Wildlife
Lodging
Transportation
Overview
Namibia borders Angola, Botswana and South Africa on the Atlantic coast. The driest country in sub-Saharan Africa, Namibia is sparsely populated. The mostly desert and savannah climate along with a low population density mean stunning views, sweeping landscapes and wildlife that tends to concentrate around available water.
This Best of Namibia adventure will see a lot of fantastic landscapes with concentrated wildlife viewing and photography in places such as Etosha National Park. We will see the big dunes, the seal colony at Walvis Bay, desert adapted elephants in Damaaraland, the panoply of wildlife in Etosha and more on this extensive safari throughout Namibia.
Namib Naukluft National Park
We will spend 3 mornings and 3 afternoons photographing and walking amongst the world famous big dunes. We will visit the Deadvlei pan with the ancient dead Camel Thorn trees, Sossuvlei and the Apricot Dunes. These are perhaps the most impressive sand dunes on earth. Optional helicopter rides will also be available.
Walvis Bay
We will see cape fur seals and a panoply of birds in the lagoon and at a local bird sanctuary. A morning boat cruise may reveal dolphins, southern humpback whales and southern right whales. The flamingo photography is particularly spectacular in this area.
Etosha National Park
Seven nights in Etosha National Park. We add a third vehicle so that everyone has their own row on the morning and afternoon wildlife drives. See desert elephants, giraffes, rhinos, oryx, antelopes, lions, leopard, cheetahs and more. This is Namibia’s premier wildlife preserve. At our lodging at Okaukuejo and Onguma you may well be able to photograph and watch wildlife from your lodging as they come to the watering holes.
Details
July is the height of the southern winter. Our January. It will be hot during the day and the sun is strong, but the nights can be quite pleasant. As always, we recommend lightweight boots, long pants, long sleeves and definitely hats.
There will be more walking on this tour. You will be photographing both inside and outside of the vehicle.
You should be able to walk up to about 1.5 miles at a time.
Arrive on international flights to Windhoek, Namibia. We greet you at the airport and take you to the Galton House in Windhoek for home cooked meals, orientation and a good night’s sleep.
We start out well rested for the big dunes at Sossusvlei, arriving in time for lunch at DEAD VALLEY LODGE (all meals & local branded beverages included). Settle in to your private tented lodge before exploring the dunes in the afternoon and evening.
Spend the morning and afternoon exploring and photographing the dunes and Dead Vlei. Overnight at DEAD VALLEY LODGE (all meals & local branded beverages included)
Morning and afternoon photography of the dunes/Dead Vlei, overnight at DEAD VALLEY LODGE (all meals & local branded beverages included)
Morning photo shoot at the big dunes, drive to Swakopmund, afternoon photography of the Flamingos, overnight at the beachfront STRAND HOTEL (all meals & local branded beverages included)
A full day along the Namib-Nauklift coast exploring ship wrecks, seal colonies and maybe some whale watching on Walvis Bay. Overnight at the beachfront STRAND HOTEL (all meals & local branded beverages included).
We are up early today heading north along the coast past the Zeila shipwreck before heading inland to Damaraaland and the MOWANI MOUNTAIN CAMP. (all meals and local branded beverages included). We will spend the afternoon searching the Abu Huab for desert adapted elephants, giraffes, baboons and more.
Morning and afternoon wildlife drives and photoshoots along the Abu Huab searching for desert adapted elephants, giraffes, baboons and more. Lodging at the MOWANI MOUNTAIN CAMP. (all meals and local branded beverages included).
An early morning walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Twyfelfontein. Home to some 2500 prehistoric engravings, we explore this natural museum during the cool morning. From Twyfelfontein we drive towards Etosha, stopping for lunch at Erongo Winery. Enjoy afternoon photography in Etosha or at the watering hole colocated with your lodging. Overnight at OKAUKUEJO CAMP (all meals & local branded beverages included)
Morning and afternoon wildlife drives in Etosha National Park, overnight at OKAUKUEJO CAMP (all meals & local branded beverages included)
Morning and afternoon wildlife drives in Etosha National Park, overnight at OKAUKUEJO CAMP (all meals & local branded beverages included)
Morning and afternoon wildlife drives in Etosha National Park, overnight at OKAUKUEJO CAMP (all meals & local branded beverages included)
Drive to the second location in Etosha, photographing en-route, overnight at the ONGUMA TENTED CAMP (all meals & local branded beverages included) situated within the 20,000 hectare Onguma Private Reserve.
Enjoy a morning wildlife drive in Etosha and afternoon wildlife drive in Onguma. Overnight at ONGUMA TENTED CAMP (all meals & local branded beverages included).
Enjoy a morning wildlife drive in Etosha and afternoon wildlife drive in Onguma. Overnight at ONGUMA TENTED CAMP (all meals & local branded beverages included).
After breakfast we leave Etosha behind and head for the bushveld of the Okonjima Nature Reserve and the Africat Foundation. After settling in to your lodging enjoy an afternoon/evening wildlife drive looking for free roaming (but collared) leopards. Lodging at OKONJIMA PLAINS CAMP (all meals, local branded beverages included).
Enjoy an early breakfast before the drive back to Windhoek International Airport for mid-afternoon and evening departures.
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STEP 4 – Send Your Deposit
Deposits can be paid via check or wire transfer. We will notify you as soon as your deposit arrives. Places on the safari will only be confirmed once we have received both a completed booking form and deposit payment.
STEP 5 – Final Balance Payment
As soon as your booking form and deposit are with us, we will send you an electronic confirmation displaying the outstanding balance amount. This amount will be due 90 days before the start date of the safari.
STEP 6 – Final Review
After we receive your outstanding balance payment we will go over an additional visa, vaccination or other questions that you might have.
STEP 7 – Board Your Flight
Enjoy your flight. We’ll see you in Africa.
Price
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Duration
Location(s)
Namibia
Key Areas Visited
Namib Naukluft Park - Big Dunes, Sossusvlei, Dead Vlei
Walvis Bay
Swakopmund
Damaraaland
Twyfelfontein
Etosha National Park
Onguma Private Reserve
Okonjima Nature Reserve
AfriCat Foundation
Group Size
Included
- Meet & Greet service at Windhoek Airport
- All road transfers
- 1 night at Galton House
- 3 nights at Dead Valley Lodge
- 2 nights at The Strand Hotel
- AM harbour cruise at Walvis Bay
- AM private Living Desert Tour
- 2 nights at Mowani Mountain Camp
- 4 nights at Okaukuejo Camp
- Park Fees at Etosha
- 3 nights at Onguma Tented Camp
- Park fees at Onguma
- 1 night at Okinjima Plains Camp
- Complimentary use of professional beanbags
- Experienced professional local driver/guides
- All meals are included
- Local drinks include local house wine, local beer, and soft drinks with meals (including water, tea & coffee). Water is also provided in the safari vehicles. No vintage wines or imported spirits (Johnny walker, Chivers Regal, etc.) are included – these will be for the guest’s own account.
Not Included
- International flights to Windhoek, Namibia (arrive in the morning and depart after 18:00)
- VISA fees
- Travel & Equipment Insurance
- Laundry
- Any entry fees and excursions not included in the above itinerary (e.g.: hot air balloon flight or helicopter flights in Sossusvlei).
- Tips/gratuities for your local drivers/guides
- Tips/gratuities for the lodges, camps, and hotels
- Tips/gratuities for luggage porters
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