NAMIBIA
THE LAND OF SKY AND DUNES
N amibia is a very different destination than the other places we offer in Africa. From it's iconic dunes in Soussusvlei providing the option of stunning balloon-experiences, to the mythical ghost elephants roaming the salt pans of Ethosha. The Skeleton Coast with its large shipwrecks a long the coastline of the South Atlantic Ocean and not to forget the amazing Caprivi which provides a completely different scenery with it's close proximity to the Zambezi River and the Kasulgula area connecting 4 countries; Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Namibia has great roads compared to many other countries we provide, meaning it is ideal for long road trips. Most of our trips in Namibia, is a combination of Namibia and Botswana, as you will get the best of two very different worlds.
ETOSHOA NATIONAL PARK
HOME OF THE GHOST ELEPHANTS AND SALT PANS
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Proclaimed a game reserve in 1907 by the Governor of German West Africa and was elevated to National Park in 1967
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This is one of the largest wildlife areas in Africa spanning over 22200 square km
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Gets its name from the etosha salt pan that spans over a large area of the park, just over 5000 square km. Approximately 130km long.
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The pan is dry for majority of the year, but fills in areas briefly during the summer rains, which brings through flocks of flamingos and pelicans.
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One of the few areas home to a large number of endangered black rhino that can be seen in sections of the park.
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Lion and Leopard are also seen on the rim of the pan.
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Majority of the roads in the country are ´salt roads´ and not tar. This is Africa´s overland destination in the west.
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Activities include:
Game drives
Ethosha is the perfect destination if you are looking for a very different type of safari destination with a unique and varied landscape
About 4 hours drive from the capital, Windhoek or coming from Botswana, through the Namibian corridor from Chobe
Best time to visit is in the drier months between April and October.
Easy to combine in a road trip with Skeleton Coast and also with Caprivi and Moremi in Botswana
Ghost elephants, highest concentration of black rhinos in the region and natural the salt pans.
SKELETON COAST
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Located in the north west of Namibia, it has one of the least accessible shore lines in Africa
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Ship wrecks are scattered along the coast line
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The park is divided between north and south. South is accessible by 4x4, however the north is not, and can be only reached by plane in specific areas. 4x4 vehicles are not permitted.
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Established in 1971 and is just over 16800 square km
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This is a destination for those looking to get far off track and into remote areas of wilderness and dramatic landscapes
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Very little land life in this area, however, this is one of the richest coast lines in the world. The sea is full of life, with its cold Atlantic waters, it feeds vast numbers of fish and sea life. Large colonies of seals can be found along the shoes and if you lucky, you will see brown hyena hunting amongst the colonies.
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Activities include:
Game drives
A harsh environment with little wildlife but scenery that will blow you away while you explore the South Atlantic Ocean
About 4 hours drive from Windhoek or in combination with Ethosha which is a 4,5 hour drive
Best time to visit is in the drier months between April and October.
Easy to combine in a road trip with Ethosha and Soussusvlei in the south
Shipwrecks are scattered along the coast line and dramatic landscape
Soussusvlei
LAND OF THE DUNES
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Afrikaans word for ´dead-end marsh or in Nama language it means no return.
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This is a salt and clay pan located in the Namib Desert
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Often used as a name for the surrounding areas as well. This includes the dead vlei and other high dunes.
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Iconic high pink and red dunes that flow into the areas, created by the winds that shape and carve the landscape.
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Having some of the highest dunes in the world with most of them being over 200m high. ´Big daddy´ is just over 300m high. Dune No. 7 has been recorded at 388m high.
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With vast tempreture ranges. During the day it can 40´c plus and at night can drop it below 10´c
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Small mammals, reptiles and insects have adapted to the climate and can be found roaming the dunes.
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Activities include:
Hiking and hot air balloon
Go visit "Big Daddy" which is the second highest dune in the country and a sought after photo opportunity
About 5 hours drive from Windhoek or Swakopmund
Best time to visit is in the drier months between April and October.
Easy to combine in a road trip with Skeleton Coast and Ethosha or even Ka
Hiking on the dunes provides some epic shots and how about trying out a hot air balloon experience over the desert
CAPRIVI GAME RESERVE
Namibias wildlife adventure area
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It was first proclaimed a protected area in 1966. However this was a restricted area for many years after until 1989 when boarder protection forces where removed from the area. The national Park was proclaimed in 2007.
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The end of the strip is surround by the Zambezi river as well as the Chobe Game reserve in Botswana. With no fences surrounding majority of the area, this means there are high volumes of game moving through when move between all 4 countries that converge in this area.
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Elephants are prolific in this area and are a highlight of this area. Which use this area as a migratory route between these countries.
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Sable and Roan antelope can also be seen in herds here.
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Activities include:
Game drives & boatsafaris
Caprivi is perfect to combine on a cross-border adventure in combination with Botswana, Zambia and even Zimbabwe
About 8 hours drive from Etosha or coming from Botswana, or a few hours coming from Zambia or Botswana
Best time to visit is in the drier months between June and September
Great to combine on a road trip from the Kasungula area with Botswana and Zambia and also Moremi in Botswana
Great wildlife destination if you like to be close to the Zambezi River with the option of doing boat safaris
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