12-Day Big Cat & Calving Safari (Green Season)

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Windhoek city

Upon arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your driver. After a brief introduction, you will begin your transfer into Windhoek, Namibia’s relaxed and charming capital city.

The drive into town takes approximately 40–45 minutes, giving you your first glimpse of Namibia’s wide open landscapes and surrounding mountains. Once in Windhoek, you will check in to your hotel and have time to settle in after your journey.

Dinner this evening can be enjoyed either at your hotel or at one of Windhoek’s nearby local restaurants, offering a chance to sample some of Namibia’s excellent cuisine before your safari adventure begins.

Main Destination:

Windhoek (City)

Accommodation:

Villa Vista Guesthouse

• Mid-range guest house located in Windhoek (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Waterberg & Surroundings

After breakfast, you will meet your guide at the hotel and begin the day with a short city tour of Windhoek, offering a brief introduction to Namibia’s capital and its main landmarks. Afterwards, you will depart for your next destination, a private game reserve bordering Waterberg National Park. During your stay, enjoy guided game drives in search of wildlife, particularly antelope species that are in calving season during the green months, often attracting predators (Big Cats) to the area. You may also explore the park on scenic walking trails, take in the dramatic views from the Waterberg Plateau, and enjoy excellent birding opportunities. An optional visit can also be arranged to the nearby Cheetah Conservation Fund, where you can take part in a cheetah drive and learn about the important conservation work being done to protect these remarkable cats.

Main Destination:

Waterberg Plateau Park

Best Time To Visit July to September (Best wildlife viewing)

High Season June to October (The park gets crowded)

Best Weather May to August (Cooler during the day)

Wildlife in Waterberg Plateau

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloOccasional

HyenaOccasional

White RhinoRare

Black RhinoRare

LeopardVery Rare

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CheetahVery Rare

ElephantNone

LionNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Waterberg Guest Farm

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Waterberg Plateau

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Bwabwata National Park & Mahango Game Reserve

Over the next few days, you will explore the lush landscapes of Bwabwata and Mahango National Parks in northeastern Namibia. During the green season, summer rains transform the floodplains and woodlands into vibrant habitats rich with wildlife. This is also calving season, when many antelope give birth, attracting predators and making December to March an excellent time to see lions, leopards, and other big cats in action.

Enjoy guided game drives through both parks in search of elephant, buffalo, antelope, and abundant birdlife. One afternoon, you will also take a relaxing cruise on the Okavango River, offering beautiful scenery and the chance to see hippos, crocodiles, and wildlife gathering along the water’s edge.

Main Destination:

Bwabwata National Park (Zambezi Region)

Best Time To Visit May to September (Animals are easier to see)

High Season July to October (It never gets crowded)

Best Weather May to August (Less hot)

Wildlife in Bwabwata NP

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

GiraffeOccasional

LionOccasional

ZebraOccasional

WildebeestOccasional

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BuffaloOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahVery Rare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Mahangu Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Mahango GR (Zambezi Region)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Etosha East

Today your journey continues west toward Etosha National Park, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations. You will spend the next two nights on the eastern boundary of the park, an excellent area for diverse wildlife sightings.

During the green season, Etosha transforms as summer rains fill the waterholes and surrounding pans, drawing large numbers of animals to the area. Calving season brings many newborn antelope to the plains, often attracting predators such as lions and other wild cats.

Over the next two days, enjoy game drives through the park in search of elephants, giraffes, zebra, antelope, and a variety of predators, while keeping an eye out for the many young animals that make this time of year especially rewarding.

Main Destination:

Etosha National Park

Best Time To Visit May to October (Animals come to water)

High Season July to November (The park gets crowded)

Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Etosha NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Black RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

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HyenaOccasional

White RhinoVery Rare

LeopardVery Rare

CheetahVery Rare

BuffaloNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Mushara Bush Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Etosha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Etosha South

Today is spent exploring Etosha National Park with a full-day game drive as you travel through the park’s vast landscapes, stopping at waterholes and open plains in search of wildlife. During the green season, the bush is lush and fresh after the summer rains, attracting large numbers of grazing animals that feed on the new vegetation.

Tomorrow enjoy both morning and afternoon game drives into the park. With wildlife spread across the plains and around the waterholes, there are excellent opportunities to see elephants, giraffe, zebra, antelope, and predators moving through the thriving landscape. This time of year is particularly rewarding as many young animals can be seen alongside their herds.

Main Destination:

Etosha National Park

Accommodation:

Toshari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located outside Etosha NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Otjiwarongo

Today you will depart Etosha National Park and begin your journey south toward Windhoek. Along the way, you will stop at Otjiwa Safari Lodge, located roughly halfway between Etosha and the capital, set within a beautiful private reserve.

Upon arrival, you can enjoy a variety of activities offered by the lodge, such as game drives or nature walks in the reserve. Alternatively, an optional stop can be arranged en route to visit a traditional Himba village, offering a unique opportunity to learn about the culture and daily life of one of Namibia’s most iconic communities. The evening can then be spent relaxing at the lodge and enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

Main Destination:

Otjiwa Game Farm

Accommodation:

The Otjiwa Collection - Eagle's Rest Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Otjiwa Game Farm

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Back to Windhoek

This morning you may enjoy a relaxed start to the day, with the option of taking part in a morning activity at the lodge before checking out. Afterwards, you will begin your journey back to Windhoek.

Your guide will transfer you to Hosea Kutako International Airport in time for your departure home. Your safari comes to an end after a memorable journey through Namibia, filled with incredible wildlife sightings, big cats, and the many newborn animals that make the green season such a special time to travel.

Main Destination:

Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.