10 days Namibia

Price excluding car rental: N$ 10,435.00 per person single
Price including car rental: N$ 15, 695.00 per person single

Day 1 - Arebusch Lodge - Distance ± 30 km

Upon arrival at the international airport (Hosea Kutako Airport) you will collect your rental car and drive to Windhoek. Your first overnight will be at the Arebush Lodge. You are booked for an afternoon big cats experience 30 km outside Windhoek which includes a sundowner. You will experience the feeding of lions, leopard and cheetahs. After the excursion you drive back to Windhoek and overnight at the Arebush lodge.

• 1x overnight at Arebusch Lodge on bed and breakfast basis

Established in 1993, Arebbusch Travel Lodge is a privately owned and operated Rest Camp in Windhoek that offers a variety of quality accommodation at affordable prices in a clean, safe and natural setting.
Situated on the banks of the dry Arebbusch River, the lodge nestles in natural surroundings yet is still within Windhoek's municipal limits, far from the hustle and bustle of central city life, yet minutes away from the capital's shopping centers and attractions.

Day 2+3 - Sossusvlei Desert Camp - Distance ± 350 km

It is safe to walk freely on the premises provided that contact with wild animals, snakes, scorpions and other reptiles is avoided. Should you encounter such an animal or reptile, stand still or back off slowly - avoid sudden movements and noise. Most times the animal is more scared than you are and attacks and bites are normally a result of intended self-defence.

When leaving the immediate surrounds of the Camp towards the hill, please follow the demarcated route only which commences at the main parking area. This activity is done at own risk.

The neighbouring Sossusvlei Lodge Adventure Centre provides various planned activities of discovery into the Sossusvlei area while understanding and respecting the needs of guests for an independent and private style of travel.

"Sossusvlei Lodge Adventure Centre - the product to suit all and those who have already 'been there and done that' and who are looking for excellent service and something different.."

Experience the desert beauty from a bird's eye view in a hot air balloon or by aircraft. Take a guided drive through scenic natural beauty in a custom built and comfortable all-terrain vehicle on the 40 000ha Taleni Africa private nature reserve. Partake in an exhilarating guided quad bike excursion on specially laid out trails and really get close to nature.


General Info: Sossusvlei is generally regarded as one of the most spectacular landscapes in Namibia. The ‘vlei’ itself is situated at the point where the Tsauchab River dams up at the foot of a spectacular series of sand dunes, its route to the sea blocked. The sand that makes up these massive dunes, amongst the biggest in the world, was carried here by the east winds from central Namibia and owe their distinctive overall colour to the presence of iron oxide, with streaks of black contributed by magnetite . To give you an idea where Sossusvlei is: You may enter the gate to Sossusvlei upon sun rise and still have to travel 63km to reach the well known “Sossusvlei” and “Deadvlei”.
Sesriem Canyon, on the Tsauchab River, gets its name from the days when the early travelers needed to draw water from the river in the canyon and, because of its depth, tied six leather thongs together, fastened a bucket to the end and lowered it to the pools below. In Afrikaans “ses is six and “riem” is the name for the leather thongs; hence Sesriem

Day 4+5 - Alte Brücke Resort - Distance ± 350 km

• 2x overnight at Anib Lodge on bed and breakfast basis

Alte Brücke Resort is situated within walking distance of the beach, near the Swakopmund Aquarium and one of the most popular resorts on the coast. Optional activity: 3½ hours catamaran cruise. Take close up pictures of pelican being fed in flight, Cuddle with a seal and enjoy dolphins occasionally jumping up and leaping along the catamaran. Drinks will be served all the time. Before you disembark you will be spoiled with fresh Walvis Bay oysters and sparkling wine as well as a tasty snack platter.

Day 6 - Khorixas Rest Camp - Distance ± 300 km

The camp provides everything that the weary traveller needs to recharge his batteries, including a swimming pool, à la Carte restaurant and comfortable chalets. 38 Bungalows, 50 Camping/Caravan sites Swimming pool and Curio Kiosk.

General Info.: On your way to the Etosha National Park, visit the Twyfelfontein area which consists of the Rock paintings, pieces of the Peatrified” forest” and rockformation called orgal pipes, some Welwitschia plants are also to be seen. Welwitschia mirabilis in the Namib Desert of southwestern Africa. The two strap-shaped leaves have been shredded after many decades of thrashing in the desert wind. The leaves arise from a massive woody crown or trunk (caudex) in the center. it only grows in a remote region of southwestern Africa in the Namib and Mossamedes Deserts. Welwitschias are extraordinary plants and certainly rank among the top ten list of "most bizarre plants on earth."

Day 7+8 - Okaukuejo - Distance ± 440 km

Leave early after breakfast as you will have the possibility to visit the Living Damara Museum and Himbas at Gelbingen Safaris – this is optional and not included in the price.

Should you wish to drive straight to Okaukuejo – you will save on driving distance which will be 245 km from Khorixas Restcamo to Okaukuejo ;


•1x overnight at Okaukuejo bed and breakfast basis

Okaukuejo restcamp is the largest of the three camps (the others are Halali and Namutoni) in Etosha. The camp is located 17km from Anderson Gate which is one of the main entrances to Etosha. Okaukuejo Resort is the oldest camp in Etosha. Okaukuejo restcamp offers all the facilities that you need. There is a shop, a curio shop, post office, restaurant, swimming pool, filling station and even an Internet café. The shop sells basic food items and drinks and is reasonably well stocked. If you're planning on braaing in Etosha and you can bring meat with you from outside the park then that would be your best option. The shop sells meat but the choice you have is limited and the quality is mediocre. ………the main attraction of Okaukuejo restcamp is the waterhole. For viewing wildlife in the daytime as well as at night it is probably one of the best, if not the best, waterhole in a national park in Southern Africa. In the daytime you will always see lots of general wildlife at the waterhole as it is the main source of water in the Okaukuejo area. At night you have an almost 100% chance to see black rhinoceros drinking at the waterhole.

General Info: The Damara Living Museum is a community project of a village nearby to preserver the original traditions and way of life of the Damara people, in showing it to the world learning about the Damara people from the past and the here and now.

The Himba are semi-nomadic pastoralists who live in Kaokoland which is in the Northwest of Namibia. The area is very rugged, dry, remote and mountainous. The Himba live by herding sheep, goats and some cattle and they move location several times a year to graze their livestock. The Himba are descendents of the Herero and still speak the same language. Their houses are just simple cone-shaped structures made with saplings covered in mud and dung. The Himba maintain their traditional beliefs including ancestor worship and rituals concerning sacred fire (okoruwo) which is considered an important link between the living and the dead.

Day 9 - Arebusch Lodge - Distance ± 530 km

You have enough time to do a short game drive after breakfast before you exit the Etosha National Park. The last town before you arrive at Windhoek will be Okahandja.

The town Okahandja is also an important centre for woodcarvers from the north, who sell their carvings at the craft markets on a co-operative basis, next to the main road at both entrances to Okahandja. This is a good place to pick up that special souvenir or gift to take home. Driving time from Okaukuejo to Windhoek is about 5-6 hours


• 1x overnight at Arebusch Lodge on bed and breakfast basis

Day 10 Distance ± 30 km

You have the whole morning available to explore the city. At about 11h30 you need to be on your way to the Hoesea Kutako airport . Return vehicle at the Airport.

Costing:

Price excluding car rental: N$ 10,435.00 per person single
Price including car rental: N$ 15, 695.00 per person single

Included:

Excluded:
• Personal insurance
• Entrance or park fees
• Meals and drinks not stipulated above
• Activities not stipulated above

Included in car Rental :
• 10 days sedan
• Unlimited mileage

• Super cover insurance

• Second spare tyre

Please Note:
• Prices subject to change due to availability at time of reservation.
• Route directions and more details which refer to the itinerary will be provided once you have decided on a specific package.

Itinerary prepared by:
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