ABOUT THE TOUR
The ever-popular Namibia once again lures us back for another chance to savour Africa at its best. Our tour starts and finishes at Windhoek but explores some of the finest destinations en route.
Vast landscapes of thornveld are punctuated by mountain ranges such as Waterberg and Erongo, both hosting many of Namibia’s endemic species including White-tailed Shrike, Monteiro’s Hornbill, Rock runner and Carp’s Tit.
Wildlife is everywhere and no more so perhaps than in the vast Etosha National Park where 22,000 square km of wilderness is home to a wide range of birds and mammals. Waterholes attract both, including one of Africa’s most endangered mammals – the Black Rhino. Our tour to this land of contrasts also includes the spectacle of thousands of waterbirds at the internationally important lagoon at Walvis Bay.
TOUR LEADER
Keith & Linda Offord
17 days from £6,950 per person
TOUR DATE: 6 – 22 SEPTEMBER 2025
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £370
Price Includes
- Economy class scheduled flights
- Air passenger duty, passenger service charge, airline security charges, airport taxes and fuel surcharges where applicable – currently £100 (liable to change without notice)
- Accommodation throughout as shown in the itinerary
- All meals
- All entrance fees, visits, excursions and transportation as per the itinerary
- Gratuities in restaurants for included meals; gratuities to guide/s gratuities to driver/s; porterage
- The services of your tour leader throughout
Price Excludes
- Travel insurance
- Items of personal expenditure (e.g. telephone calls / laundry etc.)
- Government levies or taxes introduced after costing and publication of this programme on 07/08/24
- Visa entry cost.
DAY-BY-DAY OVERVIEW
Saturday 6 September – London / Frankfurt / Windhoek
Depart London Heathrow on an overnight flight via Frankfurt to Windhoek, arriving the following morning.
Sunday 7 – Monday 8 September – Windhoek / Auas Mountains
Arrive in Windhoek and transfer by coach to Auas Safari Lodge. Spend the afternoon exploring the grounds or relaxing. The following day includes gentle walks and a game drive, with opportunities to observe local birdlife and mammals around the reservoirs and woodland areas.
Overnight: Auas Safari Lodge
Tuesday 9 – Wednesday 10 September – Auas / Waterberg Plateau
Drive north to Waterberg Wilderness Lodge. Explore the wooded plateau and lodge surroundings with guided walks and birdwatching, including visits to a nearby lake and drinking pool.
Overnight: Waterberg Wilderness Lodge
Thursday 11 September – Waterberg / Etosha National Park
Early morning walk before travelling to Etosha. Stop at Lake Otjikoto en route. Arrive at Namutoni Camp, with time to explore the nearby savannah and floodlit waterhole.
Overnight: Namutoni Rest Camp
Friday 12 – Saturday 13 September – Etosha / Namutoni to Halali
Spend two days crossing Etosha to Halali Camp, stopping at key waterholes. Expect good sightings of predators and large mammals. Birding around the camp and at the waterhole is excellent.
Overnight: Halali Rest Camp
Sunday 14 – Monday 15 September – Etosha / Halali to Okaukuejo
Continue west to Okaukuejo Camp. Visit various habitats en route with opportunities to see big cats and dry-country bird species. The waterhole is active day and night with regular elephant and rhino sightings.
Overnight: Okaukuejo Rest Camp
Tuesday 16 – Wednesday 17 September – Etosha / Erongo Mountains
Depart Etosha and travel to the Erongo Mountains. Stay at Ondudu Safari Lodge and explore trails around the granite hills, focusing on local endemics and raptors.
Overnight: Ondudu Safari Lodge
Thursday 18 – Friday 19 September – Erongo / Walvis Bay
Travel to Walvis Bay via arid desert landscapes. Visit coastal wetlands and dune systems with excellent birding, including flamingos, pelicans, and local endemics.
Overnight: Pelican Bay Hotel
Saturday 20 September – Walvis Bay / Auas Mountains
Return inland to Gocheganas Lodge near Windhoek for a final overnight stay. Afternoon at leisure with optional wildlife viewing and birdwatching.
Overnight: Gocheganas Lodge
Sunday 21 – Monday 22 September – Windhoek / London
Morning at leisure before an early evening flight via Frankfurt, arriving in London on Monday morning.
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