$7,150 to $7,865 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Brandberg
Brandberg
After breakfast you will meet your guide and head to Brandberg. We will have a lunch stop along the way or upon arrival at Brandberg White-lady Lodge. This afternoon we will do a sundowner drive around the Brandberg area and explore the Ugab River. Various mammals and birds are found along the riverbed where they get food and water. Brandberg mountain is the highest mountain in Namibia, measuring 2,573 m (8,442 ft.) at its peak. “Brandberg” is Afrikaans, Dutch and German for Burning Mountain, which comes from its glowing color which is sometimes seen in the setting or rising sun. The local Damara people named the mountain “Dâures”, which also means 'burning mountain'. The area has quite fascinating plants as well, of the 357 species recorded in this area, 11 are endemic to Brandberg.
- Main Destination:
- Brandberg Mountain (Rock Art)
- Accommodation:
- Brandberg White Lady Lodge
Wildlife in Damaraland
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Twyfelfontein Area
Twyfelfontein Area
We will visit the White Lady Rock painting after breakfast. This is a half an hour hike through the Brandberg Mountain. There are about 1000 rock shelters around the Brandberg, and this was home to the San people. Over 45 000 rock paintings have been found and of particular interest is the White Lady Rock painting. While some archeologists in the past concluded that the lady had elements of ancient Mediterranean origin, more recent scholars argue that the painting is from indigenous people with no European links. The white lady is actually a boy covered with white clay while undergoing an initiation ceremony. Others think it is a Shaman. Local guides will take us to the painting. We will then proceed to Twyfelfontein area where we will visit the San (Bushmen) Rock engravings.
- Main Destination:
- Twyfelfontein (Rock Art)
- Accommodation:
- Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Twyfelfontein Area
Twyfelfontein Area
After breakfast, we will explore the Huab and Aba-Huab dry river beds in search of desert adapted wildlife. There are chances of encountering Desert Adapted Elephants, Ostrich, springboks, Oryx, Red Hartebeest among other mammals. Namibian near endemic birds include Benguela Long billed Lark, Damara Red billed Hornbill, Monteiro’s Hornbill among others. Let us have a full day of exploring this area.
- Main Destination:
- Twyfelfontein (Rock Art)
- Accommodation:
- Twyfelfontein Adventure Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Palmwag Concession
Palmwag Concession
After breakfast, we will visit the Petrified Forest before continuing our expedition to Palmwag Concession. The Petrified Forest is a geological formation that happened 280 million years ago. Huge trees were carried by a river and buried here. Sand was deposited around them, creating ideal conditions for the cells of the wood to be replaced by silica and thus became petrified. It is thought these trees are Dadoxylon arberi, the same tree responsible for coal fields in Europe. This is a half an hour walk done by knowledgeable local guides. We will continue exploring the ephemeral rivers.
- Main Destination:
- Palmwag (Damaraland)
- Accommodation:
- Palmwag Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Palmwag Concession
Palmwag Concession
After breakfast, we will visit the Petrified Forest before continuing our expedition to Palmwag Concession. The Petrified Forest is a geological formation that happened 280 million years ago. Huge trees were carried by a river and buried here. Sand was deposited around them, creating ideal conditions for the cells of the wood to be replaced by silica and thus became petrified. It is thought these trees are Dadoxylon arberi, the same tree responsible for coal fields in Europe. This is a half an hour walk done by knowledgeable local guides. We will continue exploring the ephemeral rivers.
- Main Destination:
- Palmwag (Damaraland)
- Accommodation:
- Palmwag Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Hoanib Ephemeral River
Hoanib Ephemeral River
After breakfast, we will drive towards the desert into one of the most important conservation ephemeral rivers in Namibia, the Hoanib River. Being 270 km in length, the Hoanib River goes all the way to the sea and borders northern Damaraland and Kaokoland. There are thriving populations of desert Adapted Elephants, Oryx, Steenbok, Springbok, Black-backed Jackals, Small spotted Genets, Southern Giraffe subs angolensis among others. We will explore this river before checking in at our lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Sesfontein (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Fort Sesfontein Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Hoanib Ephemeral River
Hoanib Ephemeral River
After breakfast, we will drive towards the desert into one of the most important conservation ephemeral rivers in Namibia, the Hoanib River. Being 270 km in length, the Hoanib River goes all the way to the sea and borders northern Damaraland and Kaokoland. There are thriving populations of desert Adapted Elephants, Oryx, Steenbok, Springbok, Black-backed Jackals, Small spotted Genets, Southern Giraffe subs angolensis among others. We will explore this river before checking in at our lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Sesfontein (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Fort Sesfontein Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Private Game Reserve
Private Game Reserve
After breakfast, we will make our way to a private game reserve. As a stopover, lets experience what Namibia has to offer on private game reserves. We will embark on an afternoon sundowner drive around the private game reserve. Wildlife encountered includes the southern giraffe, oryx, leopard, damara dik-dik among others.
- Main Destination:
- Otjiwarongo (City)
- Accommodation:
- Sophienhof Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Windhoek
Windhoek
Today, after breakfast, we will make our way to the Capital city of Namibia, Windhoek. Stroll around the city, explore it at your own pace and comfort. Enjoy the environment. We will then enjoy our dinner at a restaurant. A city tour is still possible depending on your flight times and schedule.
- Main Destination:
- Windhoek (City)
- Accommodation:
- The Weinberg
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Departure
Departure
Your guide will transfer you to the airport for your outbound flight.
- Main Destination:
- Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
