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Arrival
Day 1
Adventure awaits
Adventure awaits
Upon your arrival at the Hosea Kutako International
Airport, you will be met in the arrivals hall. After a few formalities,
the adventure begins!
You will drive through the capital city of Windhoek,
and we suggest a stop in Okahandja to visit the
woodcarvers' market. Refreshments or an early
lunch can also be enjoyed in this area before
driving further north to Mount Etjo Safari Lodge.
Drive time is about 3 hours on paved roads, except
for the last 20 km on a good gravel road.
This afternoon, after check-in and settling into your
room, you will be treated to your first Guided
Game Drive from 4-7 pm in an open-sided 4x4
safari vehicle with one of Mount Etjo's professional
guides. It's exciting to imagine what you might see!
You will return to the lodge for dinner, and then you
will have an exciting opportunity to watch some
magnificent big cats up close! You will view Lions
Feeding from a permanent blind structure at 9:15
pm. A great way to end your first day!
- Main Destination:
- Okonjati Game Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Mount Etjo Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Experience Namibian Wildlife at its best
Experience Namibian Wildlife at its best
After breakfast, you will leave Mount Etjo Safari
Lodge and drive north through the towns of
Otjiwarango, Otavi and Tsumeb. You will arrive at
your next destination, Onguma Forest Camp, in time
for lunch. Without any stops, the drive time is
approximately 4 hours, 15 minutes.
This afternoon, after lunch and check-in, you can
enjoy the camp amenities until until it is time for
your Sundowner Drive with one of Onguma's
professional guides on an open-sided 4x4 safari
vehicle in the private Onguma Game Reserve.
- Main Destination:
- Onguma Private Game Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Onguma Forest Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
More safari trails
More safari trails
This morning you will have the opportunity for game
viewing from an Onkolo Hide at the Onguma
Game Reserve. Then, we recommend setting out for
a Game Drive through Etosha National Park. You
can venture into this vast park and explore its epic
waterholes and marvel at the changing landscape
and scenery as you search for wildlife. Game drives
never get old! No one knows what animals you may
find, but hopefully, you'll find lots. Lunch can be
enjoyed at one of the camps in the park, and you
can return to Onguma just in time for another
magical Namibia sunset or at your discretion.
This evening, you will be treated to a Bush Dinner.
Dining in the bush is the quintessential safari
experience. You will get to experience the unique
splendor of dinner under a blanket of a million stars
with the distant cries of animals in the air and the
smells of a fire-cooked meal wafting over from the
pop-up bush kitchen. These are the genuine
moments that make you feel truly connected to the wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Onguma Private Game Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Onguma Forest Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Explore the west side of Etosha National Park
Explore the west side of Etosha National Park
After breakfast at Onguma, you will do another
game drive crossing Etosha National Park from
east to west, arriving at Etosha Oberland Lodge late
afternoon or at your discretion. You can enjoy lunch
at one of the camps in the park.
After check-in you can relax and take in the views
from the deck at the main lodge or enjoy a dip in
the lodge's pool. This is a great place to relax and recharge.
- Main Destination:
- Western Etosha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Etosha Oberland Lodge
Wildlife in Etosha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Get ready for a authentic cultural experience
Get ready for a authentic cultural experience
This morning after breakfast, you will travel about 3
hours and 45 minutes west from Etosha Oberland
Lodge to Grootberg Lodge via Kamanjab. Watch for
the dramatic scenery changes and the wandering
Himbas! If you are interested in learning more about
the Himba tribe, you can make a stop along the way
to visit the Otjikandero Himba Village. Here you
can learn about the culture and practices of the
OvaHimba, such as their beliefs about the Sacred
Fire and the way the red ochre covering known as
Otizje is made and how it is applied, which is what
gives Himba women their distinctive coloring.
After arrival and check-in at Grootberg Lodge, you
can enjoy some lunch and take in the spectacular
views of the Klip River Valley. Later in the afternoon,
you will join one of the lodge's professional guides
for a Scenic Sundowner Drive on the Plateau
before returning to the lodge for dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Kunene Region
- Accommodation:
- Grootberg Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6-7
Explore ancient art and tradition
Explore ancient art and tradition
You will be traveling a short distance today from
Grootberg Lodge to Mowani Mountain Camp on a
scenic road through the mountains and the Huab
River Valley. Drive time is approximately 2 hours, 10
minutes without any stops.
Your 2-night stay at Mowani Mountain Camp
includes all meals, drinks, and activities, so what will
you do this afternoon and tomorrow (Day 7)? It's up
to you!
There's lots to choose from:
Visit Twyfelfontein (UNESCO World Heritage
Site - Rock Art), Burnt Mountain and Organ
Pipes with a lodge guide. Hike through the impressive prehistoric rock art
at Twyfelfontein.
Damara Living Museum Excursion with a lodge
guide.
Join a lodge guide for an Elephant/Nature Drive
departing at 6:30 a.m. for an off-road adventure
exploring the dry Huab River bed in search of
desert-adapted elephants. Keep your eyes open for
giraffe, ostrich, oryx, and springbok. These animals
also frequent this area.
- Main Destination:
- Damaraland
- Accommodation:
- Mowani Mountain Camp
Wildlife in Damaraland
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Pamper yourself
Pamper yourself
Leaving Damaraland this morning, you will travel
west through the Springbokwasser gate of Skeleton
Coast National Park with ever-changing scenery
on your way to Swakopmund. We recommend a
quick stop to visit the Cape Cross Fur Seal Colony
before your next stop in Henties Bay for lunch at a
hotel with a view over the sea. Finally, we
recommend a stop at a shipwreck near the main
road for some photo opportunities.
You should arrive at the hotel in the late afternoon
for check-in. The front desk can assist you with
dinner recommendations and reservations at one of
the great restaurants on the water.
- Main Destination:
- Swakopmund (City)
- Accommodation:
- Strand Hotel Swakopmund
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Explore a sea of sand
Explore a sea of sand
This morning you will head southwest from
Swakopmund through the Namib-Naukluft
National Park, and we recommend a quick stop in
Solitaire, where you can enjoy freshly baked apple
pie or other delicious pastries before departing to
Le Mirage Resort & Spa. On the way, you will cross
the Tropic of Capricorn, and drive through the
Kuiseb Canyon with always changing scenery
where photo opportunities abound. Keep your eyes
peeled for roaming oryx, springbok, ostrich and the
occasional blue
wildebeest.
After check-in, you can enjoy some lunch and relax
by the inviting pool before you head out for some
exploration. There's stunning scenery for miles and
miles in this area. Don't miss the magical Namibia sunset.
- Main Destination:
- Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
- Accommodation:
- Le Mirage Resort & Spa
Wildlife in Namib-Naukluft NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Climb some of the highest dunes in the world
Climb some of the highest dunes in the world
Today, we recommend a visit to Sossusvlei,
Deadvlei, Dune 45, Big Daddy and Sesriem
Canyon. The photo opportunities here are
incredible! Don't worry, you can't get lost here.
There is only one road in and out of the Sesriem
entrance gate. The entrance fee is N$150/person
and N$50/vehicle. Remember to hang on to your
receipt so you can get into the park later in the
afternoon if you would like.
Deadvlei is a white clay basin with petrified trees
estimated to be over a 1000 years old. Walking
distance from the parking area to Deadvlei is about
1.2 km after driving the very sandy gateway;
however, we recommend you take the NWR shuttle
from the Deadvlei parking area to Deadvlei for
N$200, as many people get stuck in the deep sand,
which can be a costly recovery. You will definitely
want to spend some time here hiking up and down
the dunes to get different perspectives. You may
want to climb Big Daddy, which towers over
Deadvlei.
- Main Destination:
- Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
- Accommodation:
- Le Mirage Resort & Spa
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Meet the Bushman
Meet the Bushman
This morning, you will drive southeast, from Le
Mirage Resort & Spa to Bagatelle Kalahari Game
Ranch. This is approximately a 3-hour 30-minute
drive. You will arrive midday and have time for
some lunch and relaxation before your late
afternoon Sundowner Drive & Cheetah Excursion.
Sundowner Drive & Cheetah Excursion
You will board one of the lodge’s game drive
vehicles with a professional guide to experience the
thrill of spotting wildlife amid magical red dunes,
and then enjoy a sundowner atop one.
The Cheetah Excursion gives you the chance to get
up close and personal with the fastest land animal
on Earth. You’ll have an opportunity to shoot
unforgettable photos of these gorgeous, graceful
predatory cats. The Bagatelle Lodge, in collaboration
with the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), is a
recognized site for the conservation of this species.
- Main Destination:
- Kalahari Region
- Accommodation:
- Bagatelle Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Memories to last a lifetime
Memories to last a lifetime
This morning you will walk with the indigenous
people of the Kalahari to their demonstration village
and learn about the ancient traditions and secrets of
their ancestors, get to know their survival skills, and
keep the past alive with them. On the walk, you will
be shown how to collect water in ostrich eggs, how
to set traps, which plants are suitable for medicine,
and how to make pearl and ostrich jewelry. This is a
truly unforgettable experience and a fantastic way to
touch African culture.
This afternoon, it's time to head back to the Hosea
Kutako International Airport in time to make your
departure flight. The drive time to the airport will be
approximately 3 hours.
We wish you safe travels home and hope you will
forever enjoy the incredible Namibia
safari memories you are taking with you!
- Main Destination:
- Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
