from Sesriem, the Park's entrance to the Sossusvlei dunes. Huge towering dunes rise dramatically, more than 1000 feet above the surrounding plains at Sossusvlei.

The camp's location provides access to Sossusvlei, yet also offers privacy and exclusivity. It has been built just below the top of a mountain, using rock, brick, timber and thatch and provides a cool refuge from the desert. Accommodation in superbly appointed bungalows with en suite facilities.

Day 2: Sossusvlei

We awake very early and travel north along the Tsauchab River bed to the towering dunes surrounding Sossusvlei. At Sossusvlei the Tsauchab River is swallowed by a sea of orange dunes, some as high as three hundred meters. This early morning drive into the vlei allows one to experience and photograph the morning light on the dunes.

We return to Sossusvlei Wilderness Camp for overnight. Afternoon activities are enjoyed on the property; guests can spend time taking in the desert scenery and its unique fauna and flora.

Day 3: Sossusvlei & Swakopmund

Leaving the Namib Naukluft after breakfast, we travel northwest via the Kuiseb Canyon to Swakopmund, enjoying a packed lunch en route. The scenery changes from sand dunes, to dark craggy canyons and then to the flat gravel plains inland from Swakopmund. En route, we will make stops to take in the Moon Landscape and the Welwitschia plants. We reach Swakopmund this afternoon and stay at the Hansa Hotel for the night. Accommodation in twin bedded rooms with en suite facilities.

Day 4 & 5: The Skeleton Coast & Damaraland

From Swakopmund guests travel north up the infamous Skeleton Coast, named after the numerous casualties claimed by the treacherous shores over the years.

En route we stop at the Cape Cross seal colony, home to thousands of breeding Cape fur seals. Continuing the journey up the coast, past the few remaining shipwreck sites, we cross the windswept gravel plains with an icy green Atlantic Ocean on one side, and the endless desert on the other.

Leaving the coast behind us we travel inland to Damaraland Camp, arriving in time for an afternoon walk. The lucky will have the opportunity to track desert elephant and rhino across the rough terrain that is their home. The highlight for this area is the rugged desert scenery and the isolation. Explore the area around the camp on foot or in our vehicle, and in the afternoon enjoy a siesta or a dip in the rock pool. Accommodation in permanently erected luxury tents with en suite facilities.

Day 6 & 7: Central Etosha & Ongava

From Damaraland we continue to Twyfelfontein and the rock engravings before heading on to Ongava Tented Camp, located within the Ongava Game Reserve on Etosha's southern boundary.

Etosha, covering an area of 22,000 square kilometers, offers excellent game viewing opportunities. Our game drive activities will focus mainly within Etosha in the mornings.

In the afternoon and evening we have the opportunity to enjoy walks, hides and night drives within the Ongava Reserve, activities not possible within Etosha. Accommodation in comfortable tented camp with en-suite facilities and large tents.

Day 8 & 9: Eastern Etosha

We travel east through Etosha toward Fort Namutoni gate and Mushara Lodge where we spend the next two nights. En route, we stop at the numerous perennial springs found along the edge of the pan looking for lion, leopard, elephant and black rhino as well as all the plains game of the park. Mushara Lodge is located on the eastern boundary of Etosha National Park, offering a completely different experience than that of Ongava. Among the animals to be seen in this section of the park are Damara Dik-Dik and Blackfaced Impala. Accommodation in luxury bungalows with air-conditioning and en suite facilities.

Day 10 & 11: Etosha National Park & Okonjima

We travel south via Tsumeb, Otavi and Otjiwarongo to Okonjima Guest Farm, situated in the Omboroko Mountains which make up the western reaches of the Waterberg formation. Okonjima is a privately owned nature sanctuary, which is owned and operated by the Hanssen family. It is an excellent finish to the safari. Activities here centre on bird watching, walks and learning about the AFRICATS project that they have started. For the keen photographer there are excellent opportunities to photograph cheetah and leopard, as well as several other species. Accommodation in comfortable bungalows with en suite facilities.

Day 12: Okonjima & Windhoek

Time permitting, the group will enjoy a Bushman Trail or walk in the morning before brunch. We depart Okonjima and return to Windhoek at about 3 p.m. where the safari ends. Connect with your flight out in the afternoon or evening.

2005 Tour Cost & Departure Dates

Safari Includes:

Safari Excludes

12 Day Tok-Tokkie Safaris from Windhoek to Windhoek

Namibia Overland Safaris - Central & Northern Namibia 2005

Single Supplement U$647 per person subject to availability of accommodation.  

AGE LIMIT:

•  No Children under 12.   Maximum age, 70 years.

Airfare Costs

International Return Airfare out of New York or Atlanta + scheduled internal flights in Africa - from US $1,365.00 per person (excluding taxes)

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