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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Windhoek, Namibia
Arrival in Windhoek, Namibia
Guests arrive at Windhoek International Airport and are met by a guide who takes them to the hotel or lodge for check-in. Depending on the time they arrive, the tour will usually begin the next day, as most international flights arrive early in the morning.
- Main Destination:
- Windhoek (City)
- Accommodation:
- Arebbusch Travel Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2-3
Tour of Dune 45, Dead Vlei, Sesriem Canyon and sunset tour of Dune Elim
Tour of Dune 45, Dead Vlei, Sesriem Canyon and sunset tour of Dune Elim
After breakfast, we will depart Windhoek and go to Sesriem, which is 305 kilometers away. The activities include a tour of Dune 45, Dead Vlei, Sesriem Canyon, and Dune Elim for the sunset tour.
Sesriem is also known for Sesriem Canyon, which is about 4 kilometers from Sesriem itself and is the second-most important tourist attraction after Sossusvlei. It is a natural canyon carved by the Tsauchab River in the local sedimentary rock, about a kilometer (0.6 miles) long and up to 30 meters (100 feet) deep.
Dune 45 is a star dune in the Sossusvlei area of the Namib Desert in Namibia. Its name comes from the fact that it is at the 45th kilometre of the road connecting the Sesriem gate and Sossusvlei. Standing over 170 meters, it is composed of 5-million-year-old sand that was detritus accumulated by the Orange River from the Kalahari Desert and then blown here.
- Main Destination:
- Sesriem (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Sossusvlei Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4-5
Swakopmund tour, dolphin cruise and township experience
Swakopmund tour, dolphin cruise and township experience
After breakfast, we depart Sesriem at 8:00 am, having explored the Namibian desert. Our main focus will now be on the cultural experience and game drive we will experience as we continue our tour. The activities in Swakopmund include a township tour, a dolphin cruise, quad biking, and a 30-minute scenic flight tour over dunes.
- Main Destination:
- Swakopmund (City)
- Accommodation:
- Strand Hotel Swakopmund
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Experience Himba culture and Twyfelfontein Bushman paintings
Experience Himba culture and Twyfelfontein Bushman paintings
After breakfast, we depart Swakopmund at 7:00 am. We will drive towards Twyfelfontein, which is 355 kilometers from Swakopmund. We will drive via Brandberg, where guests will see the White Lady rock painting.
Our destination is Twyfelfontein, where we will go and see the Bushman engravings. It is home to one of Africa's largest concentrations of rock petroglyphs. The Desert Adapted Elephant and Nature Drive is a guided tour that can be done either in the morning or the afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Twyfelfontein (Rock Art)
- Accommodation:
- Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
Wildlife in Damaraland
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7-8
Himba cultural tour and game drives at Etosha Park, Okukuejo
Himba cultural tour and game drives at Etosha Park, Okukuejo
We drive from Twyfelfontein via Himba village at Kamajap to experience the Himba culture and learn how they live in their habitat.
At the end of the 19th century, Namibia was plagued by a relentless bovine epidemic. Most of the cattle that the Herero depended on perished, and the community faced a great crisis. Subsequently, they moved south and started to explore different regions to enhance their chances of survival. Still, some members decided to stay and struggle for survival in familiar territories.
It will be a stopover for one hour, and then our trip will continue until we arrive at Etosha National Park. The activities that await guests at Okaukuejo are game drives and game walks or just sitting by the waterhole and watching wildlife come to drink water. This water is very active during the day as many animals frequent it. On a good day, there are chances of witnessing a kill at the waterhole, which is a great opportunity for photos.
All meals will be served at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Western Etosha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Etosha Village
Wildlife in Etosha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Game drives at Etosha National Park, Namibia
Game drives at Etosha National Park, Namibia
At 8 am, we will drive about 150 kilometers to Namutoni, the eastern point of Etosha National Park. Depending on the guide's recommendation, the activities include game drives and game walks where possible.
Mammals that are common to Etosha National Park include the African bush elephant, the Southern white rhino, the southwestern black rhino, the African buffalo, the Angolan giraffe, the southwest African lion, the African leopard, the South African cheetah, servals, caracals, African wildcats, black-footed cats, black-backed jackals, Cape foxes, brown hyenas, spotted hyenas, a variety of mongooses, meerkats, warthogs, zebras, hartebeests, wildebeests, and common elands, among many other species. Etosha National Park has a very large and diverse bird population, and species include vultures, storks, hornbills, waterfowl, falcons, bustards, herons, owls, and many more. Lunch is served at the lodge, and guests will do the activities for the rest of the afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Eastern Etosha National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Mokuti Etosha Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Waterberg Plateau and game drives tour
Waterberg Plateau and game drives tour
We will drive at 8 am to Waterberg, where we will do activities that include a sundowner on Mount Olympus at the edge of the Kalahari and a game drive through the African bush savannah at the foot of the Waterberg. We almost always rub shoulders with rhinos. With a little luck, you will encounter game such as giraffe, oryx, eland, red hartebeest, blue wildebeest, and kudu.
The other activity will be to learn more about the Waterberg battle, which will give an insight into the history of the site of the Battle of Waterberg (1904) and a camp for Herero refugees (1906). These are all events that influence Namibian-German relations till today. Information boards outline and explain the unfolding of the shared history of Herero and Germans.
All meals will be served at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Waterberg Plateau Park
- Accommodation:
- Waterberg Plateau Lodge
Wildlife in Waterberg Plateau
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Departure from Waterberg Plateau Park
Departure from Waterberg Plateau Park
The day will begin with a morning game drive. Then, in mid-morning, we will depart Waterberg Plateau National Park to go to Windhoek with a stop to refresh. The expected time of arrival will be in the afternoon. After check-in, you can spend the rest of the day at the hotel or shop for souvenirs at the markets in Windhoek.
- Main Destination:
- Windhoek (City)
- Accommodation:
- Safari Court Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
End of tour and departure
End of tour and departure
Breakfast is served at the hotel, and check-out will be at 10:00 am, which is the norm for most hotels. Guests who depart today will have their transfers done depending on their departure times. Today, we bid farewell and expect to meet again for other excursions.
- Main Destination:
- Windhoek (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
