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.
Pick Up at Windhoek Airport by 13:00 for passengers in one of our vehicles or meet us near Otjiwarongo to Overnight at Lion’s Den Guest Farm
Dinner: Lodge Restaurant own account
Overnight: Lion’s Den Guest Farm (BB)
Leave after breakfast via Otjo to enter Etosha National Park at Anderson Gate.
Game watching while we drive to Okaukuejo. Relaxing afternoon at the very busy waterhole of Okaukuejo Rest Camp, where we camp for two evenings.
Overnight & Dinner: Okaukuejo Rest Camp – Camping with ablutions DB&B)
Game drives from to Olifants Bad waterhole and via the lookout point on Etosha Pan back to the camp.
Relax at the teeming water hole. The water hole is lit at night, and it is a photographer’s dream.
Overnight & Dinner: Okaukuejo Rest Camp – Camping with ablutions (DB&B)
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. The hide offers a safe game viewing opportunity in a second story look-out and lower floor with glass windows. Visit the museum of Elephant Culling taken place in the area
Overnight & Dinner: Olifantsrus Camp – Camping with ablutions (DB&B)
After breakfast we will continue through the Park and exit via Galton Gate and Via 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. We have our first sightings of Himba’s and their Kraals.
Overnight and Dinner: Omunjandi Tented Camp and Camping with ablutions (DB&B)
After breakfast, we drive along the Kunene River to Epupa Falls - alternative route due to road conditions – drive via Swartbooisdrift, where we will visit the Dorsland Trekkers (Thirsty land) Monument and graves – interesting history. From here we look across the river and down into Angola. Today we see Mopanieveld, Kremetart and Kanniedood trees. The interesting mountain range, the Zebra Mountains, with its characteristically stripes. Our destination is the beautiful Epupa Falls Camp, on the banks of the Kunene River under massive Makalani Palms right above the Epupa Falls.
Overnight & Dinner: Omarunga Camp- Camping with ablutions (DB&B)
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. Visit a Himba kraal with a local guide. Good photographic opportunities.
Optional river rafting excursions
Overnight & Dinner: Omarunga Camp – Camping with ablutions (DB&B)
Drive to Opuwo and lookout for massive Baobab trees, beautiful mountain scenery and Himba Villages
Dinner at Lodge: For own account
Overnight: Kaoko Mopane Lodge (BB)
Look out for elephants and rhinos, along with other game. 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 Madisa Camp. Look out for game and Elephants all the way
Overnight & Dinner: Madisa Camp - Camping with ablutions (DB&B)
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 Twyfelfontein with Bushman rock art. The Burnt Mountain with organ pipes. We hunt for desert elephants in the Abu Hoab riverbed. This is an opportunity to see how the locals co-exist with the wildlife in the area.
Overnight & Dinner: Madisa Camp - Camping with ablutions(DB&B)
We travel eastwards to Terrace Bay via Springbok Wasser entry gate. Brandberg disappears in the background as we near World’s End. Experience the 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, with beautiful colourful stones! We eat at the interesting restaurant where you can add your name and a message on the walls.
Dinner: Restaurant (included)
Overnight: Terrace Bay Chalets DB&B
Breakfast at the restaurant, before we depart southwards, along the coast to Henties Bay.
Springbuck, Sackals and Strandwolves are regularly observed in the old Namib. We visit the pub in Henties Bay’s hotel for a late lunch, and drive through the town to read all the interesting names of the houses.
Dinner at restaurant (own account)
Overnight: Alte Brucke – Chalets (B&B)
Breakfast (included). Relax in Swakopmund – visit the Kristal Gallery, leather and carpet factory.
Excursions such as quad biking in the dunes and paragliding are available.
Dinner at restaurant (own account)
Overnight: Alte Brucke – Chalets B&B
Breakfast (included)
Support team leaves early for Windhoek - Shuttles available for airport drop off at Walvis Bay Airport.
Or drive with us to Windhoek, for a shuttle from Arebbusch Lodge to the Airport by 13:00.
Highlights
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 4x4 Vehicle or 2x4 with good ground clearance and off-road tyres. 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
Transport in Double Cab 4x4 Vehicle
Sleeping bag, pillow and alcoholic beverages/refreshments and your own snacks.
Park entry fees and restaurant meals as per itinerary.
