$4,420 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Windhoek City to Zebra Kalahari Lodge
Windhoek City to Zebra Kalahari Lodge
You will be collected between 08:00 and 08:45 from your hotel in Windhoek. We will then start our tour heading into the Kalahari Desert.
The Kalahari is a fossil desert, not a true desert as it receives too much rain. Its enchanting landscape is made up of small red dunes, golden grass and deep blue skies. It stretches across 7 countries, including Namibia, South Africa and Botswana.
Our lodge is strategically situated in the Centre of the Kalahari in an area peppered with Camelthorn trees.
In the afternoon you will enjoy a sundowner drive with the lodge to experience this magical place and spot some of the animals which live here, including several variety of antelope and zebra.
- Main Destination:
- Kalahari Desert
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Kalahari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Namib Naukluft National Park
Namib Naukluft National Park
After breakfast we will depart for Sossusvlei. We will drive through the Khomas Hochland and down the escarpment via one of the scenic mountain passes into the Namib Desert. This journey will take about 4-5 hours depending on the number of stops for photographs. Dinner and accommodation will be at one of the best lodges in the area perfectly situated to explore the surrounding desert and its attractions.
- Main Destination:
- Namib Naukluft National Park (Namib Desert)
- Accommodation:
- Namib Desert Lodge
Wildlife in Namib-Naukluft NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Sossusvlei
Sossusvlei
We make an early start so as to catch the soft light of sunrise over the desert. In the cool of the morning, we'll take a walk through the desert with a good chance of seeing gemsbok, springbok and ostrich.
We spend the morning in and around Sossusvlei. This iconic landscape is made up of white plains and red dunes which tower majestically against a deep blue sky and are among the highest in the world. We will visit the picturesque Dead Vlei. This white clay pan lies between towering orange dunes and is dotted with the skeletal remains of hundreds of dead camelthorn trees, making it a striking vista and photographer's dream. We will stop at the famous Dune 45, a beautiful star dune that reaches over 170 meters in height. Those who feel fit enough to climb the dune will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the surrounding Namibian desert. We will have lunch at Sossusvlei Lodge.
As the day cools down, we'll enjoy a short excursion to Sesriem Canyon before heading back to our lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Sossusvlei (Sand Dunes)
- Accommodation:
- Namib Desert Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Swakopmund- The Strand Hotel
Swakopmund- The Strand Hotel
Namibia is a land of contrasts. Today we will move from desert to sea, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn and traversing the Gaub and Kuiseb passes. As we climb out the dry river bed at the bottom of Kuiseb Canyon, a spectacular desert landscape unfolds before us. We will stop over in Walvis Bay to visit the lagoon. The Walvis Bay lagoon is one of the richest and most important wetlands in southern Africa. It is home to many water birds including Great and Lesser flamingos, Damara terns, pelicans and avocets. We will also visit the salt works. We'll continue to Swakopmund along the scenic coastal road, with dunes on one side and the cold Atlantic on the other side of the road.
Dinner will be at a local restaurant in Swakopmund.
- Main Destination:
- Swakopmund (City)
- Accommodation:
- Strand Hotel Swakopmund
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Swakopmund- The Strand Hotel
Swakopmund- The Strand Hotel
Swakopmund is a charming seaside town characterized by German colonial architecture, palm-lined streets, great restaurants, plenty of shops and beautiful beaches. Today, you will be free to explore. The town offers plenty to do including a good museum and aquarium. Various optional activities can also be arranged. These include a boat tour (with oysters and champagne), scenic flights and micro-light flights over the desert, fishing trips (either from the beach or a boat), desert tours, quad-biking in the desert, sandboarding and skydiving. Your guide will discuss all your options and offer to make pre-bookings. Note that all extra activities in Swakopmund are subject to availability and are made at the client's own risk and expense.
Dinner is at the client's own expense today.
- Main Destination:
- Swakopmund (City)
- Accommodation:
- Strand Hotel Swakopmund
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
The Strand Hotel to Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
The Strand Hotel to Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
Today we head to Damaraland along the Skeleton Coast. We will stop at the vast seal colony at Cape Cross, north of Swakopmund. Here you are able to get up close to thousands of wild Cape fur seals and observe them in their natural environment.
We continue to the small town of Uis. Uis is an old mining town and one of the best places to buy semi-precious stones for which Namibia is famous. Here rough amethyst, tourmaline and other stones can be found at bargain prices.
We pass by the Brandberg, the highest mountain in Namibia, and arrive in Twyfelfontein in the afternoon. We will drive down the riverbeds looking for desert elephants found in the area near the lodge. If we don't find them today we will try again the next morning.
- Main Destination:
- Damaraland
- Accommodation:
- Twyfelfontein Country Lodge
Wildlife in Damaraland
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Twyfelfontein Country Lodge to Palmwag Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia
Twyfelfontein Country Lodge to Palmwag Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia
This morning we will visit the Twyfelfontein UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring one of the largest and most important concentrations of rock art in Africa. Visitors can view some 2500 Stone Age rock engravings at 17 rock art sites. There are an additional 13 sites displaying rock paintings.
We will travel to Palmwag, passing by the village of Bersig. We will join local trackers from the Torra Conservancy on an afternoon desert rhino tour, then continue to the lodge.
Palmwag Lodge is situated in the Palmwag Concession in northern Damaraland. This part of the world is blessed with table mountains and spectacular scenery. Abundant wildlife such as mountain zebra, kudu, springbok, giraffe, lion, desert adapted elephant, the endangered black rhino and many other species occur here. Dinner will be served at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Palmwag (Damaraland)
- Accommodation:
- Palmwag Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Palmwag Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia to Etosha Safari Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia
Palmwag Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia to Etosha Safari Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia
Today we will continue towards the Etosha National Park passing by Kamanjab. We will stop at the Otjikandero Himba Orphanage Village. The Himba are one of the last tribes in Africa living strictly within their tradition. We will have the opportunity to see them in their natural environment as well as observe their culture and gain an in-depth insight into their traditional way of life.
If time allows, we will enjoy an afternoon game drive inside the park and return just before sunset.
The Etosha National Park is home to over 100 mammal species, 340 bird species and 110 reptile species. Larger mammals include lion, elephant, leopard, giraffe, cheetah, hyena, springbok, zebra and eland. Animals, particularly during the dry season, are dependent on the many waterholes found in the park, and these serve as great places for game viewing. Vegetation in the park is varied but consists mostly of mopane woodland and grassy plains.
- Main Destination:
- Etosha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Etosha Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Etosha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Etosha National Park - Etosha Safari Lodge
Etosha National Park - Etosha Safari Lodge
Today we will spend most of the day searching for animals. We will visit a number of waterholes and stop to view the Etosha Pan, also known as the “place of dry water”. This extensive, flat depression is about 5,000sq km and a place of shimmering mirages. Seeing large herds of game in this setting is a unique experience. We may stop at Halali to have lunch, before returning to our lodge.
Game viewing in this area is usually excellent, with close-up views of springboks, zebras, impalas, giraffes, gemsboks and plenty of birds and other animals.
- Main Destination:
- Etosha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Etosha Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Etosha Safari Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia to Okonjima Plains Camp
Etosha Safari Lodge Gondwana Collection Namibia to Okonjima Plains Camp
We will go on a final morning game drive before leaving Etosha. We will drive south to Okonjima and the AfriCat Foundation arriving in time for lunch. Okonjima Nature Reserve is home to The AfriCat Foundation. Today, AfriCat's mission is the long-term conservation of some of Namibia's large carnivores including brown hyena, leopard and cheetah.
This afternoon, you will enjoy a Cheetah Conservation AfriCat activity to learn more about what Okonjima is doing and how they are protecting and educating farmers about our endangered cheetah population in Namibia.
- Main Destination:
- Okonjima Nature Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Okonjima Plains Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Okonjima Plains Camp to Hosea Kutako International Airport [WDH]
Okonjima Plains Camp to Hosea Kutako International Airport [WDH]
On our return to Windhoek, we will stop by the small town of Okahandja. Here we will visit the biggest craft market in Namibia. The stalls are operated on a cooperative basis by the local community and the market is a good place to do last-minute shopping for truly African souvenirs.
If you have your flight today, your guide will transfer you to the airport or drop you off at your post accommodation booked by you.
- Main Destination:
- Windhoek (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
