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1st March 2021 – 31st October 2021
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Gravel roads make up more than two-thirds of Namibia’s roads. We suggest renting a 4×4 vehicle. Since Windhoek, where most rental car companies are based, is 45 kilometers west of Hosea Kutako International Airport, you will need to arrange a transfer with your rental car company from the airport to Windhoek. Please contact us if you want, and we will arrange a rental car and transfer for you. Price is available upon request.
Arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport, greeting by your local guide, and then on to the lodge via Rehoboth and Maltahöhe.
The historic town of Rehoboth is nestled in a thick forest of camelthorn, sweet-thorn, and candle acacia. Rehoboth, like many other towns in Namibia, was once a mission station. It is home to the “Baster” clan, which is made up of descendants of mixed-race people who crossed the Orange River in 1870 under the leadership of Hermanus van Wyk and settled in Rehoboth.
Maltahöhe, 111 kilometers west of Mariental, was established in 1900 and named after Malta van Burgsdorff, the wife of the commander of the Gibeon garrison. More than 40 German “Schutztruppe” soldiers are buried in the cemetery east of town, having died in various battles against Hendrik Witbooi and during the Nama uprising.
Lunch will be served on the way.
Arrival and check-in at our lodge in the late afternoon.
Hammerstein Lodge for the night (DBB).
We leave Hammerstein (with breakfast packs) before sunrise and drive to Sesriem, the entrance gate to the Sossusvlei/Namib Naukluft Park. The final 5 kilometers are driven in four-wheel-drive vehicles.
You have the chance to scale one of the world’s tallest sand dunes here.
Sossusvlei is a dune wonderland with 300-meter-high dunes encircling a massive, dried-up pan. The vivid hues of the dunes range from pale apricot to vibrant reds and oranges, and they reach as far as the eye can see. The Tsauchab River flows into the pan during a successful rainy season, providing a refuge for waterfowl. Oryx, springbok, and ostrich can be seen feeding on the sparse vegetation along the watercourse even in the dry season.
Sesriem Canyon, at the entrance to Sossusvlei, is a 1 km long narrow gorge carved by centuries of erosion. Deep pools of water at the bottom of the gorge, which drops 30 to 40 meters, are replenished after heavy rains. Early settlers used to tie six lengths of rawhide thongs together to draw water from these baths, hence the term Sesriem.
Swakopmund is reached via Solitaire, Kuiseb Pass, and Walvis Bay. Take advantage of the packed lunch for the journey.
Check into the Hotel Pension A la Mer, which is in a stunning location. You have the choice of dining in one of the excellent restaurants (included).
Hotel Pension A la Mer for the night (BB).
We can take a city tour with an excursion to Walvis Bay after a delicious breakfast at our hotel, or we can explore this picturesque and beautiful town on foot.
In Swakopmund, have a sumptuous lunch at a restaurant of your choosing (included).
Walvis Bay is Namibia’s main port town and is quickly becoming a popular destination for beach vacations. The lagoon, with its diverse birdlife, is home to more than 80 000 wading birds, including flamingos and the endangered white pelican. Walvis Bay and the offshore islands were integrated into the Republic of Namibia on March 1, 1994, after becoming a former South African enclave. The town has a well-developed and productive port, and the fishing port is the hub of Namibia’s rapidly expanding fishing industry.
Swakopmund is a common destination for Namibians seeking a respite from the heat of the interior. It is also well-liked by tourists because of its old-fashioned elegance and laid-back atmosphere. It was established in 1892 under German colonial rule and for many years served as the country’s main port. The German colonial character has been well preserved, and many of the old buildings are now functional. The Woermann House (1905), which now houses an art gallery, was once used to track ships entering the harbor. “Die Alte Kaserne,” “Hohenzollern Haus,” and the train station building are among the other historic structures worth visiting.
Alternatively, take a day off and relax. A boat ride in the Walvis Bay Lagoon with oysters and champagne on board, the popular “Living Desert Tour,” or a quad excursion into the dunes are just a few of the activities available in Swakopmund.
Dinner can be had at the Brauhaus Restaurant in Swakopmund or a similar establishment.
Hotel Pension A la Mer for the night (BB).
We left after a leisurely wake-up and a sumptuous breakfast for Namibia’s famed Waterberg.
We pass through Usakos, Karibib, Wilhelmstahl, and Otjiwarongo on our way to Otjiwarongo.
Before driving to Waterberg Camp and checking in, we stop for lunch at Crocodile Ranch.
Otjiwarongo means “beautiful spot” or “place of fat cattle,” as the region is known for its cattle farms. It was originally known to the Herero as Kanubes. The Otjiwarongo District, about 250 kilometers north of Windhoek, is home to several guest farms and lodges on a hillside amid rolling plains. The Otjiwarongo Crocodile Ranch, which breeds crocodiles, and the Cheetah Conservation Fund, an internationally renowned organization, are two interesting features of the region. The Cheetah Conservation Foundation’s mission is to ensure the cheetah’s long-term survival through science, conservation, and education.
With its brick-red sandstone formations and lush green vegetation, the Waterberg Plateau rises 200 meters above the surrounding sea of African bush and savannah, creating a colorful island. The 40 549-hectare park, located 60 kilometers east of Otjiwarongo, was established in 1972. It was originally established as a refuge for Caprivi’s uncommon and endangered animal species, including roan and sable antelopes, tsessebe, and Cape buffalo. Today, the park is home to over 200 bird species and a diverse range of plants, ranging from acacia savannah at the base of the plateau to lush green subtropical dry forest with tall trees and grassy plains at the top.
Waterberg Camp is where you’ll spend the night (DBB).
After breakfast, we will travel to Hamakari Farm, where we will learn about Walter von Trotha’s relationship with the Herero tribe. Before driving to Okahandja to visit the cemetery where most of the Herero leaders are buried, the Herero historian will lead visitors through the farm and to Okakarara.
The Waterberg National Park is 50 kilometers south-east of Okakarara. It has a population of 7,000 people and is increasing at a rate of 1,500 people per year. Pamue, a former white residential area, and Okakarara Proper, a former black residential area, make up the district. Okakarara Constituency, which includes the surrounding villages, has its district capital here. Salathiel Kambamba Kambazembi and Reinard Tjerije, who arrived in the region in 1923, constructed the first building. With the passage of time, the settlement developed into a village, which it became in 1992. In the early 1970s, Okakarara became the focal point of Herero tribal government.
Okahandja, a town of great importance to the Herero since it was the seat of Chief Samuel Maharero, is located directly north of Windhoek. Thousands of Hereros gather here every August for a pilgrimage to pay homage to the graves of their great chiefs. Okahandja is a major woodcarving center in the north.
Lunch will be served on the way.
Upon arrival, check into the Safari Hotel.
Have a farewell dinner at Joe’s Beerhouse, which is known for its rustic charm.
Safari Hotel for the night (BB).
After breakfast, embark on an informative city tour of Windhoek, which includes stops at important landmarks and the railway station.
Stately historic buildings built in the turn-of-the-century German architectural style add a lot to the area. You will tour the historic seat of government, also known as the Ink Palace (German for “ink palace”), and other buildings that contribute to the city’s unique charm. With its graceful sphere, Christ Church, right next to the Ink Palace, is a striking landmark of the city. The Old Fort, which was once a fort but is now a museum, represents the country’s heritage. Windhoek is located at a height of 1650 meters above sea level. Windhoek has a population of about 450 000 people, making it Namibia’s largest city. The Bantu-speaking suburb of Katutura is home to the majority of Windhoek’s population. “The place we don’t want to linger,” says Katutura, an Oshiwambo term. Along Independence Avenue (formerly “Emperor’s Road”), old colonial houses coexist with new, post-independence Namibian structures.
Before heading to the airport, one last shopping trip is in order.
Check in and bid your guide farewell.
We wish you a pleasant voyage and a safe return, and we hope to see you again in Southern Africa!
Hammerstein Lodge is a gateway to the Namib in close proximity to the beautiful red dunes of Sossusvlei (60km from Sesriem). The area is renowned for its rocky outcrops of massive granite boulders and the lodge gets its name from one enormous rock that is shaped like a hammer. Hammerstein Lodge & Camp offers sundowner drives into the mountains, sightseeing flights as well as 4×4 trips to Sossusvlei on request.
Ideally situated in the heart of the old town in Swakopmund, Hotel Pension A La Mer is a short walk away from the sandy shores of the beach and the historic jetty.
The hotel boasts 46 en-suite bdrooms, all of which are charming in design and range from a standard room to an executive luxury room. All rooms feature breathtaking views and are equipt with Wi-Fi, cable TV, an electric kettle. Guests can look forward to starting their day with a scrumptious breakfast.
Activities surrounding the hotel include boat and harbour tours, scenic flights, township tours, fishing and hot hair balloon rides.
Waterberg Resort is the gateway to the Waterberg Plateau Park, one of the most spectacular features of the northern region, towering some 200 meters above the surrounding landscape, with sheer cliffs and fascinating rock formations. The Waterberg Resort has recently been re-developed. Accommodation is provided in comfortable premier bush chalets, two and four bed bush chalets and double rooms, all nestled along the base of the Waterberg Plateau cliffs, among towering trees.
The restaurant, bar and kiosk are housed in the historic Rasthaus, originally built in 1908 and used as a police post for several years. The open air swimming pool with a view of the Plateau above is the perfect remedy for the weary guest. The Camp also has a shop and a camping site available.
Hotel Safari in Namibia caters for the holiday maker, the family, the businessman and conference delegate. The accommodations are also ideal for school groups and sports teams. The onsite Welwitschia Restaurant is a family restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Casual meals can be enjoyed in the Beergarden and the Patio throughout the day, while the Coffee Corner offers mouthwatering cakes, specialty coffees and ice cream.
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Many people don’t see the point in driving through a bushveld looking for animals, but there’s so much more to it. wild animals are seen as a nuisance in most inhabited areas, but if you’ve never seen the magic of animals in their natural habitat, untouched by humans, you’ve been missing out! looking at zoo animals in their enclosures might be considered nice, because you’re almost 100% guaranteed that you’ll see them, but that’s not how they behave in the wild. nothing beats the thrill of finding a pride of lions laying in the shade, or walking across the road right in front of you, and once you’ve felt the reverberations of an elephant’s trumpet through your bones, you’ll be hooked! our clients often come back for more, because you never know what you’re going to see next…
Every single one of our guides have a passion for the kruger park. we love waking up every morning and meeting new people, never mind sharing our love for the bushveld with them. we are highly experienced and have heaps of knowledge about the fauna and flora in the knp at our clients’ disposal. one of our best characteristics must be that we focus on small groups to give each safari trip the best chance of seeing the best sights that the knp has to offer. our safaris depart any day of the week to suit our clients’ busy schedules and will accommodate all your needs as best we can. visit our website for more information on our company…
We operate from hazyview and will collect you from any of the lovely holiday resorts, lodges or nearby locations. our vehicles depart at different times in different seasons… for full day or morning safaris, we leave at 5am in october to march and at 5h30am in april to september. for afternoon safaris, we leave at 13h00 pm in the afternoons. most of the wildlife in the park prefers hiding in the shade during the hot afternoons, so we highly recommend joining us for the earlier safaris to get the most out of your trip.
Anything to do with the word “game” whilst on a safari—like game drives or looking for game—all refers to wild animals in safari context. you might also encounter “game” on the menus of some traditional restaurants, which basically means that you’re ordering wild buck meat, or even warthog.
Even though the knp falls in a malaria area, most foreigners are pleasantly surprised at how few mosquitoes are actually encountered whilst on a safari. these mosquitoes breed in water, and even in the middle of our rainy season in december, we don’t consider them to be a relentless menace. despite what you might have been told, mosquitoes are not a plague in the knp and although we are always cautious about malaria, the locals in and around the knp do not run around with repellents all the time.
If you’re really worried and consider yourself or anyone joining you on the safari to be particularly susceptible to this rare disease, be sure to consult your gp. there are many places in the park where you can buy mosquito repellent containing deet—this is the most vital ingredient in insect repellents as it has been proven to repel the malaria-carrying mosquitoes effectively.
Even though the kruger park is basically a giant protected bushveld and sparsely populated, there are many little “towns” and camps where you can find anything from grocery stores, souvenir stores, petrol stations and much more.
As mentioned before, there are many places in the knp where we can stop over for lunch where you can buy take-away food or choose to have a meal at the various restaurants. we usually have lunch at skukuza, but this is not set in stone.
Two words: comfortable and practical. seeing as you’re going to be driving around for the majority of the time on your safari experience, it is advisable that you wear clothes that are not too tight and not too hot. winters can be cold, so check the forecast beforehand, but summers are the opposite—just take a jacket with you in case it gets chilly, and stay away from high heels, ladies! we might stop on top of rocky mountains to give you an in-person taste of the spectacular views in the knp. trust me, it’s spine-chilling raw beauty.
You’ll be surprised at the true meaning of this term—it actually refers to the five most feared animals in the bush. they are extremely dangerous to hunt on foot and also rather rare. the big 5 consists of african lions, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. it really is a tourist attraction and many safari companies utilise this term as a major marketing strategy.
We cannot guarantee that there will be sightings of all five animals in the big 5, but we can guarantee that we will do our best to find them. elephants are massive, this is true, but in the lush untouched bushveld of the kruger, if they don’t want to be seen, they can easily disappear behind the trees mere meters away from you. they tend not to be too shy, unlike leopards. rhinos are extremely scarce, but our guides know where their usual grazing spots are, and a pride of lions would attract so much attention that our radios would notify us if there’s a sighting nearby. nevertheless, you are guaranteed to see a very diverse variety of animals in the kruger national park.
Children under 8 are more than welcome on privately hired open vehicles, yes. this is purely out of consideration for our other clients who do not have children and might not have the patience for their unique outlook and excitement about each wild animal we encounter. all children under 12 have discounted safari rates, as well as half-price conservation fees to enter the kruger national park.
You can visit our website to view the current prices for our safaris, make a booking online to receive an invoice, and then make an online payment before the safari takes place, or contact kurt safari for any enquiries you might have regarding other payment options.
I cannot even begin to list the most amazing experiences we’ve had whilst on safaris in the knp! there are too many to count, each encounter very different but equally remarkable. if you consider the size of the knp and how many animals call it their home, you can only begin to imagine the things we’ve seen—from a ride of lionesses to the birth of a brand-new baby giraffe. each time our jaws drop at the splendour of mother nature. you will have to come and see it for yourself.
Placing yourself in the middle of a nature reserve where there are numerous predators and dangerous animals could sound pretty intimidating, but rest assured, kurt safari guides all have in-depth knowledge about the behaviour of these animals and would never put your life in danger. elephants can be aggressive if they have young ones to protect and even lone elephant bulls have charged at cars that don’t know when to back away, but obtaining injuries from wild animals whilst on a safari is very rare and you need not be worried—just enjoy the ride.
