Usually, I don't push a specific tour package to Namibia. After working in the sector for some years I have seen so many excellent opportunities and pricing levels that I cannot easily favour one over another.
The main thing is to COME TO NAMIBIA on holiday. So, check this one out as a starting point and compare it to others!
Over the years, I have visited all of the locations on this tour at one time or another and they are beautiful. The visual attack on your heart and soul is palpable at these locations. The blue skies, hues of reddish/burnt orange/brown/tan, sunsets in hues of lavender/rose/ultra violet...unbelievable.
The wildlife viewing (though there are no guarantees on seeing a particular animal on the specific day you are there) is awesome.
The coast of Namibia is vibrant! Though the water is cold due to our Benguela current, the seaside activities are fun. I enjoyed eating seafood at an outside at a cafe on a Sunday late morning listening to a local choir sing traditional songs to entertain the public. Prepare to shop (it is not cheap!) and buy quaint, cute but useful items, locally made jewellery, and art curios. I bought a beautiful watercolour painting of the coast and it hangs with pride in my sitting room at home.
Seeing those sleekly magnificent cats up close and hearing about how CCF works so hard with farmers to manage human/wildlife conflict that can leave those beautiful cheetahs poisoned, shot or severely injured is intense and important. There is nothing more graceful than a cheetah whether at repose in the hot sun under a tree or at full speed chasing a springbok for supper. Make sure you leave a donation to support cheetah conservation whether you come see them or not.
Consider this and other tour packages and COME TO NAMIBIA ON HOLIDAY!!!! - Any questions about holidays in Namibia? contact me - Jackie Asheeke at jw.asheeke@gmail.com.
Discover Namibia & Victoria Falls
- Trip Type: Journeys
- 12 Days | Windhoek to Victoria Falls
- Group Size: Max 16
Trip Details
Trip Highlights
- Meet with a researcher from the National Geographic-supported Cheetah Conservation Fund before embarking on a game drive to observe these magnificent animals up close.
- Visit the township of Mondesa with a local resident and spend time with the community’s welcoming people.
- View the ancient rock carvings at Twyfelfontein, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Itinerary - 12 Days
Day 1 — Windhoek
Arrive at anytime and transfer to our hotel.
Days 2 & 3 — Sesriem
Take in the dramatic Namibian scenery on a drive to the desert town of Sesriem. The next day, embark on a 4x4 excursion in Namib-Naukluft National Park, one of the most stunning desert landscapes on the African continent. See Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, clay pans covered in a crust of salt-rich sand surrounded by burned orange and red towering dunes. Explore Sesriem Canyon, a natural rock formation carved over millions of years by the Tsauchab River.
Days 4 & 5 — Swakopmund
Journey through the desert, keeping an eye out for zebras, kudus, springboks, and oryxes. Stop in the quirky town of Solitaire to pick up a boxed lunch before heading into the countryside. Here, we'll meet a local for a drive and talk about the survival strategies of the ancient Bushmen, decendants of whom still live traditionally in the area. Continue to Swakopmund on the Atlantic coast. The next day, take advantage of a free morning to go quad-biking or sandboarding in the nearby dunes, or explore the city. Visit the township of Mondesa with a local guide. Venture into the colorful market for an introduction to traditional foods, and stop in at Datango, an arts-and-crafts shop that offers employment to local youth. Later, visit a shebeen (a local, basic tavern) for a refreshing drink before heading to a family home for a festive evening of dinner, story-telling and musical entertainment.
Day 6 — Twyfelfontein
Travel to Twyfelfontein, Namibia’s first UNESCO World Heritage site. Examine ancient San petroglyphs that are thought to be the largest concentration of engravings in Africa, dating back some 5,000 years.
Days 7 & 8 — Ethosha National Park
Depart early to visit the Petrified Forest national monument, a stunning collection of fossilized tree trunks approximately 280 million years old. Continue to our lodge near the Etosha National Park, considered the greatest wildlife sanctuary in Namibia. In the later afternoon, take a game drive in an open safari vehicle to view the abundant wildlife. At sunrise, embark on another game drive, and keep your camera at the ready to capture any elephants, lions, oryx, kudu, majestic birds of prey, and endangered black rhinos that may be sited. The remainder of the day is free to relax at our lodge, take a swim, or join our CEO for another game drive.
Day 9 — Windhoek
Early morning drive to Otjiwarongo to the Cheetah Conservation Fund, an organization National Geographic has supported. Tour the facility and learn from one of its researchers about ongoing efforts to study, monitor, and protect cheetahs. Then enjoy a game drive to view some of these amazing animals up close. Later, return to Windhoek.
Days 10 & 11 — Victoria Falls
Fly to Zimbabwe and gain insight into everyday life during a walk through the local market and dinner at a family homestead. The next day, take a guided tour along the trails of the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. In the afternoon, enjoy free time for optional activities, including a river safari, canoeing, or even a flight over the falls. (2B, 1D)
Day 12 — Victoria Falls
Depart at any time.
