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This Southern Namibia Desert Adventure is the ideal camping safari for adventurous travellers who wish to see the key highlights of Namibia's vast and dramatic south. Packed with incredible landscapes, an intriguing history, unique desert-adapted flora and fauna, geological marvels and diverse experiences; you will come away with many unforgettable moments and an appreciation of the soul enriching wilderness. The camping provides a comfortable balance of very good facilities in fantastic remote settings. You will set up and sleep in easy to erect dome tents, whilst all other camping chores are taken care of by a camp assistant. Nights under canvas beneath a star-filled Namibian sky are part of the magic.
Guide
You will be led by a qualified guide who acts as your safari co-ordinator, companion, source of local knowledge, driver and chef. Most guides are Namibian born or raised, with a good general knowledge of the country's wildlife, geography, culture and attractions; combined with personal experiences they are keen to share. The guides are trained in house to cover the breadth of Namibia so they can inform you on a wide variety of subjects, however they are not specialists in any particular fields. They are personable and enjoy getting to know travellers from all over the globe.
Camp assistant
You will also be joined by a camp assistant throughout this southern Namibia camping safari. The camp assistant will carry out most of the camp jobs such as doing the washing up and helping the guide with the cooking and packing. You only need to set up and pack down your tents (this is easy once you are shown how) but you are welcome to get involved with other day to day camp chores should you be keen to partake in the full camping experience.
Camping equipment
You will be provided with all the camping gear you need during this Southern Namibia Desert Adventure. Camping equipment is transported in the safari vehicle or towed behind in a custom-built trailer. Camp chairs with a backrest are supplied for seating. You'll sleep under canvas in two-man, dome tents that are simple to set up and take down. These tents are secured with a sewn-in ground sheet and netting on the windows and door to keep out any unwelcomed bugs. A 5cm thick mattress and sleeping bag are also supplied, unless you would prefer to bring your own sleeping bag in which case a '3 or 4 season' is advisable. We recommend that you take an inflatable travel cushion or small pillow as pillows are not provided.
Vehicles
Your transport during this Namibia camping safari is likely to be in a Toyota Dyna which seats up to fourteen people. For smaller groups of four people or less you may be transported in a minibus or double-cab (4WD pick up) towing a purpose-built trailer.
All the safari vehicles are fitted with seatbelts. The Toyota Dynas have been custom-made to suit these camping safaris and are fitted with a pop-up roof, bucket seats and air-cushioned suspension. Most vehicles also have a strip of plug points from which you can charge your batteries and (less importantly when on holiday) mobile phones. Plug points are also available at some of the campsites you will stay at.
Plug points in Namibia are the same type used in South Africa; 15 amps with three large round pins. It is advisable to travel with your own plug adaptor - so purchase one which converts to the South Africa style plug.
Namibia camping sites
The camping sites on this southern Namibia safari generally offer adequate if not first-rate facilities. Most have separate ablution blocks with cold and hot water, flush toilets, a bar or shop to buy drinks, and some even have a swimming pool. The more remote camping sites may not provide lighting and although there will be gas lamps in camp you do need to bring a reliable torch with you for moving around after dark. A head torch is particularly useful to free up your hands.
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