DESERT & CANYON VISTA

Picture courtesy: Ute von Ludwiger Namibia with its combination of largely untouched vast country and relatively tiny population makes it the ultimate land of discovery and soul-searching. This is land of wide horizons, endless stretches of golden desert dunes, surreal rock formations and rocky plains. Namibia is the ideal country to explore the highlight s of some of these superb features. HIGHLIGHTS: . Spend some time viewing the awesome Fish River Canyon. . Appreciate the uniqueness of Aus with a visit to the Aus Information Centre. . View magnificent sand dunes. . Explore the quaint seaside town of Swakopmund. Tour At a Glance Tour Style: Small Group, Min 2 Passengers Tour Departures: Saturdays Validity : Dec 2010 - 31 Oct 2011 Tour Start From : Windhoek Tour Ends at: Windhoek Visit : Windhoek (Arrive) - Keetmanshoop - Fish River Canyon - Aus - Matlahohe - Sossusvlei - Swakopmund (Depart) Price Starting From: USD 2,070 Tour Package Includes : • Pick up and drop off at Windhoek city hotel • Tours in an air-conditioned vehicles • Professional English speaking tour guides • Accommodation on a twin share basis • 6 Breakfasts & 6 Dinners • Non-alcoholic drinks on board tour transport • Sightseeing & entrance fees as listed in the itinerary • Hotel porterage • Passenger liability insurance Tour Package Does Not Includes: • Meals not specified as being included • Beverages with meals • Items of a personal nature • Tips & Gratuities • Optional tours • Travel Insurance • Airfare to Namibia • Any applicable visa's • Items not mentioned as being included ** Please note : Tour starts from Windhoek city hotels at 0730 and ends on day 7 late in the afternoon. Pre and post tour accommodation in Windhoek is recommended. Please contact us for rates.

B = Breakfast, L - Lunch, D = Dinner

Day 1: Saturday Windhoek - Kalahari Desert
Depart Windhoek (approx 0730), drive via Rehoboth into the Kalahari Desert. On arrival, depart on a scenic sunset drive in open safari vehicles. Animals that live in the region include brown hyenas, meerkats, several species of antelope and many species of bird and reptile. (B, D)

Day 2: Sunday Kalahari Desert - Fish River Canyon
Drive through the Kalahari, and visit the Quivertree Forest near Keetmanshoop. The quiver tree or 'Kokerboom' is indigenous to this hot and dry area. Stop for lunch in Keetmanshoop (lunch for own account). Continue via Naute Dam; see the Fish River Canyon's spectacular northern fringes. (B, D)

Day 3: Monday Fish River Canyon - Aus
This morning walk along the rim of one of the world's largest canyons. We then travel to Aus today, for a visit to the Aus Information Centre. This afternoon there is the opportunity to take an optional sundowner drive (for own account) to see feral horses of the Namib Desert. (B, D)

Day 4: Tuesday Aus - Maltahohe
See the ever-changing beautiful vistas of the desert landscapes when driving along the Namib Desert on our way to the Maltahöhe region for overnight. (B, D)

Day 5: Wednesday Maltahohe - Namib Naukluft Park
Depart early this morning to Sossusvlei, for a 4x4 scenic drive into the heart of the Namib dunes. The best time to view Sossusvlei is at sunrise, the colours are strong and constantly changing, allowing for wonderful photographic opportunities. The midday heat is intense and best spent in the shade. Visit Sesriem Canyon en route past the Naukluft Mountains. (B, D)

Day 6: Thursday Namib Naukluft Park - Swakopmund
Drive through Kuiseb Canyon towards the coast. We visit Walvis Bay and its well known lagoon. We then continue and arrive in Swakopmund mid afternoon in time to join a sundowner drive to Moon Landscape. (B, D)

Day 7: Friday Swakopmund - Windhoek
This morning you are at leisure to explore the town of Swakopmund unguided. After lunch, we depart for Windhoek for arrival late afternoon, where the tour ends. (B)

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Tour Departures Dates	Price per person based on twin share
01 Dec 2010 - 31 Oct 2011
Per person, twin share	$USD 2070
Per person, single	$USD 2492

Places	Nights	Standard Hotel/ Lodges
Keetmanshoop	01 Night	Auob Lodge or similar
Fish River Canyon	01 Night	Canon Roadhouse or similar
Near Aus	01 Night	Desert Horse Inn or similar
Maltahöhe region	01 Night	Hammerstein Rest Camp or similar
Near Sossusvlei	01 Night	Namib Naukluft Lodge or similar
Swakopmund	01 Night	Guest House or similar

Tour Cancellation Policy:
You may cancel your booking at any time prior to commencement of the tour by notifying us in writing, which must be signed by the person that signed the Reservation Form. If you cancel on or before 45 days before the first day of the tour, we will retain your deposit to cover our costs. In addition, if the cancellation notification is received less than 45 days prior to the first day of the tour, additional cancellation charges shall be as follows:

Amount of Cancellation Charges: -
- 45-30 Days before the first day of the tour - 50%
- 29-15 Days before the first day of the tour 75%
- Less than 14 Days before arrival 100%*
(Cancellation conditions for Maldives may differ)

Changes By You:
If you request any changes to your travel arrangements once we have confirmed a booking, all out of pocket charges, including charges imposed by our suppliers, will be payable by you, plus an amendment fee of $50.00 per revision per booking. If after the commencement of your tour you request any changes to your travel arrangements, we will do our best to implement them, but we cannot guarantee that it will be possible. In the event of such change(s) being made, you will be liable for any cancellation charges that may be levied for the previously booked service and for any costs incurred by us and our suppliers in attempting to secure any revised arrangements. Any name changes must be provided to us in writing and are subject to any airline fees or penalties.

Passports and Visas:
All Passengers are responsible for securing proper documentation prior to joining the tour. Passports are required; in addition travelers are advised to check with local consulates for full details regarding Visa requirements. Please note securing a valid visa for entry is sole responsibility of the traveler.