Namibia expedition itinerary
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Sample itinerary for the Namibia expedition |
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North
Acclimatisation trekking can be enjoyed either within the Nauklauft National Park, where a series of day treks will provide you with wonderful views, or inside the tranquil Nambigrens private reserve. Alternatively, teams may decide to spend a few days completing day treks in ancient Damaraland, which encompasses some of Namibia’s most dramatic landscapes. It is also possible to spend an entire day trekking to 3 major attractions. An early start to watch the sun rise from Dune 45, before heading further in to the desert to trek to Sossusvlei, returning to Sesriem for a short hike into the local canyon to watch the sunset.
For your main trekking phase, the Waterberg Plateau offers a 4 day guided trail around its enormous escarpment and we are currently looking into the possibility of a new main trek either in the Nauklauft National Park or in the spectacular Ugab River Valley (far North).
South
Acclimatisation options in the South are as above. The main trekking phase will be a dramatic and very challenging 90km, 5 day self-guided trek in the Fish River Canyon. Following the dried river bed along the base, you will be dwarfed by the immense size of the canyon walls on either side. You must be self-sufficient with water and food, and camps will be set by the teams usually opting to sleep under the stars.
Project work in Namibia
Teams normally spend 8-10 days at a rural school where they work on a variety of projects including designing vegetable gardens, repainting school buildings and creating recreational grounds/playgrounds, as well as helping with teaching and getting involved in after school sports or clubs. Conservation or environmental work is also possible within Namibia’s National Parks and game reserves. These extended projects offer a unique opportunity to really become part of a Namibian community; there are often tears at the end of the team’s stay!
Rest and relaxation
The coastal town of Swakopmund is an ideal destination for Rest and Relaxation, where many teams head into the surrounding desert to enjoy an afternoon of sand-dune boarding! In the North, the salt-pans of Etosha offer teams a chance to view many of Africa’s most famous species. In addition teams can visit the historic town of Luderitz in the South and take a boat trip to see the local seals, penguins and dolphins.
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