Nomtsas Safaris - Birding Itinerary "Namibia

Accommodation: Individuality, a high standard and good price/quality ratio are of major importance when choosing accommodation for you. You will be staying in lodges, guest farms or rest camps where you will be welcomed with legendary Namibian hospitality. Big lodges with busloads of people are out; we do not support mass tourism.

Transport: The long distances are covered in comfortable but sturdy four wheel driven VW and Land cruiser Safari vehicles. In our vehicles you will find big windows and sufficient space for yourself and your equipment.

Meals: international Standard (in all Categories!

Since most flights land quite early, we immediately depart towards the west. The Namib Desert is all about space, geological variety and change. On our way to some of the most impressive granite massives, reminding of gigantic playgrounds of rock, we do short walks and drives as we experience an area of high bird density and ancient rock paintings not to mention a spectacular landscape. The area offers prime habitat for endemic birds and plants and remains a photographers dream.

The afternoon is filled with birding amongst the granite domes of the Erongo massive. Herero Chat, Barred Wren-Warbler, Augur Buzzard, Booted Eagle, White-tailed Shrike, Dusky Sunbird, Pale-winged Starling, Swallow-tailed Bee-eater, Carp's Tit, and Peregrine Falcon etc. can be expected.

Hobatere, considered one of the last most unspoilt wilderness areas in Namibia, offers game drives with a difference. The endemic Hartman's mountain zebra, a Namibian special, is a guaranteed sighting, along with many other different kinds of antelope. Sometimes even lion and elephant are found in the area. The night drives are mostly very successful, concentrating only on nocturnal species, like polecat, genet, African wild cat, aardvark, aardwolf, porcupine etc. Since the local guides are excellent birding experts, it is a birders' paradise, even at night when the focus is on nightjars.

Great to see: Damara Hornbill, White-tailed Shrike, Bare-cheeked Babbler, Hartlaub's Spurfowl, Black-faced Waxbill, Cinnamon-breasted Bunting, Orange River Francolin, Meves's Starling, Pearl-spotted Owlet, White-tailed Shrike, Pale-winged Starling, Yellow-billed Hornbill, Augur Buzzard

3 Nights Hobatere Lodge
Dinner, Accommodation and Breakfast
2 Gamedrives,
1 Nightdrive
1 Birdingwalk

Early start to the Etosha National Park. Being a fully registered safari operator, we are able to enter the park at its most western side and enjoy the 200km of publicly restricted game viewing. This is a great advantage for us, since we will be able to enjoy the abundant wildlife of Etoscha without any disturbance by other vehicles. Towards Okaukuejo. Etosha is well known for its large numbers and interesting variety of game. Here we spend our night in the National Park itself. The waterhole near the camp can be spectacular at night. Big herds of elephant, often rhino and sometimes lion, can often be seen here - it's all a matter of luck and patience. The Namutoni area offers a big variety of habitats, from Terminalia-forests, wide grasslands on pan edges and dense Acacia savannahs. Another Namibian special, the black-faced impala can be found in Etosha.

Etosha is good for: African Scops-Owlet, Pink-billed, Spike-heeled, Bradfield's and Red-capped Lark, Grey Hornbill, Gabar Goshawk, Pale Chanting Goshawk, White-backed and Lappet-faced Vulture, Crimson-breasted Shrike, Blue Crane, African Pygmy Falcon, Greater Kestrel, Sociable Weaver, Secretarybird, Swallow-tailed Bee-eater, Carp's Tit, Peregrine Falcon, Wahlberg's Eagle, African Cuckoo, Southern Pied Babbler, Red-crested Korhaan, Barred Wren-Warbler, Red-billed Hornbill, Blue Waxbill and many more

After an early Breakfast we depart fort he capitol. Depending on flight- departures, we try and get as much road side birding in as possible.

Transfer to Windhoek International Airport. Departure. Please Note: Since departure dates and times vary, we remain flexible and would accommodate you for another night, or add a few relaxing days on your own account.

Please note:
Due to logistical booking problems that might occur, we reserve the right to change the itinerary with short notice.

IInclusive:
• Transfer and Transport as stated in itinerary
• Accommodation as stated in itinerary
• Meals as stated in itinerary
• Entrance fees as stated in itinerary
• Fully trained and certified English, German and Afrikaans speaking guide

Exclusive:
• Personal expenses
• Drinks and Tips
• International and National Flights
• Visas

2008 - Price per Person (15% VAT included) with occupancy of:

2 Persons: N$ 35.521, 00
3 Persons: N$ 27.744, 00
4 Persons: N$ 23.859, 00
5 Persons: N$ 21.530, 00
6 Persons: N$ 19.975, 00
7 Persons: N$ 18.870, 00
8 Persons: N$ 18.037, 00

Single supplement: + N$ 2269, 00

Please take Note: the first pre-payment is only due 45 days before departure. Payments can all be deposited into a secure account in Germany.
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The "Namibia - Endemic Birds" Birding Tour