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.
For Passengers with Eco Ventures – pick up at Windhoek Airport at 13:00.
Drive to Otjiwarongo to Overnight at Lion's Den Guest Farm
Dinner: Lodge Restaurant own account
Overnight: Lion’s Den Guest Farm
Leave after breakfast via Okahandja and Otjiwarongo to enter Etosha National Park at Anderson Gate.
Game watching while we drive to Halali
Overnight & Dinner : Halali Bush Chalets (DB&B)
From Halali 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: Okaukuejo Rest Camp – camping (DB&B
Early breakfast with coffee at the exceptional watering hole at the Okaukuejo Rest Camp. Optional game drive to Olifants Waterhole and Pan lookout. Relaxing afternoon at the swimming pool.
Overnight & Dinner: Okaukuejo Rest Camp – camping 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.
Overnight & Dinner: Olifantsrus Camp – Camping 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: Kunene River Lodge - Camping (DB&B)
After breakfast on the deck (own account) we drive from the Kunene River Lodge 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 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 DB&B
Drive to Opuwo Look out for elephants and rhinos, along with other game, along the road before we arrive at Khowarib Lodge, Interesting rock formations and a pool deck, which offers a good vantage point to admire the beautiful vistas.
Dinner at Lodge: For own account
Overnight: Kaoko Mopani Lodge (B&B)
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 Mowani Camp.
Look out for game and Elephants
Overnight & Dinner: Mowani Camp - Camping (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 Twyfelfontain with Bushman rock art. The Burnt Mountain with organ pipes. We hunt for desert elephants in the Abu Hoab river bed. This is an opportunity to see how the locals co-exist with the wild life in the area.
Overnight & Dinner: Mowani Camp - Camping (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 colorful 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, 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: 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 para-gliding are available.
Dinner at restaurant (own account)
Overnight and Dinner: Alte Brucke – Chalets B&B
Depart after breakfast (included)from Swakopmund for drop off at
Walvis Bay Airport by 08:00 and your the journey
home. Shuttles available for airport drop off should you want to stay later.
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.
