WILD ANNIVERSARY ADVENTURE: EXPLORING UNDISCOVERED NAMIBIA

DECEMBER 2012

Hosted by Wildland Africa Program Director Nick Bay

Photo by Dana Allen

Itinerary Overview

Embark on a truly exceptional Namibia adventure with Wildland Adventures’ Africa Program Director Nick Bay, exploring the iconic dunes, vast deserts and canyons, expansive plains and unique desert-adapted wildlife – including an optional trip add-on to personally “meet” and interact with the resident cheetahs of the Cheetah Conservation Fund. On this special Wild Anniversary Adventure, Nick will take you off the beaten path to meet both the human and animal residents which make Namibia such a breathtaking and incomparable African destination. You’ll want your camera for a sunrise tour of the soaring red dunes of Sossusvlei; spot dolphins, pelicans, flamingos, and Cape fur seals along the Skeleton Coast; track endangered black rhinos and desert-adapted elephants in the stark landscapes of Damaraland; and watch the daily competition between predators and prey while on game drives in Etosha National Park. An optional two-day stay at the Cheetah Conservation Fund’s field research center completes this exceptional journey of discovery. Throughout the exploration you’ll be accompanied by passionate professional safari guides with a vast knowledge of the natural world, history and native cultures of the regions in which they work. Encounters with desert-adapted wildlife and interactions with indigenous peoples of Namibia lead to in-depth understanding of animal behavior and human adaptation that leave you in awe.

DAY DAY OVERNIGHT HOTEL MEALS HIGHLIGHTS

1 WINDHOEK Olive Grove Arrive Windhoek and transfer to your guesthouse. Welcome reception at hotel.

2 SOSSUSVLEI Kulala Adventurer Camp BLD Drive from Windhoek to

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3 SOSSUSVLEI Kulala Adventurer Camp BLD

Exploration of Kulala Wilderness Reserve, climbing the world’s tallest dunes, desert photography

4 SWAKOPMUND Hansa Hotel BLD Drive to Swakopmund via Kuiseb Canyon

5 SWAKOPMUND Hansa Hotel BLD Dolphin and seal cruise on Walvis Bay, oyster tasting, tour Swakopmund

6 DAMARALAND Damaraland Adventurer Camp BLD

Sandboarding, drive up the Skeleton Coast, Save the Rhino trust visit

7-8 DAMARALAND Damaraland Adventurer Camp BLD

Track desert rhino and elephant with Save the Rhino Trust researchers

9-10 ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK Andersson’s Camp BLD Drive to Etosha, afternoon

game drive, wildlife tracking OPTIONAL CHEETAH CONSERVATION FUND EXTENSION

11 CHEETAH CONSERVATION FUND EXTENSION

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12 CHEETAH CONSERVATION FUND EXTENSION

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NAMIBIA ANNIVERSARY ADVENTURE LAND COST: $4,495* per person Cheetah Conservation Fund Extension Land Cost: $1,500* per person *Pricing is subject to final confirmation of itinerary INCLUDED SERVICES

All guided tours and excursions English-speaking naturalist guides Airport-hotel transfers, land and air transportation as specified 12 nights accommodation as indicated Meals as indicated [B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner] Drinks (excluding premium brands) except in Windhoek, Swakopmund and at Hansa Hotel Laundry except at Olive Grove, Hansa Hotel, Damaraland Camp and Skeleton Coast Camp Wildland Adventures travel consultation and pre-departure services

NOT INCLUDED SERVICES International airfare Tips and gratuities Airport departure taxes Personal expenses for extra services, optional activities, or changes in your itinerary for

reasons beyond our control Travel insurance for trip cancellation, medical services, or evacuation Any other items not mentioned above

NOTES:

All guests must cover themselves with cancellation and baggage insurance for the duration of their trip. Flashlights/ torches: Please ensure that a compact LED flashlight is brought on safari, with spare batteries. Head lamps are also useful. Wilderness Safaris does not supply flashlights. Camera battery charging facilities: Please note that a 12V cigarette lighter adaptor will be required (that is compatible with camera make) on this safari for charging batteries while on game drive or transfer drives. 110/ 240V outlets are available at the permanent camps.

Wildland Adventures, Inc. has arranged your trip utilizing the travel services of local in-country ground operators who are independent contractors. These local outfitters, lodges, hotels and other suppliers of your travel services will make every effort to conduct this trip as described in the itinerary. It is however possible that due to transportation schedule changes, weather, delays and unforeseeable acts of God, humans or nature, this itinerary may vary from what is described. Participants must assume all risks whether identified in advance or unforeseen. All optional activities are at your own risk. Extra costs due to unexpected changes in your itinerary for reasons beyond our control are not included. We highly recommend purchasing traveler’s insurance for trip delay, trip cancellation, baggage, accident or sickness. Representatives are available for assistance at any time during your trip. If preferred hotels are not available, every attempt will be made to reserve alternative accommodations of similar quality. (If upgrade is necessary, higher rates may apply.) All information and services provided are subject to our Reservation Form Terms and Conditions.

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Accommodations

OLIVE GROVE GUESTHOUSE Located close to the city center, Olive Grove is a small guesthouse with just 10 modern rooms. Enjoy the lounge in a comfortable chair next to the fireplace, and eat delectable meals from the open kitchen. Each room offers a verandah with a table and chairs, a perfect place to perch with a cup of coffee or tea and a homemade biscuit before setting out for your day. For those with a little extra time there is also an onsite spa to massage away the bumps of your journey (spa services at additional cost).

ADVENTURER CAMPS, SOUSSUVLEI & DAMARALAND Adventurer Camps provide unique safari experiences using mobile camps to give you an insightful encounter with the country or region. Spacious walk-in “maxi” dome tents provide comfort in the wilderness with canvas bedrolls, crisp cotton sheets, and duvets set out on GI stretchers. The bathrooms are en-suite with the entrance to the canvas-wrap open air bathroom (zip door) through the rear of tent. There is a tin bucket shower – with hot water available whenever guests require it. The bathroom in each tent has a flush toilet, with a separate toilet near the main area available for use during the day. The camps are erected prior to

the guests arrival in wildlife-rich areas allowing for ease and comfort while exploring remote areas of Namibia. These interactive camps feature lively campfires, inviting dining areas, and a range of exciting and diverse activities.

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HANSA HOTEL, SWAKOPMUND The Hansa Hotel is an iconic place which forms part of Swakopmund's architectural culture and is said to be one of the oldest buildings in the town. It is ideally situated in the centre of Swakopmund within easy walking distance of town and the beach. The luxury of the hotel, its excellent cuisine and friendly service are well known locally and internationally.

ANDERSSON’S CAMP, ETOSHA Set against the backdrop of the low Ondundozonanandana Mountains, Andersons Camp is surrounded by scrub-covered plains and white calcrete soils. This former farmstead has been tastefully rebuilt to modern-day standards. The old farmhouse now forms the main area with 20 tents radiating outwards into the secluded mopane woodlands typical of the region. Tents are a clever mix of calcrete stone cladding, canvas and wood, with double-door entrances and a small veranda that is an extension of the elevated wooden decks on which the tents are constructed. The en-suite bathrooms

continue the unique design. Energy-saving initiatives include solar-heated water for showers, while throughout the camp most of the natural vegetation has been retained.

BABSON HOUSE, CHEETAH CONSERVATION FUND The three bedroom Babson House now accommodates up to six guests in luxurious and spacious surroundings. In a style reminiscent of the 1940s colonial comfort so admired in Out of Africa, guests can enjoy sundowners on a private veranda over-looking the ever-changing colors of the spectacular Waterberg Plateau. Of course, cheetahs are never far away. In fact, some of the Cheetah Conservation Fund's ambassadors live just a couple of metres from the veranda. While guests lounge in the deep leather couches in the living room, a

private chef will prepare a special meal. Lunch is served on the veranda, while dinner is served at the dining room table beneath an imposing wildlife decorated chandelier. Later, as the sounds of the African night fill the darkness, visitors will sleep soundly in sumptuously furnished bedrooms, each of which has its own spacious bathroom equipped with high quality fittings. This is true luxury in the midst of stunning natural surroundings. Best of all, the beautiful cheetahs are the guests neighbors.