Duration
8 days
Tour Type
Self Drive Safari
Overview
Embark on an exhilarating 8-day self-drive safari through Namibia’s rich wildlife reserves, where you’ll encounter stunning landscapes and diverse animal species. Begin your adventure in Etosha National Park, one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations, where you’ll experience exceptional game viewing at its waterholes. Explore Central Namibia with a stay at Okonjima Bush Camp, offering intimate wildlife experiences and the chance to witness Namibia’s famous conservation efforts. This flexible itinerary allows for self-drive exploration, with the option to upgrade to a private guided safari for an enhanced, personalized experience. Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in Namibia’s natural beauty and abundant wildlife.
Included/Exclude
- Accommodation – subject to availability
- Meals as mentioned
- Activities as mentioned
- 4×4 Car Hire (GPS, unlimited mileage, tyre & windscreen insurance, 2nd spare tyre)
- Return airport transfers
- Travel package & digital travel documents
- Meet & greet on arrival
- 24/7 emergency assistance
- Tips
- International air (to and from Africa)
- Air transportation, accommodation, meals & drinks not specified
- Tips / gratuities at all meals, lodge staff, drivers, pilots, guides, rangers & trackers etc.
- Personal items such as beverages, laundry, telephone calls, room service – unless specified as included
- Day use of room on arrival and departure from all properties. Generally, check-in is from 14h00/15h00 and check-out is by 10h00/11h00
- Visas
- Fuel for rental vehicle
- Porterage throughout
- Travel insurance – medical, emergency evacuation, cancellation, delays, loss of goods etc.
Tour Plan
Day 1 To Day 2 - Windhoek
Situated in Central Namibia, the cosmopolitan city of Windhoek serves as the capital of the country. It is home to an international airport and a plethora of restaurants, shops, entertainment venues and accommodation options. The city is clean, safe and well-organised, with a colonial legacy that is reflected in its many German eateries and shops, and the widespread use of the German language. Windhoek has an interesting mix of historical architecture and modern buildings, many of which are worth a look, including the Alte Feste an old fort, the 1896 Christuskirche Christ Church, and the more contemporary Supreme Court.
Day 2 To Day 4 - Ongava Private Game Reserve
Sharing the southern boundary with Etosha National Park, the prolific 30 000-hectare private Ongava Game Reserve is considered one of the top private game reserves in the region, enjoying global recognition for exceptional conservation, groundbreaking research and exciting safari experiences. The landscape is characterised by vast open plains dotted with salt plans and abundant wildlife. Visitors can easily access Etosha through Andersson’s Gate in the south.
Known for its luxury lodges made out of natural materials, Ogava is a popular destination for those looking to immerse themselves in nature. The reserve offers visitors the perfect combination of wildlife safari experiences within and around the Etosha National Park. One of Ongava’s top attractions is its rhino population and guests can experience the thrill of getting close to these majestic creatures. Popular activities include: night game drives, guided nature walks, bird watching and 4×4 guided game drives.
Day 4 To Day 7 - Onguma Nature Reserve
Situated east of Etosha, bordering Fisher’s Pan, Onguma Game Reserve is one of Namibia’s best-kept secrets. The reserve offers visitors the opportunity to experience Africa in all her beauty and diversity. Onguma Game Reserve features over 34000 hectares of protected land scattered with a variety of wildlife including plains game, black rhino, kudu, giraffe, zebra, lion, cheetah, leopard and more than 300 bird species. The seasonal rains attract thousands of migrating birds to the Fisher’s Pan wetland area. The neighbouring Etosha National Park is home to a rich array of wildlife, including four of the Big 5. Visitors can enjoy game drives, guided walks and rhino research drives within the private reserve as well as wildlife safaris into Etosha National Park to view abundant game in the largest national park in Namibia.
Day 7 To Day 8 - Okonjima Nature Reserve
Midway between the spectacular Etosha National Park and the capital city of Windhoek, lies the well-known Okonjima Nature Reserve. The 22 000 hectare nature reserve is home to AfriCAT, a carnivore sanctuary, which gives the captive cats a second chance to be released back into the wild and become completely independent hunters in a protected area right in the middle of commercial cattle farmland. Visitors can enjoy a stay at a variety of excellent accommodation options including everything from luxury villas to secluded camping. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy thrilling cat-tracking guided safaris, leopard-spotting, off-road night drives and learn about local San culture along the Bushmen trail.
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