Namibia is unlike any other African destination. Namibia is the ultimate African road trip destination for intrepid adventurers, with its almost otherworldly dune landscapes, ancient deserts, and amazing game viewing opportunities.
| COST & VALIDITY | From ZAR 18 200.00 1st April 2021 – 31st March 2022 |
| WHAT TO BRING | Comfortable shoes Warm jackets Sunhat and sunglasses Sun cream Cameras Personal belongings Personal medication |
| IMPORTANT NOTE | Namibia emergency number: +264 81 127 0564 |
| INCLUDED | Accommodation and boards as per itinerary in Standard rooms 15 x Breakfast 10 x Dinner as per itinerary (1x Hotel Thule, 2x Hansa Hotel, 2x Explorer Village no dinner included) Boat cruise Chobe Safari Lodge Game drive Chobe Safari Lodge Info Pack 2% Tourism Levy 15% VAT |
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Flights |
Please note
Gravel roads make up more than two-thirds of Namibia’s roads. We suggest renting a 4×4. Since Windhoek, where most rental car companies are located, is 45 kilometers west of Hosea Kutako International Airport, you will need to make arrangements with your rental car company for a transfer from the airport to Windhoek. Alternatively, please contact us, and we will arrange for you to rent a car and move. Rates are available upon request.
Arrive at Windhoek International Airport and take a taxi to your hotel in Windhoek (optional needs to be booked with your car rental vehicle or separately, on own account).
14h00 – 14h00 – 14h00 – 14h00 – 14h00 – 14h00 – Search (if they have space they will check you in earlier).
You can go sight-seeing on your own in Namibia’s capital. Stately historic buildings in the German architectural style of the turn of the century add a lot to the area. We tour these historic structures, which add to the city’s unique charm, including the historic seat of government, also known as the “Tintenpalast,” which translates to “palace of ink” in German. The Christuskirche, which stands next to the Tintenpalast and has a graceful sphere, is a striking landmark in the region. The country’s past is reflected in the white-walled Alte Feste, which was once a fort and is now a museum. Windhoek is located at a height of 1650 meters above sea level. Despite the fact that Windhoek has a population of only 300 000 inhabitants, it is Namibia’s largest city.
Hotel Thule or a similar establishment for bed and breakfast.
Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel before departing for the Desert Hills Lodge via Mariental and Maltahöhe today.
A large swath of arid land. A section of the Tsauchab River and the Hebron vault, which is constantly moving and shifting. Within the safe glow of their evening fires, surrounded by their yellow grass huts, the ancient San people would dance their adventures to each other on this stage. These hardy nomads carved out a life on the plains and mountains that now house Desert Hills Lodge.
Dinner, bed and breakfast at Desert Hills Lodge or a similar establishment.
Distance traveled: 337.8 km
Today, we recommend leaving early for Sossusvlei, where the final 5 kilometers are driven in 4×4 vehicles. You will have the chance to scale one of the world’s tallest sand dunes at the Vlei. After that, you can drive to the Sesriem Canyon at the Sossusvlei area’s entrance, where we will spend some time exploring. We return to Desert Hills Lodge in the early afternoon.
Sossusvlei
The famous red sand dunes of the Namib can be found in Sossusvlei, which is located in the scenic Namib-Naukluft National Park. The bright blue skies contrast with the massive red dunes, making this one of Africa’s most picturesque natural wonders and a photographer’s dream. With its unique dunes rising to nearly 400 meters—some of the highest in the world—this awe-inspiring destination is probably Namibia’s top attraction. These famous dunes come alive in the morning and evening sun, attracting photographers from all over the world. Sossusvlei is home to oryx, springbok, ostrich, and a number of snakes, among other desert animals.
Visitors can scale ‘Big Daddy,’ one of Sossusvlei’s tallest dunes; explore Deadvlei, a white, salt claypan dotted with ancient trees; or, for the more extravagant, take scenic flights or hot air balloon rides over the dunes, followed by a once-in-a-lifetime champagne breakfast.
Canyon of Sesriem
Sesriem Canyon is a deep chasm cut through the rocks by water that is best explored on foot. Birds roost in the crags and lizards dart along the ledges, while stony walls climb sharply on both sides of the canyon. When early settlers used the canyon as a water source, they used six strings of leather (‘ses riem – six thongs) tied together to lower buckets into the water at the canyon’s base.
After a long day, take a relaxing siesta or spend the afternoon at the beach, where you can unwind.
Dinner, bed and breakfast at Desert Hills Lodge or a similar establishment.
After breakfast, you’ll travel to the Namibian Coast through the magnificent Namib Desert and Namib Naukluft Park. We’ll pass through Solitaire and Walvis Bay on our way to you.
The tiny Namib Desert village of Solitaire serves as an oasis, and although there isn’t much to do or see in Solitaire, it is an important stop on the way to the ancient dunes of Sossusvlei. Between Sossusvlei and Walvis Bay, Solitaire has the only gas station, general store, and post office. Solitaire has a small bar and is popular for its apple pie, which is said to be the best in Namibia.
En route to the coast, take the Kuiseb Pass. You will arrive in Swakopmund in the early afternoon, after which we will take a city tour or explore the town on foot at our leisure. Check into the renowned Hansa Hotel.
B&B at the Hansa Hotel or a similar establishment.
Distance traveled: 399.5 km
Early breakfast and free time, or you may participate in the various activities offered at the coast at your own expense (boat tour, bites and brews, quad biking, living desert tour, skydiving, etc. Optional).
Tour of the Levo Dolphins and Seals
This dolphin and seal cruise leaves from the Walvis Bay Tanker Jetty at 8:30 a.m. and lasts about four hours. The trip starts with a tour of the Walvis Bay Harbour, which includes a stop at the fish factories, followed by a trip to Bird Island, which includes a stop at Pelican Point to see the Cape Fur Seal Colony. Birds such as pelicans, flamingos, cormorants, and others can be seen along the way. While watching the dolphins play in the calm waters, guests will enjoy fresh oysters and champagne. Around 12:30 p.m., the boat returns to Walvis Bay Tanker Jetty. Due to the possibility of storm, no afternoon trips are available.
Bites & Brews Tour
The products grown and processed in Swakopmund are the focus of this afternoon excursion. We dive into the secrets of ancient Jojoba oil, which has recently made waves in the cosmetic industry, at nearby farms. Guests will sample other Namibian oils in addition to the Jojoba oil. On a nearby farm, we visit a traditional olive farm, learn about olives, and sample both olive oil and table olives. After a short drive back to Swakopmund, we visit a coffee roaster and have the opportunity to learn about coffee as well as sample a variety of brews. For some serious sampling, we’ll visit a nearby gin distillery and a craft beer brewery. Guests are not only treated to a variety of gins and beers, but they are also served some very local snacks cooked by a well-known local chef. We’ll give the chef some imaginative leeway, but we’ll eat some truly regional snacks.
Included:
Bed and Breakfast at the Hansa Hotel or similar.
After a leisurely breakfast, you begin your trip to the Etosha National Park’s southern boundary, where you will arrive in the early afternoon. You have free time to relax and enjoy a dip in the pools or indulging in high-quality food and wine.
Toshari Lodge or similar for dinner, bed and breakfast.
Distance traveled: 474.5 km
Early morning departure from your tour vehicle for your first game drive into Etosha National Park, which you will join via Anderson Gate.
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 a variety of mammal species, including many uncommon and endangered species such as black rhino and black-faced impala. The park is home to around a third of the world’s bird species, including the European bee-eater and many wader species.
In the late afternoon, you’ll leave the park via the Von Lindequist Gate on the western border and drive to the nearby Mokuti Lodge, where you can spend the rest of your time at leisure.
Dinner, bed and breakfast at the Mokuti Lodge or a comparable establishment.
Distance traveled: 191.2 km
Today, you can go on a full-day game safari in Etosha National Park in your own car. You’ll have the opportunity to explore different waterholes and areas of the park than the ones you saw yesterday before leaving the park in the late afternoon to return to our lodge outside the park.
Dinner, bed and breakfast at Etosha Mokuti Lodge or a similar establishment.
This morning, you’ll leave Etosha early to travel to the lodge near Divundu via Tsumeb and Rundu.
Rundu, Namibia’s eastern Kavango region’s capital, is located on the banks of the Okavango River in northern Namibia, bordering Angola. Rundu is known for its local woodcarvers market and the numerous woodcarvers’ huts that can be found along the roadside. Visitors going to Katima Mulilo will find the town to be a perfect place to refuel as well as an excellent base from which to explore the beautiful surroundings. Rundu’s stunning surroundings, including the spectacular Popa Falls and Mahangu Game Reserve, are a must-see for visitors. Excellent game viewing, excellent bird watching, and kayaking on the beautiful Kavango River are all common activities.
Check-in at the Lodge and enjoy some free time.
Shametu River Lodge or a similar establishment for dinner, bed and breakfast.
618.2 kilometers
After breakfast, go on your own game drive through Mahango National Park in the morning.
The afternoon is free to do whatever you want.
Shametu River Lodge or similar for dinner, bed and breakfast.
Shametu River Lodge
Shametu River Lodge is located on the Okavango River’s side, with a spectacular view of the Popa Falls. The lodge is located halfway between the Okavango Delta and the Victoria Falls, making it a perfect stopover for those traveling across Southern Africa. Shametu River Lodge, however, is in close proximity to a few of Namibia’s untamed National Parks, including the Buffalo core region within the Bwabwata National Park and Mahangu National Park. With stunning views of the unspoiled Okavango River and the thundering Popa Falls, we will be offering affordable Chalets and Tented Chalets. An authentic African adventure! Four luxury chalets, four luxury tented chalets, and seven regular chalets are available. Electricity, hot water showers, and Wifi are available in both devices. Shametu River Lodge is already well-known for its “five-star” camping experience, complete with lush greenery and shady trees. Each of the eight campsites has its own ablution block with hot water, a kitchenette, wifi, and electricity.
Mahango Game Reserve
The tiny Mahango Game Park, which borders Botswana, serves as a convenient stopover between Rundu and Katima Mulilo. It is located within the stunning Bwabwata National Park. Woodlands, vast floodplains of the Okavango River basin known as omurambas, and the Kavango River characterize the park’s landscape. It is home to 99 species of animals, including elephants, lions, leopards, and a range of antelopes such as the red lechwe, sable, and roan. With over 400 species of birds, this park is an ideal destination for bird watchers, and it’s also a great place to see crocodiles and hippo in the Kavango River. Night game drives, wildlife safaris, and seeing the African sunset over the floodplains are among the other common activities.
After a hearty breakfast, travel to Camp Kwando in the Kongola Area. You can book an afternoon game drive or a boat ride as an extra.
Dinner, bed, and breakfast at Camp Kwando or a similar establishment.
After breakfast, travel to Botswana’s Chobe National Park via Kongola, Ngoma Bridge, and Kasane.
More than 400 of Namibia’s bird species can be found in this area, which is rapidly gaining a reputation as a haven for bird-watchers, nature lovers, and specialist travelers. Scientists who research the wetlands system and its flora and fauna are becoming increasingly interested in it. Holidaymakers can enjoy sunset river cruises, photo safaris, swamp safaris, boating, a trip in a mokoro or dugout canoe, and game viewing in 4×4 vehicles or by boat in this area.
Chobe Safari Lodge or similar for dinner, overnight, and breakfast.
Distance traveled: 437.9 km
After an early breakfast, you’ll go on a morning game drive and an afternoon boat ride in Chobe National Park. Chobe National Park, in Botswana’s north-east, is the country’s largest nature and game reserve, with an area of 11,600 km2. The national park is home to some of the world’s most diverse species.
There is plenty of game, including large herds of buffalo and elephants that can number up to 500 animals. This park is home to a wide range of antelopes such as waterbuck, puku, and sable, as well as leopards, cheetahs, tigers, giraffes, zebras, hypos, crocodiles, and many other animals and birds. The Chobe River offers a particularly appealing section, with Sundowner river cruises providing an unforgettable experience.
Chobe Safari Lodge (Standard rooms) or similar for dinner, overnight, and breakfast.
Chobe National Park
Chobe National Park, in Botswana’s north-east, is the country’s largest nature and game reserve, with an area of 11,600 km2. The national park is home to some of the world’s most diverse species. There is plenty of game, including large herds of buffalo and elephants that can number up to 500 animals. This park is home to a wide range of antelopes such as waterbuck, puku, and sable, as well as leopards, cheetahs, tigers, giraffes, zebras, hypos, crocodiles, and many other animals and birds. The Chobe River offers a particularly appealing section, with Sundowner river cruises providing an unforgettable experience.
After a leisurely breakfast, travel to the mighty Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe via Kazangula.
You can take a quick city tour before checking into your Lodge.
B&B at the Explorers Village or a similar establishment.
Distance traveled: 86.7 km
You should go to the Vic Falls after a leisurely meal (entrance fee at own cost).
Victoria Falls is the world’s largest sheet of falling water and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. During a complete flood, 500 million litres of water cascade down at a rate of 100 meters per minute, creating a thunderous roar and towering clouds of spray, earning the local name “mosi – u – tunya,” which means “thundering smoke.”
You can participate in the optional activities offered in the afternoon (at own cost).
B&B at the Explorers Village or a similar establishment.
Breakfast and departure for Vic Falls Airport, where you can leave your car (as per your rental vehicle agreement) for your return flight home.
Have a safe ride home, and we’ll see you soon!
Hotel Thule is a high-end 25-room hotel situated 5 minutes from Windhoek’s city center. It has a boardroom and meeting rooms, as well as a lapa for functions and special events and a restaurant serving fine Namibian cuisine. Hotel Thule is known for its sundowners, and its location on a hilltop provides breathtaking views of Windhoek.
Nestled in the Naukluft mountains with an unobstructed panoramic view of the Namib Desert, just 28 kilometers from Sesriem, the Sossusvlei gateway. The 18 twin/double en-suite luxury thatched and air-conditioned chalets at Desert Hills Lodge will be available for rent. Each chalet has its own coffee/tea station and minibar. All of our chalets are designed to give each of our guests complete privacy and tranquility. The Desert Hills Lodge will feature a restaurant, a fully licensed bar, a wine cellar, a library, and a deck pool with an outdoor barbeque area and a fire pit.
The hotel’s central location makes it the ideal base for exploring all that Swakopmund and the surrounding areas have to offer, from sandboarding on some of the world’s highest dunes to big game viewing in one of our country’s well-known game parks. The Hansa Hotel, located five minutes from the beach and surrounded by local tour operators, aviation, and safari offices, is ideal for the discerning traveler seeking an adrenaline-filled vacation or simply a bit of relaxation.
Toshari Lodge offers inexpensive but enchanting accommodation near Etosha National Park, nestled on an outcrop of dolomite rocks under a forest of Mopane and white Seringa trees. On arrival, you will be greeted with a warm welcome and a refreshing cold drink. As you stroll through a mix of manicured lawns and rustic bush gardens to your private room, take in the peace and tranquility of the natural African bush. In the tranquility of the striking African Lapa, with its breathtaking images of local Etosha wildlife, take a relaxing dip in the sparkling pools and enjoy wholesome Namibian cuisine, complimented with herbs and vegetables from the garden and fresh home baked bread. There are also campsites available, each with a private shower room with hot and cold water, 220v power outlet, herb garden, and braai area. Toshari Lodge is conveniently located off the C38 between Outjo and Okaukuejo, making it suitable for day trips into Etosha National Park, either on your own or on one of the expertly guided tours.
Mokuti Etosha Lodge is the ideal base for exploring the popular eastern side of Etosha National Park, as it is situated on its own private 4 000 hectare nature reserve, which shares a shared border with this incredible wildlife reserve. It has become a popular meeting, incentive, wedding, and honeymoon destination thanks to its excellent and diverse wildlife encounters. There are 90 rooms in all, including 16 luxury rooms, in this small lodge. They are all air-conditioned, have satellite TV, a mini-fridge, safes, free Wi-Fi, tea/coffee-making facilities, and en-suite bathrooms, and were recently refurbished. The Tambuti Dining Room and Marula Bar, the Pool Bar and Terrace, two tennis courts, a spa, a gym, and the only open-air African Boma in the region are just some of the amenities available at the lodge.
Shametu River Lodge is located on the Okavango River’s side, with a spectacular view of the Popa Falls. The lodge is located halfway between the Okavango Delta and the Victoria Falls, making it a perfect stopover for those traveling across Southern Africa. Shametu River Lodge, however, is in close proximity to a few of Namibia’s untamed National Parks, including the Buffalo core region within the Bwabwata National Park and Mahangu National Park. With stunning views of the unspoiled Okavango River and the thundering Popa Falls, we will be offering affordable Chalets and Tented Chalets. An authentic African adventure! Four luxury chalets, four luxury tented chalets, and seven regular chalets are available. Electricity, hot water showers, and Wifi are available in both devices. Shametu River Lodge is already well-known for its “five-star” camping experience, complete with lush greenery and shady trees. Each of the eight campsites has its own ablution block with hot water, a kitchenette, wifi, and electricity.
Chobe Safari Lodge is located in Kasane, close to Chobe National Park, on the banks of the Chobe River. The meeting of four African nations, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Zambia, is right on the doorstep. Chobe Safari Lodge is thus an ideal base for visiting Chobe, Victoria Falls, or Caprivi. Chobe Safari Lodge is easily accessible due to its proximity to Victoria Falls International Airport, Livingstone International Airport, and Kasane International Airport, with regular road transfers or charter flights linking all three airports. The lodge was recently redesigned, providing a magical lodge experience to go along with the incredible game watching.
Shearwater Explorers Village is the ideal “Base Camp” since it is just 400 meters from the Victoria Falls, 100 meters from the heart of Victoria Falls town with its craft and curio markets, bohemian cafes, and overlooks a natural African bush panorama.
The Village, which consists of 5 bespoke Overland camping sites, modern ablution facilities, and 16 private chalets, represents affordable accommodation at its best – clean, cool, soothing, elegant, excellent traditional food, ice cold beverages, and exceptionally friendly hosts ready to greet you and lead you through your Victoria Falls experience.
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