Stylish Namibian safari: Experience the magnificent Namib Desert, Etosha National Park and Damaraland on this 9 day safari, and stay in unique wilderness lodges in prime, pristine desert locations.
Day 1: Sunday Arrive Windhoek.
Arrive at Eros International Airport where you will be met by To Africa Tours and Safaris representative and transfer you to Hotel Heinitzburg. Panoramic views of the city.
Day 2: Saturday Onguma Nature Reserve
Transfer to your charter flight to the Etosha National Park. From the Mokuti airstrip we transfer to Onguma Tented camp where we will spend the next two nights. In the afternoon enjoy an afternoon excursion on the Onguma reserve, which covers an area of 20 000ha and incorporates ecological substrata such as savannah, bushveld, Omuramba and dry pan. (B, L, D) Onguma Tented Camp
Day 3: Sunday EtoshaNational Park
After a leisurely breakfast, drive into the park for excellent game viewing. You can go for the morning or opt to spend the whole day around the waterholes – the choice is yours. If you opt to spend the day, lunch packs can be arranged at the lodge or you can have lunch at one of the rest Camps inside the Park. Having spent a day in the park (or just the morning – as you please) return to Onguma for a relaxed afternoon and sundowner. (B, L, D) Onguma Tented Camp
Day 4: Monday Damaraland
After breakfast at leisure, depart for Damaraland where you land at noon. Mowani Mountain Camp is set in the Twyfelfontein Conservancy between the Ugab and Huab Rivers. Discover the pool deck, lodged between the boulders where you can soak up the sun whilst enjoying a refreshing drink and admire the breathtaking views from your deck chair. In the late afternoon you have an excursion to the ancient rock engravings of Twyfelfontein. Return to the camp for sundowners and dinner. (B, L, D). MowaniMountain Camp
Day 5: Tuesday Damaraland / Twyfelfontein
Spend the day exploring Twyfelfontein and surrounds. Return to the Camp for lunch and a leisurely afternoon by the pool. Alternatively join a game drive down the riverbed in search for the rare Desert elephant. (B, L, D). MowaniMountain Camp
Day 6: Wednesday Swakopmund / Namib Rand
After breakfast your charter flight will commence towards the coastal town of Swakopmund. Time permitting you may opt for an optional short city tour Swakopmund and maybe an activity like quad-biking. The pilot can assist in arranging these. Lunch at Wolwedans would be included. Lunch at Swakopmund would be for own account. You continue towards the Namib Rand Nature reserve. This flight is exceptionally scenic. The flight path will take you – at the best time of the day imaginable – along the coast to Sandwich harbor and circle over the towering dunes of Sossusvlei en route to Wolwedans. Arrive at Wolwedans just in time for sundowners after settling in your beautiful chalet with its own private verandah and a breathtaking view of the dunes, plains and distant mountains. Freshen up and enjoy a three-course candlelight dinner under a blanket of stars. (B, D) Wolwedans Dunes Lodge
Day 7: Thursday Namib Rand Nature Reserve
After breakfast, depart on a day-safari on the Namib Rand Nature Reserve with a delicious picnic lunch served en-route. Absorb the unique Namib Rand Nature Reserve landscape during your excursions by Land Rover through the dunes, endless grassy plains and along mystical mountain formations. Do a morning excursion (or full day depending on logistics and time of year) on the Reserve, returning to the Lodge for lunch and a siesta during the midday heat. At 16h00 enjoy coffee and cake before joining everyone for sundowners on the deck preceding dinner. (B, L, D) Wolwedans Dunes Lodge
Day 8: Friday Namib Rand Nature Reserve
Enjoy a morning and /or afternoon excursion or a morning walk. Alternatively, relax on this last day of your holiday. Optional: Ballooning would fit in well today. After an early rise and one hour in the air you enjoy a Champagne breakfast on the landing spot. ($440.00 per person paid directly to the lodge). The afternoon can be spent at your leisure. (B, L, D) Wolwedans Dunes Lodge
Day 9: Saturday Depart Windhoek
Awake in the pristine desert dawn and soak in the atmosphere and landscape from your bed whilst enjoying early morning tea. After breakfast at leisure, you are transferred to the airstrip to bid Wolwedans farewell and commence your return flight to Windhoek (Eros) where you will arrive before 11h00. (B)
Package includes:
All airport Transfers as per itinerary
All inter-camp charter flights
Meals as indicated : B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-dinner
Activities as specified in the itinerary
Package Excludes:
All international flights and departure taxes
All items of a personal nature
Gratuities and porterage
Sightseeing and excursions in Swakopmund
Visas (please thoroughly check requirements, depending on your nationality, for the countries being visited prior to travel)
Domestic departure tax of NAD 75.00 per person from Swakopmund Airport
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