Please Note: We offer 2 separate 7-day Namibian safari holiday packages which can be combined to create a 14-day ‘Namibian Experience’ safari holiday. For Namibian safari holidays of 8 – 22 days please enquire.

What’s the deal?

Enjoy 7 days of touring and assisted camping though some of Namibia’s most famous and most breathtaking regions. Visit the renowned towns of Windhoek and Swakopmund and experience the splendor of the Etosha region. Prices ate virtually fully inclusive of everything you will need for this safari holiday.

Please Note: We offer 2 separate 7-day Namibian safari holiday packages which can be combined to create a 14-day ‘Namibian Experience’ safari holiday. For Namibian safari holidays of 8 – 22 days please enquire.

Where is it?

• Windhoek
• Okonjima
• Namutoni / East Etosha region
• Okaukuejo, Etosha National Park
• Oase Himba Village, Kamanjab
• Brandberg Mountain
• Swakopmund, Skeleton Coast

What to bring:

• Insect repellent
• Sun protection: sunglasses, sunhat, sunscreen
• Comfortable, sturdy, clothing suitable for the season
• Comfortable, sturdy, hiking boots
• Video camera and/or Camera
• Local currency (preferably small bills) as spending money
• Towel
• Torch
• 2 litre water bottle

Please Note: Whatever camping equipment is not included in the price may be hired by prior arrangement. There is no need to bring or purchase your own camping equipment for this holiday.

Safaris include:

• All transport
• Tap drinking water
• Three meals per day (unless differently specified)
• Tea & coffee in camp
• All camping equipment
• Professional guide
• Camp Assistant (unless differently specified)
• Park entrance fees
• Camping fees
• Pick up & drop off from accommodation in Windhoek

Safaris exclude:

• Personal travel insurance
• Soft drinks & bottled water
• Sleeping bag (can be hired)
• Alcoholic beverages

Additional Namibian safari holiday information:

Comprehensive personal travel insurance is strongly recommended.

Camping:

• The tents we use are dome type and are easily assembled.
• The mattresses we provide are approximately 5 cm thick.
• Each safari participant is provided with a camp chair with backrest
• We recommended a sleeping bag range of “3 – 4 season” (can be hired)

Meals:

• All your evening meals (unless stated) will be prepared by your safari guide on an open camp fire.
• Fresh vegetables and salads will be served where it is possible. Please Note in certain areas this is not necessarily daily.
• Fresh fruits are supplied when and where it is possible.
• We can cater for vegetarians by prior arrangement before your departure on the tour

Restrictions:

• Each client is limited to the following on the camping safari holiday:
• A sleeping bag
• 1 medium sized hand luggage bag
• 1 medium sized camera bag
• 1 soft, barrel type bag (maximum weight of 15kg)
• Tours depart for a minimum of 2 and a max of 14 clients

Malaria:

Namibia presents a low malarial risk. However, we do recommend that you seek professional medical advice. In this way you can make an informed decision about taking preventative medications.

Drinking Water:

All the tap water available in Namibia either comes from boreholes or had been purified. Therefore all tap water is safe to drink.  We supply clients with tap drinking water while on this safari holiday; bottled mineral water is available at most shops.

Electricity:

• All Namibian electrical plugs are 220 V 3 pin plugs (round pins, not square pins).
• You can buy some adaptors in Windhoek.
• Some of the campsites offer the chance to recharge batteries.

Currency:

• The Namibian Dollar (N$) is permanently equal to the ZAR ( N$1 – R1)
• South African Rand is legal tender in Namibia.

Please Note: accommodation for before and after your 7-day camping safari holiday in Namibia and airport transfers may be arranged on request prior to your arrival.

Itinerary:

Day one: Windhoek – Okonjima (300 km) (LD) (camping)

You will be collected between 08:30 & 09:00.

We will travel north, stopping at small towns along the way including Okahandja, where we have time to visit Namibia’s largest wood carving market.  The market is operated on a local co-operative basis and is one of the best places to shop for truly Namibian souvenirs. 

Continuing north, passing through farmland, we aim to arrive at Okonjima during the middle afternoon, giving us time to set up our camp and to relax in the shade for a while before heading out on to the property to take part in the afternoon’s activities.

Okonjima is the home of the Africat Foundation, a specialist conservation concern that centres its operations around the African Big Cats, particularly cheetah. 

This afternoon you will be taken on a tour during which you will be able to meet, close-up-and-personal, some of the cheetah that are going through the Africat rehabilitation programme. 

Most of the animals currently living at Okonjima have been rescued from various desperate situations, being orphaned or caught in a trap, and the aim of rehabilitation process is to attempt to re-introduce them into the wild.

After our educational tour we will return our camp and prepare for dinner under the African stars.

Day two: Okonjima - Namutoni / East Etosha region (300 km) (BLD) (camping)

An early start and continuing north we pass through some small towns, making short stops for fresh supplies and fuel.

Continuing on to our East Etosha, Namutoni region camp we again aim to arrive in time for lunch, giving us time to relax before heading into the park during the cool of the late afternoon for our first game drive. 

Day three: East Etosha region – Okaukuejo, Etosha National Park (BLD) (camping)

A full day's game driving.  We again 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 Namutoni side of the park. 

We stop at Halali for a rest and a leisurely lunch.  There is time to visit the Halali waterhole and to make use of the swimming pool and bar facilities before continuing on our way and game driving down to Okaukuejo. 

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 four: Okaukuejo – Oase Himba Village, Kamanjab (300 km) (BLD) (camping)

Leaving Etosha we begin our journey south with a relatively short drive to the small town of Kamanjab where we will make a short stop here before continuing on to find the Himba Tribesmen.

This is the only traditionally functioning Himba community outside the far north Kaokoland region of Namibia These tribes-people have migrated here, lifestyle and customs intact, and are following their traditional way-of-life in their village on a farm.  Oase Village is located about 15 to 20 km outside Kamanjab, the exact location of the site varies as the Himba occasionally roam to a new location.

During the afternoon we will be invited into Oase Village and will meet with the locals.  We will have a specialist guide for the time we are there, who will be able to translate for us and will introduce us to this “alternative lifestyle”.  We will learn about marriage customs, traditional food and the mysteries of the local religion, “Holy Fire”.

Day five: Oase Village – Brandberg Mountain (400 km) (BLD) (camping)

Today we head into one of the most beautiful desert regions in Namibia, Damaraland.  We drive south to the capital of this region, the small town of Khorixas, and then take a detour to the west to visit the ancient Bushman rock engravings at Twyfelfontien.  At this location we will have a local guide to conduct us on a short guided tour.

From here we head deeper into the desert to Namibia’s highest mountain, The Brandberg, (2573 m).  Brandberg Mountain is an ancient Bushman spiritual site and tonight we will sleep under the shadow of this giant granite monolith.

Day six: Brandberg Mountain – Swakopmund, Skeleton Coast (250 km) (BL) (chalet)

Starting early to enjoy the cool of the morning we will hike, “into” the mountain with our guide to see the world famous “White Lady” rock painting.  Attributed to the Bushman artists, the white lady panel is believed by some to be in excess of 20 000 years old.

Back on the road for more beautiful Damaraland scenery as we make our first stop in the small town of Uis, an old mining town, and one of the best places to buy semi-precious stones, for which Namibia is famous.  Here, rough Amethyst, Tourmaline etc can be found at bargain prices. 

From here we turn directly west and cross the “gravel plains” on our way to the Atlantic Ocean and the Skeleton Coast.  Meeting the ocean at Henties Bay, we first head north along the coast to visit the seal colony at Cape Cross.  Here at certain times of the year there can be as many as 100,000 Cape Fur seals in attendance. 

The next destination is Swakopmund, following the Skeleton Coast into Namibia's premier seaside town.  We aim to arrive in the late afternoon giving us time to explore the town on foot before sunset.

Tonight we take the chance to sample one of the excellent restaurants.  The seafood in Swakopmund is superb.  Your guide will offer to organise a group meal in a local restaurant for this evening.  Participation is recommended but by no means required. 

Dinner this evening in not included in the price of the safari and will be for the client’s own account

Day seven: Swakopmund - Windhoek (BL) (350 km)

The drive back to Windhoek today will take about 4 and a half hours.  We will only depart after lunch,

giving us time to spend the morning relaxing in Swakopmund.  Swakopmund is a very pleasant seaside town with lots of shops, a good stretch of beach (although the Atlantic here is quite cold) and an open-air curio market.  There is also a very good museum and the Namibian National Marine Aquarium is located in Swakopmund. 

Alternatively, there are various optional activities that can be arranged.  These include aeroplane and micro-light flights over the desert, scenic drives, fishing trips (both from the beach or in a boat), four-wheel motorcycle (quad bike) trips into the desert and over the sand dunes around Swakopmund, sand boarding trips (also in the dunes), skydiving, surfing, bird-watching and many other activities are available.  

Your tour guide will discuss all the possible options with you before you reach Swakopmund and will offer to make bookings in advance of your arrival.  (NB.  All extra activities and excursions in Swakopmund are subject to availability and are made at the clients’ own risk and expense).

This is the last day of our trip and after lunch we will transfer back to the capital city where you will be dropped off at your accommodation.