Jewels Of Namibia - Safari Expedition Tour

Waterberg Region – Etosha South – Damaraland – Swakopmund – Sossusvlei – Windhoek

Included:

9 nights’ accommodation as per the tour summary

All services as listed above

English-speaking guide

Suitable vehicle as above or similar, including fuel

Porterage

Water onboard the vehicle

Passenger liability insurance

Entrance fees and activities as listed above

15% VAT

Tourism levy

Excluded:

All other flights and flight-related taxes and levies

All expenses of a personal nature

All other activities, entry fees, and dinners

All other services not listed above

Travel insurance

Day 1: Otjiwa Safari Lodge, Waterberg Region

Waterberg Region

Situated just south of the renowned Etosha National Park, the Waterberg Region encompasses the magnificent Waterberg Plateau National Park and the farming districts from Outjo and Otjiwarongo in the west to Grootfontein and Tsumeb in the east. Tranquil, vast, and breathtakingly beautiful, the Waterberg Region is known for its natural attractions, including undulating bushveld hills, deep gorges, clear streams, and striking mountains.

The area features many game reserves that are home to an array of wildlife, including endangered roan and sable antelope, rhino, blue wildebeest, Cape vulture, and more. Visitors can look forward to hiking through spectacular landscapes, enjoying safaris on the Waterberg Plateau, and immersing themselves in local Herero culture.

Day Itinerary:

On arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport, the group is met by a language guide who will brief them about the tour before driving via Windhoek to Otjiwarongo. On the way, you will stop in Okahandja to visit a local craft market.

Overnight: Otjiwa Safari Lodge

Otjiwa is one of the most diverse Namibian destinations, not only a stopover en route to the world-famous Etosha National Park and Damara or Kaokoland in the west or the Waterberg Plateau in the east. Otjiwa Safari Lodge offers much more than the unique and fragile nature that varies from savannah to acacia forest. Otjiwa supports the welfare of endangered species, rare antelope, and a tremendous variety of birdlife.

Day visitors are welcome to enjoy game drives, angling, canoeing, mountain biking, stargazing, hiking, swimming, and rhino tracking. Otjiwa is also ideal for romantic weddings, team-building events, corporate functions, and conferences. The onsite restaurant serves gourmet dishes and a variety of excellent home-style Namibian meats.

Activities

Morning: Okahandja Craft Market (South)

Optional / Morning: Okonjima Nature Reserve

Basis

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 2: Etosha Safari Camp, Etosha South

Etosha South

Located just south of the boundary of Etosha National Park in northwestern Namibia, Etosha South provides access to the park via Andersson’s Gate. The region is home to luxury lodges and reserves, and visitors can spot lions, giraffes, elephants, rhinos, and many species of plains game.

Activities include game drives, rhino tracking, guided walks, and sunset viewing.

Day Itinerary:

After breakfast, drive to Etosha National Park. Before the park gate, visit a Traditional Himba Village. Later in the afternoon, enter the park for your first game drive.

Overnight: Etosha Safari Camp

Etosha Safari Camp is located 10 km south of Andersson Gate on the C38. Enjoy music at the Oshebeena Bar and stay in chalets shaded by mopane trees.

Activities

Morning: Omapha Himba Village

Afternoon: Etosha Game Drive

Basis

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 3: Etosha Safari Camp, Etosha South

Day Itinerary

A full-day game drive in open-sided 4x4 vehicles, visiting various waterholes and the Etosha Pan.

Activities

Morning: Etosha Game Drive

Basis

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 4: Damara Mopane Lodge, Damaraland

Damaraland

This vast desert landscape is known for its dramatic beauty—ancient valleys, open plains, and rugged rock formations. Major attractions include Spitzkoppe, Brandberg, Twyfelfontein, Vingerklip, and the Petrified Forest.

Day Itinerary

After breakfast, depart Etosha and drive to Damaraland, Namibia’s geological treasure. Visit the Petrified Forest and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Twyfelfontein.

Overnight: Damara Mopane Lodge

Located 20 km east of Khorixas, this lodge is built in a labyrinth design, with each chalet featuring a small vegetable garden.

Activities

Morning: Petrified Forest

Afternoon: Twyfelfontein Rock Art

Optional: Damara Living Museum

Basis

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 5: Swakopmund Sands Hotel, Swakopmund

Swakopmund

This charming coastal town blends German colonial heritage with Namibian culture. It is known for adventure activities such as quad biking, desert tours, paragliding, and sightseeing.

Day Itinerary

Depart for Swakopmund via Uis and stop at Cape Cross Seal Colony. Arrive in the afternoon.

Overnight: Swakopmund Sands Hotel

Just minutes from the Jetty and Tug restaurants, equipped with modern comforts and amenities.

Activities

Afternoon: Cape Cross Seal Colony

Optional: Sossusfly Scenic Flight

Basis

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 6: Swakopmund Sands Hotel, Swakopmund

A full day at leisure with multiple optional activities:

Optional Activities

Catamaran Charters

Sandwich Harbour

Living Desert Tour

Desert Explorers Quad Biking (2-hour tour)

Basis

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 7: Namib Desert Lodge, Sossusvlei

Sossusvlei

Home to towering red dunes and iconic salt pans such as Deadvlei, Sossusvlei is one of Africa’s most photographed landscapes.

Day Itinerary

Drive via the scenic route through Namib-Naukluft Park to Sossusvlei.

Overnight: Namib Desert Lodge

Set below fossilised dunes with 65 rooms and two pools.

Activities:

Welwitschia

Moon Landscape

Kuiseb Pass

Recommended Lunch: Solitaire

Basis

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 8: Namib Desert Lodge, Sossusvlei

Day Itinerary:

Early departure to explore Sossusvlei, Dune 45, Deadvlei, and Sesriem Canyon.

Activities:

Morning: Dune 45

Morning: Deadvlei

Afternoon: Sesriem Canyon

Basis

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 9: Windhoek Country Club Resort & Casino, Windhoek

Windhoek

Namibia's capital blends modern city life with German colonial architecture. Key attractions include the Christuskirche, Alte Feste, and the Supreme Court.

Day Itinerary:

Drive back to Windhoek and enjoy a city and township tour.

Overnight: Windhoek Country Club Resort

A luxury resort offering comfort, entertainment, golf, a casino, and leisure facilities.

Activity:

Afternoon: Windhoek City Tour

Basis

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 10: End of Itinerary

Day Itinerary:

Bid farewell to your guide at Hosea Kutako International Airport and depart for home.

Basis

Bed and Breakfast