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Brandberg/Königstein Summit Ascent – 5 day (from/to
Windhoek)
The description “Ayers Rock of Namibia” for
the Brandberg might be exaggerated, nonetheless is the
Königstein Summit (2573m) of the Brandberg Mountain
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. |
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Min.
/ Max per group: 4-7 pax
Min.
age: 12 years
Scheduled
departures 2008 for Brandberg/Königstein Summit Ascent (or on request):
- 16.04.-20.04.08
- 21.05.-25.05.08
- 18.06.-22.06.08
- 16.07.-20.07.08
- 20.08.-24.08.08
Rates:
N$ 5 505.00 per person
Single
suppl.: N$ 90.00 |
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Itinerary:
[meals: B = Breakfast, L
= Lunch, D = Dinner Dinner] |
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Day 01:
We pick you up at about 10h00 from your accommodation
in Windhoek and continue via Okahandja and Omaruru. We
reach Uis in the afternoon from where it takes us another
hour to Hungarob Gorge, the starting point of our 3-day
hike to Königstein.
Overnight in the gorge (700m above sea level) [LD] |
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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 take a short
rest before continuing for another 300m / 1, 5 hours up
the mountain. We choose a shady spot to have our well
deserved lunch. In the afternoon the terrain gets 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
(2518 m) is the third-highest mountain within the Brandberg
massif.
Walking time: 6 - 8 hrs
Overnight under a thousand stars; 1.300m ascent, 100 m
descent; [BLD] |
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Day 03:
Today the peak is visible for the first time. After a
fairly short ascend of
about 600m we reach the top of the 2.573 m high Königstein
(German
for King’s Stone). For this relatively easy stage
you only have to carry
your water bottle and camera. 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
site.
Walking time: 4 - 5 hrs
Overnight under a thousand stars; ascent/descent 600m,
Königstein Summit 2.573m; [BLD] |
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Day
04:
After 6-7 hours descending walk we return to our starting
point and
continue by car to Uis.
Walking time: 6 - 7 hrs
Overnight at “White Lady Guesthouse Guesthouse”
or similar; descent 1.300m; [BLD] |
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Day 05:
After a hearty breakfast we return to Windhoek.
[B] |
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INCLUSIVE
IN THE PACKAGE:
- One English speaking experienced nature guide/driver
per group
- Free door-to-door courtesy transport in Windhoek City
area only
- All transfers Windhoek – start/endpoint of hikes
- Windhoek
- Program as stated above (incl. one night guest house
accommodation
- double room basis, single
room on request)
- All meals as stated above; during the hike (B= cereals,
coffee/tea, L= bread,
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cheese, salami, D= light cooked meal by our guide
incl. coffee/tea
- All crockery and cutlery
- Hiking permits |
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NOT INCLUSIVE IN
THE PACKAGE:
- Sleeping bags, light iso mattress and back packs (recommended
55 litre plus),
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1.5 ltr water bottle
- Personal insurance (important: medical evacuation)
- Tips
- Alcoholic drinks and beverages |
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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!! |
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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 well balanced 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. |
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Recommendation:
We urgently recommend that comprehensive insurance cover
be
taken out before embarking on the tour to
- make provision for cancellation and curtailment
- medical expenses, emergency evacuation, repatriation
- loss or damage of personal baggage
Safaris Unlimited 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. |
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Force Majeure:
It goes without saying that we do our utmost to conduct
the tour as
described in the program; we cannot vouch for it, however.
Unfavorable weather conditions, organizational problems,
unforeseen events or other factors may force us to change
the course of the tour. We apologies 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). Safaris
Unlimited 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. |
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