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Desert Rhino and Elephant Walking Expedition
7 nights / 8 days - May up to July 2009
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
For more than twenty years, the Save the Rhino Trust uses its resources to protect the black rhinoceros from extinction. The endangered animals are studied in the Palmwag area.
During the tour, guests will accompany the 'ships of the desert' during an eight-day adventure. They will go on a hike through the oldest desert in the world, where the SRT takes you deep in the heart of the Namib Desert in search of these rare animals. This way, you will get access to usually inaccessible areas.
SHORT SCHEDULE
Day 1
Palmwag Lodge
Day 2
Early-morning car tour to the north towards Mbakondja Camel Camp, where you will meet the SRT team. Afterwards, you will drive to the south to a camping site near Aub River.
Day 3
Safari-drive to the west, towards Barab River
Day 4
Safari-drive further west, towards Okomutati and Kudu Springs
Day 5
Continue towards Hunkab Spring, night in Adventurer Camp
Day 6
Parting from SRT-guides, transfer to Hoanib Camp
Day 7
Kaokoland, Hoanib Camp
Day 8
Flight to Palmwag Lodge
WHAT DOES THIS SAFARI OFFER YOU?
Discover remote areas, largely not accessible by car. An active trip, since the guests will accompany local researchers in their work. Spectacular landscapes and wildlife, especially the desert elephant and the black rhinoceros. You will get to know several types of plants, such as the special Welwitschia. The camping sites differ from luxurious tents to modest 'wild camping' tent camps. Hoanib Camp offers you safaris by car and on foot during the day.
For reservations, general information and/or price information, we ask you to contact us.
IMPORTANT: Due to the fact that this safari includes exclusive areas and camping sites, we advise you to make your reservation at least a year in advance.
Namibian Mountain Bike Safari
5 nights / 6 days - May up to July 2009
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
For guests with a reasonable physical condition, this safari is a unique way to experience the wildlife in northwestern Namibia: it is a combination of both mountainbike and car safaris in the spectacular desert area, housing the famous desert elephant and black rhinoceros. During the end of the day, it is lovely to relax with a drink and just enjoy the soft evening sky in the desert. Guests will be accompanied by a car in case they fail to complete the safari by bike.
SHORT SCHEDULE
Day 1 & 2
Car trip to Ugab, Save the Rhino Camp
Day 3
Damaraland, biking towards Damaraland Camp
Day 4
Damaraland, biking towards Palmwag Campsite
Day 5
Damaraland, biking towards Palmwag Rhino Camp
Day 6
Transfer to Windhoek
WHAT DOES THIS SAFARI OFFER YOU?
A unique, active and adventurous holiday. A unique combination of biking tours and hiking safaris. Unique characteristics of this safari are driving over the Brandberg, tracking the black rhinoceros on foot and accompanying activities conducted by the Save the Rhino Trust in the area. The camping sites are all situated in large private wildlife reserves, so that you can enjoy an unmatched acquaintance with true Namibian wildlife.
For reservations, general information and/or price information, we ask you to contact us.
IMPORTANT: Due to the fact that this safari includes exclusive areas and camping sites, we advise you to make your reservation at least a year in advance.
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