Highlights:
Windhoek, Waterberg Plateau, Etosha National
Park, Ruacana, Epupa Falls & Himba Experience, Cheetah Sanctuary,
Skeleton Coast, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei & Sesriem, Namib Naukluft Park.
Group
Size: maximum 6 people
Type of Safari: Semi-participation camping safari
Accommodation: Comfortable tented camping safari.
Safari Includes
Use of full camping equipment (except sleeping bags), meals as per
itinerary, coffee/tea/juice with the meals, transport on the tour, 2 nights
in basic Lodges and 12 nights camping at designated campsites, activities as
per itinerary, game drives as per itinerary.
Excludes
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary, all personal expenses, tips, drinks,
laundry.
Meal Key
B: Breakfast L: Lunch D:
Dinner
Day
1
Windhoek. After your arrival at Windhoek (Eros) Airport you'll be picked up
and transferred to your Lodge. The rest of the day is free for leisure.
You'll meet your guide and the rest of the group and can arrange last minute
things in Namibia's capital before our journey starts. [D]
Day 2
Windhoek to Waterberg Plateau. Early in the morning, we leave Windhoek and
drive north to our destination, the Waterberg Plateau. The Waterberg Plateau
towers 400 meters above the surrounding plains, and 1878 meters above sea
level, dominating the landscape for miles around. The oldest rock stratum is
850 million years old and dinosaurs left their tracks here 200 million years
ago. After arrival and setting up our camp we are taken on an game tracking
/ walk up the side of the mountain. [BLD]
Day
3 - 5
Drive to Etosha National Park, Namibia. We leave the Waterberg behind us and
travel towards Namibia's well-known Jewel of the North - Etosha National
Park. After arrival we go on our first game drive through the park hopefully
spotting a variety of wildlife. Etosha Game park was declared a National
Park in 1907, it is home to approximately 114 mammal species, 340 bird
species, 110 reptile species, 16 amphibian species and, surprisingly, one
species of fish. On Day 4 we'll spend as much time as possible driving
through the 'Great White Place' (translation for Etosha) trying to get
closer to some of the Big 5. [BLD x 3]
Day
6
Etosha to Ruacana National Park. We leave the wilderness and wildlife of
Etosha National Park behind us and enter the rural areas of northern
Namibia. We travel through many small rural villages and before arriving at
the Kunene River Lodge and set up our camp. The Ruacana region lies on the
border of Angola and Namibia. [BLD]
Day
7
Depart to Epupa. We start our expedition deeper into the Kunene Region,
exploring the real life of the Himba Tribe. Already on our drive to Epupa
Falls, we will see here and there Himbas passing us. When we arrive in Epupa
we set up our camp and will be able to explore the beauty and remoteness of
this area, bordering Angola. [BLD]
Day
8
Epupa. On Day 7 we will take part in a Himba Experience and visit one of
their local villages to explore their culture and traditions. Epupa means
'falling water' in the Herero and Himba languages. Epupa is Namibia's
largest system of waterfalls and cataracts, and it lies on the Kunene River
in northern Kaokoland. You'll be spoilt with beautiful scenery and have the
option to take a walk to the Epupa Falls or try some other hikes in the
valley. [BLD x 2]
Day
9
Early departure - Drive to Otjtotongwe Cheetah Sanctuary. Today we make our
way south again away from the Angolan border. We'll drive through rough
terrain so it will take us some time to reach Otjitongwe Cheetah Sanctuary: Here
is a opportunity to see and inter-act with wild and tame Cheetah.
Depending on the time of arrival you can explore the surrounding areas. We
will enjoy our dinner around the campfire listening to the sounds of the
wild. [BLD]
Day
10
Twyfelfontein. We leave the Northern part of Namibia and drive through the
Damaraland to Twyfelfontein. These surroundings is home of the desert
elephants and after reaching our destination for today we will try and find
these majestic animals. We are going on a walk after asking the locals in
which direction they have seen the desert elephants last, trying to spot
them and get closer to them. Back in our camp our guide will prepare dinner
for the group and we will enjoy another beautiful African Sunset. [BLD]
Day
11 & 12
Swakopmund. Today we travel through the Skeleton Coast to Swakopmund, but if
you want to take part in a few of the many optional activities that are
offered in Swakopmund like Quad biking, Sand boarding or sky diving. But of
course you can also just go and enjoy the little German coastal town and
explore its beauty, beaches and charm. This evening you can enjoy a typical
Namibian meal in one of the many restaurants (own expense). [B x 2, L]
Day
13 & 14
Sesriem & Sossusvlei. An early morning start takes us from Swakopmund
south through Walvis Bay on our way to Sesriem in the apparently oldest
desert - Namib Desert. We visit the world's highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei.
There is an option of taking the shuttle into the dunes. (Own expense) At
sunrise these red sand dunes, which can reach heights of over 300 m, are
absolutely spectacular and provide for a fantastic photo opportunity. With
luck, there may even be water in the vlei (lake). [BLD x2]
Day 15
Drive to Windhoek. We leave the Desert behind us and travel back to
Windhoek. This will be a long day but driving through beautiful country site
and short stops in-between will reimburse us for that. In the evening we'll
arrive back in civilization in Windhoek and enjoy if you want a hearty meal
in one of the many restaurants (own expense) and celebrate our last evening
of the tour. [BL]
Day 16
Windhoek. After we meet a last time to enjoy our breakfast together, you
will still have time to explore the town of Windhoek on your own depending
on when your flight leaves back home or to your next destination. You will
be transferred to the airport to check-in for your flight and we hope to
welcome you again sometime on one of our adventures. [B]
Namibia is a
unique safari destination, with varied, breathtaking scenery and great
contrasts; wildlife, tribal cultures, ocean, desert and forests. 