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NORTHERN NAMIBIA'S GEMS
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8 days/ 7 nights
trip rich in vistas, culture and history will leave you wide-eyed!
Custom itineraries available upon request. Departs on Fridays upon request.
Costs based on a minimum of 2 persons traveling together, excluding airfare.
Costs for a party of 3 or more available upon request.
Windhoek – Swakopmund – Damaraland – Etosha
Start in the capital city of Windhoek, and head straight to the coastal town of Swakopmund, a sharp contrast to the arid desert surroundings. From there enjoy your drive towards Henties Bay, visiting Twyfelfontein and the Organ Pipes en-route to Damaraland conservancy. You will have plenty of opportunities to take nature walks and learn about Namibia’s extraordinary conservancy programs. On your way to nearby Etosha National Park, visit a Himba Village; unusual is a mild way to describe it! At Etosha, Explore the natural springs and waterholes in the park searching for wildlife, before making your way back to Windhoek
Day 1 Arrival Windhoek
Welcome to Namibia! You will be met and transferred to your accommodations..
Olive Grove Guest House
Day 2 Windhoek-Swakopmund
Travel to the coast via Okahandja. Visit a craft market, Goanikontes and the Moon Landscape.
Brigadoon Guest House or similar (B,D)
Day 3 Swakopmund-Damaraland
Drive towards Henties Bay, visit Twyfelfontein and the Organ Pipes en-route to Damaraland.
Twyfelfontein Country Lodge (B,L,D)
Day 4 Damaraland
The morning is at leisure or you can join a guided hiking trail with a picnic breakfast before dawn. Enjoy a sundowner drive along the Aba Haub River.
DamaraTwyfelfontein Country Lodge (B,L,D)
Day 5 Damaraland-Etosha
Visit a Himba village and continue via Outjo to Etosha National Park. Enjoy your first exciting game drive in one of Africa’s largest parks.
Etosha Safari Camp (B ,D)
Day 6 Etosha
Explore the natural springs and waterholes in the park searching for wildlife.
Etosha Safari Camp (B,D)
Day 7 Etosha
Enjoy another day of game viewing in Etosha National park, home to around 114 mammal species including the endangered black rhino or the black faced impala.
Kempinski Mokuti Lodge (B,D)
Day 8 Etosha-Windhoek-Depart
After breakfast drive south via Otjiwarongo and Okahandja, where you will have the opportunity to visit a local handicraft market before proceeding to Windhoek. Continue with your onward arrangements.
Breakfast