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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 OKAHIRONGO RIVER CAMP Tucked away in Marienfluss, Okahirongo River Camp is an intimate desert retreat with riverfront tents. Okahirongo’s close connection with the environment and local Himba guides means it’s one of the few places you can gain insight into the seminomadic lifestyle and meet some of Africa’s oldest tribes. OKAHIRONGO ELEPHANT LODGE Perched above the seasonal Hoarusib River, Okahirongo Elephant Lodge lies deep in Namibia’s northwestern wilds – one of the only places in the world where elephants, black rhino and lions have adapted to the desert landscape. Enjoy wildlife tracking, guided walks, and G&Ts as the sun sets behind towering dunes. ZANNIER OMAANDA Less than an hour from Windhoek, this idyllic lodge sits in the heart of a wildlife conservancy. The 10 charming huts include a private terrace, where you enjoy far-reaching views over the savannah. Spend evenings at the boma swapping wildlife stories until the brightest stars come out. 32 We’re award-winning: you’ve voted us the best, time and again
s u g g e s t e d i t i n e r a r y Classic Namibia 14 DAYS FROM £12,490PP AFRICA NAMIBIA APR-OCT DAYS 1 & 2: ARRIVE WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA Fly overnight from the UK to Windhoek via Johannesburg. ZANNIER OMAANDA DAY 3: SOSSUSVLEI Fly by private charter to Sossusvlei, a surreal landscape of salt pans and undulating dunes. An optional excursion introduces you to this region’s striking ecology. DAY 4: SOSSUSVLEI Enter the Namib-Naukluft National Park at sunrise, when shadows accentuate the towering dunes’ curves, and learn about the desert and its wildlife. DAY 5: KUNENE RIVER Fly over dramatic dunes and the ship-strewn Skeleton Coast to Swakopmund, then join a boat cruise on the Kunene River. DAY 6: KUNENE RIVER Drive to a remote Himba settlement to learn about this indigenous tribe’s customs. En route back to camp, stop for a dramatic mountaintop sunset. DAYS 7-9: KAOKOLAND Travel to Himba and Herero villages, learning more about their pastoralist lifestyles. Head along the Hoarusib and Khumib Rivers in search of desert-adapted wildlife, or west through the vast plains. DAYS 10 & 11: DAMARALAND Visit the UNESCO-listed Twyfelfontein rock engravings. Explore the Aba-Huab valley by 4x4, or hike to the Doros Crater rim for expansive views of this Martian-like landscape. DAY 12: ONGAVA GAME RESERVE Journey to Ongava Game Reserve, home to a myriad of iconic African animals, arriving in time for a shared safari drive. OKAHIRONGO ELEPHANT LODGE DAY 13: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK Go on safari in one of Africa’s largest national parks, seeking out more of Namibia’s diverse wildlife, including lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, giraffe and cheetah. DAY 14: DEPART WINDHOEK Fly to Windhoek via private charter, then overnight 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 14-day suggested holiday will cost from £12,490 per person, based on two sharing, including flights, transfers, accommodation, selected meals and guided excursions. Call 03301 735 624, visit abercrombiekent.co.uk, or speak to one of our trusted travel agent partners 33
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