Private Guided Exquisite Namibian Safari – Luxurious
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Journey across one of the most diverse and spectacular African countries in style with this luxurious safari adventure. Explore the ancient and modern landscapes in Namibia as you travel with an expert private tour guide across rolling dunes, vast desert valleys, ancient natural phenomena and colonial heritage. Namibia has something to offer every traveller regardless of travel experience and this once-in-a-lifetime tour provides visitors with the very best that this country has to offer.
- Experiencing the vibrant Namibian culture across the different destinations
- Endless exotic plant and wildlife photography
- Expert private guide to tailor your experience to you
- Visit the world-famous AfriCat Foundation
- Explore the unique geology and cave paintings at Twyfelfontein
- Climb some of the highest sand dunes in the world
Travel in luxury and experience your way with this private guided tour. Your African adventure will take you across the vast desert plains and river valleys of Twyfelfontein, game reserves within the Etosha National Park, imposing sand dunes at Sossusvlei and populated cultural hotspots at Windhoek and Swakopmund.
You will be guided around Namibia by an expert safari guide, picked to ensure you receive the highest quality care during your journey. Whilst each guide carries a wealth of information regarding each location of your trip, individually, they specialise in different areas to provide you with access to a wealth of knowledge and the ability to answer any questions you may have. Each safari guide is highly qualified with an open and professional manner to provide you with a successful safari experience.
Your journey will begin at Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, where you will have the opportunity to relax with your guide and discuss the trip ahead or explore the area and get a flavour of Namibian culture. You will be driven from Windhoek south to Sossusvlei tucked into the heart of the desert. You will explore the magnificent desert scenery with your guide and relax under the stars letting the tranquil atmosphere of the beautiful landscape wash over you. From Sossusvlei, you will travel to the coastal town of Swakopmund where you will discover the exquisite coastal and marine wildlife.
Bid farewell to the coast as you travel back into the desert to Twyfelfontein for luxury camping under the stunning African stars. Your journey then takes you north to the Etosha National Park where you will be on the look-out for game animals and unusual plants found only in the desert. The final part of your journey takes you south of the Etosha National Park to the world famous AfriCat Foundation where you will learn about some of the conservation work carried out for African wildcats.
For each stage of your journey, you will be staying at some unique accommodations. In Windhoek you will be staying at Am Weinberg Estate’s Boutique Hotel, a luxurious hotel within a historic building overflowing with charm and character. Enjoy your first evening in Namibia discussing your upcoming adventure with your guide over dinner in one of the on-site restaurants.
At Sossusvlei, you will be staying at the andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge. A tranquil desert retreat nestled amongst the mountains this lodge offers guests feelings of serenity and unobstructed views out across the desert landscape. In Swakopmund you will be staying at the modern, cosy The Strand hotel that boasts views across the Atlantic Ocean and any modern convenience you could desire.
At Damaraland, you will be staying at Camp Onduli, a luxurious camping experience that encourages guests to eat around an open campfire and spend the evenings outside under the stars. Your luxury desert camping experience continues at Etosha Heights Safarihoek Lodge where guests can spend time on their private deck or relax in the open air and watch the wildlife at the nearby watering hole. At Onguma you will experience Onguma The Fort, a luxurious building with private suites and al-fresco dining in the spectacular game reserve scenery. Your final accommodation will be the Okonjima Bush Suite on the Okonjima Game reserve where you will have the whole site to yourselves for a private, personalised experience.
- Warmly welcomed at Hosea Kutako International Airport by your private guide
- Spend the day in Windhoek
- Overnight: Am Weinberg Estate’s Boutique Hotel
Welcome to beautiful Windhoek and the beginning of your luxury tour around Namibia. You will be greeted at the airport by your private guide who will be with you for your entire stay in Namibia. You will be driven from the airport to your accommodation in Windhoek; Am Weinberg Estate’s Boutique Hotel where you will be given the opportunity to settle in and take some time to explore the city.
A sprawling metropolis, Windhoek is the capital of Namibia and is usually the first destination visitors will arrive at. The city offers diverse cultural activities and huge craft markets where everything from pottery, leatherwork, beer, needlework produced by local women, woven textiles and much more is available for sale. Spend your first evening relaxing with your guide discussing the itinerary for your trip and enjoy your first night in Namibia.
- Drive from Windhoek to Sossusvlei
- Activities across the two days include: a trip out to Sossusvlei, Living Dunes, Desert People, Desert Rock, Desert Drive, Big Dune Walk, Stargazing and Self Exploration (E-biking and Hiking) all subject to availability.
- Overnight: andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge
Days two and three of your tour will be spent at Sossusvlei, a magnificent salt pan located within the Namib-Naukluft National Park. Here you will have stunning views across some of the largest free-standing sand dunes, rising 300m into the beautiful blue African sky. You will be staying at the andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge where you will be reconnecting with nature as you immerse yourself in the tranquil desert atmosphere channelled by the design of the lodge.
You will participate in planned activities designed to bring you out into nature in peaceful and thrilling ways. The desert landscape surrounding the lodge can be explored on foot with expert guides or using quad bikes for a faster and hair-raising experience. For a more romantic adventure at andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, you will have the opportunity to gaze at the stars with a professional astronomer.
- Scenic drive from Sossusvlei to Swakopmund
- Guided activities in and around Swakopmund
- Overnight: Strand Hotel
Days four and five of your journey around Namibia will take you to the coast. You bid farewell to magical Sossusvlei and take a scenic drive through the impressive Gaub and Kuiseb canyons. Your drive will take you to the port town of Walvis Bay to the lagoon where you will see an interesting mix of sea birds including pelicans and flamingos, before finally arriving in Swakopmund and the Strand Hotel.
The quaint coastal town of Swakopmund is rich with German colonial heritage, featuring cobbled streets and some of the best beer in Africa. Your two nights stay here will include a seal and dolphin cruise giving you the perfect opportunity to spot and photograph cape fur seals, dolphins, pelicans, flamingos, whales, leather backed turtles and sunfish. The cruise also includes refreshments of fresh oysters and sparkling wine to ensure you have an extra special time.
After the cruise you will have time to explore Walvis Bay and Swakopmund, enjoying the sights, smells and sounds of this beautiful African town. Whilst you have no planned activities for this part of your journey, recommended activities (at extra cost) have been provided to help guide you experience.
Recommended activities:
- Swakopmund Museum: Founded by local German dentist Dr Alfons Weber in 1951, the privately run museum focuses on cultural artefacts, local flora and fauna, and geological finds. The unusual founding of this African and German influenced museum make it one of the must stop destinations for any visitor to Swakopmund.
- Quad-biking: This two-hour tour takes thrill seekers out into the desert on easy-to-handle quad bikes with a professional guide to ensure the group are kept safe. This activity is suitable for all travellers, from those who are experienced with quad bikes to those discovering them for the first time and makes a fun addition to any tour around the Namibian desert.
- Woermannhaus: One of the most famous German colonial buildings in Swakopmund, visitors can take a tour around this historic building and visit the library and art gallery that are located inside. This stop in Swakopmund is a must for any architecture lover.
- Skydiving: For the very adventurous traveller Swakopmund offers visitors a skydiving experience with stunning views across the colonial town.
- Drive from Swakopmund north-west towards Twyfelfontein
- Nature drive along the Aba Huab River valley
- Nature walks with your private guide
- Excursion to Twyfelfontein
- Overnight: Camp Onduli
Days six and seven of your Namibian adventure will take you deeper into the wilderness where you will have the opportunity to get up close with the animals and bizarre plants who call the desert their home. Nearby is the famous Brandberg mountain, the highest in Namibia and home to numerous ancient rock paintings. Other pieces of rock art can be found at the rocky outcrops of Twyfelfontein where you will find the bushmen engravings, considered the best-preserved carvings across all of Africa. For wildlife seekers the near barren landscape is home to several species of specially adapted animals; elephants, rhinos, zebras and lions to name a few.
During your two night stay you will be taken down the valley in a 4×4 searching for game and exploring hidden nooks and crannies of the desert floor to find the most unusual desert life. You will have opportunities to explore the landscape with your guide and visit all the stunning locations at your own pace.
- Journey from Camp Onduli to Etosha Heights Private Reserve
- Overnight: Etosha Heights Safarihoek Lodge
The next stage in your journey takes you further north towards the Etosha National Park. Along the way you will explore the farming regions of Khorixas and Outjo as well as journeying through the Petrified Forest. A unique experience, the Petrified Forest is a landscape of fossilised tree trunks dating back millions of years that were believed to have been carried down to their final resting place by a huge flood.
Once you reach Etosha National Park you will turn into Etosha Heights Safarihoek Lodge. Whilst at the lodge you will take part in activities (including nature walks and photography excursions) with your guide whilst situated in this stunning wildlife reserve.
- Private Game Safari
- Exploration of Etosha National Park
- Overnight: Onguma The Fort
Begin day nine in style with a private game safari on Etosha National Park. You will enter and cross the park through Okaukuejo, Halali, and Namutoni, stopping at several watering holes and watching the animals that gather there. Towards the end of the day, you will exit the park on the eastern side via the Von Lindquist Gate where you will arrive at your accommodation, Onguma The Fort, in time for dinner.
Your second day at Onguma is your chance to go out with your guide and explore the national park further. Visit the immense salt pans that cover the area, especially recommended after heavy rain because they form beautiful lakes that attract perfect, candy-floss pink flamingos. Cross the grassy plains and see how many different animals you can spot: the big five (elephants, lions, leopards, black rhinos and buffalo), giraffes, black-faced impala, Hartmann’s mountain zebra, damara dik-dik (world’s smallest antelope) and black-backed jackals to name a few.
- Visit the AfriCat Foundation
- Night wildlife drive
- Overnight: Okonjima Bush Suite
Your final full day on your luxury Namibian tour will take you to the AfriCat Foundation. The AfriCat Foundation supports the largest population of wildcats in Namibia. This stunning location is home to cheetahs, leopards, lions, caracal, wild dogs and hyenas. Adventures on this site include tracking cheetahs and leopards on foot, birdwatching and participating in the Bushmen Trail, following a day in the life of the indigenous San Bushmen.
After relaxing over dinner in the Okonjima Bush Suite you are taken back out for a drive under the stars to view the nocturnal behaviour of the majestic predators around you. The magnificence of the desert around you will give you a feeling of total serenity under the stars.
- Drive through Okahandja
- Arrival at Windhoek
- Departure
On this, your final day in Namibia, you will be driven back to Windhoek from Okonjima. The drive will take you through Okahandja where you will have a final chance to experience Namibian culture in the craft markets. You will arrive at Windhoek late afternoon where you will be bid a very fond farewell.
Dates are flexible so please make an enquiry and tell us a range of dates you are considering so we can check availability.
The Overall Tour:
- Welcome by your personal tour guide at Hosea Kutako International Airport
- Accommodation inclusions as stated in the individual locations
- Transportation in a luxury air-conditioned safari vehicle, including mineral water on board
- Services of a registered and experienced English-speaking safari guide
- Entrance fees and excursions as listed for each individual location
- Return Airport transfers
- Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance
- Administration Fee
Individual Locations:
- Am Weinberg Estate’s Boutique Hotel: Room, breakfast and dinner
- andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge: Suite with en-suite, three meals per day, house wine, locally branded beer and spirits, soft drinks, tea and coffee, refreshments out on nature drives, laundry facilities, emergency medical evacuation insurance, VAT, transfers to the lodge airstrip, one morning excursion into Sossusvlei, additional lodge activities all subject to availability
- Strand Hotel Swakopmund: Luxury suite with en-suite and breakfast
- Camp Onduli: Suite, three meals per day, activities with your private guide and park fees
- Etosha Heights Safarihoek Lodge: Luxury room with en-suite, three meals and activities with your private guide (double-tiered photography hide and game drive)
- Onguma The Fort: Bush suite with en-suite, three meals per day, afternoon tea and drinks, 2 activities per nights stay, transfer from Onguma airstrip, VAT, Social Development Levy and NTB tourism levy
- Okonjima Bush Suite: Suite with en-suite, all meals and drinks (excluding luxury and imported brands), two activities per person per day (some activities excluded), laundry facilities, wifi, NTB Levy, private guide vehicle and personal chef.
- International Inbound and Outbound flights
- Additional travel costs outside of those included in this trip
- Visa Costs
- Vaccinations
- Okonjima bush excluded activities: night hide, night drive, AfriCat Day Centre
- Health Insurance
- Travel Insurance
- Luxury branded alcohol
- Additional activity fees (outside of pre-planned package activities)
- Carbon offset through Climate Care
This tour is suitable for travellers seeking luxury safaris, adventure holidays and/or a luxurious relaxed experience. The trip is also perfect for keen photographers due to the amount of unique wildlife photography opportunities on offer across all locations. Travellers with an interest in exploring the Namibian desert and learning about the culture are also recommended for this trip. Any level of fitness is suited to this trip however, a moderate level would be ideal due to the potential amount of walking that will be carried out.
Suitable for ages 4 to 65
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