Namibian Expedition Safari

Safari Synopsis:

Head south from Windhoek through desert shrub savannah to the Naukluft Mountains . If time permits, a short hike in the afternoon is planned.
Accommodation: Naukluft campsite (D)

Hike in the Naukluft Mountains before heading on to the Namib Naukluft Park and Sesriem Campsite. Full day is set aside in this area with a half-day excursion to Sossusvlei to visit this beautiful dunes area. Interests include Dead Pan, Dune 45, Sesriem Gorge, as well as dune climbing and photography.
Accommodation: Sesriem campsite in the Namib Naukluft Park (B,L,D)

Travel west through desert gravel plains, via the stunning Kuiseb Canyon and Moonlandscape to Swakopmund situated on the Skeleton Coast . Time is set aside for a morning visit to Walvis Bay , home to a wide variety of bird species such as flamingo, pelican and numerous waders. Optional extra activities whilst at Swakopmund include scenic flights, dolphin cruise, dune boarding, 4X4 quad biking and lots more.

Accommodation: Europahof or Rapmund Hotel or similar (B)

Travel north along the Skeleton Coast to Cape Cross where a breeding colony of Cape Fur seals (80000-100000) can be seen. From here we travel along gravel roads through open plains changing to granite hill formations which makes up the region of Damaraland.

Accommodation: Camp X’Aragu campsite (B,L,D)

Morning visit to the Twyfelfontein rock engravings and bushman paintings before heading north-west via the “back-route” to Palmwag Lodge. This road goes through open plains, dune fields as well as mountain areas with a good opportunity to see the desert adapted elephants. Time is set aside to spend in this beautiful area with a full morning game/nature drive in the Palmwag concession to the Aub Canyon where a wide variety of desert adapted animals can be found. This will include giraffe, oryx, springbok, mountain zebra, kudu, and, if very lucky, the endangered black rhinoceros.

Accommodation: Accommodation at the Palmwag campsite or in the area (B,L,D)

Today we head north to the frontier town of Opuwo, a Herero word meaning, “all finished” or “no more”! This afternoon we will visit a few traditional Himba/Dzimba villages.

Accommodation: Overnight in a campsite in Opuwo (B,L,D)

Morning visit to some more Himba villages before heading east and then south to a lodge/guest farm on the western side of Etosha (outside the park).

Accommodation: Campsite (B,L,D)

We enter Etosha at the western Otjivasando gate, closed to the public (we obtain a special permit for this area) and head east to Okaukuejo. Along the way, stop over at numerous waterholes for game viewing. Enjoy the floodlit waterhole at Okaukuejo where there is an excellent chance to see the black rhino drinking at night. These days will be spent in Etosha on morning and afternoon game drives and visiting numerous waterholes.

Accommodation: Namibia Wildlife Resorts campsites (B,L,D)

Exit Etosha at the eastern gate and head south to Otjiwarongo arriving at the Waterberg Plateau in the afternoon.

Accommodation: Waterberg Plateau campsite (B,D)

Depart after breakfast and head south to Okahandja (wood carving market) and then on to Windhoek and transfer to the airport where the safari will end. (B)