Trip to Namibia: Self-Drive 4×4 Safari: Oct 2009
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Just a teaser to get your response on a possible 4×4 self-drive safari in Namibia in October 2009.
ABOUT NAMIBIA
We will hire 4×4 equipped with tents and journey through Nambia. Namibia is a wonderful self-drive destination with many attractions to visit while on safari. The roads are well maintained and the infrastructure is relatively developed to offer the intrepid traveler a wonderful African holiday. A self-drive safari in Namibia will be a perfect platform to take our club to new horizons.COST
Roughly US$ 2500 per person for 13 day safari + air tickets and accommodation
So all-in-all, roughly around Dhs 15,000 per person approximately by each person in the kitty and we can do it.
We can also shorten the trip to 7 days… and customise the outing to suit our convenience.More details on http://www.bookinafrica.com/namibia–4×4-tours/
As always, we will travel in convoy (in your hired 4×4 vehicle), with a guide in his own vehicle leading the way, while camping in the wilderness areas of Namibia. It gives us the opportunity to try out our driving skills in the African bush without the risk of getting lost or running out of necessities.
WHAT TO EXPECT / TRIP VIDEOS
You can watch videos of what to expect at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuUUxxz3z3g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Lin3ZebYmI
[youtube]ZuUUxxz3z3g[/youtube]PROPOSAL
This is just a proposal / teaser to test the waters. We can undertake the trip in October 2009… so we get enough time to plan out the trip. I have already started working on construction sites (LOL) in the evening to earn enough money for the trip!!!Your thoughts on our club going global!
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Thats a very bold step, Naved Bhai. I would love to see how ppl react to this.
Pic look really cool and firm solid sand, good for lot of adventures.
:drive: :thanks: Count me IN…What a great vacation…. Hugh
if its october end im in.. my vacation.. lolzzz..
Amazinggggggg…such a beautiful terrain. Would definely love to do this at some point of my life.
Thx for bringing this to our attention Naved. GL
Beautiful….Count me in!!!
We have to do a lot of planning, though…right from the best season, to the best people…Tour company etc…to do this with…to the equipment etc. etc.
Namibia may allow some hunting too on the trips…with a licence fees of 100-250US$…for different Gazelles/ Antelopes, so that we could pick up fresh meat as we go!!!
Count me in too … one hour late 😀
quote roshanvi:Count me in too … one hour late 😀bro…pls ……..keniyan airways wont w8 for u……
10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS – OCTOBER 2009
BASED 2 PERSONS PER VEHICLEDAY 1 – WINDHOEK (H) Capital city – Hotel in town.
DAY 2 – NAMIB DESERT Dune 45, Sossusvlei, Sesriem Canyon
DAY 3 – NAMIB DESERT Namib Naukluft, Kuiseb Canyon, Solitaire…
DAY 4 – SWAKOPMUND Seals at Cape Cross, Moon Valley, Welwitschia…
DAY 5 – SWAKOPMUND Walvis Bay, Flamingos, pelicans, dolphins
DAY 6 – DAMARALAND Twyfelfontein engravings, petrified forest…
DAY 7 – ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK Discover one of the most fascinating parks in
DAY 8 – ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK Africa, wildlife is everywhere.
DAY 9 – WATERBERG PARK Walking trail and endangered species
DAY 10 – IN FLIGHT Return FlightThe standard equipment provided with our 4×4 Camping Vehicles for 2 persons is as follows (included in our quote):
- 1 roof tent for 2 with foam mattress inside,
12v fridge, 2 sleeping bags and pillows,
2 towels, 1 camping table,
2 chairs,
1 fully equipped kitchen box for 2 persons,
1 braai grid,
1 dust free aluminium box,
1 gas cooker with gas cylinder,
1 tube light 12V, 25L cater can,
80L Petrol tank,
1 extra spare wheel,
1 air pump,
1 spade,
1 towing rope,
spare fan belt and toolkit.
Optional nights in hotels recommended (additional cost):
– Swakopmund as camping can be uncomfortable along the coast (sometimes windy and humid conditions).COST PER PERSON (4×4 FOR 2 PERSONS): 785 Euros[/color]
DISCOUNTS: We offer 5% discount if you book your trip more than 4 months prior arrival. We offer a further 5% discount if you settle your invoice by bank swift.
INCLUDED:
– Transfers between the airport and the car rental CIE in town.
– Briefing with Namikala Safaris for additional info.
– Complete file with all necessary documents, road map and information for this tour.
– 1 night in double room standard category hotel in Windhoek.
– 8 nights in camping (pre-booked and pre-paid).
– Car rental: Unlimited kilometre, insurance included – From day 1 at 13h00 to day 10 at 13h00 = 9 x 24h00.
1) 4×4 Single Cab (2-seater pick-up) or similar, with air-con and radio tape – FULLY equipped for camping. Excess deposit: 25.000 N$.
1) 4×4 Nissan Double Cab (4/5-seater pick-up) or similar, with air-con and radio tape – FULLY equipped for camping. Excess deposit: 28.000 N$.
– Local taxes (VAT 15% + Bed Levy)EXCLUDED:
– International flights and airport taxes
– Park entrance fees and visits
– Petrol and other expenses for the car.
– AEDW Extra Insurances to lower the excess deposit for the car rental:
4×4 2 seater – AEDW1: 85 N$ per 24h00 to reduce the excess deposit to: 12.500 N$
4×4 2 seater – AEDW2: 105 N$ per 24h00 to reduce the excess deposit to: 6.500 N$
4×4 4 seater – AEDW1: 105 N$ per 24h00 to reduce the excess deposit to: 14.000 N$
4×4 4 seater – AEDW2: 125 N$ per 24h00 to reduce the excess deposit to: 7.000 N$
– Extra Insurance for tires and windscreen – 55 N$/24h00 for 4×4
– Extra Driver fee: 10 N$ / 24h00 / Extra driver.
– Personal Insurance (medical, luggage, cancellation, curtailment…)
– Personal expenses.======================================
OBSERVATIONS
So all in all roughly the expenses will workout as follows:
- US$ 1,000 for the expedition (including car hire, camping gear etc)
Roughly US$ 1,000 for return airtickets (probably via Kenya)
US$ 500 each for petrol + food
So total comes to rougly US$ 2,500 per person (minimum) for the entire trip.
Who’s in?
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Here are some videos to tempt you:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZGXQF3k0Pw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBGKq8nvfZo===============================================
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Some more pics of the proposed trip:
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Pics of proposed trip:
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- 1 roof tent for 2 with foam mattress inside,
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