NAMIBIA BIKING ITINERARY
Trip Length: 11 days/10 nights
Start/Finish: Windhoek/Windhoek
Namibia is an ancient land. People have lived here for
untold millennia, side by side with some of the most stunning
wildlife in the world. But it is also a very young country;
after a century of colonization by Germany and decades of
domination by South Africa, Namibia only gained its independence
in the 1990s. Yet despite the post-colonial challenges, the
eclectic mix of people here are committed to their country’s
success.
On our trip we will explore every corner of this diverse land,
from the African bush of Etosha National Park to the deserts of
Damaraland and the windswept Skeleton Coast. When not cycling
we’ll meet the indigenous Himba people of Kaokoland and German
settlers in Swakopmund. And on our bikes we’ll follow virtually
empty, well-maintained roads to some of the most remote and
stunning places in the world. Just keep an eye open for giraffe
crossings… Trip
Highlights:
- Bike through tiny farmlands and among the acacia trees
in the bush, and over the vibrantly coloured hills of the
northern desert
- Spot lions, cheetahs and leopards at our private game
reserve, and dolphins and seals during our cruise in Walvis
Bay
- Wake up before dawn to watch the sun rise over the
towering, burnt-red sand dunes of Sossusvlei
- Ride along the quiet roads of Twyfelfontein en route to
6,000-year-old Stone Age engravings – added to the UNESCO
World Heritage List in 2007
- Talk with a local expert about Namibia’s unique desert
lions and elephants
- Relax every evening with a sundowner before dinner under
the star-filled African sky
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Accommodations:
Hotel Heinitzburg, Windhoek
Relais & Châteaux
This impressive structure was commissioned in 1914 by Count
von Schwerin for his fiancée, Margarethe von Heinitz. In 1996
the castle was turned into a hotel. Situated on “Luxury Hill,”
the Heinitzburg has a great view of the city.
Onguma Plains Camp, Etosha National Park
Inspired by the exquisite nature that surrounds it, Onguma
blends beautifully into the landscape and offers that elusive
combination of elegance and unobtrusiveness. Built on the edge
of Fisher’s Pan, the camp is comprised of twelve spacious rooms
in a U shape that allows for direct views of the waterhole (lit
at night) from each and every bed. The luxurious individual
accommodations include ourdoor showers and an expansive deck
area; in the local Heroro language, Onguma means “the place you
don’t want to leave.”
Doro !Nawas Lodge, Damaraland
Located in a dry river valley, Doro !Nawas is a new lodge built
and operated by Wilderness Safaris in conjunction with the local
Doro !Nawas community. This unique lodge has 16 individual tents
featuring private facilities, verandas and indoor and outdoor
showers. At night you can roll your bed onto the veranda and
sleep under the stars.
Okahirongo Elephant Lodge, Kaokoland
The Okahirongo Elephant Lodge allows us to immerse ourselves in
absolute silence and complete privacy in a unique and
extraordinary landscape. The lodge consists of seven stone
cottages with large en-suite bathrooms complete with indoor and
open air showers. Each room has a spacious private gazebo with a
sun bed for relaxing and soaking up the environment.
Hansa Hotel, Swakopmund
Dating from 1905, the Hansa Hotel is probably not what you would
expect to find in little Swakopmund. And its history is just an
unusual: the “hotel” was born after a town hairdresser moved his
business into the two-storey building and, with more rooms than
he could use, decided to rent some to travellers. These days, it
prides itself on being the oldest hotel in the country.
Little Kulala, Sossusvlei
Eight thatched & canvas chalets or “Kulalas” (Kulala in the
Oshiwambo language means “to sleep”) are set on elevated wooden
platforms to provide maximum airflow. Each unit has its own
private bathroom and wrap-around veranda with a small plunge
pool. An option for outdoor enthusiasts: an internal staircase
leads to the flat rooftop of each unit, providing the ideal
setting to spend the evening stargazing in private. The camp
also offers bedrolls for the rooftop, should you wish to sleep
under the stars. The main area has a lounge, dining room, bar
and curio shop, all under thatch. There is also an outdoor
swimming pool with an amazing view of the dunes.
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DATES & RATES |
2008 Departure Dates:
Sep 15 - 25, 2008
Oct 17 - 27, 2008
Trip Length: 11 days/ 10 Nights
Price per Person from: $11,995
Single Supplement: $1,500
2009 Departure Dates:
Apr 01 - 11, 2009
Apr 13 - 23, 2009
Sep 15 - 25, 2009
Oct 08 - 18, 2009
Trip Length: 11 days/ 10 Nights
Price per Person from: $11,995
Single Supplement: $2,500
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