The Gondwana Four Deserts Tour |
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 Consists of four private nature reserves in Southern Namibia, characterised by low precipitation and spectacular desert scenery; Gondwana Kalahari Park in the midst of red Kalahari dunes north-east of Mariental, Gondwana Canon Park at the Fish River Canyon, Gondwana Sperrgebiet Park close to the Wild Horses of the Namib west of Aus and Gondwana Namib Park near the fossilised dunes north of Sesriem/Sossusvlei. Each park provides an accommodation collection to suit our guest – whether group or individual traveller, or camping guest.Highlights: Kalahari Desert, the Fish River Canyon in the Nama Karoo Desert, Wild Horses in the Succulent Karoo Desert, Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert. |
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Tour Information |
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| Duration: 9 days/8 nights Rate/Price; N$ 13,950.00 per person Single suppliment: N$1510.00 Min/Max Pax: 2/9 Departure: Monday; clients will be met at any establishments in Windhoek Vehicle: Microbus/Coach Languages: English, German PLEASE NOTE: That gust have a choice to do this tour on any dates that might suite you other than the above mentioned fixed departure dates both as a guided or self-drive tour. So please send us an e-mail for a quote. |
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| Day 1 & 2: Kalahari Desert: We travel south into the Kalahari Desert, Green acacias and swaying grass contrast starkly against the red sand of the Kalahari Dunes. Camelthorn Trees provide shade for a multitude of desert-adapted animals and serve as a sharp silhouette against the setting sun on our afternoon nature drive. A variety of antelope, smaller mammals, insects and reptiles inhabit this desert-explore this specialized ecosystem on a scenic morning walk. Our Lodge serves as the perfect oasis to enjoy the afternoon at the pool or relax on the spacious patio of our room. Overnight; Kalahari Anib Lodge- Dinner. Day 3 & 4: Fish River Canyon, Nama Karoo Desert: This morning we travel further south into the Nama Karoo Desert, a primordial environ isolated by mountain massifs. Here the second largest canyon on earth divides on of Namibian’s most pristine landscapes into seeming eternity. On a nature drive in the afternoon we observe the fragile desert ecosystem and the plant life that thrives there. Quiver Trees pose as gentle giants during a sundowner drink on top of a hill. The next day we visit the daunting Fish River Canyon and enjoy the panoramic view into one of Namibian’s most superior wilderness areas. Overnight; Canon Lodge- Breakfast and Dinner Day 5 & 6: Wild Horses, Succulent Karoo Desert: After Breakfast we travel to the Succulent Karoo Desert. After winter rains, this desert unfolds in a carpet of flowers and an explosion of bright colours. It is one of the 20 most important biomes in the world and counts as the most specie diverse desert on earth. We will explore the sweeping desert plains on a nature drive in the later afternoon, next day we travel to a ghost town that was left to the hands of the relentless desert. Other attractions visited consist of the Wild Horses of the Namib Desert, Diaz Point and the colonial town of Luderitz. Overnight; Klein-Aus Vista- Breakfast and Dinner Day 7 & 8: Sosusvlei, Namib Desert: We travel north into the oldest desert on earth, formed by the effect of the cold Benguela Current. Due to early morning fog, this arid desert becomes a life supporting structure for all its living organisms. Our lodge stands at the foot of unique petrified dunes, which we will explore on a nature drive in the afternoon. The next morning we travel to the highest dunes on earth, experiencing this soulful, awe-inspiring place at sunrise. At Sossusvlei we clamber the magnificent dunes to admire this desert from above. We will also visit Sesriem Canyon, gorged out by might of the Tsauchab River. Overnight; Namib Desert Lodge- Breakfast and Dinner Day 9: Return to Windhoek: After a relaxed breakfast we travel via the Namib Desert back to Windhoek, situated in a valley of the Auas Mountains. Here we get dropped off at our accommodation of choice, and enjoy the rest of the day at Leisure. Overnight; Windhoek- Breakfast. |
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| PLEASE NOTE: That gust have a choice to do this tour on any dates that might suite you other than the above mentioned fixed departure dates both as a guided or self-drive tour. So please send us an e-mail for a quote. |
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Terms and Conditions |
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| Inclusive in our Rates: Transport, Fuel, Driver and Guide Passenger Liability Camping/Traditional huts fee & camping equipments only as per itinerary Meals as per Itinerary including tea/coffee and tap drinking water Activities only as per itinerary Community, village guide and Local Instructors fees Landlord fees Visits to homesteads or settlements Pick up/drop off from accommodation in Windhoek 15% Value Added Tax Excluded in our Rates: All expenses of a personal nature Flights to/from or outside Namibia Personal Travel/Medical insurance Activities not stated in the itinerary or not mentioned (optional) All extras not mentioned in the itinerary - personal expenses, alcoholic beverages, tips/porterage/gratuities (e.g. laundry, souvenir purchases, telephone charges). Personal Medical-/Travel-/and Luggage Insurance Sleeping Bag (available for hire at N$ 25.00 per day) Other private tours before or after your Uakii experience International airport and airport passenger taxes First and/or last day accommodation in Windhoek (kindly advise when making your booking whether we could assist in this regard) BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS UAKII WILDERNESS SURVIVAL Only written reservation requests will be accepted. Acceptance of UAKII WILDERNESS SURVIVAL quotations must be confirmed with a 50% non-refundable deposit of the full booking value. Balance payments are due 30 days prior to the commencement of UAKII WILDERNESS SURVIVAL services. Reservations made within 30 days prior to commencement of UAKII WILDERNESS SURVIVAL services are to be paid in full upon receipt of UAKII WILDERNESS SURVIVAL confirmations. Cancellations of services in part or in full become valid on the day of receipt of the written notification by UAKII WILDERNESS SURVIVAL and attract the following cancellation charges: o up to 90 days prior to commencement of UAKII WILDERNESS SURVIVAL services : 50% o up to 60 days prior: 75% o up to 30 days & no-show: 100% |
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