Route All Round

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Departure

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Windhoek

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Kalahari

On your way to the Kalahari, this will be your first experience with African nature and its wildlife. Close to Rehoboth, there is a small private park situated near a beautiful lake. There are different kinds of antelopes, zebra’s, ostrich and giraffes. A very nice park to start with and you can even do safe hiking in between these wild animals.

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Quiver Tree Forrest

You continue your way south. Here you will find the Quiver tree forest and Giant’s Playground, a strange rock formation. The quiver trees are strange and rare aloes species. The hollow branches are used by the San people for carrying their arrows. 

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Fish River Canyon

In the far south you will visit the spectacular Fish River Canyon. The accommodation is situated right between the mountains and near the river. There are plenty viewpoints and hiking trails in this area.

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Fish River Canyon

There is also a Hot Spring Resort, which has been built close to a natural spring of 65 degrees. Here you can relax and have a swim in the in- or outdoor pools.

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Desert

On your way to the coast you will drive through the huge lonely desert. You are accommodated near the forbidden diamante area.

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Lüderitz

It is easily seen, that Lüderitz has a German origin. The streets are full of beautiful old houses from around 1900. It is nice to walk around in the city. The church, on the highest hill, has beautiful windows. 

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Ghost Town

A visit to the desolated mining town of Kolmanskop is a must-do. You can join the guided tour (3 possible tours in the morning) and have a good impression of life in this small town, which is currently a real ghost town.

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Duwisib Castle

A solid German Castle is found in the middle of nowhere. A visit to the castle is enjoyable and the silence and nature of the accommodation is really great. The sunset is spectacular. 

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Sossusvlei

Absolutely one of the highlights of your holidays is a visit to the Sossusvlei with the huge red sand dunes. The sunrise and sunset are magical.

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Sossusvlei

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Coast

Today you are at the wonderful coast of the Atlantic, full of seals, pelicans, dolphins and even some penguins. The beach seems to run smoothly into the desert with the huge sand dunes.

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Coast

You are staying in an old German city, where you will find original, old traditional “bierstubes”. Outside the town you have the possibility to see the Welwitschia, a special desert plant, with only 2 leaves, which can grow as old as 1000 years.

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Cape Cross

Cape Cross is famous for its seal colony. You can simply follow your ears and nose to this spectacle in the water and on the shore. You will see seals as far as you can see. Furthermore, you will go to the Brandberg area, where the ancient rock painting of the “white lady of the Brandberg” can be found. Numas canyon has it own rock paintings and a fresh water spring. 

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Twijfelfontein

Also at Twijfelfontein (spring of doubt), there are San rock paintings. You can make a stopover on your way to the north. In the meantime, you will discover more and more of “real” Africa.

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Damaraland

This is a beautiful trip to another German fort in Damaraland, which is settled in between traditional African huts. In the shade of this fort you can have a drink or diner at the cosy bar. It could be that local people from the surrounding village are going to sing some songs for you.

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Himba’s

Today you are traveling through Kaokofield. The north of Namibia is magnificent and seems to be unchanged for the last hundreds of years. You will see traditional Himba villages and the special traditionally dressed people, which seem to come from another era. You will also see Herero ladies with their traditional Victorian dresses. As a tourist you are more an eye catcher than the local people in the region. 

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Epupa Falls (4X4 only)*

Today you will have the whole day to travel to the Epupa falls. These falls are magnificent, especially because life around it seems not to be disturbed. Your accommodation is situated at the Kunene river. You can relax at the waterfront and look at the daily activities of the local people. Also guided walking tours are available.

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Epupa Falls (4X4 only)*

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Kunene river (4X4 only)*

Today you will stay at the Kunene river. Enjoy the beautiful birds that will fly by while you are sitting outside. Swimming is not recommended, because of the huge crocodiles living in this area.

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Cheetah farm

On a farm near Kamanjab, the kind owner is keeping rescued cheetahs. On the premises near the house, there are some tame cheetahs, which can be touched. On a large piece of land there are a lot more of them, which are not tame at all. You can join the owner on a tour to feed the animals, a very exciting experience. 

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Etosha NP

Etosha National Park really has everything to offer. The big predators are all present: lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas and wild dogs. Also guaranteed are the big African elephant, antelopes, warthogs, ostrich’s en many other animals. During daytime you can drive through the park, there are an endless number of roads. In the evening you can spot the game near your accommodation at the waterhole which is illuminated. 

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Etosha NP

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Bushmen

The accommodation where you will spend the night is also offering the possibility to do a walking safari with local bushmen. This is the moment to get in touch with the local culture and habits of the San people. 

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Waterberg Plateau

Waterberg Plateau is plateau of sandstone, 150 m above the surrounding landscape. The diversity of trees and savannah bushes makes it a beautiful place to stay. More so, because it is known for its special and endangered species, like the sable and roan antelope and the black and white rhino. Furthermore, there are several walking trails.

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Windhoek

Windhoek is a very nice town to walk around, to go shopping, to visit some museums or to buy the last souvenirs. And this is a good opportunity to end your holiday in one of the many nice restaurants.

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Windhoek

Departure from Windhoek.

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Arrival at home