Ecosystems of the Namib Desert The Namib Desert- The oldest desert in the world! In fact, general scientific consensus has it that, when the Dinosaurs became extinct (65 million years ago), the Namib had already been an arid, desert environment for 15 million years- setting its estimated age as a desert at 80 million years. This fact can be witnessed throughout the Namibby experiencing how the various life forms have adapted over many years. The best example being the very ancient Welwitschia mirabilis plant, some individual specimens already having entered their third Millennium! Animals, birds and insects demonstrate these same long-term adaptations for survival in such a harsh environment. Life forms such as the delicate Lichens found on the gravel plains, took many years to develop and establish themselves, but can be destroyed within seconds when only one vehicle tire rides over them - indiscriminately. In short, the secrets of the Namib alone, in writing, will need several volumes. Best to experience them all in person! Summary (Sample) This is only an outline showing what is possible. A detailed itinerary will always be supplied after the necessary e-mail correspondence to establish the Guest's preferences. Day 1 Meet your host at the airport. Transfer via Windhoek, for a quick tour of its sights and sounds, and drive South towards the Escarpment. Overnight, with dinner included. (Lunch subject to flight arrival time). Day 2 Enjoy a farm breakfast, then drive towards the very edge of the Escarpment, with camera in hand, capture the endless vistas of the Namib desert at your feet. Descend into the desert towards your next camp. Arrive at your campsite early- to mid-afternoon. (Breakfast, lunch & dinner included). Day 3 After breakfast, you may choose whichever short hike within the Naukluft mountains you wish to take. If you should choose one of the longer hikes, a lunch-/trail pack will be supplied. Your only hiking companions will be the Hartmann's Mountain Zebra and other local wildlife. Return to camp in time for a relaxing evening, while dinner is being prepared over an open campfire. (Breakfast, lunch & dinner included). Day 4 A leisurely breakfast, with birdsong to welcome the new day. A short stroll around the camping area (highest potential for viewing wildlife, is early morning), continue to your next campsite. Arrive in time for lunch. Explore the Geologically historic Sesriem Gorge. Around the evening campfire, keep your eyes peeled for Gemsbok (Oryx) and Cape Fox that might visit the campsite. An early night recommended. (Breakfast, lunch & dinner included). Day 5 Be woken before sunrise for one of the most unforgettable experiences of a lifetime! Drive towards Sossusvlei to view some of the highest sand dunes in the world. Arrive in time to climb a dune, and wait for the rising sun. Experience the splendor of Nature's artist at work, as the rays of the sun paints the surrounding landscape in earth-tone colors, enhanced by light and shadow. Enjoy brunch under the shade of age-old Camelthorn trees, return to camp. At sunset, drive just outside camp and climb halfway up a dune and see the sun reversing its actions of this morning. Enjoy this kaleidoscope of color in utter peacefulness and total silence. (Brunch and dinner included). Day 6 Penetrate deeper into the southern Namib, arrive at a Biosphere Reserve. Your first thoughts would be that of having landed on an Alien and unknown planet! (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included). Day 7 Learn about the geology of this unique region, and the balance between Nature and commercial farming in such an arid landscape. This is part of the activities as offered by the Biosphere Reserve itself - included, as is breakfast, lunch and dinner. Day 8 Return - probably reluctantly - towards the central area of the Namib. Arrive at your next campsite, a gradual return to a non- desert environment, early- to mid-afternoon. Guests will have the opportunity to drive to the summit of the mountain on a late afternoon Game drive - various antelope species and Hartmann's Zebra. (Breakfast, lunch & dinner included). Day 9 Activities at this campsite include a Game drive over the entire area of the mountain-farm, as well as short hikes of own choice. (Breakfast, lunch & dinner included). Day 10 After breakfast, bid the Namib farewell, as you head back towards Windhoek, to arrive in time for your return flight. (Breakfast included, lunch subject to flight departure time). |
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