East Africa


AfriCat foundation Extension


Photo: Ute von Ludwiger Photo: Ute von Ludwiger


Day 5: Twyfelfontein There is an optional morning hiking trail, where your guide will introduce you to the rich display of flora and fauna typical to the pro-Namib region. In the afternoon join a sundowner drive in the Aba Huab River, encounter spectacular views of the Etendeka Mountains. (B/L/D)


Day 6: Twyfelfontein – Etosha National Park Leave Damaraland and visit a local Himba Village, providing an opportunity to interact with the welcoming Himba people and gain a fascinating insight into their distinctive tribal customs. Arrive in Etosha National Park by early afternoon and undertake your first game drive at one of Africa’s greatest game parks – home to a multitude of animals. Stay 2 nights at the Etosha Safari Camp. (B/D)


Day 7: Etosha National Park Visit Etosha – meaning ‘great white place’ – for a day’s game drive, exploring the variety of waterholes along the enormous saltpan that the animals rely so heavily upon. (B/D)


Day 8: Etosha National Park You have one final day to encounter the wildlife on offer. Your accomplished guide will also explain the complex subject of managing and maintaining such an enormous reserve. Overnight at the Kempinski Mokuti Lodge. (B/D)


Day 9: Etosha National Park – Windhoek After breakfast travel south towards Otjiwarongo – named by the initial settlers the Herero “a good place’’. Continue towards Windhoek via Okahandja where you will have the opportunity to visit a local handicraft market to buy any last minute mementos. The Tour ends in Windhoek late afternoon. Overnight back at the Casa Blanca Guesthouse. (B/D)


Day 10: Windhoek – London Enjoy morning at leisure in Windhoek, which is home to a multitude of shops, restaurants and bars. In the afternoon you will be transferred to the airport for your South African Airways flight via Johannesburg to London. (B)


Minimim age: 12. Etosha National Park Damaraland Twyfelfontein


You have the unique opportunity to extend your stay after Etosha with a visit to the lodge in Okonjima – from the Herero word meaning place of the baboons – lies nestled in the unspoilt beauty of the Omboroko Mountains, part of the well-known Waterberg Plateau – halfway between Windhoek and Etosha. Not only is Okonjima a luxury lodge, but it is also home to The AfriCat Foundation, a non-profit organisation committed to long-term conservation of Namibia’s large carnivores, especially cheetahs and leopards. A visit to Okonjima will give you an opportunity to witness some of AfriCat’s work, dedicated to creating conservation awareness, preserving habitat, promoting environmental education, research and supporting animal welfare.


Prices start from £875 Prices based on twin share for 3 nights.


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Swakopmund Namibia Sossusvlei 8-night Tour Mixed Board


The prices in the panel are only meant as a guide and may change. Please refer to page 17 for more information


Prices from


13 Jan-10 Mar '11 24 Mar


07 Apr-16 Jun 30 Jun


14 Jul-08 Sep 22 Sep-06 Oct 20 Oct-15 Dec


05 Jan '12-01 Mar 15 Mar 29 Mar


12 Apr-26 Apr


Adult Tour Sgl Rm Sup 3190 3100 3130 3140 3150 3240 3415 3420 3330 3340 3355


275 275 275 290 290 305 305 305 305 305 305


Prices are in £’s per person based on 2 adults sharing and include taxes and fuel surcharge and ATOL fee of £361 per person (reductions or increases may apply at the time of booking). Prices will vary within the date band depending on the departure date. For full details of our pricing policy and booking conditions, please refer to pages 119-124.


Sossusvlei Extension


Alternatively extend your tour with 3 days amongst the surreal vistas of Sossusvlei, containing some of the highest sand dunes in the world, a walk to the top reveals magnificent views.


Visit rugged Sesriem Canyon and Marble Mountain, staying 2 nights in the Namib Naukluft Lodge.


Prices start from £585 Prices based on twin share for 2 nights.


Windhoek


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