Discover Namibia - Lodges

Discover Namibia - Lodges

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Discover Namibia - Lodges

13 Days Starting and ending in Windhoek

Visiting: Windhoek, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Sossusvlei, Brandberg, Brandberg White Lady Painting, Etosha National Park, Waterberg

Tour operator:

Exodus Adventure Travels

Tour code:

AZNP

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

4 - 12

Physical rating:

Easy & Moderate

Age range:

16-99

Special diets catered:

Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

4WD, Walking

From: $3150

NB: Prices correct on 23-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

The scenic beauty of Namibia is only matched by the diversity. Deep canyons, towering dunes, otherworldly rock formations and vast salt pans merge seamlessly in an endlessly shifting landscape. The sky seems particularly big here with spectacular sunsets and, at night, billions of twinkling stars overhead. This is the backdrop for healthy wildlife populations and a mix of different communities.

Highlights

  • Two full days in Etosha National Park

  • The highest dunes in the world

  • The spectacular Namib-Naukluft Park Desert

  • Brandberg, the highest mountain in Namibia

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Start Windhoek

Location: Windhoek

The tour starts at Arebbusch Lodge in Windhoek. The afternoon can be spent exploring or relaxing, perhaps taking a dip in the pool or watching the many native birds that swoop overhead. There will be a welcome briefing in the evening to discuss the adventures to come.



Accommodation: Arebbusch Lodge (or similar)

Day 2 : Drive Through Namib Nuakluft To Sesriem

Gareth Rhys
Aicha Dalsheimer

Location: Namib-Naukluft National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we head southwest through the spectacular scenery of the Namib-Naukluft Park towards the Sesriem/Solitaire area.



This national park, one of the largest in the world, is home to one of the driest and oldest deserts on Earth. It also has towering, jagged rock formations and an incredible lunar landscape, so be prepared for great photo stops.



Driving: 186mi-217mi (300km-350km); seven hours



Accommodation: Weltevrede Guest Farm (or similar)

Day 3 : Sossusvlei And The Namib Carnivore Conservation Centre

Jean Francois Badoc
Uwe Affeldt
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Location: Sossusvlei

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we spend much of our time in the Namib Desert. Rising early, we visit the tallest dunes in the world and climb one of them in the early morning light for spectacular views.



We can then either walk to Hiddenvlei as a group (a round journey of 1hr 45min) or catch a 4x4 transfer (optional extra) to Deadvlei, where ancient acacia trees form an eerie desert scene. If we’re lucky, we may see gemsbok or ostrich among the dunes. In the afternoon, we visit Sesriem Canyon before joining a guide to see the cheetahs at the Namib Carnivore Conservation Centre; depending on time, we may go tomorrow morning.



Driving: 124mi (200km); three hours



Accommodation: Weltevrede Guest Farm (or similar)

Day 4 : To Swakopmund Via Walvis Bay

Gareth Rhys
Aicha Dalsheimer

Location: Namib-Naukluft National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast

We take a long but very scenic drive through the Namib-Naukluft Park to Swakopmund. En route, we visit Walvis Bay for lunch and to see flamingos. Swakopmund is a small German colonial resort town with quaint cake shops and coffee houses and a centre for adrenaline activities.



Driving: 186mi (300km); 5hr 30min



Accommodation: Prost Hotel (or similar)

Day 5 : Free Day For Optional Activities

Gareth Rhys
Aicha Dalsheimer

Location: Namib-Naukluft National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today is free to enjoy one of the many optional activities here. On the water, go deep-sea fishing; in the desert, try sandboarding and quad-biking; and in the sky, fly over the Skeleton Coast. Or spend the day enjoying the fantastic local Viennese-style cakes, walk along the beach or nearby dunes, or just watch the world pass in this town which seems strangely out of place in Africa.



Accommodation: Prost Hotel (or similar)

Day 6 : Brandberg

Location: Brandberg

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a relaxing start, we leave the cool breeze of the Atlantic Ocean behind and head inland towards Brandberg, the highest mountain in Namibia, in Damaraland. The Damaraland area is best-known as being home to desert elephants that roam in the Ugab River. Depending on our arrival time, there may be the option of a 4x4 game drive looking for desert elephants.



In the evening, we can normally enjoy spectacular stargazing.



Driving: 149mi (240km); 3hr 30min



Accommodation: Brandberg White Lady Lodge campsite (or similar)

Day 7 : Walk Through Valley 45 To The White Lady Painting

Location: Brandberg White Lady Painting

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We begin our day with a short drive to Brandberg, where we enjoy a walk through Valley 45 for approximately 90 minutes. Along the way, we view beautiful, granite formations and a variety of birdlife. The valley takes us to the White Lady rock painting which, along with several other small paintings and engravings, are thought to have been left by San hunter-gatherers at least 2,000 years ago (please note that if elephants walk into this area then it might be too dangerous to do the walk - in this case we will typically go on a game drive looking for elephants). After, we drive towards the Khorixas area, where we should pass various Himba and Herero women selling crafts from the roadside. We may also spot desert elephants and meerkats on the way.



Driving: 155mi (250km); 4hr 30min



Accommodation: Damara Mopane Lodge (or similar)

Day 8 : To Etosha National Park

Nrupesh Soni
Peter Schmid
András Szőllősy

Location: Etosha National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast

We begin with a short drive to Etosha, a huge national park of mixed forest and grassland centred around a large salt pan. We should arrive in time for a late afternoon game drive before reaching our accommodation for the night. The itinerary allows plenty of time to really enjoy this fabulous game park.



Driving: 125mi (200km); three hours



Accommodation: Okaukuejo Lodge (or similar)

Day 9 - 10 : Two Days Game Viewing In Etosha

Nrupesh Soni
Peter Schmid
András Szőllősy

Location: Etosha National Park

Etosha is home to a great variety of species, which are generally easy to find as the animals congregate at different times around the waterholes. Wildebeest, zebras, impalas, springbucks, kudus, elephants, giraffes, lions and even rhinos are all common sights here. Bring plenty of camera memory and patience and you will be rewarded by one of the greatest game spectacles in southern Africa. Etosha is also a good place to spot birds, with plenty of water birds on the lakes (when filled with water), and weaverbirds and hornbills in the trees. In Etosha, we typically stay within the park on some or all the nights (subject to availability) and the camps are next to waterholes. These accommodations also offer optional night drives, which you can book and pay for on arrival.



Accommodation: Namutoni Lodge (or similar)



Meals included: Breakfast (x2), Lunch (x1)

Day 11 : On To The Waterberg Plateau. Optional 4X4 Game Drive

Location: Waterberg

Meals Included: Breakfast

Leaving Etosha behind, we head towards the Waterberg Plateau. This 656ft (200m) high plateau topped by bushveld is one of the most fertile areas in Namibia. There are several walking trails, including one leading to a spectacular viewpoint near the top of the plateau. You can also take an optional 4x4 game drive.



Driving: 186mi (300km); five hours



Accommodation: Waterberg Lodge (or similar)

Day 12 : Waterberg Plateau And On To Windhoek

Location: Windhoek

We have free time this morning to relax or explore the Waterberg Plateau a little further. Later, we head back to Windhoek stopping at a crafts market on the way.



Driving: 199mi (320km); 4hr 30min



Accommodation: Arebbusch Lodge (or similar)

Day 13 : End Windhoek

Location: Windhoek

Meals Included: Breakfast

The trip ends after breakfast. Free time before your flight can be spent relaxing at the accommodation or exploring Windhoek, where there are museums and shops. Alternatively, arrange a township tour of Windhoek or visit the nearby Daan Viljoen game reserve (see Optional Excursions section).

What's Included

  • All breakfasts, two lunches, four dinners

  • All accommodation

  • All transport and listed activities

  • Tour leader throughout

  • Arrival and departure transfers (from Windhoek)

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance

  • Single accommodation (available on request)

  • Visas or vaccinations

Food

All breakfasts, two lunches and four dinners are included. In the itinerary, we state which meals are included on which day.



For meals not included, allow approximately 250 - 350 Namibian dollars (US$15-20) per person for dinner and 250 Namibian dollars (US$ 15) for lunch. Meals are in restaurants or at the lodges.



Meat plays a big part in Namibian cuisine. However, lodges
estaurants can cater for vegetarians if notified in advance. Please make let us know before departure if you have any dietary requests.

Accommodation

Throughout this adventure in Namibia, we mostly stay in two- and three-star lodges and occasionally in permanent tented camps. Most properties have swimming pools, so don’t forget your swimwear.



Below are a few of the standout accommodations.



Arebbusch Travel Lodge







Our guesthouse is only a 10-minute drive from the city centre yet is spacious with two swimming pools and one of the best pizzerias in the capital. It also has a beautiful garden enlivened with indigenous trees, which provide a habitat for a wealth of birdlife, including black-throated canaries, laughing doves and red-headed finches.



Brandberg White Lady Lodge







Our Brandberg stay is in the middle of nowhere. From the viewpoint, you will not see another property, just the ruggedly beautiful landscape of Damaraland and possibly some desert elephants in the distance. There’s a dining area, well-stocked bar, lounge, and two swimming pools.



Lodges in Etosha National Park







In Etosha, we stay within the national park itself – a huge plus for any animal lover. The resorts we use are either Okaukuejo, Halali or Namutoni. Each location has a restaurant, swimming pool and bar but the highlights are the flood-lit waterholes where wildlife regularly stops to drink and bathe.



Worth knowing



Wifi is available in several properties but not everywhere, notably not in Sesriem, Etosha or Waterberg.

Due to the limited amount of accommodation within Etosha National Park, it is sometimes necessary to sleep outside the park on some or all of the nights we are there. However, this is rare. Where we stay will not impact the number of game drives we have within the park.

Our rooms in Etosha are the only accommodation where mosquito nets are provided, as the park is in a low-risk malaria area.

Additional game drives may be available at the Etosha sites, which can be booked on arrival for an extra cost.

Check out our Q&As

  • What is the maximum group size?

    12

  • Do you require a visa for this holiday?

    Visas for Namibia are not required for UK or Commonwealth passport holders. Other nationalities should check before travelling.

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Minimum 16 year age people can go on this tour.

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes, Arrival and departure transfers (from Windhoek)

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    Yes

  • Are vaccinations required for this tour?

    There are no mandatory vaccination requirements.

    Recommended vaccinations are: Polio, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Typhoid, Hepatitis A.

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    2 and 3-star

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

What a fab trip

I cannot describe how amazing this trip was, Namibia is a stunning country, with wonderful scenery - 2nd most sparsely populated country in the world so there is lots of open space (and lots of driving) but the desert, the night sky, the ancient rock art and the animals at Etosha are so worth it

2 weeks in the desert and Etosha

A 2 week tour to a beautiful country. Everywhere we went we saw spectacular scenery, met interesting and friendly people and stayed in lovely lodges. I won't forget the elephants, pronking springbok, dancing ostriches and roaring lion.

photography paradise

The country is large, the roads are long and bumpy, however not an inch should be missed. Etosha and the dunes are particularly magnificent.

Discover Namibia

A fascinating kaleidoscope of scenery, climate and nature. From daunting, towering sand dunes, long desert roads, breezy Atlantic coast to exciting, animal filled plains. Always something to watch and thrill!

Beautiful Namibia

Namibia is a beautiful country of amazing contrasts.

Stunning scenery and Amazing Wildlife

A packed and varied itinerary with desert landscapes, mountain walks and a chance to see a huge range of wildlife (we got to see the Big 5). Accommodation was good: big rooms, mosquito nets when needed, always a fridge and kettle, tea, coffee. Pretty good for vegetarians. Breath-taking skies and vast plains and mountains.

Amazing Namibia!

A truly great trip. Namibia is a big country and that becomes apparent very quickly. You can drive for hours on dirt roads without ever seeing any sign of civilisation. There's a whole lot to see you won't be disappointed.

Magical Memories from Namibia.

This holiday was a great adventure in a magnificent country that I fell in love with. We went during Namibia's Winter and as a result there was an abundance of wild animals throughout our trip. Lodges were more than adequate, WIFI was more widely available than I had predicted ( only needed to send gloating photos back home!), Most major places such as supermarkets, lodges and activities took either cash or credit/debit card and food although very meat centric was still complemented by lots of vegetables so didn’t come back too much heavier than we went!

Beautiful Namibia

Just back from a wonderful trip to Namibia. There was 10 people on the group. We travelled on a truck through this amazing country. Our guides Ronnie and Chef Rueben where amazing. They were so professional and efficient,they actually made the holiday. Long drive days but these were made easier by Ronnie the driver's flexibility. Loo stops and photo stops where never a problem. Fantastic hosts and Reuben is an amazing chef. Thank you....i put on 3 3lbs last 2 weeks haha.

Discover Namibia - Lodges

This trip combines the highlights of the Namibian landscape with game viewing in the parks.

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