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Wonderful Ways17 night/ 18 day Wonderful Ways, a Safari in Namibia and Botswana Priced from: Day 1 Overnight at Auas Game Lodge in a standard double room with private en-suite facilities on a bed and breakfast basis Situated only 43 km south of Windhoek, the Auas Game Lodge offers 12 comfortable double en-suite bedrooms on a 10 000 hectare game farm with the emphasis on individual hospitality, ideal for smaller groups and families, who want to enjoy the panoramic view and the tranquillity of nature. The lodge offers walks with or without a guide. Day 2 The vegetation changes from acacia savannah to desert shrub and then open landscapes, hills and passes … changes as you head south-west. Stopping at scenic sites, giant sociable weaver nests, watch some wildlife like chacma baboon, Springbok, Oryx and Ostrich makes the drive part of the holiday. Namibia is a country where the journey is often more important and interesting than the actual destination. A late afternoon nature drive or walk at the lodge is recommended, especially at sunset. Overnight at the Desert Homestead in a standard double room with private en-suite facilities on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis Situated 31.5km from the Sossusvlei entry gate, this newly rebuilt lodge has been skilfully designed to incorporate all the features that guests loved about the original lodge, whilst enjoying the benefit of a pristine location. Extra activities include horse riding, sun-downer drives, guided walks, hiking, ballooning, quad biking and flight excursions. Day 3 Besides the dunes and pans of Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon, a sideshow of activities and sights has developed around the region and there are plenty of game lodges that provide additional desert-adapted activities. Plants and birds are the dominant life form in this desiccated realm and they support a tiny world of mammals, reptiles and insects that, in the absence of coastal fog, seldom wander far from the river-course and its pans. This is a photographer’s haven especially in the morning light when the shadows magnify the sharp edges of the dunes, the red Namib sands shine and the area is just so beautiful. The Dead Pan is also one of the most beautiful places to visit, a short hike from one of the parking areas. For the adventurous and fit, climb one of the biggest dune sin the world, Big Daddy! On the way back to the lodge, stop over at Dune 45 which is probably the most photographed dune in the world. A visit to the enchanting Sesriem Gorge is also recommended where evidence of wetlands of days gone by is in clear evidence. The afternoon is free to relax after the early morning rise and/or to go on a drive or a short hike in the area. Overnight at the Desert Homestead in a standard double room with private en-suite facilities on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis Day 4 and 5 Look out for the endemic Hartmann's mountain zebra as you leave; stop at Solitaire, about 80km from Sesriem for some home-made bread and an ice cold drink; Kuiseb Canyon has some shady picnic spots; you can see springbok and pure-bred wild ostrich across the vast gravel plains of the Namib; the lunar landscape; look out for the Welwitschia plant. Swakopmund is a lovely town situated on the Skeleton Coast at the mouth of the Swakop River. The town hosts a wide range of superb restaurants and other interests The first morning (Day 5) is set aside for an excursion to the Walvis Bay lagoon, a RAMSAR wetlands site, where thousands of flamingos, pelicans and numerous waders feed in the nutrient-rich shallows. The afternoon is free to spend in Swakopmund. The drive from the Sossusvlei area to Swakopmund will take 5-6 hours depending on how often you stop at scenic and other interesting sites. Overnight at Swakopmund Guest House in a standard double room with private en-suite facilities on a bed and breakfast basis Day 6 Drive along the Skeleton Coast via Henties Bay to Cape Cross - the largest breeding cape fur seal colony in the world. The stench of 100,000 seals can be a tad over-powering so a handkerchief to cover the nose is recommended Enjoy lunch at Cape Cross Lodge or picnic at some suitably serene and other-worldly spot on the way to Uis. Along the way, top at the lichen fields and a salt pan. If time permits this afternoon, visit the Twyfelfontein rock engravings and paintings, the Petrified Forest and the Organ Pipes. If the day was too interesting and arrival at the lodge is too late, visit Twyfelfontein the next morning. Distance today will be about 400 kilometres but can take from 6 – 8 hours … depending on how often and for how long the stops are taken. Overnight at Twyfelfontein Lodge in a standard double room with private en-suite facilities on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis Twyfelfontein Lodge is situated in the Uibasen Twyfelfontein Conservancy, approx. 5km from the renowned historical site with some of the best specimens of rock engravings and paintings in Southern Africa. The Lodge boasts 57 en-suite double rooms, restaurant, bar and swimming pool. Other popular attractions include Burnt Mountain, the Organ Pipe rock formations, Doros Crater and Petrified Forest Day 7, 8 and 9 A visit to the Etosha National Park is one of the highlights of travelling Namibia. Etosha, which was declared a game reserve by the German colonial administration back in 1907, covers an area of more than 22 000 sq kilometres. In its centre lies a vast saltpan surrounded by grass and thorn savannah, Mopani bushland in the west and dry forest in the north-east. About two million years ago, this area was an enormous lake, fed by the Kunene River. However the lake slowly dried up because over time, the river changed its course. The Etosha National Park has a good infrastructure. Well-maintained gravel roads (un-tarred) lead to the waterholes, where game viewing is at its best. In the three rest camps/resorts Okaukuejo, Halali and Namutoni, chalets and camping sites are available as well as restaurants, stores and swimming pools. Two full days (three nights) are set aside to spend on game drives and game viewing at various waterholes in the beautiful game reserve. View numerous species of animals drinking at the same waterhole, not often seen in other African parks! Overnight at Namibia Wildlife Resorts bungalows at Halali and/or Okaukuejo or at a lodge on the outskirts of the park. Okaukuejo is Etosha’s oldest and most popular resort. A floodlit waterhole visited by plenty of game especially after sunset gives Okaukuejo special character, with its luxury and standard bungalows, camping facilities, museum, swimming pool and restaurant complex. Day 10 Overnight at Elegant Guest House or similar in a standard double room with private en-suite facilities on a bed and breakfast basis Day 11 (has to be a Wednesday, Friday or Sunday) Upon arrival of your flight at Maun Airport you will be met by a company representative and assisted onto a scheduled light aircraft charter flight to Mapula. Three overnights at Mapula Lodge in a standard twin chalet with private en-suite facilities inclusive of all meals, all local brand drinks, teas/coffees, snacks, game-viewing and laundry Mapula Lodge is situated in the remote North Eastern area of the Okavango Delta, in a private concession outside the Moremi Game Reserve - therefore allowing night game drives and walking safaris. Day 14 Two overnights at Mowana Safari Lodge in a standard double room with private en-suite facilities inclusive of all meals and two game-viewing activities per day Mowana – meaning Baobab, is a luxury lodge situated a mere 100 kilometres west of Victoria Falls, on the Chobe River, and a short distance from the entrance to the Chobe National Park. The park is world renowned for its elephant population – the greatest concentration of these magnificent creatures on the continent. You can read more about Mowana Safari Lodge at: Day 16 Situated about 30kms upstream from Victoria Falls on the Zambian side of the Zambezi, Chundukwa have created unique tree houses, which blend naturally with the Waterberry trees that adorn the riverbanks. Each Tree house is complete with private facilities including shower and flush toilet and breathtaking views of the Zambezi River, Chundu Island opposite and the Zambezi National park across the River. The Lodge is in a game area and sightings of hippo, elephant and other game are a common occurrence. Two overnights at Chundukwa River Lodge in a standard double room with private en-suite facilities inclusive of all meals whilst in camp, bar (local beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks), 1 sunset Boat Cruise and 1 Victoria Falls Tour(incl. Entrance Fee and transfers) A stay at Chundukwa tree Lodge is the best way to discover Victoria Falls, its wildlife and adventures. We recommend that two to three nights are spent in camp during which time canoe trips, horse trails, walks, visits to the Victoria Falls, visits to our local market and local park can be taken. You can read more about Chundukwa at: Day 18 ** End of service ** Included in the cost: Not included: ** There are a variety of vehicles, and the type can be discussed at the time of enquiry, at which time you will receive the vehicle quote Code: ECT32
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