Namibia Highlights Safari

We collect you from your accommodation at 7.45 and the safari departs from Windhoek at 8.30am. We travel south passing through the "window to the south" and crossing the Tropic of Capricorn. We stop at Mariental for fresh supplies before having a roadside lunch. We arrive at Quiver Tree Forest late afternoon and have time to relax and explore the quiver tree forest and rock formations. Dinner prepared by guide with group assistance. Evening spent around camp fire. Lunch and dinner are included.

Depart camp early with a short stop in Keetmanshoop for fresh supplies. Arrive at Hobas at the Fish River Canyon in the mid morning, walk the rim of the canyon and visit the main viewpoints, we have lunch at the canyon rim. This afternoon we drive through to our rustic bungalow, at Klein Aus Vista in the Aus Mountains overlooking the Namib Desert. Overnight remote bush bungalow (multi-share) or camping Dinner prepared by the safari guide with group assistance. Evening around camp fire. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

The safari departs from Klein Aus for Luderitz day trip. We arrive at Kolmanskop for a guided tour of the ghost town in the desert dunes, and then explore Luderitz. After lunch we drive out to Diaz Point and look for the penguins on Halifax Island. We return to Klein Aus late afternoon, stopping at the viewing hide for the feral horses of the Namib. This evening your guide prepares dinner over the camp fire with group assistance. Overnight camping or remote bush bungalow (multi-share). Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Leisurely departure for the scenic drive to Sesriem the closest campsite to the dunes at Sossusvlei and we have lunch en-route in the Namib desert. We arrive at camp mid afternoon and do a late afternoon walk through the desert from Elim's Dune. Overnight camping and dinner prepared by guide with group assistance. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Pre dawn departure from camp to drive to Sossusvlei, we watch the sunrise from this spectacular and unique area. Mid morning brunch after exploring the different vlei's. Walk to Dead Vlei before returning to camp for a swim and a rest. This afternoon we visit Sesriem Canyon. Overnight camping and dinner prepared by guide with group assistance. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

After an early breakfast there is a leisurely drive through the Namib Desert to the lagoon at Walvis Bay. Here we look for the many aquatic birds that make their home here such as flamingos, pelicans, avocets, cormorants and many more. We arrive at our bungalows in Swakopmund for lunch and you have the afternoon at leisure to enjoy optional activities such as quadbiking, scenic flights and tandem parachuting. Overnight accommodation in bungalows on a twin share basis. (B, L, D)

This morning you have free time to visit the Swakopmund museum, explore the town, visit the aquarium or partake in optional activities such as sand boarding and quadbiking. After lunch we depart for Spitzkoppe and arrive late afternoon and set up camp. Dinner prepared by the guide with group assistance. Evening spent under a million stars. Overnight remote bush camp. (B,L,D)

We have an early morning guided walk to Bushman’s Paradise. Our drive through to our camp takes us through some beautiful and dramatic landscapes and we keep our eyes peeled for the rare and elusive desert elephant. We arrive at camp mid afternoon and have lunch, the rest of the afternoon is spent at Twyfelfontein where we take a local guide to explore this unique area. We also visit the Organ Pipes and Burnt Mountain near sunset. Dinner prepared by your guide with group assistance. (B, L, D)

After breaking camp we pick up fresh supplies at Outjo and then head on to the Etosha National Park gate for lunch. We then game drive to camp and after setting up our tents we take a late afternoon game safari visiting many waterholes and looking for species such as elephant, lion, rhino, kudu, giraffe, springbok, zebra and many more. Dinner prepared by your guide with group assistance. Night time viewing at flood lit waterhole which is very closo to our campsite at Okaukuejuo Rest Camp (B, L, D)

A sunrise departure from camp for a full morning game drive. Transit across the Etosha Park visiting various waterholes along the way. 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. Dinner prepared by your safari guide with group assistance. Night time viewing at flood lit waterhole. (B, L, D)

• 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.