Treasures of Namibia–Private Guided Tour 8 Days | Windhoek to Windhoek
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Experience Namibia in its diversity and its endless horizons. Be captivated by the surreal dunes of Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei. Discover unique UNESCO and RAMSAR World Heritage sites and the authentic nomadic Himba culture in Kaokoland, home to the desert elephant and black rhino. Encounter the abundant and divers Wildlife of the Etosha National Park.
Highlights
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- 2 UNESCO & 1 RAMSAR world heritage sites
- World’s highest dunes on Earth at Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei
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Wildlife discovery in the Etosha National Park
- Experience the Himba culture
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Tour Information
Days / Nights | 8 / 7 |
Languages | English/German |
Departure Days | Transfer from any establishment in Windhoek to Eros airport |
Category | Deluxe |
Min/Max pax | Min 2 – Max 8 |
Aircraft | Cessna 210 or Chieftain |
Day 1 / Saturday
ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Meet your pilot at Eros Airport and commence your flight to the Etosha National Park. Your lodge is one of Namibia’s best-kept secrets and awards you the opportunity to experience Africa in all its beauty and diversity. Join an afternoon activity in reserve or relax in the sparkling pool situated directly along a frequented waterhole.
Onguma Game Reserve, The Fort – Dinner
Day 2 / Sunday
ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
After a leisurely breakfast, enjoy a full day guided game drive into the Etosha National Park. Covering an area over 22’270km², it belongs to one of the largest parks in Africa. Its defining feature is the Etosha Pan, a vast, shallow depression that shimmers with mirages during the heat of the day. Of the 114 different animal species found in the park, several are rare and endangered and include species such as the Black Rhino and the Damara Dik-Dik.
Onguma Game Reserve, The Fort – Fully Inclusive
Day 3 / Monday
KAOKOLAND
After breakfast, you fly into the remote north-west of Namibia. Okahirongo Elephant Lodge is situated in Kaokoland, often described as one of the last truly wild areas left in Africa. The lodge features serene mountain landscapes and rugged tranquillity and offers a highly sophisticated desert experience for the African connoisseur. Enjoy the day either lazing at the pool or get pampered with a body massage.
Okahirongo Elephant Lodge – Fully Inclusive
Day 4 / Tuesday
KAOKOLAND
During our stay, you can explore a true untouched wilderness area. The Kaokoland is the only place on earth where elephants, black rhino’s, giraffes, lions and other African mammals live in a desert environment. Activities offered consist of Desert Elephant tracking, game and scenic drives in open 4×4 vehicles, night drives, morning desert walks and visits to a local Himba village.
Okahirongo Elephant Lodge – Fully Inclusive
Day 5 / Wednesday
DAMARALAND
After a leisurely breakfast, depart for Damaraland and the Mowani Mountain Camp, set between the lush and life-sustaining Ugab and Huab Rivers. “Miwani” means “Place of God” and it is here that you will find the true meaning of peace and tranquillity. Lunch is followed by, a siesta and an afternoon excursion to the ancient rock engravings at Twyfelfontein, a world heritage site considered to be the largest open-air museum in Southern Africa.
Mowani Mountain Camp – Full Board & Activities
Day 6 / Thursday
SWAKOPMUND / NAMIBRAND NATURE RESERVE
After breakfast, your flight commences to the coastal town of Swakopmund for lunch (own account). Afterwards, your flight takes you over the surreal dune landscape of the Namib Desert to the Namib Rand Nature Reserve. Constructed on a wooden platform, your lodge overlooks the panoramic vistas of the 185’000 hectare reserve in all directions, capturing the desert intimately and memorable. Savour a sundowner drink in the distinct natural charm of your lodge, before enjoying dinner under a blanket of stars.
Wolwedans Dune Lodge – Fully Inclusive
Day 7 / Friday
NAMIBRAND NATURE RESERVE
Absorb the unique desert landscape during a morning and afternoon excursion through enticing dune landscapes, endless grass plains and mystical mountain formations. You may encounter large as well as small desert animals, learn about their specialised habits and explore the ancient hunting spots of the Bushmen. Here in this land of stretching blue skies, you will find beauty feeding your soul, tranquillity to clear your mind and space for your imagination to fly.
Wolwedans Dune Lodge – Fully Inclusive
Day 8 / Saturday
DEPARTURE
After breakfast at leisure, you are transferred to the airstrip to bid Wolwedans farewell and commence your return flight to Windhoek International Airport in time for your outbound flight. Clients who are spending the night in Windhoek will be taken to Eros Airport.
Breakfast
Passengers are permitted one sports kit bag type of 20lbs or 10 kg maximum. Limitations are strictly adhered to for safety reasons.