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15 days Namibian Classic

Day 1 & 2  Windhoek / Kalahari Desert

Head south from Windhoek through desert shrub savannah to the Mariental, and then to the fringes of the Kalahari Desert. A beautiful area for photography, especially in the late afternoon and early morning.

Guided & self-drive option:
Auob Lodge, dinner & breakfast included

Day 2 & 3  Namib Desert / Sossusvlei

From the Kalahari, travel west to the Namib Desert where a full day is set aside in this area. The highlight will be the visit to the Sossusvlei Dunes area where half a day will be spent on photography, dune climbing, visit Dead Pan as well Dune 45. The late afternoon is set aside to visit the enchanting Sesriem Gorge and Elim dune for sunset.

Guided & self-drive option:
Desert Homestead, dinner & breakfast included

Day 4 & 5  Swakopmund / Kuiseb Canyon / Walvis Bay

Travel west through desert gravel plains, via the stunning Kuiseb Canyon and Moonlandscape to Swakopmund situated on the Skeleton Coast. Time is set-aside for a morning visit to Walvis Bay, home to a wide variety of bird species such as flamingo, pelican and numerous waders. Optional extra activities whilst at Swakopmund include scenic flights, dolphin cruise, dune boarding, 4X4 quad biking and lots more.

Guided & self-drive option:
Europahof Hotel, breakfast included

Day 6  Twyfelfontein / Cape Cross

Travel north along the Skeleton Coast to Cape Cross where a breeding colony of Cape Fur seals (80000-100000) can be seen. From here, along gravel roads through open plains changing to granite hill formations to Camp X'Aragu campsite in Damaraland.

Guided & self-drive option:
Xaragu tented chalets, dinner & breakfast included

Day 7 & 8  Etendeka / Desert adapted elephants / Damaraland

Morning visit to the Twyfelfontein rock engravings and bushman paintings before heading north-west via the "back-route" to Palmwag Lodge concession area. This road goes through open plains, dune fields as well as mountain areas with a good opportunity to see the desert adapted elephants and other animals such as mountain zebra, giraffe, springbok and ostrich. Spend a full day here for a morning Crystal Hike and the afternoon on a game drive.

Guided & self-drive option:
Etendeka Mountain Camp, dinner & breakfast included

Day 9  Opuwo / Himba Tribes

Today we head north to the frontier town of Opuwo, a Herero word meaning, "all finished" or "no more"! Visit a number of traditional Himba villages this afternoon as well as tomorrow morning!

Guided & self-drive option:
Ohakane Lodge, dinner & breakfast included

Day 10  West Etosha

Drive south to the western edge of the Etosha National Park. A game drive at the lodge is planned for this afternoon.

Guided & self-drive option:
Hobatere lodge, dinner & breakfast included

Day 11, 12 & 13  Etosha National Park

We enter Etosha at the western Otjivasando gate, closed to the public (we obtain a special permit for this area) and head east to Okaukuejo. Along the way, stop over at numerous waterholes for game viewing. Enjoy the floodlit waterhole at Okaukuejo where there is an excellent chance to see the black rhino drinking at night. These days will be spent in Etosha on morning and afternoon game drives and visiting numerous waterholes.

Day 11 Guided option:
Etosha rooms / bungalows, dinner & breakfast included

Day 11 Self-drive option:
Etosha rooms / bungalows, no meals included

Day 12 & 13 Guided & self-drive option:
Onguma Bush Camp, dinner & breakfast included

Day 14  Otjiwarongo / Waterberg Plateau

Exit Etosha at the eastern gate and head south to Otjiwarongo arriving at the Waterberg Plateau in the afternoon

Guided & self-drive option:
Waterberg Wilderness Lodge, dinner & breakfast included

Day 15  Windhoek

Depart after breakfast and head south to Okahandja (wood carving market) and then on to Windhoek and transfer to the airport where the safari will end (breakfast).

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