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9 Day Etosha, Skeleton Coast and Sossusvlei Camping and Lodge Safari
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1 Feb
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8 Feb
Sat
15 Feb
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Highlights
This 9 day tour is the perfect overview of Namibia’s highlights. Enjoy sightings of wildlife at the Okonjima Nature Reserve and Etosha National Park before immersing ourselves into the rich culture of the Himba tribe. We explore Namibia’s Skeleton Coast and visit the seals at Cape Cross before taking a short break from camping in Swakopmund, Namibia’s adventure capital. Here we can enjoy any number of adrenaline-inducing optional activities before starting our journey south. Our next stop after crossing the Tropic of Capricorn is Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert, home to some of the world’s highest sand dunes. This tour is a combination of camping and lodging, and the ultimate Namibian adventure for those looking for a combination of an affordable and comfortable safari!
Itinerary
Mount Etjo Game Reserve
Chameleon Backpackers
45 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe meet all together for brief pre-departure talk at Chameleon Backpackers before departing Windhoek.Okahandja Mbangura Woodcarvers Craft Market
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeWe stop briefly at the Okahandja Wood carving markets. Woodcarvers from all over Namibia, who practice their ancient skill, come here to sell their goods. This is the perfect opportunity to practice your haggling skills all while supporting the local community.Mount Etjo
18 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeOur next stop Mount Etjo Game Reserve, who’s mission has been to make significant contributions to conservation, at the same time trying to ensure the survival of Namibia’s black and white Rhino`s in their natural habit. We aim to arrive at camp before lunch, giving us ample time to set up camp and enjoy lunch before we join the afternoon activity. This afternoon you have an game drive on the reserve looking for some of the rhino`s that was saved by the hard work of Mount Etjo Rhino Trust . We end our, afternoon game drive on the reserve while enjoying a Namibian sunset.- AccommodationsOvernight camping at Mount Etjo campsiteFood And DrinksLunch - Cold meats and fresh salads with bread rolls or soup and bread in winter.Dinner - A different dish each night – curries, pasta, braai (BBQ), stirfries etc
Etosha National Park
Otjiwarongo
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe depart from camp after a leisurely breakfast and stop briefly at Otjiwarongo, a small town north of Mount Etjo to gather some fresh supplies, before continuing on to Etosha National Park, one of Southern Africa’s premier wildlife areas.Etosha National Park
18 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeUpon entering the gate, we start our search for wildlife. We enjoy a short game drive through to Okaukuejo, where we set up our camp and enjoy a delicious lunch, before heading out on an afternoon game drive. Etosha is unlike any other, and our game drives take us from waterhole to waterhole in search of predators as well as plains game, birds and if we are lucky, even reptiles. We return to camp just before sunset, and whilst dinner is cooking, we have the chance to visit the excellent floodlit waterhole where rhino, elephant, giraffe, lion and hyena are frequent visitors. Dinner is prepared by our guide over an open fire.- AccommodationsOvernight camping at Okaukuejo campsite.Food And DrinksBreakfast - 3 varieties of cereal, yoghurt or bananas, toast with a choice of 3 toppings, tea/coffeeLunch - Cold meats and fresh salads with bread rolls or soup and bread in winterDinner - A different dish each night – curries, pasta, braai (BBQ), stirfries etc
Etosha National Park
Etosha Pan
3 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWe start our first game drive at sunrise, to catch many of the predators still active, visiting various waterholes, making our way across the park, where we enjoy breakfast at one of the (fenced) picnic spots within the park. After breakfast we continue our journey arriving at the Etosha Pan “great white place” where we can get out of the vehicle and experience this 4500 sq km “saline desert” before continuing our game drive to look for the Big 4.Moringa Waterhole
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWe make our way across the park to Halali, the central camp, where we can take a dip in the pool, visit the waterhole and enjoy lunch.Okaukuejo
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter lunch we game drive back to Okaukuejo camp, visiting many waterholes, arriving at camp by sunset. Enjoy our last night camping in Etosha, and a visit to the waterhole after dinner is highly recommended.- AccommodationsOvernight camping at Okaukuejo campsiteFood And DrinksBreakfast - 3 varieties of cereal, yoghurt or bananas, toast with a choice of 3 toppings, tea/coffeeLunch - Cold meats and fresh salads with bread rolls or soup and bread in winterDinner - A different dish each night – curries, pasta, braai (BBQ), stirfries etc
Palmwag Campsite, Kunene Region
Etosha National Park
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAnother early start where we can take in a spectacular sunrise whilst having breakfast and enjoy a final game drive as we exit the parkOtjikandero Himba Orphan Village
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter a short drive we arrive at the Otjikandero Himba Village. The Himba people are one of the last tribes in Namibia who still embrace their traditional culture and customs and during a guided tour around the village we will have the chance to not only gain an in-depth insight into the Himba way of life, but to get to know the Himba people to share a little of our own culture with them.Palmwag
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter our visit to the Himba village, we continue to Palwag Campsite. Here we set up camp and have some time to relax and if very lucky spot a Desert Elephant. Dinner is prepared by our guide over an open fire.- AccommodationsOvernight camping at Palmwag campsiteFood And DrinksBreakfast - 3 varieties of cereal, yoghurt or bananas, toast with a choice of 3 toppings, tea/coffeeLunch - Cold meats and fresh salads with bread rolls or soup and bread in winterDinner - A different dish each night – curries, pasta, braai (BBQ), stirfries etc
Cape Cross on the Skeleton Coast
Skeleton Coast National Park
8 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeToday our adventure today takes us all the way to the Atlantic Ocean and our final destination at Cape Cross. We travel westwards where we enter the Skeleton Coast National Park. The coast line itself is a very hostile but a fascinating area known for its numerous shipwrecks over the years, all victims of the thick fog, unpredictable currents and rough seas.Cape Cross
18 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWe arrive at Cape Cross late afternoon where we can set up camp and set up camp for the night. Here we can experience the climate of the coastline in full glory. We can enjoy sunset over the Atlantic Ocean before returning to camp where dinner is prepared by our guide over an open fire.- AccommodationsOvernight camping at Cape Cross campsiteFood And DrinksBreakfast - 3 varieties of cereal, yoghurt or bananas, toast with a choice of 3 toppings, tea/coffeeLunch - Cold meats and fresh salads with bread rolls or soup and bread in winterDinner - A different dish each night – curries, pasta, braai (BBQ), stirfries etc
Swakopmund on the Skeleton Coast
Cape Cross
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWe pack up camp, enjoy a delicious cooked breakfast and then a short walk to the Cape Cross Seal Reserve. The reserve is home to one of the world’s largest breeding colony of Cape fur seals and during breeding season (November-December) up to a 200 000+ seals can be spotted basking on the beach, certainly a sight and smell to behold.Zeila Shipwreck
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAfter our visit to the seal colony, we continue travelling along the coast stopping to view the Zeila Shipwreck, one of the latest victims of the Skeleton Coast from as recent as 2007.Swakopmund
18 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeWe arrive in Swakopmund early afternoon and have plenty of time to explore this quaint little town on foot, or join one of the optional activities on offer from skydiving to quad biking and more. Dinner tonight is at own expense in one of Swakopmund’s excellent restaurants and our guide will be happy to make recommendations or bookings depending on what we feel like.- AccommodationsOvernight in twin share rooms at Hotel A La MerFood And DrinksBreakfast - 3 varieties of cereal, yoghurt or bananas, toast with a choice of 3 toppings, cooked breakfast, tea/coffee
Namib Desert
Swakopmund
4 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeToday we leave Swakopmund at 11h30 so we have time to join one of the many optional activities. For the adrenaline junkies this could be flying down a sand dune head first at 60km/h on a sandboard, exploring the dune field on a quad biking tour or cycling through the 'old city' of Swakopmund on a bicycle tour.Tropic of Capricorn Sign
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeStopping briefly, enjoy a chance to stretch your legs and take some photos of the desert area.Solitaire
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeA quick stop for a bathroom break and chance to grab a cool drink and snack.Desert Camp
12 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWe arrive at Desert Camp late afternoon where we can settle in to our rooms and take a quick walk to enjoy the sunset. Dinner is prepare by our guide.- AccommodationsOvernight at Desert Camp, in twin share rooms with en-suite bathroomsFood And DrinksBreakfast - Variety of cereals, yoghurt, fruit, cooked breakfast, toast, juice, tea/coffeeLunch - Cold meats and fresh salads with bread rolls or soup and bread in winterDinner - A different dish each night – curries, pasta, braai (BBQ), stirfries etc
Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert
Deadvlei
3 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedFirst stop for the day is the 4x4 carpark from where we explore Deadvlei.Sossusvlei
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter exploring Deadvlei, we make our way to Sossusvlei for brunch.Dune 45
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedOn our way out of the dunes, we make one more stop at the famous Dune 45 for photos.Sesriem Canyon
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedExplore Sesriem Canyon, a small but important water source for the local wildlife.- AccommodationsOvernight at Desert Camp in twin share rooms with en-suite bathroomFood And DrinksBreakfast - Light breakfast of cereal & fruit, tea/coffee + Brunch will be served later in the morning.Lunch - Cold meats and fresh salads with bread rolls or soup and bread in winterDinner - A different dish each night – curries, pasta, braai (BBQ), stirfries etc
Windhoek
Solitaire
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeSpend an hour learning about cheetah at Solitaire Carnivore Conservation project.Windhoek
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe return to Windhoek past the Naukluft Mountains and Rehoboth arriving early afternoon. No flights recommended on this day.- Food And DrinksBreakfast - 3 varieties of cereal, yoghurt or bananas, toast with a choice of 3 toppings, tea/coffee
What's included
INCLUDED
Pick-up and drop-off within Windhoek city limits
Transport in custom built safari vehicle with pop up roof
Camping equipment
Visit to Cape Cross Seal Colony
1 full day & 1 afternoon game drive in Etosha National Park
Lunch (7)
Dinner (7)
Breakfast (8)
Return Airport transfers
Tap water
1 day exploring Sossusvlei region including Sesriem Canyon
Professional English speaking driver & guide
5 nights camping + 3 nights accommodation - twin share basis
Himba Village experience
NOT INCLUDED
Sleeping bag
Drinks, including mineral water, soft drinks, alcohol
Snacks
Gratuities
Optional activities
Personal Travel Insurance
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Location
Address
Voight Street, Windhoek, Namibia
Provider
Chameleon Safaris
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