| 5 day Brandberg Ascent in Namibia | | Print | |
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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: Day 02: Day 03: Day 04: Day 05: Safari Facts Important notes: A single supplement is available on this trip @ EUR 10 Departures 2012: on request. Please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your preferred hiking dates. 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 |
