18 days -> Fascinating Namibia   (code 50)

Fall in love with Namibia. Hardly another country finds its way into your heart as fast as Namibia does. Fantastic nature in all its facets, the ease of travel and above all, the comfortable and friendly hospitality of this land and its habitants conquer our hearts. Those who have been here before will want to come again. We will take you on a round trip to many beautiful sights, not nearly all of them, to world-famous places as well as to less known

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The stages are well chosen - so that we have only 4 - 5 hours of driving each day - through the grandiose nature of the land. Surely not too much.

With this tour we pay special attention to our camps. On the farms we will enjoy the comfortable accommodation and gain insight in rural life. A campfire in the evening, under an ever-clear sky shows us a sea of stars as you’ve never seen before. We have good food like barbecue with steaks and game or the typical African “Potje”. You can undertake both - short and longer hikes. A restful holiday.

Day 1

Day of arrival in Windhoek. We stay at the Arebbusch Travel Lodge. This lodge is a combined camping and chalet plant with a restaurant and a small swimming pool, some kilometers outside the town

Depending on your arrival time you can visit Windhoek or relax on the camp site.

Day 2

We leave Windhoek to Okahandja. There we visit the craftsman market.

Drive along tarred roads and tracks to the dinosaur foot prints at the Etjo Mountain.

Camping on a small guest farm, just 5 minutes away from the dio tracks..

Guided excursion to the fossilized dinosaur tracks by the owner (1.5 hours)

Day 3

Travel through the Waterberg Plateau Park, passing Mount Etjo

Our camp is on a wonderfully situated ostrich farm in the Ngarangombe natural reserve. A big garden, tents on patch of grass, a swimming pool and a stunning few over the landscape. In the evening we might see antelopes at the nearby waterhole. A paradise for relaxing!

Our first “braii” with steaks from Kudu and Springbok. A open fire, some beer or the excellent South African wine. Delicious!

Day 4

Visit of the "Hoba Meteorite". The largest iron ore meteorite that ever fell from the sky (50 tons).

Tsumeb, a beautiful small city with a long German tradition.

Visit of the mining museum.

Ojikoto Crater Lake, surrounded by myths

Our campsite is near the Etosha Park.

Days 5

The Etosha National Park. Almost all of Africa's animal kingdom is here in one big park. Already early in the morning we drive into the park to watch the animals at the water holes. Today we will visit the eastern part of the park. Nearly all of the animal kingdom can be found

Day 6

After packing our bags, we start the crossing of the park. From our high seats we have a magnificent view on both sides. Big herds of springboks and zebras, gnus, kudus, cow antelopes, elephants, giraffes and and and…..

In the afternoon we come to the part of the park where we might see lion.

Just before closing time we leave the park to the nearby Etosha Safari Camp.

We have dinner at the restaurant (buffet).

Day 7

Visit to Outjo, a friendly little town. Here we find a post office, shops, internet, cheap souvenir shops and a delicious bakery. All we need.

Through the Fransfontein Mountains to the „Petrified Forest“; fossilized trees from a primeval forest that existed approx. 300 million years ago.

The "Xaragu Camp" is our next accommodation, beautifully located surrounded by mountains and close to Twyfelfontein.

Day 8

The rock art engravings and paintings of Twyfelfontein , estimated age:1000 to 10000 years - "Burnt Mountain"

The "Organ Pipes" - a geological rarity

On small tracks through the Damaraland. Not far from the Brandberg massif we drive through a really stunning landscape. and through the dry river bed of the Ugab river. Fresh elephant dung shows us that elephants are living here.

We camp on the ground of of the beautiful Brandberg White Lady Lodge (swimming pool)

Day 9

The Spitzkoppe, the Matterhorn of Namibia, is one of the top regions of the country in terms of landscapes. We will be arriving already shortly after midday.

Hiking in a fantastic mountain landscape.

Day 10

Drive to the Atlantic. We visit the large seal colony near Cape Cross (up to 100.000 animals). An exciting experience.

Hentieesbay has a gorgeous beach. From the promenade you can walk down the sand dunes to the 50 feet deeper beach. Here it is extremely windy!

Through the National West Coast Park we hide towards Swakopmund. We stay on a lovely camp ground 12 kilometers out of town - and that means out of the fog zone.

Days 11 & 12

"Martin Luther" legendary steed of steel close to Swakopmund

Swakopmund. This is probably Namibia's most beautiful city with many places of interest. Two days of experiences and relaxation. Absolutly worth to visit: The museum, the mineral museum and the snake park.

Numerous other leisure activities (optional). A boat trip to the whales, hot air balloon rides or quad biking in the dunes around the city. Skiing and sliding on the dunes. Absolutely great!

Day 13

A gorgeous drive along "Longbeach" towards Walfisbay. On the left hand are enormous sand dunes and right hand we have a fantastic view over the Atlantic

On a gravel road through the Naukluft Park to the Hakos Mountains. Our guest farm, secluded in the mountains, offers beside numerous animals and a pool a fantastic view on the mountains. Absolutely unique: The hot water shower comes out of a rock!

Day 14

Drive over the Gaub Pass. The most varied geological formations can be seen, colored from black to brick red.

We camp not far from Sesrim on a beautiful campsite with swimmingpool. Exciting: the sunset.

Day 15

It is still darkness, when we start to watch the sunrise on Dune 45. An incredible spectacle!

Dunes of Sossusvlei

Visit of the Sesrim Canyon. A little "Grand Canyon". You can go down and walk in the canyon.

Camping on the same place like the previous day

Day 16

Lake Oanob resort near Rehoboth is a paradise on earth. The Resort is directly at the bank of the lake Oanob. An excellent place for hiking, paddling, swimming or just relaxing.

Day 17

We arrive in Windhoek at noon. Enough time for a last sight seeing tour in the afternoon. We stay on the same camp site like at the beginning of the trip.

Day 18

Return flight. Most of the flights leave in the early afternoon.

We are already at the starting point/destination two days before as well as two days after the trip. Thus, you can choose your arrival and departure dates individually.

Our price includes:

• All camping fees
• Entrance fee for the dinosaur foot prints
• Entrance fee for Hoba meteorite
• Entrance fee for Museum in Tsumeb
• Entrance fee for Ojikoto Lake
• Entrance fee into Ethosha-Nationalpark (2 Days)
• Entrance fee for the rock art engravings and paintings of Twyfelfontein
• Entrance fee for the „Petrified Forest”
• Entrance fee for Cape Cross
• Entrance fee for Namib Naukluft Park (Soussuvlei)
• Dinner in the Etosha Safari Camp (buffet)
• 13 x 3 meals a day
• 5 x 2 meals a day (breakfast / and lunch or dinner) On the days where we serve just 2 meals you are free to help yourself with a snack from our kitty (sausage, cheese, canned fish and fruits and vegetable)

Not included:

• Flights
• Taxi fees
• Optional excursions (e.g. sightseeing flights)
• Drinks (soft drinks / alcohol)
• Group outings to the restaurant
• Tips (for local guides)

Visa information

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