Journeys: Entdecke Namibia & die Victoria Falls
- Trip code: 457X002
- Dauer: 12
- Stil: National Geographic Journeys
From the surreal red and orange landscapes of Namib-Naukluft National Park to the astounding array of wildlife found at Etosha, Namibia will bring out your inner explorer. Learn about the survival strategies of ancient San people on a 4x4 tour through the desert, sample a variety of traditional foods, and cap off your adventure in Zimbabwe at the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, one of the largest falls on Earth.
Übersicht
Meal Budget
Plane USD205-270 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein
Meals Included
11 Frühstück, 3 Mittagessen, 8 Abendessen
Start / Finish
Windhoek nach Victoria Falls
Accommodation
Hotel/Lodge (11 Nächte)
Transport
Klimatisierter Touring-Wagen, Allradwagen, offener Safariwagen, Flugzeug, Minibus, zu Fuß
What's Included
Dein Journeys-Highlight-Moment: Rundgang durch die Mondesa Township, Swakopmund
Dein Journeys-Highlight-Moment: Gepardenschutz, Otjiwarongo
Dein Journeys-Highlight-Moment: Abendessen mit einer Familie in Simbabwe, Victoria Falls
Dein Discover-Moment: Swakopmund. Ankunftstransfer. Sossusvlei-Wüstenausflug. Wüstenausflug mit einem Einheimischen. Zwei Safarifahrten im offenen Wagen. Tour der Victoria Falls. Alle Transfers zwischen den Reisezielen sowie zu inbegriffenen Aktivitäten und zurück
Packing Note
Seasons in Southern Africa are quite extreme. Winters (May to October) can be really cold and summers will be really hot. It is important to pack clothes for warm days and cool evenings, as well as a warm jacket for early morning wildlife safari drives
Checklist
Cold Weather:
• Long-sleeved shirts or sweater
• Scarf
• Warm gloves
• Warm hat
• Warm layers
• Warm waterproof jacket
Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)
Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
Health & Safety:
• Hand sanitizer (required)
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)
Smart Dress:
• Smart outfit (For evenings out)
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Bitte beachte: Seasons in Southern Africa are quite extreme. Winters (May to October) can be really cold and summers will be really hot. It is important to pack clothes for warm days and cool evenings, as well as a warm jacket for early morning wildlife safari drives
Optional Activities
Sossusvlei Lodge
- Sossusvlei Sundowner & Nature Drive (455NAD pro Person)
Swakopmund
- Quadausflug (480NAD pro Person)
- Sandboarding in der Wüste Namib (700NAD pro Person)
- Seekajakfahren (800NAD pro Person)
Victoria Falls
- River Song Sunset Cruise (82USD pro Person)
- Ganztagesausflug im Chobe-Nationalpark
- Victoria Falls Historic Bridge Tour (55USD pro Person)
Group Leader
Englischsprachiger CEO (Chief Experience Officer), lokaler CEO in Victoria Falls, lokale Guides/Ranger
Introduction
From the surreal red and orange landscapes of Namib-Naukluft National Park to the astounding array of wildlife found at Etosha, Namibia will bring out your inner explorer. Learn about the survival strategies of ancient San people on a 4x4 tour through the desert, sample a variety of traditional foods, and cap off your adventure in Zimbabwe at the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, one of the largest falls on Earth
Group Size Notes
Max. 14, im Schnitt 11
Highlights
Unternimm einen Ausflug im Namib-Naukluft-Nationalpark, mache Sandboarding in Swakopmund, erlebe die prachtvollen Victoria Falls bei einer geführten Tour
Internationale Flüge
Check-in-Zeiten und Freigepäck/Einschränkungen können je nach Fluggesellschaft variieren und sich jederzeit ändern. Für die aktuellsten Informationen zu deinem Flug wende dich bitte an deine Fluggesellschaft. Wir empfehlen Online-Check-in, um mögliche Verzögerungen am Flughafen zu vermeiden
Minimum Age
Um ohne Begleitperson mit G Adventures zu reisen, musst du mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Das Mindestalter für Kinder in Begleitung eines Erziehungsberechtigten (über 21) beträgt 12 Jahre
Itinerary
Day 1 Windhoek
Ankunft zu jeder Zeit möglich und Transfer zum Hotel
Day 2 Windhoek/Sesriem
Genieße die dramatische namibische Natur auf der Fahrt in die Wüstenstadt Sesriem, das Tor zum Namib-Naukluft-Nationalpark. Mach es dir in unserer Wüsten-Lodge bequem, entspanne am Pool oder genieße bei einem kühlen Getränk den atemberaubenden Sonnenuntergang über der Wüste
Day 3 Sesriem
Brich auf zu einem malerischen Ausflug in den Park und erkunde die Namib-Wüste. Besuche Sossusvlei und Deadvlei, eine Tonpfanne, die von salzreichem Sand bedeckt und von orangen und roten Dünen umgeben ist und als eine der schönsten Wüstenlandschaften Afrikas gilt. Besuche am Nachmittag Sesriem-Canyon, eine durch den Tsauchab geformte natürliche Felsformation
Day 4 Sesriem/Swakopmund
Continue by road through changing desert landscapes towards the coastal city of Swakopmund. Look out for roaming zebra, kudu, springbok, and oryx on the way and stop at a local bakery renowned for its delicious homemade apple pies. Enjoy one of these tasty, fresh baked treats before the group gathers with our local guide for the bushman walk through the desert. Along the walk, learn about the survival strategies of bushmen who lived in this inhospitable area thousands of years ago and search for the smaller wildlife that has managed to survive here, such as snakes, geckos, spiders, and an array of insects. Continue on to Swakopmund later in the day for free time, or join an orientation walk. Dinner will be at your leisure with options in town and at the hotel
Day 5 Swakopmund
Rise early for breakfast at the hotel. Our local guide will meet the group there before beginning our excursion to Sandwich Harbour and the Skeleton Coast. Travel on scenic roads to Walvis Bay while our guide provides background information on the Namib Desert landscape and wildlife. After stopping at a few different viewpoints the group will enter Namib Naukluft Park, and depending on the tide, drive along the beach to Sandwich Harbour. Enjoy a deeper immersion into this ever shifting environment on an exhilarating 4x4 ride through the towering dunes. Stop for lunch along the route at a private location in the park to fully appreciate the desert meeting the ocean.
This afternoon, take a tour of Mondesa township with a local guide, learning about its people and history. Visit the local market for an introduction to traditional foods such as wild spinach, mopane worms, and dried sardines or kapenta. Stop by an arts and crafts shop; chat with the locals; and round off the day with dinner and a performance at a cozy family-run establishment
Day 6 Swakopmund
Enjoy a free morning in Swakopmund, getting a taste of the town’s unique Afro-German culture; or opt to try different activities like, sandboarding in the Namib desert, sea kayaking, or a fat tire bike tour of Old City Swakopmund. In the evening, come together as a group for an included dinner at the hotel
Day 7 Swakopmund/Etosha National Park Area
Depart from Swakopmund right after breakfast and travel towards Etosha National Park, arguably Namibia’s most spectacular wildlife sanctuary. Stop in Outjo for a refreshing break in this charming town before continuing your journey to Etosha National Park. Opt to enjoy lunch at one of the local cafes or restaurants, savor a taste of Namibian hospitality, and stretch those legs. Continue onwards to our lodge, located outside of the park and spend the evening at leisure, or on an optional wildlife drive in the surrounding area
Day 8 Etosha Nationalpark
Spend a full day on safari in Etosha National Park, where open grasslands converge on a massive salt pan. Etosha harbours some of the largest populations of lions, elephants, and other endangered species, so keep your camera on the ready as you explore in your open vehicle. Enjoy lunch at one of the park’s rest areas, where you can also take a swim; and sit back and watch all manner of creatures—including hundreds of species of birds—flock to the nearby watering hole
Day 9 Etosha Nationalpark/Windhoek
Besuche nach dem Frühstück den Cheetah Conservation Fund, eine wissenschaftliche Einrichtung, die von Dr. Laurie Marker gegründet wurde, einer von National Geographic unterstützten Naturforscherin. Bei einer Besichtigung der Anlage erfährst du mehr über die wichtige Forschungs-, Naturschutz- und Sozialarbeit, die hier von einer der weltweit führenden Organisationen zum Schutz frei lebender Geparden geleistet wird. Ein Forscher stellt dir verschiedene Projekte vor, bevor du bei einer Geparden-Fahrt diese prachtvollen Tiere aus der Nähe bewundern kannst. Genieße danach das Mittagessen auf einer Veranda mit Ausblick auf den wunderschönen Waterberg. Anschließend geht es weiter nach Windhoek für den letzten Abend der Reise
Day 10 Windhoek/Victoria Falls
Flug nach Simbabwe. Danach lernst du beim Besuch eines Marktes und beim Abendessen bei einer Gastfamilie das Leben in Afrika hautnah kennen. Lerne die Familie und ihre Geschichte kennen, während wir bei der Zubereitung eines traditionellen simbabwischen Essens mithelfen
Day 11 Victoria Falls
Set out for a tour of magnificent Victoria Falls. Scottish explorer David Livingstone named them after Britain’s Queen Victoria, while their older, indigenous name is Mosi-oa-Tunya—“the smoke that thunders.” Opt to take a day trip to wildlife-rich Chobe National Park or enjoy a sunset river cruise
Day 12 Victoria Falls
Abreise zu jeder Zeit möglich
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Windhoek
Day 2 Windhoek/Sesriem
Rund um Sesriem und Sossusvlei wartet Wüstenlandschaft, die einem Postkartenmotiv gleicht, auf dich – riesige Wüstenlandschaften in Rot- und Orangetönen, kahle Kameldornbäume und hohe Dünen mit dramatisch geschwungenen Rücken. Halte außerdem Ausschau nach einer überraschend großen Vielzahl an Wildtieren, die diese Gegend ihre Heimat nennen, wie beispielsweise Oryxantilopen, Springböcke, Schakale, Echte Erdhörnchen und Hyänen.
Day 3 Sesriem
Day 4 Sesriem/Swakopmund
Day 5 Swakopmund
Day 6 Swakopmund
Explore the town's unique mix of German and African culture and opt to visit curio shops, the museum and restaurants. Optional activities include sandboarding.
Day 7 Swakopmund/Etosha National Park Area
Day 8 Etosha Nationalpark
After the vast desert, Etosha National Park, offers a contrast of wide open grasslands, a massive salt pan that covers 4731km² and tall camel thorn trees intermixed with Mopani trees. With a combination of natural waterholes, and diverse vegetation, wildlife flock to the park. Some of the largest elephants in Africa can be found in areas of thicker vegetation, as well as leopards. Lions, giraffe, ostrich and many antelope species can be found in the grasslands, while birders will love the salt pans which attract flamingos in the rainy season. More than 340 bird species have been counted in Etosha National Park including the European bee-eater, the kori bustard and numerous migratory birds.
Day 9 Etosha Nationalpark/Windhoek
Day 10 Windhoek/Victoria Falls
Der Sprühnebel der Victoriafälle kann eine Höhe von mehr als 400 m erreichen. Lokale Stämme bezeichneten die Wasserfälle einst als „Mosi-o-Tunya“ bzw. „donnernder Qualm“. Forscher und Missionar David Livingstone benannte die Wasserfälle nach Queen Victoria um, als er sie im Jahr 1855 zum ersten Mal sah.
Day 11 Victoria Falls
If you have an activity planned for this morning, we will reschedule your Falls tour for this afternoon, or tomorrow morning
Day 12 Victoria Falls
