Your journey begins…
The utmost luxury of travel and accommodation! Be captivated by the highest dunes on earth, explore the hidden treasures of Damaraland before being immersed into the wildlife haven of the Etosha National Park. End the Adventure at the AfriCat Foundation.
Inclusions
Accommodation: As specified
Meals: All meals as per itinerary
Entrance Fees: NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namib Naukluft National Park, Twyfelfontein, Etosha National Park
General: Tourism levy and government taxes where applicable , 24 hour medical evacuation insurance
Green Seat: Bishop Kameeta Kindergarden; Otjimboyo Conservancy
Exclusions
All international / domestic flights and taxes
Visas
Travel and personal accident insurance, Personal expenses
Excursions / activities not specified
Gratuities
Day 1
WINDHOEK
Upon arrival at the International Airport, collect your vehicle and travel through mountainous terrain to Windhoek. The breathtaking view and beautiful garden let you unwind and relax after the long flight. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure or explore the city centre
Overnight at Heinitzburg Hotel.
Day 2-3
NAMIB DESERT
This morning you travel via endless plains and alongside stunning mountain ranges into the Namib Desert, the oldest desert in the world. Your lodge is nestled on the Southern border of the NamibRand Nature reserve and offers a stunning panoramic desert landscape view. With luxury luxurious explorer styled tents situated on top of boulders. Offering a spa facility, fitness centre and an infinity pool to cool off during the intense heat filled hours of the day. Additional outdoor excursions include a daily scenic sunrise drive, several activities such as group yoga, electric bike tours, open-air cinema, stargazing and horseback riding.
Overnight at Sonop by Zannier – Fully inclusive.
Day 4-5
SOSSUSVLEI
After a hearty breakfast, travel the short distance to your lodge, exclusively situated near the gate to 2 of Namibia’s most celebrated attractions: Sossusvlei, with some of the highest dunes on Earth, and ancient camelthorn trees at Deadvlei. You have the rest of the day to relax at leisure.
andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge – Fully inclusive.
Day 6-7
SWAKOPMUND
Today calls for an early rise as a lodge ranger takes you to experience the Sossusvlei and Deadvlei area during sunrise when the light paints the dunes and desert palette into deep red, apricot and purple – from Sossusvlei visit Deadvlei, a surreal white clay pan surrounded by great dunes and dotted with age-old Camelthorn trees. After checking out you continue via the Namib Naukluft Park to Swakopmund, a tranquil coastal town situated between the Namib Desert and the Atlantic Ocean. A variety of optional activities are available.
On day 2, you head out to explore its contrast and unique scenery on a guided Sandwich Harbour 4×4 Excursion. You drive to Walvis Bay where you are picked up by your guide in a 4×4 vehicle and are taken past the Saltpans, the Kuiseb River Delta towards Sandwich Harbour, and – if weather and tides allow for it – the Sandwich Harbour Lagoon.
You have plenty of time to stop and take pictures and to enjoy the beautiful and unique scenery of one of the most spectacular areas in Namibia. The “roaring” dunes and lookout spots are a highlight of every tour. Lunch is served on a protected beach setting. You return between 14.30pm and 5pm.
Overnight at Strand Hotel Suite – Breakfast.
Day 8-9
DAMARALAND
On long yet exciting and scenic roads takes you further north, towards the breathtaking mountainous region of Damaraland, the home to the exclusive desert elephant, the black rhino and free-roaming antelope species. A not- to-be-missed attraction on the way is the picturesque Brandberg, Namibia’s highest mountain. Your lodge is situated in the midst of huge granite boulders with awesome views of the surrounding terrain.
After a delightful early breakfast, you explore one of southern Africa’s largest open-air museums at Twyfelfontein, featuring more than 2 500 exceptional Bushmen engravings. Upon your return to the lodge, you will embark on an unforgettable afternoon nature drive in search of the desert elephants.
Overnight at Onduli Ridge – Fully inclusive.
Day 10
ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast travel to the famed Etosha National park, home to 114 different game as well as 340 different bird species. Your camp for the next two nights is situated in the Ongava Private Game Reserve, bordering the national park.
Should time permit you can already embark on an afternoon sundowner game drive or simply spend your afternoon relaxing and unwinding after an adventure filled day.
Overnight at Anderssons at Ongava – Fully inclusive.
Day 11-12
ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy an early morning breakfast and enjoy full-day drives taking your through all corners of the Etosha National park, travelling from west to east. You ample time for extensive game viewing experiences.
The park’s waterholes support a diversity of mammals and birds, including species such as black-faced impala, cheetah, and Namibia’s smallest antelope, the Damara dik-dik. Shortly before sunset, you travel back to your lodge.
Overnight at Onguma, Camp Kala – Breakfast, lunch, dinner and an activity.
Day 13-14
AFRICAT FOUNDATION
Proceed south to the home of the AfriCat Foundation, which rests at the foot of the Omboroko Mountains. The activities at Okonjoma can delight and educate even the most experienced of travellers. You can witness some of the foundations’ work, which is committed to researching and rehabilitating Namibia’s threatened wild cat populations.
Activities include nature drives, AfriCat project, leopard tracking, a leopard feed, a bushman walk or the night feeds of nocturnal wildlife.
Overnight at Okonjima Bush Suite – Fully inclusive.
Day 15
DEPARTURE
Start the day with a scenic morning walk, and, after a leisurely breakfast, return to Windhoek where you will arrive in the early afternoon.
Breakfast.
