Usual group size: min 4 / max 14 passengers
This Namibia camping safari guarantees departures with a minimum of 4 people between 1 November and 30 June, and a minimum of 2 people between 1 July and 31 October. If you are a single traveller, or a party of less than 4 people wishing to travel between November and June, please speak to us to find out if the departure you are interested in joining has enough participants booked to definitely run.
Age of travellers: min 12 / max 100 years old
A private guided, tailor-made safari can be arranged on request for families with children aged younger than 12.
Single travellers
No single supplement is charged on the Southern Namibia Desert Adventure.
Single travellers can usually be accommodated in a single tent/room on request, however you might be asked to share with a fellow traveller of the same sex should there be limited packing space in the safari vehicle or availability at the Windhoek guesthouse.
Language
This Southern Namibia Desert Adventure will be guided in English.
Costs
The following is included in the camping safari price: transport in a custom-built safari vehicle with trailer if required; transfers as described; accommodation in Windhoek; camping and campsite fees; use of good-quality camping equipment; national park entry fees; and three meals on most days unless otherwise noted.
Meals
Three meals a day are included on most days, with the general exception of lunch or dinner when you are in towns. Breakfast is usually a continental buffet selection, picnic lunch a choice of bread, fillings and salad, and dinner is cooked over an open fire. Fresh supplies are offered when available and topped up where possible during the safari.
Meals that won't be included during this camping safari are lunch and dinner in Windhoek on Day 2, dinner in Luderitz on Day 5, dinner in Windhoek on Day 9 and lunch in Windhoek on Day 10.
Drinks
When in your safari camp, coffee, tea and hot chocolate are included and readily available, as well as tap water for drinking (we suggest you bring your own re-usable water bottle). Any other drinks are at your own expense and your guide will let you know when you can stop to stock up on alcohol and soft drinks during the safari. Bottled mineral water is sold almost everywhere should you prefer not to drink the tap water; however rest assured tap water is perfectly safe to drink. There is a cool box or fridge on board the safari vehicle to keep each day's drinks cool.
Laundry
This camping safari does not include a laundry service. Campsites will have running water to allow you to do your own hand washing and occasionally campsite staff are able to offer a laundry service at extra cost should you be staying two nights to allow time for this to be done. Feel free to speak to your guide for more details.
Luggage
To ensure enough luggage space in the safari vehicle, travellers are asked to come with one soft sided bag weighing a maximum of 15 kg, plus a medium sized camera bag and day pack.
Tipping
Tipping in Namibia is optional but customary should you receive good service. If you wish to give a gratuity this is at your discretion but a guideline would be GBP 5 / US 8 per person per day to your safari guide and GBP 2 / US 3 per person per day to the camp assistant (payable in one sum on conclusion of the safari). These gratuities should be given separately to your guide and camp assistant. When dining in restaurants a tip of around 10% is standard.
Visa & passport requirements
We are currently advised that British, Australian, New Zealand, Canadian and American travellers are not required to pre-arrange a visa for entry to South Africa or Namibia. Entry visas of up to 90 days are automatically granted on arrival so long as you can show proof of your departure flight if asked.
However, we stress that visa policies can change without prior notice and the responsibility lies with you to ensure you have up to date information on visa requirements before you begin your trip.
Please note that South Africa and Namibia immigration regulations stipulate that your passport must be valid for a minimum of six months after your departure date and you must have no less than three clear pages to accommodate immigration stamps or you may be refused entry.
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