Summary
Explore the highlights of Namibia, visit the Waterberg Plateau, the world famous Etosha National Park for spectacular game viewing. Discover the ancient rock engravings at Twyfelfontein before continuing to the quaint coastal village of Swakopmund, known as the adventure centre of Namibia. Then continue to the Namib-Naukluft National Park to experience the rolling sand dunes and driest desert in the world. Next head to the Hardap Region, one of the most beautiful parts of Namibia.
Activities
- Game Walk
- General Photography
- Hiking
- Scenic Drive
- Game drive
- Culture
Places
- Etosha National Park, Namibia
- Windhoek, Namibia
- Swakopmund, Namibia
- Petrified Forest, Namibia
Physical Condition
- Normal Physical Condition
Connectivity
- WiFi and phone coverage at some lodges
Day-by-day Description
Day 1Windhoek - Waterberg Plateau
Activities Included
Game driveWelcome to Namibia and its capital, Windhoek. This morning, after meeting your crew, we pack our bags into our vehicle and set off for The Waterberg Plateau National Park. Arriving in the early afternoon, our game viewing experience starts immediately with our activity package game drive. The Waterberg Plateau is an impressive sandstone table-top mountain that rises 200m above the surrounding bushveld providing a home to more than 25 species of game and at least 200 bird species.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Waterberg Plateau National Park, Namibia
Available Accomodations
NWR : Waterberg
Waterberg Plateau National Park, Namibia
$0 Per AdultDay 2 to Day 3Etosha National Park
Activities Included
Game driveAfter breakfast, we leave the Waterberg Plateau for Etosha National Park. With vast salt pans, savanna and woodland, Etosha is one of Africa's finest game parks. At 18 000 sq km, it is one of the biggest Parks in Southern Africa. Etosha means “great white area”, which refers to the large dried pan in the middle of the Park. Included Highlight: Afternoon day game drive in Nomad vehicle.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Etosha National Park, Namibia
Available Accomodations
Okaukuejo Camp
Etosha National Park, Namibia
$0 Per AdultDay 4Khorixas - Twyfelfontein
Our final morning in Etosha ends with us making our way to the gate to exit the park. The road today leads us towards the Brandberg / Khorixas area. Today we will explore the Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings and the Petrified Forest in the Kunene Region. This area has been inhabited for 6000 years by the Khoi San. These inhabitants used the site to conduct shamanist rituals. In the process, 2500 rock paintings were created. This site displays one of the largest concentrations of rock petroglyphs in Africa. Also on route, we visit the Petrified Forest, a national monument, comprising of prehistoric tree trunks now fossilised. In prehistoric times huge tree trunks were washed down a river and deposited in alluvial sands, creating this relic. Included Highlights: Petrified Forest, Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Twyfelfontein, Namibia
Available Accomodations
NWR: Khorixas
Twyfelfontein, Namibia
$0 Per AdultDay 5Twyfelfontein - Swakopmund
Activities Included
HikingThis morning we travel from Twyfelfontein via Brandberg to the seaside town of Swakopmund. The Brandberg (Burning Mountains), are regarded as the highest in Namibia and home to the famous White Lady, one of more than 45,000 rock paintings in the area. This morning we will make the 1-hour hike to visit the painting that is said to be around 2,000 years old. (Please be advised that the hike does traverse rough terrain along the gorge of the normally dry Tsisab River). Included Highlight: Brandberg White Lady.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Swakopmund, Namibia
Available Accomodations
Atlantic Villa's
Swakopmund, Namibia
$0 Per AdultBon Hotel
Swakopmund, Namibia
$0 Per AdultDay 6Swakopmund
Today is all about exploring Swakopmund or participating in the many activities on offer in this coastal town. Not to be missed is the selection of famed coffee shops and bakeries that offer a delightful range of treats.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Swakopmund, Namibia
Available Accomodations
Atlantic Villa's
Swakopmund, Namibia
$0 Per AdultBon Hotel
Swakopmund, Namibia
$0 Per AdultDay 7Swakopmund - Namib-Naukluft National Park
Activities Included
HikingIt is an early start today as we leave Swakopmund and head towards the famous Namib Naukluft National Park. We begin our exploration of the desert by joining an expert guide for an educational desert excursion. No visit to Namibia would be complete without a stop at the famous bakery in Solitaire, known for its apple pie – not to be missed. We will enjoy our apple pie and a wonder around this one-horse town before heading to our accommodation for the next 2 nights. Included Highlight: Guided Desert Excursion.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Namib Naukluft National Park, Namibia
Available Accomodations
Desert Quiver Camp
Namib Naukluft National Park, Namibia
$0 Per AdultDay 8Namib-Naukluft National Park
Activities Included
Hiking Scenic DriveA brisk climb up Dune 45 offers us the perfect vantage point to marvel at the changing colours of the desert. Once satisfied we descend this famous dune before catching a 4x4 transfer into Sossusvlei. Here we will spend time on foot visiting the pans at Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. As we leave we will make a short stop at the Sesriem Canyon. Tonight we empty the red sand from our shoes and spend the night under the magnificent desert stars, knowing that we have spent a full-day enjoying the wonders of this harsh land. Included Highlight: Sossusvlei/Deadvlei/Sesriem Canyon.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Namib Naukluft National Park, Namibia
Available Accomodations
Desert Quiver Camp
Namib Naukluft National Park, Namibia
$0 Per AdultDay 9Sesriem to Hardap Region
Activities Included
CultureWe make our way towards Kalkrand, the area is one of the most beautiful parts of Namibia and a must see. Enjoy the beauty of the deep red dunes colours. You may spot several types of antelope’s like the Oryx. You may even spot a meerkat. Included Highlight: Nama Township Tour.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Hardap Region, Namibia
Available Accomodations
Intu Afrika -Zebra
Hardap Region, Namibia
$0 Per AdultDay 10Hardap Region
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Kalahari today as you participate in the various optional activities on offer. Today is for you to enjoy the area. One of the many highlights of the Kalahari is the star gazing and tonight you get the opportunity to view the stars, planets, clusters and depending on the time of month, the moon. Tonight presents itself with a final opportunity to soak in the Namibian sunset on an evening sunset drive with sundowners. Included Highlight: Morning Bushman Walk.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Hardap Region, Namibia
Available Accomodations
Intu Afrika -Zebra
Hardap Region, Namibia
$0 Per AdultDay 11Hardap Region to Windhoek
After breakfast we bid farewell to the red sand of the Kalahari and make our way back to Windhoek.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Windhoek, Namibia
Available Accomodations
Hotel Safari
Windhoek, Namibia
$0 Per AdultDay 12End of Tour
Today our tour comes to an end after breakfast. Take the day to book a city tour of Windhoek or relax at the lodge until your departure flight.
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Windhoek, Namibia
Available Accomodations
Hotel Safari
Windhoek, Namibia
$0 Per Adultkeywords
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