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Piet van Heerde was selected as tourist guide of the years 2003 and 2004 for Northern Cape Province
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FIFTEEN DAY DESERT TOUR


DAY ONE:
Depart from Springbok and travel towards the town of Pella. We visit the Catholic Church and museum under guidance of the sister. After departure we head for the Augrabies falls National Park, where we will have lunch and spend the rest of the day exploring the area..

DAY TWO:
We rise early and after coffee and rusks we depart for the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. We will drive through the vineyards towards Upington and stop at Keimoes Padstal where we can buy souvenirs. Between Upington and the park we will have brunch alongside the road. After booking in at the park we go on a game drive towards Mata-Mata rest camp where we will spend the night.

DAY THREE:
As soon as the gates open we go on a game drive and return to camp around 09h00. We pack up and depart for Nossob rest camp to which we will have a game drive as well. Along the way at a picnic place we will have brunch. Upon arrival we will pitch camp and those that are interested can book for a night game drive. However we will have a game drive as the sun sets.

DAY FOUR:
Same as day three except we head towards Tweerivieren rest camp..

DAY FIVE:
We depart early and head towards Namibia, en route we will cross a large dry pan. In Namibia we will pass Keetmanshoop and head towards Mariental after which we will camp at the Hardap dam the evening.

DAY SIX:
After a good nights rest we will leave for Sossusvlei. Upon our arrival we will put up camp. During the afternoon we will visit some of the sites nearby. We camp at Sesriem.

DAY SEVEN:
Before sunrise we depart for the dunes and spend the whole day exploring the dunes and taking photographs. We camp again at Sesriem.

DAY EIGHT:
We leave early and head for Luderitz where we will spend the night camping on a very unique place, between two harbours.

DAY NINE:
Today we will visit the ghost town of Kolmanskop and go on a guided tour to be told about the history of diamonds in this area. During the Afternoon we will depart for Hobas which is the camp closest to the main viewpoint at the Fish river Canyon. We will spend the night there.

DAY TEN:
We visit all the viewpoints and depart for Ais-Ais where you can relax in the warm mineral baths. We will spend the night camping and for dinner we go to the restaurant (unfortunately for your own account) Where you can taste some of the best meat (gemsbok).

DAY ELEVEN:
Today we depart for the highlight of the trip and go to the Richtersveld National Park back in South Africa. Depending on availability we put up camp either at De Hoop or Richtersberg, both next to the river. We spend three nights in the park and each day we go sight seeing and hiking to explore the area thoroughly.

DAY TWELVE:
Richtersveld National Park

DAY THIRTEEN:
Richtersveld National Park

DAY FOURTEEN:
We pack up camp and depart for Eksteenfontein where we will visit some of the local indigenous people as well as plants. We spend the last night out in the Rooiberg guest house.

DAY FIFTEEN:

We go on a scenic drive to the roof of the Richtersveld after which we will head back to Springbok.


DIVERSITY

The diversity of this tour lies in the fact that you can add on a day or two for river rafting at Vioolsdrift or spend some more time in Kgalagadi, it all depends on your personal needs. Also you can choose your accommodation at certain overnight stops, for instance from luxury tented camps to just camping depending on your budget. Different food options can also make a difference.
Tours are conducted in a Toyota Land Cruiser that is certified to carry four passengers, all our guides are registered and accredited. We supply a large fridge and freezer to keep cold drinks cold and food fresh.

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