Trekking Safari - On the Trail of Desert Elephant and Rhino
For more than 20 years, the Save the Rhino Trust (SRT) has worked tirelessly to protect the last free-ranging rhino population on Earth: the rare desert-adapted black rhino. In the remote, rugged Palmwag Concession of northern Namibia, teams of local trackers use camel trains to help with the research and monitoring of this animal.
On this original and exciting walking safari, guests are supported by camels on a great walking safari adventure. On the eight-day walk (little time is spent actually on the camels) deep into the heart of the Namib Desert, the oldest desert in the world, a camel train and a team of Save the Rhino trackers take us in search of this rare and endangered species. Free of vehicles, we access to some of the most remote and beautiful wilderness regions of Namibia.
The revenues generated by your Namibian walking safari are directly channelled into the critically important conservation of Namibia’s rhino population.
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Price Includes |
(SA-10020-P) |
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Accommodation in lodges and luxury camps |
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Most meals and drinks |
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Guides, chefs and porters |
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Conservation Fees |
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Transport in Northern Namibia |
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Price Excludes |
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Items not stated as included - please request a trip dossier for full details |
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Countries / Places Visited |
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Namibia - Namib desert - Swapkopmund - Windhoek |
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Activities Included |
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Desert Trekking, trekking, safari, walking safari, desert walking, elephant tracking, rhino tracking |
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Suitability / Level |
Moderate |
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Minimum Age |
16 |
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Small Group Travel
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Max Group Size |
10 |
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Itinerary
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Day 1: Journey to Palmwag Lodge, KaokolandJourney north to the remote and beautiful Palmwag region in Nambia’s Kaokoland region. Surrounded by palm trees, the lodge is a true oasis in the desert and elephants are regular visitors to the waterhole.
Day 2: The walking safari begins: Walk to the Aub River
After an early breakfast, we enjoy a wildlife drive to Mbakondja Camel Camp to meet the Save the Rhino Camel team. We ride or walk south to the Aub River, where our camp has been erected prior to our arrival.
Days 3: Walk to the Barab River
Our journey continues with a walk to the Barab River, concentrating on the tracking of the elusive desert giants through a series of hills, rocky landscapes and diverse geology. After even a little rain, the gravel plains are covered in long golden grasses that ripple in the wind.
Day 4: Kudu SpringsWe journey west through the Okomutati Springs to Kudu Springs. This area is almost inaccessible to vehicles, an area of pristine wilderness where the sense of remoteness is complete. En route we also have the opportunity to see extraordinary plant life including the ancient Welwitschia plants and numerous lichens.
Day 5: Hunkab SpringHeading northwards, we aim for the Hunkab Spring. Fresh drinking water in the desert forms the basis for seasonal animal movements and a surprisingly diverse range of animal life can be seen here. Animals from Hartmann’s mountain zebra to elephant and the endemic Ruppell’s korhaan come to slake their thirst.
Day 6 & 7: Hoanib Camp, KaokolandWe bid farewell to the Save the Rhino Trust trackers and depart on wildlife drive from Hunkab, travelling through the concession to the ephemeral river of the Hoanib Valley. Here, in an area seemingly parched and desolate, we enter one of Namibia’s richest desert wildlife areas. We stay at Hoanib Camp, and enjoy game walks, rhino tracking, game drives and night drives into the Hoanib River valley.
Our camp on the Hoanib River is a relaxed haven from which we explore this wild land on foot, or from the comfort of one of our safari vehicles. The camp is powered by solar-powered inverter systems and there are no generators or pumps running whilst guests are in camp. There are 5 walk-in hexagonal Meru-style tents with en-suite and flush toilet and bucket shower bathrooms in a separate portion of the tent. Each tent is furnished with necessary comforts and styled with burnt orange interiors, wood and brass, effectively recreating a sense of the early explorers of Africa.
Day 8: Air charter to Palmwag Lodge – our walking safari endsAfter an early breakfast and wildlife drive, we end our Namibian walking safari and fly back to Palmwag Lodge, in time for a lunch and final farewell to the adventure.
From here, we will be pleased to discuss various options to extend your adventure in Namibia, or to consider combining with Botswana or South Africa. |
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Accommodation
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Our remote campsites feature 2.4 x 2.4m dome tents, designed for comfort in remote wilderness areas. Cotton linen and bedrolls (with duvets) with a lantern complement the atmosphere in this pristine and wild area of Namibia. Separate short-drop toilet and shower ‘bathrooms’ with old-style bucket showers create simple serviced comfort.
Delicious meals are enjoyed around lively campfires, with hurricane lanterns and a warm atmosphere permeating the simple, yet stylish mobile camps en route.
The entire safari is guided and hosted by a professional and passionate wilderness guide, who shares in-depth knowledge with the walking safari guests. An experienced Save the Rhino Trust tracker team accompanies the walking safari, providing comprehensive interaction and valuable experience as custodian of these magnificent animals.
The 450 000-hectare Palmwag Concession in north-west Namibia is a private reserve and exclusivity in this pristine and unspoiled wilderness area is unrivalled. |
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