THE BEST OF NAMIBIA
‘TRIBAL LANDS’
THE HIMBA EXPERIENCE

14 DAYS: The Very Best of Namibia

‘Namibia is one of Africa's best-kept secrets. Endless stretches of stark rocky plains and wonderful moonscapes. Sample the freshest seafood while you take in the beautiful architecture of the coastal town of Swakopmund. Sleep beneath a desert sky sprayed with stars before tackling the highest sand dunes in the world. Watch the thunderous Atlantic crashing onto shimmering desert beaches.

Discover Etosha National Park and an abundance of game including lion, elephant, and rhino. Amidst the breathtaking landscape at Twyfelfontein, witness the world's largest collection of ancient Bushman rock art. Travelling as far north as the Opuwo, one of the last great wilderness areas in Africa, we experience the thrilling climax of this journey, the quest to find the magnificent Himba people in the remote and beautiful Kaokoveld.’


Week 1

Windhoek, Namibia’s capital city. Modern skyscrapers blend with historic churches and museums. Our accommodation is very central and you are free to enjoy the city at your own pace. We depart for our first day on the road and the wonders of the Namib Naukluft National Park, home to one of the oldest deserts on earth. We will wake early morning to catch an awesome sunrise over the highest sand dunes in the world at Sossusvlei. Optional flights and hot air ballooning provide wonderful photographic opportunities. There is also a stack of other activities available in this beautiful 130 million year old desert.

We make our way to Swakopmund, Namibia's premier holiday destination. Adventure activities like deep-sea fishing, boat trips, dune boarding and quad biking are all on offer. Alternatively you could just relax on the beach or wander around town and sample the colonial architecture or one of the many restaurants and bars. We stay in hotel accommodation close to all amenities.

Our journey continues into the Skeleton Coast National Park, a place where harsh desert collides with the thunderous Atlantic Ocean. Here we discover one of the most unique ecosystems in the world, and visit the Cape Cross seal colony.
This protected coastline is littered with shipwrecks, helpless victims of these wild shores. At Twyfelfontein we view the largest collection of bushman rock art and engravings in Africa before a late optional afternoon walk in search of the elusive Damaraland desert elephant.

Week 2

Journeying north into the interior we discover one of Africa's last great wilderness areas – the Kaokoveld. Here we have a chance to interact with the elusive Himba people, an ancient nomadic tribe who still follow the traditional ways of their ancestors.

We leave the Kaokoveld and continue on to Otjitotongwe Lodge and Cheetah Sanctuary where we should arrive in time for evening feeding. A unique opportunity to interact with the fastest mammals on earth. Next we head for the famous Etosha National Park for three unforgettable days of game viewing. An abundance of wildlife awaits us including: lion, leopard, cheetah, black and white rhino, elephant and a wide range of plains game.

Each camp also has floodlit water holes, which make for relaxed evening game viewing. Our last stop before returning to Windhoek is the Waterberg Plateau National Park, a sanctuary for many of Namibia's endangered wildlife species and home to even more breathtaking scenery. We explore the park with options for game drives and hikes. A short drive takes us back to Windhoek where our tour ends.

INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE:
Itinerary as specified. The bolded text is everything that is included in the price. Fully equipped safari vehicle, services of tour leader and camp courier, all accommodation, all camp meals, all camping and catering equipment and National Park entrance fees.
Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) Dinner (D) where specified. (Meals not shown will be to the clients account).

NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE:
International airfares, travel and medical insurance, personal spending money, visas, passports, vaccinations, personal taxes (including departure and border taxes) all optional activities, unscheduled or optional national / game parks and other activities, gratuities, sleeping bag, restaurant meals and all other items of a personal nature. All drinks, even on days with full board basis.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Swakopmund: dune boarding, quad biking, deep-sea fishing and skydiving.
Waterberg Plateau National Park: game drives and game walks.