CAMPING SAFARIS:

NAMIBIA  -  a land of compelling beauty, abundant sunshine, wide horizons, endless stretches of golden sands and seas of red dunes, rocky plains, beaches, nature parks and modern towns.  Discover the most remote area with us on one of our exciting camping safaris.   
It is off the beaten track, and many of the areas visited do not have the infrastructure that the package tourist may require.   
Our experienced Namibian guides and well-equipped four wheel drive vehicles and equipment promise an unforgettable adventure.
The knowledge and expertise of these guides have been invaluable in putting together camping tours, which take you into sometimes desolate and inhospitable terrain.

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DISCOVER KAOKOLAND (PTS 01)
Swakopmund to Swakopmund
12 days/ 11 nights camping safari
This guided safari offers the client a perfect opportunity to experience namibias infrastructureless north west. Encounter Namibias desert adapted elephants, the nomadic cultural Ovahimbas, the mighty Kunene river and its spectacular Epupa waterfalls and the beauty of the Hartmann valley in total isolation far from the normal tourist routes. The tour ends with a final relaxing overnight at Palmwag Lodge ( or similar ) before returning back to Swakopmund via Twyfelfontein and its famous rock engravings

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KAOKOLAND / KUNENE RIVER (PTS 02)
7 days, 6 nights
Departure Palmwag Lodge into central Kaokoland, in the Hoarusib river area near the village of Orupembe and continue into the Marien River Valley. Meet the Ovahimba and get acquainted with their ancient customs and traditional way of life. Explore the Hartmann Valley during your two nights camping in the Hartman valley. The return trip traverses the eastern border of the Skeleton Coast via the Hoarusib and the Hoanib River to Palmwag Lodge.

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EPUPA- AND OVAHIMBA EXPERIENCE (PTS 03)
4 days / 3 nights
Departure from Palmwag Lodge via Sesfontein to a number of Ovahimba settlements in the Kaokoland and to the Epupa Waterfalls on the mighty Kunene River. Enjoy overnight camping on the banks of the magical waterfalls and day time walks to eplore the surroundings. Return to Palmwag Lodge on day four via Fort Sesfontein.

Please note a route change in rainy season.

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ON THE TRACKS OF DESERT ELEPHANTS AND BLACK RHINO AND OVAHIMBA EXPERIENCE (PTS 04)
4 days / 3 nights
Depart from Palmwag Lodge in the early morning.   The next four days will be spent tracking down the famous desert elephant as well as the threatened black rhino in the 5000 km² private concession area of Palmwag Lodge.   Your return journey takes you through Fort Sesfontein towards Palmwag Lodge to overnight and relax after these breathtaking experiences.

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CLASSIC NAMIBIA NORTH-EAST CAMPING EXPERIENCE (PTS 05)
11 days / 10 nights
Experience the rugged area of the Khaudum Game Park, a densely wooded wilderness reserve and the fertile wilderness of riverine forests, flood plains, swamps and open woodland in the Kavango and Caprivi region bordering Botswana.

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“JUST OVAHIMBAS” (PTS 06)
5 days / 4 nights
The safari starts from Palmwag Lodge and continues over the Sesfontein Pass into the centre of Kaokoland.  Experience the nomadic way of life of the Ovahimba and enjoy three overnight stays in the Hoarusib River.  A chance meeting with the desert elephant in the Hoanib River will be the definite highlight of your day. Spend a night under starry skies, close to the elephant. Return trip to Palmwag Lodge via Fort Sesfontein and surroundings.

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OVAHIMBA EXPERIENCE (PTS 07)
Start your safari from Palmwag Lodge and continue over the Sesfontein Pass to Kaoko Otavi in the Hoarusib River, where you will camp under starry skies. Experience the nomadic way of life of the Ovahimba and learn about their ancient traditions. Return via Fort Sesfontein and surroundings to Palmwag Lodge.

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DAMARALAND WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE (PTS 08)
Swakopmund to Swakopmund
9 days / 8 nights camping safari
seats available for this departure - english guided tour.
18.09.2009 – 26.09.2009  
Experience the very best of Namibias free living game outside a national park in the unspoilt nature and spectacular sceneries of the former Damaraland. This tour will lead you past the cape fur seal colony at Cape Cross , the Messum crater, Ugab and Huab river areas , the game rich private concession area of Palmwag Lodge hosting a huge variety of game inclusive of the black rhino and desert elephant, the spectacular Hoarusib river valley at Purros. The journey ends with a exciting outing to the private concession area of Etendeka before returning back from Swakopmund via the Sceleton coast park.

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RIVERS AND MOUNTAINS OF DAMARALAND (PTS 09)
Swakopmund to Swakopmund
6 days/ 5 nights camping safari
Namibia most interesting geology and rock formations can be found in the north west of the country. This specialized tour leads the client into the oldest geological areas inclusive of the Messum crater , the Ugab and Huab river formations and terraces , Doros Crater ,Twyfelfontein and the Etjo sandstone occurrence, past the majestic Brandberg massive and namibias own “Matterhorn” , the spectacular granite formations of the Spitzkoppe .

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SPLENDING DESERTS OF NAMIBIA (PTS 010)
Windhoek to Windhoek
15days/14nights – guided combination camping / lodge tour
Enjoy the fascination and beauty of the Kalahari and Namib deserts with its unique fauna and flora on this tour. The route leads the client through Bagatelle Lodge and nature reserve, explores the game rich Kgalakgadi Transfrontier park, past the second largest canyon in the world - Fish river canyon - on to the deep south along the Orange river and Aussenkehr, Rosh Pinah, Klein Aus Vista, then along the spectacular edge of the eastern Namib desert, into the majestic Tiras mountains before ending this adventure packed journey with a visit to the highest dunes in the world at Sossusvlei and Sesriem.

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GUIDED ACCOMMODATED SAFARIS:

Namibia is a vast country dominated by the Namib Desert, an extensive inland plateau and stunning geological mountain ranges. From the lush, northern Caprivi Strip and the wildlife of Etosha NationalPark to the vast and unforgettable Namib Desert and the desolate Skeleton Coast . This destination has something to offer everyone and one of the best ways to experience Namibia is on a guided tour or safari. We provide you with the perfect opportunity to discover the region with us on one of our scheduled or tailormade tours.

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EXPERIENCE NAMIBIA (G01)
19 days / 18 nights

This guided safari takes you to some of Namibia's highlights. Admire the deep gorges of the Fish River Canyon, climb the world's highest dunes at Sossusvlei and discover that the desert "lives". Allow yourself to be enchanted by the magic of Lüderitz and Swakopmund, two charming towns on the Coast of the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy the drive to the rustic Palmwag Lodge and cross the world famous Etosha National Park from West to East before returning to Windhoek via the popular Okonjima Lodge.

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NAMIBIA CLASSIC (G02)
10 days / 9 nights
Explore the bare plains of the Namib Desert, the apricot coloured dunes of Sossusvlei, the romantic coastal town of Swakopmund nestled between the Ocean and the Desert, the rough terrain of Damaraland and the abundant wildlife in the world renowned Etosha National Park on this ten day classic Namibia tour.

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SOUTH CLASSIC (G03)
12 days / 11 nights
Discover Namibia 's South! This guided trip takes you through the spectacular sandscapes of the Kalahari Desert , to the majestic Fish River Canyon, into the historical town, Lüderitz nestled on the edge of the "Prohibited Diamond Area". Admire the highest dunes in the world before you return to the capital of Namibia.

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TRAVEL NORTH (G04)
14 days / 13 nights plus extensions of 4 days / 3 nights and 9 days / 8 nights
This fourteen day guided safari combines the diverse northern region of Namibia with the most fertile part of Namibia, the Caprivi. Visit the Afri-Cat Foundation at Okonjima, enjoy the rugged landscapes of Damaraland before you continue to the world famous Etosha National Park.

Experience the upper course of the Okavango River and the abundant wildlife of the Mahango- and Mudumu Game Parks. Enjoy a visit to the Popa Falls and the "Okavango Delta" at Lianshulu and either return with your guide to Windhoek or choose from two 9 day extensions to Botswana.

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WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE IN THE NORTH-EAST (G05)
12 days / 11 nights
On this combined camping / accommodated tour you will experience the remote Khaudum, its classic Kalahari bushvelt landscapes and infamously deep sand on the road. Visit the upper course of the Okavango River and the abundant wildlife of the Mahango- and Mudumu Games Parks. Enjoy a visit to the Popa Falls and the "Okavango Delta" at Lianshulu. This tour ends at Victoria Falls.

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NAMIBIA ADVENTURE (G06)
17 days / 16 nights
This seventeen day guided safari combines the highlights of Namibia with four nights of camping adventure in the rugged Damaraland and Kaokoland.   Visit the Afri-Cat Foundation at Okonjima, enjoy the abundant wildlife of the world famous Etosha National Park before starting on your adventurous camping trip  to the Hoanib river valley in search of desert elephants, Purros and the diverse Palmwag Lodge Concession.   After a visit to the rustic Palmwag Lodge, explore the romantic coastal town of Swakopmund, the bare plains of the Namib Desert and the apricot coloured dunes of Sossusvlei.

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