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Namibia Escorted Tour: Etosha + Himba + Kaokoland + Swakopmund + Namib

Discover Namibia Tour: Etosha + Kaokoland + Namib
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14 NIGHTS

FROM $3,220

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Namibia Escorted Tour Etosha Himba Kaokoland Swakopmund Namib

This Namibia escorted tour goes off the beaten track, combining the wildlife of Etosha National Park with a visit to the Himba tribe in remote Kaokoland, the Bushmen Painting s at Twyfelfontein and in the Spitzkoppe Mountains in Damaraland, the seaside town of Swakopmund & the enormous sand dunes of the Namib Desert. Scheduled departures. Group sixe 2-14. No children < 12.

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• Namibia Escorted Tour	• Windhoek	• Etosha National Park	• Himba Tribe
• Kaokoland	• Damaraland	• Twyfelfontein Paintings	• Spitzkoppe
• Swakopmund	• Namib Desert & Sossusvlei

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• Namibia Escorted Tour	• Windhoek	• Etosha National Park
• Himba Tribe	• Kaokoland	• Damaraland
• Twyfelfontein Paintings	• Spitzkoppe	• Swakopmund
• Namib Desert & Sossusvlei

Day 1

You will be met at Windhoek Airport and transferred 1-hour to your hotel in this small capital city.

Check in and relax under warm blue Namibian skies.

Note: Please be aware that many roads in Namibia are rough gravel with corrugated surfaces, resulting in a tougher and slower drive that can be very bumpy.

Day 2

This morning is at leisure to relax in Windhoek.

In the afternoon your tour starts, with a local guide collecting you and heading out to Katutura township. Here we mingle with locals at a market and savour 'kapana', a traditional spicy meat dish prepared over an open fire. We then wash this down with an ice-cold Namibian beer at a local 'shebeen' (beer hall), whilst enjoying the beat of African music in the background.

We then travel to the privately-owned Roof of Africa craft beer brewery to taste a selection of their local beers, ending with an included dinner.

Note: Most tours are dual language with a bilingual guide (English / German), although some tours have English-only departure dates. On escorted group tours please note that for operational reasons it is sometimes necessary to substitute one hotel with another of similar quality.

Luggage should be packed in soft side bags (sports bags are ideal) not exceeding 15 kg and 65 x 46 cm, as there is limited space in the vehicle.

Day 3

This morning we leave Windhoek and travel northwards via Okahandja, where Kavango woodcarvers practise their trade at a large open air craft market on the outskirts of the town.

We continue to the world famous Etosha National Park, one of the largest and greatest game parks in Africa. Etosha owes its unique landscape to a vast shallow depression – the Etosha Pan – with its open pans offering magnificent game viewing. Etosha is home to over a hundred different species of mammals, including cheetah, leopard, lion, elephant, rhino, giraffe, zebra and wildebeest.

On arrival we enter the park and enjoy an afternoon of game viewing, before we check in to our hotel situated outside the southern gate.

Day 4

Today is devoted to game viewing in our touring vehicle in the famous Etosha National Park, which surrounds an enormous salt pan that is the size of the Netherlands.

We rise early to take advantage of the best game viewing conditions, as the vast Etosha Pan offers magnificent game viewing opportunities - including springbok, oryx, black-faced impala, roan, cheetah and the Damara dik-dik, Namibia’s smallest antelope. A series of waterholes throughout the park guarantees rewarding game viewing, with Etosha being renowned for its vast array of plains game and its 'great cats' which are more easily seen on the open pans.

With over 100 different species of mammals and reptiles in this park, you can hope to see lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, kudu, sable antelope, warthogs, baboons and many other interesting animals. Etosha is also a bird watchers paradise, with hundreds of recorded bird species and many migrants during the summer months.

After a beautiful African sunset, enjoy the balmy evening and pristine stars of the Milky Way as you have never seen them before – as well as the spectacular Southern Cross.

Note: There is the option to book an open top game drive today. Vehicles are not allowed to drive off-road in any national park in Namibia.

Day 5

This morning we explore the northwestern sector of Etosha National Park, as we exit through the Galton Gate.

We continue travelling to Opuwo, the bustling regional capital of Kaokoland (also known as the Kunene region) where cattle, goats and donkeys roam free. Kaokoland is home to the rare desert elephant and black rhino, as well as other desert-adapted wildlife.

Day 6

This morning we visit a traditional Himba Village, where you can met and greet members of the tribe through an interpreter.

The Himba are one of the last remaining truly nomadic tribes of Africa and they live today as they have for centuries, in this harsh and unforgiving semi-desert. The women cover their bodies with red powder, use mud to style their hair and adorn themselves with handmade jewellery.

You can ask questions, interact and photograph members of the tribe and learn about their intricate traditions, customs and beliefs.

Day 7

This morning we leave Kaokoland and travel southwards for 5-hours into Damaraland, one of the least populated areas on earth.

We drive past the western border of Etosha National Park and through Kamanjab towards the clay terraces of the Ugab River, stopping to admire some of the fascinating rock formations found in these vast uninhabited spaces, where magnificent semi-desert flowers can grow after good rains. You can also see the desert-adapted Welwitschia Mirabilis plant - the oldest living desert plant on earth.

After checking in to our lodge, in the afternoon there is the option of an afternoon game drive to learn more about the plants and birds of this region (pay locally). You can also admire the amazing termite mounds found among the mopane trees and, if you are fortunate, may even spot a herd of elephants or a pride of lions. Birding enthusiasts will appreciate the large variety of species found here. In the evening relax and enjoy the incredible night skies.

Day 8

This morning we leave the clay terraces of the Ugab River, stopping at the Petrified Forest on the way to Twyfelfontein, which means 'Doubtful Spring'.

On arrivale we view the ancient Bushman Paintings at Twyfelfontein - a World Heritage site. Over 6,000 years ago San communities engraved and painted over 2,500 pictures here. These have been well preserved in this dry environment and the hills are strewn with rock art - making this an amazing open-air museum. We also visit the Living Museum of the Damara.

After a short journey we arrive at our lodge on the banks of the Ugab River, which continues to meander its way westwards through Damaraland. This harsh, rocky environment is home to the elusive desert elephant, the black rhino and free-roaming antelope species. We arrive at our lodge in the afternoon, where we have the remainder of the day at leisure.

Day 9

This morning we head out early for a scenic nature drive through the untouched wilderness area of the Otjimboyo Concession towards the Brandberg, Namibia’s highest mountain. This is the best time to capture the perfect light of sunrise and catch the last mist engulfing the mountain.

We continue down into the dry Ugab riverbed, which we follow back towards camp and stopping along the way under one of the majestic camelthorn trees, where we enjoy a light picnic lunch. If we are fortunate, on our drive we may encounter the elusive desert elephants that roam along the meandering dry riverbeds of Damaraland, feeding on the nutritious pods of the trees lining the riverbank.

After arriving back at camp, enjoy the scenery or follow one of the walking trails. A highlight is a sundowner drive that offers unforgettable photo opportunities of the Brandberg and surrounding landscape.

Day 10

An early departure takes through Uis and past the Erongo Mountains, travelling towards the Spitzkoppe - the Matterhorn of Namibia. Here we explore the spectacular scenery of the Spitzkoppe, with its magnificent boulders that are set in an unforgettable landscape.

We then continue westwards towards the beach resort of Swakopmund, with its old lighthouse and easy access to the sand dunes and activities of the Namib.

Swakopmund is situated on the Atlantic Coast where the cold Benguela Current sweeps up from Antarctica, releasing no moisture into the prevailingly onshore winds – hence the very low rainfall and desert conditions. Fog is common along the coast in the early mornings and late afternoons and this is what gives life to the desert-adapted flora and fauna of the region. The cold current is also highly oxygenated, causing it to teem with marine life. Check into your hotel and relax on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean.

Day 11

During the cooler morning hours, we explore the undulating desert dunes on a Living Desert Tour.

The rest of the day is free to relax at the beach resort of Swakopmund. As this is Namibia’s playground, a wide variety of optional activities are on offer - including a marine cruise to view dolphins, seals and other sea life. Alternatively you can participate in adventure activities such as sandboarding on the dunes.

Day 12

This morning we leave Swakopmund and drive 6-hours southwards, travelling through the starkly beautiful Kuiseb and Ghaub Canyons. Experience ever-changing landscapes, as the terrain becomes more arid as we enter the Namib Desert.

We travel towards Sesriem which is the gateway to Sossusvlei, where some of the highest sand dunes on earth stand towering over the white desert plains. These great mountains of sand are a monument to the extreme forces of nature, with fog supplying the life giving moisture for the survival of plants and animals.

Check into our lodge in these stunning desert surroundings. After the unpredictable desert rains (mid November/mid December), colourful desert flowers burst forth here and provide a delightful display.

Days 13 To 14

Set out early this morning on a 4x4 tour into the famous sand dunes at Sossusvlei, as this is the coolest part of the day and the best for photography.

This clay pan is surrounded by some of the highest dunes in the world – an endless sea of reddish sand stretching all the way to the distant horizon. These monumental star shaped dunes, some as high as 1,000 ft (325 m), were formed by strong multi-directional winds. The warm tints of sand range in colour from apricot to orange, red and maroon - and contrast vividly with the stark white clay pans at their base. You will be astonished by surreal Deadvlei, surrounded by some of the highest dunes and Sossusvlei, where the mostly dry Tsauchab River abruptly ends. Take the opportunity to climb one of these dunes, which afford endless vistas across the desert landscape and the sea of sand.

Also visit the narrow gorge of the impressive Sesriem Canyon, with its rock pools fed by the Tsauchab River during the rainy season. The name is derived from the six “rieme” (leather thongs) that early pioneers used to draw water from these pools.

This evening enjoy dinner under the open starlit sky.

Day 15

Transfer 1-hour to Windhoek Airport for your flight home.

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