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Namibia 12 Day Guided Tour

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This 12-day Namibia tour takes you along the dense streets of its capital city, Windhoek, where we walk among people from the numerous tribes that wear a mixture of traditional and contemporary dress. What would a trip to Africa be without a day spent game-viewing? Etosha National Park's "salt desert" is an important resource for the mixture of wildlife that inhabits this land. This is a perfect adventure through a country that serves as an excellent showcase of what makes Africa such a compelling continent for so many travellers.
Private Tour
Culture and History
Lodging
Rural Life
Sightseeing
Wildlife Viewing
Windhoek, Namibia
12 days
English, Zulu

What we'll do

Day 01 Arrival in Windhoek

Meet and greet at Windhoek International Aiprort and drive to Etosha National Park. Depending on the time of arrival, a first Safari will be done on arrival in the afternoon. When the stars light up the Namibian sky, you gather around a friendly table to listen to your guide's information and discuss the journey ahead - This will happen daily until the end of your tour. Activities: Visit of the Art Market in Okahandja - Afternoon Game Drive in Etosha National Park (Own Vehicle)

Accommodation: Etosha Okaukuejo Resort or Similar

Meals: Dinner

Stay: 2 Nights

Day 02 Etosha National Park Okakuejo

After breakfast, it is in Etosha Animal Park that you will wander. We offer you time to observe the animals! If you happen to be a photo enthusiast, bring along your equipment and patience to capture the unusual encounters of wildlife. You will be able to observe the groups of springboks, zebras, etc., but also the rarer species such as the black-faced impala (endemic to Namibia) or the dik-diks, the smallest African antelope. The interaction between the animals around the waterholes is often very magical in the Etosha, where you might just come across the path of a leopard or a group of lionesses hunting! After a lunch break, it is in the animal park of Etosha that we will continue our day. You will discover abundant wildlife that you can observe on the "pan" or around the many water points of the reserve. Etosha is home to 114 mammal species and more than 340 bird species. This park is one of the largest game reserves in the world.

Activities: Full Day Game Drive in Etosha National Park

Accommodation: Etosha Okakuejo Resort or Similar

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 03 Etosha National Park - Damaraland

After breakfast, today you will visit the Himba Village. The Himba are a tribe of nomadic pastoralists who live in the Kaokoland region of Namibia. They are actually descendants of a group of Herero shepherds who fled to the north-west after being displaced by the Nama. The Himba are indigenous peoples with an estimated population of about 50,000 in northern Namibia, in the Kunene region and across the Kunene River in Angola. We allow ourselves to ask you to buy some provision for them; they will be delighted to receive you on their land. Activities: Himba Village Visit

Accommodation: Palmwag Lodge or Similar

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Stay: 2 Nights

Day 04 Damaraland

After breakfast, drive to Twyfelfontein, which has one of the largest concentrations of rock engravings in Africa. Most of these works, well preserved, represent rhinos, elephants, ostriches and giraffes, as well as footprints of men and animals.Visit of the Rock Engraving, Burnt Mountain and the Basaltic Organ Pipe. Free afternoon after Lunch!

Activities: Twyfelfontein Rock Engraving - Burnt Mountain - Basaltic Organ Pipe

Accommodation: Palmwag Lodge or Similar

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 05 DAMARALAND -Damaraland - Swakopmund

Today departure to Swakopmund, passing by Uis, mining village. Before Uis we will be able to see the Brandberg, the highest peak in Namibia. Continuation to Swakopmund and installation Swakopmund is a small oceanfront town, bordered on the south by Swakop west and coastal dunes. The coolness of the current of Benguela will allow you to make pleasant walks by the sea or in the dunes. Some lodges also offer spa treatments (especially massages) particularly popular after several days on the Namibian slopes. Swakopmund is a coastal city in Namibia, west of the capital, Windhoek. Its sandy beaches face the Atlantic Ocean. Established by German colonists in 1892, the city’s colonial landmarks include the Swakopmund Lighthouse and the Mole, an old sea wall. Next to the lighthouse, the Swakopmund Museum documents Namibian history. Inland, the elegant Swakopmund Railway Station, now a hotel, also dates to the colonial era.

Activities: City Tour of Swakopmund

Accommodation: The Dome Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Stay: 2 Night

Day 06 Swakopmund - Walvis Bay

Early departure to Walvis Bay, the main port town of Namibia. A boat trip on the lagoon leads you to search for dolphins and sea lions - NOT Private Early morning trip on the Atlantic Ocean by boat, looking for sea lions, dolphins, pelicans, cormorants and possibly the rare fish "Mola-Mola". This sea adventure allows you to discover the aquatic life of the coast in the best possible conditions, on a comfortable and spacious boat, usually a catamaran with a maximum capacity of 25people. Did you know that the Atlantic in Namibia was home to so many fur seals? You will observe them this morning from a catamaran. In the afternoon, free time in the confusing "Seaside" city of Swakopmund, founded by theGerman commander Curt Von Francois in 1892. The objective was to create a competing port of the one of Walvis Bay (held by the English) to put into service a naval line between Hamburg and Namibia from 1899. This was to facilitate the supply from Germany and support the colonization of the region.

Lunch during the boat trip.

Optional Activities: Flight over the Namib Desert, 4X4 in the Dunes Sandwich harbor, QuadBiking ... We can make the reservation for you for these activities and you can pay on the spot.**

Activities: Boat Cruise

Accommodation: The Dome Hotel

Meals: None

Day 07 Swakopmund - Sosssvelei

Today after breakfast, you will continue the road to the south, in Naukluft Park. Cross the Kuiseb Pass and the Tropic of Capricorn. Namib is one of the oldest and driest deserts in the world, covering more than 15% of the country on the Atlantic. The accumulation of sand and the formation of the dunes spread between 40 and 15 million years. Quick stop at Solitaire for pictures and a Refreshment.

Activities: Kuiseb Pass - Tropic of Capricorn - Solitaire - Namib Naukluft Park

Accommodation: Desert Quiver or Similar Stay: 2 Nights

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 08 Sossusvlei

After breakfast, today will be all about forms and colors. The Sossusvlei dunes rise more than 375 meters above the Tsauchab River that flows from East to West in the desert, just a few kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean. They are among the highest dunes in the world. These dunes are located above an ancient petrified desert that forms a basement of sandstone. After lunch, you will visit the Sesriem Gorge.

Optional Activities: Air Ballooning, Helicopter, Flight over the Dunes We can make the reservation for you for these activities and you can pay on the spot.

Activities: Dune 45, Sossusvlei, Deadvlei, Sesriem Canyon, Namib Naukluft

Accommodation: Desert Quiver or Similar

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 09 Sossusvlei - Aus

A beautiful stage between the Fish River Canyon and Sossusvlei, Aus is the region of wild horses and gateway to the old "Spergebiet" (diamond area prohibited from public access). Departure for Aus via the D707 road with a breathtaking panoramic view. Visit wild horses if the weather permits.

Activities: Wild Horses - Kolmanskop

Accommodation: Klein Aus Vista or Similar

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Stay: 1 Night

Day 10 Aus- Fish River Canyon

Today, drive to the iconic Fish River Canyon. It is the largest river in Namibia, which has its source in the mountains of Naukluft and joins the Orange River on the South African border after a journey of 650 km. The river usually flows between January and April to become a trickle of water between April and June and a succession of small basins the rest of the year. Enjoy the view of the summit on the Fish River Canyon, a geological wonder, one of the largest canyons in the world after Colorado. These rocks of 300 million years offer you a majestic spectacle.

Activities: Visit of the Fish River Canyon and Ais-Ais Hot Spring

Accommodation: Hobas Resort or Similar

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Stay: 1 Night

Day 11 Fish River Canyon - Kalahari Fish River Canyon

Located South-Central of Namibia, on the edge of the Kalahari Desert, the city of Mariental lies along the Trans-Namib railway line and serves as the commercial and admiring capital of the Hardap region. After breakfast, drive to the Kalahari. The Kalahari is the last bastion of the San people. The modern world has traveled all the other territories it once roamed. Namibia is typically made up of red sand covered with fine, mainly golden grasses and dotted with acacia and wildlife. Quick stop at the Quiver Trees in Keetmanshoop Afternoon Scenic Drive in the Kalahari for a beautifu Sundowner with refreshments.

Activities: Quiver Tree - Sundowner in Kalahari Desert

Accommodation: Bagatelle Kalahari Ranch or Similar

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Stay: 1 Night

Day 12 Kalahari Fish River Canyon- Kalahari

Today is the last day of your wonder filled tour in Namibia, departure to Windhoek, where you will arrive in the late morning or early afternoon. You will have some time to visit the city with your guide or do some shopping. Your appreciations and comments after the trip will be highly appreciated.

Activities: City Tour

Accommodation: NONE

Meals: Breakfast

Thank you for visiting Namibia.

Where we'll go

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Meeting point

Meet and greet at Windhoek International Airport (Hosea Kutako International) drive you to Etosha National Park.Making a stop at the craft market of Okahandja. Depending on the time of arrival, a first Safari will be done on arrival in the afternoon.

Good to know

Good to know

Located in southwestern Africa, Namibia boasts a well-developed infrastructure, some of the best tourist facilities in Africa, and an impressive list of breathtaking natural wonders. Visitors can explore the capital of Windhoek and discover the lovely coastal town of Swakopmund boasting remnants of the country’s German influence, reflected in the architecture, culture, cuisine and the annual Oktoberfest celebrations. To properly appreciate this extraordinary country, you will have to venture out of the cities to explore the remarkable natural landscapes Namibia has to offer. These include: the impressive Fish River Canyon; the vast Etosha National Park teeming with abundant wildlife, such as lions, desert-adapted elephants and the Hartmann's Mountain Zebra; the hauntingly beautiful Kalahari Desert; and of course the Namib Desert stretching for over 2000 km along the magnificent Atlantic Coast. Namibia is an ideal destination for travellers seeking an unforgettable African experience in a uniquely beautiful untamed wilderness.

What is included?

  • Transport
  • Accommodation as Stated on the itinerary
  • Park Entry Fees
  • Meals as per the itinerary
  • Guiding Services

What is not included?

  • Flights
  • Tipping
  • Phone Calls
  • Any service of a personal nature

What to bring

  • Sun Hat
  • Sun lotion
  • Mosquito repellent lotion

Cancellation and refund

The booking fee ($45.00 p.p. included in the displayed price) is non-refundable if you cancel your booking. If a local cancels a booking or does not show up at the agreed time and place, you receive a full refund of the booking fee.

You are buying a unique experience that also empowers local communities and people to improve their lives by sharing their knowledge and lifestyle.

We give space for creativity. The locals themselves decide and develop the activity idea and design it in a way they find interesting.

Locals get 100% of the price they want. The booking fee is added separately.

Meet the Local

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We conduct eco friendly Tours to various tourist resorts within Zimbabwe & other African countries like South Africa, Botswana,Namibia,Zambia,Kenya & Tanzania.In Zimbabwe, our main areas where we take our clients are Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Matopos National Park and also to the Great Zimbabwe Ruins near Masvingo.As for other African countries, please see our other tours. All our tours and safaris are run in a friendly professional manner taking into deep consideration the likes of our clients as well as taking care of the environment and respect the areas where we operate. If it is camping safaris, we provide all the camping gear i.e. tents, first aid kit, radio communication, cooking utensils, mattresses, pillows, food etc.We are also a first Aid trained guides and we are capable of taking care of other minor health issues when we are in the bush.During our game drives, we do not limit fuel, we do drive deeper into the parks to maximise proper wildlife viewing. We’re conservationists, educators and storytellers, and we’re proudly born and bred Africans with over 15 years of experience navigating and exploring the African wilderness.As for lodge safaris, we can handle lodge / hotel bookings in advance.We start by listening to your desires, then tailor make safari programmes to exceed your wildest travel expectations.For more information, please contact us on this site or phone and you will get your answers within a very short time.We would love to help you to create long lasting memories which will last for ever.

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