Namibia Culture, Scenery & Wildlife

Arrival at Windhoek International Airport. Meet and greet by our representative. Drive into Windhoek, Namibia’s capital. Situated in an airy basin in the central highlands, Windhoek is surrounded by the Auas mountains to the south east, the Eros Mountains to the north east and the Khomas Hochland to the west. South of the city, the sprawling Heroes’ Acre war memorial commemorates Namibia’s 1990 independence. On a hilltop in the city centre are the 1890s Alte Feste, a former military headquarters with historical exhibits, and Independence Memorial Museum. Colonial influences are visible in nearby buildings like the sandstone Lutheran Christus Church.
Overnight: Avani Windhoek Hotel / similar

After breakfast we make our way to Etosha; “Place of the great white spaces”. In Heigum Bushmen legend, Etosha pan was created by the tears of a grieving mother. At its present size of 22270 square kilometers, it remains one of the largest parks in Africa. Upon reaching Etosha, guests will have time to freshen up before going on an afternoon game drive.

Overnight: NWR Resorts / similar

Early morning game drive with open game drive vehicles. It is not uncommon to see up to seven different species of animal drinking together at a waterhole or a safe haven of lions during the day. After lunch, time will be allocated to rest before going on a game drive with our vehicle in the afternoon.
Overnight: NWR Resorts / similar

After a late breakfast, we head further north to Opuwo, home of the Himba people. The Otjiherero-speaking Ovahimba, commonly referred to as the Himba, are one of Africa’s last remaining ethnic groups who chose to maintain their traditional life-style by retreating into Namibia’s most remote and un spoilt wilderness area. Slowly the industrialized nations are reawakening to the importance of that balance for the future of our planet. The Ovahimba with their ancient knowledge and traditions can not only serve as sources of inspiration and encouragement but they also deserve recognition and support as the carriers of an invaluable cultural heritage who are trying to survive on the brinks of a modern African society.
Overnight: Opuwo Country Lodge

Today will be spent visiting different Ovahimba villages.
Overnight: Opuwo Country Lodge

Today, we travel to our next destination, Damaraland via Kamanjab. Twyfelfontein. The 2000- plus rock Twyfelfontein in the Kunene Region represent one of Africa’s largest and most important rock –art concentrations. They are estimated to be 6000 years old the newer paintings approximately 2000 years old. This striking artwork in its natural red-rock gallery was awarded World Heritage status at a meeting of the World Heritage Committee in Christchurch, New Zealand. After lunch at the lodge, we will do a scenic game drive around Damara land with our vehicle.
Overnight: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge / similar

After breakfast, we will visit the Damara living museum before we make our way to Cape Cross. After lunch, we will go and visit the seal colony which is the biggest seal colony in the world. Our journey takes us to Swakopmund.
Overnight: Beach Hotel / similar

Today will be packed with plenty of fun and learning as you partake in an undeniably fun and educational dolphin and dune cruise in Walvis Bay. The cold Atlantic waters of the Namib coast harbor a wealth of marine life, including two dolphin species and a large colony of Cape fur seals reside at Pelican Point. Walvis Bay, home to a wide variety of bird species such as flamingo, pelican and numerous water animals. After the dolphin cruise, guests will go on a 4×4 Sandwich Harbour tour over the dunes. Return to Swakopmund late afternoon.
Overnight: Beach Hotel / similar

After breakfast we head into the Namib Desert via the Kuiseb Pass and across the Tropic of Capricorn.
Overnight: Namib Desert Lodge / similar

Early this morning we depart for the dunes at Sossusvlei. A packed breakfast will be enjoyed in the dunes. The morning will be spent exploring the highest sand dunes in the world.
Overnight: Namib Desert Lodge / similar

After breakfast, we will make our way to Windhoek. Guests will have free time to spend in town before dinner at Joe’s Beerhouse.
Overnight: Avani Windhoek Hotel / similar

After breakfast at leisure, guests will be taken to the airport depending on their flight times.