Namibia Highlights Photographic Luxury Safari

Windhoek

You will be met by your guide on arrival in Windhoek and handed your travel documents
City tour of Windhoek with your guide (if time permits)
The remainder of the day can be spent relaxing at your own leisure
For dinner tonight, you can head into town for a bite to eat at one of Windhoek's well-known restaurants

Overnight at The Weinberg

Sossusvlei

After breakfast, you can still pop into town for anything you might need and then depart heading south from Windhoek to your lodge for the next 2 nights
The route will take you either via the beautiful Spreetshoogte or Remhoogte Pass, both showcasing the natural beauty of Namibia
Wake up early for breakfast (Day 3) and then head south to Sossusvlei for some amazing pictures as the sun rises
Spend the morning in the beautiful Sossusvlei area, exploring the highlights: Sossusvlei, Dead Vlei, Dune 45, Big Daddy, Elim Dune and the Sesriem Canyon
Return to the lodge for lunch and then head back into the park to snap some photos at sunset
Optional extra activities: Guided Sossusvlei excursion; Hot air balloon safari; Nature drives

Overnight at Dead Valley Lodge

Swakopmund

Depart after breakfast and head north to Solitaire, then west crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, through the Gaub and Kuiseb Canyons via the Namib Gravel Plains to the coast
The Namibian coastline is generally known as The Skeleton Coast due to the barren areas, ship wrecks and, in days gone by, whale skeletons left on the beach
1 full day is set aside for this lovely area where Walvis Bay offers a wide range of activities such as: Dolphin cruise; Sandwich Harbour excursion (a real Skeleton Coast experience); Dune quad biking; Sand boarding; Sea kayaking; Lots more…
Lunches and dinners can be enjoyed at any of the many great cafés or restaurants overlooking the sea

Overnight at Strand Hotel Swakopmund

Spitzkoppe

Head north along the Skeleton Coast, via Henties Bay to visit the Cape Cross seal colony. Along the way, stop at the Lichen Fields as well as the ship wreck between the colourful small town of Wlotskasbaken and Henties Bay
Backtrack to Henties Bay and head inland through wide open plains to Spitzkoppe
Spend some time taking pictures of the incredible Spitzkoppe Mountain and landscape of the area including the Rock Arch and surrounds
A chance to see some Bushman paintings
Enjoy the view at sunset… one of the most beautiful sunsets in Africa!

Overnight at Spitzkoppen Lodge

Etosha National Park

After breakfast, head via Usakos and Karibib before turning north via Omaruru to Outjo and further on to the southern entrance of Etosha, the Anderson Gate
If time permits, enter Etosha for an afternoon game drive. Depending on how often you stop today, you should arrive at your lodge in time for lunch (optional extra)
On entering the park, the first stop is Okaukuejo where you pay your entry fees (included) and I suggest you pop in at the local shop to purchase some drinks and snacks and most importantly, a map of Etosha which will show you all the waterholes along the way. This is where you will spend the next 2 nights
1 full day is set aside to enjoy game drives in the park or to enjoy the waterhole at the lodge inside the park… a great place to sit with your camera ready for sightings, even at night
Etosha is one of Africa's great game parks. With 114 species of mammal and 340 species of birds you are sure to see a great variety of wildlife on your safari

Overnight at Okaukuejo Resort

Etosha National Park

From one side to the other side of the park is a full day game drive as you head slowly east stopping at numerous waterholes along the way
Take a slow drive in the morning and then enjoy a packed lunch (optional extra) overlooking one of the waterholes before continuing on through the park for the afternoon to the eastern side

Overnight at Onguma The Fort

Okonjima Nature Reserve

Head south via Otavi and Otjiwarongo to Okonjima, which is home to the AfriCat Foundation. Aim to arrive here by 14h00 latest in order to enjoy the afternoon tea/coffee and cakes before heading off on your afternoon excursion
After dinner, an optional visit to the night hide to view some nocturnal animals

Overnight at Okonjima Luxury Bush Camp

End of Itinerary

Early morning rise for a quick snack before joining the morning activity, which will be to visit the AfriCat Foundation or for a drive in the animal enclosure, which is more a game reserve
Back to the lodge for a hearty Namibian breakfast before departure
Head back to Windhoek today, where your guide will drop you at the airport in time for your departure flight (Keep in mind that you need to be at the airport 2 hours prior and the airport is still a 45 minute to 1 hour drive from town)
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