Beginning in Windhoek, this exclusive expedition of Namibia skirts the eastern and western borders of the Etosha National Park. After two nights in the Damaraland area, you'll be moving on to the coastal town of Swakopmund. From here, a short flight will take you over the spectacular Namib Sandsea to the Sossusvlei area, where you will spend three nights.
Staying in luxury accommodation, you will spend your days in your private vehicle accompanied by your guide.
- Day 1: Arrive in Windhoek
- Itinerary
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the Hotel Hienitzburg in Windhoek where you will spend the night at leisure.
- Accommodation
Hotel Heinitzburg Hotel Heinitzburg is located in the capital city of Namibia, Windhoek.
- Day 2: Visit Africat Foundation
- Itinerary
After breakfast you will be collected by your guide who will be with you until you reach Swakopmund.
At Okinjima's unique Bush Camp, you can enjoy a leisurely game-drive with your private guide. Pay a visit to the Africat Foundation, an education and research centre, where cheetah and leopard are rehabilitated to ensure their survival.
- Accommodation
Okonjima Bush Camp Okonjima Bush Camp is situated at the edge of a wilderness area, north of Windhoek.
- Day 3-4: Game Viewing in Etosha
- Itinerary
Your guide will drive you to Onguma Tented Camp. From here, you can enjoy day-trips into the Etosha National Park.
The camp is located 60metres from a watering hole, so game is never very far away. This area of Namibia is also famed for its bird-life.
- Accommodation
Onguma Luxury Tented Camp Onguma Luxury Tented Camp is situated on the eastern side of Etosha, bordering Fisher's Pan, in Namibia.
- Day 5: Game Drive in Ongava Game Reserve
- Itinerary
Situated inside the Ongava Game Reserve, and bordering the Etosha National Park, this lodge provides for spectacular game viewing.
You can view game in a number of ways, including, in open 4x4 vehicles, from hides at the waterholes, and on foot with an armed guide.
- Accommodation
Little Ongava Little Ongava is situated within a private 30 000 hectare game reserve, adjacent to the southern boundary of Etosha National Park, in Namibia
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- Day 6-7: Elephant Drive at Mowani
- Itinerary
The Mowani Mountain Camp offers a unique variety of flora and fauna, including the rare black rhino and the desert elephant.
A short distance away is the Twyfelfontein Conservancy where you will find an archaeological site with 2500 engravings and various rock paintings.
- Accommodation
Mowani Mountain Camp Mowani Mountain Camp is in the heart of Damaraland between the Ugab and Huab rivers.
- Day 8: Stop-over in Swakopmund
- Itinerary
At the Hansa Hotel in Swakopmund along the Namibian coastline, within walking distance of the beach, you can enjoy seafood and game specialities in an elegant dining room.
- Accommodation
Hansa Hotel Situated in the centre of Swakopmund, Namibia.
- Day 9: Fly Over Dunes to Sossusvlei
- Itinerary
Your guide will accompany you to the airstrip where you will embark on a flight along the coast, over the Namib Sandsea to Little Kulala in the Sossusvlei area.
Activities include early morning game drives to the nearby dunes and guided walks in the private reserve.Early morning balloon rides are also on offer.
- Accommodation
Little Kulala Little Kulala Wilderness Camp is situated on the dry Auab River bed, in the closest reserve to Sossussvlei, on the edge of the Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia.
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- Days 10-12: Explore the Namibrand Nature Reserve
- Itinerary
After breakfast, you will be collected by a Wolwedans representative and transferred, via a scenic drive, to the Dunes Lodge.
Enjoy balloon rides over the haunting dune landscapes or venture out on a 2-day hike into the Losberg Mountains.
- Accommodation
Wolwedans Private Camp Wolwedans Private Camp is situated in the heart of NamibRand Nature Reserve, just south of Sossusvlei.
- Day 13: Depart
- Itinerary
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip where you will embark on your Dunehopper flight, ending at Eros airport.
Here you will be transferred to the international airport for your outbound flight.
Tour rates. †
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| 1 Jan 2008 |
30 Jun 2008 |
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| 1 Jul 2008 |
31 Oct 2008 |
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† All prices are accurate but you may find that the final rates in your quotation vary slightly due to room type, seasonality and currency conversion.
