Type of Safari: Fully accommodated Lodge Safari.

Safari vehicle: 4x4 custom built Land Cruiser or Minibus.

Accommodation: During 9 nights of your safari, you will stay in mid-range Lodges, Chalets and Tented Lodges. Accommodation is situated either in National Parks, on the banks of a river, or in other places of interest. Most accommodation options have a private bathroom with a shower and toilet, whilst others have shared ablutions available. Some properties are equipped with swimming pools and/or bar areas.

Day 1: Windhoek, Namibia

On arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport in Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, you will be met and transferred to your accommodation.  Your guide will meet you at the lodge and we then embark on a short orientation city tour of Windhoek.  The evening is spent at leisure.

Accommodation: Vondelhof Guest House or similar (rooms with en-suite    bathrooms, swimming pool and restaurant)

Day 2: Windhoek - Outjo, Namibia 

After breakfast we leave Windhoek and drive north to our first destination, Outjo in the Kunene Region.   Set between low hills on the brink of the Ugab valley, Outjo is the gateway to the Etosha National Park and roughly translated means “little hills”.  This afternoon there is the option to visit a Cheetah Farm in the area (own expense). [BLD]

Accommodation: Camp Setenghi or similar (bungalows with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool)

Day 3 & 4: Outjo – Etosha National Park, Namibia   

Today we travel to Namibia’s well-known Highlight 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 approx 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 Five.  The resorts also offer fabulous floodlit waterholes, which provide excellent game viewing at night. [BL, BL]

Accommodation: Okakuejo or Halali Resort or similar (En-suite double rooms, bar, restaurant, swimming pool and convenience store)

Day 5: Etosha National Park - Khorixas, Namibia

This morning we bid farewell to the wild animals of Etosha and move onto the spectacular scenery of Damaraland.   A stop at the Petrified Forest is on the itinerary as well as the chance to view ancient rock carvings and fascinating geological phenomena.  [BL]

Accommodation: Khorixas Lodge or similar (chalets with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool and restaurant)

Day 6: Twyfelfontein - Swakopmund, Namibia

Heading south west out of the dry interior of Namibia we make our way town to the charming coastal town of Swakopmund, where you will have the opportunity to partake in a few of the many optional activities that are offered, such as Quad biking, Sand boarding or Sky diving.  Alternatively you can just soak up the atmosphere of this little German Town and enjoy its beauty and beaches. This evening why not enjoy a typical Namibian meal in one of the many restaurants (own expense).

Accommodation: A la Mer or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar and restaurant)

Day 7 & 8: Swakopmund - Sossusvlei, Namibia  

An early morning start takes us from Swakopmund south through Walvis Bay on our way to Sesriem in the Namib Desert, which is considered to be the oldest desert in the world.

On the way there we will make a stop at the small settlement of Solitaire where you will have a chance to sample their world renowned Apple Crumble – only served without cream! (Own account)

We visit the world’s highest sand dunes at Sossusvlei, an area characterised by massive red sand dunes.  A drive into the dunes is also available (own expense). At sunset these 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). [BL,BL]

Accommodation: Hammerstein Lodge (or similar (Rooms with en-suite bathrooms, bar, restaurant and swimming pool)

Day 9: Sossusvlei - Windhoek, Namibia

We leave the Desert behind us and travel back to Windhoek.  Although a long day we travel through the beautiful countryside with short stops en-route.

In the evening we’ll arrive back to in the city to enjoy a hearty meal in one of the many restaurants (own expense) and celebrate our last evening of the tour. [BL]

Accommodation: Vondelhof Guest House or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool and restaurant)

Day 10: End of Tour

We enjoy our final breakfast together.  You will be transferred to Windhoek Airport in time for your onward journey.