Tour Overview
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Accommodation |
Destination |
Basis |
Duration |
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Day 1 |
Namutoni Resort |
Etosha East |
FB |
1 Night |
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Day 2-3 |
Okaukuejo Resort |
Etosha South |
HB |
2 Nights |
FB Full Board | HB Half Board - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast | B&B Bed & Breakfast
Price
01 November 2022 – 30 June 2023
N$ 26 870per person sharing - N$ 9 690 single supplement
1 July 2023 – 30 October 2023
N$ 28 375 per person sharing - N$ 11 675 single supplement
Day 1 - Namutoni Resort, Etosha East, Etosha National Park
Located in North-western Namibia, Etosha East is a protected sanctuary in the eastern part of the world-renowned Etosha National Park, known as one of the most accessible game reserves in Southern Africa. Etosha East boasts vast open plains scattered with semi-arid savannah grasslands dotted with watering holes and secluded bush camps. An impressive 5000-square-kilometre Etosha salt pan makes up a large area of the eastern side of the park and can even be seen from space. This remote area teems with abundant wildlife such as lions, elephants, black rhinos and giraffes, as well as a variety of birdlife featuring flamingos, ostriches, eagles, hornbills, and owls.
Day Itinerary
Windhoek – Etosha (540km) 8 hr. Including lunch break and comfort stops as it is a long journey up. Time keeping crucial to arrive on time at our destination.
You will be collected between 08:00 & 08:30.
We will travel north, stopping at small towns along the way including Okahandja, where we have time to visit Namibia’s largest wood carving market. The market is operated on a local co-operative basis and is one of the best places to shop for truly Namibian souvenirs. Continuing north to Etosha National park, Namutoni is situated on the Eastern side of the park. We aim to arrive at Namutoni Resort in the late afternoon and check in before heading into the park during the cool of the late afternoon for our first game drive.
Activities
Etosha Game Drive
Game drive through Etosha National Park we will be searching for predators, plains game, reptiles & birds. Game drives are conducted in our tour vehicle,however game drives can be done in a custom build safari vehicles to maximize photographic opportunities as an optional activity with prebooking in advance. Depending on the time of year, these game drives take many different routes, but most often focus around the waterholes where you are most likely to see a variety of wildlife taking the chance to get a drink and swim.
Overnight
Namutoni Resort
The lodge centres on an old German Fort overlooking the King Nehale waterhole; an elevated decked walkway provides excellent opportunities for enjoying the surrounding scenery, wildlife and the spectacular sunsets. The Fort has been developed into a hub of activity, offering two restaurants, a relaxation lounge, a bar, crafts boutique, curio shop, jewellers and bookstore. Accommodation is provided in comfortable double rooms or bush chalets. Camping is also available.
Basis
Full Board
Day 2 - Okaukuejo Resort, Etosha South, Etosha National Park
Located just south of the boundary of Etosha National Park in northwestern Namibia, Etosha South makes up the southern region of this wild paradise. The national park can be accessed via the southern entrance at Andersson’s Gate. Visitors can catch a glimpse of a variety of wildlife including: lion, giraffe, elephant, white and black rhino, and a multitude of plains game. Popular activities include: game drives or watch the sunset over this magnificent landscape at the water hole.
Day Itinerary
Etosha Namutoni – Okaukuejo (240km) 8 hr. Full day's game drive through the park with lunch stop over in Halali.
A full day’s game driving. We again leave early to enjoy the cool morning air as we game drive our way through Etosha to Halali camp, situated in the middle of the park. Along the way we visit several waterholes and are afforded splendid views of the massive Etosha Pan. The game viewing is usually excellent and we have the chance to tick off a few new species that are not normally seen on the Namutoni side of the park.
We stop at Halali for a rest and a leisurely lunch. There is time to visit the Halali waterhole and to make use of the swimming pool and bar facilities before continuing on our way and game driving down to Okaukuejo, Etosha’s main rest camp and resort where we will check in and set up camp. Originally the site of a German fort built in 1901, Okaukuejo now houses the Etosha Ecological Institute, founded in 1974; the round watchtower is a remnant of the fort.
After your evening meal there are still more chances to see Etosha’s big game at a floodlit waterhole, situated on the boundary of our camp and easily reachable within a minute or two on foot.
The waterhole has been described as one of the “best game viewing opportunities in Southern Africa” and the ideal venue to witness peculiar animal politics. Black rhino, Africa’s tallest elephants, lion and numerous species of antelope are regular visitors during the cool, dry season.
Activities
Etosha Game Drive
Game drive through Etosha National Park we will be searching for predators, plains game, reptiles & birds. Game drives are conducted in our tour vehicle. Depending on the time of year, these game drives take many different routes, but most often focus around the waterholes where you are most likely to see a variety of wildlife taking the chance to get a drink and swim.
Overnight
Okaukuejo Resort
Okaukuejo is located 17 km from the southern entrance of the park, and famous for its flood-lit waterhole, where visitors can observe at close quarters a spectacle of wildlife congregating and interacting. Accommodation is provided to suit every need, in premier bush chalets overlooking the waterhole; bush chalets and double rooms; or family chalets. Other facilities include a restaurant, bar, shop, swimming pool, kiosk and camping facilities.
Basis
Full Board
Day 3 - Okaukuejo Resort, Etosha South, Etosha National Park
Located just south of the boundary of Etosha National Park in northwestern Namibia, Etosha South makes up the southern region of this wild paradise. The national park can be accessed via the southern entrance at Andersson’s Gate. Visitors can catch a glimpse of a variety of wildlife including: lion, giraffe, elephant, white and black rhino, and a multitude of plains game. Popular activities include: game drives or watch the sunset over this magnificent landscape at the water hole.
Day Itinerary
Full day Game drive - Etosha South
Yet another beautiful day in Etosha. Today right after breakfast the guide will take you on another game drive with the possibility to spot wildlife you did not see the previous day.
Activities
Etosha Game Drive
Game drive through Etosha National Park we will be searching for predators, plains game, reptiles & birds. Game drives are conducted in our tour vehicle. Depending on the time of year, these game drives take many different routes, but most often focus around the waterholes where you are most likely to see a variety of wildlife taking the chance to get a drink and swim.
Overnight
Okaukuejo Resort
Okaukuejo is located 17 km from the southern entrance of the park, and famous for its flood-lit waterhole, where visitors can observe at close quarters a spectacle of wildlife congregating and interacting. Accommodation is provided to suit every need, in premier bush chalets overlooking the waterhole; bush chalets and double rooms; or family chalets. Other facilities include a restaurant, bar, shop, swimming pool, kiosk and camping facilities.
Basis
Full Board
Day 4 - End of Itinerary
Day Itinerary
Etosha – Windhoek (344km) 7 hr. Including lunch break and comfort stops.
Be prepared for the long, scenic transit back to Windhoek. We pass through towns and rural areas, stopping in the small town of Okahandja, the home of Namibia’s largest wood carving market. The stalls operate on a local co- operative basis and offer a vast array of truly Namibian souvenirs.
We are due back in Windhoek late afternoon/ early evening and you will be dropped off at your accommodation on our return.
Activities
Okahandja Craft Market
This craft market is Okahandja’s best known tourist attraction. Woodcarvers from all over, and as far as the Kavango Region of north-eastern Namibia, who practice their ancient skills come here to sell their goods. Since wood is not resistant to the wear and tear of time, wood sculptures survive less well than other forms of art and are therefore an important hidden element in the art history of many cultures. The wood-and-thatch market is situated next to the main road at the town’s entrance and exit. Choose from a wide variety of hand-carved wooden artifacts such as animals, bowls or jewellery boxes.
Basis
Half Board (B&B)
Namibia
Located in southwestern Africa, Namibia boasts a well-developed infrastructure, some of the best tourist facilities in Africa, and an impressive list of breathtaking natural wonders.
Visitors can explore the capital of Windhoek and discover the lovely coastal town of Swakopmund boasting remnants of the country’s German influence, reflected in the architecture, culture, cuisine and the annual Oktoberfest celebrations.
In order to properly appreciate this extraordinary country, you will have to venture out of the cities to explore the remarkable natural landscapes Namibia has to offer. These include: the impressive Fish River Canyon; the vast Etosha National Park teeming with abundant wildlife, such as lions, desert-adapted elephants and the Hartmann's Mountain Zebra; the hauntingly beautiful Kalahari Desert; and of course the Namib Desert stretching for over 2000 km along the magnificent Atlantic Coast.
Namibia is an ideal destination for travellers seeking an unforgettable African experience in a uniquely beautiful untamed wilderness.
Practical Information
Please note that all accommodation places stated on the itinerary strictly depend on availability at the time of booking. Thus if there should be no availability in a particular accommodation, a similar place will be choosen after consultation with all parties involved. So the earlier you book, the better.
Included
- Standard Information package
- Pick up & drop off from accommodation in Windhoek
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Meals as per itinerary
- Activities as per itinerary
- Park entrance fees
- Professional English-speaking guide
Excluded
- Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks & bottled water
- Personal travel insurance
- Optional activities
- Tour guide tips and gratuities
- Visa’s
- Flights
- Items of personal nature
It is strongly recommended that you purchase comprehensive personal travel insurance before you embark on your safari. Travel insurance is for your own protection and we consider it to be an essential part of modern international travel. Your tour guide will do all the shopping, day-to-day organization of the safari. Unless otherwise specified, all safaris will be conducted in English.
When selecting your clothing please be aware that Namibian summer temperatures (December - March) can reach 45°C and winter temperatures (June - September) can be as low as -5°C. The rainy season is between December and April.
All evening meals will be provided at the lodge restaurant unless specified differently. We cater for vegetarians, but please notify us prior to departure.
Namibia is a low risk malarial destination, but we recommend seeking professional medical advice, enabling you to make informed decisions on personal malaria protection.
All tap water in Namibia has been purified or comes directly from boreholes and is safe to drink. In some areas the water can be brackish, your guide will advise you daily on this and where to purchase bottled mineral water.
Electrical plugs are 220 V and are 3 pin (round pin as opposed to square pin, the same as in South Africa). Adaptors can be purchased in Windhoek. It is possible to re-charge batteries at some campsites.
The Namibian Dollar (N$ or NAD) has a fixed 1-1 exchange rate to the South African Rand (ZAR). ZAR notes and coins are legal tender in Namibia.
Airport transfers and pre-and-post safari accommodation can be arranged on request.
It is customary in Namibia to tip 10% at restaurants. Your guide and assistant can be tipped at your own discretion, but we ask that the guide be tipped separately from your assistant.
