Etosha Adventure

Day 1

Arrival in Namibia – Waterberg Region

Namibia is a wonderful place to visit.

Your Rental Vehicle Service Transfer will pick you up at Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek. You will be moved to a depot where you will pick up your rental car, and your journey will begin immediately in the direction of Namibia’s north.

You’ll pass through Windhoek and Okahandja on the way. You will be able to stop in Windhoek and buy water and snacks for your trip.

Okahandja is a significant Herero town since it was the seat of Chief Samuel Maharero. Thousands of Hereros gather here every August for a pilgrimage to pay homage to their great chiefs’ graves. Okahandja is a popular destination for northern woodcarvers.

Check-in to the lodge for your first night under Namibian skies after arriving in the magnificent Waterberg Area.

350 km (approximately)

Dinner, a night’s stay, and breakfast

Day 2 & 3

Waterberg Region – Etosha National Park

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before continuing your journey to the Etosha National Park Region through Otjiwarongo, Otavi, and Tsumeb.

Otjiwarongo was originally known to the Herero as Kanubes, which means “pretty spot” or “place of the fat cattle,” as the region is known for its cattle ranches. The Otjiwarongo district, about 250 kilometers north of Windhoek, is home to a number of guest farms and lodges situated on a slope amid undulating plains. The Otjiwarongo Crocodile Ranch, which breeds crocodiles, and the Cheetah Conservation Fund, an internationally recognized organization, are two interesting features of the town. The Cheetah Conservation Foundation is committed to ensuring the cheetah’s long-term survival through science, conservation, and education.

Otavi is a small town nestled in the foothills of the Otavi Mountains. The Khorab Memorial, about 3 km from Otavi, commemorates the signing of a Ceasefire at Khorab on July 9, 1915, during World War I. The Ghaub Caves and Bushman paintings are 35 kilometers north of Otavi, on Ghaub farm.

Since 1905, the town of Tsumeb, which serves as the northern gateway, has been inextricably connected to the mining industry. Tsumeb’s history is represented in the Tsumeb museum, which also houses a large collection of rare minerals. A series of restored canons and other armaments that were dumped into Lake Otjikoto by German forces are on display in the Khorab room. The lake is surrounded by many legends, one of which claims that Otjikoto and its sister lake Guinas are bottomless. Otjikoto, which resembles an upside-down mushroom, was created when the roof of a massive dolomite cave collapsed. A unusual, mouth-breeding species of fish has been discovered in the lake’s depths, and stalactite samples taken from an underwater cave have been estimated to be about 80 000 years old.

Check-in to your lodge and relax in your beautiful African surroundings, or travel the short distance to the Park Entrance and enjoy an afternoon of game watching in the popular Etosha National Park. Return to your lodging outside the Park in the late afternoon; keep in mind that the gates close at sunset.

The Etosha National Park is one of Africa’s largest parks, covering 22 270 square kilometers of saline desert, savannah, and woodlands. The Etosha Pan, a large, shallow depression covering approximately 5000 square kilometers, is its defining feature. The pan is a desolate expanse of white broken mud that shimmers with mirages on most days for the majority of the year. The Etosha experience is unlike any other, with huge herds of game and the eerie “great white place of dry water” as a backdrop. The park is home to 114 mammal species, including some uncommon and endangered species like black rhino and black-faced impala. The park is home to a variety of bird species, including the European bee-eater and many wader species, around a third of which are migratory.

The third day is yours to do as you want. Your lodge offers a variety of exciting events as well as relaxing poolside. Alternatively, spend more time in Etosha National Park from your safari car, watching a variety of animals and birds, or stop at one of the Park Resorts for refreshments/a swim/to relax at the waterhole and see the wildlife that comes to drink.

Approximate distance: 315 km

Dinner, a night’s stay, and breakfast

Day 4

Etosha National Park – Windhoek

Today, your safari will return to Windhoek along the same route it took to Etosha, where you will check into your hotel for your final night in Namibia. Before your flight, take advantage of the afternoon and even the following morning to do some last-minute souvenir shopping or visit some of the city’s attractions, such as the Tintin Palast (House of Parliament) and the beautiful Christus Church.

Approximate distance: 540 km

Breakfast & Bed

Day 5

Departure

The Transfer Service of the Rental Vehicle Company will pick you up from your hotel and transport you to the Hosea Kutako International Airport after you return the rental vehicle to the depot. Check-in for your next flight out of Nambia and say your goodbyes to the nation.

INCLUDED in Vehicle Rental:

• Unlimited Mileage.
• Applicable Local taxes (VAT).
• Zero Excess Collision Damage Waiver including Glass and Tyres, providing no negligence is proven.
• Emergency contact service Information.
• Replacement vehicle in case of accident, excepting when the loss or damage or the event giving rise thereto was caused due to negligence of the renters or driver (whether authorised or not) of the vehicle.
• Second Driver if Indicated on Rental Form.

NOT INCLUDED in Vehicle Rental:

• Damage to a third party or to the rental vehicle due to negligence or inappropriate driving.
• Loss or damage to aerials, jack, safety triangles and vests, windscreen, wipers, petrol cap, luggage covers, or any other fixed or mobile component of the vehicle.
• Damage to the engine through negligence.
• Theft of the vehicle with keys left in the ignition.
• Damage caused to the vehicle or to persons through driving under the Influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Fines due to breaking traffic laws and regulations during the hire period are the responsibility of the driver of the vehicle. In the event of a fine being received, there will be an administration charge.
• Any extra equipment (GPS, baby seat, etc).

Kindly note:

• Vehicle will be full (Fuel) on collection and must be returned full (Fuel).
• The minimum legal age to drive a vehicle in Namibia is 18 years of age.
• All drivers must have a valid Interational driver’s license which must be in English.
• Accident/theft of the vehicle must be notified within 24 hours of the incident.
• If the customer returns the vehicle earlier than the agreed upon drop-off date stated in the rental contract, the rental company will not refund the customer for any unused days.
• Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to tour contents without prior notice.
• For self-guided visits, entrance fees for both persons and vehicle are payable directly at the gate/front desk of each Park or attraction.

Payment Terms

• 20% pre-payment at time of booking.
• Balance to be settled 60 days prior to travel.
• Payment to be made in ZAR (South African Rands).
• The customer is liable for any bank charges.
• Should the booking be cancelled due to Covid-19 Regulations or Infection , the full amount will be refunded less a Handling Fee of 8%

Cancellation Policy

• Special cancellation terms may apply for certain products and services.

Terms & Conditions

General Terms

• Minimum Age of 8 (eight) years old for children
• Families with children younger than 8 years of age are welcome to request the tour as a Private Safari Option
• Final Bookings and Rooming Lists to be supplied 35 days prior to the commencement date of the tour
• The accommodation establishments offered in the itinerary will depend on availability at the time of making the booking and all alternatives will be of an equivalent or better standard and will be within the same region.
• This is merely a quotation – no bookings have been made
• Price quoted per person sharing and including accommodation and meals for Guide and Driver.

Health

Please see your doctor for advice regarding vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis.

Travelling with Children

• Parents travelling with children must provide an unabridged birth certificate which includes details of the child’s father as well as the mother for all travelling children. This applies even when both parents are travelling with their children.
• When children are travelling with guardians, these adults are required to produce affidavits from the children’s parents proving permission for the children to travel.The above applies to foreigners and South Africans travelling to or from South Africa as well as travellers in transit.
• Please note that the child must be the appropriate age (according to accommodation stipulated) at the time of travel.
  Unless otherwise specified, children under 12 years of age qualify as a child rate and over 12 years of age as an adult rate.
  Rates and policies for children under 12 years of age on request.