Experience a 10-day adventure in Namibia, starting in Windhoek. Visit the AfriCat Foundation in Okonjima, where you can participate in various engaging activities. Experience exciting game drives in Etosha National Park, where you have the opportunity to see diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscapes.
Explore Damaraland and visit the UNESCO-listed Twyfelfontein rock engravings, showcasing ancient artistry. Then, unwind in the charming coastal town of Swakopmund.
Conclude your adventure with the Mola Mola Marine Dune Day, which includes a marine cruise and dune driving at Sandwich Harbour. This safari offers a perfect blend of wildlife experiences, cultural encounters, and stunning landscapes.
Highlights
Begin your adventure in Windhoek and visit the AfriCat Foundation
Go on thrilling game drives in Etosha National Park's scenic wilderness
Discover Damaraland's rugged terrain and UNESCO-listed rock engravings
Unwind in Swakopmund's coastal charm with adventure and culture
Enjoy a marine cruise and dune driving during the Mola Mola Marine Dune Day
Experience Namibia's wildlife, culture, and stunning landscapes in 10 days
Activities that provide a reasonable level of physical challenge and elevate the heart rate. Focused on more active pursuits including multisport tours. Travelers may be active 5-7 hours total each day. Recommended for travelers with active lifestyles.
Upon arriving at Windhoek’s Hosea Kutako International Airport, a representative transfers you to Omaanda. After a 40-minute drive, you reach the lodge which features traditional Owambo-style huts with views of the savannas and the Khomas Hochland plateau.
After checking into your room, you can unwind in its comfortable amenities, including a sunken bathtub and private terrace.
If time permits, you can join a sundowner conservation drive arranged by the lodge. Enjoy the landscape as the sun sets. End the day with a meal and local drinks, relaxing into your first night in Namibia.
Day 2: Drive to Okonjima | Afternoon Safari at AfriCat Foundation
After breakfast, meet your guide for a private transfer to Okonjima in central Namibia, home to the AfriCat Foundation. Along the way, pass through Okahandja before arriving at the Okonjima Luxury Bush Camp.
After checking into your chalet, join a guided afternoon excursion to learn about the AfriCat Foundation's work conserving Namibia's large carnivores. The foundation researches leopards, cheetahs, and brown hyenas to understand their behavior and ecological roles. Guided walks and birdwatching are also available, with over 300 bird species in the area.
Start your morning with an engaging AfriCat activity before enjoying brunch at Okonjima Luxury Bush Camp. Afterward, join a guided drive through the towns of Otjiwarongo, Otavi, and Tsumeb, heading toward the eastern boundary of Etosha National Park.
Time permitting, enter the park for thrilling game viewing before exiting at sunset and returning to your accommodation. Alternatively, join a shared sundowner drive in Onguma Private Reserve with a local guide in an open game viewer.
Please Note: This visit does not include tracking wild cats. You do have the option to extend your safari for an additional night or two at Okonjima Bush Camp. This affords you the opportunity to get a more in-depth insight into the work being done by the AfriCat Foundation as well as enjoy a range of activities on offer by the lodge including tracking wild cats. Please discuss this extension option with your trip planner.
Day 4: Eastern Etosha National Park | Onguma Reserve
Start your day with an exciting morning game drive in the eastern section of Etosha National Park. Experience up-close encounters with the park’s diverse wildlife before returning to Onguma Tented Camp for lunch and a relaxing early afternoon break.
In the late afternoon, get on a guided game drive within the private Onguma Game Reserve. Enjoy breathtaking views of Fischer’s Pan as the day concludes with a scenic sundowner. After sunset, return to the camp to freshen up and savor your final safari dinner overlooking the camp’s floodlit waterhole.
Begin your day with a guided game drive across the length of Etosha National Park. Along the way, stop at key waterholes to observe wildlife as they gather to drink and interact. Enjoy lunch at one of the park’s rest camps.
In the afternoon, continue southward, exiting the park through Andersson Gate to arrive at Ongava Lodge. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing at the lodge, a perfect way to unwind after a day of wildlife viewing.
After an early breakfast, you depart for Damaraland. The region is known for its diverse landscapes, including table-topped mountains, river terraces, and unique vegetation.
Arrive at Camp Kipwe, situated among rocks with views of the Aba Huab valley. The camp offers a relaxed atmosphere, with a lounge, swimming pool, and bungalows integrated into the surroundings.
In the afternoon, you can relax at the camp or explore the area. Activities include guided nature drives to learn about the region's geology, flora, and fauna, visits to local communities, and optional self-guided walks. You can also visit Twyfelfontein's rock engravings, Burnt Mountain, or the Organ Pipes.
After an early breakfast, you set out on a 4x4 excursion along the Aba Huab River valley. You explore the unique region and search for desert-adapted wildlife, including the elusive elephants. Damaraland is known for its diverse desert species and hidden natural wonders.
Depending on the day’s game sightings, you either enjoy a picnic lunch in the field or return to camp for a meal. In the afternoon, you choose from a scenic bush walk, e-biking, or a nature drive. Alternatively, you relax at the camp and enjoy some free time.
Later in the day, you visit the nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site of Twyfelfontein to explore its ancient rock engravings. Afterward, you return to camp to freshen up before enjoying dinner.
After checking out from Camp Kipwe, you drive south through Damaraland, passing Namibia’s highest mountain, the Brandberg, and continue west to Henties Bay. You then head south to Swakopmund, a coastal town known for its cooler air.
Upon arrival, you have time to explore Swakopmund. You can walk around the town, visit craft markets, or stroll along the waterfront. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the Tug Restaurant, known for its fresh Namibian seafood.
Swakopmund offers activities such as camel rides, seashell collecting, and visiting the Swakopmund Museum.
After an early breakfast, your guide drives you to Walvis Bay for the Mola Mola Marine Dune Day. Start with a Marine Cruise in the outer lagoon to see seals and dolphins. After the cruise, disembark at the Waterfront Jetty and board 4x4 vehicles for a dune drive to Sandwich Harbour. Lunch is served on the boat, with snacks in the dunes.
This day combines a Marine Cruise with dune driving for a unique experience. Note that the lagoon at Sandwich Harbour may not be accessible by vehicle if the tide is too high.
Check-in 30 minutes before departure at the Mola Mola office to exchange your voucher for a boarding pass. After the cruise, have a short break before the 4x4 adventure begins.
Day 10: Drive to Walvis Bay International Airport | Departure
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
After breakfast, check out and drive to Walvis Bay International Airport. Your guide will assist you with check-in, ensuring you're ready for your international flight departure.
Once you say your final goodbyes, this marks the official end of your safari adventure.
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$10,260
Notes
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Initial deposit is 25% ($400 minimum), and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
Kate was great to work with in the planning stage. She was prompt, helpful, and efficient. Our tour guide, Edwin, was knowledgeable and passionate. We were very happy to have traveled with Adventure Life, it made the trip easy and a true pleasure. We could concentrate on enjoying the experience rather than the details of travel.
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