Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Kalahari
Kalahari
"Welcome to Africa's Best Kept Secret - Namibia."
The Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch - located on the edge of the southern Kalahari in the mixed tree and shrub savannah, the lodge is crisscrossed by huge red sand dunes. We attach great importance to the preservation of nature and its living beings, so you can experience numerous species of animals and plants up close with us. Watch antelopes, springboks, zebras, ostriches, meerkats or cheetahs up close. Or let the authentic Bushmen introduce you to their ancient traditions.
- Main Destination:
- Kalahari Region
- Accommodation:
- Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Kalahari
Kalahari
The Combination Drive is an epic adventure.
Nature drive, Cheetah Excursion and Sundowner on the dune. First a safari through the reserve with a variety of game species such as giraffes, kudus, zebras, oryx, blue deer, eland antelopes and much more. Afterwards you will be in close contact with the fastest land animal on earth. During the Cheetah Excursion, you will learn everything about this fascinating predator and have the opportunity for great photo close-ups. Experience the breathtaking sunset on one of our highest dunes with refreshments and Namibian snacks, while enjoying the silence of the desert and an incredible view into the landscape.
- Main Destination:
- Kalahari Region
- Accommodation:
- Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Swakopmund
Swakopmund
Swakopmund is a coastal city in Namibia, west of the capital, Windhoek. It's sandy beaches face the Atlantic Ocean. Established by German colonists in 1892, the city’s colonial landmarks include the Swakopmund Lighthouse and the Mole, an old sea wall. Next to the lighthouse, the Swakopmund Museum documents Namibian history.
The Dolphin Cruise is an enriching experience - the Atlantic ocean is sprawling with sea creatures big and small and the boat cruise offers an opportunity for you to observe them in their natural habitat.
- Main Destination:
- Swakopmund (City)
- Accommodation:
- The Stiltz
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Swakopmund
Swakopmund
Sandwich Harbour, part of the Namib Naukluft Park, is a place many have heard of but very few have ever visited. The lagoon, salt pans and the bird sanctuary, which form the Walvis Bay Wetlands, are rightly heralded as the single most important coastal wetlands of Southern Africa. Giant sand dunes run straight into the ocean, creating breathtaking sceneries and unique landscapes, just waiting to be discovered!
This natural wonder will surely captivate your heart for years to come.
- Main Destination:
- Swakopmund (City)
- Accommodation:
- The Stiltz
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Palmwag
Palmwag
Grootberg Lodge in the Footprints of Giants - perched high on a ridge on the rim of the Etendeka Plateau this lodge offers superb scenery. The Grootberg is a table mountain in Damaraland, Kunene Region, Namibia with an altitude of 1640 m above sea level. The mountain is of volcanic origin and forms a south-facing, U-shaped plateau above the canyon of the Klip Rivier. The Klip Rivier, is a left tributary of the Ugab. This region is home to the African Desert Elephant and different species of desert roaming animals. You will be taken on a Guided Sundowner Drive - outstanding mountain ranges and sparse vegetation, sets the scene for a beautiful sunset adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Palmwag (Damaraland)
- Accommodation:
- Grootberg Lodge
Wildlife in Damaraland
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Palmwag
Palmwag
We have planned a treat for you - the Elephant tracking gets you out of your comfort zone and get on the trail of the majestic African Desert Elephant. The walk is moderately paced and the tracking is done by trained guides ensuring that you don't lose the trail and you learn about the adaptations that the animals go through in order to not only survive, but to thrive in this harsh environment. Track down one of the most majestic animals in the world.
- Main Destination:
- Palmwag (Damaraland)
- Accommodation:
- Grootberg Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Etosha
Etosha
The Etosha Village, nestled in the spectacular green and gold Mopane forests surrounding Etosha National Park. Etosha National Park is a national park in northwestern Namibia and one of the largest national parks in Africa. The area is home to hundreds of species of mammals, birds and reptiles, including several threatened and endangered species such as the black rhinoceros.
A sundowner drive is the African way of ending a day filled with adventure and travel.
- Main Destination:
- Etosha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Etosha Village
Wildlife in Etosha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Etosha
Etosha
If you visit Africa and don't snap a photograph of the Big5 then you were just not in Africa. Etosha is the best place to have this wish become a reality. Get you cameras ready as you will be spending the whole day in the Etosha National Park on a trailblazing adventure of "waterhole hopping".
- Main Destination:
- Etosha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Etosha Village
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Waterberg Plateau
Waterberg Plateau
Waterberg
One of the greatest attractions in the northern central of Namibia
50 km long and 16 km wide table mountain
Rising from the plains to a height of up to 200 metres
Fascinating geological genesis
Perennial springs on the south-eastern slopes
One of the most diverse flora area in southern Africa (500 species)
Plateau declared as a national park in 1972
Home to rare game such as sable, buffalo, black and white rhino.
Your first experience at Waterberg is a Sundowner Drive so enjoy the red and orange as it sets the horizon on fire.
- Main Destination:
- Waterberg Plateau Park
- Accommodation:
- Waterberg Wilderness Lodge
Wildlife in Waterberg Plateau
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Waterberg Plateau Park
Waterberg Plateau Park
The Rhino Drive
afternoons, 2-3 hours
Round trip through the African bush savannah at the foot of the Waterberg. We almost always rub shoulders with rhino. With a little luck you will encounter game such as giraffe, oryx and eland, red hartebeest, blue wildebeest and kudu.
- Main Destination:
- Waterberg Plateau Park
- Accommodation:
- Waterberg Wilderness Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Windhoek
Windhoek
We hope that our humble portrayal of nature's awesomeness will inspire you to play your part in the preservation and conservation of nature.
"You will never be able to leave Africa," said Africa. "Africa will always be part of you, in the very depths of your head. Our rivers flow tangled on your thumbprint, our drum beats count your pulse, our coast is the silhouette of your soul. "- Bridget Dore.
- Main Destination:
- Windhoek Airport (Windhoek)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
