Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival In Namibia | Transfer To Hotel In Windhoek
Arrival In Namibia | Transfer To Hotel In Windhoek
On arrival in Namibia, you will be welcomed and picked up by our Kubwa Five Safaris guide who will be holding an A4 paper with your name printed on it at Windhoek’s Hosea Kutako International Airport.
You will have a short time to change money if necessary, before being transferred to your accommodation in Windhoek.
On arrival, you will check into your hotel and relax.
Dinner and overnight at The Weinberg Hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Windhoek (City)
- Accommodation:
- The Weinberg
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer To Mariental | Game Drive In Kalahari Desert
Transfer To Mariental | Game Drive In Kalahari Desert
After breakfast, you will be transferred south towards Mariental.
We'll cross Rehoboth, the traditional home of the Baster people. The Basters migrated north from the Cape and settled in this fertile area in the 1870s. Their name derives from the word “bastard” and refers to their “mixed blood” (European and Khoikhoi)—far from being insulted by such a reference, the Baster people are very proud of their heritage.
You will be driven to the Kalahari Desert, located in eastern Namibia on the border with Botswana. You will have an evening game drive in the park.
Despite being a desert, the Kalahari is home to a great variety of desert-adapted plants, insects, and animals, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, hyenas, rhinos, and venomous snakes.
Dinner and overnight at Kalahari Anib Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Mariental (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Kalahari Anib Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Travel To Namib-Naukluft National Park | Sossusvlei | Relax In The Evening
Travel To Namib-Naukluft National Park | Sossusvlei | Relax In The Evening
After a leisurely breakfast, you will head over the mountains to reach the Namib Desert this afternoon.
We'll cross Maltahöhe which lies on the edge of the Swartland escarpment, a gateway to the wonders of the west with a predominantly Nama population.
Once off this village, we will be on a gravel road that extends into the desert, where we can enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Zaris Pass. Enjoy lunch en route to the Sossusvlei area which is within the Namib-Naukluft National Park.
On arrival, you will check into your lodge and do some relaxing for the rest of the day.
Dinner and overnight at Le Mirage Resort & Spa.
- Main Destination:
- Namib-Naukluft National Park (Namib Desert)
- Accommodation:
- Le Mirage Resort & Spa
Wildlife in Namib-Naukluft NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari | Tour Sossusvlei | Visit Dead Vlei | Hike Sesriem Canyon
Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari | Tour Sossusvlei | Visit Dead Vlei | Hike Sesriem Canyon
After a leisurely breakfast, you will head over the mountains to reach the Namib Desert this afternoon.
We'll cross Maltahöhe which lies on the edge of the Swartland escarpment, a gateway to the wonders of the west with a predominantly Nama population. Once off this village, we will be on a gravel road that extends into the desert, where we can enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Zaris Pass.
Enjoy lunch en route to the Sossusvlei area.
Sossusvlei is where you will find the iconic red sand dunes of Namibia. The clear blue skies contrast with the giant red sand dunes to make this one of the natural wonders of Africa and a photographer's heaven.
Aside from the attractions at Sossusvlei—Dune 45, Hiddenvlei, Big Daddy and Deadvlei—other attractions in the area include the Sesriem Canyon and Namib-Naukluft National Park.
Climb the dunes to look out over the desert and see the combination of the sand ridge and silhouetted acacia tree
Dinner and overnight at Le Mirage Resort & Spa.
- Main Destination:
- Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
- Accommodation:
- Le Mirage Resort & Spa
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Travel To Swakopmund | Visit The Museum | Leisure In The Afternoon
Travel To Swakopmund | Visit The Museum | Leisure In The Afternoon
After breakfast, you will proceed to Swakopmund. Traveling north, you'll cross the Namib-Naukluft National Park stopping at a water hole where you may encounter hardy desert species. Oryx, springbok, and ostrich shimmer and distend in the heat haze appearing much larger than they are.
After a day out in the desert, you will reach the coastal town of Swakopmund this afternoon. It is a historical desert town, surrounded by desert and sea is a popular holiday destination with a Bavarian flare!
You can use the afternoon for leisure and engage in optional activities such as quad biking on the dunes, sky-diving, etc. You'll visit the museum, the crystal gallery, or art galleries.
Dinner and overnight at Swakopmund Guesthouse.
- Main Destination:
- Sesriem Canyon (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Swakopmund Guesthouse
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Visit Walvis Bay | Marine Cruise | An Exhilarating Dune Drive In Sandwich Harbour Area | Birding
Visit Walvis Bay | Marine Cruise | An Exhilarating Dune Drive In Sandwich Harbour Area | Birding
After breakfast, you will go to Walvis Bay, which has been a haven for sea vessels because of its natural deep water harbour.
Being rich in plankton and marine life, these waters draw large numbers of whales attracting whalers and fishing vessels.
From the Walvis Bay Yacht Club, board the catamaran and spend the morning exploring the bay area, which is home to a great variety of birdlife, Seals and three different types of dolphins may be encountered.
These are the heavy side dolphins, which are the most prolific in being endemic to the coast of Namibia, dusky dolphins and Atlantic bottlenose dolphins.
The larger mammals, like the Southern right whale and the humpback whales may be spotted with a bit of extra special luck.
Depart for an exhilarating dune drive in the Sandwich Harbour area for breathtaking panoramic views of the picturesque dunes engulfed by the sea. The area hosts upwards of 70000 birds.
Dinner and overnight at Swakopmund Guesthouse.
- Main Destination:
- Swakopmund (City)
- Accommodation:
- Swakopmund Guesthouse
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Travel To Twyfelfontein | Visit Cape Cross Seal Colony | Visit Organ Pipes | Visit Burnt Mountain
Travel To Twyfelfontein | Visit Cape Cross Seal Colony | Visit Organ Pipes | Visit Burnt Mountain
After breakfast, you will leave for Twyfelfontein into Damaraland (Kunene Region), a sparsely populated part of Namibia, an area of stunning scenic beauty and home to the desert-adapted elephant.
Twyfelfontein is home to one of the largest collections of rock-art engravings found in Southern Africa. In 2007 UNESCO declared Twyfelfontein or /Ui-//aes as Namibia's first World Heritage.
We'll travel across the rugged expanse of Damaraland, passing the Brandberg mountain complex and the highest peak in Namibia (the Konigstein at 2573 meters above sea level). Lunch en route.
You will visit Cape Cross Seal Colony, home to one of the world's largest Cape fur seal populations. The reserve is located along the Skeleton Coast, approximately 60 kilometers north of the town of Swakopmund.
We'll also visit the Organ Pipes, located in a small ravine. Close by is the Burnt Mountain, which appears to have been literally burned by fire.
Dinner and overnight at Twyfelfontein Country Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Walvis Bay (City)
- Accommodation:
- Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Nature Drive In AbaHuab River Bed | Explore Wildlife Of Damaraland | Explore The Rock Engravings
Nature Drive In AbaHuab River Bed | Explore Wildlife Of Damaraland | Explore The Rock Engravings
After breakfast, we explore the beauty and wildlife of Damaraland on a nature drive in the dry Aba-Huab River Valley with the possibility to encounter desert-adapted wildlife such as springbok, oryx, elephants, etc. "Desert" elephants migrate long distances in search of food and water. They are one of only two populations of “desert” elephants in the world (the other is in Mali).
After lunch, explore the rock engravings at Twyfelfontein where Bushman communities engraved and painted over 2500 pictures some 6000 years ago.
The name Twyfelfontein is Afrikaans for “doubtful fountain” a reference to the small fountain located in the area. The farmer who purchased this land doubted that the fountain could produce enough water to support the variety of games depicted in the engravings.
Dinner and overnight at Twyfelfontein Country Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Twyfelfontein (Rock Art)
- Accommodation:
- Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
Wildlife in Damaraland
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Travel To Opuwo (Kunene region) | Game Drive In Etendeka Plateau Area
Travel To Opuwo (Kunene region) | Game Drive In Etendeka Plateau Area
After breakfast, you'll head north to Opuwo. Opuwo is situated in the northwest of Namibia and is the capital of Kunene region.
In Opuwo ancient traditions and modern times meet, as Opuwo is the centre of the Himba culture. Opuwo, meaning "finished" or "up to here and no further", is a true frontier town and is a crazy, dusty, noisy, colorful and chaotic blend of cultures.
We'll cross northern Damaraland, which is stunningly beautiful with flat-top mountains and rock-strewn valleys. In the Etendeka Plateau area, one finds the desertadapted elephant as well as mountain zebra, giraffe, kudu, springbok, oryx, and ostrich. With the break-up of the supercontinent, Gondwanaland—150 million years ago—masses of lava poured out over this area.
Subsequent erosion has resulted in this striking landscape—strewn with red boulders and dotted with strange, desert-adapted plants. We may encounter Herero and Himba settlements. Lunch en route.
Dinner and overnight at Opuwo Country Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Opuwo (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Opuwo Country Lodge
Wildlife in Kaokoland
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Travel To Epupa Falls | Visit Himba Village
Travel To Epupa Falls | Visit Himba Village
After breakfast, you will travel to Epupa Falls. The falls are created by the Kunene River in the Kaokoland area of the Kunene Region.
This beautiful valley has been home to Himba families for centuries, visit the falls to explore the spectacular scenery. A few baobabs cling precariously to the rocks above the gorge, belying the peaceful atmosphere, mountains, and makhani palm forest surrounding the Kunene River.
After lunch, we'll visit a Himba village to learn more about the culture of the Himba and Herero people. The Himba are nomadic herdsmen so you may find some of the villages empty as they move depending on the availability of grazing for their cattle.
The Himba are proud, beautiful people with aristocratic features. The women rub a mixture of animal fat and ochre (the powder from a crushed, red stone) onto their skin and braid their hair into ceremonial styles.
Dinner and overnight at Omarunga Epupa-Falls Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Epupa Falls (Kaokoland)
- Accommodation:
- Omarunga Epupa-Falls Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Travel To Western Etosha National Park | Game Drive
Travel To Western Etosha National Park | Game Drive
Have an early morning breakfast, then travel to Etosha National Park. The park offers abundant game-viewing opportunities.
You'll have lunch en route to Hobatere Lodge. Time permitting, we'll undertake the first game drive in Etosha, one of the largest national parks in Africa, going to the lodge at sunset. The park cannot support the large herds of game found in East Africa, but it has a diversity and haunting quality that few parks can match.
Etosha National Park covers an area of approximately 22270sq km and is home to around 114 mammal species, 340 bird species, 110 reptiles, 16 amphibians, and even a fish.
Dinner and overnight at Hobatere Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Epupa Falls (Kaokoland)
- Accommodation:
- Hobatere Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Travel To Southern Etosha National Park | Game Drive
Travel To Southern Etosha National Park | Game Drive
Enjoy an early morning breakfast before we head into the park (via the Galton Gate) for a full day of game viewing, as we move across the park to reach Okaukuejo camp.
A packed lunch will be enjoyed along the road. The park is home to 4 of the Big Five (elephant, lion, leopard, and black rhino). Its waterholes support a rich diversity of birds and mammals, including rare species such as black-faced impala, cheetah, and Namibia’s smallest antelope, the Damara dik-dik.
The dry season (May to Oct) is a particularly rewarding month for game viewing as the rainwater has dried up and the game is forced to rely on the life-supporting waterholes.
But the rainy season (Nov to April) has its delights, as it is the peak calving season in the park. Young springbok, zebra, and wildebeest gambol across the plains, trying to get their legs under control, while flocks of flamingoes, ducks, and waders arrive to breed in the nutrient-rich saline pans.
Dinner and overnight at Okaukuejo Resort.
- Main Destination:
- Etosha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Okaukuejo Resort
Wildlife in Etosha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Travel To Eastern Etosha National Park | Game Drives
Travel To Eastern Etosha National Park | Game Drives
Today we'll again have a game drive in Eastern Etosha National Park for a full-day safari. Enjoy the wonderful opportunity to explore the Etosha National Park with its abundance of wildlife.
We may encounter animal species we have not seen in the previous days, and we look forward to any new surprises at the different waterholes we visit. The day is devoted purely to the abundant wildlife found in the Etosha National Park, which surrounds a parched salt desert known as the Etosha Pan.
Dinner and overnight at Mokuti Etosha Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Etosha National Park
- Accommodation:
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Mokuti Etosha Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Full-Day Game Drive In Eastern Etosha National Park
Full-Day Game Drive In Eastern Etosha National Park
After breakfast, you will head out for a full day game drive in Eastern Etosha National Park all over again. You will have a morning game drive with the hope of seeing wildlife not previously encountered.
Lunch will be in the afternoon and you will use the evening for relaxation. There is nothing like spending too much time in this amazing park. Carry your non-flash camera so that you can take as many pictures and videos of the animals as you want.
Dinner and overnight at Mokuti Etosha Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Eastern Etosha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mokuti Etosha Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 15
Travel To Mount Etjo | Visit the Cheetah Conservation Fund | Evening Rhino Tracking at Mount Etjo
Travel To Mount Etjo | Visit the Cheetah Conservation Fund | Evening Rhino Tracking at Mount Etjo
After an early morning breakfast, you will be driven to Mount Etjo, then go to the Cheetah Conservation Fund, a non-profit organization in Namibia dedicated to the conservation of cheetahs and their surrounding ecosystems.
The Cheetah Conservation Fund has a center dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of cheetahs that cannot be released back into the wild. These cheetahs could have been orphaned, injured, or otherwise unable to thrive in their natural habitat.
You will go for the rhino tracking in the evening. Rhino tracking in Namibia is an exciting and informative experience that allows people to see these iconic animals in their natural environment. Namibia has both black and white rhinoceros populations.
Dinner and overnight at Mount Etjo Safari Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Okonjati Game Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Mount Etjo Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 16
Relaxing At Mount Etjo Lodge
Relaxing At Mount Etjo Lodge
After breakfast, you will spend the entire day at leisure. Feel free to relax at the lodge by swimming, sun bathing and simply enjoying the ambiance at Mount Etjo Safari Lodge. This is a perfect time to capture and make memories which you will look back at and smile long after your safari.
Dinner and overnight at Mount Etjo Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Okonjati Game Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Mount Etjo Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 17
Last Day With Us | Transfer To The Airport | Fly Back Home
Last Day With Us | Transfer To The Airport | Fly Back Home
After having a delightful breakfast, you'll return to Windhoek and be transferred to Hosea Kutako International Airport for your scheduled flight back home.
Your Namibian safari ends here, and if you're anything like us, you'll be very sad that it's over. We look forward to helping you plan your next adventure.
Expert Tips:
Please note no outbound flights before 1:00 pm.
If you would love to extend your trip to any of the East African countries (Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, or Rwanda) this can be arranged too.
- Main Destination:
- Windhoek (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
