19 days from/to Windhoek
Reisedauer
Namibia
Reiseland
2.930 €
Preis

On this guided camping safari, you will get to know the most beautiful places in Namibia. From the Epupa waterfalls at the border to Angola – with visit to the “red herdsmen” of the Kaokoveldes the Himba – adventurous game drives to the endangered species of the Desert elephants in the dry rivers of the Kaokoveld – over the animal-rich Etosha National Park, to the highest mountain massif – the Brandberg – to the colonial coastal town – Swakopmund up to the highest dunes of the world – to the Sossusvlei leads you this fascinating round trip through Namibia.

Highlights

  • fascinating landscapes of the Kaokoveld, Damaraland and the Namib -Naukluft Desert
  • thundering Epupa waterfalls at the border to Angola
  • Insight into the life of the proud Himba, the “red herders” in the Kaokoveld
  • Game drives in the Hoanib Riverbed- encounter with rare desert elephants possible
  • Game drives in Etosha National Park
  • Sossusvlei with the highest dunes in the world
  • the coastal town of Swakopmund with its colonial flair
  • various activities like: Skydiving, Little Big Five Desert Tour, Quadbike, boat tours possible (optional
  • Visit of the bushman drawings (White Lady) at Brandberg
  • Visit to the Bushman drawings and engravings at Twyfelfontein (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
group size 3 – 6
INCLUSIVE
Accommodation Entrance fees
Catering Guide
EXCLUSIVE
Flight
Pocket money

 

Additional information

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Tag 1 Ankunft: Windhoek - Omaruru

Welcome to Namibia!

After your arrival at Windhoek International Airport – if possible in the morning – you will be met by your German-speaking Rafiki-X-Dream guide. Afterwards we will go to Omaruru. Omaruru is considered to be the “artist town” of Namibia. During a sundowner and dinner under the shady acacia trees you can clarify any open questions with Harry.

Overnight stay: Kashana Guesthouse / double room (A)

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Tag 2: Omaruru - Etosha Nationalpark

From Omaruru we drive via Otjiwarongo to Etosha National Park. Around noon we reach our accommodation in Etosha Park. The time until the sundowner we do a gamedrive, afterwards you can enjoy the view at the waterhole.

Overnight: Campsite in/at Etosha National Park with pool (B, M, A)

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Tag 3: Etosha Nationalpark

We leave our camp in the morning for a full day game drive in Etosha National Park. The Etosha Pan is a salt pan of vast proportions in the 22,000 km² game-rich national park. During the game drive to the west, past countless water holes, you will have good opportunities to see zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, elephants, antelopes and with a little luck also lions and rhinos. At the new Camp Olifantsrust in the west of the National Park we will spend our tonight in the National Park.

Overnight: Campsite in Etosha National Park (B, M, A)

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Tag 4: Etosha Nationalpark - Opuwo

After a morning game drive in Etosha National Park, we drive through untouched, lonely landscapes to Opuwo the capital of the Kaokoveld. Opuwo is the only major town located in the Kaokoveld – a largely untouched landscape where the traditional way of life of the Herero and Himba people has been preserved. Opuwo is characterized by the clash of tradition and modernity, which is evident in the city life. Many Himba people characterize the cityscape of Opuwo. Although they mostly do not live within the city, rather in their small settlements in the interior of the Kaokoveld, they often stay here to buy and sell.

Overnight: Campsite of Opuwo Country Lodge (B, M, A)

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Tag 5: Opuwo - Epupa Wasserfall

Today we head high north to the Epupa Falls of the Kunene River, which forms the border river with Angola. With a loud roar, the floods plunge 50 meters into the depths. Our camp is picturesquely situated under palm trees, directly at the falls. For sundowner we enjoy the view of the waterfall.

Overnight: Campsite at Epupa Falls (B, M, A)

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Tag 6: Epupa - Besuch eines traditionellen Himbadorfes

In the morning we will visit a Himba village. It is interesting to get an impression of the way of life of these people, who are still very attached to tradition. In the late afternoon, we climb a nearby hill from which there is an incredible view of the Epupa Falls.

Overnight: Campsite at Epupa Falls (B, M, A)

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Tag 7: Epupa

We stay one more day in the green oasis at the Kunene. Early in the morning a local guide accompanies us on our hike along the Kunene River. We enjoy the river landscape and with a little luck we see crocodiles on the sandbanks. If you like you can refresh yourself in the afternoon in the natural pools – above the falls – or in the pool of the campsite.

Overnight: Campsite at Epupa Falls (B, M, A)

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Tag 8: Epupa - Khowarib

A longer drive is on the agenda for today: from Epupa we will drive across the Kaokoveld. Via Opuwo, Klein Kaoko Otavi we reach the Khowarib Gorge. A charming canyon through which the Hoanib Rivier has made its way over many years.

Overnight: Campsite in the Khowarib or Ongongo Gorge (F, M, A)

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Tag 9: Ongongo Wasserfall

Today we visit another small paradise in the dry, dusty Kaokoveld. At the warm spring there is a possibility of a refreshing bath in the pool of the Ongongo waterfall.

Overnight: Campsite in the Khowarib or Ongongo Gorge (F, M, A)

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Tag 10: Hoanib - Flusstal

Today it will be even more adventurous and dusty. In search of the endangered desert elephants and desert lions we drive through the spectacular landscapes of the Hoanib dry river to Amspor. With luck we meet small groups of the rare pachyderms under camel thorn trees.

Overnight: Campsite in the Khowarib or Ongongo Gorge (F, M, A)

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Tag 11: Khowarib - Twyfelfontein

Via Palmwag we drive through the breathtaking landscape of Damaraland to Twyfelfontein. Here we visit some of the most important prehistoric rock paintings and engravings of the San (Bushmen) the indigenous people of Namibia. These impressive rocks with paintings and engravings have now been declared a World Heritage Site of Humanity. On a walking tour a local guide explains us the meaning of the individual paintings and engravings.

Overnight: Campsite near Twyfelfontein (B, M, A)

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Tag 12: Twyfelfontein - Brandberg

The highest mountain in Namibia, the Brandberg, with 2570 m is our place for the next 2 days. Here, with a bit of luck, we will encounter desert elephants again during the game drives in the Ugab Rivier.

Overnight: Campsite of the White Lady Lodge at Brandberg (B, M, A)

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Tag 13: Brandberg

During a flora – fauna hike with a local guide at the Brandberg, we visit the famous rock painting of the “White Lady”, estimated to be about 4000 years old. However, this one does not represent a white lady but a hunter with ritual painting. In the afternoon you can enjoy the landscape of Damaraland or relax at the pool.

Overnight: Campsite of the White Lady Lodge at Brandberg (B, M, A)

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Tag 14: Brandberg - Swakopmund

From the hot inland we go to the coast. In Swakopmund the colonial influence is still clearly visible. The unique blend of German-influenced seaside resort, African population and imposing dune landscape make Swakopmund a popular destination. The cityscape of the town, which has about 30,000 inhabitants, is still characterized by numerous colonial buildings. In the evening we enjoy this in one of the restaurants in Swakopmund.

Overnight stay: double room/ guesthouse in Swakopmund (B, M)

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Day 15 and 16: Swakopmund

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These days are available for Swakopmund and surroundings. Enjoy the colonial flair, during a stroll through the city, visit the aquarium, the crystal gallery or visit the historical museum. The collections on display include native plants, animals, minerals, findings and artifacts from prehistoric and early history, and cultural and historical items from earlier times. The exhibition “People in Namibia” is also unique and instructive. It shows the emergence of a nation against the traditional background of Namibia’s various ethnic groups.
In addition, you have the option of a boat trip with observation of seals, dolphins and pelicans, explore the Little Big Five on a Living Desert Tour, explore the dunes on a quad bike or look at Swakopmund with its magnificent dune landscape from above, for example. skydiving or in a small plane.
Important: these activities are not included in the price and should be booked at least one day in advance.

Overnight stay: double room/ guesthouse in Swakopmund (B)

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Tag 17: Swakopmund - Sesriem

We leave Swakopmund and visit the scenic highlight of Namibia in the heart of the Namib Desert, the Sossusvlei, with the highest dunes in the world. The mighty dune crests reach up to 300 m and enclose a mostly dry clay depression that has water only about every 10 years, after heavy rains.

Overnight: Campsite in/near Sesriem with pool (B, M, A)

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Tag 18: Sesriem

Today we have to get up early to see the sunrise in the dunes of Sossusvlei. A 1-2 hour hike in the dunes and to Death Valley is on the program, here you can see breathtaking landscapes. On the way back we will visit the Tsauchab- Naukluft Canyon followed by a hike. Around noon we are back at our campsite and can relax at the pool.

Overnight: Campsite in/near Sesriem with pool (B, M, A)

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Day 19: Sesriem - Windhoek

The ride is coming to an end. It goes back to Windhoek, in case of a return flight in the late evening, the flight back home takes place, otherwise an additional night in Windhoek must be planned.

 

Notes

Included services from/ to Windhoek:

  • Breakfast, lunch (snack) and dinner, according to the offer
  • Entrance fees of the national parks in Namibia: Etosha National Park, Sossusvlei – Namib Naukluft Park
  • Gamedrives in Etosha National Park, adventurous gamedrive in the Hoanib Riverbed
  • Entrance fees and charges: Visit to a traditional Himba village, guided walk along the Kunene River, guided walk with local guide to the White Lady at Brandberg, guided walk at Twyfelfontein, gamedrive in the Ugab River at Brandberg.
  • 4 nights in double room in good lodges or guesthouses
  • 14 nights on campsites in large ground tents (3m x 3m, with standing height),
  • Ride in 4×4 vehicle with offroad trailer with refrigerator and freezer
  • German speaking tour guide

Not included in the services:

  • International flights
  • optional excursions and activities
  • all drinks, which will be settled at the end
  • personal expenses

Price from: 2.930 € (for 4 persons) depending on travel time and number of participants

Duration: 19 days from/ to Windhoek

Number of participants: Minimum 3 people

Travel dates 2019: The travel dates can be set individually upon request.

As with all our Rafiki X-Dream Safaris, we try to take your individual wishes into consideration.

Would you like a change of route, a shorter or longer tour, an exclusive safari for 2 people?
Stay in lodges, bungalows or tented camps?

Please contact us, we will be happy to advise you.

Zebras im Etosha Nationalpark
Löwin mit Jungen in der Etosha
Tüpfelhyäne im Etosha Nationalpark

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