Divers Namibia Guided Safaris | 14 Days

Upon your arrival, your respective guide and the representative of our company (Camilot Tours and Safaris) will welcome you to Namibia the land of the brave. He will transfer you to your first accommodation at The Elegant Guesthouse. After freshening up from the long flight, your guide will advise you on the time he will meet you at the main area for a city tour to explore Windhoek the capital city of Namibia. However, he will take you to the most important historical areas. Your guide will join you for dinner at one of the most famous restaurants in Windhoek, where he will brief you in detail about your safari within Namibia. Dinner is booked at Joe’s Beer House.

Overnight: The Elegant Guesthouse Meal Basis: Lunch, Dinner + City Tour

This morning just after the breathtaking breakfast you head the road to the South/East towards the
Kalahari Desert to Lapa Lange Game Ranch Lodge. You arrive at the lodge in time for lunch. After
settle in you will meet with your local guide at the lobby and be off on your first activity whereby you will
walk on at your leisure. After the activity you return back to the lodge whilst you explore the breath-
taking air and the red dunes. You freshen up for your dinner and the rest of the night is spent at your
siesta.

Kalahari Desert:
Kalahari Desert, large basin like plain of the interior plateau of Southern Africa. It occupies almost all of
Botswana, the eastern third of Namibia, and the northern most part of Northern Cape province in South
Africa.

Lapa Lange Game Ranch Lodge:
Lapa Lange Game Lodge is located in South Central Namibia, on the edge of the Kalahari. It has sleeping facilities for 54 guests in en suite self-catering units as well as en suite rooms which offer a dinner, bed and breakfast service. Camping facilities are also available on a beautiful, green lawnarea. Lapa Lange Game Lodge restaurant offers uniquely Namibian country style cuisine and can alsoserve a la carte meals when required. Owner, Piet de Lange, however prefers to introduce visitors tothe traditional camp fire experience serving potjiekos and lapa barbeques. This offers a special treat totourists unfamiliar with this well-loved Namibian cooking experience. According to the De Langes theirwhole philosophy in the operation of Lapa Lange is based on the principle of Namibian “coziness”After a feast or a long relaxing walk the rock pool is the ideal place to cool off and wash away any bit ofremaining stress. Visitors to Lapa Lange Game Lodge can enjoy a wide range of activities that includewalks in the game camp, a game drive or merely relaxing next to the water hole and watching a varietyof game (30 species) come to drink. Sun downer trips and dune rides on the red Kalahari dunes arealso offered to guests on request. “Lapa Lange Game Lodge is nature friendly and it is our aim to bringpeople closer to nature and its wild life,” says Mr. De Lange. Visitors to our country will be able to enjoya real Namibian cultural learning experience. They will also be able to buy hand made items producedby Nama and San people. Lapa Lange Game Lodge is the ideal stop over for tours into the Kalahari.Light lunches for bus tour groups can be offered are smaller tour groups can spend the night in therooms or self-catering units. We have 5 well appointed luxury Chalets dotted around the waterhole.There are 4 Superior Chalets and 1 Executive Villa with its own private Jacuzzi.

Overnight: Lapa Lange Game Ranch Lodge Meal Basis: Lunch, Dinner + PM Bushmen Walk

Today after scrumptious breakfast you head the road to one of the well-known and one of the famous
highlights of Namibia to Namib Naukluft National Park. Lunch is had en route. You arrive at Namib
Desert Lodge in the mid – afternoon where you stay for two nights whilst you explore the remarkable
sights of Namib Desert with your guide. After you settle in the afternoon is spent on afternoon scenic
nature drive and tranquil surroundings at Namib Desert Lodge. If there is still time today, your guide will
take you to visit Sesriem Canyon, a nearby geological attraction. You return to the lodge to freshen up
for dinner.

Overnight: Namib Desert Lodge Meal Basis: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + PM Scenic Nature Drive

This morning after an early wake – up call you will meet at the lobby where you will have coffee/tea and
rusk. You set off to Namib Naukluft Park with your private guide in your private vehicle on Sossusvlei
Excursion. The Earlier you leave to join the queue to the entrance for Sossusvlei the better. You stand
the chance to capture the dunes whilst the light is soft and the shadows accentuate the towering shapes and the curves of the dunes. After the most awesome experience by climbing the highest dune called big daddy at Sossusvlei. Once you explored Sossusvlei and Deadvlei and surroundings dune fields. You will enjoy a relaxed picnic brunch under the shade of camelthorn trees. You return to the lodge in the earlier afternoon in time for late lunch. The late afternoon can be spent to visit Sesriem Canyon afterwards if you haven’t visited the canyon the previous day. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure.

Sossusvlei:
Conservation area with restricted entrance and movement in the area. Entrance fees to be paid upon
entry. Sossusvlei is located in the southern part of the Namib Desert, in the Namib – Naukluft Park of
Namibia, a prime destination in Namibia that showcases mammoth sand dunes up 325m in height.
Sossusvlei is a salt and clay pan surrounded by high red dunes. The name “Sossusvlei” is often used
in an extended meaning to refer to the surrounding area, which is one of the major visitor attractions of
Namibia.

Overnight: Namib Desert Lodge Meal Basis: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + AM Sossusvlei Excursion + PM Sesriem Hiking

The attractive drive today takes you northwest through awesome and ever-changing desert landscapes of the Namib Naukluft National Park, including the impressive Ghaub and Kuiseb Canyon via Kuiseb pass. You will meet the coast at the port town of Walvis Bay and then continue north to Swakopmund where you can enjoy the pleasant seaside location and cooler coastal breeze for your next two nights.This afternoon is spent on 1-hour Quad biking and the late. After the quad biking activity, you can still explore the town along the waterfront on foot, on your way to the restaurant for your dinner at one of the local restaurants.

Swakopmund:
Swakopmund is much loved by Namibians as a welcome respite from the heat of the interior. It is also popular among visitors because of its old-world charm and relaxed atmosphere. Founded in 1892 during German colonial rule, it served as the territory’s main harbour for many years. Today this quaint desert town, hedged between desert and sea, is enhanced by lush green lawns, elegant palm trees and carefully tended public gardens. Swakop has wide choice of hotels, pensions and restaurants and several coffee shops selling traditional cakes and pastries. The coast with its desert hinterland offers many options, both for adventure and for relaxation.

Quad Biking:
Quad biking is the best way to experience the pristine beauty of the Namib Desert and its magnificent
dunes. No prior experience is needed and you will never be too old to do a guided bike excursion. On
our tours we do multi – guiding with slow and fast groups in the same tour, catering for both the
adrenaline seeker and the visitor.

Atlantic Garden Boutique Hotel:
Located in Swakopmund, 400 metres from The Mole Beach, Atlantic Garden Boutique Hotel provides
accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a bar. The property is close to Otavi-Bahnhof,
Hohenzollernhaus and German Evangelical Lutheran Church. The accommodation offers a 24-hour
front desk, airport transfers, a tour desk and free WiFi. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a
coffee machine. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a
hairdryer. At Atlantic Garden Boutique Hotel all rooms come with air conditioning and a safety deposit
box. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Swakopmund, like
cycling. Popular points of interest near Atlantic Garden Boutique Hotel include Palm Beach, South
Beach and Atlanta cinema. The nearest airport is Walvis Bay Airport, 48 km from the hotel.

Overnight: Atlantic Garden Boutique Hotel Meal Basis: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + PM 1 Hour Quad Biking

This morning you will be off to Walvisbay for your boat cruise to check in on time. Your guide will accompany you once there is space available. You will be drop of at the waterfront after having the most awesome sightings for the marine wildlife. You might be lucky to spot the humpback whale. You will enjoy Oysters, Sparkling wine, trademark platters with delicious snack and local brewed Namibia beer. You will return to the waterfront.

After the morning boat cruise, you will be collected by your guide from sandwich harbor tour upon your arrival at waterfront. The breathtaking 4×4 ride towards the Sandwich Harbour to explore the stunning view on this tour. This drive will take you on magnificent scenic drive along the Walvis Bay Lagoon and the salt mines. If you are lucky you might spot some flamingos. You return to waterfront and meet with your private guide and you return to Swakopmund from Walvisbay after one of the remarkable activities and long day. You will freshen up for your dinner and the dinner is had at any of the local restaurants which your guide will choose.

Catamaran Boat Cruise:
We set sail daily from the Walvisbay Waterfront. Most of the visitors to Namibia travel to see exquisite
landscapes and majestic wildlife. Yet, few ever consider Namibia’s maritime wildlife as part of their
game safaris. At Catamaran Charters we change all that. On our educational dolphin and seal cruises,
guests get front row seats to watch seals being boisterous and stand a good chance to be introduced
to the eccentric –looking great white pelican and that is only the beginning. You will have an excellent
chance of seeing at least one of the more common members of the Marine Big 5 as we are often
accosted by Bottlenose, Heaviside and Dusky dolphins who look to satisfy their curiosity. The
unconventional mola or sunfish is a highlight for many of our guests and we have had regular sightings
of equally impressive leather back Turtles. How better to round off a perfect morning with Oysters and
Sparkling wine, followed by our trademark platters with savoury snacks, coffee/tea and cakes while we
leisurely sail the South – Atlantic Namibian coastline. Since all four our catamarans are sailing
catamarans, we enjoy letting guests enjoy the true experience of sailing. We frequently switch off the
engines and hoist the sails – conditions permitting – and encourage guest to partake in the sailing
experience by helping to rig the lines and setting the sails.

Sandwich Harbour Tour:
Sand and sea, ocean and ancient sand dunes . . . if you are looking for a beyond epic adventure, our
Sandwich Harbour Tour with 4×4 Experience is just for you! Begin your day, or end your day with a +-
6 hour, beautiful expedition! We offer both AM and PM tours, where our experienced guides and
equipped 4×4’s will take you through the stunning dune landscape of Sandwich Harbour. With huge
sand dunes and the Atlantic Ocean at your feet, you will have epic photo ops and magical memories to
take home – Often described as ‘one of my most amazing experiences ever!’

Overnight: Atlantic Garden Boutique Hotel Meal Basis: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + AM Dolphin Boat Cruise + PM Sandwich Harbour Tour

Continuing on your safari today, the road takes you north and east into the wonderful and diverse region
of Damaraland. You pass Namibia’s highest mountain, the Brandberg which peaks at 2,573 m above
sea level, and take time to view game and absorb the vastness of the scenery along the way.
Damaraland is typified by displays of colour, magnificent table topped mountains, rock formations and
bizarre-looking vegetation. The landscape in this area has been formed by the erosion of wind, water
and geological forces which have formed rolling hills, dunes, gravel plains and ancient river terraces. It
is the variety and loneliness of the area as well as the scenic splendour which will reward and astound
you, giving one an authentic understanding of the word ‘wilderness’. If time allows this afternoon your
guide will take you to visit the nearby attractions and geological sites of the pre-historic Twyfelfontein
rock engravings (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) – if not there is plenty of time to see them tomorrow.

Twyfelfontein:
Strewn over a hillside amongst flat-topped mountains of red sandstone, Twyfelfontein’s boulders and
slabs of red sandstone hold some 2,500 prehistoric engravings that depict wildlife, animal spoor and
abstract motifs. It is perhaps the largest and finest collection of petroglyphs in Africa. The engravings
show animals such as elephant, giraffe, kudu, lion, rhinoceros, springbok, zebra and ostrich that once
used to drink from a fountain at the bottom of the hill. In some cases, footprints were engraved instead
of hooves or paws. The abstract motifs feature mainly circles. Stone tools and other artefacts found at
Twyfelfontein suggest that hunter-gatherers occupied the site over a period of perhaps 7,000 years.
These days a local guide accompanies visitors to showcase the rock art. The engravings lie along two
circular routes, one an hour’s climb and the other 40 minutes longer. Twyfelfontein is one of Namibia’s
key National Monuments and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Twyfelfontein Country Lodge:
The lodge—nestled along the mountainside—blends beautifully with its surroundings. Its design
complements the sandstone rock formations with minimal visual impact on this picturesque landscape,
utilizing natural stone, carefully selected paint colours, and thatched roofs. Enjoy the beautiful views of the Huab Valley, desert plains, and distant mountains from the deck provide hours of relaxed comfort, peace, and tranquillity. Twyfelfontein is more than just a place to stay—it is a destination in and of itself.

Overnight: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge Meal Basis: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + PM Rock Engravings Visit

After an early breakfast you will be off on an exciting 4×4 excursion along the ephemeral Aba Huab and
Huab River valleys to explore this remarkable region and to search for game, including the elusive
desert adapted elephants if they are in the area. Damaraland is home to a variety of desert adapted
wildlife and hidden desert treasures. As the elephants are mostly active in the mornings you will normally have the best chance to see them then before returning to lodge for lunch. Since it can get very hot during the day you can spent the afternoon at the pool after lunch whilst you at your leisure. The late afternoon is spent to visit the Damara Living museum. You return after the activity and freshen up for your dinner.

Desert Adapted Elephant:
In habitats with sufficient vegetation and water an adult elephant consumes as much as 300 kg of
roughage and 230 litres of water every day of its life. Consider what a herd of them would eat and drink
in a week or a month or a year. Well, you might not only spot the elephants, but other large mammals
as well, such as black rhinoceros and giraffe, and if you are lucky you might spot the desert adopted
lions as well. Their ranges extend from river catchments in northern Kaokoveld as far south as the
northern Namib. Apart from the Kunene River, seven river courses northwards from the Ugab provide
them with possible routes across the desert, right to the Skeleton Coast. The biggest are the Hoarusib,
the Hoanib, the Huab and the Ugab Rivers. Desert adapted elephant in Kaokoland and the Namib walk
further for water and fodder than any other elephant in Africa. The distances between waterholes and
feeding grounds can be as great as 68 km. The typical home range of a family herd is larger than 2,000
km², or eight times as big as ranges in central Africa where rainfall is much higher. They walk and feed
at night and rest during the day. To meet their nutritional and bulk requirements they browse on no
fewer than 74 of the 103-plant species that grow in their range. Not a separate species or even a
subspecies, they are an ecotype unique to Namibia in Africa south of the equator, behaviourally adapted
to hyper-arid conditions. Elephant in Mali on the southwestern fringe of the Sahara Desert are the only
others known to survive in similar conditions.

Overnight: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge Meal Basis: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + AM Desert Elephant Excursion + PM Damara Living Museum Visit

Just after breakfast, you will continue on your safari to Opuwo. You will arrive mid-afternoon in time for
a light lunch at Opuwo Country Lodge. After you settle in, you will meet your tour guide at the main area
together with the local guide who will accompany you to go visit the Himba village and to learn more
about the Himba people culture. You will return to Opuwo Country Lodge to freshen up and to have
your dinner. The rest of the night is spent on your siesta after the long day.

Himba People:
The Himba people are a semi-nomadic tribe who have lived in northern Namibia for centuries. They are
known for their distinctive red ochre body paint and intricate jewellery, as well as their deep-rooted
cultural traditions and beliefs.

Opuwo Country Lodge:
Opuwo Country Lodge has 28 luxury rooms consist of 21 twins, 1 luxury double room and 3 sets of
Inter-leading twin rooms (6 rooms) and 12 standard twin rooms. All the rooms have air conditioning and
en-suit shower, toilet with complimentary amenities. The campsite is also situated on the hill +-
500meters away from the lodge. The 12 Large have 220v electricity (24hours), ablution facilities with
hot and cold water, each with barbecue area and a communal wash up facility. Deck chairs and
umbrellas set the scene for a relaxed day around the pool or cool off after a hard day’s drive. Next to
the pool is the Bar and Restaurant where guests can crack a cold one and enjoy mouth-watering meals.

Overnight: Opuwo Country Lodge Meal Basis: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + PM Himba Village Visit

After breath- taking breakfast, you head the road towards Western Etosha National Park. You will arrive
in time for lunch at Hobatere Lodge. After settling in you spent the afternoon on afternoon Game drive
on the premises of the lodge. You return for dinner and right after the dinner your local guide from the
Hobatere Lodge will take you on spectacular night drive. You return to the lodge and the rest of the
night is spent at your siesta.

Overnight: Hobatere Lodge Meal Basis: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + PM Game Drive + Night Drive

Today after breakfast you will enter Etosha National Park through the Galton Gate on the western side
of the park. As you enter the park you start with the game drive throughout the entire road toward
Okaukuejo Resort. After arriving and checking in at Okaukuejo Resort you meet with your guide at the
main area and will be off in your private vehicle on afternoon game viewing drive to visit one of the
famous waterholes. If you are lucky you will spot the predators but otherwise you will see zebras,
giraffes, elephants, rhinos, and many different species of antelope. You return to the resort before they
close the gates by sunset, the rest of the evening can be spent on game viewing at the camp’s floodlit
waterhole while enjoying dinner, and afterwards.

Etosha National Park:
Etosha National Park covers 22,270 km², of which approximately 5,000 km² is made up of saline
depressions or ‘pans’. The largest of these pans, the Etosha Pan, can be classified as a saline desert
in its own right. The Etosha Pan lies in the Owambo Basin, on the north-western edge of the Namibian
Kalahari Desert. Until three million years ago it formed part of huge, shallow lake that was reduced to a
complex of salt pans when the major river that fed it, the Kunene, changed course and began to flow to
the Atlantic instead. If the lake existed today, it would be the third largest in the world. Etosha is the
largest of the pans at 4,760 km² in extent. It is nowadays filled with water only when sufficient rain falls
to the north in Angola, inducing floods to flow southward along the Cuvelai drainage system. The Park
consists of grassland, woodland and savannah. Game-viewing centers around the numerous springs
and waterholes where several different species can often be seen at one time. The Park boasts some
114 mammal and over 340 bird species. Wildlife that one might see includes elephant, lion, giraffe, blue
wildebeest, eland, kudu, gemsbok (oryx), zebra, rhino, cheetah, leopard, hyena, honey badger and
warthog, as well as the endemic black faced impala.

Okaukuejo Resort:
At the Southern entrance to the Etosha National Park, Okaukuejo is the park’s oldest and most popular
resort. A floodlit waterhole visited by plenty of game especially after sunset, gives Okaukuejo its special
character and provides guests with hours of entertainment and the opportunity to see animals such as
elephant and black rhino from close by. The resorts have luxury and standard bungalows, en-suite
rooms, swimming pool, post office, filling station and conference facilities.

Overnight: Okaukuejo Resort Meal Basis: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + AM + PM Game Viewing Drive

Today after early breakfast you will be of on another exciting morning guided game drive within the
Etosha National Park, to see more of the wide variety of game and bird species that are to be found
there. You might be very lucky to see the early predator hunting. Lunch is had en route. You drive back
after lunch and continue with your game drive. Your return to Okaukuejo Resort before sunset. You
return to the resort before they close the gates by sunset, the rest of the evening can be spent on game
viewing at the camp’s floodlit waterhole while enjoying dinner, and afterwards.

Overnight: Okaukuejo Resort Meal Basis: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + AM + PM Game Viewing Drive

On your way back to Windhoek you will visit the Okahandja Craft Market for your last shopping. You
arrive at Windhoek and the late afternoon on city tour to explore the city. Dinner is had at Local
restaurant.

City Tour:
If times allows, you spend the day exploring Windhoek. You visit the Christ Church (Christuskirche), the
National Museum and the Alte Feste or take the opportunity to go shopping in One of the modern malls.
And don’t forget to try a typical Namibia dish, Kapana or biltong, before returning to your temporary
home at the end of an exciting day.

Overnight: The Elegant Guesthouse Meal Basis: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + PM City Tour

Today after your delicious breakfast you will be transferred back to Hosea Kutako International Airport
for you to connect on your international airline. Here you going to say your final goodbyes to your guide.

Meal Basis: Breakfast