$4,697 to $5,537 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Windhoek Arrival
Windhoek Arrival
On arrival at Windhoek International Airport, you will be met by a representative from Olive Grove Guest House for your transfer to the guest house where you will spend your first night in preparation for your Namibian Adventure which begins tomorrow.
- Main Destination:
- Windhoek (City)
- Accommodation:
- Olive Grove Guesthouse
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Travel to Sossuvlei
Travel to Sossuvlei
You will be met by your guide and begin your journey by driving 340 kilometres (211 miles) through the Khomas Hochland mountains and down into the iconic Sossusvlei region. The driving time is approximately five hours. You will spend two nights at the Kulala Adventurer Camp. Dome tents on a slightly raised wooden platform, covered in shade cloth, which are semi-permanent. The dome tents are well ventilated with a mini veranda. Wooden beds with mattress and crisp linen, duvets and pillows and towels and amenities (soap, shower gel and conditioning shampoo) are provided. The camp aims to provide simple camping comfort that is serviced. There is an en-suite bathroom with a flush toilet, basin and shower – with hot and cold running water available.
Dining under the star-filled Namibian sky and watching a rose-red sunset are just a few of the highlights, as is spending unrushed quality time at the towering dunes of Sossusvlei, known for their red coloring in the early morning sunlight.
- Main Destination:
- Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
- Accommodation:
- Kulala Desert Lodge
Wildlife in Namib-Naukluft NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Explore the Dunes
Explore the Dunes
Explore the iconic red dunes and be awed by the desert-adapted wildlife surviving in one of the world’s oldest and most arid
deserts. Enjoy walks as well as scenic day and night drives.
Set on 37 000 hectares of land near the spectacular sights of Sossusvlei, the private Kulala Wilderness Reserve is perfect for taking in the Reserve’s expansive vistas and stark beauty. Desert-adapted wildlife such as ostrich, springbok and gemsbok can be seen on the reserve, as well as smaller creatures like bat-eared fox, black-backed jackal and Cape fox.
- Main Destination:
- Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
- Accommodation:
- Kulala Desert Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Picturesque Swakopmund
Picturesque Swakopmund
Depart camp early and drive through the snaking roads of the Kuiseb Canyon and out onto the expansive gravel plains, arriving in Walvis Bay. From here you will continue north onto the quaint town of Swakopmund. This is a drive of about 5 – 6 hours (approximately 370 km / 230 miles).
Discover the town of Swakopmund and bed down in an iconic hotel that forms part of city’s architectural culture. Namibia’s oldest hotel, and consistently one of the best, the Hansa has retained its 100-year-old charm while providing faultless service and comfort. The bedrooms are spacious and tastefully appointed, with a blend of modern luxury and antique décor. Interesting photographs from the past adorn the walls along the carpeted passages. A short walk will bring you to the heated Olympic-sized indoor public swimming pool, the museum, lighthouse and Kristall Galerie.
Dinner is included tonight, while you will be at leisure for dinner tomorrow.
- Main Destination:
- Swakopmund (City)
- Accommodation:
- Hansa Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Exploring The Coast
Exploring The Coast
Today you will explore the dramatic Atlantic coast and its amazing marine mammals from the port towns of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund.
The cruise takes in the Oyster Platforms, where we learn about the oysters cultivated here – including tasting the delicacies – before moving on to Pelican Point to see the lighthouse, and an area in which three species of dolphins may be encountered, namely the rare endemic Heaviside’s dolphin, dusky, and Atlantic bottlenose dolphins.
Aside from spotting diverse pelagic (ocean-going) birds, pelicans, flamingos, and Cape fur seals, massive sunfish, leatherback turtles, southern right and humpback whales can be seen in season. This activity is rounded off with a private seafood lunch, before returning to the hotel in the late afternoon.
The balance of the day is at leisure and the dinner for your own account.
- Main Destination:
- Swakopmund (City)
- Accommodation:
- Hansa Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Journey to Damaraland
Journey to Damaraland
Continue your journey by road to Damaraland, west of the Brandberg Mountain. This area boasts the largest concentration of black rhino anywhere on the planet outside a national park. This drive is 320 kilometres (200 miles) and approximately 8-hours in duration.
Set in the Huab River valley, Damaraland Camp is situated in arguably one of the most pristine wilderness areas in Namibia. Endless vistas across stark plains, ancient valleys and stunning ochre-purple mountains will be the backdrop during your stay. There are ten large adobe-style thatched units raised off the ground for sensational vistas. Each includes a walk-in dressing room, en-suite facilities and a deck from which to contemplate the desert.
Entertainment while at camp will be in the spacious living area complete with a swimming pool. An open campfire will keep you warm and you can dine traditionally in the boma under clear night skies.
- Main Destination:
- Damaraland
- Accommodation:
- Desert Rhino Camp
Wildlife in Damaraland
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Damaraland
Damaraland
The Torra Conservancy is one of the driest, most desolate yet beautiful regions in all Africa. Its landscape is characterized by dramatic hills interspersed with sweeping valleys and ephemeral riverbeds.
Day game drives, sundowner drives, guided walks (on request) and cultural visits will make up your activities here. Despite its aridity, a surprisingly high diversity of wildlife is found here, including the fascinating desert-adapted elephant, giraffe, gemsbok, springbok and occasional cheetah. Birding is excellent with White-tailed Shrike and Benguela Long-billed Lark common finds.
- Main Destination:
- Damaraland
- Accommodation:
- Desert Rhino Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Travel to Ongava Game Reserve
Travel to Ongava Game Reserve
Today, the drive to Ongava Game reserve is approximately 400km (251 miles and a 5-hour drive), reaching the boundary of Etosha National Park. You will have the opportunity to explore both the Ongava Game Reserve as well as Etosha National Park.
Tucked away in the foothills of a dolomite hill, Ongava Tented Camp is one of Namibia’s best-kept secrets. You will be captivated by the bustling waterhole in front of camp, as the animals file through to quench their hard-earned thirst. Your accommodation will be in one of the eight delightfully rustic en-suite Meru-style tents, built on a raised wooden deck which stretches out over the wilderness. The stone, canvas and thatched main area, with its relaxed swimming pool completes this intimate camp.
Bordering the iconic Etosha National Park and set within its own wilderness haven, you can expect unrivalled game viewing, complemented by the tranquility of a private reserve.
- Main Destination:
- Ongava Private Game Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Ongava Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Game viewing in Etosha
Game viewing in Etosha
Ongava Game Reserve was formed in 1991, when its shareholders converted four unproductive cattle ranches into a highly productive reserve, now home to large concentrations of wildlife. Ongava is home to one of the largest black, and white, rhino populations in Namibia thanks to a successful reintroduction programm.
Etosha National Park takes its name from the world-famous Etosha Pan, one of the largest saltpans in the region. Around the pan, the topography ranges from broad swathes of mopane and tall tree canopies of woodland to open plains and dolomite hills.
Game drives in both reserves deliver a wide variety of wildlife, including the endemic black-faced impala. Their predators, in particular lion, are never far away.
- Main Destination:
- Ongava Private Game Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Ongava Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Back to Windhoek
Back to Windhoek
After breakfast, the drive back to Windhoek will be about 420 kilometers (260 miles). You will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight back home, or let us know if you would like to extend your trip.
- Main Destination:
- Windhoek (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
