Summary
Namibia is Southern Africa’s most westerly nation and is home to some of the most beautiful desert plains and sand dunes. This country has a truly unique landscape; completely unlike its neighbours Angola, South Africa and Botswana. Namibia is also one of the largest countries in African, covering 824 000 square kilometres. While it covers a seemingly endless amount of space, at every turn you’ll find yourself facing a truly magnificent sight and rugged beauty. Although Namibia’s desserts may look lifeless, they’re in fact buzzing with life and activity. Home to the African wildlife that tourists travel miles to observe, as well as their very own wild horses and snakes, Namibia has several game reserves for their visitors to visit. The most popular and established being the Etosha National Park where guests can either choose to camp or stay in luxurious accommodation.
Activities
- Hiking
- Game drive
- Bird Watching
- Culture
Physical Condition
- Normal Physical Condition
Connectivity
- WiFi and phone coverage at most lodges
Day-by-day Description
Day 1Windhoek Airport To Hotel Safari
Welcome to Namibia and its capital, Windhoek. Your will be transferred to your Hotel Safari where you will stay in a Double Room with Breakfast.
Day 2Windhoek To Waterberg Plateau
Activities Included
Game driveThis 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. Accommodation in a Double Room with dinner
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Waterberg Plateau National Park, Namibia
Day 3Waterberg Plateau To Etosha National Park
Activities Included
Evening DrivesAfter 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. Accommodation in a Double Room with breakfast and dinner
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Etosha National Park, Namibia
Day 4Etosha National Park
Activities Included
Morning DrivesToday is all about game driving and going in search of the abundant wildlife in the park. Our afternoon will include a stop at the Etosha Pan and many waterholes. This evening you can relax at the floodlit waterhole as the animals make their way to drink after dark. Accommodation in a Double Room with breakfast and dinner
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Etosha National Park, Namibia
Day 5Etosha National Park To Khorixas
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. Accommodation in a Double Room with breakfast and dinner
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Twyfelfontein, Namibia
Day 6Twyfelfontein To Swakopmund
This 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). Accommodation in a Double Room with breakfast and dinner
Day 7Swakopmund
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. Accommodation in a Double Room with breakfast
Day 8 to Day 9Swakopmund To Namib Naukluft National Park
Activities Included
Game driveIt 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. A 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 4×4 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. Accommodation in a Double Room with breakfast x 2 and dinner x 2
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Namib Naukluft National Park, Namibia
Day 10Sesriem To Hardap Region
We 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. Accommodation in a Double Room with breakfast and dinner
Day 11Hardap 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. Accommodation in a Double Room with breakfast and dinner
Day 12Hardap Region To Windhoek
After breakfast we bid farewell to the red sand of the Kalahari and make our way back to Windhoek Accommodation in a Double Room with breakfast
Day 13Hotel Safari To Windhoek Airport
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. Transfer from Hotel To Airport Bon Voyage!
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH), Namibia
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