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Namibian Andersson's Africa Safari
Summary of Itinerary
Days 1
Windhoek
Days 2
Waterberg Plateau
Days 3
Omboroko Mountain
Days 4
Etosha
Days 5
Etosha
Days 6
Etosha
Days 7
Damaraland
Days 8
Damaraland
Days 9
Swakopmund
Days 10
Swakopmund
Days 11
Sossusvlei
Days 12
Namib Desert
Days 13
Namib Naukluft
Days 14
End of Safari
(also operates in the reverse direction)
Namibian Safaris
Namibian Andersson's Africa Safari
13 night / 14 day Safari
Seven nights exclusive fully serviced wilderness camping
Three lodge and three hotel overnights
Air-conditioned 4x4 safari vehicles
Delicious bush cuisine (all meals and drinks included)
Guide, chef and five camp/backup staff
Maximum seven guests – guaranteed window seat
Namibian safari par excellence:
Experience the heart of Namibia – walking in the Waterberg, the game rich Etosha National Park, the magnificent Namib Desert, Damaraland, and the Namib-Naukluft National Park – on this exhilarating 14-day luxurious camping and lodge-accommodated safari.
Guides and Staff
Discover wild Africa with professional guides, who lead the safaris throughout. The guides are rigorously trained and exceptionally experienced, with unmatched wildlife tracking skills.
Guests are offered an incomparable personal, informative, interpretive and memorable experience of the African wilderness. The guides are also passionately committed to the conservation of Africa’s wild places and to the safety of our guests.
Each safari is accompanied by trained backup staff who ensure that camp is set up before guests arrive. We are licensed as safari professionals and, with our ongoing training programmes, will offer you safety, security and consummate professionalism throughout your African safari. We have exclusive camping rights in wilderness campsites, and ensure that we leave behind only the lightest of footprints.
We also have professional support staff and offices in Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls, further ensuring the safety and comfort of our guests.
Inclusions / Exclusions
Rates Include:
Emergency evacuation: medical care, repatriation
Game drives and activities as per itinerary
Non-alcoholic drinks
Charter flight as per itinerary
Wine with evening meal(s).
Game or Park entrance fees and permits
Mattress / rollmat
Meals as per itinerary
Bedding, linen, towels
Radio communication where communication lines are not available
Accommodation specified as per itinerary
Qualified professional guide
Trained cook who prepares meals whilst on tour
Camp assistant to set up camp
Transport provided by tour company
Rates Exclude:
Visas and visa fees required
Laundry
Anti-malarial and vaccinations
Any items bought prior and during the tour for personal use
Bottled water
Insurance for the full duration of the tour
Airport Tax, Departure Tax and / or Government Tax
Optional additional excursions to be paid whilst on tour
Flight costs for specific routing
Gratuities/tips & porterage for tour guide and staff
Itinerary
Day 1: Windhoek [D]
Upon arrival at Windhoek International airport you will be transferred by road to Olive Grove Guest house for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Waterberg Plateau [B, L, D]
After Breakfast you will meet your safari guide in the foyer of the Olive Grove Guest House at 08h00. Embark on a beautiful journey through Namibia’s wide-open landscape to the Waterberg, stopping en route for a guided tour of the Olive Farm followed by lunch in these tranquil surrounds. Continue towards the Waterberg Plateau Park – renowned for its flamboyant red sandstone formations and lush green vegetation. Home to a large variety of game, plant types and over 240 bird species, the Waterberg is also steeped in history – it was here that the Herero people lost their greatest battle to the German colonial forces at the beginning of the century. Our exclusive campsite provides a shady refuge situated under a canopy of trees. Enjoy a late afternoon walk and sundowners on top of the Waterberg.
Day 3: Omboroko Mountains [B, L, D]
After an early morning walk on the Waterberg Plateau followed by a wholesome breakfast, continue to Okonjima – nestled in the unspoiled beauty of the Omboroko Mountains. This family-run lodge is known for its peaceful and friendly atmosphere, and comprises ten individually furnished rooms with en suite shower and toilet. Okonjima is home to the Africat Foundation – a non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation and protection of Namibia’s threatened cats. With over 300 bird species – including most of the Namibian endemics – birdwatching from the Lodge’s hide is extraordinary. You may also enjoy various walking trails including a guided San (Bushman) trail, and excellent home cooked meals are served indoors or outside around a fire.
Day 4: Etosha [B, L, D]
Continue along country roads to our exclusive campsite at the private Fischer’s Pan Game Reserve – bordering the eastern perimeter of the world-renowned Etosha National Park, a few kilometres away from the Von Lindequist Gate. In addition to its prime and secluded location, our campsite is beautifully situated on the edge of a small vlei where a variety of game, including leopard, roam at will. Enjoy an afternoon game-drive in the Namutoni area, characterised by the historic Beau Gestean fort.
Day 5: Etosha [B, L, D]
Spend the day game-viewing in Etosha National Park – 22 270 square kilometres of countryside ranging from dense bush to barren plains. The Etosha Pan, meaning "Place of Dry Water", is a vast, dry shallow depression of shimmering mirages. Experience spectacular game-viewing along the southern edge of the Pan where numerous waterholes attract an abundance of mammal and bird species.
Day 6: Etosha [B, L, D]
Game - view in the Park on your way to Ongava - situated on the southwestern border of the Park, near the Andersson Gate. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 7: Damaraland [B, L, D]
After an early morning game - drive, continue to our private campsite in southern Damaraland - situated between the Ugab and the Huab rivers. Damaraland’s unique attractions include a wealth of rock paintings and engravings, fascinating geological formations, diverse wildlife, and variety of desert flora and fauna. Visit the San (Bushman) rock paintings and engravings at nearby Twyfelfontein - thought to be the work of hunter-gatherers who lived in the area thousands of years ago - and enjoy a late afternoon stroll amongst the boulders and kopjies.
Day 8: Damaraland [B, L, D]
Spend the day exploring Damaraland at the Etendeka concession – 45 000 hectares of rocky semi desert, home to black rhino, desert-adapted elephants, Hartmann’s mountain zebra, oryx, ostrich and several endemic bird species. Enjoy a late afternoon stroll and sundowners overlooking Damaraland’s magnificent rugged scenery.
Day 9: Swakopmund [B, L, D]
Continue to the coast and Cape Cross where the Portuguese seafarer Diego Cao became the first European to set foot on Namibian soil in 1486. Cape Cross is home to more than 80 000 Cape Fur Seals, and extensive lichen fields feature along the coast. Hedged by the desert and the wild Atlantic, Swakopmund is Namibia’s premier seaside resort, resembling a Bavarian village with its numerous 19th century buildings. Swakopmund offers old world charm, a relaxed atmosphere and a host of activities. Your accommodation is at the four-star Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre, and dinner will be enjoyed at a local seafood restaurant.
Day 10: Swakopmund [B, L, D]
Depart on a seal and dolphin cruise at 08h30, taking you through Walvis Bay harbour, fishing factories and Russian trawlers, and then on to Bird Island and Pelican Point. View a variety of birds such as pelicans, flamingos, and cormorants on the way back via the lagoon, and feed wild seals boarding the boat by hand. Fresh oysters, champagne and snacks are enjoyed at the seal colony where dolphins join the fun around the boat. Spend the afternoon at leisure enjoying a variety of optional activities such as quad biking, a scenic flight over the dunes and coast, and golf on one of the five registered desert golf courses in the world.
Day 11: Sossusvlei [B, L, D]
Continue via the Kuiseb to Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge situated in the heart of the Namib Desert on the NamibRand Nature Reserve – one of the largest reserves in Africa with 180 000 hectares of pristine wilderness. NamibRand is renowned for its captivating beauty and diversity of landscape which changes from expansive gravel plains to undulating dune seas and rugged canyons. Spend one overnight at Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge in a luxurious air-conditioned desert villa. Experience the area’s diverse range of desert-adapted flora and fauna on guided nature walks and hiking trails, and explore the dunes by All Terrain Vehicles. At night, discover the magnificence of the desert sky from the Lodge’s sophisticated observatory.
Day 12: Namib Desert [B, L, D]
Depart early for an excursion to the awe-inspiring dunes at nearby Sossusvlei – the highest dunes in the world, many of which are in excess of 300m high. After lunch, continue to the Namib Naukluft Park. Our exclusive campsite is surrounded by the huge Naukluft Mountains, characterised by sheer cliffs, deeply incised river valleys and rolling hills, which are a sanctuary for Hartmann’s mountain zebra, oryx, springbok and kudu.
Day 13: Namib Naukluft [B, L, D]
Set off by 4x4 as far as the plateau to explore one of the most pristine gorges in the Naukluft. The rest of the journey is on foot as you hike through the gorge with its many quiver trees and rock pools – large enough to cool off in. An optional late afternoon activity is horse riding at a nearby guest farm.
After breakfast, you will return to Windhoek in time for lunch at a local restaurant.
Extra information
Luggage Limitations
As you will be travelling in vehicles with limited luggage capacity, your luggage is required to be packed in a soft bag weighing a maximum of 10kg. A reasonable amount of photographic equipment is allowed.
Children Policy
Regrettably children under 12 cannot be accommodated on scheduled safaris, and an adult relative or guardian must accompany participants between 12 and 18 years old.
Best seasons to visit
Namibia’s dramatic landscape and diverse wildlife ensure once-in-a-lifetime safari opportunities throughout the year, and you can expect hot summers and pleasant winters in this arid climate. In summer, from November to April, daytime temperatures can rise to 35ºC/95ºF and night temperatures drop to around 14ºC/58ºF-18ºC/65ºF. The coastal region is cool and dry throughout the year. Winter is from May to October and days are dry, sunny and mild to warm, generally reaching temperatures of 23ºC/73ºC which can drop to as low as 0ºC/32ºF-10ºC/50ºF at night. The ‘rainy’ season is from February to March and average rainfall varies from less than 50mm along the coast to 350mm in the central and 700mm in the far northeastern regions. March to May boasts magnificent green scenery with beautiful fresh flowers.
Camera and battery charging facilities
In Namibia, limited film can be bought en route on all safaris.
Please note that a 12V cigarette lighter adaptor will be required (that is compatible with camera make)
Dietary requirements and special occasions:
All Expeditions (Africa Under Canvas Safaris) are world-renowned for their delicious hearty meals prepared on the coals using fresh ingredients, simply prepared with an African flavour. Special dietary requirements can be catered for with advance notice.
