Namibia family safari
| country: | Namibia |
| departures: | 2008: 17 Dec 2009: 8 Apr, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 16 Dec |
| price: | From £1599 - £2399 (15 days) per adult and £1499 - £2119 per child including flights from the UK, from £999 - £1549 excluding flights |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
Cheetahs, elephants, rhinos, fur seals, massive sand dunes, Himba tribespeople and incredible landscapes – this is Namibia
BIG GAME, little game, fast game
The wildlife of Namibia is nothing short of spectacular from the imposing forms of elephants and rhinos to small brightly-coloured birdlife. Etosha is a premier game viewing destination and its waterholes attract prides of lions, herds of impala, springbok, giraffe, kudu, wildebeest, zebra and oryx. By contrast the coast offers thousands of fur seals, flamingos and the opportunity to see dolphins. You’ll spend the night at the ‘Africat Foundation’ where you’ll see cheetah, lion and leopards whilst learning how these amazing animals are being protected.
Desert Dunes & Himba Tribes
The red sand dunes of Sossusvlei are said to be the highest in the world. Climb one before dawn breaks and you’ll be amazed as they change colour with the rising sun. Of the peoples of Namibia the semi-nomadic Himba are probably the best known, their long hair matted with red clay. They still live according to a very traditional lifestyle and you’ll spend time in a village experiencing a completely different way of life.
BIG GAME, little game, fast game
The wildlife of Namibia is nothing short of spectacular from the imposing forms of elephants and rhinos to small brightly-coloured birdlife. Etosha is a premier game viewing destination and its waterholes attract prides of lions, herds of impala, springbok, giraffe, kudu, wildebeest, zebra and oryx. By contrast the coast offers thousands of fur seals, flamingos and the opportunity to see dolphins. You’ll spend the night at the ‘Africat Foundation’ where you’ll see cheetah, lion and leopards whilst learning how these amazing animals are being protected.
Desert Dunes & Himba Tribes
The red sand dunes of Sossusvlei are said to be the highest in the world. Climb one before dawn breaks and you’ll be amazed as they change colour with the rising sun. Of the peoples of Namibia the semi-nomadic Himba are probably the best known, their long hair matted with red clay. They still live according to a very traditional lifestyle and you’ll spend time in a village experiencing a completely different way of life.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1-2: | Direct overnight flight to Windhoek |
| Day 3: | Drive to Namib Desert, sunset over dunes |
| Day 4: | Sossusvlei & Sesriem Canyon, climb world’s highest dunes |
| Day 5: | Drive to Swakopmund via Walvis Bay flamingos |
| Day 6: | Swakopmund; beach & optional dolphin trip, sand boarding etc. |
| Day 7: | Cape Cross Seals, Skeleton Coast; Brandberg |
| Day 8: | Twyfelfontein rock engravings; Himba village |
| Day 9-11: | Etosha NP – spectacular wildlife |
| Day 12: | Waterberg Plateau; walks |
| Day 13: | Africat Foundation – Cheetah & leopard |
| Day 14-15: | Okahanja carving market; direct overnight flight to London |
travellers' tales
We had a brilliant time in Namibia; it's a fantastic country with an amazing variety of scenery, wonderful birds and animals and a great climate... and can be enjoyed without too much hassle, important when travelling with 4 children.
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how this holiday makes a difference
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On this trip: The Africat Foundation is involved in numerous projects. They provide animal welfare for large carnivores such as cheetah, leopard, lions and hyena including raising orphaned animals. In addition to this they run research projects to better protect these animals in the wild and provide solutions for man and nature to co-exist.
By staying at the foundation we are not only able to provide income for the charity but our clients can also learn about the fantastic work they do and are able to transport this knowledge to help inform others.For more information about the foundation and its valuable work you can go to their website at www.africat.org. Our Responsible Travel Code: Clients who travel with us will automatically receive a copy of our Responsible Travel leaflet. This contains details and advice on how you can make a positive difference when you travel. If you would like a copy in advance of travel please contact us. Charity Partnerships: We work in partnership with Plan International. Plan works with some of the world’s poorest communities where three out of four children die before the age of five. We also support Friends of Conservation – an international charity committed to working with local people to develop a balance between their needs and the wildlife with which they share the natural habitat and ecosystems. Carbon Balancing: Global warming is a real issue and is a direct result of your travel. We have teamed up with Climate Care to give you the opportunity to offset the carbon emissions from your flight. You’ll be asked upon booking if you want to donate – with set amounts from £5. As a company we offset the carbon emissions from all staff travel in full. Our Foundation: We’ve highlighted a few of the ways in which we offer our support, financially or otherwise, and now you can, too. We have set up our own foundation, which will administer funds donated by you. A small donation of £1 per person will be taken when booking a holiday and that money will be put to good use by one of our carefully selected projects. If you don’t want to make the donation, just tell us when you book. |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |