Namibia | Desert Discovery
 Running down the sand dunes of Namibia |
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8 days / 7 nights
| Location | Nights |
| Windhoek | 1 |
| Namibrand Nature Reserve | 2 |
| Damaraland | 2 |
| Etosha National Park | 2 |
Day 01 Arrive Windhoek
Welcome to the capital of Namibia. Meet & greet and private transfer to your hotel.Olive Grove Guest House
Day 02 Windhoek – Namibrand Nature Reserve
An exciting day as your journey begins with a light aircraft flight south into the spectacular Namib Desert. One of the oldest in the world, it is the smaller creatures and the dramatic desert scenery that make this area so unique. (B,L,D).
Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge
Day 03 Design Your Day Namibrand Nature Reserve
As one of Africa’s largest and most beautiful private reserves, there is much to see here. Tailor your day to suit. Choose two of the following activities: a scenic game drive by open 4WD vehicle observing the unique flora and fauna of the desert; explore the dunes by quad bike; take a guided nature walk; or visit a private observatory for star gazing (B,L,D).Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge
Day 04 Namibrand Nature Reserve – Damaraland
A flight across the desert takes you to the northern reaches of Damaraland. (B,L,D).Mowani Mountain Camp
Day 05 Design Your Day Damaraland
The day is yours to explore this rugged landscape. Choose two of the following activities; a guided nature drive in search of the elusive desert elephant; visit the archaeological site of Twyfelfontien to see rare Bushman rock art and engravings; take a guided nature walk; or relax by the pool taking in the spectacular desert views (B,L,D).Mowani Mountain Camp
Day 06 Damaraland – Etosha National Park
Today’s fight takes you to Etosha National Park, Namibia’s premier wildlife reserve, with its gleaming white salt pan. This afternoon enjoy a game drive. The arid scenery makes it easy to spot game in the distance. Don’t forget your binoculars (B,L,D).Onguma Tented Camp
Day 07 Etosha National Park
Venture into the park with your safari guide to see the vast shimmering salt pans or take a safari in the private Onguma reserve. Exciting either way, search for giraffe, cheetah, kudu, lion and the tiny dik dik. Watch elephants come to drink at the waterhole or maybe spot a black rhino. During the summer months it’s a bird watchers paradise with thousands of bird species migrating to the wetlands created by the seasonal rains (B,L,D).Onguma Tented Camp
Day 08 Etosha National Park – Windhoek
Return by light aircraft back to Windhoek, where you say farewell to Namibia (B).
Optional Extensions
Combine your journey with one of A&K’s fantastic Africa extensions in Cape Town, the Rovos Rail & Victoria Falls Extension or perhaps a Beach Extension at either Benguerra Lodge Beach Extension or Aruza Lodge in Mozambique.
