Self drive - Itinerary
9 night’s - 10 day’s Namibia North (Code: 910 SNN/L)
Luxury lodge accommodation Safari
Highlights ? Animals (Antelopes, cats) and landscape

N$15,200.00 per person sharing
This tour can be combined with the southern route 7 night’s - 8 day’s Namibia South (Code:78 SNS/L)

Day 1: Okapuka Ranch- Distance 60km

Blending in with the surrounding bush, was the main focus of 18 thatch roofed rooms, set along the edge of the park, while spacious comfort was another.Okapuka lodge is situated only 30kms north of Windhoek, and is an ideal overnight stop for those arriving or departing from the Windhoek International Airport. It is also a great place to relax and offers a wonderful opportunity to see big cats close up on their daily viewing and lion feeding, as well as viewing many species of antelope in their natural environment.

• Facilities: Ensuite bathroom/ toilet, telephone, coffee making facilities, bar fridge and open terrace.
• Activities: game drive, lion feeding




*1xOvernight at Okapuka Game Ranch on lunch, dinner,bed and Breakfast basis

Day 2: Erindi Private game reserve Distance 170km

Erindi Ranch offers you five star African Experience. With a difference far away in Africa, a country exists where it is still possible to wander in a landscape that contains many more creatures than people. Erindi, translated as "The Place of Water" in local Herero. Do you want to experience the real world of African wildlife, see animal habits never seen before, relax in pristine wilderness, and at the same time have fun doing so?
De-stress, get reconnected with nature, or just need a break from a mundane lifestyle? The experience is set on 71 000 ha of pristine wilderness with varied landscapes in a malaria-free area, from mountains to savannah to open grassland right in the heart of Namibia: Erindi Private Game Reserve is situated in the triangle between Okahandja, Otjiwarongo and Omaruru.
The pure tranquility, abundant wildlife and distant horizons with awesome sunsets will sweep you off your feet. The land is teeming with game Erindi is proud to offer visitors the opportunity to view rare and endangered species like the spotted African Wild Dog, Black & White Rhino. Cheetah, Leopard, Lion, Hippopotamus, Crocodile, Giraffe just to mention a few.

•  Facilities:
•  Activities: game drive, lion feeding



*1xOvernight at Erindi Private Game ranch on Lunch ,Dinner ,Bed and Breakfast

Day 3: Okonjima Distance +-120km

Each exclusive chalet enjoys complete privacy, and is a unique combination of earthy ochre walls and khaki-green canvas, under a thatched roof. This unique camp, 3km from Main Camp, is situated on the edge of a wilderness area.
Each EXCLUSIVE chalet enjoys complete privacy and is a combination of earthy, ochre walls and khaki-green canvas, under a thatched roof.
Each chalet is equipped with queen and a ¾ bed. All chalets are between 80m – 100m apart from each other. For those who wish to feel the closeness of nature, the front 180º of canvas panelling may be rolled up, inviting visitors to enjoy their own ‘bushveld' vista.

•  Facilities: mini-bar, safe, kettle for that early morning cup of tea or coffee and a telephone.

• Activities: leopard viewing .

• 1 x overnight at Okonjima on brunch, dinner bed and breakfast basis

Day 4+5 Grootberg lodge Distance +- 345km

Grootberg Lodge is located on a large private concession in the remote northwest of Namibia. Perched on the edge of the Grootberg Plateau, it probably has the most spectacular views of any lodge in Namibia! Elephant tracking This is one of our most popular activities. A guide with a tracker will take you out into the surrounding farms in search of the elusive desert elephants, giving one also the opportunity to appreciate the life style of the local people.

• Facility:
• Activity: visits to a Himba village, and tracking of desert-adapted elephants,


• 2 x overnight at Grootberg Lodge on lunch, dinner, bed and breakfast basis

Day 6+7+8 Swakopmund Hotel + Entertainment Center Distance +- 480km

Swakopmund, known as Swakop, is situated on the coast of Namibia, and is surrounded by the Namib Desert, which is said to be the oldest desert in the world.
Swakop is the country's biggest coastal town and a mecca for Namibians on holiday. Swakopmund was founded two years later than Windhoek, in 1892, by Captain Curt von Francois as the main harbour of German South West Africa. Increased traffic between Germany and its colony necessitated establishing of own port as Walvis Bay, located 33 kilometres south, was already in British possession.
The choice fell on Swakopmund where water could be found and because other sites checked (including Cape Cross) were unsuitable. The Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre is a centrally positioned four-star hotel. It is built in and around the old Station Building in Swakopmund and dates back to 1901. After extensive renovations, it has been restored to its former Victorian glory, and has been opened as one of the towns premier hotel's since the end of 1994. The hotel boast of it's 'combined architectural beauty with first-world comfort

• Restaurant, swimmingpool, laundry, en-suite rooms, TV, coffe/tea, safe
• Activity: Catamaran cruise, sandwich harbour 4x4 trip, living desert tour, quad biking, fishing, skydiving.


• 3 x overnight at Swakopmund Hotel+Entertainmen Center on bed and breakfast basis

Day 7:
Activity with Pelican Tours which includes a morning cruise on the Catamaran combined with an afternoon Sandwich Harbour 4x4 trip. This full day excursion includes all your drinks and lunch with afternoon snack. Marine cruise: As you set out to explore the intriguing Atlantic, Pelicans follow the catamaran while being handfed in flight.
Cormorants and seagulls also try to snap away a fish. While cruising along the ever growing peninsula you could encounter leaping dolphins in front of the vessel. The three most common type dolphins are Heavyside, Dusky & Bottlenose. You have the opportunity to make personal contact with one or other seal that jump on board.
Refreshments, sparkling wine with fresh Walvis Bay Oysters and light lunch will be served. Sandwich Harbour 4x4: A thrilling dune drive awaits you and you could be fortunate enough to see springbuck, ostrich and jackals along the way. Besides the pristine dune landscapes, your guide will enlighten you to the history of the fragile eco-system on the Namib Desert having endured arid or semi-arid conditions for at least 55 million years. It is considered to be the oldest desert in the world after the Atacama Desert in Chile



Day 8:
The Living Desert Tour, originally developed by Tommy himself, is a unique 4x4 adventure drive through the dunes outside Swakopmund, Namibia. Just the drive in the dunes is an amazing experience, but Tommy will show you a lot more than sand. The tour takes you from the vegetated, life-rich eastern side of the dunes, right through the dunes to the Atlantic Ocean on the western side of the dune belt.
Tommy introduces you to some of the fascinating, hidden life in this apparently barren landscape that is part of the Namib Desert. Here you can find creatures endemic to the Namib: the sidewinder (Peringuey's Adder), the Palmato Gecko with its transparent skin and beautiful colours - we dig into the dune side to find this nocturnal desert-dweller. We track the large Namaqua Chameleon, and watch it enjoy brunch. Then it's a dash to catch the swift sand-diving lizard.

Day 9: Safari Court Distance +- 350km

After breakfast the return route back to Windhoek will be the last stretch on this tour. By passing the small town Okahandja soveniers can be bought at the wood carving market in Okahandja. You can buy just about anything wooden here from attractive polished fruit bowls to carved animals and even canoes.

For all who enjoy the more refined milieu, this spectacular four-star hotel caters for the aesthetically appreciating guest. 215 luxuriously appointed rooms and suites accommodate guests in a peaceful surrounding. • Facilities: Swimming pool, laundry faculities, safe and coffe/tea in room, room service.



1 x Overnight at Safari Court (luxury rooms) on bed and breakfast basis

Day 10 Distance +- 35km

Drop off rental car at International Airport

Costing:

N$15,200.00 per person sharing
N$18,200.00 per person single

Included:
• Accommodation, meals and activities
• One extra day can be added on day of arrival

Excluded:
• Personal insurance
• Entrance or park fees
• Everything not mentioned above

Please note:
• Travel documents consists of original documents e.g. Itinerary with route direction, vouchers, map and stationary.
• You are welcome to request changes to be made without extra charges involved. This is your tour and I gladly would meet your needs and expectations.

Itinerary prepared by:
PO Box 100, Windhoek, Namibia
Tel: +264 61 – 2855724
Fax: +264 61 – 225430
Mobile:+ 264 81 242 1502
Email: Isolde@trip.com.na
        Piet@trip.com.na
Contact Person: Isolde or Piet

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