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Kaokoland : Truly a Wilderness Expedition

terina — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:08:49 +0000

The Kaokoland is one of the last remaining wilderness areas … a barren inaccessible region with lots of mystique, scenic beauty and the nomadic Himba culture. The latter still live according to ancient traditions. The Kaokoland is also the home of the famous desert elephant, lion and giraffe that have adapted through time to survive in these conditions. The northern section of this region borders the Cunene River, the natural boundary between Namibia and Angola. Awesome scenes of beautiful waterfalls, palm trees, rugged mountains and dune landscapes are to be found along this river belt.

Detailed information available here.

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Combined Namibia & Botswana

Rohan — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:19:35 +0000

Live the Journey in conjunction with Uri Adventures has compiled an exciting new route that includes the Khaudom, Mamili, the Caprivi and Botswana.

The north-eastern section of Namibia is a relatively undiscovered tourist destination. Driving through heavy sand areas and gravel plains makes this an ideal destination for off road enthusiasts. The vegetation and eco systems vary keeping the route interesting with ever-changing landscapes.

The Khaudom is an old Kalahari sandveld region of flat clay pans and dry fossil riverbeds. The riverbeds are interspersed with reed beds and waterholes that tap into underground water sources. Sand dunes are also intermingled in the landscape.

This adventure promises to satisfy the hunger for wildlife, adventure and to experience off-road endurance while being part of God’s magnificent creation.

This will be an experience of a lifetime… join us!

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The Namib Desert: Faces of the Namib

Rohan — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:11:54 +0000

If this is going to be your first introduction to the Namib it will really be an exceptional experience. The emphasis is not only on the adrenaline thrill of dune driving, but a huge part of the focus of this tour is a special look at the plants; small creatures and wildlife that made this desert their home. Our guides will capture your imagination with their knowledge on the fauna and flora of the desert. These same guides will display their cooking skills with the preparation of 3-mouth watering meals daily. If you are a seasoned desert traveller this is the ultimate!

The adrenaline rush is unparalleled to any other you might have experienced with previous desert tours. The dunes along this stretch of Namib are higher and more challenging and require technique to manoeuvre from one dune strait to the next. The magnitude of what awaits you is difficult to express in words. Although the emphasis is not on the 4×4 and off-road driving, the adventures is taking place amongst the world’s highest sand dunes thus implying that you should be proficient in off-road driving and previous sand driving is a recommendation.

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The Namib Desert: Luderitz – Walvis Bay

Rohan — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:04:23 +0000

Live the Journey is offering this adventure into the Namib Desert between Luderitz and Walvis Bay formerly known as “Diamond Area no 2″. Places to be visited along the way include Silvia Hill, Meob Bay, Conception Bay & Sandwich Bay. Desert wildlife, spectacular scenery, untouched beaches, abandoned mining settlements, miles of sand driving and shipwrecks.

A trip through the Namib is not your average 4 x 4 excursion, but surely one of the most life enriching experiences that you can think of. It is truly a unique experience in many ways…

The Namib is the world’s oldest desert.
The Namib boast with the highest dunes on earth – some are 300 m high.
It has an amazing ecology and unique eco systems.
The diamond mining history is fascinating and you will visit some of the sand covered mining villages.
The scenic beauty is untouched and leaves ever-lasting impressions.
You will become addicted to the adrenaline thrill of dune driving.

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