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Namibia Lose yourself in Namibia’s otherworldly landscapes. Witness endless red dunes set against a brilliant blue sky and the desert-adapted wildlife that endures despite it all. Then meet the Himba tribe who call this arid wilderness home n o t t o b e m i s s e d • Photograph Namibia’s arresting desert realms • Walk through Sossusvlei’s sea of sand dunes • Spot the menagerie of wildlife in Etosha National Park • Visit Damaraland in search of desertadapted elephant, lion, and black rhino • Be star struck in NamibRand Nature Reserve – one of the only Gold Tier Dark Sky Reserves on Earth e x a m p l e e x p e r i e n c e s HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE OVER DUNES Witness the scale and beauty of the Namib Desert with a balloon ride over the dunes of Kulala Wilderness Reserve. Afterwards, toast your experience with a champagne breakfast. 3-4 hours • Sossusvlei GEOLOGICAL EXCURSIONS Explore Namibia’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, the rocky outcrop of Twyfelfontein. Here you can admire more than 2,500 rock carvings and paintings, some 6,000 years old. Half-day • Damaraland MEET THE HIMBA Discover the Himba people’s semi-nomadic way of life during a guided visit to a remote village. Learn all about their resourceful use of ochre, their eye-catching crafts, and their cultural heritage. 2 hours • Kunene o u r fav o u r i t e p l a c e s t o s tay LITTLE KULALA Kulala means ‘to sleep’, and what better place to drift off than under Namibia’s star-spangled sky? Little Kulala features eleven thatched villas set amongst 21,000 hectares of the Kulala Wilderness Reserve – perfect for nature drives and scenic walks. Make the most of the private plunge pools, bleached decks, and rooftop ‘skybeds’. SHIPWRECK LODGE Designed to reflect the wrecks that once dotted the surrounding Skeleton Coast, each of this lodge’s 10 solar-powered cabins features quirky nautical touches such as porthole windows and a hull-like exterior. The viewing decks are just the place for a relaxing sundowner after a day exploring this desert landscape. SERRA CAFEMA Affording views of the Kunene River, Serra Cafema is a special camp hidden within the colossal Hartmann Valley. Just eight thatch and canvas chalets set on elevated decks blend tastefully into the surrounding landscape. From this comfortable base, enjoy thrilling activities from nature drives to quad bike dune rides. 28 We’re passionate: we’ve been crafting perfect holidays since 1962
AFRICA NAMIBIA SHIPWRECK LODGE s u g g e s t e d i t i n e r a r y Classic Namibia 12 DAYS FROM £7,760PP APR-OCT DAY 1: ARRIVE JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA An overnight flight from the UK means you can make the most of your time away. DAY 2: WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA Arrive in Namibia’s capital and enjoy an afternoon at leisure. DAYS 3 & 4: SOSSUSVLEI Spend two days experiencing this surreal landscape of Deadveli, and rolling sand dunes. DAYS 5 & 6: SWAKOPMUND Journey to Swakopmund in the afternoon of Day 5. On Day 6, enjoy a dolphin- and sealspotting cruise. DAYS 7 & 8: DAMARALAND Discover the desert-adapted wildlife and ancient rock art of this mountainous wilderness as you explore by foot or 4x4. DAYS 9-11: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK Relish three days to get to know the private reserve in which you stay, and to visit the famed Etosha pan. DAY 12: DEPART ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK Flying first to Windhoek, take a connecting overnight flight back to the UK via Johannesburg. PRICING At A&K all of our journeys are individually tailored to suit your needs and timescale. As a guide, this 12-day suggested holiday will cost from £7,760 per person, based on two sharing, including flights, transfers, accommodation, selected meals and guided excursions. Call 01242 546 602 or visit abercrombiekent.co.uk, or speak to one of our trusted travel agent partners 29
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Page 3 and 4: “Adventure by day, luxury by nigh
Page 5 and 6: Contents INTRODUCTION Letter from G
Page 7 and 8: The A&K difference A&K is the world
Page 9 and 10: Our 12 featured specialists are the
Page 11 and 12: How to tailor-make with A&K This is
Page 13 and 14: AKP in action Look for the AKP logo
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