Namibias höchster Berg ruft! Während dieser Wander-Safari besteigen Sie den Brandberg. Sie starten von der Hungarob Schlucht. Der Königstein-Gipfel liegt auf 2573 m. Die Safari beginnt und endet in Windhoek und ist ganzjährig möglich. Sie besichtigen auch die “Snake Rock Cave”-Höhle mit San-Buschmann-Zeichnungen. Sie wandern ca. 5 Stunden pro Tag. Genießen Sie die grandiosen Aussichten auf Namibia!

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The Königstein Summit (2573m) of the Brandberg Mountain is the highest peak in Namibia. Although the hike is possible all year round, we recommend only the cooler winter months of April to September for the ascent.

Day 01:
Pick up time at about 10h00 in Windhoek. Driving via Okahandja and Omaruru. In the afternoon we reach Uis, it is another one-hour drive to Hungarob Gorge, the starting point of our 3-day hike to Königstein. Overnight in the gorge (700m above sea level) [LD]

Day 02:
About 6-8 hours ascend to the “Wasserfallfläche” (1950m above sea level), our base for the Königstein ascent tomorrow. After 500m / 2,5 hours we rest for a short while. Lunch break is a further 300m / 1,5 hours up. In the afternoon the terrain is even steeper and we will have to surmount some big boulders and granite rock plates. The overwhelming view makes all the effort worthwhile. The Numas Mountain (2518m) is the third-highest mountain in the Brandberg massive. Overnight under a thousand of stars in a sandy riverbed [BLD] ­1.300m

Day 03:
Ascend about 600m to get to the summit of the 2.573 m Königstein. For this relatively easy stage you only have to carry your water bottle and camera. Today the peak is visible for the first time. The view from the “Top of Namibia” is incredible. On our way back to base camp we will have a closer look into “Snake Rock Cave“ a famous san rock art side [BLD]

Day 04:
A 6-7 hours walk downwards brings us back to our starting point. Transfer per vehicle to Uis and overnight at “White Lady Guesthouse” or similar [BLD]

Day 05:
After breakfast we drive back to Windhoek [B)

Safari Fakten
 
Preis pro Person 2013: ab EUR  666                                                        
Gruppengröße: 4 - 7 Personen; Mindestalter: 12 Jahre
Einzelzuschlag EUR 10
Start in Windhoek/Namibia
Ende in Windhoek/Namibia
Mahlzeiten gemäß Reiseausschreibung 
Fahrzeug Allradfahrzeug 
Tour in Englisch
Abfahrtstermine 2013:
Ganzjährig möglich, beste Wanderzeit sind jedoch die kühleren Wintermonate zwischen April bis August. In dieser Zeit startet die Wanderung jeden dritten Mittwoch im Monat oder auch auf Anfrage. Bitte Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist gegen Spambots geschützt! JavaScript muss aktiviert werden, damit sie angezeigt werden kann. Sie uns Ihre Reisewünsche.
 
Inklusive:  englischsprachiger erfahrener Wander-Guide/Fahrer, Abholung innerhalb der Stadtgrenzen von Windhoek, Transfers zur und von der Wanderung, Reise wie beschrieben inkl. 2 Lodge-Übernachtungen, Mahlzeiten während der Wanderung (B=Cornflakes, Kaffee/Tee; L=Brot, Käse, Salami; D=leichte, gekochte Mahlzeit mit Heissgetränk); Geschirr/Besteck, Wandererlaubnis

Nicht inklusive:  Schlafsack (kann mit Buchung für ZAR 10 pro Person/Nacht geliehen werden), Iso-Matratze und Rucksack (empohlen: 55 Liter), 1,5 Liter Wasserflasche, Reisekrankenversicherung, Trinkgelder, Getränke

Climate: The seasons in Namibia are reversed compared to those in Europe. During the European winter months we have summer in Namibia and vice versa. Winter and summer in Namibia differ from what we are used to in Europe, though. The winter in Namibia is the cooler dry season, which is characterised by high temperature changes and hardly any rainfall. It can get very cold at night in the desert (June to August down to -5°C). During the day temperatures may rise up to 25°C. The Namibian summer (January to end of March) is the rainy season and it seldom rains during the other months. November and December are very hot with temperatures over 30°C, so it is essential to pack the suitable clothes. Rest assured that you will not encounter a grey sky that will linger for weeks! So bring some sandals, walking shoes, light cotton clothes (shorts and shirts), a jacket or fleece pullover and long trousers. We have seen everything: from beanies and gloves to bikinis!!

Character of and requirements for the trails: The trails are not difficult, but challenging. Fitness and good condition is essential as the trails entail 7 to 8 hours walking and you have to carry your luggage every day, including food and water (all together approx. 12 – 15 kg per person). As some of the routes lead through rough terrain and over large boulders it requires balance and secure walking. Please be aware of high temperature fluctuations, which can reach a high of 35°C during the day whilst sometimes plummeting down to -5°C at night, which can cause additional stress to your heart and circulation. We recommend you to prepare yourself for the trail with some fitness training. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism requires a medical report by your doctor not older than 40 days.

Recommendation: We urgently recommend that comprehensive insurance cover be taken out before embarking on the tour; make provision for cancellation and curtailment; medical expenses, emergency evacuation, repatriation; loss or damage of personal baggage

SafariScout.com and local tour operator/organiser will not be held responsible for any costs arising from any of the above events. Restriction of liability also applies if clients were unaware of this policy.

Force Majeure: It goes without saying that we do our utmost to conduct the tour as described in the programme; we cannot vouch for it, however. Unfavourable weather conditions, organizational problems, unforeseen events or other factors may force us to change the course of the tour, should this happen we apologise for any inconvenience caused. The opening and the closing periods for the Fish River Canyon Hike are regulated by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism and can change due to external influences (heat, water availability, flooding). The company cannot be held responsible for tours being cancelled on those grounds and we reserve the right to changes according to circumstances at the time of booking. We are able to assist with pre and post safari accommodation, airport transfers or adding this hiking trip to a part of a safari or self drive, please contact us for more details