NAMIBIA HIGHLIGHTS
12 days
Windhoek, Naukluft National Park, Swakopmund, Damarland, Etosha National Park
Range of hotels, camps & guesthouses
Road safari
Namibia Highlights
Safari Overview
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✔️ 4X4 Safari Vehicle
✔️ English speaking guide
✔️ Namib Desert exploration
✔️ Sea kayaking with seals & dolphins
✔️ Etosha National Park
✔️ Tracking desert-adapted elephants
✔️ Himba settlement visit
✔️ Africat Foundation experience
✔️ Game drives
Explore Namibia's stunning landscapes and wildlife on an unforgettable safari adventure. Begin in Windhoek, then journey through Naukluft National Park, Swakopmund, Damaraland, and Etosha National Park. Experience the country’s vibrant culture and natural wonders.
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Upon your arrival at Windhoek Airport, you will be met by a representative who will transfer you to your hotel. Windhoek, Namibia's capital, is a city that seamlessly blends modern urbanity with German colonial influences, offering a unique atmosphere characterized by vibrant markets, contemporary architecture, and a backdrop of surrounding hills.
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Accommodation: Galton House or similar -
This morning, depart Windhoek and travel southwest through the scenic Khomas Highlands into the Namib Desert. We will have a picnic lunch en route. Spend two nights at Dead Valley Lodge situated in Namib Naukluft National Park. This mesmerizing expanse of desert showcases some of the world's highest sand dunes in the iconic Sossusvlei region. The surreal red sands and stark silhouettes of ancient camel thorn trees, create a dramatic and ethereal setting, inviting visitors to explore the otherworldly beauty of Deadvlei and Sesriem Canyon.
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Accommodation: Dead Valley Lodge or similar
Activities: Game drives and swimming pool facilities
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner -
An early morning start to capture this awesome landscape and explore the dune fields, enjoy a picnic brunch. The afternoon is at leisure after an exhilarating morning in the dunes.
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Accommodation: Dead Valley Lodge or similar
Activities: Game drives and swimming pool facilities
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner -
Today, take a scenic drive northwest to witness the stunning and constantly changing landscapes of the Gaub and Kuiseb canyons. Then, continue your journey towards the coast through Walvis Bay and reach the charming historic town of Swakopmund, which beautifully combines German colonial architecture with the rugged beauty of the Atlantic coastline.
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Accommodation: Guest House or similar
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Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner -
Embark on a thrilling aquatic adventure either by kayaking or motorised boat trip in the outer lagoon of Walvis Bay to observe the Cape fur seals, dolphins, pelicans and flamingos on an ocean safari. Afternoon is at leisure.
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Accommodation: Guest House or similar
Activities: Kayaking or motor boat trip
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner -
The journey continues north into the wonderful region of Damaraland. Pass the Brandberg, Namibia’s highest mountain. This harsh, rocky environment is home to the desert-adapted elephants. Guided by expert trackers, follow the ancient pathways these resilient giants traverse. Marvel at their ability to survive in the harsh desert environment and witness these magnificent creatures as they navigate through dry riverbeds and towering mountains. This unique and humbling experience provides a rare glimpse into the lives of elephants that have adapted to the challenges of Namibia's arid wilderness.
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Accommodation: Camp Kipwe or similar
Activities: Desert-adapted elephant tracking
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner -
Explore the ancient rock engravings at Twyfelfontein in Namibia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Witness the captivating etchings that depict the lives of the region's earliest inhabitants. Marvel at the intricate depictions of animals, hunters, and ritualistic symbols that offer a fascinating glimpse into prehistoric Namibian life.
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Accommodation: Camp Kipwe or similar
Activities: 4x4 Twlfelfontein visit & guided walk
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Today, you will set off on a journey to the Ongava Game Reserve, which is located on the southern border of Etosha National Park. You will arrive in time for an afternoon game drive on the reserve, where you can witness the diverse wildlife, including elephants, rhinos, and lions, in their natural habitat. Etosha National Park is a true gem in Namibia's wilderness, with its vast salt pans and savannahs providing an ideal sanctuary for wildlife.
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Accommodation: Ongava Tented Camp or similar
Activities: Game drive
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner -
Embark on a thrilling game-driving adventure through Etosha National Park. You can choose to have lunch at your camp, a different camp nearby, or have a picnic while observing the game animals gathered at a particularly active waterhole. As the sun sets, the day's excitement ends with a dinner invitation at the camp's floodlit waterhole in the Ongava Game Reserve.
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Accommodation: Ongava Tented Camp or similar
Activities: Game drive (full day) & waterhole dinner
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner -
Another wonderful day spent on game drives in Etosha National Park, where we had the opportunity to view elephants, black rhinos, leopards, lions, and a variety of other wildlife.
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Accommodation: Ongava Tented Camp or similar
Activities: Game drives
Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner -
An early departure will take you south towards Windhoek with a fascinating stop at Okonjima’s AfriCat Day Centre for a game drive, tour and lunch.
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Accommodation: Galton House or similar
Activities: Africat Centre visit
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This morning you will be transferred to Windhoek Airport where your journey ends.
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Meals Included: BreakfastToday the tour ends after breakfast with a transfer to Cape Town Airport.