15-Day Uncharted Namibia

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

Windhoek

On arrival in Windhoek, you will be met by your Pictus Safaris representative and you will transfer to your comfortable local hotel. After a long inbound flight, the remainder of the day is set aside for rest and relaxation. There will be a pre-tour briefing in the hotel before dinner.

Main Destination:

Windhoek (City)

Accommodation:

Arebbusch Travel Lodge

• Mid-range hotel located in Windhoek (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nkasa Rupara National Park

This morning, you will transfer to Windhoek's second airport, Eros, for your scheduled domestic flight northeast to Katima Mulilo, near the Zambian border. Here, you will meet our closed 4x4s for your transfer to the beautiful Nkasa Rupara National Park.

You will arrive at your superb lodge in time for a late lunch, and you will begin your safari shortly thereafter with an afternoon game drive. This is a little-visited area but, nestled along the upper reaches of the Okavango, the game-viewing here can be truly superb. The thick grasses protect populations of red lechwe and sitatunga, the waterways support families of spotted-necked otters, and the surrounding savanna is frequented by herds of elephants and buffalos. The birding is also superb, both for waterfowl and savanna species.

After returning to the camp for dinner, you will have the rare privilege of heading out on a night drive in the Zambezi Region, targeting species as rare as aardvark and caracal.

Main Destination:

Nkasa Rupara National Park (Zambezi Region)

Best Time To Visit July to September (The roads are less wet)

High Season July to November (The park never gets crowded)

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

Wildlife in Nkasa Rupara NP

ElephantCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LionOccasional

ZebraOccasional

WildebeestOccasional

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HyenaOccasional

GiraffeRare

LeopardVery Rare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Nkasa Lupala Tented Lodge

• Luxury lodge bordering Nkasa Rupara NP (Zambezi Region) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nkasa Rupara National Park

You will have a full day today to explore Nkasa Rupara today and search for its most enigmatic wildlife. Wildlife densities may be lower here than in nearby Botswana, but the cast of species is similar. Charismatic predators including leopards, lions, cheetahs, and wild dogs pass through, and unusual resident antelope include puku, sable, and roan. Nkasa Rupara is best known, though, for its lovely herds of elephants. You will combine an afternoon game drive with a boat trip on the river to view these gentle giants as they come to drink.

Again, you will head out on a night drive this evening, with a focus on big cats. Past visitors to Nkasa Rupara have even been lucky enough to spot ground pangolins, so you will keep your eyes peeled!

Main Destination:

Nkasa Rupara National Park (Zambezi Region)

Accommodation:

Nkasa Lupala Tented Lodge

• Luxury lodge bordering Nkasa Rupara NP (Zambezi Region) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Bwabwata National Park

If time allows you will enjoy a final morning game drive in Nkasa Rupara today before transferring by road to Bwabwata National Park, which dominates this corner of Namibia. You will be arriving in time for a late lunch. You will have some time to settle into your lovely tented lodge before heading out on an afternoon game drive.

The waters of the Kwando River support the highest density of predators in this part of Namibia, and this is a particularly productive area for wild dogs. Your drive will be sure to pass by Horseshoe Lagoon, a known hotspot for these charismatic predators, as well as several other productive areas for cheetahs, lions, and even leopards. As we drive, sightings of elephants, buffalos, greater kudus, sables, and more are likely, as well as some superb birding. Thereafter, you will return to camp for dinner and some rest.

Main Destination:

Bwabwata National Park (Zambezi Region)

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

High Season October to March (The park never gets crowded)

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

Wildlife in Bwabwata NP

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

BuffaloOccasional

ZebraOccasional

WildebeestOccasional

HyenaOccasional

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GiraffeVery Rare

LionRare

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Nambwa Tented Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Bwabwata NP (Zambezi Region)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Bwabwata National Park

Your full day is spent enjoying Kwando Core Area on morning and afternoon game drives today. You will explore this area at a relaxed pace, allowing for ample photographic opportunities and birding. The waterway is the centerpiece of this remarkable area. You will comb the thick grasses close to the river to maximize your chances of spotting not only large herds of elephants but also lions, leopards, and wild dogs.

After your afternoon game drive, you will return to camp for dinner and some rest.

Main Destination:

Bwabwata National Park (Zambezi Region)

Accommodation:

Nambwa Tented Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Bwabwata NP (Zambezi Region)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Bwabwata National Park

This morning, you will head west, taking the main road through the Caprivi Strip to the far western end of Bwabwata and the Mahangu Core Area. This area might lack the predator densities of Kwando but makes up for it with higher densities of general game, and some superb birding.

After a chance to settle in, an afternoon game drive will focus on unusual ungulate species, including roan, tsessebe, and sable, as well as small mammals and birds. If you are lucky, a pack of wild dogs may enter the park from neighboring Botswana during your stay. There is always the chance of a nomadic cheetah or leopard crossing your path.

After your afternoon game drive, you will return to the lodge for dinner and some rest.

Main Destination:

Bwabwata National Park (Zambezi Region)

Accommodation:

Mahangu Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Mahango GR (Bwabwata NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Bwabwata National Park

Your full day is spent exploring the savanna and grasses on the banks of the Okavango today. You will have plenty of time to explore this area on morning and afternoon game drives, focussing as you see fit on big cats, antelope, elephants, or birds. This area can be particularly productive for large herds of buffalos, with their presence often making for excellent photographs. After a full day, you will return to the lodge for some rest.

Main Destination:

Bwabwata National Park (Zambezi Region)

Accommodation:

Mahangu Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Mahango GR (Bwabwata NP)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Khaudum National Park

You are truly in the wilderness now! Khaudum National Park is probably Namibia's most remote destination, and one we are proud and excited to show you. Your first day will be spent navigating the deep sand of the north to make it to the northerly Khaudum Campsite, your base for the next four nights.

Your evening game drive will begin to reveal the isolation that makes Khaudum special. Contiguous with the game-rich areas of northern Botswana, Khaudum is home to many species rarely seen elsewhere in Namibia. Tsessebe, roan, and sable are all present in good numbers, and large predators use the sand roads as arterial routes, so sightings of lions and African wild dogs are surprisingly common. The elephants here have a reputation for grumpiness—one that is well-deserved—but keeping one's distance can lead to some magical encounters.

Main Destination:

Khaudum National Park

Best Time To Visit June to September (Animals come to water)

High Season July to November (The park never gets crowded)

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

Wildlife in Khaudum NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

LionOccasional

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HyenaOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

BuffaloNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Khaudum NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Khaudum National Park

After a final morning game drive in Khaudum, you will head south to your comfortable lodge accommodation. The sand throughout the park can be deep and difficult to navigate, so you should expect to make slow progress today, arriving at your accommodation by late afternoon.

Main Destination:

Khaudum National Park

Accommodation:

Tsumkwe Country Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Khaudum NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Otjiwarongo

Your full day is spent traversing westwards today across the sparse but scenic landscape of Namibia. Your drive will be taken at a relaxed pace, stopping regularly to stretch your legs and take photographs. By mid-afternoon, you will arrive at your comfortable accommodation, which has several game species, including giraffes, present on the hotel grounds.

Main Destination:

Otjiwarongo (City)

Accommodation:

Otjibamba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Otjiwarongo (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Windhoek

Your final full day is spent on the road today, returning you to Namibia's capital Windhoek. You are likely to arrive in the city by early afternoon, so you may opt to depart on an evening flight from Windhoek. If not, you will spend your final night at a comfortable lodge in the city.

Main Destination:

Windhoek (City)

Accommodation:

Arebbusch Travel Lodge

• Mid-range hotel located in Windhoek (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of Tour

This morning, you will transfer back to the airport for your homeward flights.

Main Destination:

Windhoek (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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