What words can you use to describe a country so stunning that it leaves you speechless? Namibia is a country beyond all expectations. It will leave you speechless while driving on roads that seem to be with no ending. Namibia is one of the least populated places on earth. You will find the world’s highest sand dune and the deepest canyon in Africa. Explore the oldest desert alive and embrace the silence of the desert. This is truly a trip you always will remember.
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Sample Itinerary
You will arrive in Windhoek which is the capital city of Namibia. A driver will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel for the night. Enjoy and relax after a long flight.
Enjoy a nice breakfast on the terrace before heading off to the airport, your flight will take you to Kuala Desert Lodge. This magnificent lodge is hidden at the foot of the majestic Sossusvlei Dunes and offers a private entrance to Namib Naukluft Park. From the lodge you have a magnificent view of the famous red sand dunes, mountainous scenery and large open plains. This is the only reserve with direct access to Sossusvlei through its own private gate.
Activities includes private trips to Sossusvlei, scenic nature walks and a gave drive to explore the fascinating flora and fauna of the desert. At extra cost, it is also possible to experience the area by horse, hot air balloon or a environmentally sensitive guided four-wheeled tour. You will meet animals like springbok, gemsbok, ostrich, bat-eared fox and aardwolf, animals that are extraordinary in these rugged conditions. These adventurous will leave you with overwhelming impressions of the magnitude, loneliness and serenity of the Namibian desert.
Today it is time to travel to Swakopmund. This town is located between the Atlantic and the Namib desert and has its architectural roots deep in the namib-German history.
Enjoy days at the beach and make excursions to an oyster farm or if you feel more adventurous, try out sand boarding.
After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to Swakopmund and travel by flight to Damaraland Camp. The camp is located in one of the most unspoilt wilderness areas in Namibia. Located on the north side of the Huab River Valley, with sensational views of the surrounding desert plain, old valleys and floating peaks of the Brandberg Mountains.
The natural cycle of rain dictates the seasonal movement of wild animals along the Huab River. The Huab River flows only once or twice a year during the short rainy season.
When at game drive, Gemsbok, larger kudu, springbok and sometimes lion, cheetah and black rhino can be spotted as well as interesting flora. Euphorbias and Shepherd’s Trees can be seen on you drive towards Africa’s most famous stone paintings, including the famous Twyfelfontein etchings.
Proceed your travel to Ongava Lodge. The lodge is located in the privately owned Ongava Game Reserve along the southern border of Etosha National Park. Located near the top of a hill at the foot of Ondundozonanandana range, the viewpoint is beautiful and overlooks a well-known water hole and endless plains.
Fresh air, filled with bird song and a corus of the lion’s roar is just a short explenation of this spectacular Ongava experience. Track rhinos on foot and go for a game drive in the famous Etosha National Park.
Evenings will be spent around a bonfire while watching some of the world’s most illusory and endangered animals drinking at the lighted water hole.
Thank you Namibia for this time!
Trip details
Ecorating: 3.5
Season: All year but it gets colder June-August. May also be very hot in December / January.
Airport: Windhoek (WDH)
Length: 10 nights
Included: Full board at the safari groceries and breakfast at the hotel in Windhoek and Swakopmund, all activities in the program, transfer to and from the airport.
Not included: International flights, insurance, drinks, activities and meals outside the program, visa, vaccination.
Good to know about Namibia:
Mobile networks and email: Email and internet access are available at the hotels but do not expect it to work out in the bush.
Visa: The Government of Namibia allows citizens of specific countries and territories to travel to Namibia for tourism or business purposes for three months with an ordinary passport, and diplomatic and service passports without having to obtain a visa. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months. EU citizens, US and UK citizens do not need a visa. For other nationalities, please check with the Namibian embassy in your country.
Time zone: GMT + 1
Vaccinations: Learn more about what vaccinations you need here
Local Currency: Namibian Dollars
Weather: Weather Namibia
Water: Clean water is available at the camp.
Security: Safe
More information at: Travel advice
Ecorating: 3.5
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Damaraland Camp: Damaraland Camp is the successful result of a partnership between Wilderness Safaris and Torra Conservancy, and has been an inspiration for communities and nature conservationists throughout Africa. In addition, the camp has been built to be as environmentally friendly as possible, minimizing its environmental impact and continuing to express its 4C vision.
Community Partnership: Torra Conservancy
Wilderness Safaris and the Torra Society in Damaraland have formed a successful partnership with the community as their landlord. This has resulted in the conservation of 352,000 hectares. Deserted wilderness flourishes again and poaching has decreased.
Eco-camp: At Damaraland Camp traditional knowledge combined with new technology is used – the eco friendly sand bags has been used to build the walls of the camp as an example. Other sustainable produced biodegradable materials used include canvas, reed, rubber poles and grass roofs. Natural light and convection along with good insulation are useful for reducing energy absorption.
Green Operating System:
The camp is powered by a hybrid system, which combines a diesel-powered generator that charges a bank of batteries which, in turn, supplies a portion of the camp’s electricity via an inverter. Thanks to this, the generator only work for eight hours a day. In addition, each guest tent has its own small solar panel and inverter for driving LED lights as well as a solar powered geyser to provide warm water. Wastewater is treated in a groundwater sewage system, which ensures that the water is clean before it can enter its natural environment.
Pack for purpose: Wilderness Safaris has collaborated with Pack for a Purpose, an ideal organization that provides travellers with updated information about necessary deliveries for community based projects. Guests wishing to contribute can see the list of needs for Damaraland Camp’s community project on the Pack for a Purpose website.
Kuala Desert Lodge: 1996 Wilderness Safaris started a camp near the spectacular Sossusvlei. Since this site had been used for rearing, the wild animals that lived there remained. Today, with careful rehabilitation, the country and its wildlife are back to their former glory.
Kulala Wilderness Reserve:
A comprehensive program was invented to revive old land. The project removed all internal fences and cattle in hope to recover and regained the ecosystem of this area. Subsequently, the fence dividing Kulala Wilderness Reserve (KWR) and Namib Rand Nature Reserve were removed. Thanks to this initiative, there are no obstacles to wildlife movement.
Ongava Lodge:
This lodge is committed to protect and enjoy life in all its natural wonders. Restoring surrounding land and reintroducing the wilderness. Their goal is to share laughter together with guests and create a partnership regarding animal welfare that is crucial to our planet and the health of our souls.
Genuine. Basic. Ongava – Ecotourism for the next generation.
