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Namibia is in southwest Africa bordered by Angola to the North, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south. To the west it has a coastline that stretches some 1280km along the Atlantic and is some of the most desolate, isolated and yet stunning coastline in the world.
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Once governed by Germany and then South Africa, The Republic of Namibia gained its independence in 1990 although Germanic infl uence can still be found in the country’s well maintained towns and roads. It is a peaceful and more prosperous country than many of its neighbours due to its productive mining, farming, fi shing and tourism industries. In November 2004 President Hifi kepunye Pohamba won a landslide victory in the elections and was inaugurated in March 2005.
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Essentially a desert country, Namibia offers some hugely contrasting environments. The Namib Desert with its vast shifting sand dunes runs the entire length of the country from north to south and reaches as far as 130km inland in some places.
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There is thorn bush savannah, rugged mountains and in the south one of the largest canyons in the world, the awesome Fish River Canyon. In the north of the country there is woodland savannah and lush vegetation and the fantastic Etosha National Park, the third largest park in Africa and home to an abundance of wildlife from Zebra and Giraffe to Lion, Elephant and Rhino.
With a rich culture, diverse and stunning landscapes, abundant wildlife and adventure, Namibia really is an undiscovered gem.
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Example Itinerary*
- Etosha National Park
Etosha was the first National Park to be established in Namibia in 1907. With a size of 22,000 sq km, the park remains today one of the best National parks in Africa. At its centre sits Etosha pan, a white shimmering salt pan that is visible from space. The park is full of life, including Zebra, Giraffe, Elephant and Lion. Evenings can be spent sitting around special fl oodlit waterholes which allow us the chance of spotting some of the more rare animals like the Rhino
- Community Project
Working with a local community you’ll be amazed at what you can learn from each other. All our projects are planned to be sustainable and past projects have included construction of a school classroom, painting classrooms with teaching aids such as the alphabet, and teaching English. Playing football is also obligatory!
- Sesriem and the Namib Desert
Sesriem is the entrance to the Namib Desert. A short walk from camp will see you on Elim Dune for the magnifi cent sunset. Elim Dune is the fi rst of a series of dunes on the 60km road to Sossusvlei. From Sossusvlei there is the opportunity to see Dead Vlei, a dry lake bed full of haunting black tree stumps. From there we visit Dune 45, the most famous and photographed dune before returning to camp and relaxing at the pool
- Camel Trail
An overnight camel trek from Sesriem sometimes walking along side and other times riding these ships of the desert. This is a real chance to experience the vastness of the Namib Desert and to spend the night under the southern hemisphere and its stars
- Waterberg Plateau
Namibia’s only mountain game park, with its striking red sandstone cliffs, is home to many rare and endangered species. With our Bush San Man tracker we can learn about the Bush San people’s traditional way of life and collect bush foods before climbing the plateau for wonderful views across the Kalahari and a superb sunset
- Africat Foundation
This is one of the most recognized conservation programmes in Namibia and has
been set up to help protect the countries Cheetah population. It promotes awareness and tolerance of large carnivores amongst the farming community, educates youth in environmental awareness and provides housing, treatment and care for injured or orphaned animals. There is also the chance to get up close and personal with some of the amazing animals. Don’t forget your camera!
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Cost:
Expedition costs vary depending on numbers departing and on final itinerary contents.
Please call us for more information. Prices will be based on the following:
Included:
Return international flights from UK, in-country costs: accommodation, transport, food and
local guides, Exploration Co leader(s), travel insurance for each expedition member, UK training programme: 1 day team building at the school and a two day residential, and a presentation to the students and parents
Excluded:
Visas & vaccinations (where applicable), personal equipment, transport in the UK, optional activities, tips and gratuities (for example for mountain guides and porters), project funds
(if applicable) and spending money.
*We reserve the right to change, alter or amend the itinerary in the best interests of our clients.
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Capital
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Windhoek |
| Population |
4.04 million (2006) |
| Area |
824,292 sq km |
| Flight Times |
London to Windhoek direct 10 hours 15 minutes |
| Time Difference |
GMT +1 |
| Currency |
Namibian dollar (NAD; N$) = 100 cents. |
| Language |
English is the offi cial language, although the fi rst language of only 7% of the population. Afi kaans is spoken by the majority of the white population. |
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The Well House
Chydyok Road