HighlightsPhysical Requirements:This Safari is a mix of driving and walking through two of Namibia’s most scenic national parks. We tailor the distance of the walking trails to each group, so you’ll need to be reasonable fit – we won’t expect you to walk more then 10km -15km a day. Accommodation:- Day 1-3:
Rock shelters, a real earthy experience, these rooms are situated on top of the Waterberg Plateau and are warm, solid and friendly! - Day 4-5:
Lodge. - Please note that accommodation is based on 2 people sharing, but single supplements are available.
Price:€ 1290. Click here for more information. If you book through our internetsite, you will receive a 5% discount. Groups larger than 7 can contact us at
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for information regarding group discounts. (Note: in 2009, the price of this tour may vary) Scheduled Departures in 2008:April 17, April 24, May 22, June 19, June 26, July 24, August 21, September 18, Septmeber 25, October 23 Scheduled Departures in 2009: April 16, April 23, May 21, May 28, June 25, July 23, July 30, August 27, September 24, October 22. Itinerary:Day 1: Windhoek to Waterberg Plateau Park (approx 350 kms/4,5 hours) - We’ll travel by car from Windhoek to Waterberg Plateau Park
- On our arrival at the park we will meet the park guide who will lead our group through the park for the next 2 days.
- We’ll start our hike in the afternoon, through an area known for its distinctive sandstone formations.
- Camp will be made around a warm fire, and you can watch the star filled sky surrounded by the sounds of the wild.
- Tonight your guide will cook you an excellent bush dinner on an open fire.
Day 2: Waterberg Plateau Park - A brisk walk in the morning to get us started so we can catch all the animals returning from their morning drink.
- We’ll teach you how to find and identify animals by looking at their tracks.
- Waterberg Plateau Park will give you the perfect opportunity to take photographs of all the animals in the park, especially the black rhinoceros, as 95% of the Namibian rhino population can be found here.
- After a couple of hours relaxation in the afternoon, we’ll head off to one of the waterholes to watch the animals cool off.
- Another fabulous open-fire-dinner will be prepared for you. Make use of this opportunity and take a speed course in Namibian bush cooking!
 Day 3: Waterberg Plateau Park - Today we’ll take you to all the different hot spots and locations where you’ll get to see the parks permanent residents in their natural grazing, hunting and feeding grounds.
- After a short relaxing pause, we’ll visit another waterhole where some of the animals prefer to drink, because it’s closer to their hunting ground.
- Tonight you can enjoy your last bush meal in the serene environment of the magnificent Waterberg Plateau Park.
Day 4: Waterberg Plateau Park to Etosha National Park area (approx 360 kms/4,5 hours) - We’ll start the day with a visit to the historical site of Waterberg, where we’ll see ancient Bushmen rock engravings, as well as some amazing 180 to 200 million years old dinosaur prints, a real favourite!
- It’s been a long and hard journey for Namibia to give back the freedom of the sky to captive bred and rehabilitated cape vultures, we’ll show you were to find them and tell you their amazing story.
- Our journey to Etosha will lead us through rich abundant farmland and small quant local towns that have a pace and buzz different to what you expect.
- We’ll arrive in the park just in time for a late afternoon game drive.
Day 5: Etosha National Park (approx 110 kms/8 hours) - A full days exciting game drive through Etosha National Park which will include a stop off for lunch at Halali Camp, a rest area in the middle of the Park, where you can swim and cool off before continuing on our journey.
- After an adventurous day exploring the park, we’ll arrive at our accommodation site in time to relax and stretch our legs before a tasty dinner (please note, dinner is at own account).
- The waterhole at the edge of the premises is a fantastic place to watch lions, rhinos, giraffes, elephants and many more, having an evening drink.
Day 6: Etosha National Park to Windhoek (approx 500 kms/6,5 hours) - After breakfast we’re back on the game trail with a morning drive before heading back to civilisation.
- On our way, we’ll stop at the largest wood carving market town of Okahandja, for a spot souvenir shopping.
- Our guide will drop you at your requested destination in Windhoek. Please note that dinner and accommodation is at your own expense. We strongly advise you to confirm your hotel booking prior to taking the tour. Feel free to contact us for recommended accommodation and to talk to our guide about places of interest in Windhoek.
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