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TOUR DATES: Friday 2 July to Monday 12 July 2021

IMPORTANT• Remember your PASSPORT which should be valid for at least 6 months after the

date of return• If you are a member of a medical aid or older than 70 years of age, please bring a

letter from your medical aid confirming that you are covered for the duration of the tour

• We strongly advise you to purchase comprehensive insurance cover for cancellations, personal liability, baggage (loss of personal property), as well as personal cover for medical expenses, repatriation and evacuation expenses in case of emergencies

• With so much to see, time for stops along the way is tight so lunches, where included, consist mostly of sandwiches en route

• Remember to bring your regular medication with you. Also, please ensure that you carry a physical, hard copy of your prescription medications with you

• Should you suffer from dust induced hayfever, please bring the necessary medication/s with you

• The baggage requirements will be advised via WhatsApp nearer to the time but:o Ensure that luggage is clearly marked with your name and surnameo Liquids and gels in carry-on hand luggage for the flights are limited to

100ml per person – please pack perfumes, sprays and creams in your checked luggage (suitcase)

o Please pack lightly and ensure you bring a pair of comfortable shoeso While Namibia is much warmer than South Africa, a warm jacket and scarf

for the evening game drives is essential• Feel free to pack your own snacks - alcohol is freely available should you not wish

to pack your own but quantities are limited. Your Sure travel consultant can advise you on the permitted limits

• Finally, bring a positive attitude with the view to having a journey full of fun while meeting and making new friends

By the way, the sherry is on us!

PRICE: R 24,900.00 PER PERSON SHARING / R 33,900.00 SINGLE PER PERSON

TOUR DATES:Friday 02 July to Monday 12 July2021

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Let the adventure begin!

After a quick orientation and sightseeing tour of Windhoek, we make our

way to our hotel, where you can check-in and freshen up in time for dinner.

Not to be missed, Joe’s Beer House is a legendary Windhoek institution and

tonight, we enjoy a traditional German meal.

DAY 2: SATURDAY 03 JULYAfter breakfast and time permitting, we will do another quick orientation

tour of Windhoek, before heading north in the direction of Okahandja to the

luxurious Erindi Nature Reserve. On the way, we will stop at the legendary

“Piet’s Biltong” to stock up on biltong, droéwors and drinks.

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New friendships are guaranteed, and the time of your life awaits you!

DAY 1: FRIDAY 02 JULYGroup travellers must meet at OR Tambo International Airport at least two (2) hours prior to departure. You will be informed well in advance should we be able to secure cheaper parking on your behalf. Gerrie and his team will meet you on arrival at Windhoek airport and NOT at OR Tambo in Johannesburg.

You will receive your air-ticket well in advance along with information regarding which airline to check-in for (Air Namibia or our selected alternative). Please complete check-in formalities on your own.

Please bear the following in mind:• There may be long queues at the airport as this is a large group – make

provision for sufficient time for check-in and take note of the departure gate

• Keep a pen at hand to complete any documentation that may need to be completed at the airport and on-board the flight

• On the form/s, where information regarding accommodation in Namibia is requested, please use the following:o Windhoek Safari Hotel, Aviation Street, Windhoek and Erindi

Private Game Reserve (tel# 00264 8114 500 00)• On arrival in Windhoek, please exercise patience as immigration and

customs processes take time. Keep your pen handy and ensure that your arrival form has been completed. Gerrie and his team will meet you ‘landside’ once you have passed through the entry controls.

DAY 3: SUNDAY 04 JULYFor many, this is a highlight of a trip to Namibia and because Erindi is so

special, so we will spend another day here. You can either observe the game

visiting the waterhole from the comfort of your room, or find a good spot on

the deck and sit back to view the hippo, crocodile, elephant, giraffe and lion

that visit the waterhole – an unbelievable sight!

We will enjoy a delicious lunch followed by high tea later that afternoon. A

sunset game drive is also on the cards.

This evening, with the fires burning, we will open a bottle of ‘red’ and toast

this very special and memorable place.

DAY 4 : MONDAY 05 JULYAfter another scrumptious breakfast overlooking the water hole, we bid our

farewell as we depart for the next incredible highlight - Etosha National Park.

Etosha’s salt pans create an indelible picture and leave lifelong memories for

many visitors. With luck, we will also see plenty of game.

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Our first highlight is a game drive with an expert guide on this 70,000-

hectare reserve that is home to the ‘Big 5’.

While we wait to check-in to our rooms at 14h00, we will enjoy lunch on

the deck that overlooks a waterhole where elephants and other wildlife

come to drink and play.

A late afternoon game drive in search of lion and cheetah culminates in a

G&T somewhere in the bush.

Dinner this evening is a mouth-watering buffet served in the Erindi

restaurant that overlooks the waterhole – a cosy fire completes the picture!

This evening is dedicated to simply enjoying the pleasure of one another’s

company as we share stories around the braai.

DAY 5: TUESDAY, 06 JULYAfter a delicious breakfast, we depart Etosha and head south towards

Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. Along the way, we will stop for a leg stretch

and coffee break.

We head further south into the heart of the desert, Walvis Bay. On arrival,

we are greeted with sundowners amongst the dunes of the oldest desert in

the world. As we watch the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean, we will raise a

toast to newfound friendships.

“When in Rome….” - Walvis Bay’s seafront is renowned for its fresh seafood

restaurants and tonight we will feast on local seafood in one of the well-

known eateries.

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Our accommodation for the next two nights is Gondwana’s Etosha Safari

camp, located a few kilometres from the park entrance. Time permitting,

we hope to arrive in time for an afternoon game drive – if we do not make it

in time, we will do it tomorrow morning. This tour includes one (1) free

game drive in Etosha, however, should you wish to enter and visit the park

again, Gondwana lodge will gladly assist you with the necessary

reservations.

Tonight, we visit Gondwana’s unique “township”- with campfire lit and the

gentle sounds of a guitar in the background, we will savour the best and

tastiest dishes for dinner.

Usually booked up months in advance, we have the opportunity to enjoy the

extremely popular Etosha Safari Lodge. Bring your swimsuit to take

advantage of the sparkling pool and entertainment area. Over the next two

blissful days, opt to relax with a book, go for a walk or just enjoy one of the

many amenities that the lodge has to offer.

DAY 7: THURSDAY 08 JULYWe depart early this morning, driving southwards through the Namib

Naukluft Park.

We cannot miss the opportunity to sort the ‘wheat from the chaff’ and we

will stop along the way to challenge the bravest amongst you to make it to

top of the infamous Dune 7. If your legs fail you, you can cheer the brave

ones along. Those who make it to the top will be rewarded with an awe-

inspiring and breathtaking view.

Back on the road, we will stop at the remote ‘Solitaire’ (it looks like a

Western movie set!) for their famous apple pie and coffee, before

continuing to our accommodation for tonight - Lodge Hammerstein is an

absolute oasis after a long and exciting day.

Here, you have the opportunity to engage with tame caracals, leopards and

other animals in their enclosures.

Another delicious dinner awaits you this evening.

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DAY 6: WEDNESDAY 07 JULYAfter breakfast this morning we depart for the picturesque town of

Swapkopmund. A visit to this historical town with its German architecture is

not to be missed.

A visit to the crystal gallery, housing the largest quartz crystal in the world

and the leather shop that sells genuine “vellies” is also planned.

You have an hour or two to explore the town on your own and enjoy a cup

of ‘proper’ German coffee before our departure back to Walvis Bay where a

boat trip in search of pelicans, seals and dolphins awaits…. What an

adventure!

This evening, we head back to Swakopmund for a traditional German meal

of wiener schnitzel, kartoffel and sauerkraut at the legendary Brauhaus

Restaurant – you are very likely to gain a few pounds/kilos on this tour!

Rest and an early night is indicated to ‘recharge our batteries’ as we have an early start for the Fish River Canyon in the morning.

DAY 10: SUNDAY 11 JULYAfter a hearty breakfast, we depart for the second biggest canyon on earth,

the Fish River Canyon. We will share its history and how it was formed

millions of years ago. Scenic photographs are a guarantee and keep an eye

out for cheetah that are often spotted in the area. This truly magnificent

sight will stay with you forever!

En route, we make a stop to view the exquisite antiques and old

automobiles at the Canyon Road Lodge (and see who falls for the ‘Pandora’s

Box’ trap). Lunch will be enjoyed at the canyon.

Later today we cross the border into South Africa for our overnight stop at

our lodge in Upington. A welcoming fire and dinner await us on upon arrival

as we enjoy our last evening together.

Namibia is a vast country and we will have travelled many long, dusty and

gravel roads. Should you elect to avoid the bus journey back and prefer to

return by air, you have the option of arranging your own flight back on the

Monday.

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DAY 8: FRIDAY 09 JULYToday we head for the picturesque seaside town of Luderitz. En route we

stop at one of the oldest hotels in Namibia.

Our accommodation tonight is at the legendary ‘Barrels’ in Luderitz. Later

this afternoon, we will do an orientation and sightseeing tour of Luderitz,

including Shark Island and other interesting sites. A surprise awaits us at

the old German church...but, for now, my lips are sealed!

Back at ‘Barrels’ we can look forward to another evening of fun, music and

good food.

DAY 9: SATURDAY 10 JULYWe depart early this morning to Gerrie’s personal favorite destination,

Kolmanskop. This abandoned ghost town, now engulfed by the desert, was

once a flourishing mining town and was home to mansions, bowling alleys,

an ice factory and many stories and legends. A regional expert and one of

the best guides in the area will accompany us and bring us up to speed on

the history of this long-forgotten town.

We also go in search of the Namib desert horses – our specialist guide will

tell us more about how they ended up in the desert and how they continue

to survive in this harsh environment. We will also have lunch here.

After lunch, we tackle the last leg of today’s journey to the ‘Birds Nest’ in

Keetmanshoop.

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TOUR DATES:Friday 02 July to Monday 12 July 2021

DAY 11: MONDAY DAG 12 JULYThis morning we have an early start for our return journey to OR Tambo,

Johannesburg. Our estimated arrival time is between 18h00 and 19h00.

With lifelong memories and heavy hearts, it is time to bid each other

farewell with a promise to keep in touch.

PRICE:R 24,900.00* per person sharingR 33,900.00* per person in a single room.

*Please note that space on this tour is limited and the number of single

supplement spaces are also limited and may not always be possible.

Namibian roads are long and many are gravel roads. Should you elect to

avoid the bus journey back and prefer to return by air, you have the option

of arranging your own flight from Upington to Johannesburg back on the

Monday (at own cost). We will arrange for your transfer to the Upington

airport.

HOW TO BOOK• A NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of R 5,800.00 pp is payable at time of

booking to secure your place on the Namibia tour.

• The remaining balance is payable at least 60 days prior to departure.

• Pricing is based on 'eft' payments - credit card payments are subject to an

additional admin charge.

• A detailed itinerary with tips to help with your planning will be made

available thereafter.

• A 'WhatApp' group chat will be set up nearer to the time to provide

additional information - ensure that the correct cell number is provided.

• The itinerary may vary from time to time depending on the advice from

the tour operator.

• Booking reference number: NAM2021+ Name & Surname