Namibia Highlight – 9 Days

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NAMIB DESERT – ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK – DAMARALAND –  NAMIB RAND NATURE RESERVE. [9 Days]

Namibia is home to one of Africa’s greatest wild animal sanctuaries – Etosha National Park. In addition, Namibia boasts one of the most stunning nature and game reserves in the world – Namib Naukluft Park. Namibia is like no other country in Africa, offering visitors an intense encounter with nature, the environment and wildlife.

Day 1:  Arrive Windhoek //..

Arrive at Eros International Airport where you will be met by Jacko Africa Safaris and transferred to Hotel Heinitzburg. Panoramic views of the city from this hotel. Dinner and overnight: Hotel Heinitzburg. Meal Plan {D, B&B}

Day 2: 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. Dinner and overnight: Onguma Tented Camp. Meal Plan {B, L, D}

Day 3: Etosha National 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. Dinner and overnight: Onguma Tented Camp. Meal Plan {B, L, D}

Day 4: 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 sundowner. Dinner and overnight: Mowani Mountain Camp. Meal Plan {B, L, D}

Day 5: 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. Dinner and overnight: Mowani Mountain Camp. Meal Plan {B, L, D}

Day 6: 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 Swakopmund is on your own account. Continue towards the Namib Rand Nature Reserve along this exceptionally scenic coast to Sandwich Harbor and circle over the towering dunes of Sossusvlei en route to Wolwedans.  Arrive at Wolwedans for a sundowner, 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. Dinner and overnight: Wolwedans Dunes Lodge. Meal Plan {B, D}

Day 7: 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. Dinner and overnight: Wolwedans Dunes Lodge. Meal Plan {B,L,D}

Day 8: 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. Dinner and overnight: Wolwedans Dunes Lodge. Meal Plan {B,L,D}.

Day 9: Depart for 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 for your onward connections. Meal Plan {B}. End of Safari.