Inspirational seclusion in Nature - the artist's hideaway.

Allow Nature to write your poem, story, song or be the object on your canvas. Let the majesty
of Nature sooth your mind and soul; allow the silence and tranquillity of your surroundings to
wash over you & make you aware of your place in the scheme of Life. We publish this safari as
a 10-day escape, but this is purely due to a previous guest's request. It is entirely customizable
to your needs, interests, preferences and time frame. Whatever you seek, artistically, for body,
mind & soul, you'll find it here in the The Gem of Africa - Namibia!

Not a safari in the true sense of the word, as safari is merely the Swahili word for journey. This
is not a "physical journey", but a safari of the imagination; a journey reserved for mind and soul.

You will be met by your host at Namibia's International airport, and he/she will see you off there
again, 10 days later. The time in between is yours, we cannot give you a day-to-day itinerary, as
we have no idea where your imagination will take you, or your spirit/soul shall wander. We can
merely transport you physically to your choice out of 2 venues offered - or a combination of the
two. The function of the host after that, is solely to be within reach to see that you do receive &
partake of bodily nourishment - which you do not personally have to concern yourself about.

Booking is open from January to December, but the price of this safari will only be valid until 31
October 2008. Departure dates are determined on request with the only restriction being that a
maximum of two guests per booking is allowed. In other words, this safari is available only to a
single guest or a maximum of two guests. (More than that could hardly constitute seclusion!)

Synonymous with the spirit of freedom, the southern Namib desert exhibits this emotion so clearly with the well-known presence of the feral horses. Viewing - normally domesticated - animals roaming free over such a vast area, can at times create an emotion of jealousy or yearning in some individuals.

Still, even such apparent freedom comes at a price. Although the horses, today, do not know about domestication or ownership, their mere survival is a daily struggle.

When the future of these gamboling free spirits seemed to hang in the balance, the concern and dedication of complete strangers intervened, and ensured that life-giving water is now available to them in their arid environment.

But not without a measure of curtailment of their freedom - their roaming is naturally now restricted to be within reach of this gift. Adaptation was almost immediate - nature's lesson in thankfulness - a little give-and-take.

Here, on this soil of the oldest desert on earth, is represented the story of Earth, portrayed through the awesome results of Nature's essential performance.

Experience this timeless desert where the silence of its remote ruggedness, loneliness and desolation sometimes seems absolute to the human ear - yet rings loud and speaks volumes to those who wish to listen.

Seemingly lifeless, the Namib is home to a wide variety of life forms, from the minutest organism to the stately Oryx. Both plant and animal have learnt to tap the "invisible", but powerful, source of the desert to sustain life in all its forms - though hardships and rejoicing.

What better inspiration than the wondrous tree of the Namib, the Welwitschia mirabilis. Not many can face such adverse conditions, and the many knocks received in life, then still get up, adapt, and survive for 2000 years plus!

For an example of how you could combine these venues in order not to be restricted to a single
venue, or because you wish to visit both, please click here. A price for the sample is also given.