Best of Namibia

Upon arrival in Windhoek, you will be met and transferred to the Hotel Safari, or similar, for your overnight. With its lingering heritage of German architecture, activities and atmosphere, Windhoek is a city that can be visited throughout the year. The day is spent at leisure. You will be met by your guide at the hotel reception for a briefing around 6:00 p.m. Dinner is on your own.

Meals: None

Lodging: Hotel Safari, or similar

Etosha National Park is one of the most important reserves and game sanctuaries in Africa. Thousands of wild animals such as blue wildebeest, springbok, zebra, kudu, giraffe, cheetah, leopard, lion, elephant, etc. are attracted to the area. The bird-life is prolific with 326 recorded species. Early morning and late afternoon game drives are enjoyed with the evenings spent watching an amazing diversity of animals around the floodlit waterhole bordering your campsite.

Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners

Lodging: camping

Drive through ‘Owaboland’ which consists of communal farming land of the Oshiwambo people. Stop to view a giant baobab tree that once functioned as a church. You will arrive at Ruacana in the afternoon and have time to relax in camp on the banks of the Kunene River.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Lodging: camping

The Epupa Falls are a series of cascades where the Kunene River drops 60m in 1.5km forming a multitude of channels and rock pools. A variety of birds occur in the area.  The night will be spent at an encampment.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Lodging: camping

In the morning you will visit a Himba village for a glimpse into their way of life. The Himbas are a semi-nomadic tribe, who live in scattered settlements throughout the region. They are characterized by their proud yet friendly stature and the women are noted for their unusual beauty, enhanced by intricate hairstyles and traditional dress.  We depart Epupa Falls arriving in Opuwo, the capital of Kaokoland, in the afternoon.  You will overnight at the Ohakane Lodge, or similar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Lodging: Ohakane Lodge, or similar

An early morning drive will take you to your camp in Damaraland, one of last true wilderness areas in Africa. The changing colors of the surrounding landscapes are enjoyed on a guided sunset walk with explanations of the unique flora and geology of the area.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Lodging: camping

Visit the Twyfelfontein area, a UNESCO World Heritage site with over 2000 rock carvings, and walk to view the ancient Bushman rock engravings, Organ Pipes, and the Burnt Mountain.  Camp at the foot of Brandberg Mountain, the highest mountain in Namibia.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Lodging: camping

On your way to Swakopmund, visit Cape Cross Seal Colony, one of the largest mainland seal colonies in the world. Swakopmund, with its German colonial atmosphere, is the principal coastal resort of Namibia. Time is spent at leisure to enjoy the charm of this old town or to undertake one of the many optional activities on offer, such as scenic flights or hot air ballooning (activities booked locally). Dinner is on your own. Overnight accommodations in Guest House.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Lodging: Guest House, or similar

The morning is spent in Swakopmund to enjoy optional activities or just relax in this small town.  After lunch on own account, we depart to the Namib-Naukluft Park.  We spend the night at Gobabeb Research Centre, situated on the Kuiseb River in the central Namib Desert.  In the late afternoon we go on a guided nature walk on the dune belt with the opportunity to spot a range of desert-adapted plants and animals.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Lodging: camping

Today's journey will take you south to the heart of the Namib Desert.  The following morning, depart early for Sossusvlei stopping in the dune belt to enjoy the changing colors of the world’s highest sand dunes. The morning is spent walking amongst the dunes of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. On the way back to our camp, you will enjoy a short hike through the Sesriem Canyon.

Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners

Lodging: camping

Drive back to Windhoek, arriving around 1:00pm. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast