Spend 16 nights in Namibia on this comprehensive trip that takes you to climb the highest dune in Namib Naukluft National Park, discover ancient rock paintings and engravings in Damaraland, see the Cape pelicans and flamingos in Walvis Bay, and visit the wonderful Etosha National park with its abundant game and vast open scenery.

Day 1

Starting from London Gatwick, your scheduled Air Namibia overnight flight will take you directly (and non-stop) to Windhoek, where you land early in the morning.

Day 2 Windhoek, Namibia

Upon arrival pick up your hire car and drive into Windhoek for your first nights stay. Spend your day taking in the quaint Bavarian architecture and enjoying the array of shops and cafés in this charming African city; it is a lovely place to spend a day whilst based at the central...

Heinitzburg Hotel (bed & breakfast)

Days 3-4 Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

After breakfast, it's a scenic 5-hours drive to the NamibRand Nature Reserve. This is one of Africa's largest private sanctuaries, which encompasses a great variety of stunning landscapes. Explore the huge dunes and vegetated inter-dune valleys with your expert guide for a great introduction to the desert whilst staying at the beautiful…

Wolwedans Dune Lodge (full board & activities)

Days 5-6 Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

It's barely an hours' drive through the desert to the Namib-Naukluft Park, but the environments here are strikingly different from those in the NamibRand. Be the first to head out at dawn to see the morning light on the world's largest dunes from the very conveniently located

Sossus Dune Lodge (half board)

Days 7-8 Swakopmund & Walvis Bay, Namibia

Your next 2-night stop is in the relaxing coastal town of Swakopmund. Here you'll find activities into both the desert and the sea: exciting dune-boarding, excellent fishing and some very gentle kayaking – to name but a few. Whilst in this lively historic town stay at the traditional and well run…

Hansa Hotel (bed & breakfast)

Days 9-10 Damaraland, Namibia

Drive for about 4 hours on the spectacular road to Damaraland, where imposing bare granite domes spring up from the gravel plains. From there, explore the fascinating rock paintings, engravings and other sights in this intriguing area. Venture out in your own car, or join optional guided activities offered by …

Mowani Mountain Camp (half board)

Days 11-12 Etosha National Park, Namibia

After about 3 hours' drive, stop for 2 nights at a private game reserve beside Etosha National Park. Here all your activities are guided by local experts. Explore with walks and game drives during the day, then return to the reserve for a night-drive before finally heading back to the luxury of…

Ongava Lodge (full board & activities)

Days 13-14 Etosha National Park, Namibia

For the next few nights, stay beside Eastern Etosha to explore a new side of this enormous park. Spend the day game viewing, stopping at a few of the waterholes to see what animals have congregated there to drink. Then as the evening draws in return to the luxury of…

Onguma Tented Camp (full board & activities)

Day 15 Central Highlands, Namibia

For your final night in Namibia, stay at a family-run farm that is home to the Africat conservation project. Walk or drive around the enormous property for a chance to see some of the big cats at close range and to learn a bit about the region's original people, before heading back to…

Okonjima Bush Camp (full board & activities)

Day 16

After Okonjima, it's a little over a 3-hour drive back to Windhoek Airport, perhaps stopping off on the way to take some last minute photos. Arrive at the airport in good time to drop your rental car and connect to your scheduled overnight flight back to the UK with Air Namibia.

Day 17

Arrive back in London Gatwick in the morning with plenty of time to make connections with other flights, or travel back to your home in the UK. With a minimal time difference between Namibia and the UK, there's seldom any real jet lag – at the end of such a magical holiday.

Cost of this trip
From	To	Cost
1-Jan-2008	14-Mar-2008	£3,407
15-Mar-2008	31-Mar-2008	£3,407
1-Apr-2008	15-Jun-2008	£3,071
16-Jun-2008	30-Jun-2008	£3,217
1-Jul-2008	15-Jul-2008	£3,565
16-Jul-2008	13-Aug-2008	£3,668
14-Aug-2008	31-Oct-2008	£3,554
1-Nov-2008	30-Nov-2008	£3,605
1-Dec-2008	11-Dec-2008	£3,489
Notes: • Upgrades to larger hired cars are easy to arrange; ask us for details. • The prices shown are per person sharing; call us for single person supplements. • Note that this itinerary follows a very similar route to the Caracal Itinerary, although the Caracal is rather less costly due to the accommodations used, and the meals and activities included.

This itinerary includes:
• Economy flights to and from London, plus UK and Namibian airport departure taxes.
• All your meals and activities as specified.
• A Group B hire car for the duration of your trip, to be picked up and dropped off at Windhoek Airport. This includes unlimited mileage.
• Our unique full 100% LDW insurance. Please note that this is only valid for drivers who are aged over 25 and under 75 years and who are resident in the EEC. (Alternative insurance arrangements are possible for others, although this alters the price of the itinerary slightly.)
• A comprehensive pack of maps and information covering the places that you'll be visiting.
• See the individual lodges for precise inclusions & exclusions
• A complementary copy of the Bradt Travel Guide to Namibia

This itinerary excludes:
• Petrol for your hired car.
• Park fees to enter any national park (unless on an organised prepaid trip arranged by a lodge).
• Tips and gratuities (which are optional).
• Any meals or activities not specified.
• See the individual lodges for precise inclusions & exclusions.


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