Hayes and Jarvis Worldwide 2020

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Africa
Namibia
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Namibia
Namibia is the beauty queen of
Africa, a striking mix of endless
savannah, towering sand dunes,
deep canyons and the Atlantic
crashing onto the shore. A sparsely
populated land, it offers a totally
different holiday experience to
any other African country.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
FACT FILE
FLIGHT TIME FROM UK
Around 13–15 hours for indirect flights
from London via Johannesburg
TIME DIFFERENCE
GMT +2
ANGOLA
NAMIBIA
BOTSWANA
SOUTH
AFRICA
CURRENCY
Namibian Dollar (NAD) and South African
Rand (ZAR)
WHEN TO GO
The best weather is during the months
of May to September
VISA REQUIREMENTS
British citizens are not required to obtain
a visa to visit Namibia
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TOUR ITINERARY
HIGHLIGHTS
OF NAMIBIA
Embark on this six-day journey to discover the highlights of
Namibia. Beauty lies in endless seas of red sand and golden grass,
rugged gorges and rubble plains
DAY 1
Take an optional afternoon drive to
witness huge herds of all antelope
species in proximity. Or set out on a hike
to explore the area and see a variety of
plants, birds and animals.
DAYS 2–3
Discover the rich and diverse culture
of the Basters, the people of Rehoboth,
descendants of early Dutch settlers and
native Khoi. Enjoy a wine tasting and
cheese platter for lunch at the Neuras
Wine & Wildlife Estate, before
choosing whether to join an optional
Sossusvlei Lodge Sundowner Drive.
On day three, take a morning tour of
Sossusvlei, exploring the iconic red
sand dunes of the Namib, said to be
one of Africa’s natural wonders. For
lunch, you will be served a picnic
on the dunes.
DAYS 4–6
Accompanied by your tour guide, you
will drive through the Namib Naukluft
Park where a peculiar endemic plant,
the Welwitschia mirabilis, can be found.
You also get to admire the impressive
canyons of the Moon Landscape. Take
a stroll around Swakopmund, a coastal
town where palm trees sway in verdant
gardens and wide streets are lined with
old German architecture, and discover
its abundance of bistros, craft shops
and galleries.
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EXPERT
ADVICE
Explore Fish River
Canyon, the largest in
Africa, or venture to
the Skeleton Coast
to see its seal
colony
OPPOSITE:
The red dunes
of Sossusvlei
ABOVE:
Ancient baobab
trees and the
endangered
black rhino
EXPLORE NAMIBIA
Set out into the Namibian wilderness
on a journey of discovery. Meet one
of the last semi-nomadic tribes in
Africa, embark on safari in Etosha
National Park and visit the country’s
highest mountain, as well as the
coastal region of Swakopmund
WILDLIFE
Visit Etosha National Park, one of
southern Africa’s best-loved wildlife
sanctuaries. Search for elephants,
the unique black-faced impala, zebras
and the endangered black rhino –
plus more than 100 other mammal
species – on an afternoon game drive.
CULTURE
Meet the Ova (Himba) tribe and
experience their culture and way of
living first-hand. Learn about their
ancestors and herbal medicine, their
hairstyles and jewellery, the status
of each tribe member and their close
relationship with nature, their cattle and
their children.
HISTORY
Discover the Namib Desert, the oldest
desert with the world’s highest dunes. In
Brandburg, join a guided hike to visit the
famous White Lady bushmen painting,
believed to be over 2,000 years old.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
n 11 breakfasts
n 6 dinners
n Premium safari
vehicle transport
nGame drives in
Etosha National
Park
n Himba settlement
experience
n Hike to the White
Lady bushmen
painting
n Visit to Sesriem
Canyon