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1st March 2021 – 31st October 2021
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Road transfer from Windhoek to Swakopmund in the early morning (duration +/- 4 hours.) Arrive in Swakopmund and check into your hotel, where you will be greeted warmly and able to relax in the fresh coastal air. Following a conversation with your tour guide about the next seven days, you can choose to take an optional city tour or explore this charming and lovely town on foot at your leisure.
Namibians consider Swakopmund to be a welcome respite from the inland sun. It is also well-liked by tourists due to its old-world charm and laid-back atmosphere. It was founded in 1892 during the German colonial era and served as the territory’s main port for many years. The distinctive German colonial character has been well preserved, and many of the old buildings are still functional today. The Woermann House (1905) now houses an art gallery, while the Woermann Tower was once used to keep an eye on ships entering the harbor. The “Alte Kaserne,” the “Hohenzollern Haus,” and the Railway Station Building are among the other historic structures worth visiting.
Dinner, a night’s stay, and breakfast
Relax and enjoy a day at your leisure. A Catamaran cruise in the Walvis Bay lagoon with oysters and sparkling wine served on board, the popular ‘Living Desert tour,’ or a Quad Bike excursion into the dunes are just a few of the activities available in Swakopmund. Visit the Crystal Gallery to see some of the world’s largest crystals, or go on a guided Fatbike Tour through town or into the dunes.
The path between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund, flanked on one side by the towering yellow sand dunes of the Namib Desert and on the other by the sea and the freezing Benguela Current, will provide a fascinating contrast if you travel the short distance to Walvis Bay for a Boat Cruise. The mists that cover the dunes and beaches early in the morning are almost as eerie as the wind-blown sands that float over the dune ridges in the late afternoon, propelled by on-shore winds.
Dinner can be had at any of Swakopmund’s well-known and famous restaurants throughout the evening.
Dinner, a night’s stay, and breakfast
Today’s departure from the cooler coastal temperatures is preceded by another sumptuous buffet meal. You go on in the safari car, passing through the fascinating Spitzkoppe Mountain area en route to the Erongo Mountains, where you visit the Omandumba Farm and spend a few fascinating hours with the local SAN Bushmen Tribe. Spend a few unforgettable hours learning about the interesting and fun-loving SAN and participating in events such as jewelry making with Ostrich Egg Shell or bow and arrow shooting.
Finally, you travel to your overnight lodging, arriving in the afternoon. Before a delicious dinner in the Boma, enjoy some refreshing sundowners (not included).
Dinner, a night’s stay, and breakfast
You sleep in a little later today, in preparation for a leisurely breakfast. Your lodge offers a variety of exciting optional excursions, such as Game Drives or a visit to the amazing Dinosaur Footprints, where you can take a simple 1.5 km Guided Walk that lasts about 30 minutes (not included.) These excursions can also be done in the morning before heading off to your next destination.
After that, you’ll board the Tour Vehicle again and travel north to the renowned Etosha National Park area. Arrive and check-in at your lovely, comfortable Lodge before taking a stroll through the lush green gardens, which provide a striking contrast to the surrounding bush savannah. Swim in the cold, sparkling pool at your leisure, or sip sundowners while watching the sun set in the west.
Dinner, a night’s stay, and breakfast
After breakfast, you can travel the short distance to the popular Etosha National Park, where you will spend the whole day in the Tour Vehicle observing the fascinating and wonderful wildlife.
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. Many bird species, including the European bee-eater and many wader species, can be found in the park, with about a third of them being migratory.
Lunch can be had on the go in the form of a hearty Lunch Pack, or at one of the Camp restaurants, followed by a refreshing swim in the pool. Observing the game from the comfortable shady benches overlooking the camp waterhole is also an option. You return to your lodging in the late afternoon, where the evening promises another stunning sunset and delectable dinner.
Breakfast and Overnight
After another 2 -3 hour excursion into the popular Etosha National Park, you will depart on the penultimate leg of your Namibian Safari, passing through the towns of Outjo and Otjiwarongo on your way to the Waterberg Plateau Park. As you get closer to the Waterberg, marvel at the ever-changing landscapes and the huge and majestic plateau that rises in the distance.
Once you’ve checked in, there are a variety of activities to choose from, including Guided Walking Trails, a visit to the Cheetah Conservation Foundation, and a relaxing massage at the Spa.
The Waterberg Plateau, rising 200 meters above a sea of African bush and savannah, is an island of vivid color with its flamboyant brick-red sandstone formations and lush green vegetation. The 40 549-hectare park, 60 kilometers east of Otjiwarong, was founded in 1972. It was originally established as a refuge for Caprivi’s uncommon and endangered species, such as Roan and Sable Antelope, Tsessebe, and Cape Buffalo. Today, the park is home to over 200 bird species and a variety of vegetation that ranges from acacia savannah at the base of the plateau to lush-green sub-tropical dry forest with tall trees and grassy plains at the summit.
As your safari day comes to a close, watch the sun set over the horizon one last time before the African night sky is illuminated by a million stars.
Breakfast and Overnight
After breakfast, fly to Hosea Kutako International Airport outside of Windhoek via Okahandja and Windhoek. You sign in for your flight to your next destination once you arrive. If time allows, clients who are staying in Windhoek can be dropped off at their hotel en route.
Okahandja is a town of great significance to the Herero people of Namibia since it was the seat of their Chief Samuel Maharero. It is located directly north of Windhoek. Thousands of Hereros flock here every August for a pilgrimage to pay respects to their great chiefs’ graves. Woodcarvers from the north sell their wares in the Market, which makes Okahandja an important center for them.
Location: Being one of the oldest hotels in Namibia, Hansa prides itself on providing only the finest, most luxurious accommodation and service. Located within close proximity of shops, restaurants and the beach, it is the perfect place to enjoy Swakopmund to its fullest.
Rooms: 58 rooms (49 Twin / 5 Family / 4 Suites) Each room is individually decorated to offer comfort in a unique, beautifully olde-world style. Particular attention has been paid to beautiful bedding and luxurious materials, original artworks and modern amenities for the utmost comfort.
Facilities: Facilities include a world-class restaurant, an elegant and cozy bar, conference rooms and a beautiful, tranquil garden. All rooms include air-conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, a flatscreen television, coffee station, mini bar and safe.
Special feature: A true Gem in the Namib Desert, taking you back in time with its Colonial feel, superb service and culinary delights.
Distance to Airport: Situated approximately 405 km from the Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek, driving time approximately 5 hours, and 40 km from Walvis Bay Airport, driving time approximately 50 minutes.
Location: Kalkfeld Region, Cebtral Namibia.
Rooms: 23 rooms
Facilities: All rooms offer large, luxurious beds, a tea/coffee station, air-conditioner and heater, ceiling fan, safe and small fridge. The swimming pool and garden at the main lodge overlook a waterhole, where hippo, nyala and porcupine visit on a regular basis. It is the ideal opportunity to observe animals whilst enjoying a drink at the bar.
Special feature: Lion feeds after sunset are an exhilerating attraction whereby visitors have the opportunity to observe these big cats feeding from a close distance. Due to the black rhino breeding program, the lions are kept on a large but separate region of the sanctuary and are lured to a specific spot for feeding. This minimizes predation on black rhino calves, plus other rare species roaming the Sanctuary.
Distance to Airport: Situated approximately 270 km from Hosea Kutako International Airport.
Location: Nestled on an outcrop of dolomite rocks and under a forest of Mopani and White Seringa trees, at Toshari you will find the ideal tranquil atmosphere to relax in. Situated only 25 km from the entrance to the Etosha National Park, it is an ideal base from where to explore this Animal Kingdom.
Rooms: 38 rooms (27 standard, 5 luxury, 3 honeymoon, 3 family units)
Facilities: Facilities at the lodge include a restaurant, bar and swimming pool. All rooms include air-conditioning, en suite bathrooms, mosquito nets, coffee bar and small patio.
Special feature: Its proximity to Etosha National Park, as well as a homely and family-friendly atmosphere, ensure you will leave Namibia inspired to return.
Distance to Airport: Situated approximately 435 km’s from Hosea Kutako International Airport, near Windhoek the capital of Namibia. Driving time at least 5 – 6 hours.
Location: Situated at the foot of the majestic Waterberg Plateau in Northern Central Namibia lies the magnificent Waterberg Guest Farm, a 42 000 hectare paradise of natural African savannah.
Rooms: 4 double rooms and twin rooms / 5 bush bungalows
Facilities: All rooms have toilets, showers and basins (one of the rooms also has an additional bathtub). All rooms have their own private entrance leading out to a veranda. The spacious dining room is also located in the guesthouse, along with the comfortable lounge – the perfect spot to relax after a long day outdoors. In addition to the guesthouse, there are four ‘bush bungalows’ situated 160 meters from the main guesthouse. The truly unique bungalows are built according to the traditional Herero method. The main homestead offers a spacious dining room, library and a comfortable lounge. Next to the swimming pool is a traditional ‘lapa’ and bar, ideal for outdoor wining and dining. The wooden deck and floodlit waterhole are a popular after-dinner meeting place.
Special Features: Activities include visits to Namibia’s Cheetah Conservation Fund and the ‘little serengeti’ game drive, both of which are often combined into one educational and wildlife viewing experience. An additional and fascinating occurrence at Okosongomingo is the annual wildlife census.
Distance to Airport: App. 300 km from Hosea Kutako International Airport Windhoek, travelling time is app. 4 hours
PLEASE NOTE
Accommodation is available on a first-come, first-served basis. If we are unable to book the requested accommodations, we will search for a similar alternative and notify you.
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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.
