P a g e | 1 Nomad Namibia Explorer P a g e | 2 P a g e | 3 Nomad Namibia Explorer Etosha South - Etosha East - Damaraland - Swakopmund - Sossusvlei - Southern Namibia - Mariental - Greater Windhoek 13 Days / 12 Nights Date of Issue: 09 May 2018 Click here to view your Digital Itinerary Introduction Accommodation Destination Basis Duration Okaukuejo Resort Etosha South B&B 1 Night Namutoni Resort Etosha East B&B 1 Night Khorixas Lodge Damaraland B&B 1 Night Atlantic Villa Swakopmund B&B 2 Nights Desert Quiver Camp Sossusvlei B&B 2 Nights Namseb Game Lodge Southern Namibia B&B 1 Night Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch Mariental B&B 2 Nights Na'an ku se Lodge Greater Windhoek B&B 2 Nights Key B&B: Bed and breakfast P a g e | 4 Day 1: Okaukuejo Resort, Etosha South Etosha South Located just south of the boundary of Etosha National Park in northwestern Namibia, Etosha South makes up the southern region of this wild paradise. Ogava Private Game Reserve shares the southern boundary with Etosha National Park and offers an array of luxury lodges overlooking picturesque landscapes dotted with abundant wildlife. The national park can be accessed via the southern entrance at Andersson’s Gate. Visitors can catch a glimpse of a variety of wildlife including: lion, giraffe, elephant, white and black rhino, and a multitude of plains game. Popular activities include: game drives, tracking rhinos on foot, guided nature walks, or watch the sunset over this magnificent landscape. Day Itinerary Welcome to Namibia and its capital, Windhoek. This morning, after meeting your crew, we pack our bags into our vehicle and set off for Etosha National Park. Arriving in the early afternoon, our game viewing experience starts immediately with a game drive to camp. After settling in to our accommodation you will have some time to experience the camp’s waterhole before departing on our night game drive in open 4×4 vehicles with the local guides through the park. Accommodation Okaukuejo / Halali or similar Route Windhoek to Etosha National Park Activity Package 4×4 night game drive in Etosha National Park Meals Dinner Overnight: Okaukuejo Resort Okaukuejo is located 17 km from the southern entrance of the park, and famous for its flood-lit waterhole, where visitors can observe at close quarters a spectacle of wildlife congregating and interacting. Accommodation is provided to suit every need, in premier bush chalets overlooking the waterhole; bush chalets and double rooms; or family chalets. Other facilities include a restaurant, bar, shop, swimming pool, kiosk and camping facilities. Basis - Bed & Breakfast P a g e | 5 Day 2: Namutoni Resort, Etosha East Etosha East Located in Northwestern Namibia, Etosha East is a protected sanctuary in the eastern part of the world-renowned Etosha National Park, known as one of the most accessible game reserves in Southern Africa. Etosha East boasts vast open plains scattered with semi-arid savannah grasslands dotted with watering holes and secluded bush camps. An impressive 5000-square-kilometre Etosha salt pan makes up a large area of the eastern side of the park and can even be seen from space. This remote area teems with abundant wildlife such as lions, elephants, black rhinos and giraffes, as well as a variety of birdlife featuring flamingos, ostriches, eagles, hornbills, and owls. Day Itinerary Today is all about game driving and going in search of the abundant wildlife in the park. Our day will include a stop at the Etosha Pan and many waterholes. This evening you can relax at the floodlit waterhole as the animals make their way to drink after dark. Accommodation Halali / Namutoni or similar Route Etosha National Park Included Highlight Full day game drive in Nomad vehicle Meals Breakfast, Dinner Overnight: Namutoni Resort The lodge centres on an old German Fort overlooking the King Nehale waterhole; an elevated decked walkway provides excellent opportunities for enjoying the surrounding scenery, wildlife and the spectacular sunsets. The Fort has been developed into a hub of activity, offering two restaurants, a relaxation lounge, a bar, crafts boutique, curio shop, jewellers and bookstore. Accommodation is provided in comfortable double rooms or bush chalets. Camping is also available. Basis - Bed & Breakfast P a g e | 6 Day 3: Khorixas Lodge, Damaraland Damaraland This vast desert landscape is known as one of the most beautiful regions in Namibia. Huge, untamed and ruggedly beautiful, Damaraland is an exceptionally scenic landscape featuring open plains, ancient valleys and spectacular rock formations. The major attractions are the sacred Spitzkoppe, the Brandberg, Twyfelfontein, Vingerklip and the otherworldly Petrified Forest. Visitors can take in the dramatic vistas, catch a glimpse of the rare desert-adapted elephant, and enjoy spectacular stargazing in crystal-clear night skies from one of the many safari camps dotting Damaraland. Other popular activities include: guided drives, nature walks and visiting the local communities. Don’t miss the opportunity to view the Damaraland's world-famous ancient rock art. Day Itinerary Our final morning in Etosha ends with an early morning game drive as we make our way to the gate to exit the park. The road today leads us towards the Brandberg / Khorixas area where we will have the opportunity to view the highest mountain in Namibia, Brandberg. Known for it’s glowing colour, sometimes visible at sunset, derived from Afrikaans, Dutch and German means “Fire Mountain”. Accommodation Brandberg White Lady / Khorixas Lodge or similar Route Etosha National Park to Brandberg / Khorixas area Included Highlight Morning game drive in Nomad vehicle Meals Breakfast, Dinner Overnight: Khorixas Lodge Khorixas Lodge is the ideal stopover between Etosha and the Kunene region and Skeleton Coast Park. Nestled in the hills of Damaraland, it provides a relaxing environment for travellers, weary after a day's exploration. The area is an explorer's paradise where guests can visit the land of the Welwitschia mirabilis at Burnt Mountain, curious stone formations, the petrified forest, ancient rock engravings and experience other unusual geological phenomena. Basis - Bed & Breakfast Day 4: Atlantic Villa, Swakopmund Swakopmund Set along Namibia's spectacularly scenic coast, the seaside town of Swakopmund is known for its wide-open avenues, colonial architecture, and is surrounded by otherworldly desert terrain. Founded in 1892 as the main harbour for German South West Africa, Swakopmund is often described as being more German than Germany. Now a seaside resort town, Swakopmund is the capital of the Skeleton Coast tourism area and has plenty to keep visitors happy. The quirky mix of German and Namibian influences, adventure options, laidback atmosphere and cool sea breeze make it very popular Namibian destination. Visitors can look forward to a number of exciting activities including: quad biking, horse riding, paragliding, fishing, sightseeing and fascinating desert tours. P a g e | 7 Day Itinerary This morning we will enjoy a guided walk at Spitzkoppe with a local guide, for an exploration of these fascinating landforms. These massive granite formations tower 700 meters above the desert plains and the presence of rock art indicates their significance to the San people who lived here many years ago. After our walk, we head towards the coastal town of Swakopmund where we will stop en-route at the famous Welwitchia Mirabilis which is over 2,000 years old. Accommodation Atlantic Villa’s or similar Route Brandberg / Khorixas area to Swakopmund (via Spitzkoppe) Included Highlight Spitzkoppe guided walk / Viewing of the Welwitchia Mirabilis Overnight: Atlantic Villa Situated within sight and sound of the mesmerizing Atlantic Ocean, the Atlantic Villa offers accommodation within walking distance from the beach, a few minutes drive from Swakopmund town centre and a quiet relaxed atmosphere complimented by its location. The elegantly and luxurious decorated rooms offers spacious and comfortable accommodation. Friendly staff will make you feel pampered from the minute you enter the Atlantic Villa Boutique Guesthouse. Relax with a cup of freshly ground coffee in your room or unwind in any of the comfy lounges where you are welcome to play on the grand piano, or just settle down with a cold drink on the terrace. Accommodation at Atlantic Villa consists of 5 main facets, namely the luxury suites, standard rooms, deluxe rooms, luxury rooms and self catering Units. Atlantic Villa has the facilities to accommodate a variety of travellers. The main house consists of 5 rooms of which 2 are luxury rooms. In addition, 4 family apartments are available and suitable for self catering. Rooms are equipped with DSTV and internet while some rooms have a private balcony with views of the surrounding desert and ocean. Basis - Bed & Breakfast P a g e | 8 Day 5: Atlantic Villa, Swakopmund Day Itinerary Today is all about exploring Swakopmund or participating in the many activities on offer in this coastal town. Not to be missed is the selection of famed coffee shops and bakeries that offer a delightful range of treats. Accommodation Atlantic Villa’s or similar Route Swakopmund Meals Breakfast Day 6: Desert Quiver Camp, Sossusvlei Sossusvlei Located in the scenic Namib-Naukluft National Park, Sossusvlei is where you will find the iconic red sand dunes of the Namib. The clear blue skies contrast with the giant red dunes to make this one of the most scenic natural wonders of Africa and a photographer's heaven. This awe-inspiring destination is possibly Namibia's premier attraction, with its unique dunes rising to almost 400 metres-some of the highest in the world. These iconic dunes come alive in morning and evening light and draw photography enthusiasts from around the globe. Sossusvlei is home to a variety desert wildlife including oryx, springbok, ostrich and a variety of reptiles. Visitors can climb 'Big Daddy', one of Sossusvlei’s tallest dunes; explore Deadvlei, a white, salt, claypan dotted with ancient trees; or for the more extravagant, scenic flights and hot air ballooning are on offer, followed by a once-in-a-lifetime champagne breakfast amidst these majestic dunes.