The Living Desert Offers an Expedition of a Lifetime

From The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens:

PALM DESERT/INDIAN WELLS, CA – The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is sponsoring a trip of a lifetime with the extraordinary opportunity to visit Namibia next Spring, March 16 – 29, 2017.

The two-week adventure will explore the wonders of Namibia with the chance to see some of the amazing landscapes of this unique country and the intriguing animals that call it home, all accompanied by Allen Monroe, President/CEO of The Living Desert.

The itinerary begins in Johannesburg and continues on with travelers visiting Etosha National Park and Ongava Reserve, Namibia’s premiere wildlife parks. From there, guests will visit the Damaraland and Palmwag regions, and Swakopmund (Namibia’s second largest city). The tour concludes at Walvis Bay and then heads back to Johannesburg.

“This trip to Namibia coincides perfectly with our Year of the Cheetah celebrations,” said Allen Monroe, President/CEO of The Living Desert. “Attendees will get to see these remarkable animals in a whole new light and gain an even greater appreciation for the conservation efforts needed to protect them and the abundance of other endangered species living in the region.”

Namibia is home to the continent’s largest population of cheetahs, but they are endangered. Organizations, such as the Cheetah Conservation Fund headquartered in Namibia, are working hard to help save cheetahs from extinction. Tour guests will have the ability to visit the Cheetah Conservation Fund headquarters and become familiar with their efforts and programs.

The adventure also includes a drive to the Desert Rhino Camp, along with visits to other areas with endangered species such as the rare desert elephant, mountain zebra, giraffe, gemsbok, springbok and kudu, among others.

The trip includes internal flights in Namibia, superior accommodations, meals at camps, and all wildlife viewing by 4x4 open vehicles driven by professional drivers and guides. A specialist guide will accompany the group. The package also includes an optional pre-extension to Cape Town, South Africa beginning March 12 and/or a post-extension to Namib Desert of Sossusvlei March 28 – 30.

The Living Desert is hosting an onsite travel informational session on Thursday, November 3, at 4 p.m. for those interested in learning more about this opportunity. For more information about The Living Desert sponsored trips contact the development department at (760) 346-5694 ext. 2163, via email: development@livingdesert.org or online: www.LivingDesert.org.

Image via The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.