Visit Sossusvlei (Sossus Dune Lodge), Walvis Bay-Swakopmund, Damaraland (Camp Kipwe), Etosha and Onguma, finishing with a stop at AfriCat. Accommodations include Classic level permanent tented camps and lodges. Group is guaranteed to depart with 1 person and is limited to 7 people. *AAC includes 2 complimentary nights in Windhoek plus transfers (a value of $300.00 per person).

 

(2019 Departures - Day 01/Monday in Windhoek) - [Feb 11, Mar 18, Mar 25, Apr 01, Apr 08, Apr 15, Apr 22, Apr 29, May 06, May 13, May 20, May 27, Jun 03, Jun 10, Jun 17, Jun 24, Jul 01, Jul 08, Jul 15, Jul 22, Jul 29, Aug 05, Aug 12, Aug 19, Aug 26, Sep 02, Sep 09, Sep 16, Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 07, Oct 14, Oct 21, Oct 28, Nov 04, Nov 11, Nov 18, Nov 25, Dec 16, Dec 23]

(Day 01) *Windhoek*
[On arrival Windhoek, Namibia, clear Customs and Immigration. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight The Olive Grove Hotel.]



(Day 02+03) *Windhoek/Sossusvlei*
[This morning your guide will pick you up at your hotel. 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 the Sossus Dune Lodge in the mid-afternoon. If there is still time today, your guide will take you to visit Sesriem Canyon, a nearby geological attraction, or explore Elim Dube. Next morning excursion to the Namib Naukluft National Park. Arriving at sunrise allows you to capture the dunes in the best light. This area boasts some of the highest free-standing sand dunes in the world. Once you have explored Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and surrounding dune fields, enjoy a picnic brunch in the shade of a camel thorn tree. You then return to your lodge in the early afternoon in time for a late lunch, with the option to visit Sesriem Canyon afterwards (if it was not visited the day before). The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure. 2 nights Sossus Dune Lodge]




(Day 04+05) *Sossusvlei/Swakopmund*
[This morning there is an optional balloon safari or a scenic flight over the Namib Naukluft National Park available prior to your group's departure (additional fees apply and must be pre-booked). Depart with your guide and continue on to Swakopmund, which is charming with its distinctive continental air and historic buildings. There will be time to explore the town with its craft shops and cafes. Arrive in time to explore the town before enjoying a group dinner at a popular seafood restaurant. Next day enjoy a scenic morning drive along the coast to Walvis Bay for a kayak trip around the lagoon. 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. For those not wanting to partake in the kayaking, an alternative seal and dolphin cruise on a motorized boat is available. Return to Swakopmund where the remainder of the day is at leisure. 2 nights The Delight.]



(Day 06+07) *Swakopmund/Damaraland*
[Depart this morning and continue northeast to Damaraland. Pass Namibia's highest mountain, the Brandberg which peaks at 2,573 m above sea level, and perhaps spot some game and absorb the vastness of the scenery along the way. Activities include an "Elephant Nature Drive" which can last between 3-6 hours as you head out with your expert guide in search of the rare desert elephant. Guided nature walks and excursions to Twyfelfontein are also offered. Next morning enjoy early breakfast and then depart with your guide on an exciting 4-wheel excursion along the Aba Huab and Huab River valleys searching for desert adapted elephant. 2 nights Camp Kipwe.]




(Day 08) *Damaraland/Etosha*
[Today after a very early breakfast you will set off on your journey to the Etosha National Park, traveling via the Grootberg Pass. You will head east through the small town of Kamanjab where you will visit the Himba Demonstration Village, which acts as a “Himba Living Museum”. These semi-nomadic people are one of the last truly traditional peoples of Namibia and have little time for conventional practices. Here you will be given insight into their beliefs, way of life and everyday routine.

Continue to Etosha National Park, enjoying a picnic lunch enroute. Arrive your camp in the late afternoon or early evening. Activities include morning and afternoon game drives in Etosha and Ongava and guided walks and night game drives take place in Ongava. Overnight 2018 Safarihoek Lodge and overnight 2019 Etosha Mountain Lodge.]




(Day 09+10) *Etosha National Park/Onguma Game Reserve*
[Enjoy a full day of game viewing in Etosha National Park. Prior to sunset you will continue to your next camp, located in Onguma Game Reserve. This evening enjoy game viewing in front of your camp's floodlit waterhole. Next day enjoy a morning game drive in Etosha National Park, returning to camp for lunch. This afternoon you will have a game drive in Onguma Game Reserve. Return to camp for sundowners and a farewell dinner. 2 nights Onguma Tree Top Camp.]




(Day 11+12) *Onguma/Okonjima/Windhoek*
[Early morning departure as you travel from Onguma via Tsumeb, Otavi and Otjiwarongo as you reach Okonjima's AfriCat Day Center. You will arrive in time for lunch followed by an informative game drive and tour of the center. Following the visit at AfriCat Day Center, continuing driving to Windhoek, arriving late this afternoon. Onward transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the evening at leisure. Overnight The Olive Grove. Next morning transfer to airport for departing international flight.]