Namibia
Windhoek
Etosha National Park
+27 21 460 4700
Venture into Namibia’s wild heartland. There’s an astonishing amount of diverse life in Namibia’s dry landscapes. Plants and animals, people and their cultures have uniquely adapted to succeed in the remote, arid reaches of the country. Travel from the desert coast on a route north into the Kunene region, also known as Damaraland, where you could possibly encounter desert elephant. Explore the world-famous Etosha National Park with its abundance of animal and bird life.
Highlights:
• Extraordinary and highly photogenic geological marvels such as Moon Valley, the Organ Pipes and Burnt Mountain
• Ancient and traditional African culture preserved in mountain Rock Art galleries and a present-day Damara village
• Exceptional game viewing in the picturesque African savannah around the vast, shimmering Etosha salt pan
Departs:
Saturday, selected departure dates
Includes:
6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 lunch pack, 6 dinners, 6 nights’ accommodation, porterage, transport and sightseeing as specified
Note:
Minimum 2 guests. Dual language German/English commentary. Option to upgrade to Etosha Safari Lodge on days 4 and 5 (at an additional cost). Open vehicle safaris in Etosha Park are optional and at an additional cost.
ITINERARY
Day 1:
Travel to the coast. En route, visit a craft market in Okahandja and the geological formations of Moon Landscape near Swakopmund. Lunch en route (for own account). Overnight at Swakopmund. [D]
Day 2:
Depart early towards Henties Bay. See the Rock Art and the Organ Pipes at Twyfelfontein. Lunch pack en route. Arrive at remote lodge in Damaraland in late afternoon for 2 overnights. [BD+LP]
Day 3:
Morning at leisure. Lunch. Afternoon sundowner drive in the Aba Huab River and possibly encounter the desert dwelling elephants (seasonal). [BLD]
Day 4:
Visit a Damara village, near Twyfelfontein, before departing to Etosha National Park. In the afternoon take your first game drive (in a closed vehicle) in Etosha. Overnight near Etosha National Park. [BD]
Day 5:
Day excursion into the park (in a closed vehicle). Explore the various waterholes along the enormous Etosha saltpan. Overnight near Etosha National Park. [BD]
Day 6:
Encounter the big variety of wild life in the park (in a closed vehicle). Overnight preferably near or in the Etosha National Park. [BD]
Day 7:
Depart for Windhoek via Otjiwarongo and Okahandja to explore a local handicraft market. Tour ends in Windhoek during late afternoon. [B]
