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Two Faces of the Wilderness 2008

Mokoro-excursion in the Okavango Delta - Game drives in Etosha National Park

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The extreme difference between the wildlife at the water rich Okavango Delta and the wildlife at the saltpans in Etosha National Park is the central attraction of this safari.

To begin the safari, we will cross the bush savannah of the Kalahari. At the westside of the Okavango Delta, we will transfer into a boat, which will take us to the first island. A variety of animals, like elephants, hippos, wild dogs, lions and several bird species, live on this island. The following day we will continue our trip with the Mokoro, the "tree-boats" of the indigenous people, through dense reed to the next island. This island will be explored on foot. We will spend the night on this island in untouched nature.

Back in Namibia, we will traverse the animal rich Mahango Park on a game drive. On the Farm Muramba, we will learn how the Bushmen survive the tough life as hunters and gatherers. At the unique Etosha National Park, we will explore the fascinating animal world on our game drives.

Due to the diversity of the trip and the short drives, this tent-safari, including full-board facilities, is appealing for elderly people, as well as young families with children.

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Day 1 Windhoek - Ghanzi
Departure from Windhoek at 7h00 am, crossing the border into Botswana all the way to Ghanzi Trail Blazers.
Optional: Bushman dance and/or a bush walk with authentic Kalahari Bushmen.
Day 2 Ghanzi - Okavango Delta
Through farmland up to the westside of the Okavango Delta we then cruise by boat to an island.
Day 3 Okavango-Delta
On Mokoros with all our equipment we silently pass through the narrow waterways from island to island. An exciting walk on one of the islands with our guide will explain who lives in the Okavango delta. We put up camp in the middle of the Delta.
Day 4 Okavango-Delta
With our Mokoros and polers we get back to shore onto the western panhandle.
Day 5 Okavango-Delta - Rundu
At Mohembo border post we cross the border into Namibia. A game drive through the Mahango Park is worthwhile. The vegetation along the road to Rundu is of constant change.
Day 6-7 Rundu - Muramba Bushman Trails
Close to Tsinsabis we find a Bushman-expert. He speaks the language fluently and explains and shows the life of the bushman traditions.
Day 8-10 . Muramba - Etosha National Park
From Namutoni to Okaukuejo, right through the Etosha National Park we will take our time on game drives.
Day 11 . Etosha - Waterberg Plateau Park
Via Outjo and Otjiwarongo we get to the Waterberg Plateau Park. Hiking up to the Plateau you may enjoy the scenery of Namibia one more time!
Day 12 . Waterberg - Windhoek
In Okahandja we will visit the Kavango carvers market. Arrival in Windhoek at around 13h00.
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