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Ultimate Namibia – 10 days

Ultimate-Namibia-Small-Group-Safari-Visit-Himba-TribeThe Best Namibia Small Group Safari

Join like-minded travellers on the Ultimate Namibia Small Group Safari!

Explore the beauty, culture and wildlife of this vast and unforgettable county as part of a small group (maximum 7).  Every Ultimate Namibia departure is guaranteed to depart with a minimum of 1 person.

Tour Details:

Tour Code: NAUN10
Tour Name: Ultimate Namibia - Comfort
Duration: 10 days
Touring Style: Small Group - max 7 travellers
Grade: Accommodated - Comfort
Price From: NZ$6245 - NZ$7115 per person (twin share)
Local Payment? No
Starts: Windhoek
Ends: Windhoek
Includes: Accommodation & Meals as per itinerary, Transport, Professional Guides, Acitivities as per the itinerary

Highlights:
Damaraland, Etosha National Park, Namib Desert, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay

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Itinerary:

DAY 1 | WINDHOEK TO SOSSUSVLEI AREA
This morning Ultimate Namibia Small Group Safari group members will be collected various accommodation establishments or from the Windhoek International Airport (assuming you land before 08h00).

You then depart Windhoek in your safari vehicle with your private guide and drive southwest through the scenic Khomas Hochland Highlands before heading down the Great Escarpment into the Namib Desert below, stopping for a picnic lunch at a scenic location along the way. You arrive at Sossus Dune Lodge in the mid-afternoon and you will stay here for two nights whilst you explore the remarkable sights of the Namib Desert with your guide.

If there is still time today, your guide will take you to visit Sesriem Canyon, a nearby geological attraction, or explore Elim Dune. However, if you prefer, you can just relax and soak in the scenic and tranquil surroundings at Sossus Dune Lodge.

DAY 2 | SOSSUSVLEI / NAMIB DESERT
This morning you will need to rise early for a magical excursion with your guide in the Namib Naukluft National Park, normally setting off before sunrise to capture the dunes whilst the light is soft, and shadows accentuate the towering shapes and curves. This area boasts some of the highest free-standing sand dunes in the world and your guide will give you an insight on the formation of the Namib Desert and its myriad of fascinating creatures and plants that have adapted to survive these harsh environs.

Once you have explored Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and surrounding dune fields to your heart’s content you can enjoy a relaxed picnic brunch in the shade of a camel thorn tree. You then return to Sossus Dune Lodge in the early afternoon in time for a late lunch, with the option to visit Sesriem Canyon afterwards if you haven’t already done so the day before.

The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure (from experience, this is usually welcomed after an exhilarating morning in the dunes).

DAY 3 | SOSSUSVLEI TO SWAKOPMUND
The fascinating drive today takes you northwest through awesome and ever changing desert landscapes of the Namib Naukluft National Park, including the impressive Gaub and Kuiseb canyons. You will meet the coast at the port town of Walvis Bay and then continue north to Swakopmund where you can enjoy the pleasant seaside location and cooler coastal air for your next two nights. There will be time this afternoon to explore the town and wander along the waterfront on foot, before heading off for dinner at a popular restaurant which specializes in locally harvested seafood.
DAY 4 | SWAKOPMUND / WALVIS BAY
After an early breakfast your guide will drive you along the scenic coastal road back south to Walvis Bay for a memorable kayaking adventure within the outer lagoon. After meeting your kayaking guide, you will be taken on a short scenic drive to Pelican Point to see its lighthouse and windswept beauty, stopping briefly at the salt works to view the variety of birdlife on your way to the launch point. The kayaking is an ideal way of seeing Cape fur seals, Heaviside and bottlenose dolphins, pelicans, flamingos and a wide variety of other sea birds. If you are lucky, there is also a chance of seeing whales, leatherback turtles and sunfish. During the day the guide will stop and inform you about the environment and light refreshments will be served on the beach before heading back to Walvis Bay.

You also have the choice to partake in a memorable motorized boat seal and dolphin excursion within the outer lagoon and harbour should the kayaking not appeal. Here you should also see Cape fur seals, heaviside and bottlenose dolphins, pelicans, flamingos and a wide variety of other sea birds. Again, if luck is on your side, there is also a chance of seeing whales, leatherback turtles and sunfish. During the excursion, snacks will be served along with local sparkling wine and fresh oysters, before you will return to the jetty at roughly midday.

You then have the opportunity to explore the waterfront area of Walvis Bay further before returning to Swakopmund for an afternoon at leisure at your guesthouse or out in town. Activities such as camel rides, scenic flights, sandboarding and more can all be booked at an extra cost.

DAY 5 | SWAKOPMUND TO DAMARALAND
Continuing your safari today, the road takes you north and east into the wonderful and diverse region of Damaraland. You pass Namibia’s highest mountain, the Brandberg which peaks at 2,573 m above sea level and take time to view the game and absorb the vastness of the scenery along the way. Damaraland is typified by displays of colour, magnificent table topped mountains, rock formations and bizarre-looking vegetation. The present-day landscape has been formed by the erosion of wind, water and geological forces which have formed rolling hills, dunes, gravel plains and ancient river terraces. It is the variety and loneliness of the area as well as the scenic splendour which will reward and astound you, giving one an authentic understanding of the word ‘wilderness’.

If time allows this afternoon your guide will take you to visit the nearby attractions and geological sites of the pre-historic Twyfelfontein rock engravings (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) – if not there is plenty of time to see them tomorrow.

DAY 6 | DAMARALAND
After an early breakfast you will be treated to an exciting 4×4 excursion along the ephemeral Aba Huab and Huab River valleys to explore this remarkable region and to search for game, including the elusive desert-adapted elephants if they are in the area. Damaraland is home to a variety of desert-adapted wildlife and hidden desert treasures. As the elephants are mostly active in the mornings you will normally have the best chance to see them then before returning to camp for lunch. However, if all the safari participants agree, you also have the option to take a picnic lunch and stop to enjoy that in the shade of a large Ana tree by the riverbed, ideally while watching a herd of elephant browsing nearby.

Your guide will arrange to fit in a visit to Twyfelfontein and other nearby attractions at a suitable time if you haven’t already done so the previous day. On return to camp there should be time to take a walk into the local area with your guide if desired, or simply relax and enjoy some well-deserved leisure time.

DAY 7 | DAMARALAND TO SOUTHERN ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Today after a very early breakfast you set off on your journey to the Etosha National Park, travelling via the scenic Grootberg Pass. Along the way your guide will take you to visit a local Himba settlement – you may have to search for a while as the semi-nomadic Himba people sometimes move location with no notice. They are one of the last truly traditional peoples of Namibia and have little time for conventional practices. Here you will learn about the customs and traditions of this very proud nation and will be given insight into their beliefs, way of life and everyday routine. Depending on the school semester and school holidays, you may also visit the Grootberg Primary School, a rural school where Ultimate Safaris’ Conservation Travel Foundation is actively involved, assisting with improved education infrastructure and methods.

After visiting the Himba and school you will head east through the small town of Kamanjab before heading on towards tonight’s destination at the new Etosha Mountain Lodge, which is situated on the southwestern border of the Etosha National Park. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed en-route and arrival will be in the very late afternoon or early evening (after a long but rewarding day). After your arrival, you will have some time at leisure, which can be spent appreciating the unique surroundings and enjoying the game viewing at the camp’s floodlit waterhole and enjoy a different vantage point from the camps underground and elevated hides.

DAY 8 | SOUTHERN TO EASTERN ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK
Today is dedicated to a full day of exciting game viewing within the central section of Etosha National Park from your private safari vehicle as you make your way from the southern Andersson’s Gate to Halali (where you may stop for lunch) and then on across via selected waterholes such as Goas, which are normally particularly good for game viewing, to Namutoni Camp in the east. You will have to leave the Park before sunset and head out to stay at the delightful Onguma Tree Top Camp with enough time to relax and freshen up before for dinner. The rest of the evening can be spent game viewing at the camp’s floodlit waterhole where the game comes and goes throughout the day and night.
DAY 9 | ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK / ONGUMA GAME RESERVE
Another morning dedicated to memorable game drives within the eastern section of Etosha National Park with your guide. You return to camp for lunch and early afternoon rest, spending your final afternoon on a game drive on the private Onguma Game Reserve, culminating in a sundowner overlooking Fischer’s Pan. You then return after sunset with enough time to freshen up and enjoy your final ‘safari dinner’ overlooking the camp’s floodlit waterhole.
DAY 10 | ONGUMA GAME RESERVE TO WINDHOEK VIA THE AFRICAT FOUNDATION
Your early departure will take you south from Onguma Tree Top via Tsumeb, Otavi and Otjiwarongo to reach Okonjima’s AfriCat Day Centre, a wonderful highlight with which to conclude your safari. Okonjima is home to the AfriCat Foundation, a wildlife sanctuary which focuses on the research and rehabilitation of Africa’s big cats, especially injured or captured leopard and cheetah. You arrive in time for lunch before embarking on an exciting and informative game drive and tour of the centre. Here you will learn about the function and vision of the AfriCat Foundation and will also get to meet some of the Foundation’s special captive carnivore ambassadors.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be no tracking of wild cats on this visit and should that be required an overnight extension should be booked as per the below.

After the excursion and freshening up, the journey continues further south to arrive back in Windhoek in the late afternoon, just as the sun is setting. Upon your arrival in Windhoek your Ultimate Namibia Safari will end and you will be transferred to your accommodation establishment of choice, or out to the Windhoek International Airport (transfer to be booked additionally) if flying out in the evening – departure flights must be no earlier than 21h00 to allow sufficient time for the visit to the AfriCat Foundation and the journey back to Windhoek, or a final night in Windhoek can be arranged at additional cost if required. A final night in Windhoek is highly recommended!

Inclusions:

  
MEALS
9 x breakfast, 10 x lunches, 9 x dinners
  
TRANSPORT
4WD Landcruiser with pop-top roof.  Luggage trailer if required
  
ACCOMMODATION
9 nights in comfortable well-appointed lodges and guesthouses (4 star + ).  All with private ensuite bathrooms

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES

  • Climb some of the world’s highest free-standing sand dunes.
  • Sea kayak with seals and dolphins on the Skeleton Coast (alternative option boat cruise).
  • Track for desert-adapted elephants in ephemeral river systems.
  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Twyfelfontein.
  • Visit an authentic and remote Himba settlement.
  • Memorable and exciting guided game drives within the renowned Etosha National Park, from the vantage point of a specially modified, air-conditioned 4×4 with pop tops.
  • Explore two very different parts of Etosha by spending time on both the Etosha Heights and Onguma Private Game Reserves.
  • Sleep in the treetops overlooking one of the most productive waterholes on the Onguma Private Game Reserve.
  • Visit the world-renowned AfriCat Foundation and learn more about conservation initiatives involving Africa’s large cats.

Pricing:

Low Season (13 Feb – 31 May 2020)

from NZ$6,035 per person twin share
from NZ$1,170 single supplement

1 night extension: NZ$1,320 per person twin share, NZ$495 single supplement
2 night extension: NZ$1,965 per person twin share, NZ$630 single supplement

High Season (01 Jun – 31 Dec 2020)

from NZ$6,880 per person twin share
from NZ$1,245 single supplement

1 night extension: NZ$1,320 per person twin share, NZ$495 single supplement
2 night extension: NZ$1,965 per person twin share, NZ$630 single supplement

Ultimate Namibia Safari Tour Dates – All Departures are Guaranteed

#1: 18 – 27 February 2020
#2: 25 February – 05 March 2020
#3: 03 – 13 March 2020
#4: 10 – 19 March 2020
#5: 17 – 26 March 2020
#6: 24 March – 02 April 2020
#7: 31 March – 09 April 2020
#8: 07 – 16 April 2020
#9: 14 – 23 April 2020
#10: 21 – 30 April 2020
#11: 28 April – 07 May 2020
#12: 05 – 14 May 2020
#13: 12 – 21 May 2020
#14: 19 – 28 May 2020
#15: 26 May – 04 June 2020
#16: 02 – 11 June 2020
# 17: 09 – 18 June 2020
# 18: 16 – 25 June 2020
# 19: 23 June – 02 July 2020
#20: 30 June – 09 July 2020
#21: 07 – 16 July 2020
#22: 14 – 23 July 2020
#23: 21 – 30 July 2020
#24: 28 July – 06 August 2020
#25: 04 – 13 August 2020
#26: 11 – 20 August 2020
#27: 18 – 27 August 2020
#28: 25 August – 03 September 2020
#29: 01 – 10 September 2020
#30: 08 – 17 September 2020
#31: 15 – 24 September 2020
#32: 22 September – 01 October 2020
#33: 29 September – 08 October 2020
#34: 06 – 15 October 2020
#35: 13 – 22 October 2020
#36: 20 – 29 October 2020
#37: 27 October – 05 November 2020
#38: 03 – 12 November 2020
#39: 10 – 19 November 2020
#40: 17 – 26 November 2020
#41: 24 November – 03 December 2020
#42: 01 – 10 December 2020

Private Departures avaiable from:

NZ$9,955 – NZ$10,830 per person twin share based on 2 people travelling.  Discounts available for groups of up to 7 travellers.

Not the right tour for you?

Try the 21 day Namibia & Botswana Southern Circle to experience the best of Botswana and Namibia or the 15 day Windhoek to Victoria Falls Elephant Track.

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