A guide to Namibia
A guide to Namibia Namibia is a vast wilderness of stark, arid landscapes, rugged coastlines and ever-changing colours. It contains the oldest
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- Waterberg Plateau National Park
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The Waterberg Plateau holidays
The Waterberg in Namibia is a flat-topped massif carpeted with dense forest and bushveld, studded by red outcrops and buttes, and carved by glittering rivers.
Encompassing some 405 sq km of this wilderness, the Waterberg Plateau National Park is a fertile place of impressive ecological diversity. Notable wildlife here includes rhinos, leopards, cheetahs, vultures, and bush babies. To maximise wildlife-watching opportunities, the best time to visit Waterberg is in the dry season, especially July to September – when vegetation is denuded and animals seek dwindling water sources.
There are attractions beyond the flora and fauna. Waterberg Plateau National Park is home to petrified sand dunes and 200-million-year-old dinosaur footprints. Nearby villages offer visitors a chance to learn about Herero culture.
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Read more"I would like to thank the travel advisor, Jonathan Fitzsimmonds for his patience, help and advice during the booking process. We were rather late in trying to arrange everything and I think we presented him with quite a challenge! He rose to it brilliantly. Almost every aspect of the holiday went like clockwork and we had a wonderful time. I think we were quite lucky to get an experienced driver too. His depth of knowledge of the wildlife, and in particular the birds, was invaluable. All in all, a fantastic holiday and we hope to return to Uganda in the not too distant future.
Mrs Lorraine Gardner"
"We had the most wonderful time there thanks to your organisation.
Mr Ansar"
"Arriving at the Shamwari Game Reserve was the high point of the holiday. Luxurious accommodation in a superb location. Great service, food and game drives combined to make a truly one-off experience.
Mrs Janice McGlashon"
"[What was inspirational was ] the sheer range of experiences from the vibrant city of Cape Town to the vistas of the wineries around Franschhoek and Stellendosch and the drive through the mountains to Sanbona in the Little Karroo. Seeing white rhino and elephants at sunset and then the amazing fynbos at Grootbos near Walker Bay. Every day brought something new and fresh.
Mrs Lindsey Riley"
"The tour was brilliant. The Villa Verdi is a find. Springbok Atlas are efficient and well organised. The Accommodation was all good – some of it unique.
Valerie Montague
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"The safari into the Serengeti will be remembered for our lifetime. Lions feasting on a buffalo kill, evening sunsets, staying in tented camps with the sounds of the wild around us.
Mrs Suzanne Vincent"
"Every day I thought 'it couldn't get better than this' - but it did.
Mrs Jane Knight"
"We had a marvellous time! Our driver Rarjed was brilliant at finding the animals and positioning the car just so. Seeing our first lion on the first day was so exciting. The view of the Masai Mara from Serena Mara lodge was an awe inspiring experience. Watching two male giraffes fighting was an unforgettable sight. As you can see it is impossible to pick the most inspirational moment, the whole trip was a dream come true."
"The tour was very well conducted by Malcolm Glaser, our tour guide and Charlie his driver - Malcolm could not do enough for us to ensure that we enjoyed ourselves therefore making the tour a great success.
Mr Trevor Bold
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"An excellent itinerary. Transfers were seamless.
Mr and Mrs Johnson"
"The scenery was amazing throughout the tour, but the two main sights for us were St. Georges cruciform rock church and the Blue Nile falls. Both truly amazing.
Mr David Eyres"
"We had a great holiday. So thanks for your help and advice in putting that together.
Mr. Hazelden"
"An excellent itinerary. Transfers were seemless.
Mr and Mrs. Johnson"
"Seeing animals unique to Madagascar in their natural environment and able to photograph them as they fed and interacted with each other [was inspirational]. The tour guide, Tokey, had an amazing knowledge of all of the wildlife, plants - latin names included - and the history of the country and its people and customs.
Mr Ian Culley"
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