NAMIBIA TOUR
ITINERARY – 14 NIGHTS
Kalahari Namibia - Sossusvlei - Swakopmund - Damaraland - Etosha National
Park - Waterberg Region - Central Namibia
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YOUR TRAVEL MAP
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TOUR SUMMARY
Day 1
Overnight:
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch (2x Garden Court, D, B&B)
Day 2
Overnight:
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch (2x Garden Court, D, B&B)
Day 3
Overnight:
Sossus Dune Lodge (2x Standard Room, D, B&B)
Day 4
Overnight:
Sossus Dune Lodge (2x Standard Room, D, B&B)
Day 5
Overnight:
Swakopmund Guesthouse (2x Standard room, B&B)
Day 6
Overnight:
Swakopmund Guesthouse (2x Standard room, B&B)
Day 7
Overnight:
Mowani Mountain Camp (2x Superior Room, D, B&B)
Day 8
Overnight:
Mowani Mountain Camp (2x Superior Room, D, B&B)
Day 9
Overnight:
Eagle Tented Lodge & Spa (2x Standard Room, D, B&B)
Day 10
Overnight:
Eagle Tented Lodge & Spa (2x Standard Room, D, B&B)
Day 11
Overnight:
Onguma Etosha Aoba Lodge (2x Adhoc Accommodation, D, B&B)
Day 12
Overnight:
Onguma Etosha Aoba Lodge (2x Adhoc Accommodation, D, B&B)
Day 13
Overnight:
Waterberg Guest Farm (2x Standard room, D, B&B)
Day 14
Overnight:
N/a’an ku sê Lodge (2x Luxury Room, D, B&B)
Day 15
Departure
PACKAGE OVERVIEW
Rental Car Information
Included
Unlimited kilometres
Collision and theft insurance
without excess
Tyre and windshield waiver
Second Driver
Transfer to and from airport
Excluded
Personal injury/death
insurance
Water, Sand and
Undercarriage waiver
Second spare tyre (free from
8 day rental)
Contract Fee
Administration fees for
speeding tickets and claims
GPS
Luggage insurance
Oneway-Rental Fee
Breakdown, Road-side
Assistance and recovery
charges, except for
mechanical failure
Young Driver Surcharge
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What’s Included:
Accommodation, Activities and Meals as per itinerary
Tourism Levy
Roadbook & Map
Qualified local English speaking Tour-Guide, his accommodation and meals
Rental car
Entrance Fees
Emergency evacuation insurance*
International flights or domestic flights
What’s Not Included
Optional activities
Fuel
Entrance Fees
Personal expenses, such as telephone calls, laundry, tips
Excess Baggage
Bank charges
Visa (if needed)
*E-MED RESCUE COVER
Your package price includes E-Med Rescue 24, which is an emergency medical evacuation company in Namibia. E-Med
Rescue 24 is a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week, emergency rescue and paramedical service company. Usually
advanced medical life support is provided to patients when they reach the hospital emergency rooms. E-Med aims to take
the services of the emergency room to the patient.
In a medical emergency, your life depends on fast, professional emergency medical evacuation / transportation.
Due to the remoteness of certain accommodation establishments and long distances travelled when visiting Namibia,
Terra Nova has included this service as a support should you be in the unfortunate situation of needing medical attention.
Your travel documents will contain emergency EMED contact details as well as the emergency procedure, which you will
be able to make use of in the event of an emergency.
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DAILY DETAIL
Kalahari Namibia
Days 1 & 2
The Kalahari is an exceptionally beautiful living desert a large semi-arid sandy savannah draped over a gently rolling
inland sea of sand covering most of Botswana and large parts of Namibia and South Africa. It is also the last bastion of
the San people with the modern world having enveloped all the other areas they once roamed. Here in Namibia it is
typically red sands covered in thin, wispy, mostly golden grass and dotted with acacia trees and wide ranging wildlife
including gemsbok, impala, jackals and cheetah.
Your Itinerary
On arrival at Windhoek International Airport, you are met by your Local Tour Guide who will assist you with your luggage
andaccompnay you to your vehicle. Depart for Mariental. Duration: 4-5 Hours, 330km
Check-in at Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch.
The next morning enjoy a leisurely breakfast. Today you have the opportunity just to relax by the poolside or take part in
the optional activities provided by the lodge:
Bagatelle Cheetah and Sundowner Drive
A game-drive in the reserve with a variety of game such
as giraffe, kudu, zebra, oryx, blue wildebeest, eland and
much more. The reserve has some of the highest dunes
in this region with views over the pan, characteristic to
the Kalahari. Between the dunes, which are called
streets, are the beautiful Acacia trees.
The Kalahari has more than 150 species of birds. The
well-known suricate (meerkat) is also to be seen,
although they are very scarce. Cheetah feeding allows
one the opportunity to come up close to the cheetah,
great for taking photos. Our guides will provide
interesting facts about this incredible cat and the history
of the cheetahs in our care. After this, a sundowner on
the dune will await you, with refreshments and a
Namibian snack, while enjoying a breathtaking sunset in
the Kalahari.
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Bagatelle Bushman Walk
A relaxing walk with the Bushmen (San) to their
demonstrational village, sharing with you their ancient
survival skills and secrets inherited from their
forefathers. Keeping the past alive. On arrival at the
traditional Bushman village, you will meet a family who
will present you with the way they used to store water in
ostrich eggs, plants for medicinal use, setting up traps,
the making of ostrich and bead jewellery, etc. This is
really an unforgettable experience.
Our guide will do the necessary translation into English,
as the Bushmen will speak their own language.
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Overnight: Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
Included: Dinner and Breakfast
The lodge lies on the edge of the Southern Kalahari in
the mixed tree and shrub Savanna.
The ranch is characterised by huge red sands dunes
running parallel, and in a northern-westerly to southeasterly direction. This ‘Spirit of Africa’ atmosphere,
coupled with service, delivered with graciousness and
charm, in an unashamedly luxurious setting, will be the
hallmarks of this establishment, providing excellent
value and unforgettable memories for the discerning
traveller.
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Although three styles of chalets are provided, all have
the same standard of luxury and finished quality.
There is a swimming pool and recreation area. An open
air boma for outdoor dinners captures the atmosphere
of an African Safari. Traditional African meals are
served from springbok to bobotie.
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Sossusvlei
Days 3 & 4
The Namib is the world’s oldest desert, and although it stretches along the entire length of Namibia’s coastline, the Namib
commonly refers to the vast sea of sand from Luderitz to Swakopmund. For a big sandy desert the scenery is remarkably
varied, with the giant red dunes of Sossusvlei being the most famous part.
Because of how old it is the Namib is home to numerous species that don’t occur elsewhere and although no humans live
in the desert an amazing array of flora and fauna manages to survive here. Famous species include the Welwitschia – a
living fossil plant, endemic chameleons, fur seals along the coast, brown hyenas, jackals and remarkably one of Africa’s
largest antelope the Gemsbok. The name Namib is of Nama origin and means "vast place" and vast it certainly is.
Your Itinerary
Early morning breakfast and depart for Sossus Dune Lodge. Duration: 4 - 4.5 Hours, 320km
Check-in at Sossus Dune Lodge.
The next day we recommend a visit to Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon.
Sossusvlei Tour self drive
You will visit the Dunes of Sossusvlei in your rental car
in the early morning. At sunrise you reach the entrance
gate of the Sossusvlei. It is another 60km – about an
hour through the amazing scenery until you reach the
2x4 parking. You stop in the heart of the Sossusvlei and
take a walk into the dramatically scenic “Dead Vlei”. The
'vlei' itself only fills after rare heavy rainfall when, in a
complete turn-around, it becomes a spectacular
turquoise lake.
The highlight of your Sossusvlei excursion is the view
from atop the dunes! "Big Daddy", one of the world's
tallest dunes, can be climbed for incredible views of
Dead Vlei below and the entire area for miles. Aside
from the spectacular scenery and geological
fascinations at Sossusvlei and Sesriem Canyon, the
area is ideal for observing some of the dune life for
which the Namib is so well known. Geologists believe
that this magnificent desert, that covers most of the
Namib Naukluft National Park, is the oldest desert in the
world. The older the dune the brighter the colour from
slow iron oxidisation and a zillion tiny fragments of
garnets. These dunes refract spectacular colours with
the changing light and turn from burnt orange through
reds to deepest mauve
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Sesriem Canyon
Sesriem Canyon, a deep chasm carved through the
rocks by water, is a striking natural feature of the area
that is best explored on foot. Stony walls rise up sharply
on both sides of the canyon, while birds roost in its
crags and lizards dart along the ledges. The canyon’s
name was coined when early settlers used it as a water
source, using six lengths of leather (‘ses riem – six
thongs) tied together to lower buckets into the water at
the base of canyon.
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Overnight: Sossus Dune Lodge
Included: Dinner and Breakfast
Namibia Wildlife Resorts launched the first lodge in the
Namib-Naukluft Park, the Sossus Dune Lodge, in June
2007.
Built in an environmentally sensitive manner, primarily
from wood, canvas and thatch, in an attractive 'afrovillage' style, Sossus Dune Lodge offers guests an
evocative and life changing experience.
Situated within the park, guests benefit from being able
to reach Sossusvlei before sunrise, and stay until after
sunset, and on their return after an exhilarating day,
relax in the tranquillity and splendor of the Namib
Desert, under the spectacular African sky. Sossus Dune
Lodge offers professional guided tours, fully unleashing
the beauty and biological diversity of the desert
environment to visitors, and offers the best beds in the
desert.
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Swakopmund
Days 5 & 6
Founded in 1892 as the main harbour for German South West Africa, Swakopmund is often described as being more
German than Germany. Now a seaside resort, Swakopmund is the capital of the Skeleton Coast tourism area and has
plenty to keep visitors happy. The quirky mix of German and Namibian influences, colonial-era buildings and the cool sea
breeze make it very popular.
Your Itinerary
An early morning breakfast and depart for Swakopmund, passing through the ever changing desert and the Ghaub and
Kuiseb Pass always alongside the Namib Naukluft National Park towards the cool breeze of the Atlantic Ocean. You will
drive past Solitaire, a curious assembly of houses, where you should stop to take a look around and eat the delicious and
famous apple pie. Duration: 4-5 Hours, 344km
Check-in at Swakopmund Guesthouse.
We receommend the following activities during your stay in Swakopmund.
Scenic flights Sossusvlei Swakopmund
Once on board, set off on a spectacular flight to
Swakopmund, which starts off with flying over the
highest dunes in the world. The colours and shadows of
these gigantic mountains of sand change by the hour
from beige to rust-red to purple, dazzling the eye. With
Sossusvlei lingering in your mind’s eye, the forbidden
Diamond areas are overflown where remains of old
diamond camps can still be seen. The flight continues
over the ‘sea of sand’, approaching the shore at
Conception Bay and the shipwreck of a German
passenger liner, Eduard Bohlen. Stranded in 1909, she
now lies inland, for the entire world as if she were
sailing through the desert.
Forthwith the shipwreck of the fishing trawler, Shaunee,
comes into sight. Continuing northward, the neverending battle for supremacy between the sand and the
sea can be witnesses, as the “Lange Wand” is passed,
a 500 feet high dune rising from the water’s edge.
Nearing Sandwich Harbour, the pilots ascend to 1500
feet. Sandwich Harbour is a large saltwater lagoon and
home to an incredible variety of bird life and one of
southern Africa’s greatest natural bird sanctuaries with
thousands of Flamingos. From Sandwich Harbour the
flight continues over the salt mines and Namibia’s major
harbour, Walvis Bay to Swakopmund airfield
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Dolphin Cruise Walvis Bay
In the morning departure for a Catamaran Cruise in
Walvis Bay. The Catamaran takes guests on a scenic
and informative trip through the harbour and across to
Pelican Point. Along the way schools of dolphins usually
escort and play alongside the boats. The boat stops at
the large seal colony off Pelican Point and one can
usually witness some large male seals jumping on
board the boat for some entertainment. To round off the
trip fresh Walvis Bay oysters, snacks, and cold sparkling
wine are served on board the boat. Beer and soft drinks
are also included.
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Living Desert Tours
The Living Desert Tour is a unique 4x4 adventure which
specializes in bringing the desert to life while sharing
the awesome beauty of the Namib Desert with travellers
from all over the world. The coastal dune belt may seem
barren and lifeless to many people, but in fact it is alive
with a fascinating variety of little desert adapted
animals, which are able to survive on the life-giving fog
which consistently rolls in from the cold Atlantic Ocean.
Come see the Dancing White Lady Spider
(Carparachne aureoflava) cartwheel 44 turns per
second down a dune to escape the enemy. Admire the
transparent Namib Dune Gecko (Pachydactylus rangei)
with webbed feet that are equivalent to snow shoes.
Learn about the different beetles and insects and how
they survive in the dune desert. Follow in the tracks of a
legless Lizard (Fitsimmon’s Burrowing Skink), observe
Sand Diving Lizards (Meroles Anchieta) dancing on the
hot sand, Sidewinder Snakes (Perinquey’s Adder),
Desert Chameleons and many more fascinating
creatures. Learn about the geology, structure and
formation of the desert, and admire the vast and
beautiful landscapes while enjoying a scenic dune drive
combined with fun and adrenalin.
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Mondesa Township Tour
The Cultural Tour takes you off the beaten track and
into the lives of the real Namibians. The tour begins
with a brief history of Mondesa Township. On foot you
have the opportunity to get a fascinating glimpse into a
typical Namibian Township with plenty of opportunity to
stop and chat to local residents and view typical homes
and schools and stop off at a small home craft market.
Included are visits to as many cultures as possible and
if open, a visit to a local kindergarten (crèche). End the
end of the tour, you stop at a local Shebeen where you
will be hosted Ovambo style!
Start: Morning or afternoon
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Sandwich Harbour 4x4
Sandwich Harbour, part of the Namib Naukluft Park, is a
place many have heard of but very few have ever
visited. Giant sand dunes run straight into the ocean,
creating breathtaking sceneries and unique landscapes,
just waiting to be discovered!
Our tour starts every morning at 10h00 at the Sandwich
Harbour 4x4 office in Walvis Bay. After a short break at
the Walvis Bay Lagoon to see masses of flamingoes,
the drive to Sandwich takes us to the first dunes and the
Kuiseb river delta, a dry riverbed where the odd
springbok may still be seen. Beautiful dunes have to be
crossed to get to Sandwich Harbour. If weather and
tides allow, we will drive right to the Sandwich Harbour
Lagoon, one of Southern Africa’s richest and unique
wetlands. Wedged between the sea and the Namib
Dunes, potable water seeping from the underground
aquifer sustains the freshwater vegetation at the base of
the dunes. If our vehicles cannot drive all along the
beach to get to Sandwich Harbour because of the tides,
you will have the time to walk 4-5 km. Alternatively, you
will get a chance to see the lagoon area from one of our
many beautiful lookout spots.
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When it becomes time to enjoy something to eat, your
guide simply finds a suitable place to stop and serves a
light lunch including a selection of snacks, salad, bread,
and fresh fruit with sparkling wine, oysters and drinks.
We usually do this on top of a high dune overlooking the
Atlantic Ocean, or on the beach.
A folding table, chairs and a tablecloth come out, and
we are ready to serve! The route homewards will be
done testing the power of the vehicles on the dunes, the
highlight being the 65m high Roaring Dune, giving you
exceptional viewpoints on the return to Walvis Bay by
16h30.
Cape Cross Seal Colony
This colony of Cape Fur Seals is one of the largest in
the world, home to approximately 80 000 to 100 000 of
these so-called 'seals', which are in fact a species of
sea lion. Day trips to the colony are offered and the
seals can be viewed from a walkway at a distance of
roughly 200 metres.
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Overnight: Swakopmund Guesthouse
Included: Breakfast
Situated in Swakopmund town centre and only a 5min
walk from the beach and main shopping area, is the
Swakopmund Guesthouse, owned and run by the Borg
family.
Previously used as a holiday home it has been
completely revamped, in a very elegant and modern
style.
It has been completely revamped to offer seven
standard rooms, seven luxury rooms and one family
suite for guests wanting to indulge in a comfortable
stay-over close to the ocean. The spacious rooms are
fitted with crisp, white linen sheets. Wallpaper
portraying a peaceful view of the ocean adds to the
clean and neat atmosphere of the guesthouse. The ensuite bathrooms with soft cream walls are decorated
with beach pebbles that give them a unique
atmosphere.
This particular bed and breakfast establishment caters
for the more upmarket traveller. Most of their guests
stay here because of high comfort levels, personalized
service and the short distance to the beach!
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Damaraland
Days 7 & 8
Huge, untamed and ruggedly beautiful Damaraland is an exceptionally scenic landscape of open plains and spectacular
rock formations. The major attractions are Spitzkoppe, the Brandberg, Twyfelfontein, Vingerklip and the Petrified Forest.
Your Itinerary
After breakfast you will depart for Damaraland. Duration: 5-6 Hours, 340km
Check-in at Mowani Mountain Camp.
We recommend the following activities in Damaraland.
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Twyfelfontein Rock Art
Twyfelfontein is a World Heritage Site boasting one of
the richest rock art concentrations in Africa. Thousands
of tourists come to this site each year to view some 2,
500 Stone Age rock engravings. The area is home to 17
rock art sites, which collectively encompass 212
engraved stone slabs. There are an additional 13 sites
displaying rock paintings.
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Petrified Forest
The petrified forest is an area of open veld scattered
with petrified tree trunks up to 34m long and 6m in
circumference, which are estimated to be around 260
million years old. The original trees belonged to an
ancient group of cone-bearing plants that are known as
Gymnospermae, which includes such modern plants as
conifers, cycads and welwitschias. Because of the lack
of root or branch remnants, it’s thought that the trunks
were transported to the site in a flood.
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Overnight: Mowani Mountain Camp
Included: Dinner and Breakfast
Mowani Mountain Camp offers luxury tented
accommodation with magnificent desert views. Open air
en-suite bathrooms and private decks give you great
views of Damaraland and the reliability of nearby
Twyfelfontein with its San engravings and paintings is
contrasted by the elusive desert adapted elephants.
The Twyfelfontein conservancy has been protecting the
southern most roaming ground of the black rhino and
elusive desert elephant.
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Sustainable eco-tourism and community upliftment is of
the utmost importance at Mowani. Guides from the local
tribes compliment day-time game drives to track
mountain zebra, kudu, springbok, klipspringer and if you
are fortunate enough... the leopard! The adventurer in
me took over at Mowani. Days were filled with game
drives, hot air balloon trips over the Aba-Huab Valley,
champagne breakfasts and al fresco meals amidst the
dusky landscape beneath Mopani trees.
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Etosha National Park
Days 9 & 10
The Etosha National Park is Namibia's premiere game viewing experience, situated in the northwest of Namibia and is an
area well known for its wildlife. Vegetation ranges from dense bush to open plains attracting a diversity of wildlife. In the
heart of the Park is The Etosha Pan - a shallow depression that covers an area of 5000sq kilometres. Dry and
shimmering for most of the year, the pans fill up with water after good rains to a depth which is seldom deeper than 1m. In
the dry season wildlife is attracted to perennial springs and waterholes that makes for excellent game viewing.
Within the park are three large public rest camps catering for the more budget orientated traveller. There are several
smaller establishments on the outskirts of the park on private land offering a more intimate and comprehensive
experience. All of these establishments offer excellent value for money.
Your Itinerary
Enjoy morning breakfast and depart for your next destination. Duration: 4 Hours, 330km.
Check-in at Eagle Tented Lodge & Spa.
Your afternoon can either be relaxing by the poolside or depart for an afternoon safari drive into Etosha National Park.
Etosha National Park
The Etosha National Park is Namibia's premiere game
viewing experience, situated in the northwest of
Namibia and is an area well known for its wildlife.
Vegetation ranges from dense bush to open plains
attracting a diversity of wildlife. In the heart of the Park
is The Etosha Pan - a shallow depression that covers
an area of 5000sq kilometres. Dry and shimmering for
most of the year, the pans fill up with water after good
rains to a depth which is seldom deeper than 1m. In the
dry season wildlife is attracted to perennial springs and
waterholes that makes for excellent game viewing.
Within the park are three large public rest camps
catering for the more budget orientated traveller. There
are several smaller establishments on the outskirts of
the park on private land offering a more intimate and
comprehensive experience. All of these establishments
offer excellent value for money.
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Etosha Game Drive self-drive
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Today you have the opportunity to go on a full-day
safari in Etosha in your own vehicle. You will be sure to
see some of the 114 mammal species and
approximately 340 bird species congregating at
waterholes in their natural environment, untroubled by
man. The Etosha Pan, a vast 5,000 square km salt pan
that dries out during summer, is an additional ‘must-beseen’ feature of the 22,270 square km park. Mammal
species include lion, jackal, hyena, elephant, rhino,
giraffe, zebra, springbok, kudu, eland, blue wildebeest
and red hartebeest. Rare and / or endangered species
include the white rhino, aardwolf and the black-faced
impala.
Overnight: Eagle Tented Lodge & Spa
Included: Dinner and Breakfast
Eagle Tented Lodge and Spa provides breathtaking
views over the surrounding mountains & valleys. This
luxury lodge, built from natural rock with thatch roofs
boasts 8 standard and 8 luxury canvas tents all with
spacious en-suite facilities. All tents have their private
raised wooden balcony with a splash pool or outside
bath, coffee and tea facilities. Each bathroom has a
shower, toilet and a washbasin.
The lodge has two restaurants, main bar, pool bar,
swimming pool and a fully equipped Mystique Spa with
aroma and mud baths, hydro therapies, pedicures,
manicures, massages, yoga and Thelaso therapy.
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Guests can partake in various activities including game
drives on the Epacha Game Reserve, night drives,
game drives to the Etosha National Park and guided
walks. The lodge offers all modern day luxuries to its
guests combined with and unforgettable African bush
experience.
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Etosha National Park
Days 11 & 12
Your Itinerary
Today you will have the whole day to explore the Etosha National Park as you drive through and exit the Eastern Side of
the park: Elephants taking a bath with their young, a group of zebras filing past on their way to the watering hole, herds of
springbok in the savannah, a pair of lions lazing under a bush - in Etosha you experience animals in the wild.
Duration: 4-5 Hours,240km
Check-in at Onguma Etosha Aoba Lodge.
The next day you have the option of spending the whole day in the Park or just relax at the poolside and view the game at
the waterhole.
Overnight: Onguma Etosha Aoba Lodge
Included: Dinner and Breakfast
Welcome to the Namibian Wilderness - Welcome to
Etosha Aoba Lodge - situated on a 36.000 ha private
game reserve adjacent to the Etosha National Park. Nature and leisure at it's best - where you can
participate in any of our memorable activities or relax in
a pleasant bush atmosphere.
Onguma Etosha Aoba is located along the dry
“Omuramba Owambo” riverbed close to the Lapa. All
bungalows have a private terrace with seating, shower /
toilet, mini safe, "bush-minibar”, ceiling fan and tea /
coffee facilities.
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For the winter season there are heating fans available.
There is a swimming pool and a thatched bar, lounge
and dining area that overlooks a small waterhole and
free Wi-Fi.
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Waterberg Region
Day 13
The Waterberg Region incorporates the Waterberg Plateau National Park and the farming districts from Outjo and
Otjiwarongo in the west to Grootfontein and Tsumeb in the west.
Your Itinerary
Enjoy morning breakfast and depart for Waterberg Guest Farm. Duration: 4-5 Hours, 395km.
En-route visit the Waterberg Plateau National Park where you could also stop for lunch.
Check-in at Waterberg Guest Farm.
We offer
Visit to the cheetah Conservation fund
The drive departs from the Guest Farm Reception just
after lunchtime (13:00 hrs in Summer Time and 12:00 hrs
in Winter Time). Clients will drive through the grounds of
Waterberg Guest Farm where they will be introduced to
Cattle Farming as well as the holistic way farmers'
combat problems with predators. From there you will be
taken to the Cheetah Conservation Fund. Here you can
walk around the Education Centre and will get
information as to the work being done at CCF. From
there you will proceed into an 8ha camp where you will
come in close proximity to Cheetahs. This will give you a
great opportunity to take pictures of these majestic
animals. On your return to the Guest Farm you will drive
across the Little Serengeti where you will enjoy an
African Sunset. Return to the lodge around 18:30 hrs.
Walking Trails
We offer guided and un-guided walking trails. These lead
up the Small Waterberg or to the Omumborombonga
Forest. The trails are as long as you want them – but in
general between 1.5 and 3 hours.
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Overnight: Waterberg Guest Farm
Included: Dinner and Breakfast
Our guests are pampered in a style befitting the
spectacular surroundings.
The original 1930s manager's house was converted into
a guesthouse with 4 double and twin rooms, all with ensuite bathrooms.
The spacious dining room is also located in the
guesthouse, along with the comfortable lounge - the
perfect spot to relax after a long day outdoors.
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Guests can also soak up the atmosphere of the unspoilt
African bush in our two secluded, luxury 'bush
bungalows' situated 160 metres from the main
guesthouse. The truly unique bungalows are built
according to the traditional Herero method using natural
materials from the surrounding mountains.
While the bungalows themselves are constructed with
only natural materials, the interiors are decorated in
contemporary African design and offer all the modern
amenities to ensure your comfort. They also offer the
unique choice of showers either inside or outside,
surrounded by breathtaking views!
The traditional African grass-roofed "lapa" next to the
swimming pool offers al fresco dining and a fully
stocked 'honesty bar'. Here guests can sit on the
wooden deck and watch the floodlit waterhole as
antelope, warthog and the occasional leopard come to
drink, and in turn, be watched by our resident family of
baboons.
Our concept is simple - a small luxury guest house,
accommodating a limited number of guests, set in the
midst of a wildlife haven with personal attention,
spectacular surroundings and exceptional cuisine.
Animals can be viewed on guided game drives through
the rugged surrounding terrain in four-wheel drive
vehicles, or just by sitting on the viewing deck at our
floodlit waterhole.
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Central Namibia
Day 14
The central Namibian highlands are much cooler and less harsh than the arid lowlands that make up the majority of the
country. This is great cattle ranching country and most tourism facilities have their origins in cattle and more recently
game ranching.
Your Itinerary
Early morning breakfast and depart to Windhoek. Duration: 4-5 Hours, 355km
On arrival in Windhoek enjoy a short city tour of the Capital before heading out to N/a’an ku se Lodge.
We recommend the following activities at N/a’an ku se.
Cultural visit with the San People
They are one of the oldest cultures in the world, as part of
the Khoisan group, and were discovered to be one of the
14 groups of people from which all modern humans have
descended. Traditionally, the San are hunter-gatherers,
which in today’s fast-moving world has resulted in some
of the difficulties they regularly experience. This vibrant
and fascinating community is expert at hunting in Africa,
and typically found in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Lesotho,
Mozambique, Swaziland, Botswana, Namibia, and
Angola. Where you may see a smudge in the dirt, an
experience San hunter can tell you the species, age, sex,
intention and time lapse of an animal that left that
smudge. To understand their knowledge of the world is to
understand a whole new world. After living in harsh
African conditions for generations, the San have adapted
to finding water and food where most of us would just see
desolate conditions. They do this by tracking weather
conditions,
reading
the
nature
around
us,
resourcefulness, and following instincts.
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Overnight: N/a’an ku sê Lodge
Included: Dinner and Breakfast
Join us for a luxury break amid the stunning African
Savannah. Located just a thirty minute drive from
Windhoek International Airport and nestled in the
stunning African veldt, our Lodge is perfectly situated to
start or finish your trip to Namibia. With a range of
enjoyable activities available, including Carnivore
Feeding Tours, and Cheetahs Up Close you are sure to
enjoy an unforgettable African holiday with us.
The only charity lodge in Namibia, N/a’an ku sê Lodge
is crafted from ecologically clean material including solid
logs and glass to complement N/a’an ku sê’s beautiful
wilderness setting. Guests will find six luxurious,
individual chalets and a tranquil dining area with
stunning views, bar and swimming pool. There are also
five beautifully appointed and fully equipped holiday
houses available for hire. The Lodge also provides a
breathtaking backdrop for weddings and conferences.
Our Lodge is a not for profit eco-tourism destination,
where all profits are directed straight back into
supporting our charitable projects.
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Departure
Day 15
Your Itinerary
Enjoy breakfast and your guide will transfer you to Hosea Kutako International Airport for your return flight back home.
Duration: 45 min, 40km