Explore Namibia on this self-drive trip, where you will journey through desert, mountain, savanna and bushveld areas, and view the resident interesting and diverse wildlife in these regions. Spend each night in an intimate lodge or guesthouse, and enjoy the activities on offer.
- Days 2-3: Big Cats
- Itinerary
Drive to the Omboroko Mountains on the Waterberg Plateau. Okonjima Lodge, your accommodation for the night, is home to the Africat Foundation which is dedicated to preserving the bigs cats of Namibia.
Leopard and cheetah are resident on the farm, and warthogs are frequent visitors. You can enjoy a cool
swim in the secluded pool surrounded by beautiful gardens, where a variety of birds and animals may be encountered. You can also go on guided and self-guided trails and watch the game from a nocturnal hide.
- Accommodation
Okonjima Bush Camp Okonjima Bush Camp is situated at the edge of a wilderness area, north of Windhoek.
- Days 4-6: Into the Bush
- Itinerary
Drive deep into the bush in the Etosha National Park. This beautiful area is home to roaming plains game, predators and an abundant bird life with over 300 bird species. An on site waterhole provides the perfect location to watch the game come to drink. Allow a resident warthog family to entertain you as they wander around the waterhole, and watch the elegant giraffe come to drink.
The reserve plays host to a unique and diverse environment, with savannah, bushveld, omarumba and dry pan making up the surrounding area.
- Accommodation
Ongava Tented Camp Ongava Tented Camp is situated on a private game reserve on the southern boundary of Etosha National Park, in Namibia.
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- Days 7-8: Game Viewing
- Itinerary
Drive through the Etosha National Park to Ongava Game Reserve, situated just outside the park's gates. Ongava Lodge is situated close to the top of the foothills of the Ondundozonanandana Range, affording great views of its surroundings from private verandahs.
You can spend your days tracking rhino on foot, or go on game drives where you could sight elephant, lion, black rhino, springbok and hartebeest. In the evenings, you can enjoy dining outside as you view game coming to drink at the floodlit waterhole.
- Accommodation
Ongava Lodge Ongava Lodge is situated on a private game reserve along the southern boundary of the Etosha National Park, in Namibia.
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- Days 9-10: To the Desert
- Itinerary
After a leisurely breakfast, drive to Mowani Mountain Camp, situated in an area boasting magnificent desert scenery with a variety of desert flora and fauna, home to the rare black rhino and desert elephant.
Take some time on arrival to settle into your thatched chalet, which boasts great views of the Aba-Haub Valley. You can go on an excursion to the rock engravings at Twylfontein, or go on a nature drive. Spectacular sunsets can be seen from the camp's sundowner point.
- Accommodation
Mowani Mountain Camp Mowani Mountain Camp is in the heart of Damaraland between the Ugab and Huab rivers.
- Day 11: A Desert Town
- Itinerary
Drive to Swakopmund, a small town hedged by desert and sea. The town has a warm and charming atmosphere, with a number of great restaurants, pubs and nightclubs to entertain you for the evening. The town also has a number of great jewelery and craft shops, so you can wander around this relaxed town for the afternoon.
- Accommodation
Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre is situated in Swakopmund, on the Atlantic Coast of Namibia.
- Day 12: Desert and Dunes
- Itinerary
Drive to Wolwedans Farmhouse, from where you will be collected and transferred to Wolwedans Dunes Lodge, your accommodation for the next 2 nights. Kick back and relax as you take in the panoramic desert views from your room.
Go for a morning and afternoon Land rover excursion, traveling through dunes, grassy plains and along mountain formations. You could come across large and small desert animals along the way, and learn about their habitats and environment.
- Accommodation
Wolwedans Dunes Lodge Wolwedans Dunes Lodge is situated in the heart of NamibRand Nature Reserve, just southeast of Sossusvlei.
- Day 1: Arrive in Windhoek
- Itinerary
Arrive at the Windhoek International Airport and pick up your rental vehicle before embarking on your trip. You will drive to a quiet suburb just outside the city centre, where you will spend the night at an upmarket guest house, Olive Grove. You can take some time to just relax in this peaceful setting, as you enjoy an open-air spa bath and an al fresco dinner on your private verandah.
- Accommodation
Olive Grove Olive Grove is situated close to the city centre in a quiet, peaceful area in Windhoek, Namibia.
- Day 14:Return
- Itinerary
After a delicious breakfast out in the desert, you will be transferred back to the farmhouse, from where you will drive back to Windhoek International Airport where you can return your vehicle and board your outbound flight.
Included in tour.
Accommodation and certain meals
Scheduled activities at Wolwedans and Okonjima only
Group B vehicle or similar manual rental vehicle with air conditioner, power steering & cd for 14 days
VAT
Tourism Levy
Excluded:
International and regional flights and airport taxes
Fuel Costs
Entrance fees in park and places of interest
Certain Meals are not included. Please enquire for full details.
All drinks except at Wolwedans (house wines and soft drinks)
Activities
Portages & Gratuities
Travel Insurance
Tour rates. †
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Windhoek |
end in |
Windhoek |
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| 1 Jul 2008 |
30 Nov 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.
Extra tour notes.
The final part of the journey may be covered by a scenic flight over coastal and dune regions, and your hired car may be dropped off in Swakop..