2wd Introduction to Namibia
Day 1 and 2
Arrival at Hosea Kutako (Windhoek International) airport, where you will receive your rental vehicle. Once you have sorted out all the formalities for your vehicle, drive through Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia to Okahandja. Okahandja is an important centre for woodcarvers from the north. They practice their ancient skills at the Woodcarvers Market next to the main road. This is a good place to pick up some souvenirs. Continue to the Okonjima Lodge, home of the Africat Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation and protection of Namibian wild cats, in particular leopard and cheetah. Enjoy the opportunity to admire and photograph these predators.
Two overnight stays at the Okonjima Main Camp on Full Board & Activities basis.
Day 3 and 4
You travel north through Otjiwarongo and Otavi to the mining town of Tsumeb. En route visit the Hoba Meteorite as well as the Mine Museum of Tsumeb and the Otjikoto Lake. Arrive at the Etosha National Park and Mushara Lodge, where you spend the next nights. Spend your days doing game drives in the park and visiting the numerous waterholes that attract a large diversity of animal and bird species, many of these being endemic to the country.
Two overnight stays at the Mushara Lodge on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis.
Day 5
Continue through Etosha to the southwestern gate and Andersson’s Camp adjacent to the park. Surrounded by plains teeming with wildlife and situated close to Etosha (the vast expanse of savannah and salt pan, the largest in Africa, ‘discovered’ by Sir Francis Galton and Charles Andersson in 1851), the discoverer atmosphere of Andersson’s Camp makes for a much more comfortable modern day exploration of this landscape. The resurrected farmstead now forms the anchor fronting onto a thriving waterhole, and the twenty tented guest units with en-suite bathrooms are raised on decks for an enhanced view. This model of eco-sensitive lodging provides an authentic, safe and down-to-earth experience for small groups, families and independent travelers to Etosha.
Overnight stay at Andersson’s Camp on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis.
Day 6 and 7
Experience the Damaraland highlands with its impressive landscape and ragged valleys, as well as the rock engravings and paintings, Burnt Mountain, Organ Pipes and Petrified Forest.
Mowani Mountain Camp is characterised by its thatched dome-shaped structures which echo the shape of the granite boulders amongst which they are built. The feeling is one of an (very upmarket) African village, this theme is continued throughout the lodge in the various wood carving and artifacts. This lodge is one of the finest in the Damaraland Region. Between the Ugab and Huab Rivers in Southern Damaraland lies a vast and unspoilt wilderness. This area boasts magnificent desert scenery, fascinating geological formations, archaeological sites and a unique variety of desert fauna and flora. It's also the Southernmost roaming ground for the rare black rhino and desert elephant. This is where you will find the Twyfelfontein Conservancy and the Mowani Mountain Camp. Mowani is taken from the word M'Wane, meaning "Place of God", and it is here, that you will find the true meaning of peace and tranquility. Mowani Mountain Camp nestles amongst the boulders of this beautiful area on a high spot commanding distant views over the ancient landscape.
Two overnight stays at the Mowani Mountain Camp in Standard Tents on a Full Board & Activities basis.
Day 8 and 9
Continue south to the Erongo Mountains.
Just outside Omaruru in central Namibia is the Erongo Wilderness Lodge. The lodge is a secluded getaway, surrounded by huge boulders and pristine Namibian veld. The ten luxury tented chalets with overhanging thatched roofs are built on stilts, with the idea of disturbing the environment as little as possible. The chalets, secluded among the rocks, boulders and vegetation, are accessed by a system of wooden walkways.
The restaurant and bar at Erongo Wilderness Lodge are situated on a rocky outcrop from which the floodlit waterhole can be viewed. The lodges stunning recreational area offers an elevated pool deck which is also used for sundowners. Wildlife in the area include leopard, kudu, oryx, eland, mountain zebra, springbok and steenbok. The lodge offers guided walks and drives which will give you ample opportunity to take in the magnificent surroundings. Guided walks leave in the morning to a granite view point, apart from the spectacular scenery from the view point, your guide will point out various flora and fauna en-route, describing their various medicinal and traditional uses, making this an informative and interesting walk. Informative evening walks to a nearby koppie give you the chance to enjoy a drink as you watch the sun set. In addition, there are a number of tracks you can explore at your leisure.
Two overnight stays at the Erongo Wilderness Lodge on a Full Board & Activities basis.
Day 10 and 11
Head towards the coast where these two days are spend in Swakopmund. This quaint desert town with its old-world charm and relaxed atmosphere hedged by desert and sea, is enhanced by lush green lawns and palm trees. The sweep of the coastline and desert hinterland offers many options for adventure and relaxation. Contact our office in Swakopmund for possible information of things to do or transport.
Two overnight stays at the Beach Lodge on a bed and breakfast basis.
Day 12 and 13
The route takes you south east via the Kuiseb Canyon to arrive at the spectacular Sossusvlei dunes area.
Activities are varied and numerous and include options such as early morning guided game drives to the dunes (the journey takes you to the famous Sossusvlei, a clay pan surrounded by some of the highest sand dunes in the world), nature drives and walks in the area. Day trips into the Namib Naukluft Mountains and early morning ballooning can be booked as an optional activity at an extra cost
Two overnight stays at Desert Homestead on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis.
Day 14
Return journey to Windhoek. Depending on the departure time of your flight, you will have time for some last minute shopping before driving to Windhoek International Airport (40 minutes drive from Windhoek) in time to drop off the rental keys, take care of all formalities before check-in on your outbound flight.
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