Forgotten Trek

14 days—Naukluft - Etosha National Park

$2590-2910 USD

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Safari summary

Namibia offers space, silence, and the chance to really get away from it all: it’s the second least densely populated country on the planet, with only two people per square kilometer. You can dine and enjoy the Namibia best produce Wine in the Region surrounded by landscapes so vast and empty that at times you feel like you’re on the edge of the planet. In an overpopulated world, there aren’t many places left where you can immerse yourself as deeply in remote wilderness areas as in Namibia


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Hiking | trekking
Activity level Strenuous activity
Best months April, May, June, July, August, September
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Sightseeing | shopping | markets
  • Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
  • Accommodation
  • Airport transfers
  • Meals
  • Park fees
What’s not included?
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • All drinks
  • Hot air balloons
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Premium alcoholic beverages
  • Spa treatments
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Airport - Windhoek

Upon your arrival, you will be welcome by our Guide and transfer to Windhoek. Founded in1844 by Jonker Afrikaner, pronounced Vihnt houk means “place where the wind blows” has been the capital of the Republic of Namibia since its independence in 1990, after having been that of the German colony then South African. It is located in the center of Namibia at 1700 meters above sea level, it is the largest city in the country and its political, cultural, economic, financial and social center.

Olive Groove Guesthouse

Windhoek - Namib Naukluft

Namib-Naukluft

Breakfast Departure from Windhoek to Namib Naukluft Park. Naukluft Park is known for two famous walks in Namibia. The Olive Trails and Waterkloof. Our arrival in the park should be around 12:00 and have time to check in at our Lodge. 14:00 Departure for our Walk on the Oliver Trails which is about 4:00 to 4:30 Walk around the mountain

Naukluft Lodge NWR

Naukluft - Sesriem

Namib-Naukluft

Breakfast Preparation of our picnic lunch for the Walk and Departure for the Waterkluft Trails which is about 17 Kilometers around the mountain. The Waterkluft trail which passes a natural pool in the mountains and the possibility of seeing animals either Mountain Zebra, Klipspringer and with water runs from the path for birds life. Our Return to Camp will be in the afternoon and a short Transfer to Sesriem.

Sossusvlei Desert Camp

Sesriem - Sossusvlei - Deadvlei

Namib-Naukluft

An early start from the Lodge to enter the Namib-Naukluft Park at sunrise, while the temperature is still mild and when the dune contrasts are at their best. At Dune 45, we make a stop to view the world's most photographed dune. Further along, a gradual 2,6-kilometer round-trip guided walk up to Dead Vlei is a must for the healthy visitors. The more energetic could climb to the upper ridge of Big Daddy Dune, one of the highest dunes in this area! We spend time exploring Sossusvlei

Sossusvlei Desert Camp

Sesriem - Solitaire - Homeb

Namib-Naukluft

Breakfast our morning walk from the Camp to the main road and transfer to Solitaire and then Homeb. Afternoon, we walk in the River down stream and climb a dune for our sunset before coming back to camp.

Homeb Bush Camp

Homeb - Natab

Namib-Naukluft

Breakfast and we departure for our morning walk in the Kuiseb River. meet and greet the local people as we pass through village. Shadows and light from the first rays of the sun play with the landscape and our Picnic Lunch will be at Natab Village under an century trees. Afternoon we continue along the river to the Station and overnight at Salt River

Salt River Bush Camp

Salt River - Dune Belt

Namib-Naukluft

Breakfast and we departure for a exploration along the Kuiseb Plain and in the River bed which become wider. Possibility to see some games and along the plain and dunes. in the Dune we can be able to see the “Nara” melons. Lunch Picnic and visit to the Topnaars village before going to camp in the Dune. And sleep under the stars

Dune Bush Camp

Dune - Ruros

Namib-Naukluft

Breakfast and we departure to cover the few kilometers separating us from Rooibank via the Swartbank mountain. visit of the school and lunch Afternoon a short walk alongside the Dune to Ruros. our Camp today have a pump and one can have an opportunity to take a bath.

Ruros Bush Camp

Ruros - Rooibank- Swakopmund

Namib-Naukluft

Breakfast and departure for Rooibank. The Topnaars are part of the large Nama ethnic group, originally from what is now South Africa. Nomad living mainly from the harvest of "Nara" (melon), this people is an integral part of the ecosystem of the Kuiseb River and meet our team with the vehicle and we departure for the visit of the old port of used by the Topnaars and the Europeans in the 15th and 16th

Organic Square Guesthouse

Swakopmund - Walvis Bay

Namib-Naukluft

After breakfast at the hotel - Transfer to Walvis Bay for Marine Cruise Marine Cruise (Departure 09h00 return 12h00) Experience the amazing riches of the Atlantic Ocean with the Marine Cruise. See an abundance of bird and mammal life up close and delight in the sea air, fresh oysters, and bubbles A cliché, but very true: Namibia is a country of contrasts. From its people to the environment, the diversity found in this country is quite surprising for a land predominantly made up of desert

Organic Square Guesthouse

Swakopmund - Spitzkoppe

Breakfast and we departure for Spitzkoppe with a morning walk over the Spitzkoppe and to the bridge to witness some of Namibia historical painting of the Spitzkoppe Mountain. Afternoon walk around the Spitzkoppe for about 4 hours

Spitzkoppe Tented Camp

Spitzkoppe - Etosha

Etosha

breakfast and depart for Etosha. Along the way admire the beauty of the Namibia scenery and the different vegetation of the Savannah woodland. Etosha National Park: One of the largest national parks in Africa, one of the oldest and is Namibia’s number-one tourist destination. Etosha National Park is home to 114 large and small mammal species, more than 400 recorded bird species, scores of reptiles and even a fish species. Etosha is the country’s flagship park

Mondjial Safaris Lodge

Etosha

Etosha

Safari in the morning and afternoon in Etosha Park The abundance of game in Etosha National Park is somewhat unexpected, showcasing some of the most common and rarest wildlife species. The areas with thicker vegetation are home to elephant (some of the largest in Africa due to the vitamins and nutrients found in the ground, the endangered black rhino and even leopard. Lions are camouflaged in the pale- golden color of the grasslands, while giraffes rise- high above most of the dry vegetation

Mondjila Safaris Lodge

Etosha -Windhoek

Etosha

Breakfast and departure for Windhoek via Otjiwarongo and enroute possibility to visit the Crocodile farm in Otjiwarongo. Lunch can be served at the Crocodile farm (Optional) After visit, we will drive to Okahandja and then Windhoek where we will be overnighting in Olive Groove Guesthouse

Olive Groove Guesthouse

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