Your journey begins…
Explore Namibia and experience our diverse cultures in the regions while visiting the highlights of the country. Meet people and follow their way of traditional living combined with the traditional highlights, Etosha’s wildlife kingdom, the ever-changing landscapes and the world’s highest dunes at Sossusvlei, this is a safari into the heart of Namibia, its people, its wildlife and its land.
Inclusions
Accommodation: As specified
Meals: All meals as specified in the itinerary
Entrance Fees: Etosha National Park, Himba Village, Twyfelfontein, Living Museum of the Damara, Namib Naukluft National Park
General: Information pack, still mineral water on bus, 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 | Wednesday
WINDHOEK
Meet your guide at the airport or at your hotel in Windhoek. Early in the afternoon head out to Katutura, where we mingle with locals at a traditional market and savor “Kapana”, a traditional spicy meat dish prepared over an open fire. Wash down the delicacy at a local “Shebeen” with an ice-cold Namibian beer while appreciating the beat of African music in the background. Bidding farewell to Katutura, we travel to a privately owned craft beer brewery at Roof of Africa to taste a selection of their local beers.
Overnight at Avani Windhoek Hotel.
Day 2-3 | Thursday – Friday
ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
After a hearty breakfast, travel north to the Etosha National Park. The afternoon is devoted to abundant wildlife. Game viewing in the park is primarily focused around the waterholes, ideal places to sit and watch over 114 different game species and 340 bird species.
Late afternoon we will exit the park to our accommodation. The following day we enter the Etosha National Park again, we may encounter animal species we have not seen the previous day. Enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure. An optional open vehicle game drive can be booked with the lodge.
Overnight at Taleni Etosha Village – Breakfast and dinner.
Day 4 | Saturday
KAOKOLAND
We cross the park towards the Galton Gate to explore the north-western parts of the park. We continue travelling north towards the Kaokoland, where we reach our country lodge situated on a hilltop just outside of Opuwo, the bustling capital of Kaokoland. Spend your afternoon at leisure; enjoying the vista from the terrace of your room or from the edge of the pool.
Overnight at Opuwo Country Lodge – Breakfast.
Day 5 | Sunday
KAOKOLAND
Today we explore the local Himba culture. Your hotel has an exclusive agreement with the local authority to visit this traditional homestead.
Accompanied by a guide or interpreter we are able to meet the Himba people where you have ample time to ask questions; interact and photograph one of the last remaining nomadic tribes of Africa. Head back to the modern comforts at our hotel.
Overnight at Opuwo Country Lodge – Breakfast.
Day 6 | Monday
DAMARALAND
After an early breakfast and the cultural highlight we travel further south past the western border of the Etosha National Park to the #Khoadi//Hoas conservancy. The lodge is situated within this concession, which is home to a rich diversity of game, including elephant and lion. During the afternoon, join an optional game drive.
Overnight at Hobatere Lodge – Breakfast and dinner.
Day 7 | Tuesday
DAMARALAND
Our stops for the day include the Petrified Forest and Twyfelfontein UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a visit to the Living Museum of the Damara. Afterwards, we arrive on the banks of the Ugab River, which is home to the elusive desert elephant and our accommodation for the night. After a short journey we arrive on the banks of the Ugab River, arriving at our lodge, where we have the remaining day at leisure.
Overnight at Ondjamba Hills – Breakfast.
Day 8 | Wednesday
DAMARALAND
On an early morning scenic nature drive through the Otjimboyo Concession, head towards the Brandberg. Continue into the dry Ugab riverbed, in which we might encounter the elusive desert elephant. Arriving back at the camp, enjoy the scenery or follow one of the walking trails. A highlight is the sundowner drive that offers you unforgettable photo opportunities of the Brandberg and surrounding landscape.
Overnight at Ondjamba Hills – Breakfast
Day 9-10 | Thursday – Friday
SWAKOPMUND
An early departure takes us through Uis, past the Erongo Mountain range towards Spitzkoppe. Explore the spectacular scenery of the Spitzkoppe and its magnificent boulders. Departing Erongo region, continue traveling west towards the Atlantic Ocean. We arrive in Swakopmund often fondly referred to as the “playground of Namibia”, and enjoy a living desert tour (optional extra).
Overnight at Swakopmund Plaza Hotel – Breakfast.
Day 11 | Saturday
NAMIB DESERT
Head south into the heart of the Namib Desert, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The afternoon can be spent relaxing or participate in optional activities offered by the lodge. Overnight at The Elegant Desert Camp / Desert Lodge – Breakfast.
Day 12 | Sunday
SOSSUSVLEI / NAMIB DESERT
The next day we enter the Namib Naukluft National Park shortly after sunrise. You will be captivated by the Deadvlei surrounded by some of the highest dunes on earth and Sossusvlei, where the dry Tsauchab River ends abruptly amongst dunes. Take the opportunity to walk up one of the dunes to admire the desert landscape. We visit the Sesriem Canyon, before returning to our lodge. The evening is concluded with an exceptional “Namibian braai dinner”.
Overnight at The Elegant Desert Camp / Desert Lodge – Breakfast.
Day 13 | Monday
DEPARTURE
After breakfast, we travel back through an ever-changing landscape of the Naukluft Mountain range, until we reach Windhoek. You will be dropped off at your accommodation of choice, or transferred to the airport for your outward flight.
Breakfast.
