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				Day 4: While enjoying our breakfast peacefully, we will have a good view of the river that attracts plenty of different water birds. Today our drive leads us into the inner section of the park, with high plateaus and a wonderful view over the Richtersveld landscape. We have enough time to stop for some beautiful photos or go on a relaxing walk. Overnight stay: Richtersveld; Chalet at Camp Tatasberg or camping at De Hoop Camp Meals: Full board Day 5: After breakfast the trip leads us further through the wild Richtersveld Park up to the Daba Pass (with fascinating view points) down to Daba River. Driving down the steep pass, we need low range gears to master the extreme decline. All mountain slopes in this area are covered with plenty of Botterboom trees.  These trees look very much like little bonsai trees. Overnight stay: Sendelingsdrift Chalet OR camping Pootjiespram. Meals: Full board Day 6: After breakfast your adventure continues as we cross the Orange River by ferry to Namibia. After border formalities we drive along the river to Felix Unit camp, our base on the river banks. Overnight stay: Felix Unite camp Meals: Breakfast Day 7: After breakfast OPTIONAL we'll paddle peacefully downstream on the tranquil Orange River for about 20 km in twin canoes. Most probably we will see plenty of water birds.  You will be picked up and transported back to the camp. After lunch facultative we continue our journey to the next highlight of our tour, the Fish River Canyon.  In the evening we enjoy a drink near the edge of the world’s second largest gorge and enjoy the sunset. Overnight stay: Chalet at Canyon Mountain Lodge OR camping at Canyon Roadhouse Meals: Full board Day 8: After breakfast our drive takes us via Ariamsvlei (border) back to Upington where we’ll arrive in the early evening. Overnight stay:  Double room Upington Meals: No meals included. Additional Program: 4x4 Training We offer you a basic training in driving a 4x4 vehicle (with diploma) during this tour. We will tell you more about the secrets of handling a 4x4 vehicle in desert conditions. What is possible? What are the limits? You will be very proud when you master your first dune under the guidance of an expert. Participants: minimum 2 people Further notes: Luggage: Only necessary clothes can be taken and must be packed in a soft travel bag. MAXIMUM: 10 kg per person!! All other luggage will be stored safely in Upington. Equipment: All our 4x4 vehicles are in top condition and equipped with GPS, radio and compressor. Our camping equipment is also only the best. The drivers are specially trained. For detailed information and valid price list please contact us at magicdesert@isat.co.za
TOUR 8: Richtersveld and Flowering Namaqualand The Richtersveld National Park is the last inviolate nature reserve in South Africa, maybe because of its extreme isolated location in the far northwest of the country. The park borders on the Orange River, which is also the natural border between South Africa and Namibia. This park is known for its unique landscape and flora. The volcanic mountains bring about the scenic charm, which is further explored in the valleys and plateaus. The flora is represented by an incredible variety of succulents. Some of them are endemic and do not occur in any other place of the world, for example the "Halfmensboom". Curiosity might draw you towards this last, almost untouched part of South Africa. However, this is not easy as this area can only be reached by 4x4 vehicles with appropriate equipment. You are far away from any civilization. Luckily this is not a problem, because we have the necessary equipment and knowledge to offer you an unforgettable adventure. This tour proposal - which can be booked as a Camping or Chalet tour - has many tourist highlights which we will visit: • The Augrabies Falls National Park, with the biggest waterfalls in South Africa. • Namaqualand with its beautiful wild flowers in spring. • The diamond area along the coast at Port Nolloth and Alexander Bay. • The Richtersveld on its own. • A visit to the world’s second largest gorge, Fish River Canyon Tour Program Day 1: We pick you up fully equipped in Upington. We then drive to Augrabies Falls National Park. En route we visit Tierberg Nature Reserve in Keimoes, from where one has a beautiful view over the lush green Orange River Valley. Visiting the water tunnels at Kakamas and paying a visit to the Augrabies Falls, which is the sixth largest waterfall in the world when South Africa's largest river, the Orange River, is in flood, are next on the list. Sightseeing and a game drive to awesome viewpoints like Ararat and Oranjekom on the Orange River Gorge, adds to the adventure. Giraffe, springbok, eland and klipspringer can be seen, while fish eagles and black eagles are common residents. Overnight stay: Augrabies Falls Meals:No meals included as there is a restaurant available. Day 2: After breakfast, we drive via Springbok to Port Nolloth, which lies along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. In early days, this little village became known for its diamond smuggling. We continue our journey further north up to Alexander Bay. From here we take a short drive along the estuary of the Orange River to Brandkaros Camp, where we'll overnight on the banks of the scenic river. Overnight stay: Brandkaros Camp Meals: Dinner Day 3: The gravel road leads us further to Sendelingsdrift. Only a big copper mine exists in this little village and the Park Management Head Office of the Richtersveld National Park is also situated here. After booking formalities, we drive with our 4x4 vehicles over passes and plateaus through the unique and beautiful landscape of the Richtersveld down to the Orange River, where we'll set up camp for the next 2 nights (Camping version at De Hoop)); or further downstream, Tatasberg where we will overnight in lovely chalets (if chalet version is chosen) on the banks of the river. During our refreshing bath in the river, we may be fortunate enough to witness a fish-eagle hunting, or you can always go for an interesting stroll afterwards. Overnight stay: Richtersveld; Chalet at Camp Tatasberg or camping at De Hoop Camp Meals: Full board
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