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16 Days in Namibia with following Highlights (Guided tour or self drive)
TOUR OVERVIEW
TOUR DETAILS DAY 1Your journey starts in a westerly direction, travel via Khomashochland, down the Gamsberg Pass into the Namib, to the famous Sossusvlei, a clay pan surrounded by some of the highest sand dunes in the world. Explore the impressive conglomerate gorges of the Sesriem Canyon , with its rock pools fed by the Tsauchab, the same river that feeds Sossusvlei during the rainy season. A fitting site for your first Namibian sunset. Dinner/Bed/Breakfast at a Lodge (guided Dead Vlei & Sossusvlei trip on Day 2) DAY 2An early start is imperative, as this is not only the coolest part of the day but the best for photography. Our journey takes us right into the famous Sossusvlei. A local expert will tell you about the fauna and flora that inhabits this region. Climbing one of the dunes affords the energetic traveller with an unforgettable experience of endless vistas across a sea of apricot-coloured sand. After breakfast you will travel west across the many changing faces of the Namib to the Atlantic coast and the port of Walvis Bay . The lagoon offers sight of thousands of flamingos and shore birds all feeding in the nearby water. After lunch (optional), you will continue north along the coast to the resort town of Swakopmund , your stop for the night. Dinner is on your own account allowing you the option of trying out one of the many excellent seafood restaurants B/B at a lovely resort in SwakopmundDAY 3Spend the day at leisure. Various activities can be undertaken: Dolphin Cruise Scenic flight over the coast Day flight to the Himba B/B at the same resort DAY 4Drive north via Uis to Omaruru - passing the Brandberg - the highest Mountain in Namibia . Visit the “Kristall Kellerei”, Namibia 's own wine distillery. Experience the relaxing atmosphere of the lodge, which has a variety of game including: Hippos, elephant, rhino, giraffe, eland, sable, Oryx, kudu, etc. and a large variety of birds. D/B/B at a lodge near Omaruru DAY 5Drive to the famous Etosha National Park . Etosha, the “Place of the great white spaces”, was once a vast shallow lake created, Heiqum Bushman legend tells us, by the tears of a grieving mother. When the Kunene river retreated to its present northern course, the shallow lake evaporated, leaving behind 5 000 square kilometers of salty desert, a mirror expanse of shimmering images, dust devils and the occasional line of lonely zebras trekking endlessly to the horizon. B/B at Okaukuejo Rest camp DAY 6Full day of game viewing in the Etosha National Park , at the waterholes or in the open countryside. The floodlit waterhole at the camp is famous for the frequent sightings of black rhino, elephant and lions. B/B at Okaukuejo Rest camp DAY 7There is full day of game driving today across Etosha. You will again visit some of the numerous waterholes as well as seeing the spectacular Etosha Pan itself. Lunch is 'en route' (optional) with a break to rest before continuing to Namutoni Camp on the eastern edge of the Park. Again, there is a floodlit waterhole to visit after dinner.B/B at Namutoni Rest camp DAY 8Today sees you leaving Etosha and continuing northeast through the Kavango Region. The scene changes drastically as you travel north with traditional kraals and farming methods becoming much more apparent. There are roadside markets and many more people living here, which makes quite a change from the south of Namibia . We will stop near the banks of the Okavango River in very pleasant surroundings and you will be able to have a sundown drink looking across the river to Angola . D/B/B at a lodge on the banks of the Okavango River DAY 9It is only a two-hour drive to your next stop at the western end of the Caprivi Strip . Again, your lodge is on the banks of the Okavango River and only a short drive to the Mahango Game Reserve and situated just below the Popa Falls . In the afternoon it is off to a game drive searching for the animals, which frequent this very productive little reserve. There are very good opportunities to see some new species such as sable and roan antelope as well as buffalo. It is then back to the lodge. D/B/B at another lodge on the banks of the Okavango River Day 10It is another short drive across the Caprivi Strip today heading east to the Kwando River area to your next lodge, opposite the West Caprivi Game Park . Listen to the call of the wild and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the ‘Caprivi Delta'. The bird life is prolific and there is, again, the chance to see many more animals such as waterbuck, bushbuck, or the rare sitatunga. Boat trips, fishing, bird watching or spotlight-rides by boat/vehicle at night are possible. B/B at a lodge Day 11It is up early for a morning game drive to explore more of Mudumu and Mamili National Parks and then further on in the Caprivi Strip to Katima Mulilo. On the banks of the Zambezi River , 40km east of the town lies your lodge. Welcome to the Zambezi paradise where the most beautiful huge fish can be caught, like Tiger Fish, Barbel, Nembwe, Green head, Humpback, and many more. Breeding pairs of Paradise Fly Catchers, nesting in the trees in the garden as well as a healthy flock of Pygmy Geese visiting the bird sanctuary area, along with a most beautiful Malachite Kingfisher. Then there are the small but most beautiful collared sunbirds that are now foraging in the flowering Jackalberry trees, as well as Carmine Bee-eaters and Shelley Sun Birds. D/B/B at a lodge on the riverbank of the mighty Zambezi DAY 12A relaxed morning sees you heading into Zambia via a ferry across the Zambezi River . It is then a quick drive to Livingstone and the mighty Victoria Falls . Take a trip into town to see the markets and then to Victoria Falls themselves. Truly, a natural wonder and a sight you won't soon forget. There are numerous optional action activities centered on Victoria Falls . You have the choice of white water rafting, bungee jumping, micro lighting, boat cruises or just exploring the town of Livingstone . There are numerous shops, a museum and various curio markets. D/B/B at the same lodge DAY 13After breakfast it is back to Rundu. Your lodge has a spectacular view over the Okavango River and flood plains of southern Angola . An ideal place for nature and bird watchers. B/B at the Okavango River DAY 14After an early start we travel in a southerly direction into the vicinity of Otjiwarongo onto a wonderful lodge. Experience various unusually game, like the black Springbok, directly from the sundowner deck. D/B/B at a lodge near Otjiwarongo DAY 15Return to Windhoek via Okahandja where you can visit the craft market for last minute souvenirs. D/B/B at a guesthouse in Windhoek DAY 16Transfer to the International Airport „Hosea Kutako“, for the return flight. END OF THE TOUR |