20 Day Namibia
Day 1
On arrival in Windhoek airport you proceed to the Avis car rental kiosk where you collect your car rental. Group B (VW Polo or similar, Manual, Power steering, Radio/Tape, Air-conditioning). Drive towards the Otjiwarongo area and Okonjima Main Lodge where you stay overnight.
Okonjima
Nestled in the Omboroko Mountains, part of the Waterberg Plateau, lies the small, family run guest farm, and home of the AfriCat Foundation. AfriCat is a non-profit organisation committed to long-term conservation of Namibia's large carnivores, especially cheetahs and leopards. Okonjima offers a Main Camp with ten en suite double rooms and a luxury Bush Camp with eight unique African-style chalets, with only one object in mind, to make your stay the highlight of your trip through Namibia. Activities include the "Cheetah Tracking Trail" on foot or a visit to our Cheetah Project. Leopard viewing from the safety of a hide or radio-tracked from our game viewing vehicles. Guided and self-guided walking trails and with over 300 different species of birds that have been positively identifies - this is a must for bird watchers and photographers alike.
Basis: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 2
Today you drive to the eastern side of the Etosha National Park and Mushara Lodge where you stay for the next two nights.
Mushara Lodge
Mushara Lodge is situated 8 km from the eastern entrance to the famous Etosha National Park. The lodge offers 10 twin-bedded bungalows, one family unit, two single rooms and three guide rooms, all stylishly decorated and with bathrooms en-suite, air-conditioning, mini bars, telephones an mosquito nets. Activities at Mushara include nature walks and game drives into the park. Our mission is to serve our guests as well as we possibly can and to comply with their every wish by means of our comprehensive wine list, high quality meals and dedicated and friendly staff.
Basis: Breakfast
Day 4
Today you drive through the Etosha National park to Ongava Lodge where you stay for the next two nights.
Ongava Lodge
Wallow in the unashamed luxury of one of Ongava's ten tastefully furnished chalets, each with air-conditioning, mini bar, bathroom and suite and a private balcony overlooking the expansive plains of the Ongava Game Reserve. Meals of the highest order are served in the spacious thatched lapa with its comfortable lounge area, convivial bar and magnificent views. Ongava offers daily game drives in open vehicles and walking trails, as well as excursions into the Etosha National Park. Game drives normally leave in the early morning and late afternoon, ideal times for game viewing. Dusk and night drives offer an opportunity of experiencing nature after dark. You will be accompanied by an ecologically aware game ranger who will guide you on an informative tour of the reserve. A number of safe and secure hides are available for guests wishing to spend time on up close wildlife viewing or photography.
Basis: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6
Today you drive to the Damaraland area and Damaraland Camp where you stay for the next two nights.
Damaraland Camp
Damaraland Camp, winner of a Silver Otter award for the best ecotourism project in the world, is set in the rugged beauty of central Damaraland on the northern slopes of the Huab River. This private paradise offers stunning silence, beauty and tranquility, in nine large up-market walk-in canvas chalets, each with en-suite bathroom. The main lodge houses a bar, lounge and dining area which overlooks the dramatic Huab River Valley. A rock pool built in a ravine is also a feature of this camp. Various activities include nature walks and morning game drives, in search of the rare, dessert-adapted elephants, thge elusive black rhino and various other species adapted to the harsh elements of this region.
Basis: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 8
Drive to Swakopmund - a lively coastal town with a strong German influence and heritage where you stay at the Swakopmund Hotel for the next two nights.
Swakopmund Hotel
The charming coastal town of Swakopmund, surrounded by wide horizons and endless stretches of golden desert dunes, is home to the luxurious Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre. Built in and around the beautifully restored Old Station Building dating back to 1901, this premier hotel combines renowned Namibian hospitality with impeccable service, luxury accommodation and superb cuisine. The resort offers many entertainment options - from a magnificent swimming pool and two restaurants to a gymnasium and casino. And since no trip to Namibia is complete without enjoying the thrill of the desert, arrangements can be made for a once-in-a-lifetime ride through the dunes on the back of a camel, dune boarding and quad biking or take the easy route and enjoy a guided tour in the comfort of a four wheel drive. Alternatively, enjoy a scenic flight over the desert or coast, a dolphin cruise, skydiving or a trip to one of the many places of historical interest.
Basis: Breakfast
Day 10
Today you drive to the Namib Naukluft Park and the Sossusvlei area where you stay at Sossusvlei Lodge for the next two nights.
Sossusvlei Lodge
Sossusvlei Lodge uniquely crouches almost unnoticed in a vast ocean of unparalleled desert beauty. Shaded by camel thorn trees, Sossusvlei Lodge is testatment to the ingenuity of an eco-friendly design. Abode walls are shaded by canvas roofs, almost berber-like in their shading of the cool slate floors within. As the sun steals its last rays strokes of purple from the far mountains, shake off the desert dust with ice cold local lager - on tap in the bushman painted bar. With passing parade of springbok, oryx and cape fox, it is surley one of the most unique sites … in all Africa A sparkling pool or a quiet drink under the shady crown of an ancient camel thorn tree makes for the best relaxation after an eventful day. Exploring the magical world of the oldest desert, the Namib Desert is our forte. The Sossusvlei area is famous for some of the highest dunes on earth, rich in contrast of colour and shape. Guided 4-wheel drive excursions take you deep into the wonders of the ancient region. The nearby Sesriem Canyon fascinates with its cool greenpools and bizarre conglomerate formations. Let the tremendous space and stillness and the exclusivity of Sossusvlei Lodge seep into your soul.
Basis: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 12
Today you drive to the coastal town of Luderitz where you stay at the Nest Hotel for the next two nights.
The Nest Hotel
All our rooms are sea facing and we will provide you with outstanding cuisine and personalised service. Non-smoking rooms are available. The Nest Hotel is the ideal place from which to explore the many and unusal destinations in and around Luderitz, such as a day trip to the 55m Bogenfels rock arch and the forsaken mining town of Pomona, or an excursion to the intriguing ghost town of Kolmanskop.
Basis: Breakfast
Day 14
Today you drive to the small town of Aus where you stay at Klein Aus Vista for the next two nights.
Klein Aus Vista
Klein-Aus Vista, the place with the view, is your perfect base from which to explore the magic south. Situated in the Aus Mountains, bordering the Namibia-Naukluft Park and Sperrgerbiet where the Feral Horses roam free, we offer a choice of accommodation at separate locations with various activities. Desert Horse Inn; spacious luxurious rooms, en-suite facilities, on-site restaurant, bar and sunset deck. Eagles Nest Chalets built around gigantic granite boulders, en-suite facilities each with own lounge and fireplace, private veranda and enless view over Namibia. Eagles Nest Bungalows; built around granite rocks with own attached facilities, central lounge and private veranda overlooking the desert. Geister Schlucht Rock Cabin; 2 dormitory bedrooms with lounge / kitchen, en-suite ablutions, located in picturesque valley. (All meals are served in Desert Horse Inn Restaurant). Guided excursions into the Namibia-Naukluft Park to view the Feral Horses, Koichab Dune belt and Bushman paintings also guided 4x4 trips across the Chobe dunes, 3 hiking trails (4-5 hours long) and sunset drives.
Basis: Breakfast
Day 16
Today you drive to the Fish River Canyon area and Canyon Lodge where you stay for the next two nights.
Canon Lodge
The Cañon Lodge stands proud amongst great granite boulders, its beauty a foretaste of the splendour of the nearby Fish River Canyon. The lodge is in the privately owned Gondwana Cañon Park and has 30 bungalows, each with natural rock walls, thatch roofs and en-suite facilities. The old farmhouse, originally built in 1910, has been restored to serve as a restaurant with an outside terrace that offers a panoramic view of the spectacular canyon landscape. The nearby clusters of quiver trees and the impressive surrounding rock formations provide many interesting hours for the enthusiastic hiker and nature lover. Join us for sundowner drives, walks, horse riding and magical scenic flights over the canyon.
Basis: Breakfast
Day 18
Today you drive north towards Mariental and Intu Africa Lodge where you stay overnight at Zebra Lodge.
Intu Africa Lodge
Welcome to the Kalahari Thirstland where you will experience magical sunsets, stunning landscape and possibly a close encounter with big African game. Enjoy an early morning desert walk with a Bushman tracker, and a late afternoon scenic drive and sundowner. Luxurious accommodation in Dune Lodge, Camelthorn and Zebra Lodge and Suricate Tented Camp. Coffee/tea and all meals are served at Zebra Lodge's dining room or at the poolside or outside in the open-air boma under the Kalahari sky (weather permitting). Accommodation is available on a B&B rate or fully inclusive rate which includes three meals, an early morning educational Bushman excursion and an afternoon safari drive in an open 4x4, both activities accompanied by an Intu Afrika game ranger.
Basis: Breakfast
Day 19
Today you drive to Windhoek and Villa Verdi Guest House where you stay overnight.
Villa Verdi Guest House
Villa Verdi offers a taste of Africa. Comfortable rooms are individually decorated in ethnic styles. Secluded gardens, a large swimming pool and views of the Auas Mountains offer the opportunity to relax after the rigours of travel or a day's shopping in the city. A pleasant five-minute stroll will take you into the city center with its international banking institutions, top class restaurants and excellent shops.
Basis: Breakfast
Day 20
Today you drive back to Windhoek airport where you return your rental car before you check in for your flight.
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