Located in southwestern Africa, Namibia boasts a well-developed infrastructure, some of the best tourist facilities in Africa, and an impressive list of breathtaking natural wonders. Visitors can explore the capital of Windhoek and discover the lovely coastal town of Swakopmund boasting remnants of the country’s German influence, reflected in the architecture, culture, cuisine and the annual Oktoberfest celebrations. To properly appreciate this extraordinary country, you will have to venture out of the cities to explore the remarkable natural landscapes Namibia has to offer. These include: the impressive Fish River Canyon; the vast Etosha National Park teeming with abundant wildlife, such as lions, desert-adapted elephants and the Hartmann's Mountain Zebra; the hauntingly beautiful Kalahari Desert; and of course the Namib Desert stretching for over 2000 km along the magnificent Atlantic Coast. Namibia is an ideal destination for travellers seeking an unforgettable African experience in a uniquely beautiful untamed wilderness.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
It is highly recommended that clients obtain comprehensive Travel Insurance cover. Please furnish Epic with a copy of your insurance policy prior to travel.
If you require assistance with travel insurance please click on the following link - Travel Insurance.
- Hospitalisation and Repatriation
- Cancellation and Missed flight connections
- Loss of baggage and loss/breakage of valuables en route
- Loss/breakage of valuables such as cameras
PHOTOGRAPHY
Digital cameras are the best for wildlife, with a good zoom up to 300mm or more. If you have an SLR it is a good idea to bring a point and shoot as back up. Remember to bring plenty of memory cards, spare batteries and battery chargers (Please check that you have all your chargers for cell phones, iPods, kindles, camera and video batteries).
If you need to or are interested in hiring a lense to take with you, here are a couple of websites for you to take a look at:
In the USA - https://www.lensrentals.com
In Australia - https://rentalens.com.au/index.php or http://www.camerahire.com.au/hire/digital-slr
GRATUITIES
Although tipping is not compulsory, if service expectations are exceeded, we recommend the following:
- Airport/Hotel Porters/Bag carriers: USD 2.00 per porter
- Transfer only guides: USD 5.00 per group per transfer.
- Private Safari vehicle Driver-Guide (Full day or multi day): Between USD 15.00 – USD25.00 per guest per day. Hand to the driver/guide directly at the end of the stay. For 4+ guests, a bit less per person is fine since the total adds up.
- Shared Safari Vehicle (game drives with camp guide): Between USD 10.00 – USD15.00 per guest per day. Hand to the driver/guide directly at the end of the stay.
- Local Tour Leaders/Professional Local guides: USD 40.00 per group per day, hand directly to the guide at the end of the trip.
- Butler (if you have one at the lodge): USD 15.00 per guest per day. Hand to the butler directly at the end of the stay.
- General Camp Staff: Between USD 10.00 – USD20.00 per guest per day. This can be placed in a communal tip box or hand to the camp manager at the end of the stay for the staff pool (housekeepers, waiters, back-of-house).
- Community Excursions: USD 10.00 per guest, to be given to the village leader for distribution.
