Northern Namibia 4x4 Adventure Safari

Northern Namibia Safari Synopsis:

You will be collected from your Windhoek accommodation at 7.45am to Swakopmund. After collecting fresh supplies for lunch we drive to the port town of Walvis Bay where we visit the lagoon, which is a protected RAMSAR wetland site. We may see the many species of bird including Greater and Lesser Flamingos, pelicans, avocets, plovers and the endemic damara tern before a short visit to the nearby salt farm. We return to Swakopmund where your guide will assist those wishing to book optional adventure activities such as sand boarding, quad biking, scenic flights, parachuting, dolphin cruises to name but a few, which you have time for this afternoon and tomorrow morning. Overnight in comfortable twin/double rooms with en-suite bathroom close to the town centre. Laundry facilities are available here. This evening’s meal is a group dinner in a restaurant at client’s own expense
Meals: Lunch
Accommodation: Budget Guest House Swakopmund

This morning in Swakopmund you have free time to visit the museum, explore the town, visit the aquarium or partake in optional activities such as sand boarding and quad biking. The safari departs after lunch, driving along a section of the Skeleton Coast before turning inland for Spitzkoppe and arriving late afternoon to set up camp. We have a late afternoon climb to Bushman’s Paradise to see the ancient bushman paintings and see vistas of the vast surrounding desert or simply wander around the desert floor exploring the wonderful rock formations that have been created by erosion over thousands of years. Dinner prepared by the guide with assistance from apprentice Guide. Evening spent under a million stars. Overnight remote bush camp with no toilet / shower facilities.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Camping: Spitzkoppe Community Campsite

This morning we enjoy a walk to Bushmans Paradise, viewing the ancient bushman paintings and vistas of the vast surrounding desert or you may simply wander around the desert floor. From here our drive takes us through some beautiful and dramatic landscapes arriving at camp late afternoon. Hobatere borders western Etosha and the camp is set amongst boulders and trees offering seclusion, however, game, including lion may wander around freely and there are no fences to separate the camp from concession land. Overnight wild camping, dinner prepared by guide and camp assistant
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Camping: Hobatere Campsite

Today you can relax at the camp, enjoy a walk in the surrounding land or watch the game from the hide come to drink at the waterhole, alternatively join an OPTIONAL day trip through to Opuwo and visit the local himba tribes. These remarkable and proud people live in the Kunene region. Formally cattle/goat herders some still live a traditional life style in this harsh environment. You will be accompanied by a local guide who will translate all your questions giving you a chance to find how they survive in today’s modern world learn about their fascinating culture. We return to camp late afternoon and you can sit at the waterhole watching the game come to quench their thirst. Dinner prepared by guide and camp assistant
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Camping: Hobatere Campsite

We depart for Etosha National Park entering through the western gate and game driving through to Okaukuejo. This massive park is a haven for wildlife and supports one of the most important ecological and wildlife systems on the continent. After setting up our tents we take a late afternoon game drive visiting the surrounding waterholes looking for species such as elephant, lion, rhino, kudu, giraffe as well as the large herds of springbok, zebra and wildebeest that survive in this region. Dinner prepared by guide and camp assistant. Evening viewing at flood lit waterhole, famous for its visits by black rhinos.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Camping: Okaukuejo Campsite

Sunrise departure from camp for full morning game drive transiting across the park visiting various waterholes along the way and look out for the many species of animals. We spend the hottest part of the day at Halali camp where we have lunch and enjoy a swim or an afternoon snooze. Late afternoon game drive to Namutoni via the famous Etosha Pan, a vast depression which can even be seen from space and the white shimmering haze disappearing into the horizon. Dinner prepared by guide and camp assistant. Spend the evening around campfire.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Camping: Onguma Camp

We’ll enjoy an early morning game drive before departing Etosha on the eastern side. We have a short stop at Lake Otjikoto before collecting fresh supplies at Tsumeb and continuing on to Hoba Meteorite, the largest meteorite in the world for lunch. We arrive late afternoon at Waterberg Plateau Bush camp at the eastern end of the Plateau. Witness the fabulous colours of the lichen growing on the rock face of the plateau at sunset from the top of the plateau directly above our camp and enjoy the views across the Kalahari. There are plenty of animals wandering freely in this area such as eland, ostrich, springbok, kudu and impala. Dinner prepared by guide and camp assistant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Camping: Waterberg Campsite

Your guide will lead you on a short hike through the ravine at the base of the plateau. After brunch the safari returns to Windhoek via the Okahandja Craft Markets for those last minute gifts. (B,L)

• Luggage limits are 10kg per person and we will only carry soft bags to minimize luggage damage. One small day pack for hand luggage and a sleeping bag are separate.
• Safaris are undertaken on a twin share basis. Should you be travelling alone we will ask you to share with another traveler of the same sex, should there be none then you will have a single tent and not have to share accommodation where provided.
• The safari is run on a participation basis - and you will be expected to help with the camp chores
• All drinks must be purchased by you during your safari including mineral water.