Northern Namibia Highlights Exclusive Overland Safari

This Safari starts and ends in Windhoek, Namibia.

We will cover all the highlights on offer in Central and Northern Namibia, a land of contrast, a land of deserts and dunes where the vistas stretch to the horizon and the fauna and flora is spectaculary unique! A true dunes, culture and Wildlife extravaganza!

Highlights will include: the Kaokoveld, Epupa Falls, an Open-vehicle Game Drive, Spitskoppe, Game Walks, Damaraland, Swakopmund, Private Desert Camp, Desert Night Drive, Sossusvlei Dunes, Etosha National Park and 4 x 4 trip to Sossusvlei to name a few!

A Namibian Safari of a lifetime!

DAY 1: WINDHOEK - NAMIB D

Setting off from the capital, Windhoek at 09h00, we travel south to Rehoboth, and then into the true Namib to our Desert Camp adjoining the Namibrand Nature Reserve. Here we camp alone in the wilderness with only the desert landscapes, rocky mountains and towering dunes to keep us company. The sunset over the desert is a sight to behold. We enjoy a traditional meal under the clear night skies before falling asleep to the sounds of the wild.

DAY 2: NAMIB DESERT B L D

Awake to desert vistas that extend further than the eye can see. The desert camp is nestled against a towering rock outcrop within a protected wilderness that we have conserved, and restored and onto which game has been re-introduced with the proceeds of tourism. During our stay here, we will conduct extensive guided walks and game drives both during the day and at night in order to better understand the desert fauna and flora.

DAY 3: SOSSUSVLEI B L D

After a short morning walk we pack up and continue through the desert to the Sesriem Canyon and the awesome Soussusvlei dunes. We will transfer into the dunes by 4x4 and will spend time climbing these spectacular dunes before moving on to camp wild in the desert.

DAY 4 - 5: SWAKOPMUND B L D

Crossing through the Namib Naukluft Park, we visit the dramatic Lunar Landscape, and the ancient Welwitschia plants, before making for the coastal town of Swakopmund where we spend two nights in our centrally located, comfortable Swakopmund Inn. We explore this holiday town and its surrounds thoroughly, and enjoy one evening meal at a local nightspot (own expense). Clients will have the opportunity to partake in Quad Biking, Sand Boarding and Sky Diving whilst here (own expense).

DAY 6: SKELETON COAST - SPITSKOP B L D

Today we head up the barren Skeleton Coast, scene of many a shipwreck, to the Seal Colony at Cape Corss where thousands of Cape Fur Seals can be seen ashore. Venturing inland, our next stop is at the impressive Spitskop where we will camp wild amongst the boulders at the base of this unusual granitic outcrop. We hope to see the endemic colorful Lovebirds during our stay here.

DAY 7: TWYFELFONTEIN - PALMWAG B L D

A long day, we move on to visit the Organ Pipes and the bushman Rock Engravings at Twyfelfontein before entering Damaraland and crossing the Grootberg to camp the night at the oasis of Palmwag. Palmwag is one of a few waterholes used by the rare Desert Elephants, and we hope to see these magnificent animals up close today.

DAY 8-9: EPUPA FALLS B L D

Traveling through the heart of the Kaokovelt today, we make our way north to the Angolan border where we will camp for two nights at a community project on the banks of the Cunene river at the awesome Epupa Falls. During our time here we hope to interact with the nomadic Himba people, a tribe that live in this inhospitable region and wander with their livestock in search of grazing. We will also explore the area surrounding the Falls.

DAY 10 - 11: ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK B L D

Entering Etosha National Park today, we will spend two nights here in search of the big game that this park is so well known for. One evening will be spent at a floodlit waterhole, watching the many animals that come down to drink. During these days we will conduct extensive game drives within the park. One night we will dine at a camp restaurant (own expense).

DAY 12: ETOSHA -WINDHOEK B L

This morning we leave the Park to make the journey back to Windhoek. We expect to arrive back in the capital in the late afternoon.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This tour involves a fair amount of walking, so a small daypack is advisable.
Seasonal Malaria precautions are advisable and are locally obtainable.
During winter the nightime temperatures can fall below zero and during summer the daytime temperatures can reach the forties, so be prepared for this.
Most major currencies can be exchanged on arrival in Windhoek and other centres, but banking hours do apply.
Credit cards are generally accepted.