Fascinating Namibia

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This journey will commence in Windhoek, continuing on to the western Kalahari basin, the Namib Naukluft Park and the dunes at Sossusvlei, the coastal town of Swakopmund, Damaraland – famous for Twyfelfontein’s ancient rock engravings and the Desert Elephant, the Kaokoland – the land of the Himba people, the world famous Etosha National Park, and finally a Pri...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Baster Community
    • Nama-speaking people
    • Khoi inhabitants of Namibia
    • Namib Naukluft Park
    • Sossusvlei
    • Walvis Bay to Swakopmund
    • Cape Fur Seals
    • Welwitschia Plains
    • Damaraland Region
    • Twyfelfontein Rock Engravings

What's this trip about?

    This journey will commence in Windhoek, continuing on to the western Kalahari basin, the Namib Naukluft Park and the dunes at Sossusvlei, the coastal town of Swakopmund, Damaraland – famous for Twyfelfontein’s ancient rock engravings and the Desert Elephant, the Kaokoland – the land of the Himba people, the world famous Etosha National Park, and finally a Private Nature Reserve.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityWindhoek
End CityWindhoek

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • 50 Plus
  • National Parks
  • Singles Travel

Destinations

Activities

Trip includes

    • Car rental rate is based on a Nissan X-trail (2×4 and NOT 4×4) or similar with super/full cover insurance.
    • Meet & Assist Services on arrival in Windhoek
    • Accommodation and meals as described
    • Scheduled excursions and activities as described
    • Namibian Tourism Levy
    • 15% VAT

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1:

On arrival at the Windhoek International Airport you will be welcomed by a company representative who will present you with your travel vouchers and assist you with the collection of your rental vehicle. From here you will drive to the capital city, Windhoek, and the ...

Day 2:

After breakfast depart Windhoek heading south through the Khomas Region towards the town of Rehoboth.

Rehoboth is home to the “Baster Community” a fiercely independent group of people who are the descendants of a group of farmers of mixed European and Khoisan b...

Day 3:

After a leisurely breakfast depart to the central Hardap Region and the town of Mariental.

Despite Mariental’s quiet success, it is not however the most exciting or interesting place in Namibia. Wind-swept and dusty in spring and autumn, ferociously hot in summ...

Day 4:

This morning we suggest a visit into the Namib Desert to the Namib “Sand Sea” and the Sossusvlei Dune Belt.

Sossusvlei is a word from Nama descent, which directly translated means a place with many endings. Many visitors to Namibia say that no part of the deser...

Day 5:

After a leisurely breakfast depart in a northerly direction towards the settlement of Solitaire. From here you continue north, on the route following the gravel plains of the Namib Desert through the spectacular Gaub and Kuiseb Canyons, before crossing the Namib Deser...

Day 6:

Today can be spent exploring the picturesque coastal towns of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund, or taking part in some of the interesting activities on offer.

An optional extra “Dolphin Cruise” excursion may be conducted from the Walvis Bay Harbour. Highlights of the ...

Day 7:

Early morning departure from Swakopmund in a northerly direction through the National West Coast Recreational Area towards the small fishing town of Henties Bay. An optional visit to the Cape Fur Seal Colony at Cape Cross can be done today.

In 1486, the first E...

Day 8:

After a leisurely breakfast depart in a northerly direction through the town of Kamanjab towards Opuwo.

The Kunene or Kaokoland region is situated in the northwestern corner of Namibia and is bordered by Angola in the north, by Owamboland and the Etosha Nationa...

Day 9:

Today you can participate in an optional activity to the Himba, offered by the Lodge, or you can arrange your own local guide from the Opuwo Information Centre.

Kaokoland has an area of some 50,000km2 between Hoanib and the Kunene, the frontier river to Angola....

Day 10:

This morning you will leave Opuwo and travel south via the towns of Kamanjab and Outjo, and then on to the renowned Etosha National Park. Entrance into the Etosha National Park is via the southern Anderson Gate (Ombika Gate). You could arrive by midday, allowing for s...

Day 11 & 12:

Early morning departure for a full day of self driving through the Etosha National Park, visiting the numerous waterholes and the edge of the majestic Etosha Pan. Each camp reservations office has an “animal sightings” book. This should be consulted to determine the c...

Day 13:

After a leisurely breakfast depart Namutoni Restort and head south towards the mining town of Tsumeb, continuing on through the towns of Otavi and Otjiwarongo in the direction of Okahandja. On the way you can visit the sinkhole Lake Otjikoto, which to this day has an ...

Day 14:

Today you travel south towards the town of Okahandja. Okahandja is one of Namibia’s oldest established settlements and is the administrative centre of the Herero-speaking people. Many of the former Herero leaders are buried here and an annual procession through the to...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,914
Price per day$137
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Fuel and other vehicle related costs
    • Services of a Tour Guide/ Driver
    • Any items of a personal nature i.e. telephone and laundry
    • Any items mentioned as optional or extra
    • Additional meals and beverages
    • Park entrance & admission fees
    • Admission & entrance fees
    • Personal Travel Insurance
    • All Flights
    • Visa applications
    • Gratuities

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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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