| Focus on Namibia |
| 21 April – 5 May 2009 |
This expedition encompasses Namibia as a whole: a land of stunning landscapes, endless skies, barren deserts, rugged mountains and spectacular wildlife. Explore the dunes of Sossusvlei and the awesome space of the Namib Desert. Encounter the amazing marine life just off Swakopmund, absorb the volcanic rock-strewn landscape of Damaraland and enjoy the game-filled savannahs of Etosha. All these encounters are enhanced by a superlative range of camps and lodges. This cross-section includes a variety of activities such as scenic flight over the largest sand dunes on the planet, a dolphin cruise with private beach lunch, and hiking and cycling in Damaraland. |
Maximum Participants: 8 in 12 seater vehicle |
| Photographer Leader: TBA |
| Our Itinerary |
| Tuesday, 21 April 2009 |
| Johannesburg |
| We arrive today in Johannesburg where we overnight and recover from our long journey to Africa. |
| Lodging TBA |
| Wednesday - Thursday, 22 - 23 April 2009 |
| Johannesburg - Windhoek - Waterburg |
| We depart this morning on our flight to Windhoek, Namibia. We are met by our guide and drive north to the Waterburg area. In addition to game drives during the day, we enjoy night drives and walks are on the private reserve. Wild leopards are fed every night, giving us a chance to photograph these magnificent predators from the safety of a hide. We also track cheetah on foot in the rehabilitation area. Orphaned cheetah viewing is included in the daily activities. |
| Okonjima Lodge (BLD) |
| Friday - Sunday, 24 - 26 April 2009 |
| Waterburg - Etosha National Bank |
| We continue our safari with a drive to Etosha National Park. We will spend three days photographing in the park staying one day on the eastern side of the park and two days on the western side of the park. Much of our time will be spent at the water holes that are numerous in the park and attract a veriety of wildlife. |
| Namutoni Rest Camp and Anderssons Camp (BLD) |
| Monday, 27 April 2009 |
| Ethosha - Damaraland |
| This morning we drive to Damaraland. Our private concession supports a healthy population of desert adapted black rhino and elephants. There are also large populations of Hartman's mountain zebra, giraffe, oryx, springbok and kudu. The predator population is the largest outside of the Etosha National Park with over 100 lions, cheetah, leopard, brown and spotted hyena. Bird life is prolific and diverse with most of Namibia's endemics present. Activities on offer are rhino tracking on foot or by vehicle; night drives and full day outing (with a picnic lunch) on the concession. |
| Palmwag Camp (BLD) |
| Tuesday - Thursday, 28 - 30 April 2009 |
| Damaraland |
| Heading southwards, we move to the next popular drinking point for Kaokoland's diverse animal life, the Hunkab Spring. Fresh drinking water in the desert forms the basis for seasonal animal movements and a surprisingly diverse range of animal life can be seen here. Animals from Hartmann's mountain zebra to elephant and the endemic Ruppell's Korhaan come to slake their thirst. |
| Hoanib Camp (BLD) |
| Friday, 1 May 2009 |
| Damaraland |
| This all-day excursion with lunch en route ends with our arrival at Damaraland Camp. Damaraland is a land of stark desert beauty. Early morning mists, generated by the clash between the icy Atlantic Ocean and the warm desert air of the Skeleton Coast, drift inland along the canyons, providing sustenance to the flora and fauna of the region. Rare succulent plants abound in this harsh countryside. Our activities include explorations on foot, by mountain bike or 4x4 vehicles, viewing springbok, gemsbok and ostrich, and tracking the unique desert-adapted elephant. |
| Damaraland Camp (BLD) |
| Saturday, 2 May 2009 |
| Damaraland - Swakopmond |
| We drive towards the coast this morning. We visit Cape Cross to photograph over 100,000 Cape fur seals before arriving in the coast town of Swakopmond where we spend the night. |
| The Stiltz (BLD) |
| Sunday - Monday, 3 -4 May 2009 |
| Swakopmond - Walvis Bay - Sossusvlei |
| On our second day we explore the ice-blue Atlantic coast, from the port towns of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund to its incredible marine mammals. A boat cruise at Walvis Bay and down the coast to Sandwich Harbour (weather permitting) provides a unique chance to see the diverse pelagic (ocean-going) birdlife, Cape fur seals and rare Heaviside's dolphins up close. This afternoon we take a scenic flight to Sossusvlei where we spend two days photographing. |
| Kulala Wilderness Camp (BLD) |
| Tuesday, 5 May 2009 |
| Sossusvlei - Windhoek - Johannesburg |
| We return to Windhoek today where we connect with our flight to Johannesburg. Our flight home departs this evening. |
Photographic Expedition Price |
| (Per Person, Double Occupancy) |
Retail Price: $6,995 per person Photographer’s Price: $4,995 per person Non-Photographer Sharing with a Photographer Price: $5,595 Single Room Supplement: $1,000 Charter Flights: $480 per person Deposit to Secure Participation: $1,000 per person Early Booking Bonus: Deduct $500 per person if Deposit is Receive by 30 December 2008 |
Safari Price Includes: |
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| Not included: |
| Not included are international airfare, airfare to Windhoek, personal expenses such as personal insurance; excess baggage fees; phone calls; gratuities to guides and camp staff; airport departure taxes; passport and visa fees, and beverages. |
| Carbon Offsets: |
| Focus on Planet Earth understands that air travel contributes to increased green house gases and global warming. Therefore, we encourage our expedition participants to assist us in making each Focus on Planet Earth expedition carbon neutral. You can offset your air transportation carbon impact by purchasing carbon off-sets. To offset the emissions from your flights go to Carbon Off-Set Calculator. Use WDH (Windhoek) as your destination. |
| International Air Transportation: |
| You are responsible for booking your own international air transportation. To assist you, we have provided you with the airport codes and the dates you need to arrive or depart. Please note that if you fly on South African Airways the add-on fare to Windhoek is very inexpensive. |
| Arrival Airport Code: JNB on 21 April 2009 |
| Arrival Airport Code: WDH on 22 April 2009 |
| Departure Airport Code: WDH on 5 May 2009 |
| Departure Airport Code: JNB on 5 May 2009 |
For the lowest airfares, we recommend you visit: www.davidanderson.worldventures.com |
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