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| Ai Ais - Ai-Ais Spring
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Feel the heat with a visit to the Ai-Ais hot spring at the southern end of the Fish River Canyon. Ai-Ais means 'burning water' in the local Nama language, referring to the natural hot spring which gushes out at 60°C. The thermal water is rich in sulphate and chlorine, and reputed to have natural curative properties. The resort has a series of indoor thermal pools and Jacuzzis at a temperature of 40°C. |
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| Cape Cross - Cape Cross Seal Reserve
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Watch as seals frolic on the shores of the Cape Cross Seal Reserve. Located approximately 60 km north of the coastal city of Henties Bay on the Skeleton Coast, this reserve holds the largest breeding colony of the Cape fur seals in the world. Cape Cross is also where Portuguese explorer Diego Câo erected a stone pillar and cross to establish his claim on the territory in 1486. The original cross was removed in 1893 and taken to Berlin after the German possession of the land, and a replica made of Namibian dolomite was erected in its place. The reserve is open daily from 10am to 7pm. |
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| Damaraland - Bushwalk
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Walk in the footsteps of one of the oldest nations in Namibia on a bushwalk in Damaraland. The Damara tribe are thought to be the first people to have arrived in Namibia and have mystified anthropologists for years as they are a group of Bantu origin who speak a Khoisan dialect and have no cultural relationship with any of the other tribes found in Africa. Today the majority of the Damara live in north-western Namibia and the Living Museum of Damara near Twyfelfontein allows you to sample a taste of their early tribal lifestyle. During your bushwalk you will be accompanied by local community members as the women demonstrate how they collect indigenous plants and bushes to use in food and for medicine and perfume while the men display their ancient hunting techniques of setting up traps and snares to catch wild animals. |
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| Damaraland - Our Modern Village
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Mingle with the descendants of Namibia’s first people with a visit to a village at the Damara Living Museum. The Damara people once inhabited large parts of central Namibia and are regarded as the oldest inhabitants of the country alongside the San and Khoi Khoi and, although they share a similar language and customs with the Nama people, their exact historical origins are still shrouded in mystery. Originally the tribe sustained themselves through a mixture of hunting, livestock farming and limited crop cultivation, with many also skilled in smelting and copper work. Today rural Damara rely on a varying combination of pastoralism, foraging and horticulture as their main means of survival with several families working together in a community. Your guided visit will take you to the local village of Louw-In, located approximately 2 kilometres from the Damara Living Museum where you can meet the local community and observe their traditional lifestyle. |
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| Divundu - Mahango Safari
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Go off the beaten track at the Mahango Game Reserve. This small reserve lies between the Popa Falls and the Botswana border and is widely regarded as one of Namibia’s most varied and fascinating conservation areas, offering an unforgettable safari with incredible fauna in a truly wild landscape. The reserve consists of three distinct landscapes – rivers and wetlands; open grasslands; and dry woodlands – and holds water all year around, ensuring great and abundant game viewing. Visitors can see plenty of antelope as well as elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, hippo, crocodile, warthog, baboon and over 400 bird species – attracted to the reserve by the large numbers of flower and fruit bearing trees. Don’t forget to look out for the giant baobabs as well as stop to admire the beautiful Popa Falls, one of the highlights of the western Caprivi that stretch over one kilometre in width and tumble down four metres of rocky outcrops to the Okavango riverbed. |
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| Epupa - Epupa Falls
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Witness the cascading of water at the Epupa Falls. These beautiful falls are located in the Kunene region of Namibia and stem from the river of the same name. The series of waterfalls is spread over 1,5 kilometres with the greatest single drop being 37 metres. The falls are a major tourist attraction in Namibia due to their pristine environment, coloured rock walls and stunning makalani palms and baobab and fig trees that line the banks. There are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy in the area where one can take a guided or unguided walk along paths offering fantastic photographic and bird watching opportunities. Other attractions to take in include gorgeous rose quartz crystals, umbrella thorn trees and the poisonous Euphorbia bush whose milky white sap is traditionally used by the Himba for hunting purposes. |
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| Etosha - Etosha East Game Drive Afternoon
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Fringe the edges of the Etosha Pan with an afternoon safari in the eastern part of the Etosha National Park. Reputed for the exceptional diversity of its fauna and its unique landscapes, Etosha is one of Africa's most captivating game reserves. The eastern sector, accessed by the Von Lindequist Gate, borders the Etosha Pan, a vast depression bearing testament to the salt lake that once existed here. The waterholes along the southern perimeter of the pan attract myriad animals as the heat of the day subsides. |
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| Fish River Canyon - Fish River Canyon
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Sense the magnitude of nature's forces with a visit to the Fish River Canyon. Located in the Ai-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park at the lower reaches of the Fish River - Namibia's longest river - the Fish River Canyon is said to be the world's second largest canyon after America's Grand Canyon. Formed 650-million years ago as a result of tectonic shifts, the canyon spans a depth of 600 metres, a length of 80 kilometres and a width of approximately 20 kilometres. The sight of the massive ravine against a stark desert backdrop is one of the highlights of southern Namibia. |
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| Grootfontein - Hoba Meteorite National Heritage Site
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Investigate evidence from outer space at the Hoba Meteorite National Heritage Site. Approximately 80 000 years ago a giant burning body entered the earth’s atmosphere and fell to the ground, although where it first struck no one knows as the massive meteor has no impact site, an anomaly that has confounded scientist for years. Today this 66 tonne rock can be seen on Hoba Farm in northern Namibia where it was discovered in 1920 by Jacobus Hermanus Britz, the owner of the farm at the time. It is the largest known meteorite in the world and estimated to have been between 200 and 400 million years old when it landed. It is comprised predominantly of iron and nickel and also holds trace elements of other rarer minerals that do not exist on earth. Its surface is indented with burn marks and this could be your only opportunity for an extra-terrestrial encounter that you can reach out and touch. |
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| Kamanjab - Otjikandero Himba visit
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Leave modernity behind you with a self-drive visit to the Himba people of Namibia. This tribe is one of the last in Africa to still live strictly within their age-old traditional beliefs and are found in semi-nomadic, scattered settlements in the remote regions of northern Namibia. They are characterised by their proud yet friendly stature, and the women are noted for their unusual beauty, enhanced by intricate hairstyles and traditional dress. During your visit you can experience the milking ceremony, traditionally carried out by female tribe members; the smoke bath, where women burn aromatic plants to perfume themselves; and learn all about the beliefs surrounding the holy fire, ancestors, and herbal medicine. Understand how hairstyles and jewellery are used to denote the status of tribe members as you begin to absorb the traditional lifestyle of this ancient tribe that has retained its independence from the Western world. |
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| Katima Mulilo - Caprivi Art Centre
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Stock up on souvenirs at the Caprivi Art Centre. This community-based marketing outlet for artists and craftsmen in the Caprivi region is located at Katima Mulilo, Namibia’s most remote outpost. The centre is a popular traveller destination where intricately manufactured local crafts can be bought and where artists can explore their creativity by participating in workshops and exhibitions. Due to the abundance of clay and firewood in the Caprivi region, of particular interest are the beautiful clay urns, often made using interesting firing techniques resulting in original and detailed patterns. Other popular items to purchase include mahangu baskets that local weavers make from the leaves of makalani palms. Traditionally these baskets are used for gathering and storing maize but they also make for beautiful and unusual decorative items in any home. |
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| Keetmanshoop - Keetmanshoop Museum
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Find solace and history at the Keetmanshoop Museum. The town of Keetmanshoop is the economic centre of south Namibia, originally established as a mission station in 1866. It is also one of the oldest settlements in the country and served as an important trading post during the 1800s. The museum is housed in the old Rhenish Mission Church, a building dating back to 1895 that was declared a national monument in 1978. Its unique combination of Gothic architecture cast in African stone makes it one of the architectural masterpieces in the country and a popular tourist attraction. Inside the museum you can peruse various religious memorabilia, Nama history and culture and an exhibition of indigenous plants, while outside visitors can enjoy the picturesque gardens that display many of the plant species exhibited within the museum. |
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| Khorixas - Vingerklip
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Point your finger skywards at Vingerklip. This amazing natural rock formations stands out tall against an arid landscape, somewhat resembling a huge rock finger pointing vertically up to the sky. It is situated on the road between Khorixas and Outjo in the Ugab Valley filled with tabletop mountains and plateaus where once the Ugab River flowed strongly as it cut its way through the landscape. Vingerklip stand on a hill 929 metres above sea level and is 35 metres high. It is a remnant of the Ugab Terrace, as the landscape in the area is named, and although you may climb the hill to view the unique formation you may not climb the rock itself. Feel insignificant as you stand besides this remarkable rock, the only existing rock monument in Namibia and a popular tourist attraction. |
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| Khumib River - Skeleton Coast
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Muse over the treacherous and rare beauty of the Skeleton Coast. A remote, rugged wilderness area along Namibia's northern coast line, the name 'Skeleton Coast' was coined by writer John Henry Marsh in his book about a shipwreck, which described the coastline as littered with whale and seal remains from the whaling industry. In modern times the name refers to the more than one thousand shipwrecks that have run aground in the dense ocean mists or that were caught in the offshore rocks of this treacherous coastline. Today it forms part of the Skeleton Coast National Park, established to preserve this desert wilderness which, despite the inhospitable conditions, abounds with life, from the rare desert-adapted elephants to almost 250 species of birds. The Cape Cross seal colony, the largest breeding colony of Cape fur seals in the world, is also found along the Skeleton Coast. |
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| Lüderitz - Kolmanskop Ghost Town
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Walk with the phantoms of Kolmanskop. This 'ghost town' lies a few kilometres inland from Lüderitz and has been reclaimed by the sands of the Namib Desert. The erstwhile mining village sprang up in the early 1900s after the discovery of a diamond, built in the style of a German town, complete with a hospital, power station, school and even a casino and a tram. Less than 50 years later the diamond boom of Kolmanskop was over and the town was completely abandoned in 1954, left to the mercy of the elements, forgotten in the dunes. Today the ghost town and a recently established museum is a tourist attraction, serving as a reminder of Namibia's history. |
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| Namib-Naukluft - Ballooning 1hr
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Find solace and peace in the skies with a one-hour hot air balloon ride over Sossusvlei. Your early morning adventure begins in the clear cool light of sunrise before heat mirages settle in over the sandy dunes and wildlife hides out from the heat of the day. The orange-hued dunes of Sossusvlei are some of the most spectacular in the world, perfectly personifying the desert beauty for which Namibia is renowned. Dynamic and ever-shifting, these dunes are constantly re-created by the wind as it changes direction and whips the sand into star-like shapes that stand spectacularly against the vivid blue African sky. The Sossusvlei dunes are not only one of the most popular tourist attractions in Namibia but also stand as the tallest dunes in the world and a hot air balloon ride gives you the ideal vantage point from which to realise their height and enormity. Conclude your awe-inspiring trip with a champagne breakfast surrounded by the silence and arid magnificence of the Namib Desert. |
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| Namib-Naukluft - Nature Drive on Namib Sky property
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Set sail through a sea of sand on a nature drive. Your 4x4 adventure takes you on a nature drive through Geluk in the Sossusvlei area of Namibia. Here mighty sand dunes dominate the terrain, dotted occasionally by unusual flora that survives despite the harsh and unyielding desert-like conditions. Tree skeletons stand out starkly against the red-hued landscape, renowned for some of the tallest and most beautiful sand dunes in the world, while the variation of the desert ecosystem will amaze you with unexpected sights. Soak up the picturesque dunes, the basalt mountains and the sometimes strange desert vegetation as you prepare for the grand finale – a desert sunset, so astoundingly dramatic and glorious that the sight is beyond the realm of words. |
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| Namib-Naukluft - Sossusvlei Excursion Flight
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Soar through the sky en route to Sossusvlei. This popular day trip in the air begins at Swakopmund as you kick off with an aerial view over the vast and solitary Namib Desert and travel towards the Kuiseb River and Gobabeb, a Desert Ecological Research Unit. Pass over Tsondabvlei, the only known breeding area of the lappet faced vulture in southern Namibia and touch down at Sesriem for a 4x4 off-road drive to the highest shifting sand dunes in the world at Sossusvlei. This visually stunning area of the desert has few competitors when it comes to sheer scenic beauty and here you can admire, climb and photograph the dunes before enjoy refreshments in the shade of a camelthorn tree and lunch at the Sossusvlei Lodge. Take to the skies once again as you pass over old diamond mines, Cape fur seal colonies and old shipwrecks before arriving at Sandwich Harbour, an important and protected wetland. Walvis Bay is your last destination before returning to Swakopmund via the Langstrand Holiday Resort and the Dolphin Park Recreation Resort. |
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| Namib-Naukluft - Stargazing
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Spend a brilliant evening gazing at the extraordinary Namibian night sky. With very little light or air pollution, Namibia is ranked among the top three destinations in the world for stargazing. These excellent conditions are ideal for viewing the southern constellations. Your guide will point out the Southern Cross of course, but also Orion and the Scorpius constellation, Alpha Centauri, the nearest star to our Sun, Sirius, the brightest star in the sky, the large and small Magellanic Clouds, and many other stars with fanciful names such as Betelgeuse, Aldebaran and Antares. |
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| Okahandja - Artisan Market
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Appreciate handmade wooden creations in Okahandja. This small town lies approximately 70 kilometres from Walvis Bay and is the commercial centre of the area. The town was originally established as a mission station and its history is closely linked to that of the Herero people in Namibia as it is the location of one of their most important tribal centres. At the entrance and exit of Okahandja, there are two open air craft markets that specialise in wooden carvings made from timber originating in northern Namibia. The markets are popular browsing spots for tourists who are looking for a special memento of their Namibian travels and purchases from here also help support the local community who sell their carvings at the craft markets on a co-operative basis. |
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| Opuwo - Himba Encounter
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Uncover villages hidden among the red Namib sand with an encounter with the Himba people of Namibia. This tribe is one of the last remaining nomadic groups in Africa and it is estimated that there are only approximately 50 000 Himba people left in the country. The semi-nomadic, pastoral tribe are descendants of the Herero and constantly re-build and abandon their villages in search of greener pastures. They are distinguished by their intricate braiding for both males and females and their burnished orange hue as a result of applying a mixture of butterfat and ochre pigment to their hair and skin to protect themselves against the harsh climate and mosquitoes. Due to their remote habitation, they have resisted modern development and it is possible to visit a traditional homestead close to Opuwo with a guide who is fluent in OtjiHimba, the local language. |
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| Opuwo - Kaokoland Discover
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Return to a time gone by in Kaokoland. This remote region in northern Namibia is often considered one of the last true wilderness areas in Africa where desert-adapted elephants roam the dry riverbeds in search of spring-fed waterholes and the proud Himba remain unaffected by changes to the modern world. Outside of the capital of Opuwo there are no amenities, only a network of dirt roads that leads into a vast and isolated wilderness. The attraction of the area lies in its solitary beauty of rugged mountainous landscape that is sparsely populated and has remained unchanged for centuries. The area is home to the fast dwindling Himba tribe and other communities living a subsistence existence off the land. Covering an area of approximately 50 000 square kilometres, this region has about 16 000 inhabitants living off the harsh and arid land, fed only by one single river, the Kunene, that flows throughout the year. |
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| Otjiwarongo - Waterberg Plateau Park
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Clamber to the summit or simply walk the lower trails of the Waterberg Plateau National Park, where a 200 metre plateau rises amid the Namibian plains. Set within 41 000 hectares of protected land, this ancient geological rock formation, with its sheer red granite cliffs and verdant summit, is a sanctuary for varied flora and fauna, including endangered species such as black and white rhino, sable and roan antelope, and the Cape vulture, the rarest bird in Namibia. Its inaccessibility has encouraged these and other animal species, including Cape buffalo, eland, giraffe and blue wildebeest, to flourish, protected as they are from poaching. The summit can be reached by foot by the more adventurous, while there are a number of less-challenging trails available at the base of the plateau, where 200-million-year-old fossilised dinosaur tracks can also be observed. |
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| Rundu - Bwabwata National Park
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Observe the balance between humans and nature at the Bwabwata National Park. This area is also known as ‘the people’s park’ as it supports both wildlife and human populations that work together in a mutually beneficial manner, as the local Caprivian community is afforded employment opportunities that in turn help protect Namibian wildlife. The park extends from the Okavango River in the west of Namibia to the Kwando River in the east and is abundant in wildlife including several thousand elephant, buffalo, hippo, various antelope, lion and leopard, while the woodlands are dominated by beautiful African trees such as wild seringa, copalwood and Zambezi teak. Good game viewing is possible around watering holes along the Kwando River, particularly in the drier months as well as Horseshoe, a large perennial oxbow lake with picturesque white-sand beaches. Rare species in the park include red lechwe and sitatunga antelope. |
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| Rundu - Living Museum: Craftsmanship Workshop
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Try your hand at some traditional skills with a craftsmanship workshop at the Mbunza Living Museum. This interactive museum is located just west of Rundu and offers visitors detailed and authentic insight into the traditional, pre-colonial culture of the Mbunza tribe. The site of the museum is a traditional village of the Kavango people who have lived in the area for centuries and during your workshop you can delve deeply into their history and traditions. The tribe is renowned for their specialised and intricate woodcarving, an ancient skill that has been passed down through generations, and visitors may try their hand at this as well as other arts. Create your own clay pot, weave a basket, string together a necklace or attempt to make a bow and arrow as you enjoy this thoroughly unique and uplifting visit. |
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| Spitzkoppe - Spitzkoppe Conservancy
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Take on the challenge of the Spitzkoppe, Namibia's most well-known mountain owing to its beautiful rock formations. Located between Usakos and Swakopmund, this pointed granite mountain - the legacy of a collapsed volcano - rises from the middle of the Namib Desert to a height of 1 728 m. The Spitzkoppe is popular with campers and hikers, as well as mountain climbers as the sheer granite cliffs present a very challenging climb. At sunrise and sunset, the mountain is at its most beautiful, the burnished shades contrasting with the bright blue sky. This site is also renowned for ancient San rock paintings. |
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| Spitzkoppe - Spitzkoppe Walk
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Watch while nature paints you a picture on a morning guided walk at the base of the Spitzkoppe. The first rays of the sun dissipate the night shadows from the granite rock face, revealing a momentary brilliant, burnished façade that is truly spectacular to witness. Discover the unique vegetation surrounding the mountain as well as some of the remaining San rock paintings among the striking rock formations. |
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| Swakopmund - Diamond Coast Scenic Flight
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Settle into the comfort of your light aircraft as you depart from Swakopmund for a Diamond Coast scenic flight. As you skim over the dunes of the Namib Desert your extraordinary visual experience begins as the world’s oldest desert greets you with endless dunes and a stark yet mesmerising landscape. Continue on to the abandoned diamond mining camps where once dreams of fame and fortune have now been reduced to nothing but haunting memories and sand. Cruise along the infamous and foggy Skeleton Coast to view shipwrecks before moving on to Sandwich Harbour for gorgeous views of wetlands and many varieties of birds. Before your return to Swakopmund you will pass over Walvis Bay, a busy port city and also an important salt mining site where sea water is turned into table salt and flamingos feast on algae that paint their feathers and the water pink. |
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| Swakopmund - Krystall Gallery
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Step into a sparkling display at the Kristall Galerie in Swakopmund. This gallery is home to the world’s largest quartz crystal cluster that was discovered in 1985 in Otjua. Weighing in at an astounding 141 000 kilograms and standing over three metres tall, the cluster took five years to excavate and consists of numerous beautifully formed crystals. Once you have managed to pull your eyes away from this awesome display there is also a gem garden, crystal cave, studio, jewellery boutique and craft area to explore. Wade through tumbled semi-precious stones in the scratch patch, watch how gem stones are fashioned into jewellery in the craft area and explore the crystal cave, a replica of the original Otjua Tourmaline Mine with its stunning collection of magnificent crystals. Finally, shop to your heart’s content in the boutique as you uncover the amazing world of semi-precious Namibian gemstones. |
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| Swakopmund - Living Desert Tour
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Educate yourself on the survival techniques of desert adapted wildlife on a half day desert tour of the dune belt between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. While the Namib may seem inhospitable, upon closer inspection it will become evident that it is indeed a living desert. There are many species of fauna and flora which have adapted to survive in this arid environment. Most rely on the coastal fog for life, and have fascinating survival techniques. Some plants absorb the fog water through their leaves, while the fog-basking beetle stretches itself out so that fog can condense on its body. The Namaqua chameleon changes colour as the weather conditions change, and the sidewinder snake minimises contact with the hot desert sand through its sidewinding movements. Mammals such as the black-backed jackal prey on small rodents and washed-up marine life. |
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| Swakopmund - Quad - 1 Hour
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Rev your engine and hold on tight with a one-hour quad bike tour in the Swakopmund dunes. This exciting adventure allows you to not only explore some of the most magnificent sand dunes in the world but also get your heart racing on an adrenalin trip of note. Your off-road quest leads you to the dune belt through the Swakopmund River mouth as an experienced guide prepares you for the ride of your life and you have the opportunity to take in the incredible views of the stark and merciless Namib Desert landscape. The dune names of ‘Big Billy’, ‘Roller Coaster’ and ‘Devil’s Dip’ offer a hint of the excitement and exhilaration that is to come as you open the throttle and zoom across the sand to conquer the sandy rises and falls of the seemingly endless Namib Desert. After defeating ‘Devil’s Dip’, ride the berms, spirals and slopes as you cruise towards ‘Table Top’ – a summit with spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean. |
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| Swakopmund - Sandboarding - Stand Up
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Fulfil your adrenaline fix with a sandboarding adventure in Swakopmund. Don’t miss the chance to dash down the sheer, sandy faces of some of the largest sand dunes in the world on traditional Swakopmund sand boards. No experience is necessary although a certain amount of gutsy determination will certainly help, as those that wish can reach speeds of up to 80 kilometres per hour – literally a breathtaking pace. The constantly shifting and powerful towering sand dunes of the Namib Desert offer fabulous scenic beauty, an awesome sense of freedom and the chance to take the ride of your life. Your stand up sand boarding experience will cover six different slopes and includes safety gear and a light lunch. |
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| Swakopmund - Sossusvlei Scenic Flight
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Buckle up in Swakopmund for a scenic flight to Sossusvlei. Board a high-winged Cessna aircraft for a surreal perspective of the primordial desert landscape. Departing from Swakopmund, the low-flying scenic flight will pass over the Namib Desert, Kuiseb River and Sesriem Canyon before reaching the highest shifting sand dunes in the world at Sossusvlei. Return along the Atlantic Coast where dunes meet ocean, where ill-fated ships lie stranded off the shore and where the towns of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund are sandwiched between desert and sea. |
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| Swakopmund - Sundowner Tour
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Combine extreme adventure with a dash of opulence on a quad bike sunset tour. This amazing adventure will have you hitting the famous dunes of the Namib Desert as the sun begins to set for an exhilarating bike ride and some of the most stunning and picturesque scenery in the world. Although beautiful all through the day, the ever-shifting desert dunes are a sight to behold at sunset when their naturally reddish hue becomes enhanced by the low rays of the sinking sun that seemingly set the dunes aflame in a riot of orange and red. After a 60-minute quad bike ride to free your senses and awaken your heart, your tour will conclude on the summit of a dune for a delicious picnic of champagne and oysters. Namibia is renowned for producing some of the most succulent and tasty oysters in the world and a trip to the country is not complete without sampling them at least once. |
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| Terrace Bay - Terrace Bay Discover
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Break your journey between Swakopmund and Damaraland at Terrace Bay along the Skeleton Coast. The remote Skeleton Coast National Park extends across 500 km of rugged Atlantic Ocean coastline, from the Ugab River in the south, to the Kunene River in the north. The windswept landscape varies from gravel plains and rocky mountain ranges, to river beds upon which desert-adapted wildlife rely for survival, and stretches of mist-enshrouded crescent dunes where ship carcasses lie submerged in the sand. The cold Benguela current brings with it nutrient-rich waters from the depths of the ocean, attracting keen anglers for the excellent beach fishing. |
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| Tsumeb - Etosha Central 4x4 Game Drive FD (Etosha Game Viewers:Option)
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Harmonise your spirit with the essence of wildlife on a full day 4x4 game drive at Etosha National Park. Proclaimed a game reserve in 1907, Etosha spreads over 22 270 km2 of saline desert, mopane forests and grassy scrublands. The park's most distinctive feature is the Etosha Pan, once a lake and now a massive white, salty depression that fills with pockets of pools after infrequent rains, attracting up to 1-million flamingos which use the pan as a breeding ground. The rain pools, along with approximately 30 waterholes and springs across the reserve, sustain an abundance of wildlife, including 340 bird and 114 mammal species (all of the Big Five are present), as well as some rarities like the Damara dik-dik, the black-faced impala and the Egyptian vulture. Among the predators are lion, cheetah, leopard and several species of wild cat. Stop at one of the rest camps for refreshments and to observe the waterholes they overlook which in turn quench the thirst of the animals that they attract. Namutoni has a Beau Geste charm and the historic fortress was once the northernmost German outpost and is now a national monument. |
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| Tsumkwe - Tsumkwe discover
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Dig through ancient lifestyles and classic African wildlife in Tsumkwe. A legacy of marginalisation, Namibia's oldest residents inhabit an area previously called Bushmanland, 250 km east of Grootfontein, almost on the Botswana border in north-eastern Namibia. Tsumkwe is a small, rural settlement with limited facilities, surrounded by communities of Ju|'hoansi-San who today have control over what happens in their area, and who are holding on to their traditions despite many challenges such as poverty, alcohol abuse and an influx of refugees and pastoralists encroaching on their lands. On the road between Grootfontein and Tsumkwe, the Living Museum of the Ju/'Hoansi-San give visitors an insight into the traditional culture and original way of life of the San. North of Tsumkwe, at the Botswana border, is the isolated Khaudum National Park, a true wilderness in that it is unfenced and the wildlife, of which there is an abundance including elephants and lions, moves freely between Namibia, Botswana and the Caprivi Strip. |
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| Twyfelfontein - Twyfelfontein World Heritage Site
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Read the pictures that paint a thousand words at the site of Twyvelfontein in the heart of Damaraland. With over 2 500 rock engravings dating back 6 000 years to the hunter-gatherers of the Stone Age, as well as numerous Khoikhoi rock painting sites estimated to be 2 000 years old, Twyfelfontein has one of the largest concentrations of rock petroglyphs in Africa, and was declared Namibia's first World Heritage Site in 2007. The ancient engravings and paintings depict the lives of lost communities and the animals with whom they shared the landscape. Twyfelfontein is translated to 'doubtful spring' in Afrikaans, referring to the /Ui-//aes spring that that lies within the valley along the slopes of the sandstone plateau. |
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| Walvis Bay - Marine Dune Day (Combo)
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Departure from the Walvis Bay Yacht Club for a cruise to meet dolphins and seals (whales present from June to November). On board, you will taste oysters, snacks and local champagne. Then you will drive in a 4x4 vehicle to Sandwich Harbour, a wonderful site where the dunes and the lagoon offer a fabulous show. Lunch and drinks included. |
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| Walvis Bay - Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Full Day (Sandwich Harbour)
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Accelerate through the dunes on a full day Sandwich Harbour 4x4 excursion. This exciting adventure will take you to the Walvis Bay Lagoon, the Saltpans, the Kuiseb River Delta, the Sandwich Harbour area and - if weather and tides allow for it - the Sandwich Harbour Lagoon. There will be plenty of time to stop and take photographs and to enjoy the beautiful and unique scenery of one of the most picturesque areas in Namibia. You will break along the way to enjoy lunch and sparkling wine in the dunes or on the beach, before hitting the dunes, some that reach 65 metres in height, for a thrilling ride. With a bit of luck you might be able to spot a wide variety of birds and other wildlife such as springbok, jackal and small desert animals |
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| Walvis Bay - Sandwich Harbour 4x4 Half Day (Sandwich Harbour)
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Cool off with a 4x4 half-day visit to Sandwich Harbour. South of Walvis Bay and within the Namib Park you will find this amazing sea sanctuary and protected natural site. Once used as a port by whalers, Sandwich Harbour consists of a fresh water lagoon that laps the huge dunes of the Namib Desert. Access to the harbour from the sea is no longer possible and approach to the site is by 4x4 vehicle only, accompanied by a professional guide. Marvel at the sand formations of the world’s oldest desert as you seek out all varieties of marine birds and unique archaeological sites showcasing ancient animal tracks and old graves. The vegetation covering the dunes around the salt pans attract animals such as springbok, ostrich and jackal as well as a fascinating selection of desert adapted plants, insects and reptiles. |
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| Windhoek - Independant Memorial Museum
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| Th 26/12 | |
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| Take a walk through Namibia’s cultural history at the Independent Memorial Museum at Tsumeb. Namibia is a country of much cultural diversity as it first existed as a German colony and later as part of South Africa before gaining its independence in 1990. Its dry lands have long been inhabited by a variety of indigenous tribes and the country’s economy is supported mainly through agriculture and mining. Tsumeb is notable for the huge mineralised pipe that led to the town’s foundation, famous for its mineral richness and many millions of tonnes of spectacular grade ore that was mined from it. The museum contains extensive displays of the history of the Tsumeb mine, Namibian stamps and artillery from German troops that were retrieved from Lake Oshikoto. It also houses an intriguing ethnographic room displaying unique photographs and artefacts from the various ethnic groups that traditionally occupied Namibia. |
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