Namibia Untold Safari

Upon arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your guesthouse in Windhoek. The  remainder of the day is at leisure to relax after your journey or begin exploring Namibia's capital.

Today you travel north into one of Namibia's best-known wildlife regions. Entering Etosha National Park through Andersson's Gate, the route follows a series of waterholes that attract wildlife from across the surrounding plains before continuing to Etosha Heights Private Reserve.

Arrival is in the late afternoon, allowing time to settle in before your first evening in Etosha Heights Private Reserve. (D)

Today is dedicated to exploring Etosha Heights Private Reserve. Morning and afternoon game drives reveal a landscape of open plains, mopane woodland and seasonal watercourses, with wildlife moving freely across one of Namibia's most important conservation areas.

After breakfast, continue into Damaraland, a region of rugged mountains, ancient river terraces and vast open spaces that showcase Namibia at its most remote. Shaped over millions of years by erosion and geological activity, the landscape offers a striking contrast to the grasslands and wildlife-rich plains of Etosha.

A Magic Box picnic lunch is enjoyed en route before arriving at Camp Doros in the afternoon. Situated within the Doros Joint Management Area, the camp provides access to an important conservation landscape supporting desert-adapted elephant, black rhino and a diverse range of wildlife. (BLD)

Today is dedicated to tracking free-roaming desert-adapted black rhino alongside experienced local trackers. Namibia is home to one of Africa's most significant populations of these endangered animals, and the opportunity to follow them through an unfenced wilderness provides valuable insight into the challenges and successes of modern conservation. 
 
After lunch, the afternoon is spent exploring the wider landscape on a guided walk or scenic nature drive. Camp Doros works closely with Save the Rhino Trust, whose long-term conservation efforts have played a vital role in protecting this unique rhino population. (BLD)
 

Today focuses on exploring Damaraland's dry river systems and remote valleys in search of desert-adapted elephants. These remarkable animals have developed behavioural adaptations that allow them to survive in one of Africa's most demanding environments, travelling vast distances between food and water sources.

A picnic lunch is enjoyed in the wilderness before returning to camp later in the day. The surrounding river valleys also support giraffe, springbok, oryx and a variety of birdlife. (BLD)

After breakfast, travel south via the towering Brandberg Massif before reaching the Atlantic coastline at Henties Bay. Continue to the Atlantic coast and the seaside town of Swakopmund, where cooler ocean air and a relaxed coastal atmosphere provide a welcome contrast to the desert landscapes explored over the previous days.

Swakopmund occupies a distinctive position between the Atlantic Ocean and the Namib Desert, combining colonial architecture, coastal influences and dramatic desert scenery. (BLD)

Today's journey takes you through the dramatic Gaub and Kuiseb Canyons and onward through the settlement of Solitaire towards the Namib Tsaris Conservancy. The Namib Tsaris Conservancy was established to restore degraded farmland and reconnect wildlife habitats close to Sossusvlei. Today it protects a significant tract of desert wilderness while providing an important buffer around one of Namibia's best-known landscapes. 
 
Enjoy a picnic lunch en route before arriving at Camp Sossus during the afternoon. Arrival is in the afternoon, allowing time to settle into camp and take in the surrounding desert landscape before dinner. (BLD)

Rise early for an excursion into Namib-Naukluft National Park, entering at sunrise when the changing light accentuates the shapes, colours and scale of the dunes. Explore Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, where towering red sand dunes surround white clay pans and the preserved remains of ancient camel thorn trees.

Your guide will provide insight into the desert ecosystem and the plants and animals adapted to survive in these arid conditions. (BLD)

After breakfast, depart Sossusvlei and travel through the Khomas Hochland Highlands towards Windhoek, following one of Namibia's most scenic inland routes.

Arrive in Windhoek during the afternoon and spend a final night in Namibia before your onward journey.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Hosea Kutako International Airport for your onward flight arrangements, marking the end of your Namibia Untold safari. (B)