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6 Day Taste of Namibia Safari Tour

waterholeThe 6 day Taste of Namibia is a combination of our 3 day Etosha Link and our 3 day Sossusvlei Link safaris and is designed to offer a quick “wildlife snapshot” to Namibia’s premier Big Game location, Etosha National Park and a quick landscape snapshot of the world’s highest dunes in the world’s oldest desert at Sesriem & Sossusvlei.

Guaranteed departures every Saturday of the year. There are no minimum numbers and no single supplements and the price is virtually fully inclusive of everything you will need whilst traveling with us. The style is limited participation, assisted camping with the participation limited to only helping with the tents. Collection time is between 08:00 & 08:30 from anywhere within the Windhoek city limits.

Two of the world’s natural wonders, the Okavango Delta and the mighty Victoria Falls can also be included by combining this trip with our 8 day Delta and Falls Safari

Price per person on request
no single supplement

  • No minimum numbers and maximum group size is 16 travelers
  • Transport for up to 8 people will be in a minibus or a Land Cruiser. For more than 8 a specially converted safari truck will be used
  • Itinerary is assisted comfortable camping with participation limited to only helping with the tents
  • Guaranteed departures every Saturday, all year
Safaris include
Safaris exclude
All transport
Sleeping bag (can be hired)
3 Meals a day (unless differently specified) Personal travel insurance
Tap drinking water Alcoholic beverages
Tea & coffee in camp Soft drinks
All camping equipment  
Park entrance fees  
Camping fees  
Professional guide  
Pick up & drop off from accommodation in Windhoek Useful to bring with you:
Towel, torch, water bottle, hat.
Safari Tour Overview
Day
Destinations
Accommodation
Meals
1
Etosha National Park
Camping
L, D
2
Etosha National Park
Camping
B, L, D
3
Return to Windhoek
Guesthouse
B, L
4
Namib Desert
Camping
B, L, D
5
Namib Desert – Sossusvlei – Namib Desert
Camping
B, L, D
6
Return to Windhoek
B, L
Safari Tour Details
Day 1
Elephants
Windhoek – Okaukuejo camp, Etosha National Park (450 km) (LD) (camping)

You will be collected between 08:00 & 08:30.

A long drive this morning, we will travel north passing through farmland and stopping at small towns along the way, we aim to arrive at the main camp in Etosha, Okaukuejo, Etosha in the middle afternoon. After entering Etosha we game drive our way through to the Okaukuejo camp where we will check in and make camp.

After your evening meal there are still more chances to see Etosha big game at Okaukuejo’s floodlit waterhole, situated on the boundary of our camp and easily reachable on foot.

Okaukuejo is famous for its waterhole, which has been described as one of the "best game viewing opportunities in Southern Africa". Situated on the doorstep of our camp, black rhino, elephant, lion and numerous species of antelope are usually seen.

Day 2
Lions
Okaukuejo – East Etosha, Namutoni region (BLD) (camping)

A full day's game driving today and we leave early to enjoy the cool morning air as we game drive our way through Etosha to Halali camp, situated in the middle of the park.

Along the way we visit several waterholes and are afforded splendid views of the massive Etosha Pan. The game viewing is usually excellent and we have the chance to tick off a few new species that are not normally seen on the Okaukuejo side of the park.

We stop at Halali camp for a rest and a leisurely lunch and there is time to visit the Halali waterhole and to make use of the swimming pool and bar facilities before continuing on to the eastern side of the park and our camp in the Namutoni region.

Day 3
East Etosha – Windhoek (500km) (BL)

A long transit back to Windhoek, we are traveling on the main road, passing through towns and rural areas and we will make time to make a stop in the small town of Okahandja, the home of Namibia’s largest wood carving market. The stalls operated on a local co-operative basis and are one of the best places to shop for truly Namibian souvenirs.

We are due back into the city around 16:00 and you will be dropped off at your accommodation on our return. This night’s accommodation is included in the price of the safari but dinner tonight will be for the client’s own account in a local restaurant.

 Day 4
Windhoek – Namib Desert Camp (350 km) (LD) (camping)

You will be collected between 08:00 & 08:30.

We travel out over the Eros Mountains and along scenic roads, on our way south-west to the desert. We also pass over part of the Naukluft Mountains the Khomas Hochland range on our journey today and head down from Namibia’s central plateau by way of the beautiful Remhoogte Pass.

Coming out of the mountains we reach open plains and from here it is only a short distance to our next stop, the tiny town of Solitaire. We will stop here for some refreshments before continuing on through desert scenery.

We cross some open grass savannah and farmlands before the terrain begins to give way to the immense red sand dune desert of the Namib.

We aim to arrive at our camp during the late afternoon and watch the colours glow and change on distant mountains to the east.

Day 5
Namib Desert Camp – Sossusvlei - Namib Desert Camp (camping) (BLD)

A pre dawn start is essential this morning as we want to catch the soft light of the sunrise on the desert. After passing through Sesriem, the gateway to the dunes and driving into the heart of the dune field, we reach Sossusvlei itself by walking the last 5 km through the dunes.

The walk is like nothing else, in the cool of the morning, with soft sunlight just beginning to play over the dunes creating a sharp light and shadow contrast across the whole desert. Ancient mineral pans, stunted camel thorn trees and the chance of seeing a gemsbok or maybe an ostrich make the photo opportunities perfect.

We spend the morning in and around Sossusvlei, also visiting dune 45, and as the day wears on we return to Sesriem for lunch to escape the heat of the afternoon. As the day cools off in the late afternoon we will take a short excursion to the Sesriem Canyon.

Day 6
Namib Desert Camp - Windhoek (450 km) (BL)

After breakfast we begin our journey, over the mountains and along scenic roads, back to Windhoek. We will travel back by different roads, this time climbing up to Windhoek and travelling by way of the massive Gamsberg Pass in the Khomas Hochland Mountain Range on our way back to civilization.

We are due back into the city around 16:00 and you will be dropped off at your accommodation on our return. Tonight the accommodation is not included in the price of the safari.


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