Deserts and Deltas
Even the most extraordinary superlatives don’t do justice to the natural wonders we shall see on this tour. Due to its very remoteness and the severity of its climate, Namibia has remained in a relatively pristine state, for 80 million years; however, it's a fragile environment. Our guides will interpret the what often seems to be a barren landscape and bring it alive for us. We’ll explore the biggest sand dunes in the world, explore coastal wetlands and be mesmerized equally by the pre-historic rock carvings and the desert-adapted African Bush Elephants. We’ll come into peaceful contact with Giraffe, Eland, Blue Wildebeest, Greater Kudu, Gemsbok, Springbok, Black-faced Impala, Steenbok and different types of zebras, as well as the rare Black Rhinoceros. Birders will particularly enjoy the Caprivi Strip on our way to Botswana and the great concentrations of elephants at Chobe. Our tour concludes at spectacular Victoria Falls, one of the wonders of the natural world.Signature Moments:
- Viewing the highest dunes in the world at Sossusvlei
- Seeing and listening to 200,000 birds at Sandwich Harbour
- Learning about Bushmen paintings in Damaraland
- Checking out the statuesque Ghost Trees
- Losing count of the elephants at Chobe
Tour Itinerary:
Leader:
Chris Earley is the University of Guelph Arboretum’s Interpretive Biologist and Education Coordinator and a self-proclaimed “nature geek”. He teaches workshops at the Arboretum, and participates in research projects around the world. Chris has led many Quest trips in the past, including several to Africa.
This tour can be a private departure just for your group. Please call us at 1-800-387-1483 to find out how you can enjoy this tour with your family, friends, nature club or organization.
Namibia, Botswana | 16 days
| Leader: | Chris Earley |
| Dates: | Oct 14-29, 2014 |
| Cost: | Approx. US$7595 |
| Group Size: | 10 – 15 participants |
| Includes: | Accommodation, all meals, all gratuities, all activities and entrance fees, all ground transportation, expert local guides, arrival and departure transfers at destination, accompanied by Quest Nature Tours naturalist-leader. |
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