Etosha National Park in Northern Namibia is a captivating place that provides a thrilling trip through its vast wildness and diversified environment. A NORTHERN NAMIBIA 4×4 TOUR excursion in this region offers visitors to explore gorgeous scenery, encounter a diverse range of wildlife, and watch some of Africa’s most beautiful sunsets.

Together we discover this sparsely populated part of Namibia that fascinates travellers because of the possibility of seeing some of the rare desert elephants or black rhinos

Formerly known as Kaokaland, the fabulous mountains and the traditional Himbas add to the adventure of discovering Kunene, as it is now known. Damaraland is picture-perfect with highlights such as Twyfelfontain, with rock art, the Petrified Forest, and the Brand Berg.

Highlights:

Duration: 15 days

Day 1: Departure

We meet in Otjiwarongo.

For passengers with us – pick up at Windhoek Airport at 13:00 to leave Windhoek via Okahandja to Otjiwarongo

Dinner: Restaurant (own account)

Overnight: Lodge

Day 2

Windhoek to Etosha

Leave after breakfast via Tsumeb and Namutoni to Halai Camp. Relaxing afternoon and evening at the Halali waterhole

Overnight & Dinner: Bush Chalets (DB&B)

Day 3

Etosha National Park

From Halai we drive via Olifants Bad waterhole to Okaukuejo Rest Camp where we camp for the next two nights. Relax at the teeming water hole. The water hole is lit at night and it is a photographer’s dream.

Overnight & Dinner: Camping. (DB&B)

Day 4

Etosha National Park

Early breakfast with coffee at the exceptional watering hole at the Okaukuejo Rest Camp. Optional game drive or relax at the swimming pool.

Overnight & Dinner: Camping (DB&B)

Day5

Okaukuejo via Olifantsrus Camp to Kamanjab

Drive along the mostly unknown western part of Etosha Park to a fairly new camp, Olifantsrus Camp.

Get up-close to the animals at the hide that overlooks a human-made waterhole.

After lunch we will continue through the Park and exit via Galton Gate.

Dinner at Lodge: Own account Overnight & Dinner: Bush Lodge – Chalets (B&B)

Day 6

Kaoko Bush Lodge to Kunene River Lodge

Drive via Kamanjab and Ruacana to the Kunene River Lodge. Drive along the western border of the Etosha National Park, and along the Kunene River to our overnight destination on the banks of the Kunene River.

Overnight and Dinner: River Lodge – Camping (DB&B)

Day 7

Kunene River Lodge to Epupa Falls

We drive along the Kunene River to Epupa Falls – visit the Dorsland Trekkers (Thirsty land) Monument and graves – interesting history. Experience Mopanieveld, Kremetart and Kanniedood trees. Zebra Mountains, with its characteristic stripes. Camp under massive Makalani Palms, on the banks of the Kunene river, right above the Epupa Falls.

Overnight & Dinner: Riverfront – Camping (DB&B)

Day 8

Rest Day

Peaceful breakfast at the camp – we order Portuguese rolls from a Himba woman. Walk along the river downstream to see the full aspect of the Epupa falls. Massive Baobab trees cling to the rocky ledges. Optional visit to Himba kraal with a local guide and river rafting excursions

Overnight & Dinner: Riverfront – Camping (DB&B)

Day 9

Epupa Falls to Palmwag

Drive via Opuwo to Palmwag in the direction of Khorixas Kaoko Otavi – Dorsland trekkers church ruins. Look out for elephants and rhinos, along with other game, along the road before we arrive at Palmwag Lodge. Lookout for Jumbo, the resident elephant.

Overnight & Dinner: Luxury en-suite tented chalets (DB&B)

Day 10

Palmwag Lodge to Twyfelfontein and Damaraland

Namibia, land of contrasts! Today the landscapes change and we move into Damaraland. After breakfast we drive on the C43 via Palmwag and along the Aba-Huab Riverbed to our Camp.

Look out for game and Elephants

Overnight & Dinner: Damaraland – Camping (DB&B)

Day 11

Visit Petrified Forest and Twyfelfontein

After breakfast at the camp, we spend the day visiting all the interesting places in the vicinity. The petrified forest with the Brandberg in the background and Twyfelfontain with Bushman rock art. The Burnt Mountain with organ pipes. We ‘hunt’ for desert elephants in the Abu Hoab river bed.

Overnight & Dinner: Damaraland – Camping (DB&B)

Day 12

Damaraland and Twyfelfontein to Terrace Bay

We travel eastwards to Terrace Bay via Springbok Wasser entry gate. Brandberg disappears in the background as we near World’s End. Experience ancient Namib and visit an oasis in the desert where Gemsbok and Springbuck come to drink. Drive via Torra Bay to Terrace Bay. Before dinner,

we go for a walk on the beach, without any sea sand, only beautiful colourful stones!

Dinner: Restaurant (included) Overnight: Chalets (DB&B)

Day 13

Terrace Bay to Swakopmund

Breakfast at the restaurant, before we depart southwards, along the coast to Henties Bay.

Springbuck, jackals and strandwolves are regularly observed in the old Namib. We visit the pub in Henties Bay’s hotel and drive through the town to read all the interesting names of the houses.

Dinner at restaurant (own account)

Overnight: Swakopmund – Chalets (B&B

Day 14

Relax in Swakopmund

Breakfast (included). Relax in Swakopmund – visit the Kristal Gallery, leather and carpet factory.

Excursions such as quad-biking in the dunes and para-gliding are available.

Overnight and Dinner: Swakopmund – Chalets (DB&B)

Day 15

Depart after breakfast

(included)from Swakopmund and passenger drop off at Walvis Bay Airport by 08:00 and your the journey home

Included | We provide

ACCOMMODATION – Combination of TENTS AND CHALETS/LODGE

We provide camping gear: Dome tents 3m x3m x 1.82m high- go together with a light, a stretcher, mattress and bedside table.
Upgrade to chalets, with no camping is available

MEALS – Our fully equipped BUSH kitchen (including crockery, cutlery and coffee mugs) will treat you with a hearty breakfast that varies from continental to bacon/boerewors and eggs.
Dinner is always around a camp fire – South African Braai/Potjie experiences and homecooked meals like bobotie. Always accompanied by fresh salad and vegetables.

COFFEE Station – tea and coffee are yours to enjoy in camp – with early morning homemade rusks

ICE Bucket is ready before Wine O’Clock for sundowners.

Support Vehicle with Guides and 2-way radios

Excluded – With Own Transport

Own 4×4 Vehicle or 2×4 with good ground clearance and off-road tyres.
Alcoholic beverages/ refreshments, drinking water and snacks.
Fuel, Park Entry fees, Road tax, and Restaurant meals as per itinerary.
Sleeping bag, pillow and your own camp chairs.

YOUR ESSENTIAL LIST AS PASSENGER WITH ECO VENTURES
– Transport in Double Cab 4×4 Vehicle
– Sleeping bag, pillow and alcoholic beverages/refreshments and your own snacks.
– Park entry fees and restaurant meals as per itinerary.

Personalised small group tours and no extreme technical skills needed for 4×4 driving.

Sometimes rocky sections and deep sand, but mostly we assist you for safety and to get to know your vehicle.

Rather enjoy nature with shorter distances per day

WE PROVIDE

ACCOMMODATION – Combination of TENTS AND CHALETS/LODGE

We provide camping gear

Dome tents 3m x3m x 1.82m high- go together with a light, a stretcher, mattress and bedside table.

Upgrade to chalets, with no camping is available

MEALS

Our fully equipped BUSH kitchen (including crockery, cutlery and coffee mugs) will treat you with a hearty breakfast that varies from continental to bacon/boerewors and eggs.

Dinner is always around a camp fire – South African Braai/Potjie experiences and homecooked meals like bobotie. Always accompanied by fresh salad and vegetables.

COFFEE Station – tea and coffee are yours to enjoy in camp – with early morning homemade rusks

ICE Bucket is ready before Wine O’Clock for sundowners.

SUPPORT Vehicle with Guides and 2-way radios for each vehicle

YOUR ESSENTIAL LIST

SELF-DRIVE with own vehicle

Own 4×4 Vehicle or 2×4 with good ground clearance and off-road tires. Own Alcoholic beverages/ refreshments, drinking water and snacks. Sleeping bag, pillow and your own camp chairs. Park entry fees, Road Tax and Restaurant meals as per itinerary.

YOUR ESSENTIAL LIST

AS PASSENGER WITH ECO VENTURES

Transport in Double Cab 4×4 Vehicle

Sleeping bag, pillow and alcoholic beverages/refreshments and your own snacks.

Park entry fees and restaurant meals as per itinerary.