Day 1: Welcome to Namibia
Your incredible Africa Safari Tours adventure begins in Windhoek.
Travel north with your private guide, stopping in Okahandja to visit the famous woodcarvers’ market and enjoy refreshments or an early lunch.
Continue to Okonjati Game Reserve where you will stay at the luxurious Mount Etjo Safari Lodge.
Afternoon Safari Experience
After check-in and relaxation:
- Enjoy your first guided game drive in an open-sided 4×4 safari vehicle.
- Explore the reserve with professional guides while searching for wildlife.
Evening Highlight
After dinner, experience a thrilling lion feeding viewing from a permanent hide — an unforgettable close encounter with Namibia’s magnificent big cats.
Main Destination:
Okonjati Game Reserve
Accommodation:
Mount Etjo Safari Lodge
Day 2–3: Visit the Great Salt Pan
After breakfast, continue north through Otjiwarongo and Tsumeb toward Etosha National Park.
Arrive at Onguma Forest Camp around lunchtime.
Etosha Safari Experiences
Over the next two days:
- Explore Etosha National Park on guided game drives
- Visit famous waterholes and woodlands
- Search for elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and numerous antelope species
- Experience stunning Namibian sunsets across the salt pan
Lunch may be enjoyed at one of the park camps during your safari adventures.
Accommodation:
Onguma Forest Camp
Day 4: Magical Vistas in Damaraland
After breakfast, travel west toward Damaraland via Kamanjab.
Enjoy dramatic scenery changes as rugged mountains and desert landscapes unfold before you.
Arrive at Grootberg Lodge where spectacular canyon and plateau views await.
Afternoon Activities
- Optional Moringa-guided nature walk on the plateau
- Sundowner drive through wildlife habitats
- Incredible panoramic photography opportunities
Dinner is served at the lodge overlooking Namibia’s breathtaking wilderness.
Day 5: Desert-Adapted Wildlife & Ancient Rock Art
Travel from Grootberg Lodge to Mowani Mountain Camp through the scenic Huab River Valley.
Along the journey, search for:
- Desert-adapted elephants
- Giraffes
- Oryx
- Springbok
- Ostriches
Afternoon Cultural & Historical Experiences
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site:
- Twyfelfontein
Enjoy a guided walk to view ancient San rock engravings.
You may also visit the Damara Living Museum where traditional dances, crafts, and cultural activities bring Namibia’s history to life.
Main Destination:
Twyfelfontein
Accommodation:
Mowani Mountain Camp
Day 6: Where Sand Dunes Meet the Atlantic Ocean
Depart Damaraland and journey south past:
- Brandberg Mountain — Namibia’s highest mountain
- The rugged Skeleton Coast
Continue through Henties Bay before arriving in Swakopmund.
Along the way:
- Stop at a famous shipwreck for photographs
- Enjoy lunch overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure.
Your guide can assist with dinner reservations at one of Swakopmund’s excellent waterfront restaurants.
Day 7–8: Climb the Highest Sand Dunes in the World
Today, travel southwest through Namib-Naukluft National Park toward the spectacular dunes of Sossusvlei.
Scenic Highlights Along the Journey
- Cross the Tropic of Capricorn
- Drive through the scenic Kuiseb Canyon
- Stop in Solitaire for the famous apple pie
Arrive at Le Mirage Resort and Spa.
Sossusvlei Exploration
Explore Namibia’s iconic desert landscapes including:
- Sossusvlei
- Deadvlei
- Dune 45
- Big Daddy Dune
- Sesriem Canyon
Witness spectacular sunrise colors across the towering red dunes while searching for oryx and ostriches.
Day 9: Meet the Bushman in the Kalahari
Travel southeast to Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch in the beautiful Kalahari Desert.
After lunch and relaxation, enjoy:
Sundowner Drive & Cheetah Excursion
- Wildlife viewing among the red dunes
- Sundowners overlooking the desert
- Close encounters with cheetahs
- Learn about conservation efforts in partnership with the Cheetah Conservation Fund
This is an unforgettable opportunity to photograph the world’s fastest land animal.
Main Destination:
Kalahari Desert
Accommodation:
Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch
Day 10: San Bushman Walk & Departure
This morning, enjoy a fascinating San Bushman cultural walk.
Learn ancient survival skills including:
- Collecting water in ostrich eggs
- Traditional hunting techniques
- Medicinal plants
- Traditional jewelry making
- Bushman customs and storytelling
Later, transfer approximately 3 hours to Hosea Kutako International Airport for your departure flight.
As your unforgettable Africa Safari Tours adventure concludes, depart with lifelong memories of Namibia’s wildlife, culture, and extraordinary landscapes.