Caracal self-drive
This very popular
16-night fly-drive trip combines the best of northern and southern Namibia: including the stunning sights of the
Namib Desert and
5 nights game viewing in
Etosha National Park; in between you drive through much of the most beautiful scenery that Namibia has to offer, resulting in a really great and varied trip.
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Starting from London Gatwick, your scheduled Air Namibia overnight flight will take you directly (and non-stop) to Windhoek, where you land early in the morning. |
Pick up your hire car on arrival, and head off on the easy 45-minute drive on a lovely tarred road to Namibia's capital, Windhoek. Spend the day meandering around this clean and relaxed African city; maybe shop for some curios or sit in one of the pavement cafés. Then relax for your first night in the… |
| Hilltop House (bed & breakfast) |
Leave after an early breakfast and drive for about four hours to the beautiful Naukluft Mountains. Based here, you can explore the various hiking and bird watching opportunities in the lush ravines and valleys. Set in its own canyon with natural springs and great walking on its doorstep, you stay at the delightful… |
| Zebra River Lodge (full board) |
Spend the next 2 nights venturing into the different areas of the Namib-Naukluft Park. Drive out to catch the sun rise across the desert, hike the world's highest dune, and explore the depths of Sesriem Canyon; then head back to sleep under the stars at the excellent… |
| Kulala Desert Lodge (half board) |
From Kulala, drive up through the picturesque Namib Desert until you reach the sea-side town of Swakopmund. Spend a few days here indulging in some of the activities on offer such as kayaking or even skydiving. The shops, restaurants and historic buildings are also great to amble around and are close to… |
| Sam's Giardino (bed & breakfast) |
Stop for 2 nights in the rolling mountains of Damaraland where the surrounding area is best explored in your own car. Find the Brandberg and its famous White Lady rock painting, and the paintings and engravings hidden on Twyfelfontein's hillside; both are easily accessible from… |
| Doro Nawas (half board) |
Drive into the heart of Etosha National Park: one of Africa's best game reserves. It's a great place for taking fabulous pictures of game, and you're free to spend the day exploring, or to simply sit quietly in your car, by one of the waterholes, just watching. In the evening retire to... |
| Okaukuejo Restcamp (bed & breakfast) |
Enjoy exploring the enormous Etosha National Park taking in the views across the silvery sand of the pan, and its many different areas. Be patient to try and spot some of Africa's big game that frequents this area. During the heat of the day and in the evening, relax at the picturesque rest camp… |
| Halali Restcamp (bed & breakfast) |
On your way back to Windhoek stop for a night in the Central Highlands. Here many of Namibia's guest farms and ranches are found. These offer individual activities which can give you real insights into Namibian life, through the eyes of those who live there. For example, stay at the friendly… |
| Erongo Wilderness Lodge (full board & activities) |
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From Erongo Wilderness Lodge, drive back to Windhoek Airport, perhaps stopping at the huge Okahandja market for any last minute curios. Arriving at the airport in good time to drop off your rental car, you then connect to your scheduled overnight flight back to the UK with Air Namibia. |
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Your flight lands in London Gatwick early in the morning, giving you a full day to travel on to your home or make connections with other flights. There is only a minimal time difference between Namibia and the UK, so rarely any real jet lag – at the end of a wonderful experience. |
| From |
To |
Cost |
| 1-Jan-2008 |
13-Mar-2008 |
£1,637 |
| 14-Mar-2008 |
31-Mar-2008 |
£1,973 |
| 1-Apr-2008 |
15-Jun-2008 |
£1,653 |
| 16-Jun-2008 |
30-Jun-2008 |
£1,728 |
| 1-Jul-2008 |
15-Jul-2008 |
£2,043 |
| 16-Jul-2008 |
13-Aug-2008 |
£2,147 |
| 14-Aug-2008 |
31-Oct-2008 |
£2,020 |
| 1-Nov-2008 |
30-Nov-2008 |
£2,050 |
| 1-Dec-2008 |
11-Dec-2008 |
£1,996 |
Notes:
• Upgrades to larger hire cars or 4x4s are easy to arrange; ask us for details.
• The prices shown are per person sharing; call us for single person supplements.
• Note that this itinerary follows a very similar route to the Hyena Itinerary, although the Hyena is rather more costly due to the accommodations used, and the meals and activities included. |
This itinerary includes:• Economy flights to and from London, plus UK and Namibian airport departure taxes.
• Economy flights, as above, to and from London, plus UK and Namibian airport departure taxes.
• All your meals and activities as specified.
• A
Group B car hire for the duration of your trip, to be picked up and dropped off at Windhoek Airport. This includes unlimited mileage.
• Our unique
full 100% LDW insurance. Please note that this is only valid for drivers who are aged over 25 and under 75 years and who are resident in the EEC. (Alternative insurance arrangements are possible for others, although this alters the price of the itinerary slightly.)
• A comprehensive pack of maps and information covering the places that you'll be visiting.
• See the individual lodges for precise inclusions & exclusions.
• A complementary copy of the
Bradt Travel Guide to Namibia.
This itinerary excludes:• Petrol for your hired car.
• Park fees to enter any national park (unless on an organised prepaid trip arranged by a lodge).
• Tips and gratuities (which are optional).
• Any meals or activities not specified.
• See the individual lodges for precise inclusions & exclusions.
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