18 days tour

18 Day Wildlife, Landscapes And Cultural Safari (Lodging)

$ 6,200 .00 USD

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18 Day Wildlife, Landscapes And Cultural Safari (Lodging)

This tour includes:

Meals

Breakfast and Dinner is Included

Accommodation

Clients will be lodging in a Lodge or guest house through this entire tour. With inside toilet and Aircon

Guide

This is a Guided tour with our passionate and knowledgeble guide.

Transport

We make use of of 4x4 vehcles depending on the number of clients booked as follows: 2-3 Guest: Double Cab 4x4/ SUV 4x4 4 - 7 guests: Toyota Quantum/Landcruiser with a purpose-built trailer 8-14 guests: Toyota Dyna truck (a modified safari vehicle) / Iveco Daily 24-Seater

Hygieneprotocol

Others

Qualified professional Driver/Guide Vehicle, fuel & Park entrance fees as per itinerary. Passenger liability 15% VAT 2% tourism levy Airport transfers Accommodation Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner for the Client

Not included:

Others

Expenses of personal nature Entrance fees not mentioned in the itinerary Meals not mentioned Drinks at lodges and on road Optional excursions and activities Tips for tour guides International flights and airport taxes Items not mentioned in the itinerary Alcohol Drinks

Flights

Flights are not included

Optional

Nothing optional

Insurance

TRAVEL & MEDICAL INSURANCE: a). Is compulsory for all travellers to take out travel & medical insurance at the time of booking. Get Travel Insurance quote at World Nomads by clicking the link: https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-insurance b) Your travel insurance must provide cover against personal accidents, death, medical expenses and emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend it covers cancellation, curtailment, personal liability and loss of luggage and personal effects. It is extremely important that you check the full extent of your cover related to 24-hour Medical Emergency Assistance. c) If you already have an annual travel or a credit card travel insurance policy, please check carefully with your insurers to ensure they provide the cover you require. d) You must provide proof of your travel insurance on the first day of your trip; you will not be able to join the trip without it.

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Itinerary of your trip 18 Day Wildlife, Landscapes And Cultural Safari (Lodging)

  • Day 1 Windhoek International Airport To Greater Windhoek
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Windhoek International Airport To Greater Windhoek

      Time/ Distance: 1 hr 1 min (76.2 km)


      You will be picked up around 09h00 at the airport or Windhoek accommodation and drive to Greater Windhoek, the landscape of the Greater Windhoek area surrounding this bustling city is characterized by vast valleys, thick scrub, rocky hills, and covered in golden savannah.


      Overnight & dinner at Okapuka Ranch

  • Day 2 Okapuka To Erindi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Okapuka To Erindi

      Time/ Distance: 2 hr (175.6 km)


      You will grab morning breakfast and depart to Erindi from Okapuka. Erindi Game Reserve is located southeast of Omaruru, the Erindi Game Reserve is a spectacularly scenic protected reserve in north-western Namibia. โ€˜Erindiโ€™, meaning the place of water boasts incredible lush scenery. Stretching over 79000 hectares, this natural wonderland features comfortable accommodation options and magnificent landscapes encompassing grasslands, savannah, and rugged mountains inhabited by an abundance of diverse wildlife. And on arrival clients will check-in and get lunch and go on an afternoon game drive before.


      Overnight & Dinner at Cโ€™est si Bon Hotel

  • Day 3 Erindi To Otjiwarongo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Erindi To Otjiwarongo

      Time/ Distance: 2 hr 1 min (189.7 km)


      You will continue your journey. In the afternoon we visit a San Bushman village where we will learn a lot about their traditional culture and the original way of living of the Ju/hoansi-San (Bushmen). The San are the oldest people in Namibia and have been living in southern Africa for about 20 000 years. Of the estimated 30 000 San living in Namibia, only 2000 of them still live their traditional way of life. The San are hunter-gatherers. The women collect fruits, berries, and onions while the men go hunting. They have a deep understanding of nature and ecology and are known to be excellent trackers.


      Overnight & Dinner at Cโ€™est si Bon Hotel

  • Day 4 Otjiwarongo To Etosha National Parktime/ Distance: 1 Hr 35 Min (169.0 Km) We Depart For The Etosha National Park. Lunch Will Be Taken En Route, In The Park Or At The Lodge, Depending On The Time. The Etosha National Park Spans An Area Of 22 270 Square Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Otjiwarongo To Etosha National Parktime/ Distance: 1 Hr 35 Min (169.0 Km) We Depart For The Etosha National Park. Lunch Will Be Taken En Route, In The Park Or At The Lodge, Depending On The Time. The Etosha National Park Spans An Area Of 22 270 Square Km

      Time/ Distance: 1 hr 35 min (169.0 km)


      We depart for the Etosha National Park. Lunch will be taken en route, in the park or at the lodge, depending on the time. The Etosha National Park spans an area of 22 270 square km, a large part of which is taken up by a vast salt pan. This beautiful barren and often haunting landscape is surprisingly abundant in-game, which often congregate around the various waterholes scattered around the park, allowing for some spectacular game viewing. The park is home to hundreds of species of mammals, birds, and reptiles, including several threatened and endangered species such as the black rhinoceros.


      Overnight & Dinner at Halali Campsite

  • Day 5 Etosha National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Etosha National Park

      Today will be a full day of safari game viewing allowing plenty of opportunities for good sightings and spectacular photographs. After breakfast at the lodge, we go out on our morning game drive. We will enjoy lunch in the park/lodge and then return to our game drive in the afternoon.


      Overnight & Dinner at Halali Campsite

  • Day 6 Etosha To Ruacana
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Etosha To Ruacana

      Time/ Distance: 6 hr 15 min (397 Km)


      We leave the wilderness and wildlife of Etosha National Park behind us and enter the rural areas of northern Namibia. We travel through many small rural villages before arriving in Ruacana and set up our Camp at Hippo Pools. Ruacana lies on the border of Angola and Namibia, and you will experience a different lifestyle to ours.


      You will grab a nice breakfast, freshen up and drive to Ruacana which is situated in Namibiaโ€™s Omusati Region, near the border with Angola on the banks of the river Kunene, the town of Ruacana is famous for its enthralling Ruacana Falls, and its power station. In the rainy season, the falls can rival Victoria Falls for their majesty. Angolaโ€™s Caueque Dam and NamPowerโ€™s Ruacana Power Plant lie just upstream. The falls lie at the border, so to visit them, travelers must temporarily leave the country and enter Angolaโ€™s territory by signing an immigration register. After arrival clients will check in and have leisure time around the lodge.


      Overnight & Dinner at Ruacana Eha Lodge

  • Day 7 Ruacana Area
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ruacana Area


      We will get up early and go on a hike to Ruacana Falls (1 hour). The dramatic Ruacana Falls are 120m and 700m wide in full flood and are sometimes referred to as one of the most spectacular sights on the continent. After our hike to the falls, we start our expedition more in-depth into the Kunene Region, exploring the real life of the Himba Tribe. Already on our drive to Epupa, we will see here and there Himbas passing us. When we arrive in Epupa, we set up our camp and will be able to explore the beauty and remoteness of this area, bordering Angola.


      Overnight & Dinner at Ruacana Eha Lodge

  • Day 8 Ruacana To Epupa Falls
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ruacana To Epupa Falls


      Time/ Distance: 3 hr 59 min (316.0 km)


      On Day 8 you will take part in a Himba Experience and visit one of their local villages to explore their culture and traditions. Epupa means โ€˜falling waterโ€™ in the Herero and Himba languages. Epupa is Namibiaโ€™s largest system of waterfalls and cataracts, and it lies on the Kunene River in northern Kaokoland. Youโ€™ll be spoilt with beautiful scenery and have the option to take a walk to the Epupa Falls or try some other hikes in the valley.


      Overnight & Dinner at Epupa Falls Lodge

  • Day 9 Epupa Falls To Opuwo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Epupa Falls To Opuwo


      Time/ Distance: 3 hr 20 min (351.8 km)


      Early departure in direction of Epupa Falls. The Epupa Falls are created by the Kunene River on the border of Angola and Namibia, in the Kaokoland area of the Kunene Region. The river is 0.5 km wide and drops in a series of waterfalls spread over 1.5 km, with the greatest single drop being 37 m. The name โ€œEpupaโ€ is a Herero word for โ€œfoamโ€, about the foam created by the falling water. The falls are a major visitor attraction in Namibia, because of the largely unspoiled environment, with fig trees, baobabs, makalani palms, and colored rock walls framing the falls. Lunch packs en route.


      Overnight & Dinner at Opuwo Country Lodge

  • Day 10 Opuwo To Twyfelfontein
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Opuwo To Twyfelfontein

      Time/ Distance: 4 hr 55 min (345.7 km)


      This morning, itโ€™s best to make an early departure from Opuwo as you make your way to Twyfelfontein. Youโ€™ll first head northbound through the National West Coast Recreational Area towards the small fishing town of Henties Bay. If you have time, make sure to stop in Cape Cross and say hello to the Cape fur seal colony here.


      Overnight & Dinner at Twyfelfontein Country Lodge

  • Day 11 Twyfelfntein To Swakopmund
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Twyfelfntein To Swakopmund

      Time/ Distance: 3 hr 20 min (351.8 km)


      Today, youโ€™ll have the entire day to explore Swakopmund. On the way, you can take part in a few of the many optional activities that are offered in Swakopmund like Quad biking, Sandboarding, or Sky Diving. But of course, you can also just go and enjoy the little German coastal town and explore its beauty, beaches, and charm. This evening you can enjoy a typical Namibian meal in one of the many restaurants (own expense).


      Overnight & Dinner at Orange House


       

  • Day 12 Swakopmund Area
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Swakopmund Area

      Today we only have a short drive to Swakopmund, but if you want to you can take part in a few of the many optional activities that are offered in Swakopmund like Quad biking, Sandboarding, or Sky Diving. But of course, you can also just go and enjoy the little German coastal town and explore its beauty, beaches, and charm. This evening you can enjoy a typical Namibian meal in one of the many restaurants.


      Overnight & Dinner at Orange House

  • Day 13 Swakopmund To Sossusvlei
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Swakopmund To Sossusvlei


      Time/ Distance: 4 hr 51 min (402.5 km)


      An early morning start takes us from Swakopmund south through Walvis Bay on our way to Sesriem in the oldest desert โ€“ Namib Desert. We visit the worldโ€™s highest dunes at Sossusvlei. There is an option of taking the shuttle into the dunes. (Own expense) At sunrise, these red dunes, which can reach heights of over 300 m, are spectacular and provide a fantastic photo opportunity. With luck, there may even be water in the vlei (lake).


      Overnight & Dinner at Desert Camp

  • Day 14 Sossuvlei To Fish River Canyon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Sossuvlei To Fish River Canyon

      Time/ Distance: 4 hr (401 km)


      Today, youโ€™ll take part in an early morning excursion that travels along the path of the ancient Tsauchab River into the Namib Sand Sea. The adventure highlights the Sossusvlei Desert, including Dune 45 and Dead Vleiโ€”all surrounded by red dunes in the southern part of the Namib Desert. Visitors who come to Namibia often say that this is the most stunning part of the desert, with monumentally high dunes and the shadows of their sinuous crests that continually change as the daylight waxes and wanes.


      Overnight & Dinner at Canyon Village Gondwana Collection

  • Day 15 Fish River Canyon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Fish River Canyon

      Beginning its flow in the Lesotho mountains, the Orange River is the longest river in South Africa that offers a unique contrast to the desert landscapes along its banks. It is named after the Dutch Royal House, but lately, it has been referred to by its original name Gariep, which means โ€œriverโ€ in the indigenous Khoekhoe language.


      The best way youโ€™ll experience the Orange River is out on the water, and this morning, youโ€™ll be able to join an optional canoe trip on the river. Around midday, youโ€™ll depart the Orange River and head inland to your overnight stop in Fish River Canyonโ€”the largest canyon in Africa and second-largest in the world. Once you arrive, youโ€™ll have the opportunity to enjoy the ว€Ai-ว€Ais natural hot springs. This Morning you will get morning breakfast and drive for a fish river excursion and will be back at the lodge around lunch.


      Overnight & Dinner at Canyon Village Gondwana Collection

  • Day 16 Fish River To Mariendal
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Fish River To Mariendal

      Time/ Distance: 4 hr 20 min (426 km)


      You will get morning Breakfast and depart to Mariental which is located close to magnificent the Hardap Dam, which is the largest reservoir in Namibia. The Hardap Irrigation Scheme has breathed life into this arid terrain, which is now fertile with farmlands covered in citrus, melons, lucerne, wine, and maize, and dotted with ostrich farms. After checking in clients will do a Sunset Drive.


       


      Overnight at Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch

  • Day 17 Mariental To Windhoek
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Mariental To Windhoek

      Time/ Distance: 2 hr 39 min (267.9 km)


      You will get breakfast and depart back to Windhoek Airport for departure.

  • Day 18 Twyfelfntein To Swakopmund
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Twyfelfntein To Swakopmund

      Time/ Distance: 3 hr 20 min (351.8 km)


      Today, youโ€™ll have the entire day to explore Swakopmund. On the way, you can take part in a few of the many optional activities that are offered in Swakopmund like Quad biking, Sandboarding, or Sky Diving. But of course, you can also just go and enjoy the little German coastal town and explore its beauty, beaches, and charm. This evening you can enjoy a typical Namibian meal in one of the many restaurants (own expense).


      Overnight & Dinner at Orange House


       

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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