31 mars 2015

Choosing Your Namibia Safari Packages

By Iva Cannon


African tours are very popular and selecting the one that is best for you and your family may take extensive research before making a decision. There are a multitude of countries on the African continent to choose from and while some are set up to accommodate tourism others offer a chance to see the wilder side of African culture as it was seen decades ago. Namibia safari packages are reputed to offer the best of both of these options for their clients.

There are many areas worth visiting in this country. The topography covers a wide spectrum of regions that include mountains, plains, desert and miles of sandy coast line. Each of these areas could serve as a perfect destination but most companies offer groupings of three or more regions in their safaris. The large areas covered sometimes include air trips that can help cover the territory quickly.

The air trip to the Skeleton Coast is usually included in all tours. Visitors find miles of sandy beaches and can view beached ships that have washed ashore over time and the bleached bones of whales can be found here also. This coastal area is one of the most beautiful areas in Africa.

There are other air tours available for visitors that allow you to view the wildlife from the air and on the ground. You may also want to fly to the more remote camps located in the high desert. Self driving tours are also available through tour companies. You are supplied with maps and GPS and allowed to traverse the routes at your own speed. Many travelers choose to leave the vehicles at local lodges while they travel into the wilderness with guided tours.

When selecting your package you may want to select one that offers housing in various lodges located in the areas you are visiting. Some of the lodges offer many amenities found in cities. They may have several dining rooms to choose from and swimming pools which will appeal to any children in your group. Most include activities like day trips into the bush for wildlife viewing or overnight camping outings in nearby wilderness areas. Some lodges include these activities in the cost of your stay while others do not. Guests are advised that these additional costs can sometimes exceed the cost of their lodging.

Another type of package may travel from camp to camp throughout the areas to be visited. You can expect to have a private guide provided for these tours. The settings are much smaller than seen at the lodges with only six to thirteen tents available for guests. Meals are served in a communal setting and large bonfires give it a wild west feel.

From the camps guests are taken into the country side to view elephants, zebra, and rhino. This country has some of the last rhinos that have not had to be reestablished in the mountain desert areas. You may also see big cats, such as lions or cheetahs but they are very reclusive and are seldom seen. This country can also boast of some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. From red mountains to painted desert scenes and lush valleys that teem with various antelope and deer.

Your trip to Namibia may turn out to be the first of many trips to this beautiful country. Most visitors feel that there is much more to see than can be seen in one ten day tour and hope to return in the future.




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