The Skeleton Coast Safari (Namibia)
Trip Code: Z512
A 3 night/4 day safari from US$POA per person sharing...
A 4 day/3 night safari meeting at Eros Airport, Windhoek on the first day and ending at sunset Eros Airport, Windhoek on the last day
Itinerary:
Day 1: 10h00 departure to the Skeleton Coast via Conception Bay, the Kuiseb canyon (adjoining red dunes are a spectacular view from the air). The flight includes (weather permitting) an aerial view of the famous Eduard Bohlen shipwreck at Conception Bay.
Refuelling at Swakopmund, continue with a low-level flight north along the Skeleton Coast past the seal colony at Cape Cross for a light picnic lunch near the beach. After lunch cross the desert by aircraft to the Ugab formations, a nearly lifeless ‘moon landscape' of numerous black ridges in stark contrast to the white desert floor.
Proceed to Kuidas camp in the Huab Valley for the night. Amongst the rocks within walking distance of the camp are ancient rock engravings.
Day 2: After breakfast depart by Landrover to explore the colourful red lava and yellow sandstone of the Huab River formations and to be introduced to the ecological aspects of this environment with its wide diversity of flora and fauna. This includes the Welwitschia mirabilis, a tree that has been dwarfed by the rigours of the desert climate.
Lunch at Kuidas camp before flying along the coast to Terrace Bay in the Skeleton Coast Park. The most prominent shipwrecks along this part of the coast are the Montrose and Henrietta, still relatively intact. At the coast access the roaring dunes by Landrover, which always proves to be a stimulating experience.
Also visit the beach with its profusion of multi-coloured pebbles consisting of agate, lava, granite and others. Interesting to see are old bleached whale bones scattered along the beach above the high tide mark. Returning to the aircraft and continue north to Purros camp in the Hoarusib Valley in Kaokoland, for the night.
Day 3: After breakfast a scenic drive along the Hoarusib Valley to visit a settlement of the nomadic Himba people. If lucky its possible to come across the desert-dwelling elephant which frequent this valley. Continue north along the Skeleton Coast by aircraft to the Kunene River on the Angolan border. The Kaiu Maru shipwreck and pieces from old sailing vessels lie scattered along this part of the coast. From the airfield take a scenic drive by Landrover to a favourite lunch site.
After lunch continue through the mountains and dunes of the Hartmann Valley which extends to the Kunene River, reaching Kunene River camp in the late afternoon, spend the last night.
Day 4: An early morning boat trip on the Kunene River as it flows through scenic desert landscape, observing bird life and possibly some crocodiles. Birds vary from aquatic species on the perennial waters, to endemic desert varieties and those that inhabit dense riverine vegetation. After lunch at the camp, fly back to Eros Airport, Windhoek, arriving in the late afternoon.
Cost:
| US$ POA per person sharing all inclusive from and to Windhoek |
A minimum of three persons required for departure
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Best time of year:
Year round - early-morning fog is nearly always present on the coast, departures from Windhoek are arranged so that the aircraft arrives at the coast an hour before midday.
Although several game species occur in these regions, it must be borne in mind that the prime purpose of these safaris is not to view game, but to experience the freedom, beauty and strange solitude of the area; seeing game should be considered a bonus.
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Best Access:
- Daily flights from Europe to Windhoek, Namibia
- Daily flights from Johannesburg airport to Windhoek
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